Twitch City – The Complete Series
Picture:
C Sound: C+ Extras: C Episodes: B-
The
series Twitch City originally
appeared on Canadian television in 1998 then went off the air for some reason
and returned in 2000. Twitch City: The Complete Series has
just been released on DVD in all its Canadian glory. The show is set in Canada and stars four
unique individuals who have their own peculiarities. Curtis is basically a shut-in, TV addicted,
slob who often annoys his anal and tightly wound roommate Nathan. Nathan’s girlfriend Hope (Molly Parker of Deadwood) is a goodhearted girl who
tries to make the best of the crap that life throws at her. Finally there is Curtis’s friend and
convenience store clerk Newbie, who seems to always be more trouble than he is
worth. The series is interesting with a
great cast that all interact well together, to create a dark comedy that will
definitely intrigue audiences.
The show
when originally aired failed to capture the attention of general audiences, but
gained much critical acclaim. The series
also gained a cult following in recent years, and many are pleased to see this
DVD release. With the plot centering on
Curtis constantly finding a new roommate after Nathan’s unfortunate
incarceration, after killing a homeless man with a can of cat food, the series
offers audiences unique and unexpected storylines. From shady business men who peddle
drug-filled cookies to Neo-Nazis the show surely had a different flavor.
The
technical aspects of this 2-Disc DVD release are very base level. The picture is presented in a somewhat grainy
1.33 X 1 Full Screen. The colors are
often off balance and the occasionally the picture is too dark. The sound is presented in a simple Dolby
Digital 2.0 Stereo that is nothing impressive and at times is weak. The extras are very sparse only offering a
few commentaries, a still gallery, and cast and crew bios. The bios are there but a bit on the boring
side.
Twitch City at times seems like an unending
drug trip, but oh what a wonderful trip it is!
- Michael P Dougherty II
