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TV Show Feature: Six Feet Under

Saturday, March 15, 2008 | Labels: | 1 comments |

Six Feet Under tv showSix Feet Under is an American drama, originally broadcast on HBO from 2001 to 2005. The tv show, with its title being a colloquialism for death (six feet being the traditional depth at which a body would be laid), centers on a family-run mortuary, Fisher and Sons Funeral Home, and explores the lives of the Fisher family following the death of their father.

The series received much critical acclaim and praise, winning three Golden Globe awards and nine Emmy awards during the course of its run. It also also won the Screen Actors Guild award for Best Ensemble for a Drama Series two years in a row (2003 and 2004).

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, most of the scenes are in the family owned and operated Fisher and Sons Funeral Home. The family resides on the upper floors of the funeral home. The main floor is used for the business as viewing and chapel rooms, while the basement is for the embalming and body preparation areas.

The concept of Six Feet Under focuses on human mortality and the lives of those who deal with it on a daily basis. Throughout its 5-season, 63-episode run, major characters experience crises which are in direct relation to their environment. According to creator Allan Ball, Six Feet Under refers not only to being buried as a dead body is buried, but to primal emotions and feelings running under the surface.

Six Feet Under: The Complete 1-5 Seasons DVD

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Six Feet Under DVDFor fans of this hit HBO series, relive your favorite episodes by owning this classy Six Feet Under DVD box set. It's really the whole, not just the parts, that makes the series so wonderful.

And for those who haven't yet been exposed to the show, this is the perfect opportunity to pick it all up in one place. This DVD set includes the complete five seasons of Six Feet Under, with behind-the-scenes footages and commentaries that will surely give you a kick in the head.

Celebrity Feature: Jennifer Aniston

Sunday, March 9, 2008 | Labels: , | 4 comments |

Jennifer Aniston in Friends tv showJennifer Aniston is an Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning American film and television actress, best known for her role as Rachel Green in the highest-rated, award-winning television sitcom Friends.

Jennifer's first television roles were in 1990, appearing in shows such as Molloy and Ferris Bueller. In 1994, her career went to full blast when she auditioned for a new NBC sitcom, Friends. The producers originally wanted her to play Monica Geller, but she persuaded them that she was better suited for the role of Rachel.

Friends became a massive success, lasting for 10 seasons (from 1994 to 2004). Jennifer, along with her co-stars, gained wide renowned among television viewers and her hairstyle at that time, known as the "Rachel cut", was widely copied. In addition, the cast of Friends each received a salary of one million dollars per episode for the last two seasons of the tv show. Apart from her television work, Jennifer also starred in several films, including Picture Perfect, The Object of My Affection, Rock Star, Bruce Almighty, Along Came Polly, Rumor Has It, and The Break-Up.


TV Show Feature: Batman

Sunday, March 2, 2008 | Labels: | 7 comments |

Batman tv showBatman is an American tv series aired from 1966 to 1968 based on the famous DC comic book character Batman. A vigilante in bat-themed costume, Batman fights criminals in the fictional Gotham City, assisted by his sidekick Robin and his butler Alfred Pennyworth. His secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy industrialist, playboy, and philanthropist.

The live-action show was extraordinarily popular. At the height of its popularity, it was the only prime time tv show to be broadcast twice a week as part of its regular schedule. Each storyline was often filmed in two-parts, beginning on the first episode and ending on the second.

Many sports, music, media, and Hollywood personalities looked forward to and enjoyed their appearances as villains on the Batman tv show. They were generally allowed to overact and enjoy themselves on a high-rated tv series, guaranteeing them considerable exposure, thus boosting their careers.

Batman and Robin - The Serial Collection DVD

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Batman and Robin - The Complete Serial Collection DVDWalk down the memory lane and get this rare Batman and Robin - The Serial Collection. This 2-disc DVD set contains 15 installments of the Caped Crusader's classic cliffhanging theatrical serial.

This 15-part 1949 movie serial is about a mysterious villain, Wizard, who intends to steal a device that can remotely control any vehicle known to man. With the imminent danger ahead, it's up to Batman and Robin to stop Wizard and his gang. And to make matters worse, Bruce Wayne (Batman's alter ego) must keep reporter Vicki Vale from discovering his secret identity and placing herself in danger. Luckily, sidekick Robin is there to assist Batman. Even Gotham’s police department, headed by Commissioner Gordon, is also on hand to lend whatever aid the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder need.

Over five decades have passed, but this classic Batman and Robin movie serial has retained a good amount of charm, especially to those die-hard fans of the Caped Crusader. So for those who love the dynamic duo, this DVD copy is for you.