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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Batman: The TV Series (1966) Review

Batman: The TV Series (1966)
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For those of you who don't know what the problem is, this is what's keeping the series from being released on dvd and vhs. Warner Brothers owns the character of Batman, while 20th Century Fox owns the series. And all of us Batman fans have to suffer while these suits argue over minute technicalities. But logic would dictate that if the 1966 movie could be released, then the series can be released. So enough you suits! Stop bickering and release the series. In case you can't figure this out, the longer you can't make up your minds, the longer you're not making ANY money. Duh??? Well, to all you batfans out there, you probably don't need me to tell you that this was a wonderful series that combined adventure, suspense, comedy, and sometimes drama. On one extreme, we have hilarious episodes like the one where the Penguin runs for mayor. On the other extreme, there are some surprisingly frightening episodes like 'The Joker Is Wild.' What makes this series so great is that whether it is hilarious or suspenseful and frightening, IT HOLDS YOUR ATTENTION at every moment. Another great thing about this series is that while Batman provides the stability, it is often the villains who are entertaining. So we might cheer for Batman but allow the villains to entertain us. But if you are a Batman fan, you probably already know this. All I can say is, in the meantime, the 1966 Adam West movie, the Tim Burton movies, the animated series, and the animated movies are available. And 'Return to the Batcave' (2003) is a MUST HAVE. So maybe these things that are available on dvd and vhs can tide us over until these suits stop bickering and making excuses. It's been almost 40 years! We Batfans have been more than patient with you! IT's PAST TIME!

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

The Jewel in the Crown (1984) Review

The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
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This DVD set is a real heartbreaker!
The Jewel in the Crown is absolutely one of historic the highlights of "quality" television. An absolutely arresting story. Wonderful script, wonderful acting, etc. I can't add anything on that count to the reviews already here.
That makes the TERRIBLE quality of the DVD transfer all the more disappointing. This set has literally the WORST video quality I have ever seen on a DVD! Murky, muddy picture with visible scratches and dirt on the film. The soundtrack is a little better. On my home theater setup it sounds like its coming over a half-decent clock radio. Seriously, the picture looks like they took an old VHS tape of the show and just ran it through a disc burner.
No, I don't expect blockbuster quality from an 30-year old BBC film, but I would have expected something more like the recent DVD set of Elizabeth R, which is quite watchable.
Sadly, this is almost surely the only DVD we'll ever see of this marvelous series. I'm going to rent the old tapes of this. They might easily be better. If not, I guess this is what we're all stuck with.

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Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 03/27/2001Run time: 750 minutesRating: Nr

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