The Briefcase:
Adding his own brand of smoldering sexuality to the show — which as of late seems to be his trademark — appearing up on countless series to add some sizzle, this time around Blair Underwood looks as though he may stay awhile. Given a fascinating backstory as Simon Elder that I won’t even dream of revealing except to say it contains a mostly unknown piece of history, he makes a grand entrance in what Orson Welles once said is the ultimate star role in that his character is discussed at great length for several episodes before he’s ever seen. Not to mention, Underwood lends another much needed sense of Darling-free mystery to the show.
Meet Simon Elder:
Yet there appears to be something in his easygoing charm and bravado that doesn’t quite sit right, nor do the confident smiles of Tripp or most of the Darling clan. But in a world where plenty of people are ready to do their dirty work and vaults are filled around the city with gold and jewels for whatever blackmail needs may come one’s way, just who is telling the truth and whom can Nick trust? While of course, this isn’t solved in the first season, some major revelations are revealed throughout and viewers held their breaths in anticipation from one episode to the next when promos like this hit the airwaves.
The Secret:
The show is soon to be released in a wonderfully packaged three-DVD set that contains tons of bonus material including some fascinating commentary, bloopers, and deleted scenes. However my favorites were the behind the scenes featurettes that let you in on how the world of the Darlings is created (shot in L.A. with green screen backdrops to make it look like New York in the post-production), as well as the elaborate set decoration and couture clothes. Viewers who enjoyed ABC’s hit soap won’t be disappointed.
Additionally, it offers a second chance to get caught up with the brilliant writing and multi-faceted plot filled with secrets, deception, intrigue, romance, and comedy with ten jam-packed episodes, whether you were a devoted fan or hoping to tune in to the launch of the second season in a few weeks, which will find Lucy Liu added to the cast. Enhanced for 16x9 televisions and transferred in beautiful digital widescreen with French, Spanish and English subtitles as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, on DVD, the show looks better than ever, without the annoyance of commercials and reels you in, much like Nick, with its flirtations and confrontations all begging to be watched in a mini Dirty Sexy Money home theatre styled marathon when it hits shelves on September 16. And for an equally wicked double feature of the rich and careless, be sure to couple the show with a screening of the first season of Gossip Girl, also new to DVD shelves.
Article comments
1 - JimmyJames
I actually just started getting into Dirty Sexy Money and i thought it was good silly fun. I checked out this and got myself all caught up for the new season. I wonder if my parents felt the same way about Dynasty or Dallas.
2 - Jen
Hey There,
Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment.
First off-- great handle (News Radio fan?). Secondly, excellent call and I think you're right. I'm too young to recall Dallas but I do vaguely remember some of the "catfights" between Crystal and Alexis on Dynasty and it definitely had the same vibe but this seems much funnier. I know, I love those ABC episode players-- thanks for adding in the link there so others can get caught up too.
- Jen
3 - LucyLu
OMG... was walking to work today and passed this construction site for Darling Tower! Can they really be building this in NYC???
4 - Jen
Too funny-- ABC's pulling out all the stops! :)
5 - JimmyJames
Love my News Radio. During my recent unemployment stint, I caught some old Dallas reruns, and they seemed a little more serious than things like DSM. I am not sure if DSM is purposely winking its eye at us, saying "hey we remember the old shows and this is done with tongue firmly planted in cheek" or ... do are they oblivious and really putting out a serious show. I think the former, but you never know.
6 - Jen
I agree-- think the former as well but a good friend told me to add Dallas to my Netflix queue a.s.a.p. so if I get a chance to start watching, I'll be sure to review here.
P.S. I STILL miss Phil Hartman. News Radio ruled and I own every season he was on! Great taste again there, Jimmy James. :)
7 - Greg-eddie
For my Dirty Sexy Money the main difference between this show and the old school shows--Dallas, Dynasty--might be the attitude of the viewers towards the show. We live in a more ironic time, perhaps, than when Dallas was on TV. I can remember people seriously needing to know who shot JR. The wealth in that show was entirely something to aspire to. DSM seems to acknowledge the deprivation of the wealthy, maybe? It's a fun ride however you slice it. Love these inside with the stars interviews. A great cast, with some exciting additions for season two.
8 - Jen
Very well put, Greg-eddie, and I think you're so right! Thanks for the great comment and I loved that clip you provided. I'm going to be adding that one actually to my review of DSM on my own site Film Intuition. For more great "inside" views, the DVD set was packed with cool extras that I'm sure you'd enjoy if you haven't checked it out already.