YOUR personal must-own series on DVD list: by chrisisall

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YOUR personal must-own series on DVD list:

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
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Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:42 AM

AUDDIE

oh yes...i cant forget about V... i have the mini movies and the tv series.... i just loved that one as a kid.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 7:10 AM

THESOMNAMBULIST

BUFFY - In whatever format they may release it in the future. I'm taking that with me until very old age.

Brimstone - if they ever release it.

Firefly - You can't live without genius right.

Angel - If there's Buffy, then there's Angel.

Northern Exposure - Uplifting and clever.

Lost - Love a good mystery.

Buck Rogers. Hey those guitar licks at the opening credits just take me right back to being a kid watching that show!

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 8:37 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by TheSomnambulist:

Buck Rogers. Hey those guitar licks at the opening credits just take me right back to being a kid watching that show!

I'd even buy that show if it didn't come with the season with that Hawk-guy...Grrrrr

Biddi biddi Chrisisall

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 8:53 AM

SCOUSERATHEART

Babylon 5
Twin Peaks
Max Headroom (not yet available..legally)
Firefly
Rome
Aeon Flux
Samurai Jack

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 8:54 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by scouseratheart:

Max Headroom (not yet available..legally)

Absolutely a must.

C-C-C-Chrisisall

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 8:57 AM

KWICKO

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)

Firefly, naturally...
Buffy
Angel
The Shield
The West Wing
Arressted Development
The Gilmore Girls (Guilty pleasure, that)
The Black Donnellys
Heroes
Jekyll (BBC miniseries)
The Lost Room (SciFi miniseries)
Thief (FX miniseries)
Profit

Sweeping generalizations are always wrong!

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:03 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

I'd add Northern Exposure and Samurai Jack. Have season one, need season 2.

I'd love, LOVE to add the Zatoichi TV series to my collection.

Gots mad skillz, loves playing with matches.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:31 AM

ADAMWANKENOBI

Firefly
Young Indiana Jones
Dead Like Me
Wonderfalls
Arrested Development
The X Files

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:55 AM

OPPYH

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:

Kung Fu (first & second seasons, anyway)***1/2

There is a 2 parter from season 3 of Kung Fu called Besieged. Takes place at Caine's Shaolin temple and co-stars a young Barbra Hersey. It's one of the best tv episodes I have ever seen. It kicks all kinds of ass!!

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:04 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by OPPYH:
co-stars a young Barbra Hersey.

Barbara Seagull at the time...

Third season was hit & miss, as everyone was ready to move on at that point...

Caine historian Chrisisall

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:22 AM

SERENITYINSCOTLAND

Buffy/Angel (Buffy is Angel is Buffy)
Firefly
Tru Calling
MASH
House
Jeeves and Wooster
4400

*Edit* I almost forgot! Father Ted.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 11:03 AM

MSB

oooh I forgot Father Ted
and Red Dwarf and Blackadder...

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 1:00 PM

ECGORDON

There's no place I can be since I found Serenity.

Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:

The Gilmore Girls (Guilty pleasure, that)

I really should have listed GG with my favorites. Honestly, I do not feel guilty about enjoying it, and I have all seven seasons. I did think I might get some flack about it though. Nice to see there are others that like it too. One time a woman tried to tell me that for a man to like GG was proof he was gay. I'm as straight as an arrow, but if liking GG makes me gay, I'll happily admit to being as gay as Capt. Jack Harkness.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 1:07 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by ecgordon:

I really should have listed GG with my favorites. Honestly, I do not feel guilty about enjoying it, and I have all seven seasons.

My wife made me watch a few eps...I was surprised to find myself enjoying it...more than I should- I mean, no fight scenes or spaceships, and lots, I mean LOTS of talking...but damn if it wasn't good....

He-man Chrisisall

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 1:08 PM

MONKSDAD

Firefly
Deadwood
Star Trek TNG
X-files
Arrested Development
South Park
MASH
Rescue Me
Birds of Prey
Home Run Derby

"And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community."

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 1:14 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by monksdad:

Rescue Me

When is season 4 coming on DVD???????????

Antici
patory Chrisisall

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:09 PM

CHRISISALL

I forgot one that isn't on DVD...yet...
BURN NOTICE!!!

Brucefanisall

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:31 PM

SINGATE

I'll just add a few that haven't shown up on this thread yet. Also, some of these aren't even out on DVD as of right now but I can still hope...

Millennium
It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia
Brimstone
Invisible Man(the one that started in 2000)
First Wave
The Pretender

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We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far.

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Friday, February 8, 2008 4:01 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by singate:

Millennium

http://search.deepdiscount.com/search?w=millennium&
Just in case ya didn't know....
Looks like a good show....

HmmmmmChrisisall

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Friday, February 8, 2008 4:34 AM

SINGATE

I can say from experience it is a very good show. I own all 3 seasons and was an avid follower of the series when it originally aired. Season 2 is a bit different than 1 and 3, due in large part to Chris Carter handing over the reigns to another creative team. Many fans of the show regard the middle season as the red headed stepchild but I think there is a lot of worthwhile material there.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the great characters and the actors who portrayed them. Lance Henriksen is at his best in portraying the lead character, Frank Black. Terry O'Quinn, known to current TV viewers from his role on Lost does a great job as the enigmatic Peter Watts. Perhaps the most interesting character in the series is Lucy Butler. She only appears in a few episodes over the entire run of the series but what an impression she leaves.

I won't go on about the particulars of the series, I'll leave that for you to discover if you so chose, suffice is to say I don't think you will be disappointed if you pick up these DVDs.

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We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far.

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Friday, February 8, 2008 9:07 AM

PDCHARLES

What happened? He see your face?

Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
The Lost Room (SciFi miniseries)

How could I forget this jewel? Great mini series!

Millenium is good as well.

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Monday, February 11, 2008 1:56 AM

HIXIE129

Avatar: The Last Airbender Seasons 1-3
Firefly
BSG new
Razor
Harry Potter 1-5
B5
Farscape
SG-1
SG Atlantis

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Sunday, March 9, 2008 11:15 PM

I also have a lean towards cancelled shows. Ugh.

Firefly (duh)

Stargate Atlantis (I don't like SG-1, but SGA is great)

My So Called Life (Yeah, it's melodramatic, but it's emotional mess goodness)

Freaks and Geeks (because my best friend and I watched it every week it was on until it disappeared)

Joan of Arcadia 1&2 (good show)

Wonderfalls (great show)

Eureka (fun show)

Oz (another good show)

X-Files (pre-season 6)

Xena (I know it's cheesy)

DS9 (loved it)

Lost (cause it's the first show I got caught up in that much)

I'm sure there's a ton I'm missing.

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Sunday, March 9, 2008 11:15 PM

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Monday, March 10, 2008 5:18 PM

STAPLES

Firefly
Smallville
Dexter
Cowboy Bebop
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Californication
Home Movies

and, seriously...no one has mentioned Weeds?!

WEEDS!!!

Awesome show. Go buy it!

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:01 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by T:

Stargate Atlantis (I don't like SG-1, but SGA is great)

My feelings exactly.

Shepisall

"I supported Bush in 2000 and 2004 and intellegence[sic] had very little to do with that decision." - Hero, Real World Event Discussions

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 12:30 PM

AVENGINGWATCHER

My must owns:(meaning I'll get them someday)
Tv-
Firefly
Eureka
Ghost in the Shell:SAC
ST:Voyager(It really was poorly written a lot of times but I still love it)
Heroes
BSG:the original series
Futurama

Movies:(most of which I own)
Ghost in the Shell
V for Vendetta
Space Odyssey:2001
Army of Darkness
300
Sin City
Spaceballs

When there are no heroes where will we turn?

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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 5:24 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by avengingwatcher:

Army of Darkness

Now I REALLY agree with that one!!!

Hail to the King, babyisall

"I supported Bush in 2000 and 2004 and intellegence[sic] had very little to do with that decision." - Hero, Real World Event Discussions

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Saturday, March 15, 2008 2:00 AM

IMNOTHERE

I find I have limited capacity for re-re-watching old TV shows. BSG (new) is good, but once you've seen it, you've seen it. It was good to re-watch Babylon 5 after 10 years - but it'll be another 10 years before I feel inclined to plough through it again.

Two I do keep coming back to are:

1. Firefly/Serenity - I won't bother preaching to the choir.

2. Ultraviolet (the late 90s UK mini-series, not the US film) - for me, this represents everything that Torchwood promised (and failed to deliver) by way of the supernatural meeting gritty real-world topics. The director/writer seems to be a "usual suspect" on Dr Who, too, so there's no excuse). To rub salt into the wound, one of the UV actresses turned up on Torchwood this week...

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Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:25 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by ImNotHere:
I find I have limited capacity for re-re-watching old TV shows.

You need to watch Dark Angel then.
Watching big bads get beat up by a 90 lb girl- that never gets old!

HehhehChrisisall

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Sunday, March 16, 2008 1:39 AM

IMNOTHERE

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
You need to watch Dark Angel then.
Watching big bads get beat up by a 90 lb girl- that never gets old!

Well, yes, Dark Angel was a good show. However, between re-watching "Serenity" and watching "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" my "Watching big bads get beat up by a 90 lb girl" needs are being adequately met by the incomparable Ms Glau.

Any more such indulgence could spoil the anticipation for "The Dollhouse" (and, hopefully, Ms Dushku kicking the

out of some bad guys - unless Joss has gone and done something stupid like growing up).

(Plus we in the UK are just now getting the opportunity to see the chick from Jeckell and Hyde trading bionic blows with Starbuck - although its so dark and rainy that it could be anybody).

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Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:42 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by ImNotHere:

Well, yes, Dark Angel was a good show.

Wise response.

Transgenic Browncoat Chrisisall

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:02 PM

CANTTAKESKY

The classics:

Firefly
Dark Angel
Veronica Mars
Angel
Red Dwarf
Profit
Wonderfalls
Yes Prime Minister
Due South

The new discoveries:

Dexter
Monk
Psych
Burn Notice

Dexter has been blowing me away. I have watched the first season twice, back to back. This is as good a TV show as it comes.

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Before there were television and video games, kids used to play outdoors, entertain themselves and work around the house in the afternoons. Kids don't choose television over people. They choose television because of lack of people interaction.
-- Brook Noel

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Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:35 PM

CHAPTERANDVERSE

Firefly
Angel
Veronica Mars
West Wing
(I guess you could say I have a thing for rapid-fire genius dialogue.)

Spaced
Black Books
Father Ted

And, in the 80's cheesetastic but I love it corner....

Robin of Sherwood
The Young Riders

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Monday, March 24, 2008 8:52 AM

TWILIGHTSEEKER

Firefly

West Wing

La Femme Nikita ( I believe that the people running "Section" grew up to work for the Alliance/Blue Sun and that Madalyn's many times removed greatgrand daughter was in charge of the Academy River attended)

Quantum Leap

Highlander

Red Shoes Diary( not a TV Series...but still a
collection of work I feel the need to
own...chuckles)

I am sure I will think of more as I can afford to buy em, but these are the ones that come to mind first.

twilight seeker

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Monday, March 24, 2008 9:52 AM

RUGBUG

Old thread but I can't help respond:

First can be nothing but:

BtVS

Then in no particular order:

Firefly
Angel
My So-Called Life
Veronica Mars
The X-Files (Seasons 1-7...I can do without 8-9)
Roswell is my guilty pleasure

I also love

Brisco County, Jr. but I'm not sure it's a must-own, although I do. Definitely a must-see....

***************
"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

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Monday, March 24, 2008 10:43 AM

HUGHFF

Firefly Don't even get me started...
Andy Richter Controls the Universe The funniest show of the 21st Century, disgracefully not yet available
The Tick Browncoat Ben Edlund's finest half hour (or nine thereof)
Kitchen Confidential "I don't know why I love you..." Oh, that's right, Morena Baccarin falling down drunk, episode 11
Undeclared Unquestionally funny and real, my favourite Judd Apatow/Seth Rogen vehicle

My self imposed rules are:
five shows
SINGLE SEASON ONLY SHOWS!

That leaves no room for Scrubs, BlackAdder, Fawlty Towers, Veronica Mars, 3rd Rock From the Sun, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men, Blake's 7 or Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (except that only season one of that is available on dvd.)

I make no apologies for the dominance of comedy in my list.

www.cpfc.org - my life

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Monday, March 24, 2008 10:47 AM

TWILIGHTSEEKER

Quote:
Originally posted by pdcharles:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
The Lost Room (SciFi miniseries)

How could I forget this jewel? Great mini series!

Millenium is good as well.

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Was it the LOST Room or just The Room...the one where the guy has to keep going through the room trying to find his daughter? I loved that...thanks for the reminder...scampers off to netflix to see if they have it

gentle journey all,
twilight seeker

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Monday, March 24, 2008 11:28 AM

PDCHARLES

What happened? He see your face?

Quote:
Originally posted by twilightseeker:
Quote:
Originally posted by pdcharles:
Quote:
Originally posted by Kwicko:
The Lost Room (SciFi miniseries)

How could I forget this jewel? Great mini series!
Millenium is good as well.

Was it the LOST Room or just The Room...the one where the guy has to keep going through the room trying to find his daughter? I loved that...thanks for the reminder...scampers off to netflix to see if they have it

gentle journey all,
twilight seeker

Yep, thats it. The objects and all.
"The Lost Room" as seen here.
http://www.scifi.com/lostroom/about/show/
I ordered it and haven't watched it yet. Looking forward to it.

Also, anyone else watched the HBO series: The Wire? I have listed it in several "list" or great show threads and no one else ever does. I realize this is a SCI-FI forum and all, but this show blew my mind. ...and now it is over.

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Monday, March 24, 2008 11:34 AM

DEADLOCKVICTIM

excluding the ones i have already - The Whedon Files....

Night Stalker ('72 w/Darren McGavin)
Deadwood
Six Feet Under
Pee Wee's Playhouse

i could watch Arrested Development again
Mr Show
Gunsmoke

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008 4:25 PM

TWILIGHTSEEKER

OHHHH and HOW could I forget to add DOGMA to the list????

gentle journey all,
twilight seeker

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Friday, April 11, 2008 4:16 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:

I also love

Brisco County, Jr. but I'm not sure it's a must-own, although I do. Definitely a must-see....

Oh YES it is a must-own!!! As surely as food & water!!!

The coming thing Chrisisall

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Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:20 PM

OUT2THEBLACK

Okay , gotta keep this reasonable , although this list is subject to expansion :

Firefly , Blu-Ray
Earth 2
My So-Called Life
American Dreams
Classic Trek , Blu-Ray
Black Sheep Squadron
Boomtown
Tour Of Duty
Young Indiana Jones
The Tick (Live action)
Futurama
Square Pegs

And , if they should ever happen to become available ,

Captain Power And The Soldiers Of The Future ,

and , Space Rangers...

Plus , I'd really like to see Beauty & the Beast (TV show) again , and probably also , Moonlighting...

To see all the Jericho I've missed , might have to get that one , too...

Some shows , like Dark Angel , and FTETTMoon , I've already had , and will have to buy again...

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Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:55 PM

TRAVELER

I ordered "Queen of Swords" last week along with the TV series "Twelve O'Clock High". I did not know "Twelve O'Clock High" was available untill I started searching through sites selling obscure DVD's.

The DVD site sends me an Email every day telling they are both backordered. I have am collecting the Emails for the fun of it. I have seven so far. Each tells me I can cancel my order if I choose not to wait. I think I will give them a little more time. I am enjoying the Emails.

When I have about thirty of them I think I will reply to each one all at once and see if they continue sending more.

Your patient DVD buyer;
traveler

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=28764731
Traveler

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Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:12 AM

MEGARUIN

darkangel
firefly
babylon5
earth2
above and beyond
all cancelled except bab5

da and firefly forever

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Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:58 PM

ELVISCHRIST

Buffy
Angel
Firefly
Wonderfalls
Arrested Development
The West Wing
Farscape
Babylon 5
The Shield
The Wire

Takin' Care of Business, Baby!

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