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Weekly Archive > DVD of the Day > 06/29/07
Never Too Old for New Tricks
by jason davis
Waiting for God: Season 2
Michael Aitkens
 
 
Disgruntled septuagenarians Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden) and Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole) continue their respective campaigns of feigned senility and genuine misanthropy against the exploitative management of their cut-rate retirement community in the 10-episode second season of Waiting for God. Writer Michael Aitkens stretches his storytelling style with his sophomore season by developing continuing stories [the brief fascist reign of the community by newcomer Daisy (Jane Downs)], delving deeper into his supporting cast [Tom's son (Andrew Tourell) develops a spine], and addressing geriatric concerns (Diana's hip replacement). Mixing biting satire with heartfelt pathos, the scripts serve as a humorous revolt against a society that stows its elderly away like broken-down furniture while using the diametrically opposite viewpoints of Tom and Diana to approach issues from varied perspectives. A featurette on Stephanie Cole is the only extra.
Waiting for God: Season 2
BBC Video
Not rated; 287 min.
$34.98
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Jason Davis is the DVD Manager for CS Weekly , a contributing editor for Creative Screenwriting Magazine, and has written for Cinescape.com, MSN.com, and created the TV series Studio 13, which ran on Lorne Michaels' Burly TV network. He lives in the small space left over by his ever-expanding library of books, movies, and music.
Waiting for God: Season 2 courtesy BBC Video
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