... I am someone who will start to cringe when a nice old movie comes on and just when I am beginning to enjoy it they break into bloody song!
That said, I fell in love with Blackpool the first time it was broadcast on the BBC. It is just a fabulous, modern musical, sort of in the style ... Read review
Captured at the start of their January 2004 UK tour this film captures The White Stripes ... more
at their incendiary live best. Filmed in classic 'D.A.Pennebaker' - style by Dick Carruthers (Oasis Led Zeppelin Portishead) at The Empress Ballroom in Blackpool this set includes all their classic hits plus songs only ever played live by Jack and Meg - including the limited edition live single 'Jolene'. Tracklisting: When I Hear My Name Black Math Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground I Think I Smell A Rat Take A Whiff On Me Astro Outlaw Blues Jack The Ripper Jolene Hotel Yorba Death Letter Do The Hardest Button To Button Truth Doesn't Make A Noise The Big Three Killed My Baby Wasting My Time You're Pretty Good Looking (For A Girl) Hello Operator Apple Blossom Ball And Biscuit Let's Shake Hands I Fought Piranhas Let's Build A Home Goin' Back To Memphis Seven Nation Army De Ballet Of De Boll Weevil
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Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 1995 - Drama - Director: Ang Lee - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Hugh Laurie, Robert Hardy
Advantages: Fantastic dvd of standout BBC series Disadvantages: No extras!
...I fell in love with Blackpool the first time it was broadcast on the BBC. It is just a fabulous, modern musical, sort of in the style of Moulin Rouge (which I did like), because they sing a wide variety of contemporary and classic songs. It portrays Blackpool both as the glamorous English seaside Vegas that Ripley fantasizes it to be, and also as a somewhat seedy, rundown resort. It is also a mystery and a romance, with a touch of wry humour thrown ... ...D.I. Carlisle. For anyone interested in the new Dr. Who's previous roles, this is a prime example of why he was chosen to become the latest timelord. He is perfect in this role, a joy to watch as always.
He (Detective Carlisle) is investigating a murder, focusing on the local big man about town, Ripley Holden, played by the also excellent David Morrissey. The series unfolds with a good deal of suspense and various subplots involving ... more
I will begin my review by saying I am usually an unequivocal hater of most musicals. I am someone who will start to cringe when a nice old movie comes on and just when I am beginning to enjoy it they break into bloody song!
That said, I fell in love with Blackpool the first time it was broadcast on the BBC. It is just a fabulous, modern musical, sort of in the style of Moulin Rouge (which I did like), because they sing a wide variety of contemporary and classic songs. It portrays Blackpool both as the glamorous English seaside Vegas that Ripley fantasizes it to be, and also as a somewhat seedy, rundown resort. It is also a mystery and a romance, with a touch of wry humour thrown in in the form of David Tennant's standout peformance as D.I. Carlisle. For anyone interested in the new Dr. Who's previous roles, this is a prime example of why he was chosen to become the latest timelord. He is perfect in this role, a joy to watch as always.
He (Detective Carlisle) is investigating a murder, focusing on the local big man about town, Ripley Holden, played by the also excellent David Morrissey. The series unfolds with a good deal of suspense and various subplots involving Ripley's children. His wife is played sympathetically by Cutting It's Sarah Parish. A lot of intrigue and romance ensues, along with some heartbreak and past secrets coming out.
Amidst all this are the musical sequences, in which the cast sing along to the backing tracks of the songs they are performing. The dance routines are sly and funny. They build slowly, making them more realistic in a way than most musicals. Yet the fantasy aspect is there too of course, it is difficult to describe really! My particular favorite moment was when they did a Smiths song, The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, as I love the Smiths and never expected to see their music in a musical format! The music sequences can be watched separately if you wish to on the dvd . That unfortunately is the only real extra, shame on the BBC for not making more effort with a unique series which is supposed to have a sequel sometime, and which contains some of the finest acting talent around. Big thumbs up, one of my favorites!
Advantages: Entertaining, Enjoyable, Well Acted, Different, Unique Disadvantages: Only one series!
...drama? If so the BBC Blackpool DVD series is probably the one for you. It is a mystery murder whodunnit starring David Morrisey (now starring in Basic Instinct 2), David Tennant (the new Dr.Who), Sarah Parish (Cutting It), John Thomson (Cold Feet), Shyanne Holden (Coronation Street) and Steve Pemberton (League of Gentleman) among others. The plot revolves around a murder in a new arcade owned by Ripley Holden (David Morrisey) and the invesigation ... ...are a variety of popular song and dance routines which have you watching open mouthed at this unique show. I won't go any further into the plot as I wouldn't want to spoil it for you.
The DVD comes with 2 discs - 3 episodes on each. You can pick up a copy on amazon for about £12 and possibly cheaper on ebay or another auction site.
This is thoroughly reccommended if you missed the show on the BBC last year. The only downside - well it was only ...
wookiee 31.03.2006
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Advantages: Thoroughly enjoyable Disadvantages: You might want to watch it all the time
If you didn't see this when it was shown on BBC1 television, then a major treat awaits you in your local DVD store or Internet shopping outlet.
Without giving away too much of the story :-
A young scally (supposedly on his stag weekend) is found dead in a locked amusement arcade.
A young Scottish detective is brought in to investigate.
The series shows the personal and public inter-relationships between the larger than life amusement arcade owner, ... ...There are musical interludes throughout where the cast perform various classic and not so classic pop tunes with dance sequences which go from the sublime to the totally ridiculous and back again.
Lots of twists and turns along the way, with great performances from abroad ranging ensemble of actors cast in a totally inspired fashion.
It is probably best to approach this DVD without too much prior knowledge, but look out for the line where the Elvis ...
fairenoughclough 18.10.2005
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