Plan 9 From Outer Space is one of those films that seem to get released by a different company every few years. Although not quite as prevalent as the films found at the local dollar store, Plan 9 has had dozens of releases over the years from multiple companies. There are currently three DVD releases in the US alone (and several more abroad). The release under consideration here is the one made available through Image Entertainment under the auspices of the Wade Williams Collection. (more…)

I have never really been a rabid fan of Joss Whedon’s work, although I have enjoyed an episode of Angel from time to time. (I consider the puppet Angel to be a work of genius.) So Firefly pretty much flew under my radar when it premiered on Fox in 2002. With its reputation having increased thanks to the DVD set, and Sci Fi re-airing the series during the summer of 2005, I decided to check it out. And I’m quite glad I did, because Firefly is definitely one of the most enjoyable series I’ve had the pleasure of watching. (more…)