Movie Review - Succession: The Complete Series

About the Series

For the first time ever, all episodes from HBO’s award-winning original series are brought together in one set with the release of Succession: The Complete Series. Get ready to binge on all 39 episodes from the series’ four critically acclaimed seasons, along with all the previously released special features. The brilliant high-stakes drama following the Roy Family and their quest for power will be available to own on DVD on September 12, 2023. 

For fans looking to complete their DVD library, Succession: The Complete Fourth & Final Season will also be available to purchase on DVD on September 12. Season 4 episodes are averaging 9.4 million viewers across platforms. 

Succession: The Fourth and Final Season and Succession: The Complete Series are available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. 

Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, and Fisher Stevens. 

The series was created by Jesse Armstrong; executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy, and Will Ferrell. Jesse Armstrong serves as showrunner. 

The first three seasons of Succession have garnered 48 Emmy® nominations and 13 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, for the second and third seasons. Season three, which premiered October 2021, earned the SAG Award for drama ensemble, and swept at WGA, DGA, and PGA. 

Both titles will be releasing on DVD September 12, 2023. Succession: The Fourth and Final Season will be available to purchase at online retailers and Succession: The Complete Series will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now. 

SYNOPSIS: 

Power, politics, money...it’s all in the family in this provocative, satirical series about a highly dysfunctional dynasty. When the aging patriarch of one of the world’s largest media conglomerates considers retirement, his family members position themselves for a takeover. But tensions rise as corporate battles threaten to turn into a family civil war in this sharp, scathing, binge-worthy series.

 
My Take on the Series
WOW, this is a series that I could not stop watching. I know above it says it is binge-worthy, but that is an understatement. I loved being able to have the complete series in one box set. I do not have HBO at home, so I did not get to watch this before, but this allowed me to watch and binge completely. 

If you have never watched this series but love stories that bring in family drama, corporate battles, an empire to be run with the retirement of a patriarch, and more, get ready, as this is a series that will keep you coming back for more with every episode. 

Filled with a powerhouse cast, you will be drawn into the drama from the first to the last moment in the series. The writing in the series is raw, and the characters are well-defined. In the end, this series is about power, politics, money, and of course family (dysfunctional as it is). 

You do not want to miss this series!

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Book Review - If I Forget and Other Plays

About the Book

“Steven Levenson’s passionate and provoking If I Forget is a family play… Irritable and animated, the Fischers come vibrantly alive in this young playwright’s funny, bruising, searching voice.” —Alexis Soloski, New York Times

In If I Forget and Other Plays, it is the final months before 9/11, and liberal Jewish studies professor Michael Fischer has reunited with his two sisters to celebrate their father’s 75th birthday. Each deeply invested in their own version of family history, the siblings clash over everything from Michael’s controversial scholarly work to the mounting pressures of caring for an ailing parent. As destructive secrets and long-held resentments bubble to the surface, the three negotiate—with biting humor and razor-sharp insight—how much of the past they’re willing to sacrifice for a chance at a new beginning. If I Forget tells a powerful tale of a family and a culture at odds with itself.


My Take on the Book
In this play you truly find a group of neurotic individuals who, while they complain and gripe a lot, you still find that they truly love each other. The play has a lot of heart and you will find moments that are funny, while others that make you really dig deep in your understanding of family and family values while unpacking family secrets that are unveiled moment-by-moment.


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Book Review - Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas

About the Book

In Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas, the Grinch is BACK and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he's changed. This heartwarming sequel is written and illustrated in the style of Dr. Seuss's beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

 
The Grinch had been patiently waiting all year,
To celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer,
And to show every Who he was DIFFERENT now.
“I’ve changed!” thought the Grinch,
“And I’ll prove it! But HOW?”

A year has passed since the Grinch stole Christmas from Who-ville. Now eager to prove to the Whos that his heart has grown to LOVE the holiday, the Grinch devises a plan to win Who-ville's Christmas Crown by making the largest, most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen!

But when things don't go as planned, the Grinch's heart turns ice cold, and he threatens to leave Who-ville for good...until one small, special Who reminds him that Christmas is NOT about winning.

Grow your heart three sizes MORE with this sequel to the timeless picture book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Featuring a foil-enhanced jacket and full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original, this new story makes a splendid gift and a must-have addition to the libraries of Grinch fans of all ages!


My Take on the Book

As someone who grew up on Dr. Seuss, I would not have thought that the original Grinch had another story to tell or even more to learn, but this book proved me wrong! The book, while not written by Dr. Seuss, follows the same Dr. Seuss style, and you definitely are drawn into the story from beginning to end. The illustrations are perfect and bring in the same feel as the original.  This book really does bring back the Grinch in his glory and you will love seeing what lesson he learns next!

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Book Review - Rook

About the Book

In Rook you get a standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and—of course—a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem.

Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the Sight--and all the chaos that comes with seeing the essential truth of everything, every human, fairy, werewolf, enchanted slip of paper, and municipal building, at all times--is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she should be able to solve crimes and help New Fiddleham, New England find calm in its supernatural chaos.

The only problem? She has no idea what she’s doing.

And New Fiddleham isn't waiting for Abigail to be ready. Local witches and other magical beings are going missing, as tensions between human and supernatural residents curdle into a hatred that could tear the city apart. Abigail's fiance, Charlie, works alongside her to unravel the magical disappearances, but as a shapeshifter, he's under threat as well. Then Abigail's parents appear, ready to take her back to England and marry her off to someone she's never met. Abigail has no choice but to follow her Sight, her instincts, and any clues she can find to track a culprit who is trying destroy everything she holds dear.


My Take on the Book

I can say that I have not read the other books in this series, so I had to do a bit of catch-up, but after reading this I can say that I am going back to read the others. The author of this book has done a tremendous job at creating characters you can relate to because of the struggles that they have and how real the struggles are. In this book you find the main character dealing with many of the traditional realities of the day and her parents (mainly her mother) pushing her to conform to a certain mold. Beyond this, you get a mixture of mystery, magic, crime, and more that Abigail needs to solve. The book moves quickly and keeps you on the edge of your seat.  As mentioned, I had not read the books before, but by reading this book I was able to put the pieces together quickly and this book really stood on its' own. That being said, as mentioned, I do plan to go back to enjoy the other stories too! 

Overall, this was a great book that I highly recommend.

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DVD Review - Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1-6

About the DVD

OOH WEE! Go on an intergalactic adventure across the multi-verse with the epic release of the Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1-6 boxed set on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 12, 2023. Get Schwifty while you binge on one of cable’s #1 watched comedies that follows the sci-fi misadventures of genius scientist Rick and his family. Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1-6 includes all 61 episodes from six seasons of the award-winning series, copious special features, audio commentary, deleted scenes, “Inside the Episode” segments, numerous featurettes, animatic sketches, and more. For a limited time, fans who purchase the set will also receive an exclusive Rick and Morty poster.

ABOUT RICK AND MORTY:

Rick and Morty is the critically acclaimed, Emmy-award-winning half-hour animated comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick Sanchez is living with his daughter Beth’s family and constantly bringing her, his son-in-law Jerry, granddaughter Summer, and grandson Morty into intergalactic escapades.

Debuting in 112 countries in 38 languages, Rick and Morty has captured substantial international viewership. The series has ranked as one of the top series for Max, both domestically and globally. Lifetime to date, Rick and Morty has been viewed over 10 billion times globally, across linear, digital, and streaming.

 

Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1-6 will be available on Blu-Ray Discs and DVD to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now.

 

Pricing and series information:

Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1-6

Includes 61 episodes from all six seasons, plus all the bonus materials that have been lovingly created over the years, and carefully curated for you now.

My Take on the Series

I’ve gotten a peek at the Blu-Ray release of the complete fifth season of Rick and Morty and it is definitely worth checking out.

This series bluray has a ton of amazing special features. Picking up this set will give you access to 61 episodes and if you are a big Rick and Morty fan, this is a set you will not want to miss! 

I also loved the bonus features on this set and the fact that you DO get all of Season 6 and not just a portion of the season!

This is truly a set for all true fans!!

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