Paranormal State: The Complete Season One

Very professional and sincere
I have been very impressed with Paranormal State for many reasons. They do more than go into a situation and find evidence of spirits, a haunting, etc., they then try to solve the problem. They don't just say - "yeah, you've got a ghost, bye now." They help the family understand what is happening and why, they help the spirit move on (or not, if the family decides letting it remain is the right thing to do). It is all handled with sincerity and professionalism and great decorum. When they do "dead time" and ask questions (hoping to get answers on the EVP recorder), they don't bombard the entity with questions, they ask a question, then give it an opportunity to respond. They don't joke around when on site. They don't yak to each other. They focus totally on what they are doing. They are so polite and caring. Chip Coffey, the medium they bring in on some of the cases, is wonderful. He is very talented and I like him a lot. Although I do enjoy Ghost Hunters, too, the two...

Paranormal State definitely worth watching!
What makes this show different is the college people who are investigating all these unusual occurences. Ryan has had experiences with the paranormal and ghosts all his life and he's a great "leader" of this group. He takes this stuff very seriously and I like the fact that he calls Lorraine Warren and also the Catholic Church into the most disturbing and troublesome cases. Ghost Hunters or TAPS are great but they don't help to free the spirits from their earthly presence. They don't clear out a demonic spirit or hold exorcisms to help homeowners which is usually needed. Ryan and his team will do that. It is absolutely amazing how many spirits and entities roam our world afraid or unable to cross over into the next. And Demonic hauntings - extremely scary and dangerous. Keep up the good work Ryan!

Wow, this is bad
This show appealed to me as a 'Ghost Hunter' fan. Wow, was that a mistake. While the 'Ghost Hunters' enter a site wearing their skepticism and ready to debunk anything they can, THIS program has college kids who go into the site assuming it is haunted, possibly cursed with demons. They don't even attempt to look for other explanations, they just sit around deciding whether to call a priest to exorcise the place.

Seriously, this is not a good program, save your time and money...

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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (History Channel)

An Intriguing and Compelling Documentary about America's First Presidential Assassin
I just watched the premiere tonight and really enjoyed it. The two-hour documentary was based on the highly acclaimed Michael Kauffman book, American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies. I found it both educational and entertaining, narrating the events of President Lincoln's assassination and the thrilling 12-day manhunt for Booth and co-conspirator, David E. Herold. The overall presentation was excellent. The reenactments were well-done. There was great music and wonderful images. Indeed, it was a captivating and suspenseful account of this immortal character in American history. Highly recommended!

Excellent coverage of Booth's escape
This program, based on Michael Kauffman's award-winning book, American Brutus, gives an excellent overview of the events that took place after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Kauffman's thorough research for over 40 years is evident in his book, and it is an education to hear him telling the story on this video. I had the pleasure of going with him on one of his John Wilkes Booth escape route tours. His knowledge and attention to detail are unsurpassed. I enjoyed it very much and I recommend this video DVD to anyone who wants to know more about this terrible period in our country's history.

well done documentary with realistic re-enactments
i really enjoy this production. i have watched it several times. it hits all of the salient points of interest with regards to the events leading up to the lincoln assassination. it takes us on the escape route, capture (arrests and death of assassins) and covers the trial well enough to have a clear understanding of everything that occurred. it is, however, very forgiving of dr mudd, and pretends that he didnt know that he was aiding and abetting, as well as nursing john wilkes booth, which i find very hard to accept.

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Intervention Season 1: Then and Now

Exellent!
I teach addictions as part of my class on Mental Health Nursing. This product was well worth adding to my teaching materials. The bonus updates are great as well.

Do Not Buy This!!!
This DVD is only FOUR episodes from the first season. First I must say, I love the show... but I am so disappointed in this release. All the great drama, all the struggling and the good and bad of addiction are lost. This is a "money maker" release. I am sure that A&E will soon see the errors of their ways, and release the entire season.
There are Thirteen episodes in the first season. This release is a very sad attempt to show the episodes they (A&E) think are a successes... and a poor attempt to get your money. The episodes that are NOT on this DVD are the ones that truly help (us) "the addicts".
This review and my only true hope is that this excellent channel will soon get it right and release all the episodes, in a season, as was aired. There is so much more to this show than these... measly FOUR... episodes allow you to see. The true struggles, failures and success, are only briefly glimpsed in this release.
The show is great! So... I will wait!!! for...

Intervention- then and now
The DVD has excellent content for any Intervention fan... however, be forwarned... it only has 4 episodes.

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NASCAR: Full Throttle Adrenaline- Volume One and Two

Disappointing rebrand of another DVD
I received this two disc set as a Christmas gift and just got a chance to watch it. Unfortunately disc one seemed overly familiar to me. This is because it is also sold as "Ultimate Nascar DVD Collection - Nascar Thrills". Disc two may be a "repeat too, but I'm not familiar with it. I wish companies would stop reissuing product under different names. It is dishonest and disaapointing.

Birthday Gift
Grandchild present as he is an over the top sport fan. Another great gift for grandson. He has been a NASCAR fan from a very very young child.

Nascar -Full Throttle
I enjoyed every minute of this two DVD set. This is definitely an awesome gift for all you Nascar Fans

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