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Alan Waldman : ‘Inspector Morse’ and Sequel ‘Inspector Lewis’ are Smart, Taut British Mystery Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: The great John Thaw and amiable Kevin Whately star in two gripping series from respected mystery writer Colin Dexter. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 26, 2013 [In his … Continue reading
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TELEVISION | ‘Endeavor’ is compelling Oxford-based prequel to ‘Inspector Morse’
Ancient university town is the site of many murders and other shady goings-on for a bright, young policeman to solve. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | November 16, 2016 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some … Continue reading
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FILM | Alan Waldman’s 20 favorite movies seen in 2017
Plus his pick of TV shows, American & foreign, best stand-up specials, and, gulp, porn stars! By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 6, 2018 The year 2017 was a pretty good one for movies. Half of the … Continue reading
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FILM | The 20 best films I saw in 2015
Alan’s eclectic picks range from Academy Award nominees ‘Spotlight’ and ‘Trumbo’ to biopics about Nina Simone and comic Barry Crimmins. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 21, 2016 For the first time in many years, more than … Continue reading
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TELEVISION | ‘Whitechapel’ is a harrowing Brit cop series inspired by notorious historical crimes
Copycat killers test the mettle of Brit thesps Rupert Penry-Jones, Phil Davis & quirky Steve Pemberton. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | September 6, 2015 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films … Continue reading
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TELEVISION | ‘Scott & Bailey’ is a gripping Manchester cop series headed by three smart, strong women
Lesley Sharp, Suranne Jones, and Amelia Bullmore are deft as police inspectors great at their jobs but shaky in their personal lives. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | April 28, 2015 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman … Continue reading
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The 27 best films I saw in 2014
My favorite 2014 movies include ‘The Imitation Game,’ ‘Boyhood,’ and ‘A Place at the Table.’ By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | December 31, 2014 I saw 27 excellent films in theaters, on cable/dish TV, and via Netflix and … Continue reading
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Britain’s ‘DCI Banks’ is a smart, engaging cop series set in the North of England
Stephen Tompkinson leads a solid cast in this well-written skein. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | November 1, 2014 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films and TV series that readers may have … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Andrea Lowe, British Television, Criticism, DCI Banks, Rag Bloggers, Stephen Tompkinson
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‘Exile’ is touching, thrilling, surprising three-hour Brit drama
Superb acting by award-winners Jim Broadbent, John Simm, and Olivia Colman, plus powerhouse writing, make this a must-see. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | June 23, 2014 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite … Continue reading
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The 17 best films I saw in 2013
My favorite films seen in 2013 include Saint Misbehavin’, Philomena, About Time, and the French film, The Well-Digger’s Daughter. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 I saw 17 excellent films in theatres, on cable/dish TV … Continue reading
Alan Waldman : ‘Dalziel and Pascoe’ is a Dramatic Yet Funny Yorkshire Cop Series
Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: For 59 episodes, its humorously mismatched lead characters stopped a wide range of dastardly doings. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | October 8, 2013 [In his weekly column, … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : My 10 Favorite Films of 2011
Octavia Spencer in The Help.The Help is powerful, complex:My 10 favorite films of 2011 By Alan Waldman / The Rag Blog / January 11, 2012 As was the case last year, some of the films I was most anticipating (The … Continue reading
