Homicide: Life on The Street - The Complete Series (repackaged) (9/29/09)
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I did the same thing, except I sold the extra on Amazon. Still haven't gotten around to watching this yet. I also have the Wire series set sitting on my shelf, unwatched. I probably should start watching them soon.
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I bought this set for my wife this past Christmas, so I decided to go back to my e-mails and check to see how much I paid. I really wish I hadn't.
Ugh.
Amazon Marketplace Receipt
Date: 13-December-2008
Order #: XXXXXXXXXXXX
1 of Homicide Life on the Street - Complete Series Megaset (35pc)
[DVD] (2006... $260.00
Buyer: [email protected]
Seller: [email protected]
Shipping & Handling: $2.98
Your Total: $262.98
Date: 13-December-2008
Order #: XXXXXXXXXXXX
1 of Homicide Life on the Street - Complete Series Megaset (35pc)
[DVD] (2006... $260.00
Buyer: [email protected]
Seller: [email protected]
Shipping & Handling: $2.98
Your Total: $262.98
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Oh well. It's only money.
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Re: Homicide: Life on The Street - The Complete Series (repackaged) (9/29/09)
I've seen this listed elsewhere with a street date of 10/20/09 and 35 discs so we'll see...
Also Dr. Quinn Complete price drop here at 10/20:
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Quinn-Medic...448577&sr=1-14
Also Dr. Quinn Complete price drop here at 10/20:
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Quinn-Medic...448577&sr=1-14
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And to tag onto the other debate: IMO, The Wire is the best show ever. But it never would've happened if it wasn't for Homicide paving the way (and The Sopranos for upping the ante on cable).
But Homicide is a wonderful show, and I can't imagine liking one, but not the other.
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http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hom...e-Series/12298
Looks like the file cabinet design will only be on the artwork for this version but all the material is there.
Looks like the file cabinet design will only be on the artwork for this version but all the material is there.
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http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hom...e-Series/12298
Looks like the file cabinet design will only be on the artwork for this version but all the material is there.
Looks like the file cabinet design will only be on the artwork for this version but all the material is there.
Everyone should own this series. It is the best cop show ever, bar none.
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Re: Homicide: Life on The Street - The Complete Series (repackaged) (9/29/09)
I'm so excited to see that this set is coming back into print. The neurotic side of me wants to wait to own the movie before embarking on watching the entire series, but I'm sure it's just a fun little coda anyway. I absolutely loved Fontana's Oz and Simon's The Wire (and wished I had watched this one first), so I'm thrilled to own and finally watch this one.
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I'm so excited to see that this set is coming back into print. The neurotic side of me wants to wait to own the movie before embarking on watching the entire series, but I'm sure it's just a fun little coda anyway. I absolutely loved Fontana's Oz and Simon's The Wire (and wished I had watched this one first), so I'm thrilled to own and finally watch this one.
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Wait, there's a movie that comes before the series or something? I've never seen this series but after falling in love with The Wire, I'm very interested in it. Someone please enlighten me.
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There is a made-for-TV movie that was made after the series was canceled and it should only be viewed after you've watched every episode. It was available on the original complete set so hopefully it will be on this one.
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co-da, n. 3. a concluding section or part, esp. one of a conventional form and serving as a summation of preceding themes, motifs, etc., as in a work of literature or drama. (I omitted the other definitions.)
Also, it might interest you to know that prior to creating the series, David Simon spent a year with the Baltimore police doing research. He published a book containing his observations, Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets. The series wasn't a literal adaptation (you won't find anyone with the same name, for starters), but if you really want to get to where this series and The Wire originated for Simon, this is where you should go. I think it's out of print at the moment, but it shouldn't be too hard to find at a used bookstore or online.
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http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hom...e-Series/12559
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Re: Homicide: Life on The Street - The Complete Series (repackaged) (9/29/09)
I blind-bought this show a while ago. I have tried to start-up twice; the lack of closed captioning or subtitles is making this impossible. I'm thinking about selling my set and forgetting about ever trying to watch this show. I am having trouble understanding more than 50% of the dialogue.
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I blind-bought this show a while ago. I have tried to start-up twice; the lack of closed captioning or subtitles is making this impossible. I'm thinking about selling my set and forgetting about ever trying to watch this show. I am having trouble understanding more than 50% of the dialogue.
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I blind-bought this show a while ago. I have tried to start-up twice; the lack of closed captioning or subtitles is making this impossible. I'm thinking about selling my set and forgetting about ever trying to watch this show. I am having trouble understanding more than 50% of the dialogue.
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It won't. The cost to close caption and re-author 120+ episodes is astronomical and the re-release will never sell enough copies to come close to recouping that HUGE expense.
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Re: Homicide: Life on The Street - The Complete Series (repackaged) (9/29/09)
Does this one come with the Law & Order crossovers? It looks like it is the seasons and the movies.
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I blind-bought this show a while ago. I have tried to start-up twice; the lack of closed captioning or subtitles is making this impossible. I'm thinking about selling my set and forgetting about ever trying to watch this show. I am having trouble understanding more than 50% of the dialogue.
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Yes. I have a hearing loss of about 40% in my left ear. This is only a problem with DVDs and Blu-rays. I understand close to 100% of the dialogue on television and in theaters. With DVDs and Blus--unless I'm watching with someone else--I use the subtitles as a crutch. With a typical DVD/BD, I probably understand 75% of the dialogue without aid. I'm understanding less than 50% with Homicide.
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Yes. I have a hearing loss of about 40% in my left ear. This is only a problem with DVDs and Blu-rays. I understand close to 100% of the dialogue on television and in theaters. With DVDs and Blus--unless I'm watching with someone else--I use the subtitles as a crutch. With a typical DVD/BD, I probably understand 75% of the dialogue without aid. I'm understanding less than 50% with Homicide.