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Alan Waldman : My Favorite Films (and TV Shows) of 2012
Les Misérables was Alan’s top pick.My 13 favorite films(and 43 TV shows) of 2012 ‘Les Miz‘ was #1 and ‘I Am‘ was #2. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 10, 2013 Les Misérables (U.K.) is a magnificent … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman: ‘Rumpole of the Bailey’ is Superior Legal Britcom
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Rumpole of the Bailey, a classic British TV legal series, delighted 95% of viewers. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 28, 2012 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman: ‘Father Ted’ is Howlarious Irish Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Anglo-Irish sitcom Father Ted brilliantly spoofs Catholic clergy in one of the funniest TV series ever. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 12, 2012 [In his weekly column, Alan … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Thin Blue Line’ is Uproarious Britcom
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: One of the cleverest, funniest-ever British sitcoms, The Thin Blue Line, available on YouTube, really should not be missed. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 5, 2012 [In his … Continue reading
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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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Alan Waldman : ‘Rebus’ is Fine Scottish Cop Series
The grizzled Ken Stott played the older Rebus. The earlier shows featured John Hannah (inset photo below). Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: Rebus is an excellent Scottish TV series based on Ian Rankin’s outstanding mystery-crime novels. … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : Anglo-Welsh Sitcom ‘Gavin & Stacey’ is Wacky Gem
Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: Englishman James Corden and Welshwoman Ruth Jones wrote and performed in one of the freshest, wackiest TV comedies in years: the award-gobbling, Anglo-Welsh sitcom Gavin & Stacey By Alan Waldman | … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : NBC’s Short-Lived ‘Life’ Is Smart, Quirky Cop Show
Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: Short-lived NBC cop show Life is smart, quirky, and gripping. Damian Lewis is wonderful as the LAPD cop, falsely imprisoned for murder, who pursues the real killer and conspirators. By Alan … Continue reading
Alan Waldman : ‘Bedazzled’ is Brilliant British Comedy Classic
Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: The 1967 Peter Cook and Dudley Moore film Bedazzled is a comedy classic. It’s one of the most brilliant, hilarious British movies ever. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : Brit TV’s ‘League of Gentlemen’ a Hilarious Small-Town Horror Spoof
The League of Gentlemen is a mind-blowing British horror spoof.Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: The League of Gentlemen is a bizarre, hilarious Brit TV spoof of horror films. It is one of the most original and … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Intelligence’ Is a TV Treasure You May Have Missed
The late and lamented Canadian television series, Intelligence. Screen grab from NetFlix.Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: The late and much-lamented Canadian television series, Intelligence. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | October 3, 2012 [In … Continue reading
