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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 23, 2006
Pros: Fascinating, well documented
Cons: None, wish there was actual footage of Jerry himself
Summary: I just love a good documentary. Especially one that has some sinister elements. Z Channel - A Magnificent Obsession has just that. The story of disturbed, dark and brillant Jerry Harvey and his revolution of the cable channel movie format. This ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2005
Pros: Sober, engrossing look at a hard-core film buff
Cons: Deals very little with Harvey's wife, who suffered most from his mental problems
Summary: It’s a bit disconcerting when you personally know the subject of a documentary. It’s even stranger when that subject was a murder victim. Newly released on DVD, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession chronicles the ups and (many) downs of a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 12, 2005
Pros: Wonderful Interviews, Informative Details, Cassavetes' Approach on the Film's Story.
Cons: None, though the Doc doesn't include any old Z Channel footage.
Summary: Before pay-cable channels like HBO, Showtime, Movie Channel, Cinemax, and later on, Starz and independent film channels like the Independent Film Channel (IFC) and Sundance Channel. There weren't any of those things before. To watch a movie, you had ... read more
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