Splice Blu Ray Combo Pack

Superstar genetic engineers Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in splicing DNA from different animals to create incredible new hybrids. Now they want to use human DNA in a hybrid that could revolutionize science and medicine. But when the pharmaceutical company that funds their research forbids it, they secretly take their experiment underground – risking their careers to push the boundaries of science and serve their own curiosity and ambition. The result is Dren, an amazing, strangely beautiful creature of uncommon intelligence and unexpected physical developments. At first, Dren exceeds their wildest dreams. But as she grows and learns at an accelerated rate, her existence threatens to become their worst nightmare.

Isn't this just Species? And the girl was cuter in Species.

Human Target Season 1 on DVD and Blu Ray

DC Comics can give us normal chracters right next to the ones who wear capes and fly around for a living. One such charcater who has been a part of the DC roster for decades is Christopher Chance, also known as The Human Target. If someone is after you Chance is your man to make sure you are taken out of harm's way. With his support crew, Ops manager Winston (Chi McBride) and techno genius Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley) The bad guys do not stand a chance against The Human Target.

Two and a Half Men The Complete Seveth Season

I have to admit that I rarely catch this show and when I do, it's usually on syndication. Now in it's seventh season with a child actor who makes quite a bit of bank, it is still a really funny show. Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer have amazing Chemistry together. From what I understand this one will be around for quite some time.

HE'S YOUR DOG, CHARLIE BROWN

Another in the series of Peanuts specials, He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown, tells the tale of a beagle who has become to much of a pain to be tolerated in the Peanuts neighborhood. Charlie Brown decides to send him back to Daisy Hill Puppy Farm for a refresher course in discipline.
Snoopy never makes it past Peppermint Patty's house where he revels in being waited on hand and foot. When Charlie Brown tries to bring him back, Snoopy refuses, but Peppermint Patty is sick of his attitude and puts him to work. Snoopy is about to learn that the grass isn;t always greener on the other side.
This, along with the other cartoon, Life Is A Circus, Charlie Brown are adequate Peanuts cartoons, but that isn't the reason you must own this disc.
The real reason is a little documentary included on the disc entitled; Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. This is a place that Charles Schultz considered his home away from home. He and his wife, Jean, built this for them all to skate in and it has become an institution in Santa Rosa every since. Generations of skaters have taken their fair share of spills in this wonderful ice arena and the documentary is full of never before seen snippets of Charles Schultz' life and how he has affected so many others lives outside the realm of his cartton strip. I think this is the reason for the purchase of this disc.
Sure, the cartoons are alright, but it's fascinating to see another facet of the man who brought so many people so much joy through the years in a completely different environment.

The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography

I don't read a lot of manga. I'm old school, Marvel and DC with a spattering of independents through the years, But manga? No, not a lot of that.
Recently I was at the local library looking through the graphic novels and whatnot and I came across this thing called A Drifting Life by Yoshihiro Tatsumi. The book is freaking huge! I looked at it for weeks everytime I went to the library. Finally I checked it out.
I never should have waited. This was a wonderful book.
Because of that I decided to read The 14th Dalai Lama: A Manga Biography. The author, Tetsu Saiwai's style reminded me a little of Tatsumi's so I had that going for me. But, more importantly, is how informative this little volume is. It begins with the passing of the 13 Dalai Lama and the discovery of the 14th at the age of two. we see him butting heads with China and it brings the tale of this remarkable human being to the forefront of the brain. It's not just that smiling guy who shows up on the news from time to time. This is a rich history of a truly historical figure.
This should be required reading for any modern history course in the world.
A truly fine book on a wonderful individual.

  

Did I Mention...?

I published a book?

It's a thriller called NAHUM. Check it out, won't you?

DVD ROUNDUP!

 Okay, poor excuse, but school started this week so I've been running like a madman. with that being said, let's cover a few things that have appeared at The Waltz Compound.

TOM AND JERRY MEET SHERLOCK HOLMES

Um, really? This seemed like a good idea, why? Is it because of the Sherlock Holmes movie? I think it could have been money better spent on some new Tom and Jerry cartoons done old style.















BATMAN:BRAVE AND THE BOLD SEASON ONE PART ONE

My only complaint would have to be why not the entire series? Oh well, this is the best cartoon on television currently and it just keeps getting better. I hope this one has some legs and last for seasons upon seasons.
















SMALLVILLE SEASON NINE

Ya know I'm not one of those people who are a big fan of this series. I missed the suit. But, I'm a traditionalist and like things my own way. Then they threw the Wonder Twins in here and all I can say is bravo! The show could use more of this kind of thing.


















CHUCK THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON

This is a fun show and it's smart so the geniuses over at NBC will probably cancel it. I've heard that Robert Englund of Nightmare On Elm Street fame will be making an appearance in this season's Halloween episode. Sounds good to me.
















SUPERNATURAL SEASON FIVE

Not a fan. I realize that this show has a fan base or it wouldn't be in its fifth season, but it just doesn't work for me. I liked Reaper better.