The Power
Warner Archive brings us another George Pal science fiction production from the 60’s, “The Power”, starring George Hamilton, Suzanne Pleshette, Michael Rennie and Richard Carlson, the last two being sci-fi veterans. Rennie of course became famous for his role as Klaatu in the original “Day The Earth Stood Still”, and Carlson for a number of 50’s sci-fi classics. Costars include the under appreciated Arthur O’Connell as an absent minded genius, Yvonne De Carlo as his wife, Neahmiah Persoff as an eccentric scientist, a young Earl Holliman as Hamilton’s partner, and Gary Merrill as the gruff detective. Continue reading
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Collector’s Edition
The repackaging department has been busy with this new, “collector’s edition” of the 1975 Best Picture, produced by Michael Douglas, directed by Milos Forman, and starring Jack Nicholson. Continue reading
Castle: The Complete Second Season
Nathan Fillion has made the successful transformation from “Firefly” to “Castle” and is one of the strongest personalities on television because of it. Season two of this popular murder mystery/comedy series takes up where season one left off; more puzzling crimes and the constant sexual banter between Castle, a mystery writer who goes on murder scenes and his “inspiration”, detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), who clashes with him at every opportunity. Continue reading
Sherlock Holmes Double Feature-Sherlock Holmes in Washington/Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
In the 40’s, Basil Rathbone was Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce was Dr. Watson. These two talented actors portrayed the literary detective in a series of Sherlock Holmes films, many produced during the war years. The scripts were updated that took Holmes out of Victorian England, to modern England, bringing a contemporary twist to the characters. Continue reading
Secret Agent AKA Danger Man: The Complete Collection
MPI has released the entire “Secret Agent AKA Danger Man” British television series starring Patrick McGoohan in a new slimline case set, which is good for collectors, as the set includes 18 discs. The series starred McGoohan first as a 30 minute series and then later as an expanded 50 minute show. It was brought to the U.S. in 1965 and renamed Secret Agent and given a new theme song ,made famous by Johnny Rivers. Its a remarkable series for many reasons. Continue reading
Perrier’s Bounty and Paintball DVD Reviews
“Perrier’s Bounty” is an enjoyable little dark comedy Irish crime flick.
“Paintball” is abysmal torture horror. Continue reading
UFC: Ultimate Submissions Blu-ray and DVD Reviews
“UFC: Ultimate Submissions” is a superb best-of collection. Continue reading
Doctor Who: Dreamland and Doctor Who: Planet Of Fire DVD Reviews
While not as good as “The Infinite Quest,” “Dreamland” is a solid little animated “Doctor Who” tale.
“Planet Of Fire” is a good character oriented episode with a mediocre plot. Continue reading
The Essential Games Of The Seattle Mariners DVD Review
Seattle Mariners fans will be delighted by this best of DVD set. Continue reading
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