It may have been taken off the airwaves tragically early, but thanks to Shout Factory's feature-packed release of Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series, fans can now own a comprehensive collection of the entire run of this criminally unseen series. Sporting some of the best writing on television and offering one of the most realistic portrayals of high-school life ever to hit the small screen, Freaks and Geeks' endearing blend of comedy and character-driven drama earned it a special place in the hearts of viewers -- and it may well have flourished on the small screen had the networks give it a chance to find its footing in the vast television wasteland. Presented in 1.33:1 full-frame, the image is clean and the colors evenly balanced. Sound is presented in closed-captioned Dolby Digital 5.1, and though there is little room for directional effects in such a dialogue-driven show, the audio is clean, solid, and free of hiss or distortion. If fans still feel somewhat jilted regarding Freaks and Geeks' all-too-brief television run, the inclusion of an abundance of bonus features will no doubt offer a glimmer of vindication. To put it bluntly, this set is packed -- virtually overflowing with an abundance of informative and entertaining extras. Commentaries feature nearly everyone involved in the production of the series (including "in character" commentaries by the actors who portrayed teachers) and are nearly as entertaining as the shows themselves. Though they may not offer much in the way of technical information, they are certainly a testament to the wealth of creativity involved in the show. Outtakes and deleted scenes range from the incidental to touching little character moments, and are also frequently accompanied by commentary. Casting auditions offer fans an amusing look at the actors as they get in touch with their inner misfits. An informative booklet rounds things off nicely with a detailed essay by series creator Paul Feig and a revealing Q & A session with writer/producer Judd Apatow -- naturally accompanied by numerous unflattering photos.
Customer Rating
4
A Must for Judd Apatow Fans
on July 23, 2008
Posted by: Jolemite
from San Jose, CA
This is the Box Set that shouldve been a series of box sets. The characters are set in the late 70's in a high school where the main focus is, like the title said on the freaks and geeks. this launces the careers of James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow. A must buy!
Camera Obscura has evolved into a great band and this is one of the CD's that follows that progression. Tracks like "Pen and Notebook" or "Let's Go Bowling" is a must. If you like Rilo Kiley or M.Ward this is the band for you.
Tilly and the wall constantly makes improvements when they create new albums, this one included. Some songs would seem beautiful and melodic if done in a traditional "rock and roll" sense but Tilly is not your typical band. The band is composed of 2 singers, guitarist, keyboardist and a tap dancer. Yes, a tap dancer. In recent albums, such as this one they managed to add a drummer, but manages to continue with their upbeat, tap dancy sound. This album is great, in scope of sound, but sometimes it works against them such as "Chandelier Lake". Good album nonetheless.
What's great about it: the increase in the scope of instrument use