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THE EPITAPH VOL. 85 - JAM-PACKED APPOINTMENT TELEVISION EDITION!
YOUNG SHELDON: THE COMPLETE SERIES (2017-2024) - THE WEST WING: THE COMPLETE SERIES (1999-2006) - FRIENDS: THE COMPLETE SERIES (1994-2004) - THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON (2023) - VEEP: THE COMPLETE SERIES (2012-2019)
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12-Disc DVD Set
Label: WBDHE
Region Code:
Rating: PG
Duration: 2763 Minutes
Audio: English Dolby Digital with Optional English Subtitles
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Annie Potts, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Emily Osment, Jim Parsons
This DVD set collects all seven seasons of Young Sheldon, a spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, offering a coming-of-age story of the character of Sheldon from TBBT set n the late '80s through the '90s, starring Iain Armitage (TV's Big Little Lies) as the genius-level adolescent Sheldon growing up in East Texas. Armitage is terrific, capturing the still-forming character traits of the grown-up version of himself from TBBT but also with an innocence and a surprising amount of sweetness. The rest of the cast is also terrific, we have Zoe Perry (TV's The Family) as Sheldon's Southern Baptist mother Mary Cooper, Lance Barber (TV's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) plays his dad George Cooper Sr. who is the coach of the highschool football team, and then we have his older brother George (Montana Jordan) who struggles to deal with his brother's intellect while looking for attention from his parents, and of course, the show's secret ingredient, his twin sister as Missy (Raegan Revord) who is just a sarcastic bundle of joy. And lets not forget Annie Potts (Ghostbusters) as Constance "Connie" Tucker, maternal grandmother Connie aka "Meemaw. The sitcom is a single-camera show and is total comfort food, I liked the show a ton so far and I say that as someone who only ever watched five or so episodes of TBBT. I would put it up there with Malcolm in the Middle, The Wonder Years and Everybody Hates Chris. I have not finished the series yet, but so far I am digging it. All 141 episodes arrive in a 12-disc DVD set housed in a high capacity Epik-Pak keepcase with a slipcover featuring the same artwork as the wrap. The reverse side of the wrap offers an season by season episode and special features guide. The series is also available as on Blu-ray and in singular season Blu-ray editions.
Special Features;
- Sheldon's Secret Origin and Easter Eggs: The cast and producers of Young Sheldon look back on the series’ journey. They share some favorite Easter eggs and Cooper family origins hidden along the way.
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28-Disc Blu-ray Set
Label: WBDHE
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: Unrated
Duration: 6716 Minutes
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 with Optional English Subtitles
Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (1.78:1)
Cast: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford
The popular appointment television series The West Wing finally gets a complete collection Blu-ray set, the engrossing political drama offered intimate look at an American President and the inner workings of the White Housem, winning a staggering 26 Emmy's during it's seven season run The A-list cast was impressive, obviously Martin Sheen (Dead Zone) as Democratic President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet, joined by his loyal friend and Chief of Staff Leo McGarry (John Spencer, Ravenous), Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford, Godzilla: King of the Monsters), Communications Director Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff, Skinner), Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe, The Outsiders), and Press Secretary C. J. Cregg (Allison Janney, I, Tonya). The show is surprisingly optimistic and idealistic about the state of politics when viewed through the lens of the current political climate, which was actually quite refreshing, the show is also quite poignant, and two seasons in I must say that my wife and I are very engaged by it. This Blu-ray set is a nice upgrade over streaming HD versions that I have watched, the uptick in depth and clarity is impressive, colors look terrific, film grain is well-managed throughout. All 156 episodes from all seven seasons arrive on 28 discs, presenting each episode in 1080p HD widescreen 1.78:1, with English DTS-HD MA 2.0 with optional English subtitles. The 28-disc Blu-ray set arrives housed in 2 oversized Epik Pak keepcases inside a glossy slipcase. One keepcase holds seasons 1-4 with the other housing seasons 5-7. Inside one of the keepcases is an 8-Page Fold-Out Booklet with an episode and extras guide.
Special Features:
- 20 Audio Commentaries
- Behind-the-Scenes featurettes
- Unaired Scenes
- Gag Reels and more
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FRIENDS: THE COMPLETE SERIES (1994-2004)
25-Disc 4K UHD/BD Set
Label: WBDHE
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: PG
Duration:
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD-MA with Optional English Subtitles
Video: Dolby Vision HDR 2160p Ultra HD Widescreen (1.78:1)
Cast: David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston
The beloved '90/00s sitcom Friends (1994-2004) was the definition of 90's prime time ubiquitous, it was unbelievably popular, telling the tale of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer, Apt Pupil) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox, Scream), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry, The Whole Nine Yards), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow, Clockwatchers), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc, Lost in Space) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston, Office Space), all relatable characters who live in impossibly plush NYC apartments that even then seemed an impossible luxury, but never mind that. The show traverses familiar relationship troubles, job trouble, interpersonal dynamics, all real standard sitcom stuff in my opinion, but the magic here, as with any good show, was the chemistry between the characters, very attractive characters mind you, which certainly didn;t hurt the show. Personally I was more of a Seinfeld fan and not so much of this one, but re-watching select episodes throughout the q seasons I will say that now I am not a jaded 20-something as I was when I first saw the show, I like it quite a bit more now. The guest star on this one were insane, we ger Tom Selleck, Winona Ryder Jason Alexander, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Fairchildm, Charlton Heston, Robin William, Billy Crystal, Julia Roberts, Charlie Sheen, George Clooney, Brooke Shiields, Brad Pitt, Alec Baldwin, Kathleen Turner, Sean Pen, Jon Lovitz, Helen Hunt, Giovanni Ribisi, Bruce Willis, Paul Rudd, and Dermot Mulrooney and loads of others - this was the Love Boat of the 90's! For it's 30th anniversary all 10 season (236 episodes) are presented in 2160 Ultra HD, framed in 1.78:1 widescreen with Doby Vision HDR color-grading. The episodes look terrific, vibrant and well-defined, Audio comes by way of English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround with Optional English subtitles. The 25-disc arrives in six keepcases total, five are black 4K keepcases containing two seasons each, plus a sixth dual-hubbed Blu-ray keepcase with the pair of bonus discs. Tucked away inside the bonus disc keepcase is a booklet that lists all the episodes and special features, and there are plenty of extras, both new and archival.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentaries on Nearly 3
BLU-RAY BONUS DISC #1
- NEW! Friends: Through the Peephole (15:18)
- NEW! How Well Do You Know Your Friends? (6:37)
Archival Season 1-5 Extras:
- Friends of Friends- Seasons 1-4
- Season 2 Trailer
- "Smelly Cat" Music Video
- What's Up with Your Friends? - Seasons 1-4
- Friends Around the World
- The One that Goes Behind the Scenes
- Friends on Location in London
- Gunther Spills the Beans About Season 6
- "True Friends" Documentaries: Friends From the Start (27:48)
- When Friends Become Family (29:18), The Legacy of Friends (10:44)
Bonus Disc #2 (Blu-ray)
Archival Season 6-10 Extras (Previously included on the Blu-ray
- Friends of Friends Seasons 6-8, 10
- Gag Reels - Seasons 6-10
- Gunther Spills the Beans About Next Season (Seasons 6-9)
- Extended Broadcast Episodes - "The One Where Rosita Dies," "The One Where They All Turn Thirty," "The One with Joey's New Brain" and "The One with the Truth About London", all in standard definition.
- Behind the Style: The Look of Friends
- The Flaming Lips' "Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots" Music Video
- Friends Final Thoughts
- Matt LeBlanc's "Joey Joey" Music Video
- "The One Where Rachel Tells Ross" - Producer's Cut in standard definition
- "The One Where Rachel Tells Ross" Original Script
- Additional Gag Reel
- Friends Visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Friends on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- The Rembrandts' "I'll Be There for You" Music Video
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2-Disc Blu-ray Set
Label: Acorn Media International
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: Cert. 15
Duration: 324 Minutes
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 with Optional English Subtitles
Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (2.00:1)
Cast: Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagaitis, Melissa McBride
Arguably the most anticipated The Walking Dead spin-off series was this one starring series breakout character Daryl Dixon played by Norman Reedus (Bikeriders), though the Rick & Michonne spin-off TWD: The Ones Who Live was pretty hotly anticipated with the return of Rick. This series six-episode season opens with Daryl waking up on the shores of France! That's right, redneck Daryl ends up in France battling rotters over there, he immediately sets out trying to find passage back to the U.S. and to find out how he ended up there to begin with. As you might imagine the answers don't come easily, and during the worldwide zombie-apocalypse such travel arrangement are difficult to come by, After an injury early on Daryl seeks shelter in a convent operated by the Union de L’Espoir (Union of Hope), lead by Marion Genet (Anne Charrier), where he meets warrior-nun Isabelle (Clémence Poésy, Heartless) who tasks him with transporting 12-year-old Laurent (Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Show Me More), who her order believes is the new Messiah destined to save humanity, to a Union de L’Espoir contingent in Paris. That's the set-up for the season, and the big baddie come by way of another group, Pouvoir des Vivants (Power of the Living). Taking the series to France is an excellent decision, this is shot with some serious style and the scenery is breathtaking with some visually arresting set pieces, this is easily by favorite looking of all THW spin-offs. There are also some terrific looking undead, including new variants of "walkers". I loved the first season, and the final episode nicely sets up the second season The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol (I wonder who that is?), which is currently streaming on AMC! Of all TWD spin-off this for me is top two alongside TWG: The Ones Who Live, well-worth checking out.
Special Features:
- Cast Diaries
- Show me more: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
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VEEP: THE COMPLETE SERIES (2012-2019)
12-Disc Blu-ray Set
Label: WBDHE
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: Unrated
Duration: 1859 Minutes
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 with Optional English Subtitles
Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (1.78:1)
Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland,Clea DuVall.
Veep is a nice counterpoint to The West Wings, a satirical look at politics from within the White House, following the exploits of VP and Presidential hopeful Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Seinfeld) as she campaigns, she puts out political fires, and attempts to juggles both the public and private demands of executive life, often with her political aide Gary (Tony Hale, Stranger Than Fiction), Chief of Staff Amy Brookheimer (Anna Chlumsky, TV's Hannibal) at her side. I'm honestly only a few episodes into the set but this is a fun watch during the start of what is sure to be a contentious real-life 2024 presidential election gets under way. The seven season series pretty solid in HD, having only ever watched a few of these episodes randomly streaming, but this HD set is a nice upgrade over the variable quality of streaming. All 65 episodes arrive in a 12-disc Blu-ray set housed in a high capacity Epik-Pak keepcase with a slipcover featuring the same artwork as the wrap. The reverse side of the wrap offers an season by season episode and special features guide.
Special Features:
Season 1
- The Making of Veep
- Veep: Misspoke
- Veep: Obesity
- Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
- 12 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
Season 2
- 4 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- Deleted Scenes
Season 3
- 4 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- Deleted Scenes
Season 4
- Deleted Scenes
Season 5
- 6 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- Deleted Scenes
Season 6
- 7 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- Season 7
Character Retrospectives
- Inside the Final Season
- 8 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
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