Greg Barbrick

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror DVD Review: Re-Animating the Doctor

The First Doctor lands the TARDIS in the middle of the French Revolution.

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Undersea Edens DVD Review: A Marvelous Viewing Experience

For those who enjoy nature programs about nature, Undersea Edens is a great choice.

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The Origins of Oz DVD Review: The Story of the True Man Behind the Curtain

This documentary makes for a nice companion to the classic film.

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Midsomer Murders: Set 21 DVD Review: The Fictional British County of Midsomer Is Beautiful and Deadly

Four new murder mysteries from the long-running English series.

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Doctor Who: Shada DVD Review: The Doctor Goes to Cambridge to Save the Universe

The fabled, never-aired 1980 serial has one of the strangest histories in the franchise.

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The Tin Drum Criterion Collection DVD Review: Familial Insanity Mirrors Nazi Germany

The Director’s Cut of the acclaimed 1979 Film is finally available from Criterion.

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The Point Definitive Collector’s Edition DVD Review: Celebrating Non-Conformity

Harry Nilsson’s fable is certainly of its era.

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Blackmore’s Night: A Knight in York DVD Review: The Most Ridiculous Real-life Spinal Tap Situation Ever

Intended for those who have drank the Blackmore’s Night Kool-Ade.

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The Yardbirds: Making Tracks DVD Review: Great Performances from the 21st Century Edition of the Band

As this set proves though, the band is not calling it a day just yet.

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Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos Special Edition DVD Review: Earthbound Doctor Saves the Day Again

The monstrous Axos comes to Earth. Good thing the Doctor is here as well.

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Culinary Masterpieces: Special Edition Box Set Review: Appetizing Flicks

An alluring glimpse into the world of high-end dining.

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Woody Herman: Blue Flame DVD Review: An Impressive Story

A performance-filled account of the life of the legendary big-band leader.

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Rashomon Criterion Collection DVD Review: The Best of the Best

The visually stunning masterpiece from “The Emperor” of Japanese cinema remastered and packed with extras.

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Book Review: All the Emperor’s Men by Hiroshi Tasogawa

A riveting account of the events surrounding Akira Kurosawa’s dismissal from Tora! Tora! Tora!

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Rosemary’s Baby Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Masterful Film

Roman Polanski’s American debut took on a life of its own.

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Nazi Collaborators DVD Review: A Worthy Addition to any WWII Buff’s Library

A disturbing, yet fascinating perspective on Nazi collaborators.

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Review: If You Like Quentin Tarantino… by Katherine Rife

A handy compendium of many of the obscure films Tarantino has championed over the years.

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The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye DVD Review: Should be Titled Plastic Surgery Disasters

A flawed, yet ultimately moving account of the “pandrogynous” couple.

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Alcatraz: The Complete Series DVD Review: Lost on the Rock

Bogged down in a confusing sea of pretension.

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Doctor Who: Planet of Giants DVD Review: Reconstructing the Doctor

Another brilliant entry in the ongoing mission to release the early episodes.

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Terra Nova: The Complete Series DVD Review: A Missed Opportunity

It is unfortunate that circumstances went the way they did, but you never know.

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The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Review: Their Funniest Season Yet

After five seasons, series shows no sign of slowing down.

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Book Review: An Askew View 2 by John Kenneth Muir

Recommended for Kevin Smith fans.

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SpokAnarchy! DVD Review: An Excellent Documentary

A chronicle of the vibrant ’80s punk scene in Spokane, WA.

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Queen: Greatest Video Hits DVD Review: Talent, Style, and Grace on Display

If ever there were a band suited to the format of music videos, Queen were it.

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Damon and Pythias DVD Review: Greek Fable of Friendship and Loyalty

A highly entertaining release from the Warner Archive Collection.

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The Costume Drama Classic Collection DVD Review: An Embarrassment of Riches

Over 42 hours of classic British costume drama.

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Frontier Marshal (1939) DVD Review: Randolph Scott Steps into Wyatt Earp’s Boots

Not a Western classic, but a very good genre film.

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They Came to Blow up America DVD Review: A Propaganda Piece Through and Through

A fictionalized tale of a truly frightening Nazi black-op.

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Van der Graaf Generator: Live at the Metropolis Studios, London Review: Who Doesn’t Love the Prog?

The ’70s proggers feature new and old material in concert.

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The Sinking of the Laconia DVD Review: A Top-Notch BBC Program

A fascinating dramatization of a lesser-known, yet incredible incident during World War II.

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Jimi Plays Berkeley DVD Review: Flawed but Fascinating

A near-riot ensues outside while Hendrix blazes onstage.

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Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks DVD Review: A Very Suspenseful Story

A temporary truce between the Doctor and the Daleks fuels this serial.

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This Is Civilization DVD Review: Examining the Controversial Role of Art in Civilization

A powerful study of mankind’s development through the centuries.

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Springtime in the Sierras DVD Review: A Prime Example of the Roy Rogers Formula

Rogers is after the hottest poacher in the Sierras.

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