Features
Friday, January 8 2010
The Best DVDs of 2009
Let's face it, when the content inside is less than meaningful, how better to market your particular movie than with plenty of digital packaging bells and whistles. Many of our 2009 choices reflect this strategy. Others are great all by themselves.
Friday, October 12 2007
Part 5 - Beyond the Envelope
The format forced the issue among cult and commercial products. And TV on DVD highlighted the cream of the creative, forward thinking crop.
Reviews
Friday, July 2 2010
Cop Show, Existential Drama, Comic Period Piece -- That's 'Life on Mars'
Much like Mad Men unapologetically represents the inequalities of its time period, Life on Mars revels in the lack of political correctness that is an ingrained part of contemporary (that is, 1973) society.
Monday, December 14 2009
Life on Mars: Series 2
Life on Mars: Series 2 is a prime example of how a TV series should be done. Every element, including the decision to end after 2 series, is meant to add to the show's overall brilliance.
Monday, July 27 2009
Life on Mars: Series One
The show simultaneously manages to be a credible period cop show, a futuristic science-fiction thriller and something of a current social commentary.
Thursday, October 9 2008
Life on Mars: Series Premiere
Harvey Keitel makes a great entrance in Life on Mars. You expect as much, of course, because he's Harvey Keitel. But it is truly great.
Blogs
Thursday, December 16 2010
Life on Mars: The Complete UK Collection
Life on Mars: The Complete UK Collection - Acorn Media [$79.99]
