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Looking for a last minute holiday gift for your video-loving family or friends? Well, let me run down a few items that have been recently released that would be perfect for members of the whole family. This is in addition to all of the items I've reviewed recently that would also make for great gifts. Let's take a quick look at these recently-released titles...

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• BUY IT: Blu-ray, DVD.

• SYNOPSIS: David (George Clooney) and Georgia Cotton (Julia Roberts) are exes who find themselves on a shared mission: to stop their lovestruck daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they once made. Ticket to Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.

• SPECIAL FEATURES: Return of the Dynamic Duo (4:36) – Back together at last! In this fun-loving featurette, celebrate the big screen return of two of the world’s most beloved stars, Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Destination Wedding (3:38) – It's a beautiful day for a wedding in paradise- and you're invited! Take a deep dive into all the details of Lily's magical day. Production in Paradise (3:44) – From Balinese marriage customs, to filming in the Whitsundays, discover how filmmakers were able to bring a slice of paradise to audiences around the world in this making-of. Keep a Straight Face (2:35) – It's hard to keep a straight face with a best friend by your side. Spend a day on set with real life pals Kaitlyn Dever and Billie Lourd as they try not to distract each other too much.

• RATING: PG-13 for some strong language and brief suggestive material.

• CREDIT: This item has been provided by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for review on this site.



• BUY IT: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD.

• SYNOPSIS: After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.

• SPECIAL FEATURES: Audio Commentary - by director Parker Finn. Something's Wrong with Rose: Making Smile (29:07) - A rather detailed making of featurette. Flies on the Wall: Inside the Score (8:50) - A rather bizarre compilation of the score performed on unconventional "instruments" by various people. Deleted Scenes (11:40) - A total of two scenes. Includes optional commentary by director Parker Finn. Laura Hasn't Slept (11:19) - The original short film that inspired Smile with a 22-second introduction by director Parker Finn.

• RATING: R for strong violent content and grisly images, and language.

• CREDIT: This item has been provided by Paramount Home Entertainment for review on this site.



• BUY IT: Blu-ray, DVD.

• SYNOPSIS: The doctor is in! Frasier: The Complete Series includes all eleven seasons of the award-winning spinoff from Cheers. Kelsey Grammer reprises his Emmy Award-winning role as Dr. Frasier Crane, a stuffy psychiatrist turned call-in radio host who struggles to follow his own advice. Frasier features an amazing ensemble cast, including John Mahoney as Martin, Frasier's gruff, ex-cop father, Jane Leeves as Daphne, the eccentric British housekeeper, and David Hyde Pierce in his Emmy Award-winning role as Dr. Niles Crane, Frasier's neurotic brother. Enjoy the show's most memorable moments like an uncomfortable visit from Sam 'Mayday' Malone (Ted Danson reprising his role from Cheers) in "The Show Where Sam Shows Up," Niles defending his adulterous wife's honor in a fencing duel in "An Affair to Forget" and the emotional series finale, "Goodnight, Seattle." Frasier: The Complete Series features over 250 hilarious episodes.

• SPECIAL FEATURES: Extras are only available for Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 11. SEASON 1: Audio Commentary for "The Good Son (Pilot)" - by executive producers/co-creators Peter Casey and David Lee. Behind the Couch: The Making of Frasier (20:48) - Looking at Frasier's birth at the end of Cheers, including scrapped ideas for a follow-up starring Grammer. Frasier Crane's Apartment (9:56) - Set Designer Roy Christopher tours this key locale in the series. Season One Celebrity Voices (14:54) - Clips from the season featuring celebrities calling into the show. SEASON 2: Audio Commentary for "The Matchmaker" - by director David Lee and writer Joe Keenan. Marching On To Season Two (5:59) - Further building the main character dynamics between Frasier, Niles, and Martin. The Mystery of Maris Continues! (3:12) - Looking at the success of this unseen character. Roz's Dating Tips (2:56) - Looking at the Roz character in very brief detail. The Niles & Daphne Attraction (4:10) - Looking at Daphne's character and the romantic underpinnings between these characters. And Then There Was Eddie (4:57) - Considering the show's chief canine companion and mainly through highlight reel clips from the show. Season Two Celebrity Voices (13:20) - Clips from the season featuring celebrities calling into the show. SEASON 3: The Crane Brothers Remember Season Three (12:50) - Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce look at their character arcs and developments through the show's first three seasons. A Conversation with Art Director Roy Christopher (8:30) - Exploring key design elements, sets, geography, and more. Bulldog Crazy (2:07) - Highlight reel clips featuring Dan Butler's character's top moments. The Mystery of Maris: The Break-Up Begins (2:22) - A highlight reel exploring how Maris is utilized throughout the season. Season Three Celebrity Voices (11:45) - Clips from the season featuring celebrities calling into the show. SEASON 11: Observations, Analyses and Good-Byes (16:50) - Looking back on the show. Frasier Says Farewell (13:21) - Walking through the final moments.

• RATING: Not Rated

• NOTES: I'm highly impressed by the way CBS put this set together. Instead of putting all 33 Blu-ray discs inside one ugly thick case with the discs stacked on top of each other, as they have done with other sets, they actually put each individual season in its own 3-disc plastic Amaray case, with all situated inside a form-fitting outer slipbox. As you can see in the photo below, it's beautiful and worthy of giving as a gift this holiday season.

• CREDIT: This item has been provided by CBS Home Entertainment for review on this site.


If you're looking for more cool stuff to buy, check out all of the other items I've reviewed over the years. I'm sure you'll find something you'll love.