Author: John Spry
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“The Persuaders!” (1971-1972) Television Comedy Twenty Four Episodes Created by: Robert S. Baker Featuring: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore and Laurence Naismith Chivers: “You might want to try for a pheasant, m’lord. I’ll get the guns.” Lord Brett Sinclair: “Thank you, Chivers. A good idea.” Danny Wilde: “You still shoot peasants around here, huh?” The Persuaders! is a classic…
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“Howards’ Way” (1985-1990) Television Drama Seventy Eight Episodes Created by: Gerard Glaister and Allan Prior Featuring: Maurice Colbourne, Jan Harvey, Glyn Owen, Dulcie Gray, Stephen Yardley, Tony Anholt, Susan Gilmore,Tracey Childs, Edward Highmore, Cindy Shelley, Ivor Danvers, Patricia Shakesby, Sarah-Jane Varley, Nigel Davenport, Lana Morris, Sian Webber, Kate O’Mara and Jeff Harding Jan Howard: “…”bought a copy of ‘The Good Sea-Wives Handbook!…”” “Howards’ Way” is a quintessential British television drama that aired from 1985 to 1990 on…
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“Blue in the Face” (1995) Drama Running time: 89 minutes Written by: Paul Auster and Wayne Wang Directed by: Paul Auster and Wayne Wang Featuring: Victor Argo, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael J. Fox, Mel Gorham, Jim Jarmusch, Harvey Keitel, Lou Reed,Roseanne, Mira Sorvino, Lily Tomlin and Malik Yoba Man with Strange Glasses: “I’m scared 24 hours a day, but not necessarily in New York. I actually feel pretty…
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Trailer: Coppola’s “Megalopolis” (2024) A second trailer is out for filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola’s epic “Megalopolis” ahead of the film’s release in U.S. cinemas via Lionsgate on September 27th. The film is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver),…
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“Smoke” (1995) Drama Running time: 112 minutes Written by: Paul Auster Directed by: Wayne Wang Featuring: William Hurt, Harvey Keitel, Stockard Channing, Harold Perrineau Jr., Giancarlo Esposito, Ashley Judd and Forest Whitaker Tommy: “Look, I’m telling you, there’s gonna be another war. I mean, those slobs in the Pentagon are gonna be out of job unless they find a new enemy. They got this Saddam character…
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“Abbott And Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection” (1940-1955) Comedy The Abbott and Costello Universal Pictures Collection DVD set is a delightful treasure trove for fans of classic comedy. This comprehensive collection brings together the legendary duo’s most beloved films, offering a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of Hollywood comedy. The set includes…
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“The Saint” (1962-1969) Television Series One hundred and eighteen Episodes Created by: Leslie Charteris Featuring: Roger Moore When “The Saint” plays with fire…other people get burned! “The Saint” is a British television series that aired from 1962 to 1969, featuring Roger Moore in the iconic role of Simon Templar. The series is based on the literary character…
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“Danger Man” (1960-1961) Television Eighty Six Episodes Featuring: Patrick McGoohan John Drake: [Opening titles narration] “Every government has its Secret Service branch: America, CIA; France, Deuxieme Bureau; England, MI5. NATO also has its own. A messy job? Well that’s when they usually call on me, or someone like me. Oh yes: my name is Drake. John Drake.” “Danger…
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“Murder in Suburbia: Series 1 and 2” (2004-2005) Television Drama Twelve Episodes Featuring: Caroline Catz, Lisa Faulkner and Jeremy Sheffield Ash: “Bet that’s not the first time you made a Headmaster cry.” “Murder in Suburbia” is a British television series that aired between 2004 and 2005. Created by Nick Collins and starring Caroline Catz as Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst and…
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“The Prisoner” (1967 – 1968) Television 17 Episodes Created by: Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein Written by: Patrick McGoohan, David Tomblin, Anthony Skene, Terence Feely, Vincent Tilsley, George Markstein Directed by: Patrick McGoohan, Pat Jackson, Don Chaffey, David Tomblin Featuring: Patrick McGoohan Number 6: “I will not make any deals with you. I’ve resigned. I will not…
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“Silence” (2016) Historical Drama Running Time: 161 minutes Directed by: Martin Scorsese Featuring: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano and Ciarán Hinds Ferreira: “I do because you are just like me. You see Jesus in Gethsemane and believe your trial is the same as His. Those five in the pit are suffering too,…
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“The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988) Drama Running time: 163 minutes Written by: Paul Schrader Directed by: Martin Scorsese Featuring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton and David Bowie Jesus: “You think God belongs only to you? He doesn’t. God is an immortal spirit who belongs to everybody, to the whole world. You think you’re special? God is not an Israelite!”…
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“Kundun” (1997) Drama Running time: 134 minutes Written by: Melissa Mathison Directed by: Martin Scorsese Featuring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin andTenzin Yeshi Paichang Dalai Lama: “I see a safe journey, I see a safe return.” Kundun is a 1997 biographical film directed by Martin Scorsese, chronicling the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin…
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“Dirty Pretty Things” (2002) Drama Running time: 101 minutes Written by: Steven Knight Directed by: Stephen Frears Featuring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Audrey Tautou, Sergi López, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Wong and Zlatko Buric Guo Yi: “You know, Okwe, good at chess usually means bad at life. You do realize that she’s in love with you, don’t you? I’ve been with her 20 minutes, and I know it.…
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“Longlegs” (2024) Horror Running time: 101 minutes Written and directed by: Osgood Perkins Featuring: Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt and Nicolas Cage Longlegs: “Oh! There she is! The almost-birthday girl!” “Longlegs,” directed by Osgood Perkins, is a chilling horror-thriller that delves into the depths of fear, suspense, and the human psyche. Known for his work on “The Blackcoat’s Daughter”…
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024) Action Running time: 128 minutes Written by: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells and Shawn Levy Directed: Shawn Levy Featuring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford and Matthew Macfadyen Deadpool: “Welcome to the MCU. You’re joining at a bit of a low point.” “Deadpool and Wolverine,” the much-anticipated crossover film, brings together two of Marvel’s most…
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“Heaven’s Prisoners” (1996) Drama Running time: 132 minutes Written by: Harley Peyton and Scott Frank Directed: Phil Joanou Featuring: Alec Baldwin, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kelly Lynch, Teri Hatcher and Eric Roberts Bubba Rocque: “Dave Robicheaux drowned in the bottle and went into the swamp to sleep it off.” Didi Giancano: “He may have been asleep, but that was before you dropped a fucking plane on his head…
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“The Crossing Guard” (1995) Drama Running time: 101 minutes Written and directed: Sean Penn Featuring: Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Robin Wright and Anjelica Huston Joe: “So listen to this. I’m coming out of the bathroom, right, and these two Orientals, they’re arguin’, they’re hollerin’, they’re screaming at one another. And all in Japanese. So I told ’em, I said “Ay! You’re…
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Final Trailer: “Borderlands” (2024) Lionsgate has released the final trailer for the long-in-the-works film adaptation of the video game series “Borderlands”. The movie follows famed red-haired outlaw Lilith (Cate Blanchett) returning to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing daughter of powerful mogul Atlas (Edgar Ramirez). Haley Bennett, Gina Gershon, Janina Gavankar, Cheyenne…
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“White Sands” (1992) Drama Running time: 101 minutes Written by: Daniel Pyne Directed by: Roger Donaldson Featuring: Willem Dafoe, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Samuel L. Jackson and Mickey Rourke Lane Bodine: “I’ve never met anyone like you… you’re honest, even when you lie.” “White Sands,” directed by Roger Donaldson and released in 1992, is a neo-noir thriller that entices viewers with its intriguing premise…
