Emma's War DVD

Advantages: Interesting to see colour footage
Disadvantages: None, really

...This DVD is part of the History Channel World War II in Colour. It is the story (shown in colour) of how the people of the USA and Britain coped on the homefront, whilst the service personnel of both countries were away fighting against the Axis countries in what must have seemed like the four corners of the globe. The Atlantic, the Pacific, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the far East, Australasia, and so forth. The first chapter of the DVD is entitled "making do." Because the programme was created for the American audience, it begins not at the start of the homefront in Britain, but with the homefront in America, which was basically created only when Pearl Harbour was attacked by the Japanese. Suddenly, America new what it was like to face a relentless enemy who seemed implacable and incapable... Read review

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Advantages: All three Special Edition films are here, nice sound, crisp picture
Disadvantages: None

...At last! Where have you been?-- C-3PO to R2-D2, A New Hope Part One: A Fan's Dream Comes True at Last. On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, Lucasfilm Ltd. and 20th Century-Fox Home Entertainment released -- some might say unleashed -- the DVD edition of one of the most anticipated movie collections since the invention of this increasingly popular format: The Star Wars Trilogy And despite some opposition from fans who (a) wanted the DVD set to include both the 1977-83 versions and the 1997 Special Editions and (b) are unhappy with further alterations made to the "Classic" trilogy especially for the 2004 DVD editions, The Star Wars Trilogy four-disc set has been selling briskly. (It's No. 1 in DVD sales at Amazon.com.) I've been a Star Wars fan since 1977, so not only have I seen the existing five Episodes of George Lucas' space fantasy... Read review

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Advantages: Funny and good for on the go!
Disadvantages: Bonus feature isn't that good

...The Simpsons Bartwars is an exellent simpsons set it includes some of the best episodes of the simpsons series. Here is my detailed guide to the DVD. Mayored to the mob: Homer becomes the mayors bodygaurd after saving him from angry nerds. The mayor becomes worried after standing up to Fat Tony and his gang that he is in danger. Dog Of Death: Homer becomes obsesed when he finds out the lottery jackpot is up to $130,000,000. After loosing the simpsons find their dog is very ill and needs an operation. To Pay for the dogs operation the family all have to make some sacrifices. The secret war of lisa simpson: After smashing all of springfields windows bart is sent to military school and lisa ends up enrolling too. Will the other cadets drive her out watch to find out. Marge be not Proud: Bart is caught shoplifting... Read review

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