My favorite is GOLDEN VOYAGE. I think the script is simply better than SEVENTH, and the monsters are, too (outside of SEVENTH's cyclops, of course!) That said, I absolutely love SEVENTH so that shows you how much I love GOLDEN. Agreed on EYE OF THE TIGER, though - a huge step-down in every...
Maybe because the original one-sheet was pretty much B/W monochromatic.
By the way, there are a couple of very small lines of dialog missing on the Blu version of STRANGER during the opening sequence with Kane. A couple of small things such as an extra "Hello" are missing (usually when her...
Exactly. The aspect ratio debate on this film has been extreme over the years and I don't really want to open that all up again, but there's no denying many of the shots look composed more properly in the open matte presentation (whereas the matting chops off some tops of buildings, top of the...
"yackerbacker" JUST now joined this forum and jumps in full force as a super expert on how WA has been doing business for the last 3+ years. I smell a troll at work. No WA discs I've ever received (and I've bought hundreds) have had scratches or fingerprints. But I guess I haven't breathed on...
Ya, that scene with the airplane was the 'cliffhanger' at the end of night one on the network broadcast. Another scene they added was Marjoe Gortner's wacko character spying on a scantily-dressed woman in her apartment (I am a bit spotty on this and don't remember the full details, but it...
Very interesting, Paul. I had never heard about this before. I don't know if the version you mention with an overture and intermission ever made it to US shores, but I didn't see the film upon its original release here. Maybe it was only for its original UK release? I have never seen any US...
1. Yes, in Dolby 2/0 stereo. 2. Yes, film is in its oar 2.35:1. 3. I've seen the film several times theatrically and have never seen it presented with an overture or an intermission. The film is only a few minutes over two hours so an intermission seems unlikely, but if you have any info on...
Well, finally received my DVD copies of THE MUSIC LOVERS from Amazon today. MGM has finally delivered Ken Russell's masterpiece onto disc, after many years of waiting. The scope transfer looks great and it's preferable over the recent UK pressed disc as the US disc runs at the correct speed...
When it was first listed for pre-order at Screen Archives, it was priced at $14.95 as were some of the other titles. When their 25% off sale began, all the $14.95 ones jumped up to $19.95.
I pre-ordered THE MUSIC LOVERS from Amazon when it was $13.99. They've also raised the price since...
I recall Fox mentioned that the best master they had for DVD was of the shorter US cut, even though they had released the uncut UK version on laserdisc. Was the laserdisc in widescreen? I once owned it, but sold off my lasers years ago. Anyway, it would be nice to get the uncut version as it...
EDIT: This post is regarding "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark".
I received the remastered disc today, and it's definitley much better than the first release and worth upgrading to. All those dark scenes that you couldn't make out in the original release are brighter and more defined and you can...
It's interesting to see this thread pop up again after almost two years. Funny thing is, I don't think MGM even followed through in their "Unlock the Vault" contest and release whatever film(s) on DVD that got the most votes. And I seriously doubt they awarded a prize to anyone who voted (as...
COOL AS ICE starring Vanilla Ice is also included in these new releases. I know a lot of you on here were waiting for that one. ;)
I'm only in for SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION - great film.
Ya, I don't think BLOW OUT ever had to be be trimmed to get an R so there is only that one version. BTW, the dvd of DRESSED TO KILL gives you the option to watch either the R or the Unrated version.
I have a bunch of friends, many of them cinefiles, and not one of them has gone Blu yet. I like the flexibility to watch my movies anywhere - that means at a friend's house, my office, my home, wherever. With Blu discs, you can't do that because there's not a Blu player in every room of...
GREAT WHITE and THE LAST SHARK are the same film. Both THE LAST SHARK and CRUEL JAWS (JAWS 5) are available on import DVDs - and include the English tracks.
I ordered 30 discs in separate orders during this last sale and they all arrived in about a week or shortly thereafter. I've gone through 29 of the discs at this point and not one defect. I'm continually impressed with Warner Archives product, the transfers, and their customer service. I held...
In some ways, this comment is indicative of the MOD programs' greatest success. Somehow this mantra that the movies included would never see the light of day otherwise has come to be accepted as a fact, an unshakeable truth set in stone and absolutely undeniable. However, the fact that a fair...
I hardly have deep pockets. I'm just a huge movie fan and most of these films would never receive a pressed DVD release. Yes, I want them and I do feel the price is reasonable so that I can own all these rare films before I die. You can dream on all you want that if you wait long enough, a...
Considering Sony has now entered MOD in full-force, I doubt we'll see any more pressed Icons sets. I foresee CREATURES THE WORLD FORGOT and the other Hammers will now end up in their MOD program. Eventually, people will just have to accept, like it or not, that MOD is here to stay and the...
Personally, I'd really prefer the authentic covers directly from Warners instead of homemade ones off my printer. Also, I don't have long glossy paper, wouldn't be able to cut it professionally, and it wouldn't be the authentic cover sheet anyway. Yes, you can call me an anal collector...
All of this is so true. Thanks for posting this.
And as far as someone else's comment above saying movie lovers are being "stiffed", I know I'm not being stiffed. Warner Archive and all these MOD programs are a godsend to real movie lovers. It would have taken at least a decade to see...