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![The Wire - The Complete First Season (2002) [DVD, 5-Disc Set]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2Fe1%2F0c%2Fshopf24c69407b363bc069568c6c048e_177x150.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
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I really want to just type "best show ever created in the history of television" and be done with the review. That's how good it is, it shouldn't need explanation, it just is. If you don't agree, you don't deserve to rate this!
In all seriousness, HBO really raised the bar of television when they released this season. Noone had even come to close to creating a show with such production value, incredible acting, and compelling storyline all in one (besides maybe themselves). I highly recommend picking this series up from the start, and it's very likely you'll want to watch it all the way through to season 5.
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$32 – $60
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![It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 (2005) [DVD, 3-Disc Set]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F07%2F6d%2Fmeij4498f5f5a1d7a7feb6f8925f2a16_400x400.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
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A good way to describe this show is just to list out some of the episode titles; "The Gang Gets Racist," "Charlie Got Molested," "The Gang Goes Jihad". "Irreverence is the cocktail of the day" (as a Netflix editorial describes it) for 4 friends who own a bar in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
People compare the show to Seinfeld, Arrested Development and Curb Your Enthusiasm, but I'm not a fan of any of those shows. It's so funnier than any of them. I think a better analogy is South Park in sitcom form. Most people think Charlie, played by Charlie Kelly, is the funniest character on the show, but I'm more of a Dee fan, played by Kaitlin Olson, the only female lead in the show. She has some of the best facial expressions of any actress I've seen. Danny DeVito doesn't show up until about the 7th episode, and kinda takes away from a bit of the chemistry, in my opinion. Most people love him in this though. Some classic lines from the show should get you familiar with the type of comedy you can expect (curtesy of IMDb): "I'm a recovering crackhead and this is my retarded sister that I take care of. I'd like some welfare please." "I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. " "I mean you, me, talking like this. It just isn't going to work. you got kids, and you talk about them and your dead husband its really bumming me out"
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![UFC 74 - Respect (2007) [DVD]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F67%2Fe4%2Fbudof7eade14158f1190490cb4c9f052_150x198.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
UFC 74 - Respect (2007) [DVD]
May 14, 2008
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One of the best UFC events of all time. Almost every fight on the card ended up being great. The main event itself is a bit of a let down due to an injury from an unintentional blow, but is still pretty entertaining. Gonzaga once again shows how underrated his Muay Thai skills are, while Couture displays unbelievable lasting power and athleticism for a 44 year old.
The Georges St-Pierre/Josh Koscheck fight is quite remarkable with very unexpected successful approaches from one of the fighters. St-Pierre shows how badly he wants his title back and Koscheck displays his amazing athleticism while trying to prove that his win over Diego Sanchez was no fluke. The Frank Mir and Babalu fights demonstrate what incredible beasts they both are. However, I have never seen such a poor representation of the UFC as a sport as what was displayed in the Babalu/Heath fight. Not only was the fight allowed to go on FAR FAR too long (I really have never complained about this before), but when a fighter purposefully ignores a tap out of spite, that is just absurd. Overall, highly recommended for MMA fans new to the sport or vets who want to relive great fights of the past. Get your fill of knockouts and submissions with this great release!
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![Juno (2007) [DVD, 2-Disc Set]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F15%2F41%2Fover400f06a06ff8285c210e08d95bf1_361x489.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
Juno (2007) [DVD, 2-Disc Set]
May 5, 2008
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Fantastic movie. One of the most brilliant scripts that I have ever seen produced on top of a great cast and a compelling story line. A real must see.
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$24 – $35
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![Batman Begins (2005) [DVD, Deluxe Edition]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F22%2F4c%2Fhotm185137cf8323e85f47e8ee373dc9_244x348.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
Batman Begins (2005) [DVD, Deluxe Edition]
Jan 23, 2008
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My favorite movie of all time. Great acting, great special effects, a villain who is actually scary, and a version of Batman, the character, who you certainly would not want to cut in line (to say the least!).
I could do without Katie Holmes, but I may be biased due to her choice in crazy husbands...at least she is better than Spiderman's cast in that alien baby they call Kirsten Dunst. Ouch, I exaggerate. 5 stars for the greatest Batman movie yet. Sorry Tim Burton! 3 cheers for The Dark Knight this summer!
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![The Wire - The Complete Fourth Season [DVD]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F81%2F3f%2Fshop9e0bdc749e240f19ca95340429fc-1258619177_400x399.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
The Wire - The Complete Fourth Season [DVD]
Dec 18, 2007
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This 4th Season just came out on DVD a couple of weeks ago, so I have been watching it religiously. The past 3 seasons have been great, and this one is no exception. HBO continues to produce a top quality show from acting, to script, to cinematography.
While the series itself always follows drug trafficking within inner city Baltimore, this particular season focuses it's attention on how it affects the kids and their public schooling system. It really opens your eyes to such a tragic environment, and makes you feel for all sides of the process. An absolute must watch for anyone at all interested in good drama.
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$32 – $60
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The Wire - The Complete First Three Seasons
Aug 2, 2007
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Best series of all time.
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$156.99
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![The Princess Bride (1987) [DVD]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F3b%2Fd3%2Ftampbfec0c0e232a2494d7e5c74821f6_144x196.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
The Princess Bride (1987) [DVD]
Jul 30, 2007
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Classic. Funny, clever and witty script all in one. While mostly a comedy, it still manages to have some very cool action/fighting scenes.
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$6 – $7
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![Wonderfalls - The Complete Series (2004) [DVD, 3 Disc Set]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2Fec%2Ffb%2Fecfb4ce1b34b426d5b822ce7c575bf9c.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
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Wow, what a surprisingly great show. I rented the first disc of the season based off good reviews, but I was not expecting much at all. After watching the first episode, I told my roommate that I had just watched the funniest show I've ever seen in my life. I was laughing so hard throughout the whole thing, I guess it really caught my sense of humor.
Alot of people compare the style of this show to Dead Like Me, but I hated that show. It's seriously sad that they canceled this so quickly.
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$14 – $40
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![Weeds - Season 1 (2005) [DVD]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2Ff5%2Fdd%2Fshop58de3e68b47527f8f8f3c979b3c0_177x150.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
Weeds - Season 1 (2005) [DVD]
Jul 30, 2007
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Great show. While noone can top the prolific greatness of HBO, Showtime gets a one-up from this series. Although I was at first loathe to watch a show with such a seemingly boring plot, and a relatively unknown cast (besides Kevin Nealon from old school SNL), I was hooked after the first episode. The humor is witty, and doesn't stoop to "Half Baked" type stoner jokes. The acting is not amazing from star to extra, but Mary Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon and Elizabeth Perkins do an excellent job as the main characters.
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$13 – $30
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![Scrubs - The Complete First Season (2001) [DVD]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2F23%2Fb4%2Fshop194ccd01eca1f1e7f6d66734f049_177x150.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
Scrubs - The Complete First Season (2001) [DVD]
Aug 3, 2007
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$18 – $31
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![Batman Begins [HD DVD]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2Fcc%2Fdf%2Fimag72b5acc13505f656f2b9a75f5f58_126x160.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
Batman Begins [HD DVD]
Jul 30, 2007
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Best Movie of the decade. If you're even the smallest Batman fan, pick this up!
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![My Name is Earl - Season 1 (2005) [DVD, 4-Disc Set]](http://cache-images.pronto.com/thumb2.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pronto.com%2Fimages%2Fproduction%2Fproducts%2Fba%2F9c%2Fshop1fac5c4b3236251963b16dcec719_177x150.jpg&wmax=177&hmax=150&quality=80&bgcol=FFFFFF)
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Very funny show. The script and production is alot better than I expected. If you like Jason Lee or Kevin Smith type humor, there is a good chance you will thoroughly enjoy watching this series. Even if you don't, there is still a good chance that you will really like it - it's that good!
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$27 – $45
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My favorite season of any show of all time. Great acting, compelling plot, and an overall amazing production. Season 1 is the best of the seasons so far, so if you're going to buy any, buy this.
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