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Collection compiling some of the most compelling episodes of Theroux's series Weird Weekends, When Louis Met... and Louis and.... Episodes include "Louis And The Nazis", "Louis and the Brothel", and revealing interviews with the likes of Neil and Christine Hamilton and Sir Jimmy Saville.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Step into Louis Theroux's weird and wonderful world with The Louis Theroux Collection, a selection of the best from his critically acclaimed series: Weird Weekends; When Louis Met and Louis And... The award winning series, Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends, delves into the strange lives of some of America's most colourful and controversial characters. No subject is overlooked as Louis meets members of the swastika worshipping white supremacists, middle aged swingers and politely asks porn stars "Is being a porn star really the dream job for any man?" Louis' unique and relaxed interview style offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with his interviewees, revealing fascinating eccentricities never seen before. When Louis Met, introduces us to the private lives of disgraced MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine, while cigar smoking, tracksuit wearing and self-proclaimed legend Jimmy Saville talks about the death of his mother - his beloved Duchess, his charity work and cruise work. Louis also interviews the eccentric Chris Eubank, subtly unveiling his insecurities and his new life as a celebrity following his retirement for boxing. In Louis And The Nazis he travels to California to get under the skin of the American neo-Nazi movement and investigates whether they are dangerous political extremists or simply delusional? In Louis And The Brothel, he takes a six-week sojourn at America's biggest legal brothel - "The Wild Horse Ranch" in Reno, Nevada, meet...Louis Theroux - The Collection - 4-DVD Box Set ( Weird Weekends / When Louis Met Jimmy / When Louis Met Ann Widdecombe / When Louis Met Chris Eubank / When Louis Met Paul and Debbie / When Louis Met the Hamiltons / Louis and the Nazis / Lou
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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential for fans,
This review is from: Louis Theroux - The Collection (4 Disc BBC Box Set) [DVD] (DVD)
This 4 disc collection contains:
Weird weekends Black nationalism Head for the hills Gangsta rap* Porn* South Africa Swingers Thai Brides Wrestling* When Louis met: Jimmy* Paul & Debbie The Hamiltons* Chris Eubank Ann Widdecombe Louis & the Nazis the Brothel Louis's bits from TV Nation *Previously available on The Best of Weird Weekends vol 1 & 2 dvds. For anyone hard of hearing, English subtitles are included When I first saw this for preorder I was overjoyed because I thought the collection would be complete. Alas it's missing a lot of great Louis Theroux episodes- some available on past dvds (Hypnosis, UFOs) but many unreleased (Infomercials, Off off broadway, Demolition derby, Louis & Michael Jackson...). Louis writes in the insert that he wanted to include "When Louis met Max Clifford" in the set but Simon Cowell refused to give legal permission. Fans like myself then, can only hope they release a 2nd volume in the near future and Simon finds his sense of humour and relents. Needless to say however that what is part of this collection is well worth the investment. The back of the dvd box states that due to copyright there have been some edits made to some episodes but I can happily say that whatever edits were made aren't noticible overall. There do seem to be a couple of abrupt cuts in one or two episodes but I have no idea if that wasn't how they were originally broadcast. Lazily the only extras in this collection are a very young looking Louis' reports from Michael Moore's old TV Nation show. At the very least they could have ported the extras from the previous Weird weekend dvds to this set. At most episode commentaries would have been a very welcome addition. Regardless of all the could-have-beens if you're a Louis Theroux fan this is an essential purchase and I would also recommend getting his book/audiobook in which Louis revisits and follows up on many of the subjects featured in this collection.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Documentaries at their best,
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This review is from: Louis Theroux - The Collection (4 Disc BBC Box Set) [DVD] (DVD)
This collection is an excellent tribute to Louis Theroux's work over the past decade or so. His unique style of interviewing is great. He puts himself in the most awkward of scenarios and manages to make his audience laugh, think and react in ways only he could. A mixture of well-known 'celeb' interviews and 'weird culture' documentaries makes this collection a real insight into how people live. The DVD includes hours of interesting viewing for Theroux fans or for those people out there who are yet to experience this talented man at work. Recommended!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best documentaries you will find,
By That angry scot "guerrila fim-maker" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Louis Theroux - The Collection (4 Disc BBC Box Set) [DVD] (DVD)
Louis theroux is a genius in my eyes and with this set you will agree,the way he works with people to bring out what they try to hide and the way he subtley exploits people with ridiculous,often offensive beliefs is wonderful. There are a few classics missing due to people not giving consent but this is still a flawless line up and a must have for louis fans,documentary fans and people with a love of wry humour
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