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The tale of NokduThe tale of Nokdu, DVD
DVD - 2019 | KoreanDVD, 2019. Language: Korean
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Added Aug 24, 2021
Nŏ to in'ganini?Nŏ to in'ganini?, DVDNi ye shi ren lei ma? = Are you human too?
DVD | KoreanDVD. Language: Korean
calvoer's rating:
Added Aug 24, 2021
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One of the best and most intelligent Korean dramas, featuring the incredible Seo Kang Joon who plays both the robot and his human counterpart. The twists and turns got a little hard to keep up with but on the whole, very good scriptwriting. It's just the kind of Kdrama I like - romance, comedy, and action. Usually I fast forward through subplots that I find boring, but this was great throughout.One of the best and most intelligent Korean dramas, featuring the incredible Seo Kang Joon who plays both the robot and his human counterpart. The twists and turns got a little hard to keep up with but on the whole, very good scriptwriting. It's…
When the weather is fineWhen the weather is fine, DVDNalssiga Joeumyeon Chajagagesseoyo
DVD - 2020 | KoreanDVD, 2020. Language: Korean
calvoer's rating:
Added May 07, 2021
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Of all the many Korean series I've watched this year, mostly on Netflix, this is the best one and the most unique. Set in a village teeming with life, it has an organic, earthy quality that I loved. Parts of it are fast-paced and funny, but mostly it takes its time in revealing the characters' stories in a quite poetic way. There is plenty of romance as well. I especially liked the background music, often a simple guitar melody. The standard in Korean TV series is 16 episodes, and like most of them the plot starts to sag at about the 2/3 point. You can tell they are looking for ways to stretch it out, endlessly repeating scenes and dwelling too much on a subplot. But overall, this is a wonderful program.Of all the many Korean series I've watched this year, mostly on Netflix, this is the best one and the most unique. Set in a village teeming with life, it has an organic, earthy quality that I loved. Parts of it are fast-paced and funny, but mostly…
The Heart GuyThe Heart Guy, DVDSeries 1
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
calvoer's rating:
Added Nov 03, 2019
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I only watched 2 episodes. This is meant to be a sort of Doc Martin of the Outback, but unfortunately it lacks the charm, subtle humor, and real characters that you find in any society that make Doc Martin appealing. Instead, this features sleek toned bodies, perfect teeth, trite situations, and rapid-fire one-liners. From what I've seen of Australian t.v. in the library collection, this is pretty typical.I only watched 2 episodes. This is meant to be a sort of Doc Martin of the Outback, but unfortunately it lacks the charm, subtle humor, and real characters that you find in any society that make Doc Martin appealing. Instead, this features sleek…
The Alan Bennett CollectionThe Alan Bennett Collection, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
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Added Oct 29, 2019
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Aside from a couple of less significant pieces in this collection, most of the plays were superb and the actors excellent, the best of English T.V. Some were slow-moving but packed a huge punch at the end.
Oh Lucy!Oh Lucy!, DVD
DVD - 2018 | JapaneseDVD, 2018. Language: Japanese
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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I really enjoyed this original film. It gave me a different perspective about how we Americans appear to the Japanese.
DetectoristsDetectorists, DVDSeries 3
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Consistently funny, thoughtful, clever and original from the first series on. I hated to see it end.
Dark RiverDark River, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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I have seen this actress in several productions; she is not a favorite.
Jusqu'à la gardeJusqu'à la garde, DVDCustody
DVD - 2018 | FrenchDVD, 2018. Language: French
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Good film that builds slowly to a scary climax.
Keeping MumKeeping Mum, DVD
DVD - 2006DVD, 2006
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Funny and clever.
The Judi Dench CollectionThe Judi Dench Collection, DVD
DVD - 2007DVD, 2007
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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I watched The Cherry Orchard and one other. I've never seen English actors play Russians or French people convincingly, and this was no exception. Early Judi Dench was high energy though, flouncing around and not at all like the great actress she later became.I watched The Cherry Orchard and one other. I've never seen English actors play Russians or French people convincingly, and this was no exception. Early Judi Dench was high energy though, flouncing around and not at all like the great actress she…
Umimachi diaryUmimachi diary, DVD
DVD - 2016 | JapaneseDVD, 2016. Language: Japanese
Added Oct 29, 2019
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This would not play in my DVD player.
Operation FinaleOperation Finale, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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An OK film that felt to me like a documentary.
BanshunBanshun, DVDLate spring
DVD - 2006 | JapaneseDVD, 2006. Language: Japanese
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Ozu knocks it out of the park again. A superb film.
My Brilliant FriendMy Brilliant Friend, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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The filmmakers stuck amazingly close to the novels, the first and second in the quartet. They picked wonderful actors for the child and teen Lila, but Elena was not so well played and that dragged it down a bit. Looking forward to the next series.
A Canterbury TaleA Canterbury Tale, DVD
DVD - 2006DVD, 2006
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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While undoubtedly a great film, I found the sole American character, a country hayseed of a soldier, irritating.
Prime SuspectPrime Suspect, DVDSeries 2
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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Added Oct 29, 2019
An Awfully Big AdventureAn Awfully Big Adventure, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Offbeat and full of life, and with a great cast, a joy to watch.
Julian Fellowes Investigates A Most Mysterious MurderJulian Fellowes Investigates A Most Mysterious Murder, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Oh, that Julien Fellowes. I guess by the opening shot of him drawn in profile, he's fashioned himself a sort of cross between Hitchcock and Poirot. Just the usual mediocrity, however the first episode does feature the sizzling Michael Fassbinder as the bad guy.Oh, that Julien Fellowes. I guess by the opening shot of him drawn in profile, he's fashioned himself a sort of cross between Hitchcock and Poirot. Just the usual mediocrity, however the first episode does feature the sizzling Michael Fassbinder as…
LiarLiar, DVDSeason One
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Could have been condensed into 2 episodes. I suppose we're meant to be awakened to the plight of date-rape victims, but the cause would have been better served by writing a more believable plot with real flesh and blood characters.
Que horas ela volta?Que horas ela volta?, DVDThe second mother
DVD - 2016 | PortugueseDVD, 2016. Language: Portuguese
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Added Oct 29, 2019
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Good film, fun to watch.
La pelleLa pelle, DVDThe skin
DVD - 2015 | ItalianDVD, 2015. Language: Italian
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Grotesque and theatrical, disappointingly not bearing any resemblance to a real place or real people.
Darbâreye EliDarbâreye Eli, DVDAbout Elly
DVD - 2015 | PersianDVD, 2015. Language: Persian
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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I liked this movie, though was not really clear on why the characters behaved the way they did. In a review, the director was quoted to say he did not feel the need to explain Iran to people. However, that was exactly what was needed in order to understand the motives behind the action.I liked this movie, though was not really clear on why the characters behaved the way they did. In a review, the director was quoted to say he did not feel the need to explain Iran to people. However, that was exactly what was needed in order to…
După dealuriDupă dealuri, DVDBeyond the hills
DVD - 2018 | RomanianDVD, 2018. Language: Romanian
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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One of the things that makes this film fascinating is the way the characters' violent emotions are expressed in understated acting, typical of other films I've seen by this director. It helps to watch the extra documentary about the tremendous obstacles the crew had to overcome.One of the things that makes this film fascinating is the way the characters' violent emotions are expressed in understated acting, typical of other films I've seen by this director. It helps to watch the extra documentary about the tremendous…
In A Lonely PlaceIn A Lonely Place, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
calvoer's rating:
Added Oct 29, 2019
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Not a fan of this genre, or of Humphrey Bogart, or Gloria Graham. Had enough of the self-conscious swagger of post WWII Hollywood acting.
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