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The Hitchhiker: Secret Ingredient (1987)
Guest starring Dean Paul Martin
This episode of The Hitchhiker actually debuted two months after Dean Paul Martin tragically passed away while he was on duty with the California Air National Guard. The ending is quite unexpected and gruesome and brings memories of the European style movies that have gruesome endings that we're not really quite accustomed to. Anyway, there is a morality tale with business ethics and all. I discovered The Hitchhiker only recently and have managed to see some episodes on digital media. I like how the opening credits have Page Fletcher is The Hitchhiker, and Fletcher adds gravitas to the episodes.
Dolce India: Paradise Found (2016)
Rocco does Kochi
So this episode, Paradise Found, is the seventh episode of season two of Dolce India, and it's a lot of fun and I learn a lot seeing Italian-American David Rocco travelling around India. I've seen some episodes of season one, and I'm working my way through season two. So here Rocco spends a lot of time on the beach learning how to use the fishing nets which have a long history to them. Also, I like how Rocco gets amongst the locals and cooks for them using the local ingredients. I haven't been to Kerala, where this episode is set, but one day I'll have to and explore the amazing eateries on offer.
The Hitchhiker: Out of the Night (1985)
You can check in kind of
Ricky Paull Goldin played Peter, the one on the run from the law in this rather surreal episode of The Hitchhiker. Some of the episodes I've seen of The Hitchhiker have the moral element to it, but this episode, Out of the Night, is just plain surreal big time, and all credit to the writers for experimenting a bit and then some with this episode from season three. This episode guest stars the late Kirstie Alley, who of course became very famous soon after with her role in Cheers. Anyway, all credit to the production crew for putting this episode together to make it quite memorable for the viewers.
The Hitchhiker: The Killer (1985)
See no evil
I recently discovered The Hitchhiker only recently, and have managed to watch some episodes. Many are in that six out of 10 range, but this episode, The Killer, is definitely at the nine out of 10 range, even more. In some ways the plot reminded me of the English movie See No Evil, but here there was an incredible twist. Anyway, this episode was filmed in Vancouver, and in fact at the end of the credits there's an acknowledgement of the Denman Hotel providing promotional consideration. English actress Jenny Seagrove, who later gained fame in the English legal drama series Judge John Deed, has the lead role. Also, Patrick Houser, who just the year before co-starred with Shannon Tweed in Hot Dog: The Movie, also has a role, and I must admit, I thought he was the killer. But no, it was the character played by Seagrove. I never expected that.
The Podcast Murders (2022)
Murders in the Building
Really, with Lifetime Movies you get what you get, and I actually enjoyed The Podcast Murders quite a bit, and the ending was a massive twist, as this must be one of the few Lifetime movies (not that I've seen a whole bunch of them) where the protagonist is the killer. Lanie McAuley plays the protagonist, Chloe, who is the podcaster in question, and the fact that she was the one who did the deeds was quite shocking and really went against the grain and conventional wisdom of the typical Lifetime movie. Anyway, perhaps there can be a sequel to this movie, with hints of a continuing storyline at the end.
The Hitchhiker: The Verdict (1989)
Law and Order
Polly Draper guests stars as a ruthless prosecutor, Jennifer, in The Verdict. Bruce McFee plays Ted, and I'm not kidding but he could easily play Ed O'Neill in a biopic because he looks so much like him, I'm not kidding. Anyway, the ending was kind of gruesome in a way, but perhaps inevitable given the moral path that Jennifer had taken to secure a conviction at all costs.
Anyway, I discovered The Hitchhiker only recently, and actually whilst it's a bit cheesy, my guess is that being an 1980s series, it made quite an impact, especially the no holds barred approach to adult content typical of HBO.
Bake Off: Crème de la Crème: Episode #7.9 (2022)
The one and only semi-final
So here we are in week nine, which is the semi-final. There's only one semi-final unlike the tennis where there are two. So here in this semi-final there are four teams battling it out for three spots in next week's grand final. So who are the four semi-finalists.
Kevin and Nathan. They are the first independent pastry chefs to compete in the series.
Zack and Jemima, Puddles Bespoke Pattiserie.
I Shan and Jojo, Hotel Cafe Royal in London's West End.
David and Cydrick from Maison Mayci in Birmingham. David and Cydrick are from France.
Kevin's team in this episode came first, Zack's team came second, I Shan's team came third. So David's team got the high joomp which is a bitter twist because in the quarter final they came first.
Dolce India: Beef in Fort Kochi (2016)
Rocco does Fort Kochi
So here in Beef in Fort Kochi, which is episode six of season two of Dolce India, David Rocco visits Fort Kochi. It's interesting to note if Rocco means beef is the same as cows which would be controversial I guess. Anyway, Rocco visits a vibrant hole-in-the-wall restaurant that brings quite the crowd. Also, Rocco catches up with Ajeeth Janardhanan, a famous chef and you see Rocco bake a tiramisu along with some Indian dishes that are Keralan in nature.
Anyway, I'm enjoying watching Dolce India, and I can't believe I discovered it only recently. I have to start catching up on the first season episodes.
Dolce India: The Backwaters of Kerala (2016)
Rocco visits Kerala, India
So in this episode, which is the fifth episode from season two, Italian-American David Rocco visits Kerala, which is in the south of India, and he has a lot of fun cooking by the river. I like Rocco's enthusiasm and willingness to try new things. He comes across as very respectful to the locals, and doesn't appear to condescend to the citizens of India. I've never been to Kerala, but maybe Rocco's trip to Kerala has kind of inspired me to eventually make the journey down the river. At the end of the episode, Rocco cooks up delicious meals for guests, most of whom appear to be of European descent.
Law & Order: Vaya Con Dios (2000)
Steven Hill's and Larry Clarke's finales
Joe Morton played Defense Attorney Leon Chiles and also this episode, the final one for season 10. This episode marks the departure of two actors who have played a steady hand in the storylines. Firstly, this is the final episode for Steven Hill, who played the esteemed DA Adam Schiff. One telling scene was an out-of-court meeting between Schiff and the judge. This episode is also the final episode of Larry Clarke, who played Detective Morris LaMotte in two seasons, and his role was critical because he leant a steady hand after the downfall of Profaci as depicted in Exiled: A Law and Order Movie.
The Hitchhiker: When Morning Comes (1990)
Guest starring Pamela Bowman
Pamela Bowman plays Cathy Marks in this very steamy episode of The Hitchhiker, and this is from season one where Nicholas Campbell was originally cast as the Hitchhiker. However later on when Page Fletcher replaced Campbell, all of Campbell's scenes were reshot with Fletcher. Interestingly, in this episode the hitchhiker is more integral in the episode, with Fletcher actually being offered a ride with Bob Ames (played by the late August Schellenberg), but unlike future episodes, we don't see the hitchhiker closing the episode with his words of wisdom or warning. Anyway, the love scene was quite explicit even by modern movie standards. Later on Bowman left the acting industry to become a successful private chef.
Couples Retreat Murder (2024)
Compelling
For reason I'm drawn to some Lifetime movies, and you get what you get, and Couples Retreat Murder was quite compelling and suspenseful, with the twist at the end that I never quite expected. Jessica Morris is incredibly beautiful in this movie that's for sure. Morris's real-life husband, Rib Hillis, plays Morris's on-screen husband. Also Corin Nemec, who was in one of my favorite all-time television series, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, played Phil in this movie.
Kianna Vo played Jenny.
I wonder where Couples Retreat Murder was filmed, that is where the retreat was filmed. I tried to see in the end credits but couldn't see any reference to the location, but it seemed quite impressive. I know it was somewhere in San Bernardino County, but I wonder where the retreat was exactly.
Marcus Wareing Simply Provence: Fish (2024)
Fries
Anyway, I recently discovered Marcus Wareing Discovers Provence, and here in this episode, Fish, I got so hungry looking at the fries, and in fact French fries, but they're referred to by the English as chips, but I wonder if the French refer to chips as French fries which would be kind of ironic or meta in a way. Anyway, at the end Marcus's concoction was sadly rejected by one of the locals, and it was quite serious to see, but thankfully Marcus took it on the chin and he was all fine with it. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more episodes of this series, as I like Marcus's engaging style and all.
The Hitchhiker: Why Are You Here? (1987)
Video and the TV star
Jerry Rulac is played by the late Brad Davis in Why Are You Here? And in some ways this episode kind of foresaw the complexities and realities of reality television in a way. In this episode we see an early role of Helen Hunt, before her career went through the roof in Mad About You and film roles, and here you can see her acting chops on display. Brad Davis is someone I remember from Midnight Express, and also in Chiefs, and here his role kind of is similar to the one in Chiefs.
Anyway, many of the episodes from The Hitchhiker are available on digital media so catch it if you can before it's too late.
Marcus Wareing Simply Provence (2024)
Marcus Wareing does Provence
I only discovered Marcus Wareing Simply Provence just recently, and am catching up on the episodes. Anyway, one thing I like is Wareing's ability to explore the French cuisine, and confessing if he's up to scratch or not. Having lived in England for a few years, I actually liked the English food (Full English Breakfast anyone please) and here Wareing soaks in the sunny environment. Anyway, all credit to the Fixer, Sebastien Carayol and also the Lead Home Economist Lisa Harrison and the Home Economist Ellie Fleming, who do much behind the scenes for the finished filmed product. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more episodes.
The Hitchhiker: Part of Me (1989)
All of me
I discovered The Hitchhiker only a few days ago, and I was and am still rather intrigued by it. Anyway, Part of Me is okay, and there's a strong English or Continental European feel to this episode, with English and French actors I think, and they sounded quite convincing. Anyway, the eerie opening of The Hitchhiker is worth the price of admission alone. Here it's all about kidneys and really the morality of business and all. Still, Part of Me seems to be lacking something, like part of something to pardon the pun, and it could have been more if there was more to the parts of the episode really.
Dolce India: Beach and Jungle (2016)
David and the rainforest
I'm enjoying watching the second season of David Rocco's Dolce India, and her he continues his journey in Goa, and he heads into the rainforest to catch up with the Shetye family who run the Savoi, and he does a lot of cooking, such as potato balls with chick peas. Anyway, at the end I like how he does some cooking of roasted cashews on the beach at sunset, and that gives this episode a very special touch. David Rocco is a busy man because he's also the executive producer and the producer of this series, so that's quite a lot to be involved in, as long as appearing on screen to keep things moving along.
Dolce India: Goan Fishing (2016)
David does Goa
Goan Fishing may offend the sensibilities of some, especially when David Rocco peels the shells from live crabs, and you can see their legs waddling with their remaining life after the shelling, and anyway, that's the way it is in India init.
Rocco catches up with renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala, who takes him to a fish market, but things get very, very and incredibly heated when one of the vendors throws water at the duo because it appeared they weren't planning to buy anything, so that offended the sensitivities of the vendor. I look forward to seeing more episodes from season two of this series.
Law & Order: Stiff (2000)
Guest starring John Slattery
David Dukes guest stars in this season ten episode of Law and Order, and John Slattery, whose career later went through the roof with Mad Men, got the coveted "and" credit at the beginning of this episode. I'd say that, with due respect to all the talented actors who got the "and" credit in Law and Order, Slattery is one of the few whose career went through the roof after his Law and Order appearance. Marin Hinkle, who played Debbie Mason, also ended up with an illustrious career following her appearance in this episode. Anyway, the ending was quite tragic, and sometimes there aren't happy endings in Law and Order.
Sweetpea: Sorry for Your Loss (2024)
Ghost Story
Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon, and beyond the vengeance aspect of this episode and beyond, there are some mundanity matters that really stand out, for example the funeral and cremation of Rhiannon's father, Tommy (played by David Bark-Jones), especially with The Boss's I'm on Fire playing during the service, and afterwards the photo of Tommy and wreath being unceremoniously tossed into the dumpster, which Rhiannon despairingly bore witness to. The loss of Tink, Rhiannon's beloved dog, was a heartbreaking moment for sure, and it kind of set the scene for what's to come. Really, many can relate to Rhiannon being ignored at work.
How to with John Wilson: How to Find a Public Restroom (2023)
Sit or squat
I discovered How to with John Wilson only recently, and this is the first episode of this series I've watched. So How to Find a Public Restroom is quite relevant, especially as the number of public restrooms in the Big Apple has declined quite considerably, and I remember there used to be an app called Sit or Squat that could help locate public restrooms. Anyway, this episode has a Nathan Fielderesque view to it, and no wonder because Nathan Fielder himself is the executive producer of this. Anyway, it's amazing how this episode goes from one zig to the next zag, including trips to Burning Man and also meeting Stinky Steve's.
Nadiya's Fast Flavours (2021)
Nadiya in a post-pandemic world
I recently discovered Nadiya's Fast Flavours (in England it's flavours but here it's flavors), and anyway I always enjoy watching Nadiya's television series, and I think this one, Nadiya's Fast Flavours, is the first one post-pandemic, and Nadiya makes a fleeting reference to this in the first episode. Also, one of the guests in episode one was kind of a harbinger of a major world event in 2022 that extends to this day and will finish who knows when. Anyway, I really like Nadiya's optimistic style and her comforting atmosphere, and the colors in her house is quite optimistic which is what we need now.
The 1% Club: Episode #3.9 (2024)
Cockermouth and the clock flies
So here we are with episode nine of season three of The 1% Club, hosted by English comedian Lee Mack. The one-liners in this episode were hilarious. Anyway, the one that stood out big time was Mack's joke about Cockermouth which was hilarious big time, and I'm not sure how the refined and upper-class residents of Cockermouth (which is located near, but far enough from, the working class English gritty city of Carlisle) would have responded to that init. Anyway, I loved how some contestants thought that the answer to one of the questions was clock flies instead of time flies. Anyway, worth watching.
Nadiya's Fast Flavours: Comfort Food (2021)
Episode one
I'm enjoying finally getting around to watching Nadiya's Fast Flavours (in the UK it's spelt flavours, here it's flavors). I think this is the first Nadiya television series I've seen that was produced during the pandemic, and Nadiya makes a fleeting reference to it, and we all want to enjoy the comfort of comfort food.
We also meet famous chef Olia Hercules, which was rather timely due to the events that came up rather unexpectantly in 2022 and which is still going on.
So Nadiya helps us made mac cheese, and the classic beef vindaloo. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of this comfortable series.
The Hitchhiker: Pawns (1989)
Pawn stars
Jill Hennessy guest stars as Elisabeth in Pawns, from one of the later seasons of The Hitchhiker, and in fact so far I'm aware of she's the second Law and Order alum to have starred in The Hitchhiker before they made it big in Law and Order. Anyway, here there is a bit of tension and surprise and we're left wondering what is going to happen, and is there a twist, and the twist is kind of like Tales of the Unexpected or possibly Black Mirror, a famous English series which came later on. Anyway, I wonder if Black Mirror drew some inspiration from The Hitchhiker. Anyway, some of these episodes are on digital media.