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As Time Goes By (1992)
My Favorite British Show
While my wife and I enjoy many British shows, this is by far our favorite. The characters are so likable, the dialogue so authentic and the ambiance so warm. The genuine care the characters share for each other is very refreshing. Not to mention the quality of the actors that bring it to life.
This show does not resort to site gags or lame one liners to get its laughs. It's a sitcom in the truest sense because it derives its humor from the situations the characters find themselves in. However, I believe the thing that really sets this series apart from all the others is the love, respect and dedication each character shows for one another. This is a good show about good people and it just doesn't get any better than that.
If there is such a thing as a perfect TV show, this is it.
We own the complete set on DVD and watch them as we sit down for dinner. I mean after all, who wouldn't want to have dinner with Lionel and Jean? Pass the custard tarts please.
Endless Night (1972)
Should be named Endless Movie
My wife and I both love movies from the 70's, British films, Agatha Christie and are always more than willing to appreciate camp. However, this film was terrible. It reminded me of a movie length Night Gallery episode and I don't mean one of the better ones.
I knew we were in trouble when they set the tone by simply showing the ocean breaking on the rocky shoreline for the entire opening credits. It was very slow and never drew me into the characters. Multiple times my wife said, "This does not seem like a Christie film." By the time the "twist" finally arrived, I was much more interested in being done with the film than I was who committed the murder and how.
I read where some tried to compare this film with Hitchcock, but this film wouldn't even match up to Hammer.
The real murder was the killing of almost two hours of my time.