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post #31 of 46
7/17/07 at 11:46am

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DVD Savant reviews two of the films:
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post #32 of 46
7/17/07 at 12:32pm

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thanks for the link
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post #33 of 46
7/17/07 at 1:35pm

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I can't wait for these to arrive I got the sony collection of noirs so I can totally binge out on these.
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post #34 of 46
7/17/07 at 4:02pm

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For those interested, they are packaged in standard Amaray cases with both films in the double feature sets encoded on a single side of the same dual-layered DVD-9 disc. I still have to get through "Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory Volume 2" before reviewing this set, but I have it in hand and would be happy to answer any questions about it you may have in the meantime.

Regards,
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post #35 of 46
7/17/07 at 5:13pm

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Originally Posted by Ken_McAlinden
For those interested, they are packaged in standard Amaray cases with both films in the double feature sets encoded on a single side of the same dual-layered DVD-9 disc. I still have to get through "Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory Volume 2" before reviewing this set, but I have it in hand and would be happy to answer any questions about it you may have in the meantime.

Regards,

At the risk of sounding incredibly petty (and I apologize for doing so), I am disappointed that WHV has apparently gone back to using standard cases. With space considerations becoming a major factor for me, I may have to pass on some sets simply because I need the room. (Not gonna pass on this one though )

From a retailing perspective I'm also surprised that slimlines aren't being used. B&M stores only have so much shelf space available and one would think they'd push their vendors for slimmer packaging.

Steve
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post #36 of 46
7/17/07 at 5:24pm

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I really look forward to Crime Wave because it was mentioned several times in the v.3 documentary. Maybe it is considered good marketing, but I found it irritating that they mentioned a film so many times that was not included in the collection or past volumes (in contrast to mentions of Murder My Sweet, Out of the Past, The Set Up, Lady in the Lake . . .)

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Originally Posted by Russell G
I got the sony collection of noirs so I can totally binge out on these.
I might be losing it, but which Sony collection are you referring to?
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post #37 of 46
7/17/07 at 5:27pm

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Originally Posted by Steve...O
At the risk of sounding incredibly petty (and I apologize for doing so), I am disappointed that WHV has apparently gone back to using standard cases. With space considerations becoming a major factor for me, I may have to pass on some sets simply because I need the room. (Not gonna pass on this one though )

From a retailing perspective I'm also surprised that slimlines aren't being used. B&M stores only have so much shelf space available and one would think they'd push their vendors for slimmer packaging.
If it makes you feel any better, "Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory Volume 2" comes not only in slimcases, but in the cool transparent slimcases where you can see artwork and chapter lists on the back of the double sided inserts a la the "Doris Day Collection Volume 2". Prior to this, Warner's theatrical catalog titles had not used slimcases since "James Cagney: The Signature Collection" last April.

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post #38 of 46
7/17/07 at 8:12pm

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Originally Posted by Glenn R
I might be losing it, but which Sony collection are you referring to?

this one, a repack of some other discs they released earlier, "T-Men" "Raw Deal", "I Mobster", "Pretty Boy Floyd", and "Let 'Em Have It". I got it for $26 I wish Universal would do it with theres. As much as I love these Noirs, I wouldn;t be blind buying them if not for the great value.

http://www.amazon.ca/Gangsters-Guns-...4728119&sr=8-4


IS this one in standard cases because they are released seperate? I thought if they were inclusive to being in a box set only, then they would use slimlines.
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post #39 of 46
7/18/07 at 11:53am

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I am disappointed that WHV has apparently gone back to using standard cases.

I am too, kinda. At first I hated them, but again, with spacial considerations winning out, I (and my wife) quickly became a fan. Especially of the 2-disc slimline cases that they put the Bond UEs in. When I saw that Camp Cult Classics sets were in full blown Amray cases, a part of me lamented all the wasted space.

Anyone know if WB is actively phasing Amrays back, or if it will be case by case for the foreseeable future?
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post #40 of 46
7/21/07 at 2:42pm

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2 more reviews from Savant:
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post #41 of 46
7/22/07 at 2:46am

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Originally Posted by JiM T
I am too, kinda. At first I hated them, but again, with spacial considerations winning out, I (and my wife) quickly became a fan. Especially of the 2-disc slimline cases that they put the Bond UEs in. When I saw that Camp Cult Classics sets were in full blown Amray cases, a part of me lamented all the wasted space.

exact same reaction I had too.

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Anyone know if WB is actively phasing Amrays back, or if it will be case by case for the foreseeable future?

I wonder if there was a feeling (or survey) that showed people thought they were getting 'more' with the regular amrays, or conversely, less with the thin-packs and were spending their money accordingly. I can't think of any other reason for them to go back to the amrays.
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post #42 of 46
7/22/07 at 10:16am

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"Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory Volume 2", due this Tuesday comes in clear slimcases with double sided inserts so you can read the chapter list on the inside, so Warner has not abandoned them completely.

Regards,
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post #43 of 46
7/24/07 at 3:19pm

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FWIW, DVD Beaver's tagged this the "DVD of the Month":
DVD Beaver Review
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post #44 of 46
7/25/07 at 4:51am

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^ Can't wait!!!

Btw, the reason for switching back to amarays is clear -- Warners are issuing these as separate standalone releases and have already stated in the past that in such circumstances, they would not use the slimlines. I believe they also went on record as saying that they wanted to stick with a consistency amongst releases and that the Film Noir box sets (despite last year's format) would continue to be released in regular keepcases. At least that's what I remember from a wHV chat a couple year's back...
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post #45 of 46
7/25/07 at 7:16am

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Originally Posted by MarcoBiscotti
^ Can't wait!!!

Btw, the reason for switching back to amarays is clear -- Warners are issuing these as separate standalone releases and have already stated in the past that in such circumstances, they would not use the slimlines. I believe they also went on record as saying that they wanted to stick with a consistency amongst releases and that the Film Noir box sets (despite last year's format) would continue to be released in regular keepcases. At least that's what I remember from a wHV chat a couple year's back...
Since that chat, in addition to "Film Noir Classics Collection Volume Two", they have released several box sets in slimlines of titles available separately in Amaray cases including "Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory Volume Two" released just yesterday as well as the "James Cagney Signature Collection", the "Literary Classics Collection", and a number of others. As a matter of fact, "The Doris Day Film Collection Volume Two" and "The Errol Flynn Signature Collection Volume Two" from earlier this year were slimline box/amaray singles releases and were also departures from the previous boxes in the series in this regard.

Back to the subject of next week's "Film Noir" set. I will not likely be able to review all five double features in the box by next week due to their length and the number of commentaries. As such, please let me know which titles you would most like to see reviewed first. I started a separate thread in the "Polls" forum for this purpose accessible at this link so as to not pollute this one with a bunch of lists

Regards,
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post #46 of 46
7/28/07 at 6:41am

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I wish all DVDs were released in slimlines, whether in a box set or not, unless they're some kind of special edition...the more space saved, the better as far as I'm concerned.

I received my copy of the film noir volume 4 the other day and I think this is one of the best sets yet..not only do we get twice as many films, but they're all very enjoyable films, and they're a lot better than the films in volume 3 that I remember. Bring on volume 5!
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