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May 07, 2008
Press Play - New DVDs with Videoport Jones

Just like a friendly butcher who provides you with the choices cuts, or the record store stocker with all the rare music, Videoport Jones is here to give you the best of this week's new DVD releases.

He's certified, so you can trust him.

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April 29, 2008
Press Play - New DVDs with Videoport Jones

Sorry for the one day delay, but my body may still be on ROFLCon-standard time. Things don't happen in the same time and space there that they do in real life. Trust me.

Regardless, here's this week's line-up of new DVD releases, including "The Golden Compass," "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!," and the second season of "Friday Night Lights!"

As always the Stockton to my Malone, Videoport Jones is here to run plays.

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April 23, 2008
Press Play - New DVDs with Videoport Jones

We're a day behind, thanks to the holiday, but fear not, new DVDs take no breaks - especially for regional holidays.

Videoport Jones has stopped by to sort through the pile of this week's new films. He's nice like that.

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April 15, 2008
Press Play - New DVDs with Videoport Jones

For the longest time I've been trying to think of a name for the regular bit we do on Tuesday with Dr. Videoport Jones on new DVD releases.

I like the sound of "Press Play," but do feel free to tell me if it's crap.

Anyway it's Tuesday, there are new DVDs to be rented and bought, so let's get on with the show!

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April 08, 2008
New DVDs with Videoport Jones

Tuesdays mean one thing around here (other than we're four days closer to the weekend) - a visit from Videoport Jones to talk about this week's new DVD releases and generally crack wise on society.

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April 01, 2008
Feature DVD Commentary with Videoport Jones

We're back again, and we swear this time it's business.

Tuesdays are all about new DVD releases and our local expert, Videoport Jones is here to talk about what to look for on your next buying or renting spree.

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March 25, 2008
The Mist, The War and more new DVDs with Videoport Jones

The post-Easter rush of new DVDs is on ... and sadly none of them have a chocolate center.

Film expert and resident smart pants Videoport Jones is on duty to talk about the new hits and misses.

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March 18, 2008
Videoport Jones and The Case for Will Smith

It's Tuesday, which means Hollywood's opening up the DVD gates for all the films you may or may not have liked several months ago.

To wade through the mess we once again turn to Videoport Jones!

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March 11, 2008
The Good, the Bad and the Bowl Cut: New DVD Tuesday

Grab some snacks and settle in because it's time for the weekly highs and lows in the new DVD releases.

As always, Videoport Jones is on call and ready to answer your questions.

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March 04, 2008
New DVD Goodness with Videoport Jones

Relax in knowing that there are some constants in life other than death, taxes, and your favorite new TV show getting canned by a network.

I'm talking about New DVD Day and Videoport Jones.

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February 26, 2008
Videoport Jones looks past the Oscars to the New Releases

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Award season's in the rear view, but there are plenty of movies that'll never see a statuette of their own. The New Releases are on the shelves and Videooport Jones is here with a few thoughts.

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February 21, 2008
On a screen near you

Two interesting bits of cinema around town tonight, and no, they are not Oscar-related.

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February 19, 2008
Videoport Jones loves movies, America, and George Clooney

Tuesdays mean new DVDs are hitting the shelves of electronics stores and your local video store. (Since few people still use video, is that ever going to be changed? Local DVD store?)

Videoport Jones is in the building and has been thinking hard about this week's new releases.

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February 11, 2008
New Releases with Videoport Jones

Week after week Hollywood continues to pump out its hits and misses on DVD in hopes of making new money, or making lost money back.

Fortunately for you Videoport Jones is always here to tell you what to buy, what to rent, and what to avoid and avoid hard.

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February 06, 2008
Videoport Jones has something for that football hangover

Speaking of hangovers, I was up waaaay to late watching election coverage last night. I think I was memorized by CNN's giant iPod touch/interactive voting district map.

ANYWAY, since Super Tuesday pre-empted so many things, here's our weekly visit by Videoport Jones on this week's new DVD releases.

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February 04, 2008
So that happened

There is nothing quite like the fear, tension and unease you feel when you're hosting a Super Bowl party and things go south for the home town team and you've got few fans for the opposing team in attendance.

I didn't know whether to hide the booze, knives and easily flammable furniture, or as a neutral party (Vikings Fan) appeal to reason.

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January 29, 2008
Videoport Jones' favorite things

Tuesday's wealth of new DVD releases means there is plenty of praise and shame to heap on.

Lucky for me Videoport Jones, Videoport's chief strategist, film historian and quilter, is here to do some of the heavy lifting.

"The Ten," "The Invasion," "The King of California," and "The King of Kong." We've got a full boat today.

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January 22, 2008
Men on Film - New DVDs with Videport Jones

I spent most of yesterday nursing a bottle of cough syrup and some Zicam, hence the absence in blog world. But fear not, because Videoport Jones never sleeps.
Well, he rarely sleeps. He's just that dedicated – some may say obsessed – with movies.

Here's this week's new releases.

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January 15, 2008
Dragons, Dane Cook, cupcakes and Videoport Jones

The weather...well, we won't get into that. But let's just say it's the perfect time to catch up on a few movies.

Lucky for you Videport Jones stops by each week to talk about new releases.

Stock up.

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January 08, 2008
Fistfull of New Releases with Videoport Jones

Mr. Jones got to run solo last week and no one got injured. I'd say that's a win–win.
But even I'm not lazy enough to take another day off and let him run wild for a consecutive week.

So I'm back, the second chair to Mr. Videoport Jones, and his picks of this week's new DVD releases.

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January 02, 2008
Videoport Jones runs solo

Spending New Years with Prince, Brother Ali, Hüsker Dü and Adrian Petersen took a lot out of me. Combine that with the fact that Portland is getting more snowed in than Minneapolis, and I'll be out for a few more days. In the meantime, here's today's substitute teacher...Mr. Videoport Jones, doing what he loves the most, talking about this week's new releases on DVD.

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December 18, 2007
Videoport Jones is this season's family hit

It's getting near that time when we've all got a some free time on our hands, right? What with all the shopping, the seasons greetings, the family, the sledding, the panic attacks. Right?

Need a break, or at the least a last minute gift? Videoport Jones is here with answers.

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December 11, 2007
Videoport Jones gets Bourne and gets Lost...sort of

I have a feeling it is going to be another one of those high comment days. Last week we made a passing reference to J.J. Abram's "Lost," and lo and behold the Losties came out of the woodwork.

Well, wouldn't you know it, the third season has just been released on DVD.

I'll let Mr. Videoport Jones take it from here.

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December 04, 2007
Videoport Jones, Seth Rogen, Keifer Sutherland, a nanny and a penguin

You know what goes great with several feet of snow and an ongoing screen writers strike?

DVDs. New ones. And lots of 'em.

Lucky for you Videoport Jones has some time, and knows a lot about movies.

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November 27, 2007
Tuesdays with Videoport Jones

I don't think Mitch Albom would have written a book about his regular visits with Videoport Jones.

Something tells me that would not have been quite the same heartwarming cross- generational tale as "Tuesdays with Morrie."

It may have gotten ugly. I'm guessing Jonsey and Mitch may not see eye to eye on movie choices.

Lucky for you Mr. Jones and I generally do agree.

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November 20, 2007
Stuck with the family? Videoport Jones has a cure

Now that I think about it, Mr. Videoport Jones and I should have spent this time talking about Thanksgiving movies and Thanksgiving specials from days past ... except who makes Thanksgiving specials and movies anymore?

Instead, since we all know how much time you'll be spending with family and friends over the next few days – and you can only drink so much – Videoport Jones is here with a few new picks to slip into the DVD player.

You can thank him later.

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November 13, 2007
The Animated Adventures of Videoport Jones

At the pace he's going Videoport Jones may alienate all other animation studios that aren't named Pixar. Still, I'm sure if anyone can make a kids movie about the life of a sarcastic, quick-witted film critic and video store employee, it's Pixar. Maybe they could make him a talking moose, with a belligerent groundhog who thinks he's a writer as a sidekick.

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November 06, 2007
Videoport Jones and the talking rat

Does anyone ever stop to think about why there is a cottage industry of movie or film criticism? Does anyone ever wonder why we need reviewers?

Don't start wondering now, because there's new DVDs on your store shelves today, and Videoport Jones is here to tell you what to think.

As a pixelated alien once said, "Don't question it!"

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October 30, 2007
The New Release Shelf with Videoport Jones

You should all be happy Videoport Jones is with us today to talk about the week's new DVDs. I heard that following the Red Sox victory he went on a terrible bender.

Here at Press Herald Plaza we heard reports of a pants-less man in a Youkilis jersey running down Middle Street leading a pack in chants of "Viva Red Sox! Down with Joe Buck!"

Oh Jonsey, you irrepressible scamp.

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October 23, 2007
DVD Extras with Videoport Jones

Christmas (or Hanukkah) does not come just once a year if you are a movie fiend. No, it comes every Tuesday when the new DVD and CD releases hit the shelves.

I'll do us all a favor and skip the Santa Claus and Hanukkah Harry jokes, and just say Videoport Jones is here with a great big sack of witticism, criticism and joy.


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October 15, 2007
New Releases with Videoport Jones

Let's just cut to the chase. You don't come here for the thoughtful, balanced and insightful commentary on modern cinema. You probably don't come for the free snacks, because we ran out of those too.

What we do have is generous doses of sarcasm and geek-think, and a few movies you may not have seen with some that you probably have.

It's time for New Release Tuesday with your old friend Videoport Jones!

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October 09, 2007
"Shooting from the Hip" - Coming soon to DVD

It has all the makings of the perfect buddy cop flick, one's by the book, the other's a loose cannon. One is seeking redemption from a past he can't escape while the other is trying to save everything he holds dear.

They can't agree on much, other than when a movie's so bad it's not even "funny bad."

From the people who brought you "Meat Raffle," "Deceit on Sebago," and "Daddy Day Camp" - Videoport Jones and Justin Ellis are..."SHOOTING FROM THE HIP!"


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October 02, 2007
Videoport Jones: Rise of the New DVDs

We're already a week into the new TV season, there are some winners, and soon to be losers (we can discuss that later). But like I said last week, you'll always have DVDs. And when the new releases fall, one man is there to help you sort the good stuff from the crap, or the laughable crap, or the so-bad-it's-good crap. And art flicks. And movies with "seasoned actresses."

I am of course talking about Videoport Jones.

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September 25, 2007
Videoport Jones and the case of New DVD Tuesday

Sure the fall TV season is now upon us, not to mention the baseball playoffs, and we're still in the early stages of the NFL season.

But who needs that when you can buy (or rent) new DVDs?

Seriously, give the new TV season a few weeks ... you'll come back, trust us.

As always, no cynical look at the work of filmmakers would be complete without a Larry Bird-like assist from Videoport Jones!

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September 18, 2007
The New Release Shelf with Videoport Jones

Sure you could save your money for the important things - rent, bacon, a topical cream for that rash - but why do that when there are new DVDs, CDs and videogames out?

If you're looking for irreverent, inappropriate and intelligent (I needed another "in_ word) insights on this week's new releases, you've come to the right place.

As always, riding shotgun on this adventure is film aficionado and boy-band retiree Videoport Jones!

On to the releases!

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September 11, 2007
What's new Videoport Jones?

Fresh plastic packaging and trite, spliced together kudos...it must be time for New DVD Tuesday!

That also means it's time for a visit with our good buddy the renowned film geek and threat to mediocre tastes, Videoport Jones!

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September 04, 2007
DVDs-a-plenty with Videoport Jones

Welcome back from the long weekend, campers. I know if there's one thing that will dull the pain of returning to school/work, it's new DVDs!

Or bacon cheese fries. Whichever you like.

As always, Videoport Jones is riding shotgun on this express train of pop culture inside jokes and general geekery.

Think of it like Ebert and Roper - just with no one watching.

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August 30, 2007
The Scanner: Say 'No' to peanuts and 'Yes' to YouTube magic

It's the day before Friday - just think of the hangover before going to happy hour tonight. It's also means its time for The Scanner: Where shame is the only currency.

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August 28, 2007
Cinema of the Heart, with Videoport Jones

It's Tuesday, which means all sorts of delicious new DVDs and CDs on the shelves. It also means it's time to wake up our resident film geek Mr. Videoport Jones, and talk about the new releases.

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August 27, 2007
Making a movie on deadline

I chased a group of young filmmakers just for your reading pleasure.

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August 21, 2007
Me and Mr. Jones at The Movies

If it's Tuesday that means it's new DVD release day. And here at NXT, that means Videoport Jones, Videoport's biggest fan/stalker, is chomping at the bit to talk about some of the fresh meat on the shelves at your local video store or retailer.

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August 14, 2007
New DVD Day with Videoport Jones

Tuesdays – not just the day after Monday anymore. For music and movie addicts, Tuesday's are an important day – it's new release day.

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Justin is a former newspaper intern and has the scar tissue to prove it. Justin has been a staff writer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram since 2003, and in 2004 began writing a weekly column in the Monday Magazine.

If he had to pick a label, the column would fall under "youth culture," covering everything from high school dance etiquette, dealing with college debt, the resurgence of Roller Derby and Portland's one-of-a-kind music scene. This of course has not stopped him from answering letters to Santa Claus or writing about his experience riding shotgun in a drift car.

Justin is an export from the Midwest. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and is originally from Minnesota. He enjoys bacon, cheap beer, redheads, Burt Reynolds jokes and wondering what the soundtrack to his life would sound like.

When he grows up he wants to be an international art thief. Or Captain America.

Until then he'll be bringing you dispatches about "the young people" and what they do.





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