Everyone always asks, Paul, "I have a movie fan in my house, I need one more gift, do you have any ideas?"
Well other than the obvious (Gift cards for your local theater) Here's a couple of suggestions on the DVD Front.
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| Sons of Anarchy - The Collector's Set |
Box / Gift Sets
Let’s face it, you love TV as well as movies. And the best sets out there are just amazing. Here’s just a smattering of what caught my eye this holiday season.
Sons of Anarchy– The Collector’s Set / includes 6 seasons PLUS leaves a space to add the 7thand final season when available. The packaging alone is something that will have fans of the series just bending over backwards to say thank you.
The Simpsons – Season 17 / What can one say about this awesome series...all positive for fans like me.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes– Caesar’s Warrior Edition / Just the regular movie is cool, but this special edition comes in a Caesar head. Yes please!
Reno 911: The Complete Series / Some of you are too young to remember COPS, and some never had the opportunity to enjoy the comedic version of COPS...I did and this is now available and spectacular - all 6 seasons.
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| Fox Searchlight 20th Anniversary Collection |
Arrested Development Season 4 / So you loved the series, now get the episodes that just hit the airwaves in one package with cool package artwork to boot.
The Americans -The Complete Second Season / The new season of the Keri Russell's starring thriller on FX is back in January, but this is the best way to get up to speed with what you missed.
Fox Searchlight 20th Anniversary Collection (127 Hours, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Sideways, Slumdog Millionaire and sixteen more titles)
Family Guy - Season 12 / Includes an exclusive look at The Life (and Death) Of Brian. All 21 episodes from the season are here for your enjoyment.
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| Caesar's Warrior Edition of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes |
Movies, Movies, Movies
Not everyone can afford the fancy box sets that are available, there are some great single films from the last couple months that might be more like it. Some of these you will recognize as a “Pick of the Week”, while others may be just perfect for the right person on your list.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes / Rated PG-13 / Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke / If you can't afford the Caesar's Warrior Edition, check this out so you can see the movie and many of the cool extras.
Guardians of the Galaxy / Rated PG-13 / Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana / The biggest film of the year, now in your home.
How To Train Your Dragon 2 / Rated PG / Voices of Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett / A rare instance where the sequel works as well as the original - great story progression and Toothless rocks.
The Hundred-Foot Journey / Rated PG / Helen Mirren, Om Puri / Christmas has plenty of food, and this movie will keep it going...onscreen!
The Maze Runner / Rated PG-13 / Dylan O’ Brien, Will Poulter / Brand new to Blu and DVD - the perfect addition to that teenagers gifts.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Rated PG-13 / Megan Fox, Will Arnett / Purchase the right package and you could get some reversible ninja masks too...yep they are a blast.
Earth to Echo / Rated PG / Teo Halm, Astro / Just really liked this early this year...cute and fun!
Don’t Forget
These films got me really excited as they made a release to the Blu-ray format. Your lover of the classics will want these in their collection.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (50th Anniversary Edition)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (75th Anniversary Edition)
And if that's not enough...you can always pick up a membership to a film festival in your area, maybe donate to a kickstarter or indie gogo project in your gift recipient's name. Plus there's always Popcorn, Candy, Soda and all the rest that can help you fill out those little holes on your list.
Enjoy your Christmas - with family, friends and the movies - oh, and the Common Guy!
