You're favorite holiday classics are coming to you in yet another collection, and even if you own them already, this may be the Peanuts collection you find too good to pass up. Remastered, and looking particularly Blu-Ray gorgeous, you get the Peanuts big three, plus an assortment of other great specials. The classic status of these titles certainly goes without saying, but there is a lot more … [Read more...]
When it comes to Peanuts television specials, I find myself drawn especially to the ones that are a little more on the lesser-known side. This is even more true when it comes to owning them on DVD, and that makes the Peanuts 1970s Collection Volume 2 a great purchase. I love the big specials, of course, but those are going to be on every Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and while owning … [Read more...]
Of all the Peanuts DVD releases, few are quite as interesting as You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. While other releases include some of the rarer specials, adding value to bringing home the classics, this one is not only rarely seen, but is such a unique creature in its own right that it's a must own for anyone calling themselves a fan. Working the Peanuts characters into a Tony Award-winning … [Read more...]
The Holiday Season is here, and it's a time for holiday-themed shows, giving the perfect treat to those on your list, keeping a little something for yourself, and winning free stuff. Are You Screening? is here to help with all of it! Before I even go into what you can win, let's get the details out of the way so they don't get lost in the shuffle. First, this is a one winner giveaway. One … [Read more...]
With the holidays already locked up by Peanuts adventures, Charlie Brown takes another shot at Christmas with I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, and true fans of the Peanuts gang are glad for the effort. Focusing on little brother Van Pelt, Rerun, the tale follows the dream of dog ownership. Rerun and Snoopy, as the curious and close friends they have become, set out to get Rerun his own … [Read more...]
Hitting shelves today, October 20th, it's Peanuts 1970's Collection vol. 1. The 2-disc set features some classic episodes, two that have never been on DVD before, and a couple of great bonuses. As was the case with the release of the 1960's Collection, this is a great chance to own the show's that have become holiday essentials, while at the same time getting some of the lesser-known … [Read more...]
It's difficult to put forward a very serious theory that I am somehow reviewing much about the DVD release of the Peanuts cartoons from the 1960s, apart from the release itself. I suspect few people need me to sing the praises of A Charlie Brown Christmas. On the other hand, there might be a few people out there who at least need a refresher on You're in Love, Charlie Brown, or It was … [Read more...]
