Brad Meltzer's Decoded: Season Two - DVD Disc Review

***SYNOPSIS*** 
Best-selling author and history buff Brad Meltzer has studied and written about some of the most revered institutions and documents in human history including the Supreme Court, the presidency, the Secret Service, Wall Street, and the bible. Along the way he’s uncovered countless clues, stories and theories he hasn’t been able to fully scrutinize…until now. In BRAD MELTZER’S DECODED SEASON TWO, he explores the hidden codes and symbols that surround us. Drawing from Brad’s fascination with history, this captivating HISTORY series serves as a foundation to inform the past and reveal valuable stories about the future. BRAD MELTZER’S DECODED SEASON TWO includes all 13 episodes.

 DISC ONE Ft. Knox / Declaration of Independence / Mount Rushmore / Patton  

DISC TWO Spear of Destiny / Billy The Kid / UFO

DISC THREE Da Vinci / 2012: The Beginning / Mafia: Alive?

 DISC FOUR Vatican / Houdini: Murdered? / Devil’s Graveyard, Alaska / Bonus



***VIDEO QUALITY*** 
Presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1 this is a fine quality presentation. Black levles are deep and inky, text and graphics were crisp and detailed. Colors were consistent with natural fleshtones. I didn't notice any signs of compression artifacts. Good show. 8/10



***AUDIO QUALITY*** 
Audio is provided by a crisp and clean Dolby Stereo 2.0 track. The dialogue and narration is clean and intelligible at all times. The very subtle music and sound effects were well detailed. A solid presentation.8/10

Dog the Bounty Hunter: Taking it to the Streets - DVD DIsc Review

***SYNOPSIS*** 
Dog the Bounty Hunter and his crew return for more high-stakes adventure in the special collection, DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER: TAKING IT TO THE STREETS. In four action-packed episodes of the A&E hit reality series, Dog, Beth and the Chapman clan track a meth dealer and his pregnant girlfriend through the high plains of Colorado, then it’s a dangerous trip to Hawaii for the pursuit of a dangerous fugitive that will lead them through the jungles on their way to a midnight raid. Next it’s back to Colorado, where Dog squares off with a family determined to protect a runner with more than a decade’s worth of trouble with the law. Finally, Dog masterminds a risky hoax involving the felon’s family in an attempt to bring him to justice. EPISODES The Ice Man/ Trouble In Paradise/ Mano-a-Mano/ The Comeback Kid



***VIDEO QUALITY***  
Presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1. The show looks very good with natural tones and on location footage exhibiting fine details that weren't seen in past releases of the show in general. Colors were strong with no bleeding. Contrast was consistent. A fine viewing. 7/10




***AUDIO QUALITY***
Audio is provided by a crisp and clean stereo track that utilizes the on location dialogue recorded. Music cues were clear and were mixed well. A perfectly serviceable listen for a reality show. 7/10

Gene Simmons Family Jewels Season 6 Part 1&2 - DVD Disc Review

 

  ***SYNOPSIS*** Season 6  - Part 1 

Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons returns with his unconventional family for an all-new season of A&E’s hit series GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS. Season six answers the question will Gene, the God of Thunder, finally tie the knot with his beloved partner Shannon? The longest-running celebrity family-based series on television begins with a shocking moment for America’s most traditional, non-traditional family. With Nick and Sophie away at college and Gene’s rock star ego at an all-time high, Shannon decides she needs to re-evaluate their relationship and leaves her longtime boyfriend. Now Gene and Shannon must decide if they want to movie on with the next phase of their lives together. Viewers will get a fly-on-the-wall look at the state of Gene and Shannon’s relationship and explore never-before-seen corners of their personal lives, including Gene’s emotional visit to Israel, a special visit to the troops and a relationship-telling trip to Belize. This DVD set includes 9 episodes from Season 6 plus a bonus disc filled with previously unreleased episodes from Season 5!  

DISC ONE  Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (one-hour) / KISS Your Family Goodbye / You Always Hurt The Ones You Love / Blood is Thicker than Hummus (one-hour) / The Demon Does the Holy Land / The Demon Salutes  

DISC TWO  Mr. Tweed Goes to Canada (one-hour) / The Kids Are Not Alright (one-hour) / Belize It Or Not (one-hour) / • Bonus – Previously Unreleased Season 5 episode – Face Your Demons (one-hour)

DISC THREE  Bonus – Previously Unreleased Season 5 episodes – What Happens in Vegas… (one-hour) / Gene’s Handicap / God of Thunder / Three’s a Crowd / My Fair Lady / Keeping Up with the Demon / Scaredy Cat

                                                             Season 6 - Part 2

In GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS SEASON SIX PART 2, viewers will see everything that leads up to Gene and Shannon’s big day – an engagement party, bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding boot camp and, of course, an exclusive look at the nuptials few predicted would ever take place.

This DVD set includes 8 episodes from Season 6, including the 2-hour wedding special extravaganza!

DISC ONE: The Answer (one-hour) / Till Death Do Us Part (one-hour) / Tracy the Wedding Planner (one-hour) / Wedding Boot Camp (one-hour)

DISC TWO: Our Life Passes Before Us / Sleeping with the Boss / The Demon Says I Do? (two-hour) / Post Wedding Special (one-hour) / Bonus

BONUS FEATURES:  Additional Footage




***VIDEO QUALITY***
Presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1 this is a quality transfer for a show being shot with mainly handheld video cameras and minimal staged lighting. Gene Simmons is a fan of muted and dark colors, rest of the family sometimes like to brighten things. Shannon's wedding dress came across beautifully with strong detail. Black levels were deep throughout the season as a whole.No signs of compression artifacts. A very enjoyable presentation of the show.8/10






***AUDIO QUALITY***
Audio is provided by a crisp and clean stereo track that represents the dialogue well. Some quick rocking music cues were fast and tight. 7/10