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    January 6, 2017
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Although it undoubtedly goes without saying at this late date, the original Star Trek is the most popular and influential science fiction series ever seen on American network television--and as far as many people are concerned, it remains absolutely the best TV series of any kind. The weekly, hour-long Star Trek was conceived as "Wagon Train in outer space" by its creator, Gene Roddenberry, who had long labored in the TV-western mills before his pet project made its NBC debut on September 8, 1966. Describing space as "the final frontier" in the opening narration, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, informed the viewer that his vessel's five-year mission was to "seek out new life forms and new civilizations", and "to boldly go where no man has gone before." The series was set in the 23rd century, a time in which most of the various intergalactic civilizations (with the notable exception of the warlike Klingons!) had forged a lasting peace and formed the United Federation of Planets, for whom the Enterprise was the flagship. While the heroic, self-sacrificing Kirk was the leading character and primary plot motivator, the series' most famous character was the Enterprise's pointy-eared first officer/science officer Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Born on the planet Vulcan and the product of a Vulcanian father and human mother, Mr. Spock was cool, unflappable, unemotional, meticulously logical--and to thousands upon thousands of female Star Trek enthusiasts, irresistible. Other members of the multiethnic crew included Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley), the ship's short-tempered chief medical officer ("Dammit, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mind-reader!"); chief engineer Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (James Doohan); Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), the African American communications officer; Lt. Sulu (George Takei), the Asian helmsman; nurse Christine Chapel (played by Majel Barrett, later Mrs. Gene Roddenberry); and, beginning in the second season, Russian-born ensign Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig). Another principal character, Yeoman Janice Rand (Grace Lee Whitney), appeared sporadically during the first two seasons. Unlike so many other sci-fi/fantasy programs, Star Trek favored strong characterizations and solid story values over gadgetry and monsters: indeed, it was originally touted as "TV's first adult science fiction series." As such, the program attracted the best writers of the genre, among them Richard Matheson, Theodore Sturgeon, Robert Bloch, David Gerrold and Harlan Ellison, and the series' prolific story consultant, D.C. Fontana). Even so, there were still plenty of special photographic effects, which may seem a bit primitive when seen today but were sufficiently impressive to earn an Emmy award. The most memorable special effect was utilized whenever Kirk and his officers were "disintegrated" in order to be transported from the deck of the Enterprise to the surface of the planet of the week, and back again--inspiring the series' most famous catchphrase, "Beam me up, Scotty". While NBC has come in for its share of criticism for dictating budget cuts and production-staff changes that gradually eroded the series' quality (especially during its much-maligned third season), the network deserves credit for keeping Star Trek alive for three seasons and 79 episodes, despite mediocre ratings. It was only after its cancellation on September 2, 1969 and its move into off-network syndication that Star Trek began steadily building a huge audience above and beyond its core fan base of "Trekkers" (or "Trekkies", depending upon the fan's age and extent of enthusiasm). By the time the first Star Trek convention was held in 1972, the series' place in the Valhalla of TV classics was assured.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great series and Great Collection
on March 14, 2018
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this on the feeling of nostalgia. The picture quality has been improved greatly. One thing too of notice there are two versions to each episode one that features the original picture and one that has enhanced features. Most of the enhanced features are overhauled CGI shots and sounds of the enterprise in space doing battle and flying around. After a few viewings I found it redundant and boring. there are some who may prefer the old way and those who prefer the cgi enhancement. Overall great series. Happy with my purchase.
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Spiderman but for kids
on January 9, 2018
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
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It seems after a slight Darker version of the Amazing Spiderman starring Andrew Garfield, they decided to go with a campy for kids version. The result was at times an uneven pace and lack of spark that defined the Spiderman franchise. Its quit a step down for Tom Holland from his debut in the Civil War. It seems at times he seems to have forgotten his spiderman skills he so masterfully possessed in the Civil War. Not sure what the future plans are but the Spiderman movies will need a tweaking.
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The Green Arrow continues his quest to keep Starling City safe in this fifth season of the TV show based on the DC Comics superhero. Playboy billionaire Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) has been elected mayor, but the city still needs his secret identity as the Green Arrow. Can he balance a life devoted to law-abiding change with his secret vigilante identity? All 24 episodes in one Blu-ray collection.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Arrow continues to impress
on January 9, 2018
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
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Bought season 5 to add to my collection. Another great season for Arrow.
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This collector's edition release brings together The Mummy film trilogy and Scorpion King spinoff, in advance of the series reboot due to hit theaters in June 2017. Included in this set are The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns (2001), The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), and The Scorpion King (2002).
 
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5 out of 5
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Great to add for your Steelbook collection
on January 9, 2018
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
All 3 of the Mummy movies and the 1st Scorpion King movie are included. Only downside is it does not include the extended version of the Scorpion King or any special features of the DVD.
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This special collection includes the hitman vs gangster, action thriller John Wick, and its sequel John Wick: Chapter 2. Starring Keanu Reeves, Alfie Allen and Willem Dafoe and directed by Derek Kolstad.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Look out. John Wick is coming
on December 15, 2017
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to add to my collection. I enjoyed JW 2 more than 1. Seemed like the locations were better and there was more action in the second one.
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Months after undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) is living a relatively peaceful life with her father and sister as the second season of the conspiracy thriller begins. But her mental health is threatened when she accepts a mission to return to Beirut and gather intelligence from the wife of a Hezbollah leader, a woman who once was one of Carrie's most valued sources. Carrie can't resist the possibility of bringing down terrorist Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) and perhaps being reinstated at the CIA. In Washington, D.C., congressman Brody (Damian Lewis) is being groomed as a potential vice-presidential running mate, but Saul (Mandy Patinkin) makes an alarming discovery that puts a serious dent in Brody's plans. Trouble also brews in the Brody household when Brody's daughter Dana (Morgan Saylor) outs him as a Muslim to her mom Jessica (Morena Baccarin), who is enjoying life as the newest member of the Capitol's inner circle. Dana's life becomes even more complicated when she and the vice president's son inadvertently commit a crime while out on a joy ride. Throughout it all, Carrie is increasingly drawn to Brody, even though he is the willing pawn of the world's most feared terrorist.
 
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4 out of 5
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Not sure yet but willing to give it a try
on December 15, 2017
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I started watching Homeland season 1 then stopped for awhile. But Im getting back into it so I bought season 2 in order to binge it. Looking forward to seeing how the series develops.
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4 out of 5
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Finally a great Wolverine movie
on December 15, 2017
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
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As it was always intended an R-rated Wolverine movie. Logan is the best McU solo movie so far. Its violent, its bloody, its gory and it remains faithful to graphic Wolverine comics.
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Based on a series of science fiction novels, The Expanse is set a few hundred years in the future when humanity has colonized a large chunk of the solar system. Follow Joe Miller (Thomas Jane), a police detective born and raised in the asteroid belt, as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of corporate heiress Julie Andromeda Mao and the implications that has for the tenuous peace between Earth, now controlled by the United Nations, and a militaristic colony of humans who have settled on Mars. Also trying to uncover the mystery of Julie's disappearance are Jim Holden (Steven Strait) and the crew of an ice hauling ship which finds itself caught up in the political intrigue involving Earth, Mars and the Belt. This 3-disc set collects all 10 episodes from the first season of the Syfy series.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Pretty good SciFi show
on December 15, 2017
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
The expanse is pretty good considering its produced by the SyFy channel which has been producing nothing but bad tv show after bad tv show year after year. The expanse offers a glimpse into how humanity might turn out 400 years into the future.
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This collection brings together five blockbuster Transformers movies based on the popular children's toys. Featured here is Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Transformers: Age of Extinction and Transformers: The Last Knight.
 
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4 out of 5
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Transformers Steelbook
on December 15, 2017
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Only bought this to complete my transformers blu ray collection. Other than not much extra, just a steelbook containing all of the Transformer films
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5
Another great season of Chicago PD
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: Caliban
from Chicago, IL
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"MAYBE SPOILERS BELOW"
Another great season of Chicago PD. This season gets personal for many of the characters. Hank Voight is still recovering from the death of his son. Olinsky suffers an unimaginable loss. Burgess gets promoted to the intelligence task force and her sister ends up in jeopardy. SGT Platt is assaulted and suffers a tragedy. By the end we are left with new characters that have gone thru so much trauma, culminating in the departure of one of the members from Intelligence.
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