Endeavour Series 8 Episode 1 Review: ‘Striker’
Warning: this Endeavour review contains spoilers.
It’s 1971, and Oxford’s finest are, as ever, dealing with all of humanity’s worst impulses. Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans) wakes up late from a hangover, leaving Di Thursday (Roger Allam) waiting in vain for his usual morning lift to work from his Detective Sergeant. It’s not behaviour we’d expect from our Morse…except, of course, it is, when you think about it.
John Thaw’s Inspector was a man who suffered silently, and it’s that version of the character that the sensitive, easily hurt young man we met back in Endeavour’s pilot episode nine years ago is growing into. It isn’t going to be fun to witness, but it’s what we signed up for. The shocking events of series seven’s finale, in which any last vestiges of Morse’s innocence were snuffed out forever,...
Warning: this Endeavour review contains spoilers.
It’s 1971, and Oxford’s finest are, as ever, dealing with all of humanity’s worst impulses. Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans) wakes up late from a hangover, leaving Di Thursday (Roger Allam) waiting in vain for his usual morning lift to work from his Detective Sergeant. It’s not behaviour we’d expect from our Morse…except, of course, it is, when you think about it.
John Thaw’s Inspector was a man who suffered silently, and it’s that version of the character that the sensitive, easily hurt young man we met back in Endeavour’s pilot episode nine years ago is growing into. It isn’t going to be fun to witness, but it’s what we signed up for. The shocking events of series seven’s finale, in which any last vestiges of Morse’s innocence were snuffed out forever,...
- 9/12/2021
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
It’s great when a fancy costume picture really has something to say — Alan Bennett’s crazy tale of a king’s episode of mental illness becomes a highly entertaining comedy of errors, but with serious personal and political ramifications. Nigel Hawthorne is exceptionally good as the sovereign whose brain has de-railed; Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Rupert Everett and Amanda Donohoe variously try to help him — or steal his crown.
The Madness of King George
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1994 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 111 min. / Street Date October 31, 2017 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Everett, Julian Wadham, Jim Carter, Rupert Graves, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Anthony Calf, John Wood, Robert Swann, Peter Woodthorpe.
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Film Editor: Tariq Anwar
Production Design: Ken Adam
Written by Alan Bennett from his play
Produced by Stephen Evans, David Parfitt
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Every few years the...
The Madness of King George
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1994 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 111 min. / Street Date October 31, 2017 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Everett, Julian Wadham, Jim Carter, Rupert Graves, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Anthony Calf, John Wood, Robert Swann, Peter Woodthorpe.
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Film Editor: Tariq Anwar
Production Design: Ken Adam
Written by Alan Bennett from his play
Produced by Stephen Evans, David Parfitt
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Every few years the...
- 11/18/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, two of the horror genre's greatest and classiest titans, star in The Skull, and Kino Lorber has revealed the special features and cover art for their upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of the 1965 film.
From Kino Lorber Studio Classics: "Coming March 14th on DVD and Blu-ray!
The Skull (1965) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas
• Jonathan Rigby on The Skull" featurette (24:14)
• Kim Newman on The Skull" featurette (27:18)
• "Trailers From Hell" with Joe Dante
• Reversible Blu-ray Art
• Trailers"
Synopsis: "The skull of the Marquis de Sade has been taken from its grave, bringing terror to those who own it. Demonologist Christopher Maitland (Peter Cushing) is eager to add the piece to his occult collection. Despite the warnings of a friend (Christopher Lee), he's got to have it. And does he ever get it.
"The Skull (1965) Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee,...
From Kino Lorber Studio Classics: "Coming March 14th on DVD and Blu-ray!
The Skull (1965) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas
• Jonathan Rigby on The Skull" featurette (24:14)
• Kim Newman on The Skull" featurette (27:18)
• "Trailers From Hell" with Joe Dante
• Reversible Blu-ray Art
• Trailers"
Synopsis: "The skull of the Marquis de Sade has been taken from its grave, bringing terror to those who own it. Demonologist Christopher Maitland (Peter Cushing) is eager to add the piece to his occult collection. Despite the warnings of a friend (Christopher Lee), he's got to have it. And does he ever get it.
"The Skull (1965) Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee,...
- 12/23/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Kino Lorber has announced a new Blu-ray and DVD release of 1965's The Skull, starring two of the horror genre's greatest and classiest titans: Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
While the Blu-ray / DVD cover art and special features for The Skull have not yet been revealed, we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details. In the meantime, we have a look at Kino Lorber's official announcement below, as well as the film's poster and trailer. Will you be adding The Skull to your home media collection?
From Kino Lorber: "Coming Soon on DVD and Blu-ray! Bonus Features to be Announced Soon!
The Skull (1965) Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Nigel Green, Patrick Magee, Michael Gough, George Coulouris and Peter Woodthorpe - Based on story "The Skull of the Marquis de Sade" by Robert Bloch - Screenplay by Milton Subotsky - Directed...
While the Blu-ray / DVD cover art and special features for The Skull have not yet been revealed, we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details. In the meantime, we have a look at Kino Lorber's official announcement below, as well as the film's poster and trailer. Will you be adding The Skull to your home media collection?
From Kino Lorber: "Coming Soon on DVD and Blu-ray! Bonus Features to be Announced Soon!
The Skull (1965) Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Nigel Green, Patrick Magee, Michael Gough, George Coulouris and Peter Woodthorpe - Based on story "The Skull of the Marquis de Sade" by Robert Bloch - Screenplay by Milton Subotsky - Directed...
- 9/2/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Horror Channel has an Easter treat for fans of Hammer films, as their UK-only Hammer-thon will air March 26th and 27th. Also in this round-up: release details for The Ones Below, a trailer for The Cleansing Hour short film, eight preview pages from Monster World #3, and information on The Last American Horror Show.
UK Horror Channel’s Hammer-Thon: Press Release: “Hammer film fans are in for a treat….Horror Channel is to screen an Easter Hammer-thon with back-to-back Hammer classics.
Some of Hammer’s most popular films, including The Revenge Of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out and The Brides Of Dracula will be broadcast across the weekend from 3pm – 10pm on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March.
Plus, Horror Channel will be presenting ‘Hammer Thursdays’ from Thurs 7 April for six weeks. This will be a Hammer movie at 9pm followed by a double-bill of Hammer House Of Horror at 10.50pm.
UK Horror Channel’s Hammer-Thon: Press Release: “Hammer film fans are in for a treat….Horror Channel is to screen an Easter Hammer-thon with back-to-back Hammer classics.
Some of Hammer’s most popular films, including The Revenge Of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out and The Brides Of Dracula will be broadcast across the weekend from 3pm – 10pm on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March.
Plus, Horror Channel will be presenting ‘Hammer Thursdays’ from Thurs 7 April for six weeks. This will be a Hammer movie at 9pm followed by a double-bill of Hammer House Of Horror at 10.50pm.
- 3/22/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Gem Wheeler Jan 10, 2017
To mark 30 years of Inspector Morse on television, here are 10 of his most complex, macabre and memorable cases...
Warning: contains spoilers.
See related Legion: Marvel shares cryptic logo for X-Men series What can Fox learn from the previous X-Men TV series? 50 upcoming comic book TV shows, and when to expect them New TV 2016: 28 Us shows for this autumn
Beer, Wagner, a red Jaguar, and Barrington Pheloung’s haunting theme. Those images conjure up one of the most memorable characters in British television. Inspector Morse’s final episode aired in the UK over fifteen years ago, yet the impression left by the hugely popular drama remains indelible. Its popular spinoff, Lewis, finished only two years ago after nine successful series, while a prequel, Endeavour, has just started to air its fourth run. The appeal of Morse and his Oxford is clearly as strong as ever.
Inspector Morse...
To mark 30 years of Inspector Morse on television, here are 10 of his most complex, macabre and memorable cases...
Warning: contains spoilers.
See related Legion: Marvel shares cryptic logo for X-Men series What can Fox learn from the previous X-Men TV series? 50 upcoming comic book TV shows, and when to expect them New TV 2016: 28 Us shows for this autumn
Beer, Wagner, a red Jaguar, and Barrington Pheloung’s haunting theme. Those images conjure up one of the most memorable characters in British television. Inspector Morse’s final episode aired in the UK over fifteen years ago, yet the impression left by the hugely popular drama remains indelible. Its popular spinoff, Lewis, finished only two years ago after nine successful series, while a prequel, Endeavour, has just started to air its fourth run. The appeal of Morse and his Oxford is clearly as strong as ever.
Inspector Morse...
- 2/8/2016
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Stars: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Nigel Green, Patrick Magee, Peter Woodthorpe, Michael Gough, George Coulouris | Written by Milton Subotsky | Directed by Freddie Francis
For fans of Hammer Horror films, Amicus was another studio that felt comfortably close to its style, yet just different enough to bring more diversity to your horror taste. With The Skull, Amicus brought together horror icons Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in yet another story of the dangers of the darker side of life…
The Skull sees Cushing star as Dr. Maitland a collector of strange and unusual artefacts. When he buys a skull said to be that of the Marquis De Sade, he ignores the warnings from fellow collector Sir Matthew Phillips (Christopher Lee) of the dangers of owning it. As the skull soon begins to take control of his mind, he soon realises the danger he has put himself and his wife in,...
For fans of Hammer Horror films, Amicus was another studio that felt comfortably close to its style, yet just different enough to bring more diversity to your horror taste. With The Skull, Amicus brought together horror icons Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in yet another story of the dangers of the darker side of life…
The Skull sees Cushing star as Dr. Maitland a collector of strange and unusual artefacts. When he buys a skull said to be that of the Marquis De Sade, he ignores the warnings from fellow collector Sir Matthew Phillips (Christopher Lee) of the dangers of owning it. As the skull soon begins to take control of his mind, he soon realises the danger he has put himself and his wife in,...
- 10/26/2015
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Although the Us will start seeing Hammer horror films on Blu-ray very soon, thanks to Millennium Entertainment, there are already multiple titles available on Blu-ray in the UK with more on the way. It was recently announced that The Brides of Dracula and The Evil of Frankenstein will be released on Blu-ray in the UK this summer.
Final Cut Entertainment will handle the release, according to Blu-ray.com, with The Brides of Dracula being released on June 24th and The Evil of Frankenstein being released on July 22nd. There are no details on bonus features at this time, but we’ll let readers know when more details become available. For those who are not familiar with either movie, we’ve included details and trailers below:
The Brides of Dracula: “A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him.
Final Cut Entertainment will handle the release, according to Blu-ray.com, with The Brides of Dracula being released on June 24th and The Evil of Frankenstein being released on July 22nd. There are no details on bonus features at this time, but we’ll let readers know when more details become available. For those who are not familiar with either movie, we’ve included details and trailers below:
The Brides of Dracula: “A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him.
- 4/2/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
John Schlesinger's film, recounting the legend of the lethal Fleet Street barber whose victims became fillings for Mrs. Lovett's renowned meat pies, is a serviceable but unaccountably slow-moving and somber version of the tale.
This rendition, which features excellent performances and superb period reproduction, lacks the black humor of Sondheim's musical version of the story and will no doubt be overshadowed by Tim Burton's upcoming take on it. Made by Showtime Prods. and quite similar in tone and quality to its recent "Snow White" horror adaptation, the film received its world premiere last week at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Ben Kingsley, delivering one of his usual expert turns, is in fine, intense form as Sweeney, who delivers the closest shaves his customers will ever experience. Joanna Lumley is alternately comic and malevolent as Mrs. Lovett, his mistress and partner in crime, and Campbell Scott is the young investigator who cottons to their particularly grisly method of replenishing Mrs. Lovett's meat stock.
Schlesinger takes a straightforward approach to the material, which plays here like a combination of a Masterpiece Theatre Dickens adaptation and a macabre Hammer horror film from the '60s.
Often quite gruesome, it seems most interested in fully re-creating 19th-century London, which it does quite effectively and with an admirable attention to detail. Everything, from the excrement-littered streets to the blackened teeth of the residents, is vividly rendered.
Kingsley, carefully meting out his character's bursts of all-out rage, is all the more scary for his restraint. Lumley, nearly unrecognizable in her heavy makeup, is more than his match as Mrs. Lovett, particularly in scenes that demonstrate her character's talents for sadism. Scott, playing the role of straight man to all this, does a serviceable job, and Peter Woodthorpe does a nice turn as the hapless victim who sets the events of the plot in motion.
THE TALE OF SWEENEY TODD
Showtime Prods.
Director John Schlesinger
Screenplay Peter Buckman
Producer Ted Swanson
Executive producers Peter Shaw,
Gary Dartnall, Robert Halmi Jr.
Cinematography Martin Fuhrer
Editor Mark Day
Music Richard Rodney Bennett
Color/stereo
Cast:
Sweeney Todd Ben Kingsley
Mrs. Lovett Joanna Lumley
Ben Carlyle Campbell Scott
Mannheim Peter Woodthorpe
Running time -- 92 minutes
No MPAA rating...
This rendition, which features excellent performances and superb period reproduction, lacks the black humor of Sondheim's musical version of the story and will no doubt be overshadowed by Tim Burton's upcoming take on it. Made by Showtime Prods. and quite similar in tone and quality to its recent "Snow White" horror adaptation, the film received its world premiere last week at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Ben Kingsley, delivering one of his usual expert turns, is in fine, intense form as Sweeney, who delivers the closest shaves his customers will ever experience. Joanna Lumley is alternately comic and malevolent as Mrs. Lovett, his mistress and partner in crime, and Campbell Scott is the young investigator who cottons to their particularly grisly method of replenishing Mrs. Lovett's meat stock.
Schlesinger takes a straightforward approach to the material, which plays here like a combination of a Masterpiece Theatre Dickens adaptation and a macabre Hammer horror film from the '60s.
Often quite gruesome, it seems most interested in fully re-creating 19th-century London, which it does quite effectively and with an admirable attention to detail. Everything, from the excrement-littered streets to the blackened teeth of the residents, is vividly rendered.
Kingsley, carefully meting out his character's bursts of all-out rage, is all the more scary for his restraint. Lumley, nearly unrecognizable in her heavy makeup, is more than his match as Mrs. Lovett, particularly in scenes that demonstrate her character's talents for sadism. Scott, playing the role of straight man to all this, does a serviceable job, and Peter Woodthorpe does a nice turn as the hapless victim who sets the events of the plot in motion.
THE TALE OF SWEENEY TODD
Showtime Prods.
Director John Schlesinger
Screenplay Peter Buckman
Producer Ted Swanson
Executive producers Peter Shaw,
Gary Dartnall, Robert Halmi Jr.
Cinematography Martin Fuhrer
Editor Mark Day
Music Richard Rodney Bennett
Color/stereo
Cast:
Sweeney Todd Ben Kingsley
Mrs. Lovett Joanna Lumley
Ben Carlyle Campbell Scott
Mannheim Peter Woodthorpe
Running time -- 92 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 10/22/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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