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Pie In the Sky Mystery (Television) Series…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:46:49 +0000

Here's another British mystery "dramedy" (drama & light comedy) series that might have been "undiscovered" by many people outside of the United Kingdom. Pie in the Sky stars Richard Griffiths as Henry Crabbe, the main character of the series.

Sir David Attenborough: Great Nature Shows

Danna - cozy mystery list — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:04:25 +0000

If you have yet to see any of Sir David Attenborough's nature collections, then you have missed some of the rarest glimpses into our world's environments. There is a very obvious reason that this Natural Sciences academic from Cambridge is world-renowned: He is one of the world's foremost experts in his field.

Inspector Morse Shows…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:25:43 +0000

The Inspector Morse (British) mystery series is based on Colin Dexter's wonderful series of books. My husband and I are both fans of Dexter's novels and the television shows. I believe I read some place that when Colin Dexter was approached to make his mystery novels into a television series, he chose John Thaw to portray the very cerebral, very cultured, Oxford-educated Inspector Morse. What perfect casting! Kevin Whately is also perfectly cast as Morse's Sergeant Lewis.

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Hercule Poirot with David Suchet

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:45:43 +0000

All of you Hercule Poirot (Agatha Christie's Belgian private detective) fans are more than likely already aware of David Suchet's wonderful portrayal of the rather prim, always correct detective. For those of you very few people who have not yet experienced any of the Agatha Christie's Poirot delightful shows, you will be glad to know that you have many hours of entertainment to look forward to.

Judy Holliday Movies…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:43:08 +0000

OK, OK… I know that this is the Cozy Mystery Site… BUT>>> I just have to share one of my favorite Hollywood Star's Movies with all of you: Judy Holliday!

I am writing this entry to let people know about Judy Holliday's movies. I started introducing Holliday's movies to my husband about a year ago, not sure if he would like them. They herald back to a simpler time… A time when close-ups of two lovers kissing didn't involve camera"men" looking for the angle that showed the most open-mouthed gymnastics. A time when a man and a woman were called "a boy and girl" and "first base" involved holding hands, "second base" involved the "boy" yawning in his theater seat so that his arm could go around the "girl's" shoulder. (It turned out that my husband liked Holliday's movies so much, that I then introduced my daughter to them! She also likes them a lot.)

Firefly series…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:04:26 +0000

This is another review of what I consider a truly delightful show that doesn't happen to be a mystery. (Of course, it's a mystery to me that it was cancelled after only one season… although I have a feeling that when a network decides to air the shows of a new series out of sequence, that can't help establish the show…)

Heat of the Sun miniseries…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:01:34 +0000

What happens if a 1930s up-and-coming Scotland Yard detective is headed for a melt down? (Think vigilante cop!) The Yard might send him to Colonial Africa… and in this case, I'm delighted that's what they did! The Heat of the Sun is a British miniseries that follows a Scotland Yard detective after he has been "banished" from Scotland Yard.

Midsomer Murders series…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:58:58 +0000

I have put off writing this review because most people who visit the Cozy Mystery Site are already aware of this deliciously fun, long-running BBC mystery series: Midsomer Murders. The episodes are based on (inspired by) Caroline Graham's Inspector Barnaby Mystery Series.

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The Jury Miniseries…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:25:00 +0000

If you have read the other TV and Movie Reviews on the Cozy Mystery site, then you have probably figured out that I only post reviews about shows that I enjoy. Why waste time on the bad when there are so many good? And, The Jury is yet another example of a British miniseries that does not disappoint.

Manor House Miniseries…

Danna - cozy mystery list — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:45:40 +0000

To those of you who have read some of my other TV & Movie reviews>>> you probably have guessed that It was only a matter of time before I reviewed yet another of Sir Derek Jacobi's works. Manor House is a departure of sorts, as he is the narrator, not actually one of the stars of the show. But his narration is a true joy to listen to… especially if you're one of his many fans.

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