“The Ruth Rendell Mysteries – A Collection” (1987-2000) Television/Drama Seventeen Adaptations Created by: Ruth Rendell Featuring: George Baker, Louie Ramsay, Christopher Ravenscroft, Ken Kitson, Diane Keen and John Burgess Ruth Rendell: “I don’t get sick of him [Chief Inspector Wexford] because he’s me. He’s very much me. He doesn’t look like me, of course, but the way he thinks and his principles and his …
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“Mork & Mindy” (1978-1982) Television/Comedy Ninety-five Episodes Created by: Garry Marshall, Dale McRaven and Joe Glauberg Featuring: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Elizabeth Kerr, Conrad Janis, Tom Poston, Jay Thomas, Gina Hecht, Jim Staahl, Crissy Wilzak and Jonathan Winters Mork: “Nanu-Nanu!” Mork: “Shazbot!” Released on DVD recently is the entire series “Mork & Mindy” (1978-1982) which is notable for featuring superstar Robin Williams in the lead role, …
“Dead Again” (1991) Drama/Thriller Running time: 107 minutes Written by: Scott Frank Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Featuring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Andy García, Derek Jacobi, Wayne Knight and Robin Williams Cozy Carlisle: “Someone is either a smoker or a nonsmoker. There's no in-between. The trick is to find out which one you are, and be that. If you're a nonsmoker, you'll know.” …
“At Close Range” (1986) Drama/Thriller Running time: 111 minutes Written by: Nicholas Kazan Directed by: James Foley Featuring: Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chris Penn, David Strathairn, Crispin Glover, Kiefer Sutherland and Eileen Ryan Brad Whitewood Sr.: “Most people who drive through here see farms. Houses, and fields, and shit. I see money, I see things, everything got my name writ' on it!” Released …
“Fire in the Sky” (1993) Science Fiction Running time: 109 minutes Written by: Tracy Tormé based on The Walton Experience by Travis Walton Directed by: Robert Lieberman Featuring: D. B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick , Mike Rogers. James Garner, Craig Sheffer, Scott MacDonald, Henry Thomasand Peter Berg Lieutenant Frank Watters: “I've been on a case since you disappeared. Where have you been the last five days?” Travis Walton: “I can't remember.” …
Trailer: “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021) Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures have released the first trailer for “Godzilla vs. Kong” which will hit cinemas and HBO Max simultaneously on March 26th. https://videopress.com/v/D84QBUEk?preloadContent=metadata The Adam Wingard-directed flick is the fourth and final planned film in Legendary’s MonsterVerse following 2014’s “Godzilla,” 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” and 2019’s …
“Year of the Dragon” (1985) Action/Thriller Running time: 134 minutes Written by: Oliver Stone and Michael Cimino based on Year of the Dragonby Robert Daley Directed by: Michael Cimino Featuring: Mickey Rourke, Ariane Koizumi and John Lone Stanley White: “The first time I saw you, I hated your guts. I think I even hated you before I met you. I hated you on TV. I hated …
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“Synchronic” (2019) Fantasy/Sci-Fi Running time: 104 minutes Written by: Justin Benson Directed by: Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Featuring: Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie, Katie Aselton and Ally Ioannides Steve: “Back to the Future is full of shit.” With many movies choosing to be released online especially on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+ and a host of others there are going to …
“Wonder Woman 1984” (2020) Action Running time: 151 minutes Directed by: Patty Jenkins Written by: Patty Jenkins and Geoff Johns Featuring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen Diana Prince: “My life hasn't been what you think it has. We all have our struggles.” Released recently into theatres as well as the online streaming service …
“Lewis: Season 6 - 9” (2006-2015) Television Thirteen Episodes Created by: Colin Dexter Featuring: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Rebecca Front, Clare Holman, Angela Griffin and Steve Toussaint DI Lewis: "Listen, You grab a table. I'll get them in." DS Hathaway: "Thanks, Sir. Mine is a pint." DI Lewis: "Mine is a pint, sergeant. You are driving." [Throws car keys at Hathaway who catches …
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"The Bill: Series 8" (1992) Television One hundred and five Episodes Created by: Geoff McQueen Featuring: Mark Wingett, Nula Conwell, Mark Haddigan, Peter Ellis, Ben Roberts, Larry Dann, Roger Leach, Seeta Indrani, Mark Powley, Andrew Paul, Huw Higginson, Chris Humphreys, Jeff Stewart and Graham Cole Sgt. Matthew Boyden: "When the Met employed Reg Hollis, they deprived …
"The Bill: Series 7" (1991) Television One hundred and five Episodes Created by: Geoff McQueen Featuring: Mark Wingett, Nula Conwell, Mark Haddigan, Peter Ellis, Ben Roberts, Larry Dann, Roger Leach, Seeta Indrani, Mark Powley, Andrew Paul, Huw Higginson, Chris Humphreys, Jeff Stewart and Graham Cole Detective Sergeant Ted Roach: "Knee deep in villains. Even the …
“Ray Harryhausen: Ultimate Blu-ray Collection” (1996) Fantasy/Sci-Fi Released this month on Blu-ray is an excellent boxset that has one theme running through it, the special effects were all carried out by wunderkind Ray Harryhausen whose name was not only synonomous with stop motion but also influenced at least three generations of film makers who all …
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“The New Mutants” (2020) Action/Comic Book Adapation Running time: 94 minutes Written by: Josh Boone and Knate Lee Directed by: Josh Boone Featuring: Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga, Blu Hunt and Henry Zaga Danielle Moonstar: “There's a Native American proverb that says: Inside every person there are two bears, forever locked in combat for your soul. One bear is …
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“Unhinged” (2020) Thriller Running time: 93 minutes Written by: Carl Ellsworth Directed by: Derrick Borte Featuring: Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman, Jimmi Simpson and Austin P. McKenzie Tom: [to Rachel] “I don't think you know what a bad day is! But you'll find out.” Released recently on DVD and Bluray is the Russell Crowe starer "Unhinged" (2020) that on paper sounds like an interesting …
Trailer: “Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks” (2020) BBC America has unveiled the trailer for the holiday special “Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks” which hits on New Year’s Day. https://videopress.com/v/D8bvapSy?preloadContent=metadata With the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) having been taken prisoner, her companions must find a way to protect Earth in her absence. The team …
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“The Bill: Series 6” (1990) Television One hundred and five Episodes Created by: Geoff McQueen Featuring: Mark Wingett, Nula Conwell, Mark Haddigan, Peter Ellis, Ben Roberts, Larry Dann, Roger Leach, Seeta Indrani, Mark Powley, Andrew Paul, Huw Higginson, Chris Humphreys, Jeff Stewart and Graham Cole Sgt. Alec Peters: "Best thing to do is to close your office …
“The Bill: Series Five” (1989) Television One hundred and five Episodes Created by: Geoff McQueen Featuring: Mark Wingett, Gary Olsen, Trudie Goodwin, Peter Dean, Jon Croft, Gary Hailes, Colin McCormack, Chris Jenkinson, Richard Huw, Jon Iles and Paul McKenzie DC Mike Dashwood: "Anything else?" DI Burnside: "Yeah, a garage full of bricks." DC Mike Dashwood: "What kind of bricks?" DI Burnside: "The …
“The Crown – Series Three” (2019) Television Drama Ten Episodes Created by: Peter Morgan Featuring: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels, Jason Watkins, Marion Bailey, Erin Doherty, Jane Lapotaire, Charles Dance, Josh O'Connor, Geraldine Chaplin, Michael Maloney, Emerald Fennell and Andrew Buchan Queen Elizabeth II: “You were my guardian angel. The roof over my head. The spine in my back. The iron in my heart. You were the compass …
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“Mulan” (2020) Action Running tine: 115 minutes Written by: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin Directed by: Niki Caro Featuring: Yifei Liu , Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan, Gong Li and Jet Li Xian Lang: [to Mulan] “When they find out who you are, they will show you no mercy.” Released this week on 4K Blu-ray is the …
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