The epic mini-series adaptation of James Clavell’s novel (he also served as one of the show’s producers), Shogun continues this week, as I dive into disc two, which includes episode two and parts of episode three which originally aired on the 16th and 17th September, 1980, following the airing of the three hour premiere on…
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The Curse of La Llorona (2019) – Blu-Ray Review
While Warner Brothers may have some issues with its DC Extended Universe, it’s horror films set in The Conjuring Universe continue to do their job, deliver some solid scares (and some mediocre ones) and usually attracts solid casts. The Curse of La Llorona is the sixth film in the shared universe, connected, in this case,…
Miami Vice (1989) – To Have and to Hold, and Miami Squeeze
The final season of Miami Vice continues this week as we bid farewell to a couple of characters. To Have and to Hold was written by William Conway, and debuted on 10 February, 1989. The episode sees the final apparance of Sonny Crockertt’s (Don Johnson) ex-wife Caroline (Belinda Montgomery) and his son, Billy (Clayton Barclay…
The Babadook (2014) – Jennifer Kent
The final film in the What Else to Watch list following my screening of Picnic at Hanging Rock for DK Canada’s The Movie Book is this terrifying Australian film The Babaook. A widowed mother, Ameila (Essie Davis) and her young son, Samuel (Noah Wiseman) are put through the wringer by director/writer Jennifer Kent, as Samuel’s…
This Sporting Life (1963) – Lindsay Anderson
Richard Harris headlines the next film in the What Else to Watch list featured in DK Canada’s The Movie Book, following the recommendation of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Harris stars as Frank Machin, a miner who eventually finds success on the rugby field, something he’s wanted for a long time. He lodges in the…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1994) – The House of Quark, and Equilibrium
Station log: stardate unknown Ronald D. Moore pens the script from a Quark (Armin Shimerman) story by Tom Benko. It first aired on 10 October, 1994. The Ferengi’s lies get him into big trouble this week when he claims he killed a Klingon in his bar. The warrior’s widow, Grilka (Mary Kay Adams) arranges for…
Rome, Open City (1945) – Roberto Rossellini
Rome, Open City, Roberto Rossellini’s first film is on the What Else to Watch list following my screening of Bicycle Thieves as I continue my exploration of DK Canada’s The Movie Book. Decidedly melodramatic the story is set in World War II Rome, and the story weaves a group of characters together, as they work…
Doctor Who (Matt Smith) – The Wedding of River Song, and The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe
The Wedding of River Song, which aired on 1 October, 2011, was penned by Steven Moffat, and brought the sixth series of the relaunched Doctor Who to a close. Things are strange from the off, as the Doctor (Smith) seems to be stuck in a bit of an alternate timeline where all of time seems…
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) – Deja Q, and A Matter of Perspective
Captain’s log: stardate 43539.1 It’s time for the seemingly annual season visit with that omnipotent rogue, Q (John de Lancie). Written by Richard Danus, the episode debuted on 5 February, 1990. Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of the Enterprise are trying to save the people of Brial IV. It seems their moon has become…
Quantum Leap (1993) – The Beast Within and The Leap Between the States
Sam (Scott Bakula) finds himself in rural Washington state on 6 November, 1972. Despite the fact that he is mistaken for bigfoot in the episode’s opener, we soon learn he’s a Vietnam vet, named Henry, who has been living in the woods. The Beast Within was written by John D’Aquino, who previously played Frank in…
The King and I (1956) – Walter Lang
Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr light up the screen in the next recommendation from the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book following my screening of Oklahoma! The Rogers and Hammerstein musical soars to life in a stunning adaptation that doesn’t sacrifice story for musical numbers. Instead, the story is just as important, if…
High Noon (1952) – Fred Zinnemann
I have been long overdue to watch this movie, so I was very happy to dive back into the action genre of the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book. This one leads off a number of westerns that I have either never seen or longing to rewatch. This one, however, was well…
