DVD Review: “The Saint” (1962-1969)

“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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DVD review: “Danger Man” (1960-1961)

“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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DVD Review: “Murder in Suburbia: Series 1 and 2” (2004-2005)

“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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Blu-ray review: “The Prisoner” (1967 – 1968)

“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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Blu-ray review: “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988)

“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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Blu-ray Review: “Kundun” (1997)

“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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Blu-ray review: “Dirty Pretty Things” (2002)

“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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Movie review: “Longlegs” (2024)

“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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Movie review: “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024)

“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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Blu-ray review: “Heaven’s Prisoners” (1996)

“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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Blu-ray review: “The Crossing Guard” (1995)

“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)

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). https://videopress.com/v/pT3PWn6d?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Haley Bennett, Gina Gershon, Janina Gavankar, …

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Blu-ray review: “White Sands” (1992)

“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 …

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Trailer: “Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024)

Trailer: “Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures has released the trailer for filmmaker Todd Phillips’ highly anticipated “Joker: Folie a Deux” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck here in a story that will reportedly unfold almost entirely within Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum and will have musical elements. Lady …

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Blu-ray review: “Homicide” (1991)

“Homicide” (1991) Drama Running time: 102 minutes Written and Directed by: David Mamet Featuring: Joe Mantegna and William H. Macy Tim Sullivan: “Hey, you got some... you got some heavy troubles on your mind? Huh, babe? We'll work it out. We'll play some cops and robbers. We'll bust this big criminal. We'll swagger around.” David Mamet’s "Homicide" is a …

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DVD review: “One Night in the Tropics” (1940)

“One Night in the Tropics” (1940) Comedy Running time: 82 minutes Written by: Gertrude Purcell and Charles Grayson Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland Featuring: Allan Jones, Robert Cummings, Nancy Kelly, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, William Frawley and Peggy Moran Abbott: “Put that out. There's no smoking in here.” Costello: “What makes you think I'm smokin'?” Abbott: “You've got a cigar in your mouth!” Costello: “I've got shoes on... don't mean I'm …

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Trailer: “Anora” (2024)

Trailer: “Anora” (2024) The first trailer has been released by NEON for filmmaker Sean Baker’s “Anora” ahead of its October 18th release. It marks the latest project from the “Tangerine,” “The Florida Project” and “Red Rocket” director and won the top award of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. https://videopress.com/v/2G7fivuD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F2G7fivuD%2Fanora_mp4_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Anora (“Mikey …

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DVD review: “Diagnosis: Murder” (1993 – 2001)

“Diagnosis: Murder” (1993 - 2001) Television Drama One hundred and seventy eight episodes Created by: Joyce Burditt Featuring: Dick Van Dyke, Scott Baio, Victoria Rowell, Barry Van Dyke, Michael Tucci, Delores Hall and Charlie Schlatter Diagnosis: Murder, a charmingly cheesy detective drama from the 1990s, holds a special place in the hearts of many viewers. The series, which ran for eight seasons, follows Dr. Mark Sloan (Dick Van Dyke), a charismatic Chief …

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Movie review: “MaXXXine” (2024)

“MaXXXine” (2024) Horror Running Time: 104 minutes Written and directed by: Ti West Featuring: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins,Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon Maxine Minx: “You're a fucking movie star.” "MaXXXine" is the concluding chapter of Ti West's audacious and atmospheric trilogy, following "X" and "Pearl." This trilogy has pushed the boundaries of horror, blending retro …

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