Blu-ray review: “The Blair Witch Project” (1999)

“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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DVD Review: “Sapphire & Steel” (1979 – 1982)

“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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DVD Review: “Magnum, P.I.” (1980 – 1988) 

“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 …

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DVD Review: “Hawaii Five-O” (1968 – 1980) 

“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 …

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DVD Review: “RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service” (2021 – Present) 

“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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DVD review: “Thunderbirds” (1965-1966) 

“Thunderbirds” (1965-1966)  Television Action Thirty Two Episodes Created by: Gerry and Sylvia Anderson Featuring: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn, David Graham, David Holliday, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin, Matt Zimmerman, Paul Maxwell, John Tate and Charles Tingwell Jeff Tracy: “5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Thunderbirds are go!” "Thunderbirds," the British television series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, premiered in 1965 and quickly became an iconic show in the …

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DVD Review: “McLeod’s Daughters” (2001-2009)

“McLeod's Daughters” (2001-2009)  Television Drama Two hundred and twenty four Episodes Created by: Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton Featuring: Bridie Carter, Lisa Chappell, Jessica Napier, Rachael Carpani, Aaron Jeffery, Myles Pollard, Sonia Todd, Simmone Jade Mackinnon, Michala Banas, Brett Tucker, Jonny Pasvolsky, Luke Jacobz, Zoe Naylor, Dustin Clare, Doris Younane, Gillian Alexy, Matt Passmore, Abi Tucker, Edwina Ritchard and John Schwarz Alex Ryan: [drunk] “I love you, Claire. I love you more than my chopper.” McLeod's …

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DVD Review: “Knight Rider: The Complete Series” (1982-1986)

“Knight Rider: The Complete Series” (1982-1986) Television Action Ninety Episodes Created by: Glen A. Larson Featuring: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson, Rebecca Holden and Peter Parros Narrator: “Knight Rider, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist.” "Knight Rider" is a quintessential 1980s action-adventure television series that captured the imagination of a generation. Created by Glen …

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DVD review: “The Cedar Tree” (1976-1979) 

“The Cedar Tree” (1976-1979)  Television Drama One hundred and nineteen Episodes Created by: Alfred Shaughnessy Featuring: Joyce Carey , Philip Latham and Jack Watling  The Cedar Tree is a British television soap opera that originally aired on ITV from 1976 to 1979. Set in the interwar years of the 1930s, the series centers on the aristocratic Bourne family and their servants, providing …

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Blu-ray review: “Magnum P.I.: Season 1 – 5” (2018-2024)

“Magnum P.I.: Season 1 – 5” (2018-2024) Television Drama Ninety-Six Episodes Developed by: Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim Featuring: Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Amy Hill and Tim Kang Detective Gordon Katsumoto: “Still don't get why you guys are doing this.” Thomas Magnum: “Mike and Terry wanted to free these people, and it cost them their lives. We didn't know them but …

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Blu-ray Review: “The Outer Limits” (1963-1965)

“The Outer Limits” (1963-1965) Television Science Fiction Forty Nine Episodes Created by: Leslie Stevens The Control Voice: “There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make it softer, we …

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DVD review: “ The Invaders” (1967-1968)

“The Invaders” (1967-1968) Television Drama Forty Three Episodes Created by: Larry Cohen Featuring: Roy Thinnes Narrator: “The Invaders: alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the Earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. David Vincent has seen them. For him, it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a shortcut that he …

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DVD Review: “The Avengers: The Cathy Gale Years” (1961-1964)

“The Avengers: The Cathy Gale Years” (1961-1964) Television Action Seventy Eight Episodes Created by: Sydney Newman Featuring: Patrick Macnee, Ian Hendry, Honor Blackman, Julie Stevens, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson and Patrick Newell John Steed: “Gale, we're needed.” The Avengers DVD set featuring Honor Blackman is a delightful collection for fans of classic British television and vintage spy dramas. This set captures the essence of the 1960s television …

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DVD review: “Howards’ Way” (1985-1990)

“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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DVD review: “Abbott And Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection” (1940-1955)

“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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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 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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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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