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Year: 2009
Director: Malcolm Venville
Cast: Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, John Hurt
OverviewWatched: 27th. May 2011
My ThoughtsMy Rating: Should have done better for a -2 -
ETC watched date
(From Dave's DVD/Blu-ray Reviews on May 28th, 2011)
Member's Reviews
Holiday Inn, a review by Danae Cassandra
Holiday Inn
Year of Release: 1942
Starring: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale
Directed By: Mark Sandrich
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Overview:
Experience one of the most popular holiday movies of all-time like never before with the 3-disc Holiday Inn Collector's Set featuring a brand-new color version of the film and the complete CD soundtrack!
Screen legends Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire star as two talented pals who find themselves competing for the affections of the same lovely lady (Marjorie Reynolds) in this Academy Award®-winning† musical, filled with singing, dancing, comedy and romance. Whether you are watching the original black & white masterpiece, discovering the new color version, or listening to the timeless Irving Berlin soundtrack featuring "White Christmas," the 3-disc Holiday Inn Collector's Set is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season!
My Thoughts:
We've been trying to watch this for a few days, but life kept getting in the way. But finally we were able to! Here we have a couple of old Hollywood greats, Astaire and Crosby, doing what they do best (sing, dance, and romance). Crosby is in his usual fine form with several excellent songs, and Astaire wows us with his dancing, especially the firecracker number. Man, he sure could dance!
I can't really consider it a Yuletide film however. Sure, part of the film is set at Christmas, but it encompasses many more holidays and doesn't really have the spirit I expect from a Christmas film. It is, after all, basically about one fellow trying to steal another's gal.
Despite the political incorrectness of it today, I'm glad the blackface number is still included. We can't learn from the past by erasing it. If you must apply modern sensibilities to the number, consider that this was a different time and how far we have come from it - and how far we still have to go.
However it's a great film, really lovely with a great nostalgic feel, warm and romantic. There's great chemistry among the cast, and you end the film with a smile on your face. Really, what more does one want from a romance and a musical? I will be untagging it from the Yuletide group however.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4/5
(From Danae's Yuletide Marathon on December 30th, 2012)
Member's TV Reviews
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 3
Wedding planning puts a strain on any couple. Lois and Clark aren't just any couple. Besides coping with caterers and orange blossoms, they must battle mad scientists, LEX LUTHOR, revived World War II Nazis and other diabolical foes. Which means Lois and Clark face one tough (and action-packed!) trip to the altar.
'The Daily Planet's' ace reporters team for exciting adventure and winning romance in 22 episodes that blew fans and critics away. "'Lois & Clark' has shown renewed superstrength in its third season...by breaking one of the oldest rules in the SUPERMAN canon: Superman has not merely revealed to LOIS LANE his secret identity as CLARK KENT, but he's also become engaged to her! Messing with the Superman myth is one thing; doing it so well is a shock" (Ken Tucker, 'Entertainment Weekly'). Prepare to be shocked...and thrilled!
1. WE HAVE A LOT TO TALK ABOUT
Clark's marriage proposal dosen't get quite the response he hoped for. Lois is glad, sad...and mad!
My Thoughts:
No a bad episode... was pretty good. But I did find myself expecting a little more from the first episode of a season. Not much for this new head of Intergang. She is basically a smart ditz. She has the smarts to do what she wants... but rather use her being hot (if you like the plastic barbie doll type... I do not.) body to help her take advantage of everything.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
2. ORDINARY PEOPLE
Great body - he'll take it! a deranged millionaire thinks his head would look great on Superman's physique.
My Thoughts:
This has never been a favorite episode of mine. OK at best... but nothing special about it.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
3. CONTACT
Save the relationship or save the girl? When their romance endangers Lois, heartbroken Clark breaks up with her.
My Thoughts:
This one is a bit better then the previous one. But yet again it didn't do much for me. And I have to say... I do not care for Lois with short hair.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
4. WHEN IRISH EYES ARE KILLING
Lover, come back. Lois uses an old beau to respark the flame with Clark. But the beau is using Lois, too.
My Thoughts:
Another episode that while not bad... I really couldn't get into. It just felt like this episode served little purpose other then being space filler. This finishes off the first disc... and I wasn't thrilled with any on this disc. But now that I think about it... I do thing that maybe season 3 was my least favorite season of the series.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
(From Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Marathon on July 27th, 2009)