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TELEVISION | ‘Republic of Doyle’ is a fun, Newfie, father-son, gumshoe series
Mystery, comedy, action and romance combine in this lively series set in far eastern Canada. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | September 2, 2018 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Canadian Television, Criticism, Rag Bloggers, Replublic of Doyle, Television
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TELEVISION | ‘Flashpoint’ is an engaging Toronto SWAT-type thriller
CBS aired 75 edge-of-your-seat episodes of this emotional, well-written Canadian series. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 9, 2017 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films and TV series that readers … Continue reading
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TELEVISION | ‘Cold Squad’ is first-class Canadian procedural with sharp female head
Vancouver is setting for smart 98 episodes in which hundreds of B.C. baddies get their comeuppance. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 9, 2016 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Canadian Television, Cold Squad, Criticism, Jule Stewart, Rag Bloggers, Vintage Television
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TELEVISION | ‘Artful Detective’ is highly enjoyable Canadian historical mystery series
Set in Toronto, circa 1895-1901, and featuring a clever police inspector who often invents techniques to fight crime, this long-running skein is a real treat. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 8, 2015 [In his Rag Blog … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Canadian Television, Criticism, Murdoch Mysteries, Rag Bloggers, Television, The Artful Detective
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Alan Waldman : Canada’s Two ‘Da Vinci’ Series Are Dramatic and Powerful
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Canadian genius writer-producer Chris Haddock hit the bullseye with excellent procedurals Da Vinci’s Inquest and Da Vinci’s City Hall. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 20, 2012 [In his … Continue reading
Alan Waldman : Saskatchewan Sitcom ‘Corner Gas’ is Highly Original and Really Funny
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Canadian comic, writer, and actor Brent Butt (his real name) has created a brilliant tiny-town sitcom named Corner Gas that’s justifiably a massive hit north of the border. By Alan Waldman | … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Canadian Television, Corner Gas, Criticism, Vintage Television
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