A young women under desperate circumstances has become a member of an underground espionage organization in this collection of episodes from the third season of the cult-favorite television series La Femme Nikita. The material on La Femme Nikita: The Complete Third Season has been transferred to disc in the original full-screen aspect ratio of 1.33:1, while the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Surround. The dialogue is in English, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish. Bonus materials include bloopers and outtakes, a visit with the show's production designer Rocco Matteo, and commentary tracks on selected episodes.
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3
decent
on September 27, 2008
Posted by: bp6311
A interesting series but if you are into more realistic type shows this would not be for you
The murder of Julius Caesar sparks an earth-shaking series of events in this release featuring all 10 episodes of Rome: Season Two. Season Two of the lavish, lusty British historical series Rome begins exactly where Season One left off, with the murder of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March in the year 44 BCE. The power struggle that follows is set in motion when, thanks largely to the machinations of Caesar's scheming niece Atia (Polly Walker), her young and callow son Octavian is announced as heir to the throne--infuriating Caesar's closest ally Marc Antony (James Purefoy). In the war that follows between Antony's "Caesarians" and Octavians "Liberators", there can be only one winner--but it is not until the season concludes in the year 31 BCE that the true winner is revealed. Amidst the intrigues of Rome's high-born power brokers, we never lose sight of the secondary plotline involving two lowly veterans of the Gallic wars, Titus Pullo (Ray Stevenson) and Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd). Characteristically, it is the thoroughly hedonistic Pullo who thrives and prospers during this turbulent era, with each stroke of luck advancing his prestigate and wealth. Conversely, Lucius suffers spectacularly throughout season two, beginning with the death of his beloved wife and the distintegration of his family. The ultimate blow will not be dealt to Vorenus until the season finale, but in the meantime much is made of the fact that Gallo has aligned himself with Octavian, and Vorenus casts his lot with Antony. Though scrupulously authentic in its historical detail, Rome continues to successfully pinpoint the most "contemporary" aspects of ancient History. Especially notable this season is the series' depiction of Rome's small but ever-growing Jewish community, and the emergence of "Crip and Blood"-style gang warfare in the treacherous Aventine Collegium district. In a similar vein, after Marc Antony suffers his humiliating defeat at Actium, he retreats to the palace of his Egyptian lover Queen Cleopatra (Lyndsley Marshal), where the two lost souls wallow in debauchery.
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5
great series
on September 25, 2008
Posted by: bp6311
great show that gives you an idea what went on in anicent Rome.
What's great about it: good plots
What's not so great: not completely historically acurate
This release contains the second half of the final season of HBO's award-winning drama series The Sopranos, which follows the life of a New Jersey mobster who tries to maintain a normal family life while making a living as a criminal. Included is the controversial series finale.
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5
great show
on September 24, 2008
Posted by: bp6311
a great show with a great cast and the dvd is a great season. a must buy
Probably one of the most honored epics on recent television, HBO's mini-series Band of Brothers was produced by the powerhouse team of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. It won the Golden Globe for Best Mini-series and is nominated for 19 Emmys. The 6-disc DVD set comes in an embossed metallic case. It has an extraordinary amount of information in addition to the 10-part true-life story of the men of Easy Company in the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. To start with, it contains the documentary "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company," which interviews the real men of Easy Company as they tell their stories, inner-cut with film footage and rare and archival photos. Also included is a making-of feature on the mini-series, actor Ron Livingston's video diary that shows behind-the-scenes footage from the actor's perspective, and a featurette of the screening on the beaches of Normandy. There is also an optional enhanced viewing "Field Guide," which extensively references people, places and events connected to Easy Company and their campaign through Europe and WWII as a whole. Additionally included are character bios, web-links to the Band of Brothers living memorial, as well as other pertinent sites, a still photo gallery, episodic previews and scene selection menus. The DVD is released in widescreen only with a 16:9 aspect ratio from High Definition digital masters, the audio is DTS English and 5.1 Surround as well as English, French and Spanish Dolby Surround. Spanish subtitles and English closed-captioning is also included. This is a must-own DVD set, especially for history buffs and collectors of World War II information.
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5
awesome!
on September 22, 2008
Posted by: bp6311
A well played out mini series/movie with a great cast, and closest to the real true of war than any other show before it.