Monthly Archives: May 2011

The real pleasure of fake commentaries

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kenneth George Godwin

Back in the dark days before DVD, when elitists spent large sums on laserdisks because the quality was so superior to the ubiquitous VHS tapes of home video, the commentary track was born. This was a terrific innovation, enhancing the … Continue reading →

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Two worthwhile websites

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kenneth George Godwin

While looking for information about a couple of movies, I recently came across two websites I hadn’t previously been aware of, both of which are packed with interesting material. Midnight Eye, co-edited by Tom Mes, ubiquitous expert on all things … Continue reading →

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Vin Diesel: fitting in

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Kenneth George Godwin
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I stopped off on my way home from work the other day to catch a screening of Fast Five. It was a Tuesday, so the ticket was half price. I guess I’d have to say I got my money’s worth. … Continue reading →

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Nigel Kneale & British genre television

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Kenneth George Godwin

British TV has always been primarily a writer’s medium; since the ’50s, the biggest stars have tended to be the writers, with writers’ names attached possessively to projects. Television production was often built around writers such as Alan Bennett, Alan … Continue reading →

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Plumbing the depths of pulp

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Kenneth George Godwin

John Carpenter has had a long, uneven career, the chief foundation of which (after a couple of very good small features, Dark Star and Assault on Precinct 13) was the highly successful and influential Halloween. Personally, I’ve never understood that … Continue reading →

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