As a prelude, in 1992 I began retailing CDs, movies and games, and. except for dropping CDs, remain in the business. In those yrs., I elected to sit-out both Sega Saturn and the HD format; in each situation, I correctly guessed those formats to be unsuccessful.
As to if Blu-ray is worth the...
I'm awaiting the following:
1-Beau Brummell-Stewart Granger
2-Belarus File-Telly Savalas
3-Blades of Courage-Colm Feore
4-Corsican Bros., The-Trevor Eve
5-Desiree-Marlon Brando
6-Les Miserables-Richard Jordan*
7-Man In the Iron Mask, The-Richard Chamberlain
8-Mark of Zorro-Frank Langella
9-Son...
I have 3 PD movies in my collection, with Santa Fe Trail, while not perfect, being watchable. The remaining 2, The Lady and the Highwayman & The Sword of Lancelot, are in deplorable condition. Please share if you've knowledge of a company releasing an acceptable disc for either selection...
Cliff,
My interest in Shout products is different that what has been covered in these pages; specifically, it's the concerts you folks release from T. J. Lubinsky. I originally purchased the 2 disc 2005 Doo Wop recorded at the Sands in Atlantic City, only to learn a 3 disc version existed...
While I think Warner would've marketed this title for less than Olive and may have included more extras, I'm in no way disappointed. Elated would more closely describe my feelings that (1) I'll be able to view this movie in its OAR, (2) it may have deleted scenes and (3) it should be far...
The title I wish to order, Skin Game, has the following in parentheses: EST-MOD. In checking though, I wasn't able to determine the meaning. My concern is with what appears to be very poor customer service, the comments in this thread, and Barrie Maxwell's article at Digital Bits. Hopefully, one...
Yesterday, Digital Bits listed "AN" Ivanhoe from Sony for sale on 05/05/09. It that this title was released on VHS by Columbia, it would seem logical it's the 1982 version with Jas. Mason, Anthony Andrews, Lysette Anthony, et al. Anyone with knowledge of the above title, please share. Thank...
Charles,
The only Kartes titles I own are the aforementioned 3, and Universal's "Against All Flags"; I'm not familiar with those you've stated.
Bob Engleman
I'm now 65, and my memory may be faulting on the below, but this is what I recall; any corrections will be gladly appreciated.
In the early 80s, Paramount leased 3 western/action titles to Kartes Communication:
Pony Express
Buccaneers
Villa Rides!
After the expiration of the agreement...
IMO, if ever a movie needed to be shot in Technicolor, this is such a title; according to the DVD, it wasn't due to a shortage of money. I checked the IMDb, but the box office figures weren't available. I'm curious, how much would color have added to the picture cost in the late 40s? Bob Engleman
Ben, I read your comment in complete surprise, as I didn't RANT, but merely stated my experience. In addition, my reference to Bill Hunt wasn't in any fashion meant as, nor do I understand how you made an interpretation of, an insult; that notwithstanding, you certainly did feel offended...
Next month marks the beginning of my 16th yr. in the business, and the 2nd for HD. Predicated upon the 3 format wars of which I'd knowledge, I chose to pass on the product. To this date, I've neither received any requests for, nor had any customers mention its existence. In addition, I also...
I'd be a buyer of the following: 1.Rio Conchos In addition, the below titles released on Fox's video subsidiary Playhouse: 1.Count of Monte Cristo, The-Richard Chamberlain 2.Man In The Iron Mask, The-Richard Chamberlain 3.Quarterback Princess 4.Warriors, The (Dark Avenger)-Errol...
Before purchasing this title, I'd never "double dipped", but I wanted a copy that included the Battle of the Coral Sea, so I took the plunge. Much to my surprise, while there were extra scenes included--a chessy Heston & Sullivan romance, ( just what was needed to accent the cheesy Albert &...
Unfortunately, for we who so enjoy movies, often the 2nd/ last entry in a franchise's terrible. Below I've listed from bad to worst, my sinful 7. The rating criteria I've used, is my opinion of the spread between the original, and sequel. 07.First Blood--Rambo 06.Dirty Dozen--DD Next Mission...
I'd be a buyer of the following: 1.Mark of Zorro, The--Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland 2.Pony Express--Charleton Heston, Rhonda Fleming 3.Rio Conchos--Rich. Boone, Stuart Whitman 4.Skin Game--Jas. Garner, Lou Gossett 5.Son of the Morning Star--Gary Cole, Dean Stockwell 6.There Was a...