Save for the recent announcement of the Doctor’s new companion, Jenna-Louise Coleman, the leaks have been few and far between so far with respect to the newest series of Doctor Who, set for a Fall 2012 premiere on BBC One. These days, you never know where the Daleks may turn up so I think it’s […]
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Already a stellar year for PBS’ Masterpiece series. It began with the second series of Downton Abbey in January 2012. PBS followed with the announcement that the premiere of the second set of Sherlock 2 would be on May 6. In between, viewers in the States will be treated to the likes of Great Expectations, […]
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That might have been a pig that just flew by my window, not sure. When I looked outside, I saw cats chasing dogs also. What’s up, you’re asking? Well, today’s news marks the third series, in recent weeks, that is a remake that I’m really excited about. First it was Tim Burton applying his greatness […]
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Was it the scriptwriting? John Cleese and Connie Booth would not write a single word of dialogue until each plot was meticulously worked out. “Some people try to write comedy by starting at scene one and writing the dialogue,” Cleese explained in “Fawlty Towers — Fully Booked. “The chances of them getting to a satisfactory […]
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Have to admit, I was a bit skeptical going in to the fourth series of Being Human on BBC Three. If you are preparing for a mega-marathon of the first three series and have not seen series four, please be warned that spoilers are imminent. Why my skepticism? Well, let’s see. Immediately, no Mitchell, no […]
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Ok, I know this will go against almost 2.5 years of periodic anti-remake posts but, have to say, I’m really looking forward to this one. Between this and the upcoming Tim Burton re-do of Dark Shadows, I may just have to change my thoughts on television/film remakes from blanket dislike to looking at each one […]
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Ever since the not-too-be-believed news that CBS would be developing a pilot for a “21st Century Sherlock Holmes” series, Elementary, creators of the BBC’s Sherlock series, have kept a close eye on the American version. Admittedly, you can’t copyright the concept of a 21st Century Sherlock Holmes, but it was a curious decision to pilot […]
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Is there no end to the greatness of Dame Judi Dench? She’s continues as James Bond’s boss, M, in the upcoming Bond film, Skyfall, has won 10 BAFTA’s, 7 Laurence Olivier Awards, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2 Golden Globes, an Oscar and a Tony Award. At 77, the year 2011-2012 has been a rather […]
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I may be a bit late to the party, but for those that have been waiting patiently since Doctor Who showrunner, Steven Moffat, announced that the upcoming series would see the departure of the Doctor’s current companion, Amy (Karen Gillan), and husband, Rory, it will continue to be news and spark heated pub conversation for […]
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Frankenstein – coming to a theatre near you…hopefully If you didn’t get a chance to see this impossible to put in to words National Theatre presentation of the Mary Shelley classic either live or back in March of 2011, this is not to be missed the second time around. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Jonny […]
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