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DVD Review: Marvin Gaye – Final 24: His Final Hours

In my earlier years I was a huge fan of Motown Music. There weren’t too many that were part of the Motown group that I didn’t like. Marvin Gaye was a part of Motown. He was considered the Prince of Motown and yes I was a fan of his music. Some of his biggest hits includes “You’re a Wonderful One”, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”, and “What’s Going On?” Although he was a huge success in his music career … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Keith Moon – Final 24: His Final Hours

This documentary, Keith Moon – Final 24: His Final Hours tells us about the last 24 hours before his death. In case you don’t know who Keith Moon is, he was the drummer for the band, The Who. Moon was on medication to curb his appetite for alcohol. What he took was legal which he had a prescription for. He had been invited to attend a party by Paul McCartney to celebrate the upcoming premiere of the new film The … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Janis Joplin – Final 24: Her Final Hours

If you were a fan of Janis Joplin then this DVD would be interesting to you for sure. I remember listening to her music, specifically “Me and Bobby McGee”. In fact the song was used on the last album she was recording just before her death. Although the entire album was not completed when she died, there was enough material that they could use to put the album together which also includes “Mercedes Benz”. On October 3, 1970 Janis was … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Nicole Brown Simpson – Final 24: Her final Hours

I am sure that most of us remember the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. In this DVD we are shown the dark and tragic end of Nicole’s life. It is a documentary that puts together an in-depth psychological analysis of what life was for her during her last 24 hours alive. On June 12, 1994 Nicole Brown Simpson seemed to have everything. She was vibrant, funny and beautiful. She had lots of money, a great body and two great kids … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Gianni Versace – Final 24: His Final Hours

In this Final 24 series we learn more about the last final 24 hours of the life of Gianni Versace’s life. Danny Wallace narrates this documentary for us. It gives us a look at the dark and tragic end of Versace’s life, piecing together his final day of life before he was brutally murdered at his home in Miami, Florida. Gianni Versace was the most famous fashion designer in the world. All the famous movie stars loved wearing his designs, … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Orlok The Vampire 3D

There is nothing more exciting than to sit down to watch a good horror flick with a bowl of hot buttered popcorn and a tall glass of cold coca-cola and trying to keep from spilling it all when a scary scene comes up making you jump. I have loved horror movies since I was a kid, unfortunately it is not a taste in movies that my husband I share so I have to stay up at night alone if I … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Supervan

Laser Blasting and solar powered! Watch out – It’s One Mean Machine! 70’s Exploitation cinema at it’s best! Supervan is an exciting action packed film. Clint Morgan (Mark Schneider) defies his father by making a decision on his own. He decides to take the chance when he gets to enter his Van into a contest. He has the van customized like no other van has ever been. He has it equipped with lasers and a plush interior and the van … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Wish Me Luck Series 1

This 2 Volume Boxed DVD set, Wish Me Luck Series 1 is based on the true stories of female intelligence agents behind Nazi line. It has a great cast including, Kate Buffery, Jane Asher, Julian Glover, Michael J. Jackson, Warren Clarke and Jeremy Northam. Filmed on location in Britain and France Wish Me Luck boasts strong female characters, tension filled plots and historical authenticity. On Disc 1 there are 4 episodes starting in England in 1942 where Liz Granger living … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Armchair Thriller Set 2

If you are a thriller lover like I am then this DVD set, Armchair Thriller Set 2 is for you. No one can do a good thriller like the Brits do. This set will surely keep you on the edge of your seat. The suspenseful plots trace the stories of desperate people trapped in dire situations. The grimly riveting tales are based on novels by acclaimed authors. These tales feature superb acting, eerie ambiance and twisting plots. The excellent casts … Continue reading

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DVD Review: The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Collection

This is an 11 volume DVD set of  The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Collection which hits the streets on DVD on March 16, 2010. Filled with suspense and psychological depth, we have these 17 feature length mysteries which are based on Ruth Rendell’s bestselling fiction. The stars included are Colin Firth, Honeysuckle Weeks, James D’Arcy, James Calls, Amanda Redman among others. This series had aired on public television in the 1990’s. Rendell combines plots with a keen understanding of the motivations … Continue reading

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