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The Beiderbecke Tapes - DVD Review

22 October 2009 7:01 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

There are just some adventures that are so much fun, it doesn.t matter how long ago we first discovered them, there is always something to enjoy with every repeat. This is the case with the Beiderbecke Tapes. The second adventure of Trevor (James Bolam) and Jill (Barbara Flynn) is every bit as captivating as the original Beiderbecke Affair. Now on DVD, a whole new generation can enjoy the music, madness and mystery involving a charming couple who just can.t seem to avoid trouble. Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne are teachers at San Quentin High, in Yorkshire, England. After an exciting adventure two years previously, the two have been enjoying peaceful times and their developing relationship. As this adventure opens, »

- June L.

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Queen documentary heads up C4 season

26 August 2009 10:58 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Channel 4 will screen a new drama documentary series about Queen Elizabeth II as part of its Autumn season. The Queen, which focuses on landmarks in the reign of Her Majesty, will see five different British actress take on the role. Pivotal moments in her life will be played out by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Also forming part of the new season is Derren Brown: The Events, which will invite viewers at home to interact and participate as the magician aims to trick, win, fool and control through various complex acts. Brown will also participate in Channel 4's 3-D programming week with his special programme Derren Brown's 3D Magic Spectacular. Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud will front Grand Tour Of Europe, a four-part series which follows the presenter on an epic journey (more) »

- By Dan French

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DVD Playhouse--August 2009

10 August 2009 2:25 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

DVD Playhouse—August 2009

By

Allen Gardner

Watchmen—Director’S Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday »

- The Hollywood Interview.com

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DVD Round Up, Mar. 31, 2009: ‘Shuttle,’ ‘Donkey Punch,’ ‘Cracker,’ ‘Clone Wars’

31 March 2009 10:28 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – Two TV shows and two indie horror movies comprise the final edition of the infamous HollywoodChicago.com Round-Up for March. Both shows already have cult followings and the movies are likely to build ones of their own.

There are several major titles hitting DVD and Blu-Ray this week - “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “Seven Pounds,” “Marley & Me”. These are the minor ones that have hit stores in recent weeks or are just about to do so.

“Cracker: The Complete Collection” was released on March 10th, 2009.

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars - A Galaxy Divided” was released on March 24th, 2009.

“Donkey Punch” & “Shuttle” will be released on April 7th, 2009.

“Cracker: The Complete Collection”

Photo credit: Acorn Media Who doesn’t want nearly a day’s worth of highly acclaimed mystery movies? “Cracker” with Robbie Coltrane is one of the most beloved series of mysteries of the last several decades. »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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