This new Acorn Media release takes us to merry England, following the inspirations and histories behind what would become Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights....
miniseriesI, Claudius - The Complete Series: DVD Review
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Written by DVDFile
It looks like it was photographed through a burlap sack, but this 35th Anniversary Edition of I, Claudius is nevertheless a mesmerizing telefilm drama.... A Woman of Substance Trilogy: DVD Review
Monday, May 28, 2012
Written by DVDFile
This one isn't exactly a technical knockout, but if you're looking for something to cool your Downton Abbey withdrawals, there might be some Substance for you here.... Washington - Behind Closed Doors: DVD Review
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Arn: The Knight Templar - The Complete Series: BD Review
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Love in a Cold Climate: DVD Review
Friday, July 06, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Judi Dench and an all-star cast populate this miniseries about the agonies and ecstasies of the U.K. in the early 20th century.... The Kent Chronicles: DVD Review
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Kim Catrall, William Shatner, and Don Johnson all star in this surprisingly dull John Jakes miniseries.... Treasure Island: BD Review
Friday, September 14, 2012
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Eddie Izzard sports a skull tattoo like he really means it here, but this new Treasure Island ends up really just being lost at sea... The Sinking of the Laconia: DVD Review
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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This Birtish miniseries doesn't get an air-tight standard-def presentation on DVD, but there's no denying it offers a compelling basic scenario.... The Romance Collection - Special Edition: DVD Review
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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A&E re-releases some of its most recognizable British titles on this new standard-def compilation.... The Forsyte Saga Collection: DVD Review
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
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This miniseries feels like it should work, but for one reason or another, it never quite delivers.... Cloudstreet: DVD Review
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The acclaimed Australian miniseries based on Tim Winton's bestselling novel gets a sturdy standard-def DVD edition.... The Crimson Petal and the White: DVD Review
Monday, November 19, 2012
Written by DVDFile
World Without End: DVD Review
Thursday, January 03, 2013
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This Ken Follett miniseries has all the bells and whistles of a major TV event, but never quite makes good on them.... Lillie: DVD Review
Friday, January 18, 2013
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Francesca Annis is impressive as the title character here, but this standard-def re-release is a tough sell.... The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie: DVD Review
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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Not even a high-def bump could make this well-meaning Geraldine McEwan miniseries look and sound all that much better than it does here... The Bible - The Epic Miniseries: BD Review
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Written by DVDFile
Just in time for Easter, this massive undertaking based on a book you may have heard of hits high-def.... Disc News Update 01.24
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
The new Almodovar, a 3D animal documentary, and a DVD edition of the Stephen King miniseries Bag of Bones headline today's announcements.... |