It's a DVD Summer - Page 3

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-26-2010, 03:42 PM

I have two freshman sitcoms to recommend, once they come out on DVD (or in the re-airing, in the case of one of them.)

Community grew into a very, very funny meta-commentary on pop culture and how we're informed by it. It started out so-so, but the development of the supporting characters (and ditching the focus on will-they-or-won't-they love connection) has everything to do with how my appreciation grew. The Goodfellas episode alone is reason to watch the show.

Modern Family is one that we've just started catching up on, but I love it. It takes the mockumentary style from The Office, and the absurdism from Arrested Development and 30 Rock. And it's all about unconventional family pairings, all in one extended family. The gay couple is especially charming, but I've quickly grown fond of pretty much everyone on the show.

Kevy Baby · 05-26-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

roughly 14 years

I wish I was kidding.

Oh, sorry. I WAS just kidding - didn't mean to call you out

flippyshark · 05-27-2010, 06:50 PM

It doesn't look like there's a DVD yet, but you can now rent on iTunes the fantastic documentary about the Sherman Brothers, The Boys. I just got done watching it, and, well, it's going to have a lasting impact. If you are any kind of a Disney fan, or have ever loved (or even loved to hate) any of their songs, this is a must see. It sets a very high bar for any other Disney history or "behind the scenes" effort. The run of the mill Making Of stuff will forever seem hopelessly superficial after this. I'm trying not to oversell, but this is the real deal, a show that will forever change how I hear their music. Have tissues on hand.

Mousey Girl · 05-27-2010, 10:12 PM

Boy & I saw Avatar Friday night. One of my parent's friends invited us to see it in their new RV, complete with surround sound. When I say I felt the movie, I mean I felt it. The entire rig was jumping, including the floor. It made for quite an experience.

Jazzman · 05-28-2010, 07:33 PM

Just recently became the proud owner of a 73" Mitsubishi HDTV and my first Blu-ray player, so we're rewatching old movies we haven't seen in high def. First was Rattatouille and Wall-E, then Pirates of the Caribbean. Watching Apollo 13, The Patriot and Master and Commander while Steph's in Brazil, with King Kong and Dark City on the way. Can't wait to see the Potter films in giant HD too, as well as the Narnia films. When Steph gets back, we're going to watch Planet Earth straight through, too. Lots to watch now that we're an HD family!

flippyshark · 05-28-2010, 10:48 PM

Once I manage to go HD, my first task will be the Planet of the Apes series on Blu-Ray, with the never-before-released original cut of Battle for the PotA, with uncompromised ending. Looking forward to it, just don't know when.

Jazzman · 05-29-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

Battle for the PotA, with uncompromised ending. Looking forward to it, just don't know when.

I've never heard of this. Intriguing...

Not Afraid · 05-29-2010, 08:50 AM

With the new Bluray player (and another one on the way), I can't wait to stream stuff. My streaming queue is already HUGE!

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-07-2010, 07:33 AM

We had a 90's throwback night. (You can skip this post, iSm - nothing culturally relevant happened in the 90's.)

The State, MTV's 1993 sketch comedy show, is available via Netflix streaming. I was a big fan and have kept my eye open for this for ages. These guys have moved on many other projects and tend to bring their friends along with them.

It took many years for this to make it to DVD - in fact, only a few sketches had made it to video until now. The State made full use of MTV's music library and it would have been very pricey to pay for all the permissions. Sadly, they had to change out all the good music and even redub sketches, which hurts the show really badly, especially as a 90's time capsule. Still, good to see this stuff after all these years.

I'm surprised how much I remember, but the best is the stuff I had forgotten, like all the spoofs of MTV. MTV Sports, the Free Your Mind campaign...sigh, I miss the MTV of my day, when adding a sketch comedy show was a new stretch for the channel.

The second half of 90's night was Human Traffic, a 1999 British tribute to the club scene. Though there are differences between this and the rave scene I experienced at the same time, the similarities are striking, mostly because the movie revolves around ecstasy use. Strangely, you don't see them taking the drug, even as they mention and describe it repeatedly and thoroughly. They got all the details right. Much better than Go and easily more fun than Groove.

The music is fantastic and the editing/directing are superb. The story isn't anything amazing but that's not really the point. If you're interested in 90's drug culture, definitely worth a watch.

Not Afraid · 06-07-2010, 09:08 AM

We got out Netflix Streaming set up with our Bluray player last night. Now I just need a week off to watch movies.

05-26-2010, 03:42 PM	#21
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I have two freshman sitcoms to recommend, once they come out on DVD (or in the re-airing, in the case of one of them.) Community grew into a very, very funny meta-commentary on pop culture and how we're informed by it. It started out so-so, but the development of the supporting characters (and ditching the focus on will-they-or-won't-they love connection) has everything to do with how my appreciation grew. The Goodfellas episode alone is reason to watch the show. Modern Family is one that we've just started catching up on, but I love it. It takes the mockumentary style from The Office, and the absurdism from Arrested Development and 30 Rock. And it's all about unconventional family pairings, all in one extended family. The gay couple is especially charming, but I've quickly grown fond of pretty much everyone on the show.
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05-27-2010, 06:50 PM	#23
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	It doesn't look like there's a DVD yet, but you can now rent on iTunes the fantastic documentary about the Sherman Brothers, The Boys. I just got done watching it, and, well, it's going to have a lasting impact. If you are any kind of a Disney fan, or have ever loved (or even loved to hate) any of their songs, this is a must see. It sets a very high bar for any other Disney history or "behind the scenes" effort. The run of the mill Making Of stuff will forever seem hopelessly superficial after this. I'm trying not to oversell, but this is the real deal, a show that will forever change how I hear their music. Have tissues on hand.
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05-27-2010, 10:12 PM	#24
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	Boy & I saw Avatar Friday night. One of my parent's friends invited us to see it in their new RV, complete with surround sound. When I say I felt the movie, I mean I felt it. The entire rig was jumping, including the floor. It made for quite an experience.
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05-28-2010, 07:33 PM	#25
Jazzman Sax God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland's Tijuana Posts: 510	Just recently became the proud owner of a 73" Mitsubishi HDTV and my first Blu-ray player, so we're rewatching old movies we haven't seen in high def. First was Rattatouille and Wall-E, then Pirates of the Caribbean. Watching Apollo 13, The Patriot and Master and Commander while Steph's in Brazil, with King Kong and Dark City on the way. Can't wait to see the Potter films in giant HD too, as well as the Narnia films. When Steph gets back, we're going to watch Planet Earth straight through, too. Lots to watch now that we're an HD family!
	Submit to Quotes

05-28-2010, 10:48 PM	#26
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Once I manage to go HD, my first task will be the Planet of the Apes series on Blu-Ray, with the never-before-released original cut of Battle for the PotA, with uncompromised ending. Looking forward to it, just don't know when.
	Submit to Quotes

05-29-2010, 08:50 AM	#28
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	With the new Bluray player (and another one on the way), I can't wait to stream stuff. My streaming queue is already HUGE!
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06-07-2010, 07:33 AM	#29
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	We had a 90's throwback night. (You can skip this post, iSm - nothing culturally relevant happened in the 90's.) The State, MTV's 1993 sketch comedy show, is available via Netflix streaming. I was a big fan and have kept my eye open for this for ages. These guys have moved on many other projects and tend to bring their friends along with them. It took many years for this to make it to DVD - in fact, only a few sketches had made it to video until now. The State made full use of MTV's music library and it would have been very pricey to pay for all the permissions. Sadly, they had to change out all the good music and even redub sketches, which hurts the show really badly, especially as a 90's time capsule. Still, good to see this stuff after all these years. I'm surprised how much I remember, but the best is the stuff I had forgotten, like all the spoofs of MTV. MTV Sports, the Free Your Mind campaign...sigh, I miss the MTV of my day, when adding a sketch comedy show was a new stretch for the channel. The second half of 90's night was Human Traffic, a 1999 British tribute to the club scene. Though there are differences between this and the rave scene I experienced at the same time, the similarities are striking, mostly because the movie revolves around ecstasy use. Strangely, you don't see them taking the drug, even as they mention and describe it repeatedly and thoroughly. They got all the details right. Much better than Go and easily more fun than Groove. The music is fantastic and the editing/directing are superb. The story isn't anything amazing but that's not really the point. If you're interested in 90's drug culture, definitely worth a watch. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-07-2010, 09:08 AM	#30
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	We got out Netflix Streaming set up with our Bluray player last night. Now I just need a week off to watch movies.
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