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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:43 pm Post subject: Favorite Boxed DVD Sets |
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These always make good gifts...and I'd love to hear some recommendations. I've given a few of these people. Here are a few that I like (I linked with LG affiliate links below):
Foyle's War - This is a BBC detective series that takes place in England during WWII. One of my favorites. They just finished airing the last one a couple weeks ago. I love the era and the characters.
Mission Impossible - If you've never watched the originals, or only caught a few these are still great. Martin Landau is excellent in these.
The Unit - Special forces unit. Get the military action on one side and the soap opera-ish family life on the other side.
The Cadfael Collection - A 12th-century Benedictine monk who solves mysteries and has to deal with the varying antogonists of the time.
24 - If you haven't watched the series, this is a good way to do it. No waiting. Just don't stay up all night.
Detective Lynley - Another Masterpiece Theater mystery. Two partners from opposite backgrounds solve crimes.
Baa Baa Black Sheep - Old TV show about fighter pilots. Takes place in WWII in the Pacific.
Lost - I've given this to a few people. I think it's probably a good way to watch the show. No waiting for the next episodes and some people have complained that there aren't enough answers. You can plow through the set at your own pace and get answers instead of waiting.
Heroes - Save the cheerleader, save the world. Various characters coping with their mutant-like powers and trying to do what heroes do.
I'm sure I'm missing some more of my favorites, but that's a good start.
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TNLakersFanInLA Star Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Law and Order (The original)
Weeds
SNL
King of the Hill
Entourage _________________ Monta Ellis: "Kobe is #1, I'm #2, LeBron is #3." |
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Exick Site Staff
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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The Lord of the Rings box sets. The behind the scenes stuff on those put everything else I've ever seen to shame. _________________ Game recognize game, Granddad. - Riley Freeman, The Boondocks |
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LarryCoon Site Staff
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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I have mixed feelings about the Godfather box set -- on one hand, it includes I and II. On the other hand, it also includes III.
Also, The West Wing boxed set. |
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Christopher C Star Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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My favorites are
Lost seasons
Star Wars 4-6
Indiana Jones 1-3
Mel Brooks box set |
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prisma8slg Star Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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LarryCoon wrote: | I have mixed feelings about the Godfather box set -- on one hand, it includes I and II. On the other hand, it also includes III.
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and this is why I just own the single dvds for I and II. _________________ "I define success by championships, by winning..." Kobe Bryant
"I've seen it all. Sasha dunked on somebody," Kobe Bryant said. "I'm ready to retire now." |
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Entourage
Sopranos
Saved By the Bell _________________ ♪ ♫One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain...
So hit me with music! ♪ ♫ |
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Free_Kobe Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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The Epic Legends Collection (Braveheart / Gladiator - Extended Edition) _________________ ♪ ♫One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain...
So hit me with music! ♪ ♫ |
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RMurphy_22 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers Championship Box Set
Too bad they dont redo it in HD.
Go Lakers |
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LakersRGolden Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Firefly complete series
LOTR Box sets
Threshold Complete Series
Starwars 4-6 |
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:05 am Post subject: |
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LarryCoon wrote: | I have mixed feelings about the Godfather box set -- on one hand, it includes I and II. On the other hand, it also includes III.
Also, The West Wing boxed set. |
The things we need to suffer through for all the good things.
I also got the Star Wars boxed set (episodes 4-6 only), but I was duped and it was the re-mastered versions. Absolutely hate them.
The Simpsons have good boxed sets, but not for the entire series, obviously. Season-by-season only.
Will the Sopranos ever have a full boxed version for the entire run? _________________ Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying...'I will try again tomorrow.' |
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TACH Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: |
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1. The Boondocks Season 1
2. Chappelle's Show Season 1
3. The Boondocks Season 2
4. Chappelle's Show Season 2
5. Chappelle's Show Season The Lost Episodes |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Band of Brothers is another good one. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Seinfeld is also worth having. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:28 am Post subject: |
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The Stanley Kubrick Collection
The Alfred Hitchcock Collection
Lakers Dynasty DVD
Star Wars Original Trilogy (not the updated)
The Woody Allen Collection
TV:
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 1-2
Seinfeld
Curb
The Office Uk and US _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Forgot about my Hitchcock sets. Those are a staple.
Only reason I haven't bought Seinfeld is that it's on all the time. Those hold up brilliantly, unlike some other TV sitcoms. |
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Clutch44 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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Some of my faves:
Preston Sturges - The Filmmaker Collection
The Film Noir Classic Collection
Ealing Studios Comedy Collection
Wong Kar Wai Collection
Forbidden Hollywood Collection
W.C. Fields Comedy Collection
Sherlock Holmes - The Definitive Collection (R2 edition)
The Art of Buster Keaton
TV Related:
The Decalogue
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Have Gun Will Travel
Arrested Development
The Prisoner
Chappelle's Show
George Carlin: All My Stuff |
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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DVD 1
DVD 2
DVD 3
DVD 4
DVD 5
I like my shows. _________________ Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying...'I will try again tomorrow.' |
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Bballguru5000 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | The Stanley Kubrick Collection
The Alfred Hitchcock Collection
Lakers Dynasty DVD
Star Wars Original Trilogy (not the updated)
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A great list! |
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frack24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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okay someone tell me what firefly is about? i hear from lots of ppl its great but i dont know what its about or whats great about it exactly. also, Lost, a co worker was blowing this up big time and hes got me wanting to watch it. so i think im gonna start. but again, i hear some crazy things about it. is it worth it? |
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mike_dee23 Franchise Player
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Freaks and Geeks
Lost (Blu Ray)
The 4-disc LOTR set
Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison set _________________ MTFBWYA |
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pdxpoplaker Starting Rotation
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Arrested Development
The Wire
The Office (tons of deleted scenes)
Freaks & Geeks
Undeclared
Weeds
Oz
Sopranos |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Anyone mention Dexter yet? 2nd season was in some ways better than the first. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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kontrast Star Player
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DIE HARD!!!! |
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christhn Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: |
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kontrast wrote: | DIE HARD!!!! |
I'm surprised it took so long for someone to mention this. I was reading through the threads like, where is Die Hard?!
Back to the Future is one I have that no one has mentioned yet. |
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