Elizabeth Periale

Lovejoy: Series 3 DVD Review: Is Lovejoy Looking for Love?

A great edition in the series, with lots of the usual fun that Ian McShane’s Lovejoy brings.

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Horns Blu-ray Review: Daniel Radcliffe Can Still Talk to Snakes

The real reason to see Horns, of course, is for Daniel Radcliffe, who is quite good as Ig, American accent, horns, and all.

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 Digital Download Review: Here Be Dragons

Hiccup and Toothless are still a great team and How To Train Your Dragon 2 is a nice middle chapter in their story.

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Lovejoy: Series 2 DVD Review: Ian McShane Is Back for More Antiques, Crime and Fun

Ian McShane is charming and funny and even a little bit tough when necessary. He is wonderful as Lovejoy, and his show is as charming as its star.

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Inspector Manara: Season Two DVD Review: Crime and Amore

Luca’s intuitive yet iconoclastic approach to crime-solving is a lot of fun to watch, but it is the romance of Luca and Lara that is sure to keep viewers interested and involved.

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Book Review: The Wizard of Oz FAQ by David J. Hogan: Over the Rainbow and Beyond

It covers all aspects of Oz, from Garland’s recording of “Over the Rainbow” to costumes to casting, to fan reaction to the film – and yes, even includes stories about Ebsen and the Munchkins

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Inspector Manara: Season One DVD Review: Crime-solving, Italian style

Inspector Manara features a winning mixture of comedy and mystery.

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Donna Detective: Season 1 DVD Review: Ahhh, Roma

It may seem impossible to American viewers to take Lisa seriously when watching her switch gears so quickly but that is exactly the show’s charm.

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Lovejoy: Series 1 DVD Review: Ian McShane Is a Lovable Rascal (and Might Just Teach You a Thing or Two about Antiques)

The true pleasures of the show are in the charm of its star and the great settings and art objects he shares with the audience.

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Girl Trouble (1942) DVD Review: Romantic Comedy Lite

Girl Crazy is an extremely silly romantic comedy, but offers fast-paced fun.

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Woman’s World DVD Review: It’s Frothy, ’50s Fun

This welcome arrival to DVD is good fun and should be enjoyed on repeat viewings.

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Book Review: Borderline Is Lawrence Block’s Pulp Fiction

It shows what a training ground pulp fiction played for such a good and prolific writer as Block.

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Dan Curtis’ Dracula Blu-ray Review: Jack Palance Is Dead and Loving It

With an emphasis on scares, it’s great to re-welcome Dan Curtis’ Dracula to the filmed pantheon of the infamous bloodthirsty Count.

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Bachelor Flat DVD Review: Everybody Loves Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas’ attempts to steer clear of his female fans, including the adorable Jessica the dachshund, provide the real laughs in Bachelor Flat.

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The Maltese Falcon (1941) Blu-ray Review: The Stuff Dreams Are Made of

When Huston, Bogart, Astor, and the rest of the crew got together it was movie magic.

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It’s A Wrap: The 2014 Humphrey Bogart Film Festival

It is quickly becoming a wonderful tradition for film buffs and Bogie enthusiasts – in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

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Here’s Looking At You, Kid: The 2014 Humphrey Bogart Film Festival Preview

Sounds like a busy, film-filled (and pretty fun) weekend.

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20 Feet from Stardom Movie Review: Backup Singers Take Center Stage

A fine film for any music fan to watch.

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Book Review: Grimm: Below the Surface: The Insider’s Guide to the Show

A great companion guide to the series, as well as a reference guide to Portland’s creepiest inhabitants.

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The Nut Job Blu-ray Review: Amiable Enough to Entertain the Kiddos

It brings to mind classic Bugs Bunny – alas, none of the characters have quite the personality of Bugs, but then, who does?

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Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series 11 DVD Review: Poirot’s Still Got It

A welcome addition to fans of David Suchet’s definitive portrayal of the little Belgian sleuth.

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Joanna Lumley’s Nile and Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey DVDs Review: Take a Tour with Patsy

Equally at home in drama or comedy, Joanna Lumley seems to have found a new calling in these travel programs.

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Les Petits Meurtres D’Agatha Christie: Set 1 DVD Review: Who Needs Poirot?

This delightful new box set of Christie mysteries is worth the effort of reading a few subtitles.

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