This week, Widgett feels remorse (just a little) for the utter humiliation of SuPERMAN RETURNS and finds a reason to praise Disney. Then to complete the “signs of the end of the world” theme, fish rain from the sky and the true believers are all taken up to heaven in a Stan Lee-driven chariot. No. Really. We’re serious. Just listen.

his week, it’s all Xbox 360 reviews and news as Ian Bonds checks out the full version of PREY and the jet simulation of OVER G FIGHTERS, as well as some news about the Xbox Live Arcade titles due out soon…

Knock, knock… Who’s there? Orange you glad I didn’t say “Milla Jovovich, devil dogs, and an incomprehensible plot”? Because that would mean you’re watching RESIDENT EVIL, sucker!

Christopher Stipp takes in WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? while breaking down the essences of LITTLE MAN, reeling from the pungent smell of THE HOLIDAY, gettin’ comfy in THE PUFFY CHAIR and getting stoked for SPIDER-MAN 3.

The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide – your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

D. K. Holm wallows in the nostalgia of Basil Gogos’s art for FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND thanks to a new book on the artist.

Ralph and Mayberry attend to some last-minute details before San Diego Comic-Con International July 20-23. See you at Booth #1330!

The SCRUBS blog returns with a special look at a charity auction straight from the cast and crew, featuring J.D.’s preferred method of transportation.

Peter Sanderson gives Pixar’s latest a spin.

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns, with Dana & Ken running a verbal marathon as Comic-Con looms in the distance, but can they outrun the talentless pap of James Lipton’s ghostly presence?

Fred recalls a special surprise thanks to Batman and a mail order ad…

Stop the Wordpresses! D. K. Holm has a crush on Storm Large of ROCK STAR. He may be just like everyone else in America, but in this case he has a reason.

This week, exaggeration becomes legend.

Want to win a signed copy of the complete DVD set of STRANGERS WITH CANDY? Well? Do ya?

Sideshow Collectibles teamed up with Quick Stop to offer our readers a chance to win their very own sold-out Jedi… Find out who won…

What happens when you go swimming in lava? Thanks to Anakin Skywalker, you and I don’t have to try it out personally to get the answer. Gentle Giant and Entertainment Earth have just released the ‘Anakin reveal’ version of their Vader mini-bust, showing off poor Annie’s head in all it’s crispy glory. But is it worth the green? Check it out this week with Michael!

Christopher Mills returns with a handful of thrilling chillers to cool you down during those sweltering Summer evenings, including advance looks at a couple of upcoming horror releases…

Our exclusive Clerks 2 InAction shorts continue with an awkward encounter with a well-known filmmaker.

With the 4th season of RENO 911 premiering on Comedy Central, the 3rd season hitting your local DVD emporium, and a major motion picture on the way in the form of RENO 911: MIAMI, we got a chance to have a nice long chat with the man behind one of Reno’s finest, Carlos Alazraqui.

This week, we meet the design team tackling our current Extreme Lair Makeover.

Joe’s back with the Album of 2006 so far, Dick Pound, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, SQUIDBILLIES, Ashlee Simpson nude, and more.

This week, Britt Schramm sells his column space out to an infomercial about this brand new design system that is guaranteed to help prevent good comics from living such a short life span. Compelling reading. Also, the PftL Mailbox and the One Comic To Keep Your Eye On.

Widge returns, laughs in the face of SUPERMAN’s second weekend, and stands on his soapbox to bemoan the state of the comic industry. Come listen. There’ll be punch and pie.

In a flashback from the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con, Ralph Zinobop interviews some rather familiar-looking Star Wars fans.

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns, as the dynamic duo discuss a blindingly bad bit of internet awfulness…