“The Two Ronnies” (1971 – 1987) Television Comedy Ninety three Episodes Created by: Bill Cotton Featuring: Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett Ronnie Corbett: “And now, it's goodnight from me...” Ronnie Barker: “...and it's goodnight from him.” Few comedy duos have left as indelible a mark on British television as Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, collectively known as The Two Ronnies. Running from …
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“The Durrells” (2016 – 2019) Television Drama Twenty Six Episodes Created by: Simon Nye Featuring: Keeley Hawes, Milo Parker, Josh O'Connor, Daisy Waterstone and Callum Woodhouse Spiros Halikiopoulos: “Mrs. Durrells, I love to help, and your family gives me so many chances.” The Durrells, a charming British television series based on Gerald Durrell’s autobiographical trilogy, captures the whimsical adventures of the Durrell family …
Trailer: "Superman" (2025) Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios have premiered the first trailer for James Gunn’s “Superman” film, the clip arriving approximately seven months ahead of the film’s release. The clip gives us good looks at both the new Superman and Lois Lane who are already in a relationship in the film. There’s also …
“The Adventures of Merlin” (2008 - 2012) Television / Fantasy Sixty Five Episodes Created by: Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy Featuring: Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, John Hurt and Nathaniel Parker [introduction to each episode] The Dragon: [voiceover] “In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on …
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“King of the Rocket Men” (1942) Sci-Fi Running Time: 1657/ 65 minutes Written by: Royal Cole, William Lively and Sol Shor Directed by: Fred C. Brannon Featuring: Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty, House Peters, Jr., James Craven and I. Stanford Jolley Glenda Thomas: “Am I glad you caught up with me again.” Jeffrey King: “It's getting to be a habit that I'd like to break.” Glenda Thomas: “Well, I …
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Trailer: “The Brutalist” (2024) A24 has finally unveiled the first trailer for “Vox Lux” and “The Childhood of a Leader” filmmaker Brady Corbet’s new 3.5-hour epic biographical drama “The Brutalist”. Adrien Brody stars as a Hungarian Holocaust survivor struggling to revive his career as an architect in the United States. It traces his life over …
Trailer: “28 Years Later” (2025) Following the poster and a cryptic teaser over the weekend, Sony Pictures has now released the first trailer for Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” – a long awaited follow-up to his iconic 2002 horror feature “28 Days Later” and its sequel “28 Weeks Later”. It has been almost three decades …
“The Ninth Gate” (1999) Horror Running Time: 133 minutes Written by: John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski and Enrique Urbizu Directed by: Roman Polanski Featuring: Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Frank Langella, James Russo, Jack Taylor and Emmanuelle Seigner Boris Balkan: “There's nothing more reliable than a man whose loyalty can be bought for hard cash.” Roman Polanski’s The Ninth Gate stands as a dark, atmospheric blend of mystery and …
“Death and the Maiden” (1994) Drama / Thriller Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: Ariel Dorfman and Rafael Yglesias Directed by: Roman Polanski Featuring: Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley and Stuart Wilson Dr. Roberto Miranda: “How can I confess to something I haven't done?” Roman Polanski’s Death and the Maiden, based on Ariel Dorfman’s acclaimed stage play, is an intense psychological drama that delves deep …
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“Bitter Moon” (1992) Drama / Thriller Running Time: 139 minutes Written by: Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach and John Brownjohn Directed by: Roman Polanski Featuring: Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner, Hugh Grant, Kristin Scott Thomas and Victor Banerjee Oscar: “Have you ever truly idolized a woman? Nothing can be obscene in such love. Everything that occurs in between it becomes a sacrament.” Roman Polanski’s Bitter Moon is a provocative …
“Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2” (2000) Horror Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: Dick Beebe and Joe Berlinger Directed by: Joe Berlinger Featuring: Kim Director, Jeffrey Donovan, Erica Leerhsen, Tristine Skyler and Stephen Barker Turner Sheriff Cravens: “Wipe that shit off your face! You think that your makeup and black clothes give you POWER... but you're just a scared, cowardly, little …
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“The Blair Witch Project” (1999) Horror Running Time: 81 minutes Written and directed by: Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez Featuring: Heather Donahue, Michael Williams and Joshua Leonard Heather Donahue: “I just want to apologize to Mike's mom, Josh's mom, and my mom. And I'm sorry to everyone. I was very naive. I am so so sorry for everything that has …
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“Sapphire & Steel” (1979 - 1982) Television 70 Episodes Created by: Peter J. Hammond Featuring: David McCallum and Joanna Lumley Narrator: "All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension. Transuranic heavy elements may not be used where there is life. Medium atomic weights are available: Gold, Lead, Copper, Jet, Diamond, Radium, Sapphire, Silver and Steel. …
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“Magnum, P.I.” (1980 - 1988) Television Drama One hundred and sixty two Episodes Created by: Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson Featuring: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley and Larry Manetti Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: “Now I know what you're thinking.” The 1980s television series Magnum, P.I. is an iconic entry in the pantheon of classic detective shows, blending action, humor, and mystery with …
“Hawaii Five-O” (1968 - 1980) Television Drama Two hundred and eighty one Episodes Created by: Leonard Freeman Featuring: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Zulu, Al Harrington, Doug Mossman, Herman Wedemeyer, William Smith, Sharon Farrell and Moe Keale Det. Steve McGarrett: “Book him, Danno. Murder one.” The 1980s era of Hawaii Five-O captures the essence of a classic police procedural with a distinct tropical flair. Though the show originally …
“Capricorn One” (1977) Drama Running Time: 123 minutes Written and directed by: Peter Hyams Featuring: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O. J. Simpson, Hal Holbrook, David Huddleston, David Doyle, Karen Black and Telly Savalas Lt. Col Peter Willis: “Anybody hungry? Oh, the marvels of American science. Here we are millions of miles from earth, and we can still send out for pizza.” Capricorn One, …
Teaser: “Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning” (2025) Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for “Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning,” the eighth and seemingly final film in the franchise. The project was hit by various delays – a nine-month delay due to the actors/writers strikes, a shorter one caused by a submarine malfunction, and commitments …
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“RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service” (2021 - Present) Television Drama Sixteen Episodes Created by: Imogen Banks, Mark Fennessy and Ian Meadows Featuring: Justine Clarke, Rob Collins, Stephen Peacocke, Emma Hamilton and Ash Ricardo Wayne: "Graham clipped a roo on his way down this morning. Graham hit a roo. Bet he loved that." RFDS, an Australian drama series, transports viewers to the vast …
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“Voyage of the Damned” (1976) Drama Running Time: 155 minutes Written by: Steve Shagan and David Butler based on Voyage of the Damned by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan-Witts Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg Featuring: Faye Dunaway, Max von Sydow, Oskar Werner, Malcolm McDowell, Orson Welles, James Mason and Lee Grant Captain Schroeder: “I neither approved nor knew of it and assure you it shall not happen again. I frankly admit there appears …
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Trailer: “The Brutalist” (2024) A24 has finally unveiled the first trailer for “Vox Lux” and “The Childhood of a Leader” filmmaker Brady Corbet’s new 3.5-hour epic biographical drama “The Brutalist”. Adrien Brody stars as a Hungarian Holocaust survivor struggling to revive his career as an architect in the United States. It traces his life over …
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