"Clueless" looks smarter and smarter as the decades go by. Amy Heckerling's delightfully cynical tale of worldly teens obsessed with designer clothes, sports utility vehicles and cell phones still rings true, down to the last fashionista. The slanguage Heckerling invented for her Beverly Hills High kids survived into the next century, proving … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
‘I, Claudius’ on DVD: Thumbs up … finally
Acorn's new five-disc retelling of "I, Claudius" opens with an ominous warning about the condition of the 1976 miniseries. "Occasional flaws ... that were beyond our ability to correct." "I, Claudius" fans could be excused a shudder of paranoia upon reading the disclaimer, especially given the treatment the BBC presentation received on home … [Read more...]
Amazon game for PS3
Sony PlayStation 3 users now are plugged into Amazon's Instant Video service. Sony, ever at war with Microsoft and its Xbox 360 -- immediately claimed a console game exclusive for the Amazon app. The online retailer's streaming service already is widely available on a variety of home entertainment machines, including TVs and Blu-ray … [Read more...]