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"The Snowmen" isn't just a Doctor Who Christmas special; it's the next chapter of the story and introduces a new companion.
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Movie Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Not Quite What I Expected
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a fun romp; just don't expect too much.
Read More »Movie Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Don’t waste your time and money, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is boring.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition [5-Disc Set]
While I found the theatrical cut already bloated, the "extended edition" adds 50 minutes (20 of which are credits).
Read More »DVD Review: Richard III
One of the best film adaptations of a Shakespeare production I've ever seen.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: The Lord of the Rings – The Motion Picture Trilogy
Just like the nine men who wore the rings, these nine discs have been corrupted.
Read More »DVD Review: Armchair Thriller, Set 1
A fun collection of suspenseful British dramas. Give it a whirl.
Read More »DVD Review: Playing Shakespeare – Featuring Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart, and Ben Kingsley
Barton and his actors bring Shakespeare back to a human level without sacrificing the magic or beauty of the language.
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