John Badham News

The Beast: Season One - DVD Review

Aug 19, 2009, 15:24 GMT

When star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with cancer, it would have been easy for the makers of The Beast to cancel the show – since only the pilot had been. I was happy that A&E stood behind their ailing star and the show. Eventually, his heath problems would lead to the end of the show. ... more

Psych: The Complete Third Season – DVD Review

Aug 17, 2009, 15:53 GMT

The USA Channel series “Psych” is clever and fun!  There are excessively silly moments, “groaner” type jokes, and wildly impossible solutions to the crimes.  ... more

Blue Thunder - Blu-ray Review

Aug 17, 2009, 14:51 GMT

If ever there was a title suited for Blu-ray it might be Blue Thunder (or is that Blu Thunder?).  It flies onto high definition, but doesn’t offer anything more that what already appeared on the standard definition special edition. It’s a fun film that sucks me in every time.   ... more