Category Archives: British Films

The Strange World of Planet X (1958) Rated NR

 A visitor from space warns those on Earth not to play with the Earth’s magnetic field. Starring Forrest Tucker, Gaby AndrĆ©, and Martin Benson.  There is nothing about this film that is remarkable; it’s a sci-fi movie that is very … Continue reading

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Loaded (AMC) Rated NR

Four friends become millionaires when they sell their video game company. Starring Jim Howick, Samuel Anderson, and Nick Helm. This show is like Halt and Catch Fire, but it’s the British version. However, I wasn’t as impressed with this show; … Continue reading

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Pride and Prejudice (1995) Rated TV-PG

Elizabeth Bennet matches wit with haughty Mr. Darcy, while her marriage-minded mother waits for a wealthy gentleman. Based on the book by Jane Austen. Starring Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, and Susannah Harker. This is by far, the best interpretation of … Continue reading

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Spy in the Wild (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Animatronic creatures are put into the wild to observe their behavior. Starring David Tennant, Philip Dalton, and Frederique Olivier. This series is brilliant with its concept of using cameras that infiltrate the animals’ habitats in order to learn more about … Continue reading

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Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) Rated NR

Robbie and the reindeer have a business that offers tours. Starring Ardal O’Hanlon, Jane Horrocks, and Steve Coogan. I was rather disappointed with these films. While this one was cuter than the original film, I didn’t like how adult the … Continue reading

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SAS Rogue Heroes (Epix) Rated TV-MA

      Ā Based on the book by Ben Macintyre about the creation of the Special Forces unit. Starring Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, and Jacob Ifan.Ā  While the miniseries entertains and tells the story of Britain trying to hold onto … Continue reading

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Second Star to the Left (2001) Rated NR

A hamster, a rabbit, and a guinea pig are on a journey to deliver a present that was lost by Santa. Starring Hugh Laurie, Barbara Windsor, and Mark Williams. This short story about the Christmas season is cute. The little … Continue reading

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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Rated PG-13

An heiress longs to be an opera singer but has a terrible singing voice. Based on a true story. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. This film doesn’t really have a cinematic problem. The main issue I have … Continue reading

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke: New Evidence (2022) Rated NR

A joint team of investigators from the U.S. and U.K. seeks to find out what really happened to the Roanoke colony. Starring Scott Dawson and Mark Horton Genres. This is an interesting documentary. We have a couple of scientists excavating … Continue reading

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Shameless (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

This series follows the lives and relationships of the Gallagher family in Manchester. Starring David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, and Alice Barry. This is the British version of the show Shameless. The Brits really do a wonderful job at comedy. While … Continue reading

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