Rockford Files

Advantages: good stories, good memories
Disadvantages: may be dated for some

...Rockford (James Garner) is a private investigator who lives and works from his beach trailer in LA. A likeable ex-con Rockford often skirts on the edges of the law to ensure that he gets his $200 a day (plus expenses) to solve all kinds of mysteries/crimes from fraud and kidnappings to suspicious deaths and robberies, he has a quarter page advertisement in the paper and the show often starts with an answer machine message that usually has nothing to do with the show that is about to start, and he drives a gold Pontiac Firebird. I think as with all shows of the genre (even with modern shows, but more so back then) that the attraction is the "how" and by that I mean how the cop/detective gets his man, Columbo used to be great at this, with Peter Falk coming across as a scruffy, almost slow witted kind of guy, but we all know that the "let me...

sjp1966 16.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Rockford Files - Series 2 (Box Set) (DVD)

Car chases, fisty-cuffs, flashy cars, skin-tight trousers...

Advantages: funny, entertaining, witty, great music, great acting from James Garner
Disadvantages: Sound is mono, but to be expected!

...The Rockford Files is a classic comedy drama TV series from the 1970's, set in the United States, and starring the terrific James Garner as Jim Rockford, a witty, charming, wise-cracking, ex-con (for a crime he didn't commit), turned PI. There were about six series in all, and a few movies too. The series is set in Malibu, where Rockford lives in a mobile home on the beach (can't be bad!). Each episde begins with the camera panning across Rockford's desk, and we hear the familiar sound of his telephone, followed by a humourous answerphone message which is different in each episode. Then comes the fabulous theme tune, and the show begins! Usually Jim is being asked to help someone out of trouble, which tends to land him in trouble himself! Alongside Jim, regulars in the show are his father Rocky, Beth, Angel, and Dennis, a cop who...

razielle 19.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Rockford Files - Series 1-4 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)

Good MP3/CD player, smart appearance

Advantages: Good CD/MP3 sound quality; looks smart
Disadvantages: Slightly "cheap" quality; clips 1st second of MP3s; relatively expensive

...annoying. Ease of use The control panel is generally intuitive and easy to use, following general conventional interface design. Unlike many in-car players, there are ten numbered preset buttons, although the presets 7-0 are accessed via a "shift"-style button, these buttons having other purposes otherwise. In addition, most of the buttons have a different action depending on whether you briefly press them, or hold the button down. Recommendation? I would have recommended this to potential buyers at the time I bought it, but this model is no longer available new. Also, there are now units that support other formats, such as WMA, and DVDs for additional storage. I would still recommend Rockford Fosgate as a brand to consider. Their products are generally a bit more expensive, but overall I am pleased...

kah123 11.03.2006 · Read review
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Review of Rockford Fosgate RFX9000

not worth the name

Advantages: looks, name
Disadvantages: deep bass quality, price tag

...The kenwood DB+ is an attractive sub, it has everything that you would want from a car sub, the looks, the power claim, and the trusted name brand. However the one thing that the kenwood db+ fails on is perhaps the most important thing of all, gut werenching bass. Most people are like me and buy a subwoofer for their car because they want thumping bass blasting out as they drive. If this is what you are after then this sub isnt for you. it has a max power claim of 1000 watts and dont get me wrong it is a loud sub. but there is just something missing. it seems to distort alot on low bass notes when the volume is up. I know you may be saying, 'well thats your amp,' but it isnt because i rana rockford off the same amp and it only had a power claim of 400 watts and it was twice the strength. it is all around not a bad sub, but i would not...

cmack05999 22.01.2003 · Read review
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Review of Kenwood KFC W1204DB

Illiterate PC

Advantages: Easy reading, informative and interesting.
Disadvantages: Workshops are repeated.

...of woe and migraines! It is a good Bi-monthly but not that good! It costs £1.20 but marginally cheaper if you subscribe. It is an enjoyable and informative read, let me inform: ~~ News Summary Several pages of IT news, all boxed easily scanned or read in depth, whatever your choice. This week: “VHS Not Dead” and “Save Home Movies to DVD” to name but two headliners. ~~ Best Buys and Chart Hits Several pages highlighting what Software and peripherals comes out best in Computer Active’s opinion. ~~ Articles The Joy of Text – An in-depth look at Love Online. Class of 2001 – Training for the uninitiated! Online Sleuthing – Jim Rockford eat your heart out. ~~ On Test, Hot New products – This week: “Xara X”, “Packard Bell Lpower P4 1.4 GHz” and a lot...

clanmac4 03.02.2001 (07.02.2001) · Read review
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Review of Computeractive

Who's The Daddy

Advantages: Compelling viewing
Disadvantages: The trauma of Selleck

...inlisting some unexpected help. This sort of movie is seldom seen nowadays, especially when it stars a difficult to comprehend lead actor. And I really cannot emphasise on this enough we are talking about an actor who was cheesy in The Rockford Files, wacky in 3 Men & A Baby, and just ridiculous in Quigley Down Under; now we are being offered him in a brutally serious role. An Innocent Man is one of those movies that you will remember long after you have seen it, while bits become foggy and in your mind every minute he is in prison is remembered; its just so incredibly brutal especially the vicious gang rape scene and we are talking a massive gang this proves the case less is more, and what you see briefly is far too much. An Innocent Man retails for around £5.99 and has no special features, trailers etc. Its also currently showing...

sghawken 31.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of An Innocent Man (DVD)

The People Of Rockwell Are Dying To Meet You!

Advantages: A big surprise movie, in many different ways.
Disadvantages: None

...the town; he is treated like an old friend. Everybody seems enthusiastic to meet him; they all want to give him knowledge while at the same time share in his knowledge. Its blatantly apparent to Steve that Rockwell Falls is like no other place and the fact that no recorded crime has taken place since 1880 solidifies that fact. Steve is initially swept up in the joy of the towns environment; but his attention is continuously driven into dark thoughts as residents state in conversation that he has just moved to Rockford Falls rather than just passing through. When Steve corrects people on the fact that he is not staying he is greeted with the reply "we'll see" or similar. But Steve becomes more alarmed when looking through the towns records; when it becomes apparent that each new arrival or birth in the town is met by the death of another...

sghawken 19.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Population 436 (DVD)

Scallys Goths Weirods unite

Advantages: At the TK Maxx you can buy whatever you want as they virtually sell everthing, it can be your home away from home.
Disadvantages: There are only a few around, however, more are being built.

...A POUND!! Calm down, calm down heh. And I don?t mean those cheap copies of Rockports like the amazing funny names such as Rockfords, Rocksorts, Rockwoods,. Rockin shoes etc. If you?re a Goth they have a great selection of black hoodies. The prices are enough to make you slit your wrists! However, you have to look hard for the items you want. At the store they don?t just sell clothes as they have; a shoe section, home ware section and has both mensware ladiesware and childrensware. Within the sections are accessories in which you can buy hats, gloves, wallets, CD holders, watches, be lts etc. The good thing is that each week TK Maxx gets a restock of 1000 items. Throughout my shopping there, the best bargains I have seen are a pair of Rockport?s XCS Hydro-shield resistant for an amazing £30 RRP £150. I have bought a Quiksilver coat...

huwfw 14.12.2001 · Read review
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Review of TK MAXX (Department Store)

Come on...Punch me Baby

Advantages: LOUD
Disadvantages: I think my car will fall apart from the bass

...manufacturers of car audio systems. I have definitly enjoyed my Punch sound system! UPDATE When I said that I think my car will fall apart...I have 3 new rattles in it now.It's still a great system though! And I should've pointed out that Punch equiptment is actually made by the all well known Rockford Fosgate! So if anyone would like to check it out you will have to go to the Rockford Fosgate site!...

sweetfire_01 17.10.2001 (18.10.2001) · Read review
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Review of Punch 120

Lethal - just Lethal at bargin price

Advantages: Four great films - dirt cheap
Disadvantages: No fifth film!!

.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LETHAL WEAPON 4 - 1998 The Finale of the series sees Riggs and Murtaugh taking on a slavery ring that's at work in America. Jet Li leads the villans who are involved in counterfeiting currency to free their bosses from the Chinese military. Returning characters Rene Russo and Joe Pesci (who this time is a private eye). Chris Rock adds another level of laughs to the story This is the standard version of the film and features no extra footage. Pure Lethal Documentary Trailers Interview Gallery Lethal Weapon 1-3 Extended Scenes B-Roll Footage Running Time 121 Minutes TRIVIA 1. Riggs's trailer is in the same place that Jim Rockford's trailer use to be at during the majority of "The Rockford Files" (1974)'s run These films are great value for money - at less than £15. While It might have been nice for an extras disc...

gizmoregis 07.09.2006 · Read review
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