This week we have more flashbacks going on than a Woodstock convention: There’s the Victorian chiller The Woman in Black and Worried About the Boy, a re-creation of Boy George and Culture Club‘s early days in the UK. And, back in the US of A, Broadway legend Carol Channing is Larger Than Life.
Plus: Season One of MTV’s Teen Wolf (above) delivers a sexy, dramatic reboot of the quintessentially 80s teen comedy.
FIRST: Daniel Radcliffe ditches Harry Potter for more grown-up frights in The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
($35.99 BluRay, $30.99 DVD, CBS Films)
Post-Potter Daniel Radcliffe plays Arthur Kipps, an attorney tasked with fetching some documents from a remote, and allegedly haunted, manor. When he finds the locals spooked and unhelpful, Arthur realizes there may be truth to the legend of a vengeful woman’s ghost and the children whose deaths she is blamed for. Creepy, atmospheric stuff, especially if you’re going the BluRay route. Extras include a director’s commentary, making-of featurette, and brief chat with straight ally Radcliffe about his role.
NEXT: There’s plenty of fur (and flesh) in MTV’s Teen Wolf
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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
($24.99 DVD, E1 Entertainment)
The career and life of Broadway legend Carol Channing, beloved for her defining role in Hello, Dolly!, is reflected upon in this breezy documentary. At 91(!), the gal is still spunky and provides plenty of entertainment along the way. Bonus features include cast members’ reflections on the 1964 opening of “Dolly!” and reminiscences from fellow Broadway goddess Chita Rivera. It’s so nice to see you back where you belong, Carol!
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Sherlock: Season 2
The Secret World of Arrietty
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TDSE
Channing is 91, isn’t she?
Ian
That Luke Pasqualino is a tasty little morsel.
James M. Martin
@Ian: Ian, a man of good tastes. Luke debuted in a British TV series called “Skins.” I thought he only did about three episodes, and the other ones, without him, were not as good. Just Italian enough, right?
Inspector X
He shows up in season one of The Borgias. Such a beautiful face.