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Lost In Austen [2008]

starring: Jemima Rooper, Alex Kingston, Lindsay Duncan, Gemma Arterton, Hugh Bonneville
directed by: Dan Zeff

September 29, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised. It was much better than I thought. Although, no Colin still quite enjoyable. Lake scene was a riot! A nice twist to the story. As she says in the movie, "Jane Austen is rolling in her grave." lol

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ER: The Complete Eleventh Season

starring: Noah Wyle, Mekhi Phifer, Alex Kingston, Goran Visnjic, Maura Tierney

April 21, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised. It was much better than I thought. Although, no Colin still quite enjoyable. Lake scene was a riot! A nice twist to the story. As she says in the movie, "Jane Austen is rolling in her grave." lol

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ER: The Complete Tenth Season

starring: Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Mekhi Phifer, Alex Kingston, Goran Visnjic

January 28, 2008
Much of this season is good old reliable ER, well acted, well produced with a good mix of storylines. The characters (mostly) continue to develop in plausible and interesting ways.

The return to the Congo is well done and genuinely tense. On the other hand the incident with Romano (I won't give it away) is a real low point and whoever wrote the script for that should have been fired. The aftermath is also silly and unconvicing, and indeed some of it not in keeping with what we know from previous series. But that is only one storyline and there are many more that more than make up for that blip in the producers' judgment.

Overall, it may not be as fresh and novel as the first season, but if you're an ER fan then ... Read More:

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Doctor Who - Series 4 Vol.3 [2008]

starring: David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Alex Kingston, Tallulah Riley
directed by: Alice Troughton

August 04, 2008
Silence in the Library and Forests of the Dead is an enthralling 2 parter concerned with the terrible vashda nerada. Shadows that have a life of their own and the mysterious River Song all work splendidly to make this a 'must not miss' volume. Midnight finishes it off very well, the Dr scared? Frightened by the potential violence humans are capable of in disturbing conditions, this gives a completely new angle to the Dr's personality. Ripping stuff.

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ER: The Complete Ninth Season

starring: Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Mekhi Phifer, Alex Kingston, Goran Visnjic

October 29, 2007
Whilst being seen as the beginning of the end as such, season 9 is still in no way inferior television. It begins very fast paced, and you actually feel sorry for Romano, who shines this season as a well acted but also very funny character. Abby's family problems are once again a major part of the season, no bad thing as Sally Field is excellent as usual. Mekhi Phifer really fits in well, and I have to admit that Carter's acting skill has definitely improved. To the point where I enjoyed his performances.
And I strangely like Susan Lewis. Her latter storyline is a bit weird, but overall she was very good. And there was a fire this season, at Doc Magoo's, ensuring my 'one fire a season' theory remains in place.
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Essex Boys [2000]

starring: craig fairbrass, Alex Kingston, Charlie Creed-Miles, Tom Wilkinson, Larry Lamb

July 02, 2001
I was hoping for a good British gangster movie but this isn't. A lot of people like Sean Bean but I always got the impression it was somebody acting. The driver was well played and, as usual, the film went up a couple of notches when Tom Wilkinson appeared. As well as the acting the poor script let the film down.

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ER: The Complete Eighth Season

starring: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Paul McCrane

July 16, 2007
Compared to the most recent series, watching this DVD boxset really reminds me of how good ER used to be. Whilst now they rely on big stunts and guest stars there are some amazingly simple and subtle episodes in this series where the writing and the acting really just blow you away.
Points that really stick out for me are Abby's assualt, Elizabeth and Romano discussing Mark after they find out he is gong to die, Carter reading a letter from Mark to the rest of the ER and the fabulous Breakfast Club inspired episode 'Secrets and Lies.'
I think this is the series where you fall in love with Abby and the year that cements her as a classic ER character and I defy anyone not to shed a tear during Mark's illness. This is a series which will make you laugh, ... Read More:

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ER: The Complete Sixth Season

starring: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies, Gloria Reuben, Laura Innes

April 03, 2006
ER season 6 has something pretty magical about it. When you watch the current series, and compare it to this season you find yourself lamenting the fact that the current show doesn't have the same ambience amongst the cast and that in my opinion the writing is not as slick as it is here. Season 6 is for me one of the best seasons of ER ever produced. Fantastic episodes, brilliantly acted include the absolute killer "Be Still My Heart" where tragic consequences occur for two central characters (i wont spoil it for those who do not know what happens.) Also in this set, we have the leaving of Jeanie Boulet (thank god), a guest spot from Alan Alda, a development in the relationship of Carter and Benton, the introduction of key characters for future years such as Luka ... Read More:

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ER: The Complete Seventh Season

starring: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Paul McCrane

September 18, 2006
One of my friends recommended ER to me, and as I saw this for an extremely cheap price in the shop I thought; go for it. And I was very glad that I did.
ER season 7 I found absolutely amazing. I had lots of fun spotting the guest stars and what other shows they recurred on, and in season 7 there are lots to spot. Wentworth Miller is in the first episode at some point. Very interesting.
The acting talent has improved dramatically from season 6. With the exception of Carter, whom I'm almost 100% sure has the range of an egg. Nevertheless, this does not distract from what promises to be, and lives up to its expectations of one of the best seasons. Three characters from the first season still remain, Drs. Green, Carter and Benton. Dr. Green in particular, ... Read More:

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ER: The Complete Fourth Season

starring: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies, Gloria Reuben

May 16, 2005
I loved ER's series one and two. Series Three was good too but I missed and was greatly saddened by a main character's departure. Series four was the first series I didn't captured by the magic,however.

Dr Conray (I think her name was) and Benton's relationship was cool, and ER continues to give off wild situations and alot of drama and heart. But it was too soapy, Carter (I hate him like crazy) still being there and being so annoying, I wished Maggie Doyle (Jorja Fox) was given a bigger role, she would have been more interesting that this blonde doctor with the complex name (luckily she's leaving soon - even though I would have been more happier with Carter leaving)

All in all, it's a great series, but you may feel slightly disapointed compared to the standard ... Read More: