Wednesday, 25 November 2009

MAD MEN - SEASON 1 (7/10)

USA: Various Directors, 2007 (Created by Matthew Weiner)

After what felt like ages, I've completed my screenings of MAD MEN - Season One. The production design of this show is authentically immaculate. However, for me it was a real case of style of substance until well over half-way through as I was left wondering what all the fuss was about after a few shows in. But I'm glad I stuck with it as the finale had me totally hooked. So yes a slow burner but ultimately a rewarding one with a great script and fine performances throughout.

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Sunday, 22 November 2009

Saturday, 21 November 2009

X-MEN: THE LAST STAND ***

aka: X3
Canada/USA/UK: Brett Ratner, 2006

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DVD COLLECTION ??

Torture Garden

Director: Freddie Francis
DVD Release: 17/10/2005
Region: 2 (UK)
Label: Sony

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Monday, 16 November 2009

Friday, 13 November 2009

TALES FROM THE CRYPT ***

UK/USA: Freddie Francis, 1972

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DVD COLLECTION ??

Race To Freedom: The Story of the Underground Railroad (TV)

Director: Don McBrearty
DVD Release: 3/2/2001
Region: 1 (USA)
Label: Xenon

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

DEAD SET (TV) ****

UK: Yann Demange, 2008

Just watched Charlie Brooker's miniseries for Channel 4, 'DEAD SET'. Very impressive Romero inspired zombie horror. Rare quality genre TV!

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DVD COLLECTION ??

A Christmas Carol (TV)

Director: Clive Donner
DVD Release: 6/11/2006
Region: 2 (UK)
Label: Fox

Sunday, 8 November 2009

Saturday, 7 November 2009

Friday, 6 November 2009

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Monday, 2 November 2009

DVD COLLECTION ??

Braveheart
Blu-ray 2-disc Collector's Edition

Director: Mel Gibson
Blu-ray Release: 2/11/2009
Region: B (UK)
Label: 20th Century Fox

Sunday, 1 November 2009

DVD COLLECTION ??

Bride Wars

Director: Gary Winick
DVD Release: 18/5/2009
Region: 2 (UK)
Label: Fox