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TV on DVD: “Life on Mars: The Complete Series”
Life on Mars: The Complete Series (2009, ABC Studios/Buena Vista) purchase from Amazon: DVD Being a fan of the original BBC version of Life on Mars, I was leery of the ABC version when
Read More »TV on DVD: “The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin: The Complete Series”
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Complete Series (2009, E1) purchase from Amazon: DVD What I love about the digital age is the opportunity for older series, obscure to most modern audiences,
Read More »Product Test: By Lauren Luke Makeup
Lauren Luke is the other British YouTube sensation. And unlike Susan Boyle, she hasn’t been hospitalized for exhaustion. Instead, Lauren Luke has gone from making videos in her bedroom showing people how to put
Read More »TV on DVD: “Gavin & Stacey, Season One”
Gavin & Stacey, Season One (2009, BBC Video) purchase from Amazon: DVD For those of you who a enjoy a great romantic comedy, you can’t do any better than the BBC’s irresistible TV series,
Read More »DVD Review: “The IT Crowd: The Complete First Season”
The IT Crowd: The Complete First Season (2009, MPI Home Video) purchase this DVD from Amazon: DVD I love when a new show meets all expectations — and surpasses them, as is the case
Read More »Mix Six: “UK in the ’80s”
DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE Okay…I admit to being a UK popophile (Hey now!). What can I say? The ’80s was the decade of my youth, so naturally I’m going have a special place
Read More »The Three Strike Rule: And Now, a Word from Our Sponsor
Last week I read an article in the L.A. Times’ business section that detailed how Americans are watching television at an all-time high these days. To quote Alana Semuels’ piece, “The Nielsen Co.’s ‘Three
Read More »DVD Review: “Saxondale Complete Seasons 1 & 2″
Steve Coogan’s popularity in the United States is continuing to grow as he appears in acclaimed films such as Hamlet 2 and Tropic Thunder, not to mention his supporting role in the popular Night
Read More »DVD Review: “Skins, Volume 1″
Anyone who reads my Three Strikes Rule column is aware of how much I love the BBC’s much-hyped drama Skins. Funny, heartbreaking and painfully accurate, Skins is as much a series about coping with
Read More »DVD Review: “Torchwood: The Complete Second Season”
I’m hooked on Torchwood, the BBC’s latest sci-fi drama (a spinoff from their cult hit, Dr. Who). The entire second season has just been released on a five-disc DVD box set. If you’re a
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