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by grambax
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:10 am
Forum: Magnum P.I. Talk
Topic: UK Amazon Deal of the week
Replies: 2
Views: 1686

So I take it the US folks can't take advantage of this deal? I still need Season's 5 and 7 tp complete my collection... Customers in the US CAN buy from Amazon UK, but there would be two problems - 1) The discs will be PAL (the European TV system), and probably Region 2. 2) The cost of internationa...
by grambax
Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:01 am
Forum: Magnum P.I. Talk
Topic: UK Amazon Deal of the week
Replies: 2
Views: 1686

UK Amazon Deal of the week

Probably not needed by most members here, but am I allowed to say, for those who are in the UK and who may not have bought the whole series, or might want to give gifts? Amazon.co.uk has each Season of Magnum P.I. for £7.77 this week. Offer ends on September 25, 2011, at 23:59 BST That would be the ...
by grambax
Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:01 am
Forum: Season 2
Topic: Double Jeopardy (2.19)
Replies: 82
Views: 143771

A pretty decent episode. It has some fun with the filming aspects (perhaps not quite as much as it could have), its nice to see the cre and equipment, and the double bluff twist is just enough to hold the attention. And Tanaka is really could here. The romance/attraction between Magnum and Olivia se...
by grambax
Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: Season 3
Topic: Did You See the Sunrise? (1) (3.1)
Replies: 117
Views: 200673

Not a comment yet, but a question (well, actually, two questions) - We'll be getting to this memorable episode soon as we work our way through the series. I've seen an remember it (boy, is it memorable) but my OH hasn't and its one of the ones I'm most looking forward to sharing. I suppose we should...
by grambax
Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: Season 2
Topic: Texas Lightning (2.18)
Replies: 59
Views: 169785

I'm a little conflicted by this episode. It seems to lack an even tone. Bits are really quite brutal, even if its just implied, the island stuff is mostly light comedy; we then get some great ariel action and the ending turns poignant. Now such twists can be great, and MPI is good at them, but here ...
by grambax
Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: Season 2
Topic: One More Summer (2.17)
Replies: 87
Views: 157462

A very weak episode for me. I have no interest in sport, and no knowledge of American football, so that didn't help. But I've enjoyed plenty of other sports/football films and programs, so I don't think its just bias. However a few good moments save it from being a complete bust. The bad - Magnum AN...
by grambax
Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: Season 2
Topic: Italian Ice (2.16)
Replies: 107
Views: 171396

Not too much to say from me except to agree that its an excellent episode. Full of the unpredictable elements that make Magnum PI special, from Magnum's "attack" on the villa at the start through a plot that slowly twists and reveals itself, to the unexpected shooting. Plus it has great character mo...
by grambax
Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:14 am
Forum: Other TV Shows
Topic: Starsky and Hutch
Replies: 53
Views: 36115

I keep forgetting he did the Running Man! I haven't seen that movie, and I can't believe it! It isn't a great film, but its perfectly servicable. Aparently PMG was a late replacement for the original director who left/was fired after some sort of disagreement. I always felt PMG tried to be just a l...
by grambax
Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:08 am
Forum: Other TV Shows
Topic: Starsky and Hutch
Replies: 53
Views: 36115

I've always been moved by Paul Michael Glaser's story. What a tragedy. I'm glad to hear his son is doing well. I actually think of PMG and his family often, although I can't say I'm a super huge fan. It's just hard to not be moved by his story. PMG did end up directing a few things. I'm pretty sure...
by grambax
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: Other TV Shows
Topic: Starsky and Hutch
Replies: 53
Views: 36115

The movie is kind of a comic alternate version of the series. You can't watch it thinking of the series or you will be disappointed. The tv-show had its light moments but essentially was a police drama, the movie is a glamorous, larger-than-life comedy, incidentally using the characters of the S&H ...
by grambax
Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: King Kamehameha Club
Topic: Belated ntroduction and an apology
Replies: 7
Views: 4872

Thank You HigginsIII! Honestly, for now, I'm OK; better than I expected. And glad to be here. I'm sure I was barely noticed - I only made a few posts. But I had stated that I was working through the series and would comment, so , as everyone had been so welcoming, I thought it rude not to briefly ex...
by grambax
Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: Other TV Shows
Topic: Starsky and Hutch
Replies: 53
Views: 36115

We've been on a bit of a nostalgia kick and watching some old shows. Magnom PI is obviously one, which brought me here, but Starsky & Hutsh is another. My other half never really saw or liked either, but thankfully is a recent convert to both. Magnum is for Thursday nights (usually in a "double bill...
by grambax
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: King Kamehameha Club
Topic: Belated ntroduction and an apology
Replies: 7
Views: 4872

Thank You! Its good to be back!
by grambax
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: King Kamehameha Club
Topic: Belated ntroduction and an apology
Replies: 7
Views: 4872

Belated ntroduction and an apology

Hi, This message is probably inappropriate, and could seem somewhat needy, so aplogies in advance and no reply is necessary. But, while I've been aware of this site for a while, I only started posting a few months ago. I'm in the UK, where Magnum was initially ill served by ITV. It was given a promi...
by grambax
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: Season 2
Topic: Try to Remember (2.15)
Replies: 66
Views: 120390

A very good episode indeed. I really liked the false amnesia angle. My only real criticism is that I agree with Carol the Dabbler; the villains really do pose no surprise, they are so obviously suspicious. But great moments between Magnum and Higgins, an interesting twist, and the introduction of Ta...