An adaptation of Paul Abbott’s British series of the same name, Shameless was developed for American television by John Wells, who previously worked on such popular series as China Beach, ER, and The West Wing, among others. Debuting on Showtime…
One of Warner Archives’ best releases to date, Cheyenne has arrived on Blu-ray. Initially released on DVD in seven single season sets, Cheyenne is presented here in full, all 107 episodes, across thirty discs, packaged by season. Debuting in 1955,…
After a successful acting career in sitcoms including The Odd Couple and Laverne and Shirley, Penny Marshall turned her attention to directing with two comedies, 1986’s Jumpin’ Jack Flash, and 1988’s Big, a bonafide hit, taking in over $150 million…
Continuing box office success brought Peter Sellers back for Revenge of the Pink Panther which ended up being his last outing as Clouseau, due to his death in 1980, aged 50. Sadly, this entry has only a few laughs here…
Released in 1976, The Pink Panther Strikes Again is inspired, zany fun. Recovering from his stint in a mental hospital, Herbert Lom’s Dreyfus seeks revenge against Clouseau. Yes, the storyline is utterly preposterous but so be it. There are several…
Originally a stage play by Harry Kurnitz, and envisioned as a vehicle for Sophia Loren, the original script for A Shot in the Dark didn’t include Clouseau, and Anatole Litvak was to direct. When those plans fell through, Blake Edwards…
It seems hard to believe now, but initially United Artists had so little faith in The Pink Panther that they let Lee Grade produce it in exchange for distribution rights. You can bet UA was regretting that decision after the…
A chonker of a box set, Universal has released Law & Order: The Complete Original Series. Twenty seasons across 104 discs, this popular series has been in constant television rotation since its original debut in 1990. Created by Dick Wolf,…
Director Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 film Apocalypse Now is one of the most studied and discussed movies in motion picture history. Scholars and fans alike have discussed the nuances of the Vietnam War themed story adnauseam. Adding to the legend…
“Everyone is blessed with one special thing,” says Mark Wahlberg as Boogie Nights’ Dirk Diggler, a rising star in the pre-AIDS heyday of 1970s porn. And Dirk’s special thing is his special thing. That is—and there’s no way to put…