These are utterly superb. I'm usually ruthless with DVD packaging; nearly all covers go into recycling & the cases donated to charity shops, but I haven't had the heart to do it to the noirs - I'll be using these covers for sure though, many thanks :)
It's out & about in the UK - I've had my copy for a couple of days - Region free, as it plays nicely on my US PS3. I think it looks pretty good, but I've only had a 5 minute dip into it so far & I'm hopelessly un-tech when it comes to pic & sound quality.
Dead Presidents. The Criterion LD has - Commentary by the Hughes brothers, Professor Todd Boyd, and Ari Merretazon Deleted scenes and theatrical trailers "The Making of Dead Presidents" Dr. Boyd's guide to blaxploitation films An epilogue to the story: "What Happened to the Real...
I've certainly limited my SD buying since experiencing HD, but it's not gone altogether - certain SDs that either probably won't arrive on HD for a while (Warner Film Noir sets) or new releases that I'm pretty desperate to see (Half Nelson, which has only just had a theatrical release here in...
My criteria are flexible, but the general rule of thumb I use is that if the HD release betters an SD release that I own as a complete package - extras included - then I'll buy. I'm more laid back about new releases & things I've not owned before though. This doesn't always work of course.
That's a gushing 'few words' :)
Excellent news indeed; I can't wait to receive my copy of this - have already palmed the SD off onto a family member in anticipation.
I know exactly what you mean - I can't help but chuckle when I visit some online boards where people will snap up anything if it has HD DVD or Blu Ray written on it somewhere. Some of the zealotry is hilarious - I've read posts defending higher prices because it makes the next-gen more...
In the UK it's worse - in the shops I've asked in, I've either received blank looks from the staff, been pointed to the DVD section, or the meagre selection that are available are priced at £20-£25 (about $40-$48 US at today's exchange rate.) For something that's only recently launched...