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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Episode 1



A stellar adaptation of Pride and Prejudice
With the exception of the movie version starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier, I own all three adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - the 1980 version, Pride and Prejudice (BBC Miniseries), the 1995 BBC series, Pride and Prejudice (Restored Edition), and the 2005 film version starring Keira Knightley and Matthew McFadyen, Pride & Prejudice. Of these, my favorite is the 1995 BBC adaptation which I've watched countless times.

There's something infinitely charming about the 1995 adaptation. The casting is wonderful, especially in the casting of Colin Firth as the delectable Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. I do not think any other actor has come close to portraying the role of Mr. Darcy with such perfection and aplomb, though David Rintoul and Matthew McFadyen have both done credible turns in their roles in the 1980 and 2005 versions respectively. As for the role of dear Elizabeth Bennet, Jennifer Ehle may at first appear to be a bit too old to play the role of Ms...

Fantastic min-series
I admit that my wife convinced me to watch this with her. I was skeptical (to say the least), and watched it begrudgingly. I was soon hooked, however, and could not wait to get through the last few episodes to completion.

The acting is superb and the casting, with a couple of exceptions, is terrific. The characters play with such depth and ability that they draw you in to the narrative. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the mini-series. The version we watched was the multi-disc set I bought for my wife on Mother's Day. She has seen it 6-7 times, and I even told her I would be willing to watch it again with her - although not for a while ;)

ABSOLUTE FAVORITE VERSION OF PRIDE N PREJUDICE
It is my favorite of all the Pride and Prejudice films made - so glad it is now available online!! Thanks!!

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Stimpy's Big Day



Ren & Stimpy Episodes on Amazon Prime are censored
Not a review for R&S, for which I am a huge fan. My daughter is also a fan and was thrilled when these were added to Amazon Prime, after being recently removed from Netflix.

Be aware that many of these episodes have been edited for content; my daughter knows these shows like the back of her hand was quickly complaining about snippets that were removed - probably because someone found the dialog or images offensive, which is ridiculous, given that these shows were developed for cable TV, years ago, by Nick.

Boooo..... I am not 'Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy' over this and am very disappointed to learn that Amazon is editing content. Reminds me of the bad old days of Blockbuster and their content pruning of rental DVDs.

Fake dad rules
Fake dad is some of the best ren and stimpy work out there. kowalski is a great character. this episode is one of the best, although out west isnt the best

Funny
I loved this show as a kid. Its still the same show, and therefor is still funny. Not much more to say.

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Holiday Knights



The New Batman Adventures
These episodes were produced two years after the original Batman: Animated series ended, and were made for the KidsWB Saturday morning block, which was still relatively new at that time. What's notable about these episodes is that the character designs have been totally revamped, and this was when the "DC animated universe" really began, as Batman stories would often cross-over with the Superman series and vice-versa.

The real shame about The New Batman Adventures is that KidsWB basically stopped production after 24 episodes, so we don't get to see the new revamps as much as we'd like (ex. Riddler, unfortunately, only shows up in minor cameos). A host of new villains and femme fatales appear, including Calendar Girl, Roxy Rocket, and the (dreaded) Farmer Brown and his mutant farm animals. Etrigan and The Creeper make their first animated appearances, but only get an episode each (Etrigan was later fleshed out in Justice League). Most telling is that certain plot threads...

From The New Batman Adventures!
New adventures await you and the Gotham Knights in Batman: The Animated Series, Volume Four - The New Batman Adventures! Revamped from the dark deco days of the original series with a simpler yet stylized new look, the New Batman Adventures featured the Gotham Knights: Batman & Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing in some of their most memorable episodes. Introducing the voices of Mathew Valencia as Tim Drake, the new Robin and Tara Charendoff-Strong (replacing Melissa Gilbert-Brinkman) as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, this 4-disc (521 min.) set contains all 24 episodes from the series which include classics "You Scratch My Back", "Old Wounds" and fan-favorite "Over the Edge". Other highlights include "Legends of the Dark Knight" which acknowledges the works of Bill Finger, Dick Sprang and Frank Miller. Not to mention "Never Fear" featuring the most horrific version of the Scarecrow (chillingly voiced by Jeffrey Combs) ever animated. The New Batman Adventures not only refined the designs of the...

Batman Ends
The episodes compiled in this fourth collection of the animated Batman series is from the Kids WB New Batman Adventures, which hit Saturday mornings a while after the classic Batman: The Animated Series was over with. Most of the voice cast was retained (including Kevin Conroy as the Dark Knight), but the animation underwent a complete overhaul, which would be seen on the animated Superman series as well as the current Justice League Unlimited. The animation transformation isn't for everyone, but it works for the most part, and the storytelling is still top notch. In the episodes collected here, we learn why Dick Grayson quit being Robin and became Nightwing, and we also see the origin of the new Robin, Tim Drake. DC character the Creeper makes his animated debut, and there's a delicious new, and horrifying, twist and look to the Scarecrow (voiced by Jeffrey Combs). The "World's Finest" episodes are here as well, which is the first (of many) cross overs with Batman and Superman...

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Friends: The Complete Ninth & Tenth Seasons



Gift
This was a gift to my Daughter. This is her favorite series. I would recommend to go with the separate packaging, instead of the full package deal. This way is a lot cheaper. If there is one that doesn't work you just send that one in.

:)
FRIENDS is the best, so much fun to watch it. now I'm done and having all the seasons, here we go .. :-)

building a library
I liked this series while it was airing on network television and have enjoyed the repeats on several television channels, but some of the highlights of owning these DVDs is to be able to see the entire episode. Often the repeats do not have the entire show, to afford more commercials to air.
But if you enjoyed the series, you'll love the bonus features, especially the gag reels, usually on the final DVD of the season, along with several fun games.

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Pilot



A Comic Valentine Courtesy Of MTV: A Smart And Funny Tale Of High School Awkwardness
One of the most pleasant surprises of the television season came courtesy of MTV with the clever comedy "Awkward." In truth, I didn't expect much more than a retread of typical high school cliches served up by super stylized and self-aware characters. Yes, "Awkward" does adhere to many classic elements that we've seen in countless other productions, but here they seem fresh, updated, and quite smart. "Sixteen Candles" and "Heathers" are two high school films with strong female protagonists that I really connected with many years ago. I'd be proud to say that "Awkward" sticks closely to the successful formula of the past and modernizes it for contemporary audiences. Combining the sweet awkwardness (for lack of a better word) of "Sixteen Candles" with the brutal ruthlessness of "Heathers," this show is an expert blend of black comedy, romance, and outright slapstick. And it's terrifically entertaining with savvy and quotable dialogue.

Ashley Rickards plays the central...

Are you BLEEPING kidding me?
While I enjoy the show, I found it highly annoying that, even on the DVD, they BLEEPED OUT even the minor cuss words. The least they could do was give viewers the OPTION of whether or not the version they watched was censored.

R.J. Berger 1.5-"0 "(as opposed to 2.0)
I watched the entire series in one seating. Where R.J. Berger was more laugh out loud in your face funny, Awkward was more subtle in its approach, choosing to build over time. I was also annoyed by the bleeping out of words, though not enough to impact my review.

Jenna (played by Ashley Richards) is faced with numerous "teen challenges" subsequent to kicking the season off with her first sexual encounter and then having everyone think she attempted suicide, as a result of a comedy of errors, including having found a mysterious note with hard core life advice. Without totally recapping the plot, starting her sophomore year with her right arm inverted upwards in a cast and the rumors of her attempted suicide attempt, sets the tone for the year while also getting her "deflowerer" to DTR (AKA define their relationship). She has a hot (albeit enhanced) mom who had her while in her teens, 2-solid friends, an overweight cheerleader as a protagonist and another guy that really...

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

The Grand Design



"Subsidies are for what people don't want but ought to have"
--Sir Humphrey. The Yes, Minister episodes continue with Jim Hacker moving to #10 Downing Street, bringing along private secretary Bernard and, of course, reuniting with the newly promoted Sir Humphrey (whose sentences seem to get longer with each episode). The audio level is better on this set than on the previous one. The cover artwork is not as clean (there are scan lines through the images), but the back cover is very nice with new photos of the three main characters (no photos on the inside as there were in the previous 4-CD set).

The 17 brilliant episodes begin with the 1984 1-hour Christmas special that illustrated the chain events elevating Hacker to #10. The special features include the Sir Humphrey's lengthy review of the Yes Minister Diaries, "Christmas at the Ministry" clip, a 1986 Paul Eddington interview, Jonathan Lynn interview, and profiles on the main actors as well as others. A touching biography of Paul Eddington (Nigel Hawthorne was featured in...

Truely intelligent comedy
The majority of people are falling over themselves to watch brainless, charmless and incredibly annoying AMERICAN comedy like Friends and Will and Grace. I've just watched the entire second series and half of the first of Yes, Prime Minister. This is a satirical, well-observed 80's comedy about the political machinations and workings of the British Parliment and the relationships between Minister's and civil servants. Nigel Hawthorne, Paul Eddington and Derek Fowlds are all superb in this. Great acting, script, and message that puts most comedy to shame and doesn't patronize the viewer or insult their intelligence.

Highly reccomended

will make one an Anglophile
After watching all the Jeremy Brett "Sherlock Holmes" series, Ian Richardson in the "House of Cards," and now Nigel Hawthorne in "Yes, Prime Minister, I can truly say it will be difficult for an American not to become a (British) flag waving Anglophile.

The pure pleasure of this satirical comedy is not something that can be found on American TV. I enjoyed hearing the beauty of the English language the way it should be spoken.

This program will not be for all audiences, however, if one appreciates a sharp wit, clever irony, and a hilarious display of political chicanery, this DVD collection is a treasure.

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A Father's Great Expectations [HD]



An exciting series
I've read a fair amount about Kennedy and found hardly anything offensive in this series that would render it a smear job on any level.

Let's start with the obvious controversies:

Kennedy's many dalliances are the stuff of legend now and the drama addressed continued infidelities without making them the focus of the mini-series. Kennedy played around, he married for political ambition, but few don't already know this. Did he love his wife on some level? Perhaps, but again, the topic was treated with respect.

The Marylin Monroe episode, while also the stuff of legend, was addressed head on, although the juxtaposition of her suicide and her "break up" with Kennedy suggests the president's alienation of the actress contributed to her downfall. An interesting take on her death, to be sure, although one left to speculation, but hardly proving anything.

Joe Kennedy's connections with the mafia were down-played significantly in this series...

A Well Acted And Old Fashioned Type Miniseries--Not Deserving Of The Controversy That Surrounds It
In one of the most patently absurd manufactured controversies of this or any year, the History Channel commissioned this dramatized portrait of the Kennedy clan and then bowed to outside pressure not to air it. Other networks soon passed on the finished product, and this television production was all but demonized before it even saw the light of day. What exactly has this miniseries been found guilty of? It plays fast and loose with some of the facts? Well, this isn't a documentary, that's for sure--but who expected it would be? As a superficial and fictional presentation, it is not the least bit surprising that elements of the story are emphasized for entertainment purposes. This is a dramatization, not unlike dozens of others that populate feature films and TV movies, that embellishes its story to fit a certain format. Are the Kennedys really that untouchable? As fodder for countless films, TV shows, and novels through the years (perhaps more so than any other family in history),...

Five stars for this movie
I really liked this movie! It was probably the best of all the Kennedy sagas I have seen. Katie Holmes was outstanding as Jackie.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Wonder Woman: The Complete Collection



A Wonderful Package
What can I say, you get all 3 seasons here for a Wonderful price. The quality is fantastic in this series & the bonus features are pretty good as well. Lynda Carter has given the Wonder Woman comic book hero life in all 3 seasons. Her acting can not be touched for this series, there is an innocence about Wonder Woman that Lynda Carter had clearly portrayed in this series. Lynda was clearly born to portray this beautiful, smart & compassionate super hero, she has done this super hero justice. Season 1 is the best in the series dealing with the war of the Nazis, many of my favorite episodes are within season 1. Seasons 2 & 3 are just as good but the war is not over,.. technology & man create havoc for the young princess Diana making each episode a joy to watch. You can't go wrong with this complete set, makes a great gift for the super hero fan or any Wonder Woman fan. You did good Lynda in giving us fantastic memories of a Wonderful series that will live in infamy. Schroeder...

GREAT WORK AND GREAT VALUE!
I highly recommend buying this box set. This is a great value! I had purchased Season 1 in a store for $39.99. I couldn't believe that it was on dvd. I always loved the show. I decided to check Amazon just to see what the prices were. Much to my amazement, I saw this package of all three seasons for the same price. I returned my first purchase to the store and bought this one. I got an excellent deal on my purchase. If you don't want to pay a lot of money, then check out the different sellers for the item that you want to buy. For a brand new item, lots of time their prices beat the price offered by Amazon. This set is well packaged. It opens out so that the discs are protected. Each disc has a side A and side B. This is clearly stated on the inside of the cover where it lists each episode per disc. It also gives a little blurp about each episode. One other thing, the pilot offers commentary from Lynda Carter. You may turn this feature off. Each episode is presented...

Wonder Woman is a great classic!
My girlfriend is a huge wonder woman fan. She grew up watching the television show with Lynda Carter. She was amazed and pleased that I found the complete collection for her on DVD...and at such a low price. This was my first buy on Amazon.com and it was from a private seller. The experience was great! From now on I'm doing all my gift shopping on Amazon.com.

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Garfield And Friends Show #1



Classic Show
I recall watching this show when I was a kid. I still enjoy watching these episodes. There is some nostalgia associated with it. I was intrigued to find out the opening theme song in the first episode is different than the main theme song I remember.

My daughter loves this
My nine year old daughter is really enjoying all of these Garfield episodes. Thank you for making them free on Prime!

Best cartoon ever
I remember as a kid this was THE show I looked forward to on Saturday mornings. And they don't make these like they used to, in first episode Garfield says "Anyone who sings like that should be drug out in the street and shot." HAH!

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Preserve the Romance



Lets Hope this is not the Last of Doc Martin
Two years on from Series 4 Doc Martin has returned to our screens and this series was well worth the wait. Formerly a highly successful surgeon who has developed a phobia for performing operations and in particular to the sight of blood, Doctor Martin Ellingham has started a new life as a GP in the quiet Cornish village of Port Wenn in the UK. However, having absolutely zero people skills and a nonexistent bedside manner, traits which extend to his personal life and in particular his relationship with his former partner, the long suffering Louisa, his dealings with the locals are somewhat uneasy.

The last series ended with Doc Martin wondering whether to move back to London, or stay in Port Wenn to support Louisa who has just given birth to their child. However, Doc Martin is less than impressed with his replacement as GP, and predictably decides to stay on. Quite a number of the plots this time round feature the rather haphazard child minding arrangements for the baby, and...

Superb British television
At first glance it wouldn't seem like a viable storyline for a television series, phobic doc goes to small town, has hilarious mini-adventures, often inspired by a seemingly endless local population of zany characters. Yet Doc Martin spins it own magical web, drawing the viewer ever more into the lives of these people and before long you're another diehard fan. It's sad Hollyweird can't seem to grasp how in an increasingly complex and stressful world it's not more shows about drug dealers, biker gangs, or dancing wannabes we want. Too bad, but after following British television for the last 3 decades, I've come to the conclusion America isn't a superpower when it comes to entertainment.

Just what the Dr. ordered
Just purchased seasons 1-4 on Amazon,Doc Martin: Collection - Series 1-4 and am eagerly awaiting season 5. I wish television here in the states could be as good.

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Enemies



One of my personal favorite seasons
I know this isn't everyone's opinion, but for me, each season gets better and better. Writers and actors get to know the characters and a story more when they've made over 100 episodes with them. (Episode 100 is included in this set, an episode where the writers just decide to mess around and have a good time)

Season 5 introduces some very key characters and situations:
--Colonol Frank Simmons
--Explanation of the ascended being ("Ascention" and "Meridian")
--The jaffa rebellion ("The Warrior")
--Further Russian entanglements including the fate of the Earth DHD ("48 Hours")
--The introduction of Anubis ("Last Stand," "Revelations")
--The fate of the Tollan ("Between Two Fires")
--The temperary departure of Michael Shanks ("Meridian")
--The method of Asguard reproduction ("Revelations")
--Jonas Quinn ("Meridian")

All of these situations play key in the epic saga of the Stargate universe, providing for plot variations and new ideas in...

SG-1 Season Five
I think you're right, Selune, Jonas Quinn's first appearance was Season 5 in "Meridian". Jonas is unable to return to his own people after he discloses that Daniel became irradiated when he stopped a chain reaction that would have destroyed the planet. For those who liked Daniel, there is a featurette about him on this DVD set.

The video is just as good as Season Four, and seeing SG-1 in widescreen anamorphic format is a dream. The Dolby Digital 5.1 audio is great. During some of the fights, I really feel as if I'm sitting right in the crossfire!

"Wormhole Extreme!", which several have already mentioned is a tremendous episode, features cameo appearances by actual crew members as crew in the episode. If you're curious, here's the list:
David Sinclair, Prop master: Bill the assistant director
Hank Cohen, MGM executive: studio executive
Herbert Duncanson, stand-in for Christopher Judge: Doug AndersonGreel the Robot
Jan Newman in make-up: make-up...

Parker Lewis Can't Lose :)
I agree with previous reviews that certain aspects of this season dragged a bit. However, I can understand the trepidation with which this season was made and some of the stresses they may have been under. Whatever the case, Stargate remains one of the best programs on television. Even the worst episode of Stargate (and there aren't that many) beats anything else on TV at any given time.

One of the things I loved about this season was the introduction of Jonas (that was this season, right?). I loved him back on Parker Lewis Can't Lose and thought it was great that he was back on television. His part seems well scripted and the character has a wry humor that permeates each episode he is in. I love Daniel, but I love the character of Jonas, too. Not to mention, he's also easy on the eyes. ;)

If anything, this entire box set is worth it for Wormhole X-Treme. I love that episode so much. The ending "outtakes" are just hilarious!!! It's funny to see the Delouis...

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Episode 1



Nice Documentary
Good coverage of varied parts of South American continent, from the Andes to Amazon. Great scenes and camera work especially while covering the Andes. There are lot of documentaries on the TV about Amazon, but very less about the deserts and their inhabitants that lie east of the Andes.

Virtual travel for an ex-resident
My frame of reference:
Lived in Brasil while I was a pre-teen, in Sao Paulo. Visited the countryside, south to Argentina, to the west, and to the north.

For me, Wild South America is like accurate travel to a time and place that I love and miss.

Impressions:
Wild South America is a story of the vast region of contrasting environments with its many plant and animal inhabitants interlocked in complex and competitive ecological relationships. It is told with gorgeous cinematography, crisply edited, and is narrated intelligently. Mostly Brazilian music is used to enhance the sense of place, as well as Andean pan flute music.

Each part is titled accurately so you could skip a region or revisit it if you prefer.

The series is comprehensive enough that if you're considering a visit and are wondering where--and as importantly what time of year to tour particular regions, it will provide some useful insight.

The series has many...

Amazing continent
This series is comprehensive in its coverage of South America from its geology, geography, wild life, inhabitants and history. What a great series! Learned many things about this wonderful place.

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The Cure



Back on top
At the end of the third season of FX's the Shield, crooked cop Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) and his strike team split up. As the fourth season opens, the Farmington precinct meets their new captain in Monica Rawling (Glenn Close), and it's not long before she makes herself noticed. With Aceveda (Benito Martinez) on his way to political office, Rawling makes her presence felt re-organizing the force with Vic as her right hand man, and they both put their sights on charismatic drug dealer Antwan Mitchell (Anthony Anderson). In the meantime, Vic's ex-partner Shane (Walt Goggins) works vice, and gets in way too deep with Mitchell, which leads to the reformation of the strike team in an effort to save Shane, and themselves, before it's too late. Sub-plots throughout the season include Aceveda discovering a dark side he never knew he had, Julian (Michael Jace) looking to be transfered as he opposes Rawling's approach to the seizures, and Dutch (Jay Karnes) finding romance with Vic's...

I was literally unable to stop watching this show.
Season four is yet another amazing season for "The Shield."

Don't rely on the low "average" of stars as listed above...it's clear many of the reviewers have issues with things besides the show itself...(the letterbox thing, etc.)

From start to finish, this season was as good as any of the others, and in some ways better.

The obvious difference is Glenn Close. She brings a new vital energy into the mix, and stays away from all the cliches you'd normally expect. Don't prejudge her here.

The cast remains one of the best on TV, present or past. Chiklis has created a character for the TV Hall of Fame, and he is matched in every way by his castmates.

The season-long bad guy is played with startling menace by Anthony Anderson. As Antwon Mitchell, this actor primarily known for comedy will impress you beyond belief.

The season begins with a dissolved Strike Team, a demoted Mackey, and the new Captain (Close).

The old...

As Good as Television Gets
Glenn Close is one of my favorite actresses. "The Shield" is my favorite show. Why, oh why did I approach Season 4 with such fear and trepidation? Close immediately rattled things in the Barn and presented her Monica as a tough-as-nails, no nonsense, Captain who would not allow the wool to be pulled over her eyes. One of the best things this season was watching seen-it-all/ know-it-all Mackey develop respect for his new captain, and try - as best as he possibly could - to piece together loose ends he's left, and fight his perpetually tormenting demons. Chiklis and Close. On paper Chiklis and Close seem the most unlikely of duos - and yet, perhaps even because of this, become, instead, the most riveting screen partnership imaginable.

C.C.H. Pounder simply earns props for creating - and staying - one of the best damn, most straightforward, steadfast and honorable characters in any series history. She's taken an unglamorous role that in most hands could easily have...

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Hot and Spicy Alma Awards



Fun Show
I love these cooking competition shows and the types of cupcakes they are supposed to make seem very challenging. I always wish I could try them!

Love competition great ideas.
Love the show!! Dislike that there are not enough.
I want to see more of it.
I love and recommend this show to everybody.
Also would be great to see other cake competitions.

Season 1 Gave Promise for A Great Future
This is a good example of a program that was allowed to stay on the air long enough to go from good to great! The first season took a fun idea and gradually improved.

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Hansel & Gretel [HD]



For some reason, it's working
My two year old daughter has been watching Super Why for a few weeks, and she has made dramatic improvements in her letter recognition. I didn't think a TV show would be able to teach her as well as we could, but I stand corrected. It's a really good supplement. (Obviously not a replacement for one-on-one)

The kids love it!
Thanks to Super Why, I can occupy the kids long enough to get a shower without them trashing the house.

Educational and fun
My 2.5 yr old daughter absolutely loves this show! It teaches what letters sound like and how to spell words. Nice stories based on books.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

O Little Town of West Monroe



Love the Duck
We Love, Love, Love Duck Dynasty Christmas Special.....and every show they do....too bad A&E does not! The Idiots at A&E need their head examined.

Great for the whole family
44 minutes of good laughs and family fun. It's great to have a show that the entire family can enjoy.

great and enjoyable
Love the family. Definitely will watch again and again. Need more shows like this one.
They always make me laugh

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The Doorway Part 1



a minority view here at amazon--i still love it
i notice that after 280 reviews that this show has an aggregate rating of three stars. i've read some of the reviews and amazon viewers in general seem to be underwhelmed with the show. i have been reading post episode analyses online plus listening to NPR podcasts about Mad Men. this amazon view is not being repeated there nor do i share it. i like the series as much as i ever did.

take a look at the poster shown on this page for the show. that is don draper both coming and going. look at the signs around him and the disjointedness of the art work. it is not an uplifting poster! this season opens at the end of 1967 and then jumps right into 1968 and the country as a whole is coming apart, just like the poster. so it is not just don draper's world which is being torn.

at the end of last season, much was made of the woman coming up to don and asking him "are you alone?". much has been written about whether that meant don was going to return to being a...

Slow and Steady wins the race....
Every season, the show starts off like an empty flower bed, takes roots and then blossoms. This season is no different. I think it's funny when people complain that Don Draper has no character growth. He's f'ing Batman. He's Tony Soprano. He is not supposed to change, you are just supposed to understand him better. Hoping for some growth from Joan and Peggy this season though and for Pete to do something beyond lust and jealousy. Mad for Mad Men!

Rolling through the years
Ever since I started watching Mad Men I have felt the nostalgia of my childhood. The delightful shock seeing the activities that are totally unacceptable now but were part of my everyday life growing up in the 1960s. Pregnant aunts drinking and smoking. Kids like myself bouncing around the backseat of the car seatbelt-less. Eight year olds fetching drinks for adults at neighborhood parties. Grown ups driving drunk. Bosses (Roger) saying all sorts of condescending yet, I must admit, hilarious things to women! All seems so foreign now but so familiar. At once shocking and comforting. I was hooked!
This season corresponds with the beginning of my adolescent years. Late 60's early 70's. I remember this time from a perspective changed from that of a child to that of a young teen. This season is presented from the same changed perspective. Change for women, change for male/female relationships, more drug experimentation etc. These themes parallel my personal experience of going from...

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Big Time Christmas [HD]



This dvd set is Awesome
I really loved this Big Time Rush Season 1 Volume 2 dvd set. The episodes are awesome. The bonus features are wonderful. I would recommend this dvd set to anyone.

Never to old to be a Rusher!!!
Yes,Yes I know I am 21 and a little to old to be watching this show,but I figured the guys are around my age they act in it why can't I watch it. I started watching it when it first aired,at first my nephew and niece where the reason I started watching it with them to make sure it was appropriate to watch. Then I started watching it and fell in love with it. I can't wait to recive my Vol 1&2 of Big Time Rush so that I can watch my favorite episodes over and over again....

Fun show!
If you were a fan of The Monkees as a child, you will surely love Big Time Rush. My kids, 11 and 7, absolutely adore them. A wonderful show for the whole family.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

The Carol Burnett Show: Carol's Favorites (2DVD)



I ordered the wrong DVD set!
This does not contain the truly memorable sketches that I thought it would. If you are an "original" Carol Burnett fan and viewer of her variety shows, go for the 6 DVD set it has the most cherished and most-oft shown classic comedy shows you remember with reverance.

If you just want to experience a much shorter collection to see if you want to view more, then this 2 set may be OK for you. Just take care to read the reviews very carefully!

Carol from the Past
First disc was of the very early shows. So-so selection. Disc 2 was much better with later shows. OK for the money.

Gotta Love Carol
I love the Carol Burnett show, especially skits with her and Tim Conway. Wanted to purchase the set they keep advertising on TV but the price was way more than I wanted to pay so I checked the DVD's out here and got a great deal.

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Challenge Day [HD]



If you like Kung Fu Panda
These cartoons are pretty funny and contain some decent lessons. Reminds me of what GI - Joe did for me as a kid. Some non-leathal action and a lesson at the end, decent for young audiences. Though some content may be a little scary.

loved by children and adults
This show is fun to watch with good chi and fun characters they almost always have a good moral at the end

Kung Fu Panda is Awesome
The Stories are lessons that all children should learn.I believe adults should "watch and talk with them
after the show.

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