Recently, I wrote about Emergency!. I had gotten the first three seasons on DVD. I went to Sam's tonight to get Season 4 to complete the collection of what's been released so far. Sadly, it was not to be found. I'm not sure what will happen now. My life, nay, my collection, is incomplete!
Okay, Deep Discount DVD recently had The Flash TV series from the late 80's on sale, so I ordered it. I received it Tuesday, and I look forward to watching it. I know it's not the greatest, but it's The Flash. I must love it.
Very exciting news, Freakazoid! is finally coming out on DVD. The news was released on the web site, TV Shows on DVD on April 1, so I was a little leery. They have a link to a trailer on the WB website showing Tiny Toon Adventures and Freakazoid! both being released on July 29. I would feel less inclined to believe this a hoax were it available at Amazon.com for pre-order.
Then there are upcoming releases for Teen Titans Go! and The Batman, both Season 5 (and also the end of each series, I believe, though I think The Batman might be revamping into a new Justice League cartoon, which I'm pretty sure won't suck).
Also exciting DVD news to this super-hero geek, Birds of Prey looks like it might actually be getting a shiny spinny release as well. This was a short-lived series from 2002 on The WB about three crime-fighting heroines, loosely based upon a comic of the same name (which itself is pretty kick-you-know-where). Sadly, The WB canceled the show after about six episodes aired (okay, imdb.com says all thirteen episodes aired, but I only saw about six, and I was looking for it all the time and couldn't find it!). I think right when the writers and actors were getting into the groove, the axe came down. Another victim in the only-instant-success-matters-because-the-audience-is-too-stupid-build-up-a-show mentality of network TV. :::sigh:::
I also recently ordered and received Newhart Season 1 and Barney Miller Season 2. I have yet to get Equalizer, even though I've been stoked about it from the first word I heard. It must be expense that has kept me from ordering it (nigh on to $35!). I think I'll wait a few more weeks and order it from Deep Discount's semi-annual 20%-off sale.
Showing posts with label Equalizer. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 03, 2008
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The Equalizer
Finally, the TV show The Equalizer is coming to DVD! I am so excited about this (no, really!)! Okay, enough with the exclamation marks (but I'm really excited about this). JamesEdward Woodward plays the titular character, a man seeking to make restitution for lives taken and evils done by helping others who are having trouble. Slum lords, bullies, loan sharks, etc., should all beware The Equalizer.
As much as I idolize Superman (bear with me), I recognize that he is a fictional character . I will never be able to fly except in a plane or by jumping off a tall building, cliff, or other large object. In the immortal words of The Tick, "Gravity is a harsh mistress." I'll never have x-ray vision no matter what the ads in comic books claim. No, the most I can do is kind of look like him (or one depiction of him, anyway) if I lose ## pounds and start working out fairly hard.
The Equalizer is also a fictional character, a much more realistic one, however. I would love to have his connections, money, and force of will in order to do the types of things he did in the show. The average person needs a champion, someone who will stand up for them, someone who will defend them and protect them. This is something I feel like I could manage. And I've actually prayed about this. God's response to me is that I do have that power available to me: it's called "prayer".
And really, who better to know what's needed in any particular case? The best I can do is seek vengeance and be punitive and retributive. But God can speak to the hearts of all involved, touching them where they need it the most, bringing true healing and freedom. Eventually, even Pharaoh let the Hebrew people go. Sure, he regretted his decision, changed his mind, and paid for it with his life, but that was his choice.
Really, how exciting is that? We have the power of God available to us to accomplish things and help improve people's lives. Not that we make things happen according to our whims, but opening our hearts to the truth of God's desires can change us from the inside out and maybe lead us to become part of the solution rather than running away in hopes the problem(s) will just disappear.
As much as I idolize Superman (bear with me), I recognize that he is a
The Equalizer is also a fictional character, a much more realistic one, however. I would love to have his connections, money, and force of will in order to do the types of things he did in the show. The average person needs a champion, someone who will stand up for them, someone who will defend them and protect them. This is something I feel like I could manage. And I've actually prayed about this. God's response to me is that I do have that power available to me: it's called "prayer".
And really, who better to know what's needed in any particular case? The best I can do is seek vengeance and be punitive and retributive. But God can speak to the hearts of all involved, touching them where they need it the most, bringing true healing and freedom. Eventually, even Pharaoh let the Hebrew people go. Sure, he regretted his decision, changed his mind, and paid for it with his life, but that was his choice.
Really, how exciting is that? We have the power of God available to us to accomplish things and help improve people's lives. Not that we make things happen according to our whims, but opening our hearts to the truth of God's desires can change us from the inside out and maybe lead us to become part of the solution rather than running away in hopes the problem(s) will just disappear.
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