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Cosmos: Carl Sagan (7 DVD Set) by Adrian Malone
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DVD detailsActor: Carl Sagan, Jarom?r Hanzl?k, Jonathan Fahn, Robert H. Goddard Director: Adrian Malone Brand: Cosmos Producer: Adrian Malone Editor: James Lathom Editor: Roy Stewart Producer: David F. Oyster Producer: David Kennard Producer: Geoffrey Haines-Stiles Producer: Gregory Andorfer Producer: Judy Flannery Producer: Richard Wells Producer: Rob McCain Producer: Tom Weidlinger Writer: Ann Druyan DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; Chinese (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); German (Subtitled); Italian (Subtitled); Japanese (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled) Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Picture Format: Pan & Scan, 1.33:1 Running Time: 780 minutes DVD Release Date: 2002-10-22 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Cosmos Studios
DVD Reviews of Cosmos: Carl Sagan (7 DVD Set)DVD Review: Carl Sagan's masterpiece Summary: 5 StarsThis DVD-box of Carl Sagan's Cosmos is something that everyone should have, it is really a personal voyage, for anybody. This isn't just about space, it is also about life in the universe, about human endeavors in science, about the worldview of a scientifically literate individual. You'll view reality in a very different way after watching this 13-hour masterpiece.
DVD Review: Great content but terrible resolution Summary: 3 Stars
The content holds up as well today as when it originally aired. Some things have become scientific facts, some have been proven wrong. The only downside is the resolution. The lack of sharpness makes it look out of focus on a 42" HD display. Even using an upconverter couldn't make it look anything like a standard resolution broadcast of today. Sad.
But the content... is still a journey of wondering and expanding the "what if's" of time and space.
DVD Review: Visiting the cosmos Summary: 5 StarsI have purchased the set as a gift to my very scientifically oriented grandson, age 14. I will again view it as he opens the disks. My memory of the broadcast was that it was a great way to understand how science works and how things have been discovered, all the way back to the Greeks. After 29 years or so much that Sagan discusses - or doesn't - has been changed by new discoveries such as dark matter, dark energy and the accelerating expansion of the universe. But don't let that stop you from the pleasure and understanding to be achieved by watching.
DVD Review: Looked bit old but quality was good Summary: 4 StarsI am more a man with content over quality in this case... Made available by Amazon, looked bit old but quality was good. This is rare collection, enjoyed by all 3 genres at home...
DVD Review: No one communicates science better Summary: 5 StarsThough slightly dated (the original series was done in the 70's & the dvd set has updated postscripts for many of the episodes added in the late 90's), Cosmos is a great overview of Science presented by the 20th Century's best science communicator.
Very highly recommended!
Description of Cosmos: Carl Sagan (7 DVD Set)The complete landmark TV series - 13 one-hour episodes, including: I: The Shores Of the Cosmos II: One Voice In the Cosmic Fugue III: The Harmony Of the Worlds IV: Heaven and Hell V: Blues For A Red Planet VI: Travellers' Tales VII: The Backbone of Night VIII: Travels In Space and Time IX: The Lives Of the Stars X: The Edge Of Forever XI: The Persistence Of Memory XII: Encyclopedia Galactica XIII: Who Speaks For Earth? When Cosmos was first broadcast in 1980, our world--and the context of Carl Sagan's eloquent "personal journey"--was a different place. The late Dr. Sagan would be pleased to witness the cooling of the Cold War, the continued exploration of space, and ongoing efforts to curb our destructive dependence on fossil fuels. For Sagan's series is far more than a guided tour through "billions and billions" of stars and galaxies. It remains a profound plea for the unity of humankind, for the recognition that "we are a way for the universe to know itself," with an obligation to know our origin, our place in the universe, and our future potential. In the course of 13 fascinating hours, Cosmos spans its own galaxy of topics to serve Sagan's theme, each segment deepening our understanding of how we got from there (simple microbes in the primordial mud) to here (space-faring civilization in the 21st century). In his "ship of the imagination," Sagan guides us to the farthest reaches of space and takes us back into the history of scientific inquiry, from the ancient library of Alexandria to the NASA probes of our neighboring planets. Upon this vast canvas Sagan presents the "cosmic calendar," placing the 15-billion-year history of the universe into an accessible one-year framework, then filling it with a stunning chronology of events, both interstellar and earthbound. From the lives of the stars to creation theories, functions of the human brain, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Cosmos asks big questions. When appropriate, Sagan offers big answers, or asks still bigger--and yes, even spiritual--questions at the boundaries of science and religion. What's most remarkable about Cosmos is that it remains almost entirely fresh, with few updates needed to the science that Sagan so passionately celebrates. It is no exaggeration to say that Cosmos--for all the debate it may continue to provoke--is a vital document for humanity at a pivotal crossroads of our history. --Jeff Shannon
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