'Humans 2.0' DVD Review

As computers and synthetic humans begin to merge into one being there will come a time when synthetics and humans will become one. In 'Humans 2.0' man begins to take notice of the evolved synthetic population. The Hawkins family had such a busy life that the need to acquire a synthetic human seemed the way to go to lesson the burden of living. Their synthetic named Mia (Gemma Chan) had left the household and the family had been trying to have some normalcy. Laura and Joe Hawkins (Katherine Parkinson and Tom Goodman-Hill ) have been attending marriage counseling to help with their concerns about their lives. The Hawkins have been worried about their daughters seriously strange behavior.

It’s not until a synth named Niska (Emily Berrington) comes to their home unannounced that the Hawkins really begin to take notice of what synths are becoming. As technology continues to grow synths have begun to obtain a form of consciousness. Man begins to fear the rise of the synths and a mysterious organization begins to track the synths and destroy them. Leo (Colin Morgan) and Max (Ivanno Jeremiah) are not sure about what to do with synths that have begun to have consciousness. Other humans like scientists involved in the artificial intelligence field keep coming up with new products that will influence the emergence of consciousness among the synths.

Acorn brings this first rate look at our possible future to DVD on October 31th, 2017. The quality of the DVD is unbelievable and the sights and sounds are the best. This futuristic thriller opens up a world so turned upside down that the possibility of it actually occurring is scary. This is definitely one of those DVDs that has to be in your personal library. So don’t waste any time and pick one up this Halloween and take a peek at our possible future.

'Red Christmas' Blu-Ray Review

It's Christmas time again or at least it’s coming soon, and thoughts of stocking stuffers are on some of our minds. This DVD is definitely one for the stockings this coming Christmas. Diane (Dee Wallace) is the matriarch over one truly dysfunctional family. When the time comes for the clan to gather for the holiday one would think that they would be happy to see each other. The gathering would be full of what has gone on for the past year. The ups and downs should be topics of conversation. Instead this family gathers to squabble and argue among each other. They come together in the outback of Australia on one of the family estates. Their pettiness and the dramas that ensue begin to ruin this Christmas Eve.

The fun, if you wish to call it that, is disturbed by a knock on the door. A stranger stands there at the door seeking help, at first. It’s not until he is invited in that the true meaning of his holiday message is revealed. This deformed stranger wants to bring terror to close knit family. As limbs are severed and vengeance is taken Diane steps into the role of trying to save the family. It’s funny, secrets are revealed and discussions are held on numerous topics such as religion, feminism, abortion just to name a few. But, when the time comes Diane does her best to save the family but you must watch to find out the ending.

Artsploitation brings this horror to us on Blu-ray on October 17th, 2017. The quality of the Blu-ray is excellent and the sights and sounds are exquisite. This will definitely be one nice addition to your personal library but it will also be a great stocking stuffer for the horror aficionado of your family or friends. Enjoy.

'Midsomer Murders, Series 19 Part 2' DVD Review

Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) is back at it solving those sinister murders of this quaint little village. Barnaby and his newest sidekick DS Jaime Winter (Nick Hendrix) look into the eccentric citizenry of the village.

'Death by Persuasion' is our first mystery that we have to look at. Our story begins with the stabbing of a woman with a quill. The woman is involved with a Georgian reenactment of an event celebrating Jane Austen. The twist and turns are of the usual high quality of suspense that we are accustomed to with a 'Midsomer Murder' mystery. Our second choice of mysteries is 'The Curse of The Ninth'. The winner of a music competition, a rather prestigious one at that, is found strangled just moments before a show. What makes this such a questionable investigation is that the victim was strangled with a violin string.

The village of Midsomer is such a beautiful place and it is so quaint to boot, but they really do have some mysterious caring ons. Barnaby has been a member of the community for some time and for the most part always seems to get his criminal. These two cases though take on a new air of mystery with the arrival of the new partner. Winter is a competent Detective but one must take into consideration that what if the two men simply don’t get along. On the surface the appearance of congeniality allows for the viewer to believe all is right in the world.

Guest stars are as follows Claire Skinner, George Glen, James Fleet and Simon Callow. Acorn brings this entertaining DVD to us on October 24th, 2017. The DVD quality is superb and the sights and sounds are excellent. This will make a wonderful addition to that personal library. Along with the feature length stories you are going to get a behind the scenes feature that will simply entertain you. Changes have been made but the show is still as entertaining as always. So sit back and enjoy mystery at its best with 'Midsomer Murders'. Enjoy.

'Marcella, Season 1' DVD Review

Detective Sergeant Marcella Backland (Anna Friel) took a break from the force to raise her children. She thought that what she was doing was a good thing but her husband couldn’t deal with it and left the marriage. On the job she’s an ace detective. Her home life is questionable at best. Backland eventually goes back to the metropolitan police only to jump head first into an old cold case.

The Grove Park Killer, a serial killer that hadn’t been caught and has now resurfaced and is killing again. Backland is getting into the case more and more and because of the break up of her marriage and the job of raising her children herself, it has turned her into a broken person. Her fragile state begins to show in ways like blackouts and some serious rage that everyone is noticing. The straw that seems to break the camels back is when a close friend to her ex-husband (Nicholas Pinnock) is murdered. Backland feels that in this latest murder she might have been involved. Backland is being stretched way to thin and it shows.

The beauty of this show is the cast because along with Anna Friel you have Laura Carmichael, Jamie Bamber, Maeve Dermody, Nina Sosanya, Ray Panthaki, Sinead Cusack and Harry Lloyd. Marcella is an intriguing look into the Metropolitan Police Force. Men and women each day put their lives on the line to protect us from many different aspects of society gone wrong. What we usually don’t take into consideration are the people themselves. That they might be married with children, or have broken marriages, or of personal struggles that we can only guess at.

Acorn brings this wonderful show to DVD on October 17th, 2017. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are exquisite. This is an excellent choice to put into that personal library for that rainy day. You will be watching season one over and over. This is one show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy.

'Murdoch Mysteries: Once Upon A Murdoch Christmas' DVD Review

Toronto Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) is a methodical person when it comes to crime solving. He uses every new technique that he comes across to solve Toronto's most gruesome murders. He also has that dashing Edwardian way that helps him enormously when it comes to a case.

Christmas time has come once again for this beautiful Canadian city and once again crime is not far behind. Just a few days before Christmas a train robbery occurs and Murdoch is called in to investigate. There were witnesses to the crime that claim the robber had superhuman strengths and abilities. Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris) a writer outside of work begins to think that the robber is similar to a character from his latest book. A person he calls Jumping Jack. Now, at first everyone believes that it is just a coincidence of the similarities but then robberies occur at Eaton's Luxury Department all over the city of Toronto. This makes everyone believe that the character Jumping Jack has come to life or it could simply be a could be a copycat.

This being the holiday season life goes on in other areas,take Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig) ordering the formation of a police choir. Yes,life does go on and even Dr. Julia Ogden has gotten into the season by trying to help two small orphans. What makes this even more special is that the children believe Dr. Ogden is a fairy tale heroine and that she must be make believe.

Acorn brings this wonderful show to us on DVD October 10th,2010. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are perfect. As we approach the holidays, this DVD will fit in very nicely with the season of Christmas. It will make a perfect addition to that personal library. So join Detective Murdoch and the rest of Station House No. 4 for a truly delightful crime drama during the Holidays. It will enhance your Holiday spirit. Enjoy.