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Eclipse Series 17: Nikkatsu NoirThese five films from the golden-era of the legendary Nikkatsu studio shows off the never-ending ways Japanese filmmakers were able to combine the best elements of pulp and epic Japanese storytelling. [6 November 2009] America’s Best Dance Crew: A Step Into the LimelightAmerica's Best Dance Crew judge Shane Sparks explains his show's unlikely beginnings, its ongoing significance, and what hopes lie ahead for crew-based hip-hop dancing... [25 September 2009] Reviews
Fawlty Towers: The Complete Collection RemasteredA TV gem from decades ago finds itself compiled in a DVD set that will delight its viewers, whether they've seen "The Germans" a thousand times before, or have never been anywhere near a Flying Circus. [10 November 2009] 
The Elephant KingA familiar story about two naive, young Westerners that head to the Far East in search of adventure and inner-peace. Latent Orientalism interferes with the visual delights. [26 October 2009] 
The Hills: Season FiveAt the end of the day it's all about the bodies, the cars and the clothes, as well as the incredible things that occasionally come out of the cast-members' mouths. [9 October 2009] 
Nip/Tuck: Season Five, Part TwoThe plastic surgery drama comes to DVD again, in a season that sees Christian get cancer and Sean get a little wild. [8 October 2009] 
Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and DeathWhile Wallace and Gromit are as likable and fun to watch as ever, the producers seem to have taken a cue from the titular wacky-inventors, and put the series on auto-pilot. [29 September 2009] 
Easy VirtueNoel Coward's play is brought to the screen with Jessica Biel in the lead role, but the film loses much of the bite of the stage version. [23 September 2009] 
Take OutA spare plot, an unlikely set of heroes, and a sprawling backdrop creates an experience that will likely be studied in film schools for years to come. [9 September 2009] 
Angry Monk: Reflections on TibetDirector Luc Schaedler tries to show the rest of the world a side of Tibet it hasn't seen before, but doesn't go far enough in his examination to hammer his point home. [27 August 2009] 
Quincy Jones’ 75th Birthday Celebration: Live at Montreux 2008Claude Nobs pulls out all the stops, putting on a birthday show for his friend and mentor, Quincy Jones, that brings together some of the best talent. [25 August 2009] 
Edge of ExistenceThis show’s top-notch filming, hip soundtrack, and the host’s ‘everyman’ demeanor help it stand out from the crowd. [17 August 2009] 
Alien TrespassX-Files alum R.W. Goodwin takes a stab at recreating his favorite genre but why? and for whom? [12 August 2009] 
Two LoversJoaquin Phoenix’s last movie? Maybe. One of his career’s best performances? Absolutely. [6 August 2009] 
IncendiaryDirector Sharon Maguire tries to play with the thriller genre in Incendiary, but makes a big mess in the process. 
Big Man JapanDaisatou’s government job involves wearing enormously large underwear and fighting large, skyscraper-high monsters. [5 August 2009] BlogsConsuming Consumables: Fawlty Towers: The Complete Collection Remastered [23 November 2009] |
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