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Call Me Mrs. Miracle

October 17, 2011

 Call Me Mrs. Miracle

Christmas movies are a guilty pleasure of mine. I find it so easy to get caught up in the warm glow of the lights and decorations and the whole spirit of the season that many of these films project, from the classic (It’s A Wonderful Life) to the not... 

Grounded for Life: Season One

September 27, 2011

 Grounded for Life: Season One

For years, independent film actors Donal Logue (The Tao of Steve) and Kevin Corrigan (Living in Oblivion) toiled away in Hollywood films playing scene-stealing supporting characters while enjoying much more substantial roles in indie fare. By 2001, fans... 

That ’70s Show: Season Two

September 21, 2011

 That ’70s Show: Season Two

Those crazy kids from Point Place are back with more wacky adventures as Kelso (Kutcher) and Jackie (Kunis) continue dating but unbeknownst to her, he’s also seeing Laurie (Kelly), Eric’s (Grace) trampy sister. Meanwhile, Eric and Donne (Prepon) get... 

That ’70s Show: Season One

September 21, 2011

 That ’70s Show: Season One

Initially disregarded as a lame Dazed and Confused (1993) knock-off, That ‘70s Show survived for more seasons than anyone thought possible and helped launch the careers of Topher Grace, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. To the show’s credit, it doesn’t... 

The Crimson Petal & The White

June 28, 2011

 The Crimson Petal & The White

“If you dare enter this world, you had better tread carefully,” warns Sugar in the shocking opening scene depicting the loveless immorality and seedy squalor of Victorian London’s Gin Lane. Brought up from infancy by the cold and mercenary Brothelkeeper... 

Are You There Charley Bear?

May 31, 2011

 Are You There Charley Bear?

Since Little Charley Bear hit the screen on CBeebies, pre-schoolers across the country have been enjoying the magical, colourful world of Charley and his collection of sweet friends. Now for the first time, a DVD has been created so that children can... 

Fawlty Towers – Series 1 & 2

May 24, 2011

 Fawlty Towers – Series 1 & 2

Whoever said ‘they don’t make ‘em like that anymore’ was clearly talking about Fawlty Towers, the 1975-79 comedy dreamt up by former Python John Cleese and his then wife Connie Booth. Fawlty Towers represents the height of British comedy; a pinnacle... 

The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season

March 7, 2011

 The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season

In the past few years, vampire-themed programs have surfaced on television with True Blood, The Vampire Diaries and, recently, Being Human (both U.K. and the U.S. remake). Sure, there have been more across the board, supernatural fare with shows like... 

Deadly Crossing

December 23, 2010

 Deadly Crossing

I watched this Steven Seagal DVD straight after the particularly violent ‘Born to Raise Hell’, the two were worlds apart. While I thought I was watching yet another Eastern European chop fest of a movie, where Stevie would wade through an endless... 

Sherlock (Blu-Ray)

December 6, 2010

 Sherlock (Blu-Ray)

Sherlock Holmes? Transposed to modern day London, with computers, mobile phones and the Internet? Surely this will never work? The idea that London’s most famous Victorian detective, as penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, could work in a modern setting... 

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