DVD Review: Quiz (The Strand Magazine proudly presents this review of the film Quiz.) Quiz is based on the true story of the biggest game show scandal since Twenty-One in the 1950’s. Many Americans are unaware that Who Wants to be A Millionaire? was originally a British series, which was imported to the United States, […]
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DVD Review: Monk: The Complete Series (2020 Rerelease)
DVD Review: Monk: The Complete Series (2020 Rerelease) Critics and pundits love to bandy the word “relevant” around certain creative works, arguing that because of its topic, themes, or political agenda, a certain book or movie or TV series is exceptionally “relevant” to the current era. Often, this terminology means nothing more than “this work […]
DVD Review: True Detective: The Complete Third Season
DVD Review: True Detective: The Complete Third Season (The Strand Magazine proudly presents this review of True Detective: The Complete Third Season.) True Detective burst onto the television landscape six years ago with a highly acclaimed first season, while its sophomore effort was roundly viewed as a disappointment. I’ve been a bit of a contrarian for […]