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May 17, 2024, 02:00:19 PM | Title: Dead Set Year: 2008 Director: Yann Demange Rating: 18 Length: 142 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English |
Stars:
Jaime Winstone
Andy Nyman
Riz Ahmed
Chizzy Akudolu
Liz May Brice
Warren Brown
Plot:
Starring Jaime Winstone (Donkey Punch, Kidulthood), Dead Set is E4's new horror series in which the dead are returning to life and attacking the living. Curiously there are a few people left in Britain who aren't worried about any of this - that's because they're the remaining contestants in Big Brother. Cocooned in the safety of the Big Brother house, they're blissfully unaware of the horrific events unfolding in the outside world. Until an eviction night when all hell breaks loose...
Kelly (Winstone), a production runner working on a fictional series of Big Brother, finds herself trying to fend off the walking dead alongside her producer boss Patrick (Andy Nyman, Severance), boyfriend Riq (Riz Ahmed, Britz) and the remaining Big Brother housemates. Featuring cameos from Davina McCall and severally former housemates, this is a cruel and twisted take on one of TV's biggest game shows.
Dead Set was created and written by Charlie Brooker (Nathan Barley co-creator and Guardian columnist).
Extras:
Scene Access
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Interviews
My Thoughts:
This is my second time watching this one after a friend sending it to me for last year's October marathon. After watching it today... I enjoyed it just as much as I did last time... so I will just repeat here what I said last year....
This is what appears to be a UK miniseries. I always include miniseries in my movie count since that is how I watch them. I think it is a plus when watching this if you are already at least familiar with the show Big Brother... if not a fan of it. I have been watching Big Brother for a few years now (though not the UK version) so I think that helped my enjoyment some. I will say that if you are not used to the slang that those in the UK use... some of this can be a little confusing at first. Though this is something I am getting used to myself now that I have a handful of shows from the UK. And I will give it to the UK... they don't have the hang-ups about what they put on TV as we in the US do. There is no way something like this could be aired on a regular TV Channel. It would have to be saved for the premium channels. Even though we aren't as strict as we used to be on the violence... they show violence, use bad language (that we would never get away with) and feel free to show some nudity as well. I see a show like this and wonder why we have some of the rules we have here in the US. And I must say... I had a real blast watching this show I think they did a great job with it. Even if there was a couple of things I could have went without seeing. Which I will leave out of this review. And I am not sure I cared too much for the way it ended. But it didn't effect my fun too much at all. The show uses the newer fast moving zombies instead of the slow/barely moving ones that you see in the original Romero zombie movies. Over-all I say this is a must see for any zombie movie fan.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
Count:
Movie Count: 98
TV Ep. Count: 50 I Made It! (10/20)
Other Count: 8 I Made It! (10/15)
(From Month Long Horror/Halloween Marathon: 2010 on October 28th, 2010)
Member's Reviews
White Christmas, a review by addicted2dvd
 | White Christmas: Diamond Anniversary Edition (1954/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
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Stars:
Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace
Danny Kaye as Phil Davis
Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes
Vera-Ellen [Vera Ellen] as Judy Haynes
Dean Jagger as Major General Thomas F. Waverly
Plot:Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Sing-Along Version
My Thoughts:
I really liked the story here. The whole cast did a wonderful job. Though with a movie called "White Christmas" I would have liked to have seen it centered around Christmas more then this was. But even with that being said, I had a great time watching this film. It has a fabulous ending. The film easily gets you to care about the characters and I am talking about all the major characters. This is a true classic that I will be looking forward to watching every year for my Christmas marathon.
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(From Christmas 2017 on December 2nd, 2017)
Member's TV Reviews
Tom's Random Reviews, a review by Tom
 | Glee: Season One (2010/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia
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Stars:
Plot:
Join the club and bring home the fun with Glee Karaoke and Glee A talented group of high school misfits transforms into a performing sensation with the help of a dedicated teacher. Through laughter, tears, irreverent humor and unforgettable music, they learn to follow their hearts and chase their dreams.
Awards:
Won:
| American Film Institute Awards (2009) | TV Programs of the Year | |
| Golden Globe (2010) | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Chris Colfer) | |
| Golden Globe (2010) | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Jane Lynch) | |
| Golden Globe (2010) | Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Television Series - Musical or Comedy | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series ("Dream On": Neil Patrick Harris) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2011) | Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series - Actress ("The Substitute": Gwyneth Paltrow) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series ("The Power of Madonna": Jane Lynch) |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Actor - Television Comedy or Musical Series (Matthew Morrison) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Actress - in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for Television (Jane Lynch) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Actress - Television Comedy or Musical Series (Lea Michelle) | |
| Golden Globe (2010) | Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical (Matthew Morrison) | |
| Golden Globe (2010) | Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical (Lea Michele) | |
| Golden Globe (2011) | Best Television Series - Comedy Or Musical | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Comedy Series | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2011) | Outstanding Comedy Series | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series ("Wheels": Mike O'Malley) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series ("The Rhodes Not Taken": Kristin Chenoweth) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2011) | Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series - Actress ("Never Been Kissed": Dot Jones) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2011) | Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series - Actress ("Rumours": Kristin Chenoweth) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series ("Mash Up": Matthew Morrison) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series ("Sectionals": Lea Michele) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series ("Laryngitis": Chris Colfer) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2011) | Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series - Actor ("Grilled Cheesus": Chris Colfer) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2011) | Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series - Actress ("Funeral": Jane Lynch) | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards (2010) | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series ("Pilot - Director's Cut": Ryan Murphy, Brad Fulchuk, Ian Brennan) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice TV Breakout Show | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice TV Breakout Star - Female (Lea Michele) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice TV Breakout Star - Male (Cory Monteith) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
After the pilot I was not sure if this series will get above an okay series for me. As a matter of fact it took the whole first disc to convince me otherwise. But after the first few episodes I was hooked. I like how they integrate the music into the storylines. And I like the music choices for the most part.Also Jane Lynch is playing a great nemesis for the glee club as the coach of the chearleading team.
I couldn't resist ordering the second season now, even though I usually wait until the price drops to about half of what it currently is.
It's great that the Blu-ray has on each disc direct access to the songs (even with a play all feature).
| # | Episode | Rating |
| 01 | Pilot |  |
| 02 | Showmance | |
| 03 | Acafellas | |
| 04 | Preggers |  |
| 05 | The Rodes Not Taken | |
| 06 | Vitamin D | |
| 07 | Throwdown | |
| 08 | Mash-Up | |
| 09 | Wheels | |
| 10 | Ballad | |
| 11 | Hairography | |
| 12 | Mattress | |
| 13 | Sectionals |  |
| 14 | Hell-O | |
| 15 | The Power of Madonna | |
| 16 | Home | |
| 17 | Bad Reputation | |
| 18 | Laryngitis | |
| 19 | Dream On | |
| 20 | Theatricality | |
| 21 | Funk | |
| 22 | Journey to Regionals | |
(From Tom's Random Reviews on March 11th, 2012)