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One Life Blu-ray Review

Posted May 23rd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

One Life Blu-ray Review

A super survey of the way our varied creatures adapt to life on earth receives the BBC royal camera treatment. Each short story is an account of survival, often with surprising means, and never a dull moment.

NOVA: Earth From Space Blu-ray Review

Posted May 23rd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

NOVA: Earth From Space Blu-ray Review

This PBS Nova video gives us amazing views of our planet as recorded by the fleet of satellites that continually orbit the earth. Storms and other natural disasters are captured along with the fluctuations in our essential atmosphere that makes life possible.

Great Barrier Reef Blu-ray Review

Posted May 22nd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Great Barrier Reef Blu-ray Review

A well-filmed documentary of one of the world’s natural wonders, Great Barrier Reef will take viewers to a world that most have never seen. This exploration of the marvels of this Australian miracle makes for an enlightening and enjoyable watch.

Planet Ocean Blu-ray Review

Posted May 22nd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Planet Ocean Blu-ray Review

A well filmed tribute to the world’s oceans, Planet Ocean is a message-driven ecology sermon on the potential harm that humans are inflicting on the nurturing waters that surround us. Excellent cinematography is undermined by Josh Duhamel’s bland voice-overs.

Wings of Life Blu-ray Review

Posted May 22nd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Wings of Life Blu-ray Review

A fascinating close-up on the flying creatures of the earth that work in coordination with their respective flora, Wings of Life pays a superbly filmed homage to these winged sustainers of our plants around the world.

Frozen Planet Blu-ray Review

Posted May 21st, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Frozen Planet Blu-ray Review

Frozen Planet takes us to the literal ends of the earth to see the extremes of climate of both poles. A fascinating watch from beginning to end, there are many stories of adaptation and survival that must be seen to be believed.

The Blue Planet: Seas of Life Blu-ray Review

Posted May 21st, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

The Blue Planet: Seas of Life Blu-ray Review

An early BBC Earth series view of our oceans and their inhabitants, this is a comprehensive visual undertaking that is fascinating. The visual quality reflects mid-90′s technology, not as crisp as today’s best, but still quite watch worthy.

Africa Blu-ray Review

Posted May 21st, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Africa Blu-ray Review

A superlative tour of the “dark continent,” Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown, sheds much light on the lives of those incredible creatures that inhabit this varied and extreme landscape.

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle [UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted April 19th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle [UK] Blu-ray Review

A fascinating, up-close look at three separate penguin colonies’ struggle to survive that uses life-sized “spycameras” to get right into the birds’ inner circle.

Life on Fire: Wildlife on the Volcano’s Edge Blu-ray Review

Posted March 31st, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Life on Fire: Wildlife on the Volcano’s Edge Blu-ray Review

Life on Fire: Wildlife on the Volcano’s Edge is a beautifully filmed and gripping nature documentary mini-series from PBS that rivals the best from the BBC.

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