Take It For What It Is
We’ll be honest. The Expendables isn’t a good movie per se — and it certainly won’t be up for any golden statue nominations. If you approach the film as the ridiculous farce of a blockbuster action film that it is however, watch it and you’re bound to have a good time. We won’t divulge any [...]
The Legal Alternative to Robbing a Blockbuster
The Fox 75th Anniversary Collection ($358) is one of the easiest ways we can think of to buy a movie collection overnight. This mega box set contains 75 films produced by the studio and is divided into three volumes, each covering 25 years of production. Obviously there’s plenty worth watching — 46 have won at [...]
Lucid Dream Sedatives Not Included
The Inception Blu-ray/DVD Briefcase Gift Set ($49) is an exclusive package only offered through Warner Brother’s WB shop and it’s the ultimate gift for Nolan fans still wondering if the top ever fell. Besides including both a Blu-ray and DVD copy of the movie, buyers also get seven Art Cards, “The Cobol Job Comic,” and [...]
Watch Holmes at Home
Last December, Robert Downey Jr. proved to the world that he didn’t need the help of special robotic armor to hold his own in a big budget blockbuster. Then again, it shouldn’t have surprised anyone that Jr. fit right in as Holmes, who was characterized by Arthur Conan Doyle as a brilliant, substance abusing man, [...]
Because Knowing (How to Win) is Half the Battle
It’s been a good year for cartoons-from-the-80s-turned-movies. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is the latest in the nostalgic lineup to make the move from cell-shading, to live action on the silver screen, to your home theater. The DVD and Blu-ray release next Tuesday, November 3rd. As usual, we relish the opportunity to not only [...]
F*$%&@#! Finally
After what seems like ages, it finally appears that Sony and Netflix have reached an agreement to bring the movie company’s glorious streaming service to over 9 million U.S. PS3 units in November. This is a major boon to current PS3 owners, as it finally provides a key service that the competing Xbox 360 has [...]
Our Latest Gift To You Contains More Than Meets The Eye
Explosions, alien robots, a hot chick, more explosions: those are plenty of reasons to add a flick to your personal DVD or Blu-ray collection. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has them all and makes for a great Friday night adrenaline-fest, as well as for booting up anytime you need to bask in the glory of [...]
Everybody Loves a Winner!
Thanks to all who entered our latest GP Giveaway via the comments and on Twitter. We’ve selected a winner, and the lucky gent is none other than Aaron K. Keep your eyes peeled for our next offer of free stuff. We like to give out the swag just as much as you like to receive [...]
Our Gift of Knowledge to You
If there are two things that the editors Gear Patrol never tire of, they are (1) watching the outstanding edutainment programming offered by HISTORY and (2) giving stuff away. That said, we’re combining those two great passions into one stupendous giveaway. One lucky reader is going to walk away from this posting with an eyeful [...]
Relive Saturday Mornings Minus The Whole 7 A.M Thing
If the current summer blockbusters didn’t tug on our childhood nostalgia strings enough, Hasbro has announced this complete collectors set just in time for Comic Con. Loaded with over 50 hours of content, this set packs everything but the kitchen sink.
250,000 Miles, One-Way
40 years ago today (July 20, 1969), Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. Lest we forget how much of an accomplishment that is, one need only look up towards the night sky and be reminded that our moon is ~250,000 miles away. Sadly, it seems that space exploration’s most exciting moment as [...]
Better Golf for Less than a Box of Pro V1's
A solitary golfer toils at the end of a driving range, working through a once mountainous pile of golf balls. Each swing brings with it the promise of better golf, but all too often is replaced by mounting frustration. We’ve all been there. Continued struggle leads to a more mechanical process as you search for [...]
The Thrill of Victory!
Well, lads, we certainly appreciate all of you who chimed in with agreement for or addition to our list of great Top Gear moments. We have it on good authority that the Stig was equally impressed with your encyclopedic knowledge of his most excellent show. Now, in reward for your diligent attention and gear-headedness, we [...]
The Dollar Menu for Movies
By Guest Writer and Gear Enthusiast Edward Cheng There is nothing I like better than instant gratification and great value. Maybe this is why I buy most of my lunches from vending machines? On a recent trip to the supermarket, I noticed a large, sleek, red box vending DVDs by the entrance. With my interest [...]
PBS Brings The Funny
Make ‘Em Laugh is a DVD set from PBS (yes, PBS) that explores the work of America’s great comics. Billy Crystal hosts this 6 hour romp through America’s fascination with comedy and how it has managed to not only define parts of our country, but constantly break molds. Originally spanning 6 episodes on PBS, the [...]
