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Three Steps to the Gallows, a review by GSyren

Title	Three Steps to the Gallows (US: White Fire)
Year	1953
Director	John Gilling
Stars	Scott Brady, Mary Castle, John Blythe, Gabrielle Brune, Colin Tapley
Overview
My thoughts	What's Rita Hayworth and the major from Faulty Towers doing in a an old British crime drama from 1953? Oh, wait, it isn't Rita Hayworth. It's Mary Castle. But by George, she looks incredibly like Rita Hayworth. And as for the major, well it is Ballard Berkeley, but a lot younger, of course. Still, quite recognizeable. It's a case of "who can you trust", and pretty much from the start there is one person where I wondered if he was really trustworth, but there's another that I didn't see coming. There is nothing special about this film, really, but I like these old black-and-white thrillers. And I have always loved London, so it's always fun to see films that are shot in real London locations. Good old Ferdy Mayne is in there, too, but ever since I say "The Fearless Vampire Killers" I always expect to see fangs. The film is supposed to be digitally restored and remastered. And I suppose it is. For the most parts it looks very good, but in some places (probably the reel endings) it is rather worn. But not enough that it should stop you from getting a copy if you are interested in this type of film. I quite liked it (or possibly I was just in the right mood). It kept me from spending the entire afternoon watching the hunt for the Boston Marathon killers on CNN...
Rating

(From Reviews and ramblings by Gunnar on April 19th, 2013)

Justice League vs Teen Titans, a review by addicted2dvd

Justice League vs Teen Titans (2016/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Warner Home Video (United States) Director: Writing: Length: 79 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French

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Stars:
Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman
Christopher Gorham as Flash
Shemar Moore as Cyborg
Jerry O'Connell as Superman
Jason O'Mara as Batman

Plot:
Frustrated and disillusioned about his work alongside the Justice League, Robin is into a new position with a younger super team, the Teen Titans. Readily welcomed aboard, he is immediately intrigued by the mysterious Raven and the unnatural that looms over them - her father, Trigon - a deceptive being powerful enough to destroy Metropolis by pitting the mighty Justice League against the Teen Titans. With loyalties on the line and lives in the balance, the super hero showdown will pit Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Cyborg against the likes of Beast Boy, Starfire, Blue Beetle and Nightwing. Only true teamwork will end the threat in this all-new DC Universe adventure!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes
• 2 Bonus Episodes

I enjoyed this one... though I am not all that familiar with some of the characters in this one. Mainly that of the Teen Titans. It has a good story... it is worth the time put in to watch it.



(From November Movie Marathon: Superhero / Comic Book Movies on November 2nd, 2016)

Doctor Who Marathon, a review by Tom

Doctor Who
Series 2.02 Tooth and Claw
Writer: Russell T Davies (Writer)
Director: Euros Lyn
Cast: David Tennant (The Doctor), Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Pauline Collins (Queen Victoria), Ian Hanmore (Father Angelo), Michelle Duncan (Lady Isobel), Derek Riddell (Sir Robert), Jamie Sives (Captain Reynolds), Ron Donachie (Steward), Thomas J. Smith (The Host), Ruthie Milne (Flora)

Not one of my favorites. I don't think that Doctor Who and a werewolf story fit together. This episode shows the foundation of the Torchwood institute.




(From Doctor Who Marathon on March 12th, 2014)