You said that Hollywood caters to the lowest common denomenator.  I
agree!  Maybe that's why most of the Oscars and other awards this year
seem to be going to independent film efforts.  As for mysteries, i tend
to prefer British productions.  Fortunately, between the Educational
channel and A&E, there are some to choose from.  Although, I have gotten
tired of Poirot!  Agatha at her best is faboulous, but enough of one
character is enough.  I like 'Cadfael' and "Chambers & Co.' too.  With
no chase scenes to tie up time, they actually have some character
development!  Lovejoy was a good series, and one of the few where I
found i preferred the TV series to the books!
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