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1.Prime Suspect Series 4 (The Lost Child, Inner Circles, Scent of Darkness) starring: Helen Mirren, Beatie Edney, Robert Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Tracy Keating directed by: John Madden, Paul Marcus, Sarah Pia Anderson October 02, 1997
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As for the DVD: Helen Mirren is just tops as an actress. Beyond her acting, the entire cast does a fantastic job,with a great story line. However, the container, carrying the two disc set was damaged beyon repair. The two disc were not, however, damaged. I reported the damage to Amazon and they forwarded a case with a one disc. compartment----not a biggee. P.S.---We are now located in Fernley, NV, not Merced, CA. Don

2.ER - The Series Premiere starring: Anthony Edwards, Paul McCrane directed by: Anthony Edwards, Paul McCrane, Sarah Pia Anderson, Guy Norman Bee, Christopher Chulack March 26, 1996
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This is not a review of this specific title, but rather of Warner Brothers' "TV Premiere DVD" series as a whole. I would like to make you aware of my issues with features that are apparently prevalent in ALL of the titles in this series, based upon my purchase of one of these titles ("The Flintstones - The Flintstone Flyer"). Although the list of issues below was written specifically for The Flintstones DVD, I highly suspect that most (if not all) of it applies to this and all of the other titles in the "TV Premiere DVD" series. Be sure to check out The Flintstones page to see the photos that I uploaded which better illustrate the packaging and disc printing issues mentioned below. -- The disc does not come in a plastic case, but rather in a cardboard sleeve which ... Read More

3.Ally McBeal: Cro-Magnon/The Attitude starring: Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol directed by: Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol, Jace Alexander, Sarah Pia Anderson, Adam Arkin January 11, 2000
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I keep trying to draw some significance out of the fact that the two episodes from the first season of "Ally McBeal" are shown in reverse order of how they originally aired, but all I can come up with is that the better known episode (where Ally dances with the infamous dancing baby) goes first. Both episodes, written by David E. Kelley, deal with Ally's decision to take some chances on some Mr. Not Likelys instead of waiting for Mr. Right: "Cro-Magnon" (Episode 12) finds Ally (Calista Flockhart) and Renee (Lisa Nicole Carson) are taking a sculpture class where they discover that Glenn, the male model, is rather "gifted" (they need more clay). Georgia (Courtney Thorne-Smith) joins the class but it is Ally who actually dates Glenn. Meanwhile, in court our heroine is defending 19 ... Read More

4.Ally McBeal: Pilot/Silver Bells starring: Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol directed by: Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol, Jace Alexander, Sarah Pia Anderson, Adam Arkin January 11, 2000
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This is certainly an interesting combination of episodes from the first season of "Ally McBeal" given that there is the very first episode, "Pilot," and then the "Christmas" episode, "Silver Bells." In searching for a common denominator the only things I can come up with would be that there is a lot of music in both episodes and the theme of being alone together is clearly present as well. I tend to collect pilot episodes and so the "Pilot" written by David E. Kelley is of historical importance to me because it is what established the tone for the show. In retrospect, of course, it is interesting to watch this episode again and see how Kelley's vision was quickly refined over the course of that first season. The story of Ally McBeal (Calista Flockhart) begins with an ending as the ... Read More

5.Prime Suspect 4 - Inner Circles starring: Helen Mirren, Thomas Russell, James Laurenson, Helene Kvale, Jill Baker directed by: Sarah Pia Anderson April 17, 1996
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Out of all of the Prime Suspect movies, this is one of the best ones. As always, the cast, including Helen Mirren, gives strong, believable performances; and the writing and dialogue are intelligent, realistic, and emotionally charged. Without giving away the plot, I'll say this much: this PRIME SUSPECT film is less about who did it than it is about HOW and WHY. This time, The Detective Superintendent and her team investigate a murder in the upper-class and they close in on an angry, evil woman who is desperate to keep her dirty secrets hidden. It's a suspenseful, thrilling story of evil, deceit, and familial dysfunction, well-written and convincingly acted. Don't miss it. On a side note, if Aaron Spelling ever wants another actress to play a villainess ... Read More

6.Prime Suspect 4: Inner Circles starring: Helen Mirren, Thomas Russell, James Laurenson, Helene Kvale, Jill Baker directed by: Sarah Pia Anderson
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Out of all of the Prime Suspect movies, this is one of the best ones. As always, the cast, including Helen Mirren, gives strong, believable performances; and the writing and dialogue are intelligent, realistic, and emotionally charged. Without giving away the plot, I'll say this much: this PRIME SUSPECT film is less about who did it than it is about HOW and WHY. This time, The Detective Superintendent and her team investigate a murder in the upper-class and they close in on an angry, evil woman who is desperate to keep her dirty secrets hidden. It's a suspenseful, thrilling story of evil, deceit, and familial dysfunction, well-written and convincingly acted. Don't miss it. On a side note, if Aaron Spelling ever wants another actress to play a villainess ... Read More

7.Ally McBeal: Theme of Life/Playing the Field starring: Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol directed by: Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol, Jace Alexander, Sarah Pia Anderson, Adam Arkin January 11, 2000
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This set of episodes from the first season of "Ally McBeal" includes the one that ended up being my personal favorite, Episode 17 "Theme of Life." Written by David E. Kelly, of course, this is the one where Ally (Calista Flockhart) and Georgia (Courtney Thorne-Smith) go toe to toe in kickboxing class and where Ally tries out "Tell Him" by the Exciters as her theme song, which makes crossing the street on of the great moments in the history of the quirky series. The episode begins with Ally finally giving in to Cage (Peter MacNicol) and visiting his therapist, Dr. Tracy Clark (Tracey Ullman), who offers the sage opinion that kickboxing Georgia is great therapy: "She's a beautiful, smart woman married to the man you love! Smack her!" Meanwhile, Ally's client du jour is the handsome Dr. Greg Butters, ... Read More

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