Wednesday, April 17, 2019

'Wire In The Blood: The Complete Collection' DVD Review

Dr. Tony Hill (Robson Green) has a knack when it comes to criminal behavior. A psychologist by trade Hill is called by the police to help build profiles of serial killers in Northern England. Now you would think that this Doctor would be professional and all but when you meet him for the first time he can really put you off. He has the most unorthodox way about him. He alienates everyone he comes into contact with but when all is said and done he proves to be an asset to each investigation. He seems to understand the minds of serial killers, psychopaths and deviants of all kinds. The crimes are atrocious and sickening. His colleagues in locating and bringing to justice these deviants are DI Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris) and DI Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib). The three of them make a very formidable team and they always get their murderers.

Acorn brings this wonderful series to DVD on April 30th, 2019. You’ll receive 13 DVDs which has all 6 seasons and you’ll also get one bonus episode. The quality of the DVDs are excellent and the sights and sounds are exquisite. This series will make a wonderful addition to the personal library you may have at home. It will also make a great gift to that special person in your life.

As more and more serial killers are being reported this series brings to life some of the most horrible aspects of these people that you may even know one these sorts of people living around you. Robson Green is perfect for this series and does a wonderful job. The series also stars Emma Handy, Mark Letheren, Mark Penfold, Siobhan Finneran, Kenny Doughty, Pip Torrens, Ellie Haddington, Felix Scott and John Hopkins. So get this one as fast as you can and enjoy.

'Finding Joy' DVD Review

Joy (Amy Huberman) is unlucky when it comes to love. She recently broke up with her live-in boyfriend. Aidan (Lochlann O’Mearain) and Joy didn’t have an easy breakup it was very messy and Joy has been broken up about it. Joy simply just can’t seem to get on with her life. Joy then receives a promotion that completely takes her out of her comfort zone. The job has Joy traveling to some very unusual places. For instance, she attends wrestling matches, hot yoga classes and wellness retreats. These are all places that couples attend to find bliss and enjoyment.

Even with her new roommate played by Aisling Bea who is somewhat of a free spirit and the new job Joy is still lonely and missing her ex-boyfriend. It doesn’t help that she keeps running into him and his new gorgeous girlfriend played by Kate Hassan.

This Irish comedy is a wonderful series to watch. It has moments that most people can relate to in one way or another and it makes you laugh. Anybody who has been in love can relate to what Joy is going through. What makes this fun to watch is that you are rooting for Joy and all you want is that she can move on and find happiness in her life and enjoy the changes that have taken place with her new position.

Acorn is bringing this wonderful series to DVD on April 30th, 2019. You will get six 30 minute episodes and an excellent behind the scenes look at the show. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are perfect. This will make a wonderful addition to the personal library and you can enjoy this show over and over. Don’t waste any time and pick this one up for yourself or for that special someone and laugh. So take the time and see what Joy can do to fix her life and let Aidan go.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

'A Place To Call Home, Season 6-The Final Chapter' DVD Review


'A Place To Call Home' is a beautiful story about the Bligh family living in rural Australia during the 1950’s. This romantic drama deals with many social issues of the day like single motherhood, racism, homosexuality and the lasting effects of WWII. This final season has the wealthy landowner George Bligh (Brett Climo) marrying his nurse Sarah Nordmann (Marta Dusseldorp). This wedding is really a simple affair but what it causes is catastrophic to George’s Mother Elizabeth (Noni Hazlehurst). For years she ran the household and with the new addition of Sarah she feels pushed out of the away. James (David Berry), George’s son, returns home and starts a business in Sydney. George’s daughter Anna (Abby Earl), continues to live in beautiful Hawaii with her sister-in-law (Arianwen Parkes-lock wood). Anna is hiding a secret from the rest of the family.

As our story comes to a close the Bligh family begin to come together as a family once again the challenges become overwhelming. Tragedies, betrayals and new beginnings brings many challenges to their family relationships and could very easily change their lives.
This series has a wonderful cast that also includes Frank J. Holden, Craig Hall, Sara Wiseman and Dominic Allburn. The beauty of this series is the love that can be seen between the family and the simplicity of finding a place to call home.

Acorn brings this wonderful series to DVD on April 23rd, 2019. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are superb. This is definitely one for the personal library and you will continue to watch it over and over. It will be sad to see this beautiful series come to a close but with the DVD you will never be without it.