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If you are a fan of TV’s “The Voice” then you will be happy to know it will be making it’s Season 19 Premiere on NBC on October 19 and 20 at 8-10 p.m. ET where you can expect the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in this new season The coaches […]
I was born in 1955, like all kids I had theories about what I wanted to be when I grew up, my friends wanted to be train drivers or firemen, I wanted to be a spaceman. As I neared the end of Grammar School once again the subject of what to do for a career […]
For over a week I had been seeing commercials on TV advertising Syfy’s movie coming soon named Sharknado 2. I had seen the original Sharknado movie so I thought this would be great, so I waited patiently until Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. CST. I was happy that they decided to air the original movie […]
Ah yes. It’s time for the yearly “War on Christmas”. Right wing rhetoric? Well, it’s a way to sell newspapers…. What has changed in the last ten years is that it is now politically correct to ridicule Christian belief. Yet the latest report is over the top: One NBC Medical Expert named Dr. Snyderman has […]
In the Thursday, October 18, 2012, segment of Dr. Phil show, Cherokee Nation Attorney Christi Nemmo refused to admit 2-year old Veronica had only a drop of Cherokee blood, but she also doesn’t deny it. She doesn’t answer the question because she knows people would be horrified. She tries to make the argument that it’s not about how a child looks or how much blood the child has, but that they have a right to be part of the Cherokee tribe.
What do you get when you put two very mismatched detectives together as partners on the London Police department? Well you get more crimes solved with more luck than skill, bickering and bantering along the way. DI Jack Armstrong (Toby Stephens) is a lazy, disorganized and charming man that is more interested in having a […]
Another big “story” in the news, saying that a big shot Harvard professor has found proof that Jesus was married. And if you believe that one, here is a copy of an ancient papyrus that I’d like to sell to you: this one is from the ancient book of LOLCATBIBLEexodux 32 What? There was no […]
Special Branch, Set 1 is a classic British spy drama from the 70’s which the U.K.’s press calls “Hard-hitting†(by The Scotsman) and “Groundbreaking drama†(by The Independent). This DVD captures the interest of the true fans of spy dramas and police procedures. The Special Branch of London’s Metropolitan Police is a force that is […]
A group of retired detectives decide to come out of retirement to team up with Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) during an investigation. Detectives Jack Halford (James Bolam), Brian Lane (Alun Armstrong) and Gerry Standing (Dennis Waterman) are asked by the superintendent to help her on the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad. The group […]
The Crimson and The Petal is a miniseries based on Michael Faber’s international bestseller, a BBC psychological thriller that has won three Royal Television awards and it was nominated for five 2012 BAFTA’s, including best miniseries and best actress. The four part miniseries follows the life of an ambitious 19 year old prostitute named Sugar […]
Young James Herriot is based on a young British man that had dreamed of becoming a veterinarian all his life, so naturally he was overwhelmed when he was accepted by a prestigious veterinary college. The three main professors in the school that the group find themselves facing are Principal/Professor Henry Legge (Ralph Riach), Professor Donald […]
Based on Tim Winton’s award winning novel, Cloudstreet, an Australian miniseries, will make its debut on DVD on September 4, 2012. The series is set around Perth, Australia from 1943 -1963. It is about two families that have each in their own way been scarred by some sort of catastrophe that end up sharing an […]
Forget the soap opera about the coddled rich of Downton Abby. Move over reality shows like the Kardashians or Tots and Tiaras. If you want a slice of reality, you might want to check on the latest BBC miniseries on PBS: Call the Midwife. Call the Midwife is a moving and intimate insight into the […]
This 2-disc DVD set, Injustice, was created by Anthony Horowitz debuts on DVD on August 28, 2012. It is filled with tales of murder, conspiracy, secrets and guilt. James Purefoy portrays the lead character, William Travers with a distinguished cast including Dervla Kirwan, Charlie Creed-Miles and Nathaniel Parker. Injustice is a taut five-part thriller that […]
Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Series 6 has been newly remastered and restored to their original U.K. broadcast order. It debuts on Blu-ray and arrives on DVD on August 28, 2012. We have David Suchet starring as Agatha Christie’s mustachioed mystery solver, Hercule Poirot, in the four feature-length episodes included in Series 6. Poirot gets help from […]
I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States. The only other country I have ever been in is Canada. I have never been to Europe, or Asia and not even to Mexico. I have however traveled all up and down the east coast in the U.S. I have been to cities like […]
James May’s 20th Century on DVD is an entertaining and engaging six-part series which was a huge BBC hit. It has made its North American debut in July and is available on Amazon. James May travels from continent to continent and even goes back in time to learn how the new technologies have revolutionized every […]
Garrow’s Law, Series 3 is now available on DVD. Andrew Buchan stars as virtuous barrister William Garrow, a man unafraid to confront the injustices of the 18th century English legal system At the Old Bailey, William Garrow continues to fight for prisoners’ rights, an uphill battle in 18th-century England. The French Revolution has made the […]
Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with director Mike Austin and his wife Lisa to talk about their new TV series Cradle To The Grave. While it can be argued that the cable channels are awash with ‘reality TV’ and explorations into the world of the paranormal is hardly something new, you would […]
Have you ever wondered who your ancestors are? Doing a family tree can be very interesting but it is a lot of work to complete one, but it is interesting to find the roots to your family name.Recently my cousin decided to do one on my Dad’s side of the family. It was a lot […]
Time Team: Unearthing the Roman Invasion is a critically acclaimed science reality show that has been shown in the UK since 1994. It is now available on DVD here in the United States. Along with an eclectic band of historians and experts, we have presenter Tony Robinson traveling across Britain to unearth secrets from the […]
Midsomer Murders, Set 20 is part of a famous British TV mysteries where Midsomer County’s Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) has been with the county for decades but he is now ready for retirement but before he hands over the job to his cousin, DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), he takes on his […]
The Best of Foyle’s War is a series placed in 1940 during World War II. The people in Britain face nightly bombing raids as the country stands almost alone against the might of Nazi Germany. Most of the population fears the seemingly inevitable German invasion. This mystery series stars Michael Kitchen as Detective Chief Superintendent […]
If you are a fan of the US TV series, House, you would probably enjoy this DVD set. Monroe – Series 1 has some of House’s dark humor and an infusion of humanity and warmth. Monroe, a British medical drama television series, now on DVD, stars the Irish actor, James Nesbitt as Dr. Gabriel Monroe. […]
In the news we hear about crimes being solved years after they originally occurred, like a murder or a robbery. Once the police have done everything possible to solve some cases, and can’t seem to resolve them, the case gets put on the shelf and becomes labeled as cold cases. No one likes to see […]
Doc Martin: Series 5 is publicly aired on TV in the United States but luckily it is now available on DVD. Martin Clunes stars in the role as the misanthropic, socially maladjusted Doctor Martin Ellingham who is forced to relocate to a rustic seaside village, where he clashes with the small towns eccentric citizens right […]
Nothern Lights – The Complete Collections is an ITV series that aired on BBC America and was produced from 2004-2008. The series follows the lifelong friends and rivals, Colin Armstrong (Ronson Green) and Howard Scott (Mark Benton) on their hilarious misadventures. From a stint in witness protection to an international Santa competition, there is never […]
The Brontes of Haworth is a finely crafted portrait that explores the soaring artistic achievements and personal tragedies of England’s most accomplishes literary family. The drama is a sensitive exploration of the Brontes tender and tragic family history. Although it has never aired in the U.S. on TV, the miniseries did air in the U.K. […]
New Tricks, Season 6 is a long-running, award winning series which combines compelling stories and likeable characters. It has a top-notch cast, which is now available on DVD, including Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam. The cast stars as a team of semi-retired detectives that set out to solve cold cases. New […]
David Cross has been one of my favorite comedians since 2002’s standup album “Shut Up, You F*ing Baby!” His performances in “Mr. Show” and “Arrested Development,” along with his various movie roles, definitely haven’t hurt. He’s awkward, funny and strangely confident and self-deprecating at the same time. So after getting a sneak preview of this […]
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