the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘Princess of Persia’

If you’re hoping your straight-to-DVD fantasy action flick is gonna ride the coattails of a big Hollywood blockbuster, you should probably pick your big Hollywood blockbuster better: it doesn’t pay to hitch your wagon to a flop. The epic true story of one woman’s battle to save a nation. King Xerxes is leading the Persians … more…

the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘Rodney Raccoon: Fun with Fitness!’

Adults dressed in furry costumes hanging around kids’ playgrounds? Nothing suspicious about that! This fun, live-action educational fitness DVD was designed to pique the interest of young children while motivating them to learn nutrition and participate in physical activity. The video focuses on a workout that helps in the development of strong and healthy bodies … more…

the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘My Fake Fiancé’

Be careful what wacky schemes you get yourself involved in, marriage-averse independent women: you’ll end up hitched anyway! Cash-strapped duo Jennifer (Melissa Joan Hart) and Vince (Joey Lawrence) hatch the perfect plan – fake a relationship, engagement and quickie wedding. He will get the money to pay off a loan shark, and Jennifer will keep … more…

the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘Little Hercules’

It gets a big fat oh-no! for trying to ride on Clash of the Titans’ coattails, of course, but also for this: It stars Hulk Hogan as Zeus. Excuse me: It stars “renowned WWE wrestler Terry ‘Hulk’ Hogan”: Starring renowned WWE wrestler Terry “Hulk” Hogan as the King of the Gods, Zeus, this action-packed movie … more…

the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘Housebroken’

Danny DeVito looks grumpy because he has been reduced to appearing in direct-to-DVD crap. No, wait, it’s an irresistible combination of out-of-control antics and raunchy humor! With its irresistible combination of out-of-control antics and raunchy humor, HOUSEBROKEN rocks the house with nonstop laughter! Dad (Danny DeVito, TV’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) has finally retired … more…

the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘Forks: Bitten by Twilight’

It’s oh-no for its obvious cashing-in cheapness, of course, seeing as how this is a quickie, direct-to-DVD stroll around the Pacific Northwest town where the Twilight movies are set (though they’re not filmed there): Step into Forks, where Twilight comes to life! Walk in the shoes of Bella, Edward and Jacob in the actual town … more…