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  1. Jon Martin

    Warner Archive Discussion Thread (The Announcements/The Films)

    Over in the Laurel and Hardy thread there is a lot more about the Hal Roach properties (Laurel and Hardy, the Little Rascals, etc). Today they are owned by what is known as RHI (Robert Halmi Incorporated). They released a Little Rascals box set through Genius, but little has been heard since...
  2. Jon Martin

    BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Blockbu$ter Pricing

    Amazon had the complete series on Blu-Ray for $135 over the weekend. I saw it on Saturday, thought about it, and went to order it on Sunday...only it went up to $250.   I just started watching the series last week, watching the miniseries.   Love it so far. But, I guess I have to stick...
  3. Jon Martin

    Where is Me and Orson Welles?

    In the Target ad yesterday they listed the DVD as being available this week as a store exclusive.   No Blu-Ray.   As a Richard Linklater fan since SLACKER, this has got to be one of the worst releases of his films. It was barely released theatrically, and now quietly being released on DVD.
  4. Jon Martin

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: National Lampoon's Vacation

      From what I remember, that song was only used in the theatrical version. In all video versions (VHS and the previous two DVD releases) they have used a song by June Pointer.   Having only seen the film on video, I might be more upset to see it go back to the theatrical version!  
  5. Jon Martin

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: National Lampoon's European Vacation

    You are not alone. That is indeed one of the most quoted moments from any of the films. I'm more surprised that Colin ranked CHRISTMAS as the worst. Many today would say that is the best. Like IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, it has become something of a Holiday classic. In fact, it was the first...
  6. Jon Martin

    Blu-ray Review HTF BLU-RAY REVIEW: National Lampoon's European Vacation

    As for any editing of the film, other than TV airings (it used to air on the Disney Channel a lot), has it ever been edited? The previous two DVD releases (the second of which is where the commentary came from) were the PG-13 cut. I've always liked the film. On the commentary, Chevy Chase...
  7. Jon Martin

    USHE Announcement: Smokey and the Bandit: The 7-Movie Outlaw Collection

    What were the four TV movies?
  8. Jon Martin

    Deanna Durbin TCM Box Set

    Does anyone know what the issue is with the rights for SPRING PARADE? It has never been issued even on VHS and was one of the two films not included in the UK DVD set. It was released by Universal but something happened along the way.
  9. Jon Martin

    HTF DVD REVIEW: Saturday Night Live - The Complete 5th Season

    And don't forget SHOUT released MR MIKE'S MONDO VIDEO, which as an extra had several SNL skits. Also, they included the SNL "Broctune" sketch on the MR BELVEDERE set. So, that makes a lot of sense.
  10. Jon Martin

    Doug Pratt's DVDLaser newsletter - is it gone?

    Loved his newsletter back in the laserdisc days. I subscribed for several years. Unfortunately, I had to unsubscribe when DVD and the internet took off. It was a bit too expensive. In the laser days it was fine, as it was around the cost of a single laserdisc and one of the few sources...
  11. Jon Martin

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ A Star is Born (1954) -- in Blu-ray

    TCM HD was just added to my cable system. I don't know the details of the resolution, though widescreen films are shown in the proper aspect ratio. The channel has been advertising the upcoming Blu-ray quite a bit, showing a "making of" documentary on it several times a day. So, the airing...
  12. Jon Martin

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ A Star is Born (1954) -- in Blu-ray

    I probably shouldn't have used the word "complete". I meant the same version that will be coming out next week, not the 2 1/2 hour version. Sorry for the confusion.
  13. Jon Martin

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ A Star is Born (1954) -- in Blu-ray

    For those that can't wait until Tuesday, TCM will be showing the complete version on Saturday night.
  14. Jon Martin

    Deanna Durbin TCM Box Set

    CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY was released in the UK as part of the Durbin set. All but two films of hers were released. It was only SPRING PARADE and IT'S A DATE that didn't make the set. PARADE has, I don't believe, ever made it to home video in any official form. IT'S A DATE, which seems to turn up...
  15. Jon Martin

    Any Updates On the Ultimate Early Laurel and Hardy Boxset?

    Although it seems to be only in this country that the rights holders have done very little. Universal's set in the UK was very nice, if maybe not perfect. If Warner had the catalog, they would indeed do a nice job with it. That way, they could have all the Little Rascals together as...
  16. Jon Martin

    USHE Announcement: The Barbara Stanwyck Collection

    Dave Kehr, the author of the NY Times piece, has more on the framing issues on his site.
  17. Jon Martin

    Laurel and Hardy shorts on dvd?

    Is Genius still in business? They used to release all the Weinstein films, but TWC has moved to Sony. The Genius website hasn't been updated in a while, and the RHI link on the site is dead.
  18. Jon Martin

    HTF DVD REVIEW: Ride with the Devil

    Has anyone compared this transfer to the original one? The Universal DVD is still in print and only $12 at Amazon. With those extras it doesn't look like it would be worth the upgrade. Although the Criterion is the only Blu-Ray.
  19. Jon Martin

    Apple iPad buyers / Owners thread

    Although MODERN FAMILY is produced by Fox, not Disney. Great episode. My favorite line, the wife telling the husband there will be more iPads next week.. "Don't worry, you can get it next week." "Next week??? That is the WORST thing you can say to an early adopter!"
  20. Jon Martin

    THE WIRE COMPLETE SERIES - Any Problems?

    I've been watching THE WIRE on Netflix. I'm halfway through the second season and all the critics are right, this is one of the greatest series ever to air on TV. The problem is, beginning with season two, all the discs seem to be extremely scratched up. Episodes freeze up midway through in...
  21. Jon Martin

    Dempsey and Makepiece, Champions set 2 DVD?

    Hi James, I doubt either will make it to the States. But, with multi region players available for under $50 (I bought an upconverting Panasonic at Wal-Mart for $40), there is no reason not to have one. I have the DEMPSEY sets. I haven't gotten around to watching it yet other than the...
  22. Jon Martin

    Warner Archive Discussion Thread (The Announcements/The Films)

    BEING HUMAN will be released in April by the Archive.
  23. Jon Martin

    MGM's problems holding up other film releases on Blu-Ray?

    I don't know if anyone has seen this story about all the financial problems with MGM and the deals they have. Here is another story by the same author of how they got in the mess they are in today.
  24. Jon Martin

    The Life & Times of Grizzly Adams

    No news. Paramount probably still doesn't even realize they own it. Not that it would matter, as they have slowed down DVD releases. But it deserves a release.
  25. Jon Martin

    Universal Vault Series - Amazon.com exclusive DVD-Rs

    I think that is one of the factors. Even TCM only shows a couple of her films on a regular basis. At least one was remade so the original was taken out of circulation. There are rights issues with others.
  26. Jon Martin

    Universal Vault Series - Amazon.com exclusive DVD-Rs

    Sadly, that is probably true. In the 30's and 40's, she was the biggest female star on the planet, the highest paid actress in Hollywood. She was Winston Churchill's favorite actress, Anne Frank had a photo of her on her wall, Mussolini even published a letter to get her to intervene to stop...
  27. Jon Martin

    Universal Vault Series - Amazon.com exclusive DVD-Rs

    I believe that is the case. While Warner owns the rights in the US, in other countries, other studios may hold the rights. Take for example the Laurel and Hardy box set released in the UK recently. It was released by Universal. If Universal UK had a website, they couldn't sell that...
  28. Jon Martin

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Whip It -- in Blu-ray

    It was honestly one of my favorites of 2009 as well. It made my Top Ten even. I've actually seen it on a few others. So few saw it theatrically that it should turn out to be a big surprise to some on DVD and Blu-Ray.
  29. Jon Martin

    PHE Announcement: Paramount Pictures Launches Online Store With Fan-Favorite Film Merchandise, DVDs

    I think it is the economy that canibalised regular DVD releases. People cut down on buying, stores stopped carrying every title, so they had to figure out another way to release titles. Paramount however has basically put their catalogue releases on hold. Other than the occasional Centennial...
  30. Jon Martin

    WHV Announcement: Mystic River and The Music Man (Blu-ray)

    I watched the Music Man Blu-Ray over the weekend and have to say if you like the film, it is worth the upgrade. Great film. I was happy with the transfer. The extras are the same as the previous DVD.
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