Friends - The Complete Fifth Season

Friends - The Complete Fifth Season

Amazon.com essential video

Divorce number 2 is immediately on the cards as the fifth season opens with "The One After Ross Says Rachel." As of this point, Rosss character undergoes some extreme personality changes (which apparently lost David Schwimmer many female fans). His incessant whining drives all the Friends to distraction, especially in "The One Where Ross Moves In" with Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc). Later things get uncomfortable both at work and at home when he goes through a period of rage ("The One with Rosss Sandwich"). While all this downplays his failed relationship with Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), the real idea is to allow focus on the secret pairing of Chandler and Monica (Courteney Cox) after a night of passion in London. This made for a return to the shows appealingly silly atmosphere as poor Joey is caught in the middle of everyones secrets. Building to "The One Where Everybody Finds Out," the silliness pauses for some genuinely touching interplay between Perry and Cox. The previous years semi-serious thread about Phoebes (Lisa Kudrow) birth gets forgotten fast: to distract the viewer shes introduced to Gary (Michael Rapaport) in "The One with the Cop." This leads to some hilarious parodying with Phoebe interrogated about apartment hunting, and the guys excited and then scared in "The One with the Ride-Along." Shes more than over him by the time of the two-part finale, "The One in Vegas," though, especially since she missed out on London. Just in case fans thought Chandler and Monica had permanently stolen the spotlight, a cliffhanger shocks expectation again with Ross and Rachel bursting out of a chapel.... --Paul Tonks

Description

Starting in London, finishing in Las Vegas and bookended with weddings in both places, bet on the fifth season of the smash-hit television comedy series, FRIENDS.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Producers commentary on three episodes
DVD ROM Features
Deleted Scenes:Episodes with never-before-seen bonus footage!
Documentary:The One that Goes Behind the Scenes full length documentary
Easter Eggs
Featurette:Cross the pond and join your Friends: On Location in London
Interactive Menus
Other:Guther Spills the Beans promo for next season
Scene Access

Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :Warner Brothers
Label :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Manufacturer :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
MPN :WARD24249D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Publisher :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
UPC :085392424924
EAN :9780790776156
Price :$29.98USD
Lowest Price :$19.79USD

Friends - The Complete Third Season

Friends - The Complete Third Season

Description

Friends . . . theyre the people who give advice on your casualty-strewn love life . . . theyre the people who see who you really are . . . but most importantly, theyre the people with whom you can share the laughs and frustrations of being young and single and trying to find your place in life.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Selectable audio commentary by Executive Producers Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane
DVD ROM Features:Take in an open house at Joey and Chandlers bachelor pad with our interactive map leaf through the Friends of Friends guestbook learn Whats Up with Your Friends match wits on the Ross and Rachel: On a Break trivia quiz
Interactive Menus

Amazon.com

Friends peerless writing staff really spreads the wealth in this pivotal third season. Each of this seamless ensembles cast members was given a story arc that deepened and enriched their characters. Most devastatingly, Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachels (freshly minted Emmy-winner Jennifer Aniston) romance is torn asunder by Rosss jealousy (not to mention his one-night stand while the couple are, now famously, "on a break"). Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) is reunited with her half brother (Giovanni Ribisi) and meets a family friend (Terri Garr inspired casting) who drops a Darth Vader-esque bombshell about Phoebes parentage. Monica (Courtney Cox) begins the season reeling from her breakup with Richard (Tom Selleck, who reappears in "The One Where Monica and Richard Are Friends"), but rebounds with Pete (Jon Favreau from Swingers), a millionaire ("Hes the perfect guy," she states. "He has everything. Plus he actually has everything"). Chandler is driven to increasingly hysterical attempts to "go through the tunnel" and commit to his relationship with Janice (Maggie Wheeler). And womanizer Joey (Matt LeBlanc) reveals his soulful side when he falls for an initially contemptuous theatrical costar. Also lending memorable support are Alison LaPlaca, as Rachels self-absorbed new boss, and an Emmy-worthy Ben Stiller ("The One with the Screamer") as Rachels new boyfriend whose volcanic temper only erupts in front of Ross.

Friends continues its hit-and-miss history with A-list cameos. Robin Williams and Billy Crystal ("The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion") are about as funny as the woeful film they were hyping, Fathers Day. More memorable is Isabella Rossellini ("The One with Frank Jr."), whom the hapless Ross meets just after crossing her off his "freebie list" of celebrities Rachel would allow him to sleep with. Other classic episodes include the season-opener, "The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy" and "The One with the Flashback," which offers some provocative near-couplings between Monica and Joey, Ross and Phoebe, and Chandler and Rachel. Add a chick and a duck ("The One with a Chick, and a Duck"), and you have a benchmark season in this irreplaceable series. But still: Youd think a million dollars an episode would buy some DVD cast commentary! --Donald Liebenson
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :Warner Brothers
Label :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Manufacturer :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
MPN :WARD22739D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Publisher :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
UPC :085392273928
EAN :9780790768984
Price :$29.98USD
Lowest Price :$16.85USD

Friends - The Complete Second Season

Friends - The Complete Second Season

Amazon.com

Stunt casting stumbles (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlie Sheen) aside, it was a very good year for this beloved series, ranked by TV Guide as among the top 25 of all time. With the bar set so high from the first season, a sophomore slump could be expected, but, apart from a game Julia Roberts, only the hour-long episode raised the question whether success would spoil Friends. (This episode, "The One After the Super Bowl," convinced some misguided NBC executive that guest star Brooke Shields could carry her own series!) Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (an Emmy-worthy Jennifer Aniston) were the engine that drove the season and produced some of the series most monumental episodes, including "The One with Ross New Girlfriend," "The One Where Ross Finds Out" (with R & Rs first kiss), "The One with the List," "The One with the Prom Video," and "The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know." But this was not the only significant story arc.

Enter--and, in the bittersweet season finale, exit--Tom Selleck as Dr. Richard Burke, the family friend ("Hes like a brother to... Dad," notes a disapproving Ross) who becomes Monicas (Courtney Cox) lover. Joey (Matt LeBlanc) finds success (albeit short-lived) as Dr. Drake Ramoray on "Days of Our Lives" and moves out ("Were not Bert and Ernie," he tells roommate Chandler). Future Emmy winner Lisa Kudrows best season is to come, but, as Phoebe, she makes the most of some memorable subplots, including her shocked discovery of sad movie endings she had been shielded from ("The One Where Old Yeller Dies"), her dispute with Ross over evolution ("The One Where Heckles Dies"), and her channeling of an elderly woman who died on her massage table ("The One with the Lesbian Wedding"). Praise is due unsung hero Lauren Tom, so charming and sweet in the thankless role as Julie, the Girl Who Comes Between Ross and Rachel. Adam Goldberg also makes an indelible impression in his three-episode stint as Chandlers new "psycho" roommate. Notable omissions from this set include chapter stops for each episode, and uh, ahem, hel-LOH, how about commentary from the cast? --Donald Liebenson

Description

This hilarious, award-winning comedy from Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions follows the lives, loves and careers of six young adults finding their way in the big city.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Selectable audio commentary by Executive Producers Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane
DVD ROM Features:Take in an open house at Monica and Rachels place with our interactive map leaf through the Friends of Friends guestbook learn Whats Up with Your Friends match wits on the How Well Do You Know Your Friends trivia quiz with a DVD-exclusive video: the never-before-seen uncut version of "Smelly Cat"

Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :Warner Brothers
Label :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Manufacturer :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
MPN :WARD22733D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Publisher :National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
UPC :008539227332
EAN :9780790768960
Price :$29.98USD
Lowest Price :$17.47USD

Famous Stars And Straps Lost Angelz Womens T-Shirt

Famous Stars And Straps Lost Angelz Womens T-Shirt
Binding :Apparel
Brand :Famous Stars and Straps
ProductGroup :Apparel

John Deere I Fought The Lawn... And The Lawn Lost Men's T-Shirt (Green) #1

John Deere I Fought The Lawn... And The Lawn Lost Mens T-Shirt (Green) #1

John Deere I Fought The Lawn And The Lawn Lost Mens T-Shirt is made in the tradition of excellence of John Deere since 1837. This basic John Deere tee is dressed up with the I Fought The Lawn And The Lawn Lost logo in the center of the chest. This t-shirt is a stylish addition to any collection and features a comfortable collar and soft 100% preshrunk cotton. Official Licensed John Deere Product.
Binding :Apparel
Brand :Bewild
ProductGroup :Apparel

LOST Iron Clad Mens T-Shirt - Light Blue

LOST Iron Clad Mens T-Shirt - Light Blue

Lost Iron Clad tee. Scrollwork and logo screened at front left shoulder. Woven label on left sleeve. Short sleeve. 100% cotton. Machine wash. Imported.
Binding :Apparel
Brand :Lost
ProductGroup :Apparel

Lost Boys - Poster T-Shirt

Lost Boys - Poster T-Shirt

From the popular movie Lost Boys comes this standard cotton short sleeve t-shirt in black featuring a Lost Boys poster photo on the front and the "Sleep all day party all night" motto on the back. Awesome t-shirt for fans of Lost Boys.
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :Apparel
Brand :Old Glory
ProductGroup :Apparel