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DVD COLLECTIONS “Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection” ($299.99): When it comes to action movies, Bond films leave you shaken and stirred. This set includes all 22 James Bond films from “Dr. No” to “Quantum of Solace.” There’s even a slot for the latest Bond thriller, “Skyfall,” when it is released on DVD next year. Nine of the films — including “Goldeneye,” “A View to a Kill” and “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” — have never been released on Blu-ray. “Doctor Who: Limited Edition Gift Set” ($249.95): You don’t have to own a Tardis to travel through time to buy the complete seasons of the latest incarnations of the long-running science-fiction series. Included are six seasons featuring Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith as the Doctor. Along with 70 hours of programming, there are three specials, three original art cards, a 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver and the comic, “Doctor Who at Comic Con.” “Carol Burnett” ($295.95): The box set of 50 episodes of the long-running variety show has several of Burnett’s favorite skits, including “Went With the Win!,” a parody of “Gone With the Wind.” There are 20 hours of bonus material. “Lawrence of Arabia” ($95.99): This special edition of the David Lean film marks the 50th anniversary. Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif star in the film that won seven Academy Awards, including a Best Director Oscar for Lean and Best Picture. The director’s cut has been restored from the original negative. “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” ($99.97): Fans of the brilliant and brutal HBO series can pick up the entire freshman season in this set that includes a Blu-ray, DVD and digital copy. There’s also a bonus disc that looks at the first episode of season two. It comes in a collector’s box that features the sigils of the four main houses and a dragon egg paperweight. “Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection” ($119.99): The set includes the Quentin Tarantino-directed movies “Inglorious Basterds,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Kill Bill: Vol. 1,” “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Jackie Brown,” “True Romance” and “Death Proof,” plus the feature “Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking.” “All in the Family: The Complete Series” ($199.99): This series may seem tame by today’s standards, but when it was broadcast in the early 1970s it was the first show to push the boundaries of language and topics on TV. Creator Nor-
YOUR ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
Upcoming movie releases Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: THIS WEEK Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry - IFC/ MPI Beasts of the Southern Wild - Fox Butter - Anchor Bay Hope Springs - Sony The Odd Life of Timothy Green - Disney
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DEC. 11 The Bourne Legacy - Universal Ice Age: Continental Drift - Fox Ted - Universal DEC. 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days - Fox Pitch Perfect - Universal 10 Years - Anchor Bay Trouble With the Curve - Warner DEC. 21 Arbitrage - Lionsgate Premium Rush - Sony Resident Evil: Retribution - Sony DEC. 24 The Words - Sony DEC. 31 Looper - Sony JAN. 1 The Trouble With Bliss - Anchor Bay JAN. 8 Dredd - Lionsgate House at the End of Street - Fox The Inbetweeners Movie - Lionsgate
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man Lear’s groundbreaking work opened the door for many of the gritty and realistic dramas and comedies on the air today. Included are the original and second “All in the Family” pilots. Also: w “The Fugitive: Most Wanted Edition The Complete Series” ($226.99): w “The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection of Unhinged Comedy” ($89.93) w “Friends: The Complete Series” ($279.98) w “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection” ($99.98) w “Desperate Housewives: Complete Collection” ($149.87) w “Entourage: The Complete Series” ($249.99) w “Watchmen” ($74.98) w “JAG: The Complete Series” ($199) w “Mission Impossible: The Complete Television Series” ($359.99)
Recreation....................................... 3 Public Enemy’s Chuck D................ 4 Music CD Reviews.......................... 6 Video Game Reviews...................... 7 Travel............................................8-9 On Stage, Tuning Up................10-11 Hot Tickets.................................... 13 Get Involved.................................. 14 Movie Review: “The Hobbit”....... 16 At the Lincoln Theatre.................. 17 Movie Listings............................... 17 Movie Mini-Reviews..................... 17 Out & About.................................. 18
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