The days are officially ticking away to the end of another year. That means that all of the critics out there are now putting out their annual “Best Of” lists. This critic is still working on some of those lists while others are official. The jury’s still out on some right now such as the year’s Best New Documentaries, Independent Movies, Re-Issues, and Best New Movies overall. The lists for all the new music are still in the works, too. So while those lists are being completed, Phil’s Picks offers to everyone to start off the year, a look at the Top 10 Best New Box Sets for Grown-Ups. This year’s list is capped by a box set featuring the entire 2014 World Series, courtesy of Lionsgate, A&E Home Video, and MLB Productions. Also on this year’s list are some blasts from the past and some imports from our neighbors across the pond, and one surprise entry in the Honorable Mention list. The box sets’ packaging, bonus material and more were collectively taken into account in building this (and the other lists to come). Only 15 titles total could make the list. So there were some that didn’t make the list such as the sixth and seventh seasons of Star Trek The Next Generation on Blu-ray or the full six-season run of Ancient Aliens among others. It goes without saying that this was not an easy list to build. But it feels right. So without further ado, here is the list of 2014’s Top 10 New Box Sets For Grown-Ups.
2014 Best New Box Sets For Grown-Ups
1. 2014 MLB World Series Collector’s Edition
2. Endeavour: Series 2
3. Here’s Lucy: The Complete Series
4. The Carol Burnett Show: Carol’s Crackups
5. The Dean Martin Show: Fully Roasted
6. The Roosevelts
7. Inspector Lewis: Series 7
8. Psych: The Complete Series
9. Secret Agent (A.K.A. Danger Man): The Complete Series
10. The Wonder Years: Season 1
Honorable Mention
11. The Red Skelton Show: The Early Years–1951 – 1955
12. The Almighty Johnsons: Season 1
13. Hell on Wheels: Season 3
14. The Definitive WWI & WWII Collection
15. I Love Lucy: Ultimate Season 1 (BD Re-Issue)
Tomorrow, Phil’s Picks looks into the list of the year’s best new box sets for Children and Families. Stay tuned! To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it. Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.
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