The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963)
[#4 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Shotgun Wedding (2022)
[#5 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Friday, 27 January 2023
Wednesday, 25 January 2023
TV
Our Flag Means Death
1x04 Discomfort in a Married State
[Watch the whole series (again) on iPlayer.]
1x04 Discomfort in a Married State
[Watch the whole series (again) on iPlayer.]
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Films
7500 (2019)
[2nd watch]
[#3 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
I wasn't planning on rewatching this tonight, but I started it to check something for my review (which I intend to post tomorrow) and ended up sucked far enough in that I kept going. I like it quite a bit.
My Year of Dicks (2022)
One of the most memorable moments from today's Oscar nominations announcement was Riz Ahmed reading out the name of this short (especially with what followed it being equally as hilarious), so I had to watch it. Fortunately, it's available on Vimeo for free.
[2nd watch]
[#3 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
I wasn't planning on rewatching this tonight, but I started it to check something for my review (which I intend to post tomorrow) and ended up sucked far enough in that I kept going. I like it quite a bit.
My Year of Dicks (2022)
One of the most memorable moments from today's Oscar nominations announcement was Riz Ahmed reading out the name of this short (especially with what followed it being equally as hilarious), so I had to watch it. Fortunately, it's available on Vimeo for free.
Saturday, 21 January 2023
Films
Glass Onion (2022)
aka Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, but only in the marketing, not in the film itself.
aka Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, but only in the marketing, not in the film itself.
Collection Count
Collection Count tracks my DVD/Blu-ray collection via a number of statistics every week.
As mentioned last week, my long-awaited order from the US (I placed it eight weeks ago) is finally here, with eight new additions to my collection — although two are upgrades. Even more fun, one is a 4K UHD + 3D Blu-ray combo, only my fourth of that particular setup. The previous three were all recent features (Alita; and, imported from France, Godzilla vs. Kong and Dune: Part One), whereas this is a classic '50s title (I, the Jury). Like I said, fun.
But there's even more to add than that, because (as I also mentioned last week) I've been stung by all the January sales, and so a pile of freshly-ordered titles also arrived. In total, they brought 13 new additions — although another two were upgrades. No odd combos in there, I'm afraid. The most noteworthy thing is that a couple were prompted by my new 100 Films Challenge plans, not least a couple of highly-regarded gialli.
However, what is definitely worth noting is that, altogether, that makes 21 new additions and a +17 net titles increase — a new biggest week ever! It beats the 18 purchases / +16 increase from April 2020. (That was almost three years ago?! Time flies!) Back then, it was among a string of weeks that, even when they didn't break records, all came close. Fun times in some ways, but not for my wallet or shelf space. I kinda hope I'm not about to repeat it...
Also of note: there are changes to every category's numbers this week. Not often that happens — and it nearly didn't this week: the four TV episodes are special feature on a film.
Number of titles in collection: 3,014 [up 17]
Of which DVDs: 1,034 [down 3]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,980 [up 20]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 233 [up 6]
Number of discs in collection: 7,449 [up 34]
Number of films: 3,686 [up 24]
Number of additional cuts: 300 [up 2]
Number of TV episodes: 9,512 [up 4]
Number of short films: 1,031 [up 6]
All of which somewhat overshadows another milestone, as I comfortably sailed past the 3,000 title mark. I thought I might get there in 2022, but then I hadn't factored in that US package taking so long (although, if it had turned up in December, it still would've left me just short). As it is, I've bounded right past it with this big week. I really should slow down...
...but there'll definitely be more new purchases next week. See you then, faithful reader.
As mentioned last week, my long-awaited order from the US (I placed it eight weeks ago) is finally here, with eight new additions to my collection — although two are upgrades. Even more fun, one is a 4K UHD + 3D Blu-ray combo, only my fourth of that particular setup. The previous three were all recent features (Alita; and, imported from France, Godzilla vs. Kong and Dune: Part One), whereas this is a classic '50s title (I, the Jury). Like I said, fun.
But there's even more to add than that, because (as I also mentioned last week) I've been stung by all the January sales, and so a pile of freshly-ordered titles also arrived. In total, they brought 13 new additions — although another two were upgrades. No odd combos in there, I'm afraid. The most noteworthy thing is that a couple were prompted by my new 100 Films Challenge plans, not least a couple of highly-regarded gialli.
However, what is definitely worth noting is that, altogether, that makes 21 new additions and a +17 net titles increase — a new biggest week ever! It beats the 18 purchases / +16 increase from April 2020. (That was almost three years ago?! Time flies!) Back then, it was among a string of weeks that, even when they didn't break records, all came close. Fun times in some ways, but not for my wallet or shelf space. I kinda hope I'm not about to repeat it...
Also of note: there are changes to every category's numbers this week. Not often that happens — and it nearly didn't this week: the four TV episodes are special feature on a film.
Number of titles in collection: 3,014 [up 17]
Of which DVDs: 1,034 [down 3]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,980 [up 20]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 233 [up 6]
Number of discs in collection: 7,449 [up 34]
Number of films: 3,686 [up 24]
Number of additional cuts: 300 [up 2]
Number of TV episodes: 9,512 [up 4]
Number of short films: 1,031 [up 6]
All of which somewhat overshadows another milestone, as I comfortably sailed past the 3,000 title mark. I thought I might get there in 2022, but then I hadn't factored in that US package taking so long (although, if it had turned up in December, it still would've left me just short). As it is, I've bounded right past it with this big week. I really should slow down...
...but there'll definitely be more new purchases next week. See you then, faithful reader.
Friday, 20 January 2023
TV
The Graham Norton Show
30x14 (20/1/2023 edition)
With Russell T Davies — on to promote Nolly, but obviously asked about Doctor Who too.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
30x14 (20/1/2023 edition)
With Russell T Davies — on to promote Nolly, but obviously asked about Doctor Who too.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Thursday, 19 January 2023
Films
The Magician (1926)
[#1 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Finally, my first film of 2023! This is the latest I've ever started a year by some margin. Hopefully it doesn't bode ill for the success of my challenge...
[#1 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Finally, my first film of 2023! This is the latest I've ever started a year by some margin. Hopefully it doesn't bode ill for the success of my challenge...
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
TV
Our Flag Means Death
1x02 A Damned Man
[Watch the whole series (again) on iPlayer.]
Would I Lie To You?
16x02 Episode 2
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
1x02 A Damned Man
[Watch the whole series (again) on iPlayer.]
Would I Lie To You?
16x02 Episode 2
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Sunday, 15 January 2023
TV
Richard Osman's House of Games
6x26 Week 6: Monday
[Watch various episodes (again) on iPlayer.]
A Spy Among Friends
Part 6 No Man's Land [finale]
I wasn’t sure about this at the start — it all seemed a little too cut and dried; where was six episodes of drama supposed to come from? — but it developed nicely, with all the plots, counterplots, and twists of a Le Carré, but with the added frisson of knowing it was (based on) truth. A must-see for fans of Cold War spy tales.
[Watch the series (again) on ITVX.]
6x26 Week 6: Monday
[Watch various episodes (again) on iPlayer.]
A Spy Among Friends
Part 6 No Man's Land [finale]
I wasn’t sure about this at the start — it all seemed a little too cut and dried; where was six episodes of drama supposed to come from? — but it developed nicely, with all the plots, counterplots, and twists of a Le Carré, but with the added frisson of knowing it was (based on) truth. A must-see for fans of Cold War spy tales.
[Watch the series (again) on ITVX.]
this week on 100Films.co.uk
We may be over a fortnight into the new year now, but 2023 finally got underway on 100Films.co.uk this week. First, with the introduction of this year's version of my 100 Films Challenge...
Then, as part of that, I announced the 12 films that make up my Blindspot list for this year...
And finally, the 12 films in my "What Do You Mean You Haven't Seen...?" sub-challenge...
Maybe next Sunday I'll actually have some reviews to share...
Then, as part of that, I announced the 12 films that make up my Blindspot list for this year...
And finally, the 12 films in my "What Do You Mean You Haven't Seen...?" sub-challenge...
Maybe next Sunday I'll actually have some reviews to share...
Saturday, 14 January 2023
TV
A Spy Among Friends
Part 2 The Admiral's Glass
Part 3 Allegory of the Catholic Faith
Part 4 Vodka
Part 5 Snow
[Watch the series (again) on ITVX.]
Part 2 The Admiral's Glass
Part 3 Allegory of the Catholic Faith
Part 4 Vodka
Part 5 Snow
[Watch the series (again) on ITVX.]
Collection Count
Collection Count tracks my DVD/Blu-ray collection via a number of statistics every week.
So, in a surprise development, my long-awaited order from the US finally turned up out of the blue ("out of the blue" here meaning "the tracking hadn't changed for over a month, then suddenly it was being delivered that day"). So it's finally factored in this week, right? Wrong. I'm away for the weekend, so the parcel is currently with my neighbour. Assuming no further unforeseeable problems, it'll all finally be counted next week.
In the meantime, the January sales are beginning to get to me. This week's update includes five sales purchases (one a BD-to-4K upgrade, so you can't really see any trace of it in the numbers below), and there are more on the way. My willpower is poor...
Number of titles in collection: 2,997 [up 4]
Of which DVDs: 1,037 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,960 [up 4]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 227 [up 4]
Number of discs in collection: 7,415 [up 8]
Number of films: 3,662 [up 5]
Number of additional cuts: 298 [no change]
Number of TV episodes: 9,508 [no change]
Number of short films: 1,025 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
So, in a surprise development, my long-awaited order from the US finally turned up out of the blue ("out of the blue" here meaning "the tracking hadn't changed for over a month, then suddenly it was being delivered that day"). So it's finally factored in this week, right? Wrong. I'm away for the weekend, so the parcel is currently with my neighbour. Assuming no further unforeseeable problems, it'll all finally be counted next week.
In the meantime, the January sales are beginning to get to me. This week's update includes five sales purchases (one a BD-to-4K upgrade, so you can't really see any trace of it in the numbers below), and there are more on the way. My willpower is poor...
Number of titles in collection: 2,997 [up 4]
Of which DVDs: 1,037 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,960 [up 4]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 227 [up 4]
Number of discs in collection: 7,415 [up 8]
Number of films: 3,662 [up 5]
Number of additional cuts: 298 [no change]
Number of TV episodes: 9,508 [no change]
Number of short films: 1,025 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
Friday, 13 January 2023
TV
Death in Paradise
11x01 Episode 1
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Ghosts
4x05 Poached Guests
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Richard Osman's House of Games
6x25 Week 5: Friday
[Watch various episodes (again) on iPlayer.]
A Spy Among Friends
Part 1 Boom-Ooh-Yatatatah
[Watch it (again) on ITVX.]
11x01 Episode 1
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Ghosts
4x05 Poached Guests
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Richard Osman's House of Games
6x25 Week 5: Friday
[Watch various episodes (again) on iPlayer.]
A Spy Among Friends
Part 1 Boom-Ooh-Yatatatah
[Watch it (again) on ITVX.]
Thursday, 12 January 2023
TV
Richard Osman's House of Games
6x23 Week 5: Wednesday
6x24 Week 5: Thursday
[Watch various episodes (again) on iPlayer.]
6x23 Week 5: Wednesday
6x24 Week 5: Thursday
[Watch various episodes (again) on iPlayer.]
Radio
Desert Island Discs
Steven Spielberg, director
I've been meaning to listen to this ever since it was broadcast back in December; and, in typical me fashion, I've left it until it's only got a couple of days left on catchup.
[Listen to it (again) on BBC Sounds.]
Steven Spielberg, director
I've been meaning to listen to this ever since it was broadcast back in December; and, in typical me fashion, I've left it until it's only got a couple of days left on catchup.
[Listen to it (again) on BBC Sounds.]
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
TV
Jon & Lucy's Party of the Year
[Watch it (again) on All 4.]
The Wheel
3x07 Christmas Special
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
[Watch it (again) on All 4.]
The Wheel
3x07 Christmas Special
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
Sunday, 8 January 2023
this week on 100Films.co.uk
No reviews were published to 100Films.co.uk this week, because it was time for a thorough lookback at 2022. Hopefully the titles in the below images explain what's what...
Next Sunday, 2023 begins.
Next Sunday, 2023 begins.
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