ClassicFlix Discussion Thread (2 Viewers)

[tsodcollector]

They're still airing them on the Decades TV Channel from 2:30-3 AM CT Monday through Friday, for those that get that channel like here in Chicago on 26.6

We don't get decades tv channel.very seldom.

 

[jayembee]

FYI - With a street date of November 8th, I, THE JURY - SPECIAL LIMITED EDTION (4KUHD/BD/3DBD) will start shipping tomorrow (2 weeks early) for those who have purchased at directly at Classicflix.com.

Thank you. I was wondering why I suddenly saw the purchase come through my card today.

 

[dana martin]

New Newsletter is out on the site, good info, and for silent fans 4 of the Rascals are going to get a theatrical presentation with an musical accompaniment in Washington D.C. in November

 

[RolandL]

Thank you for the fast delivery!

Ordered 10/25 2:48pm. In my mailbox 10/27 10:42am.

 

[ClassicFlix]

Scheduled to street tomorrow, November 15th, The Little Rascals - The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition) has started shipping!

We've also cut a custom trailer for the release.

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About the restorations: Each short has been newly scanned from original Hal Roach 35mm film elements. Remastered, uncut and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never before. With restorations so glorious, it will be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time!

A must-have for any true Our Gang fan, this set also includes over 4 hours of bonus features.

- David
ClassicFlix Founder, Producer

 

[jayembee]

In the meantime, I just -- really, just a couple of minutes ago -- got an alert that my bonus disc is in the mailbox...

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

I've become a bit undecided. I'm really tempted to just buy the whole Centennial Edition set (probably from DeepDiscount) and probably give away my original 5 volumes or something instead of buying the bonus disc w/ (diff) boxset case(s) and waiting for eventual reissue of the volume 6 disc -- I ain't paying the very high asking price on Amazon (as that would actually make that route more expensive than just buying the whole set... and then, I wouldn't even have the extra duped discs to show for that).

Decisions, decisions...

_Man_

 

[BobO'Link]

Well... my "Centennial Edition" case w/bonus disc arrived today and I'm quite disappointed with that 6 disc case. It utilizes *stacking* discs for 4 of the discs (4 spindles with 2 intended to hold 2 discs stacked). The bottom disc has a slot structure where it slides partially under the top pair of discs and has very little protection, just the thin plastic outer wrap and paper, at that part of the case. It's not quite as bad as an "eco-case" but isn't that great. For a "premium" product, I expected "pages" inside the case with each disc on its own spindle. This means anyone who orders the "Centennial Edition" will get this type of case.

To add insult to injury, the inside labeling on that case doesn't reflect the original 6 disc layout but assumes the contents are the new "Centennial Edition" layout with 5 discs of shorts + the bonus disc. That means none of the titles are listed properly for those of us with *6* discs of shorts who were wanting this case for a more elegant and compact storage solution.

I'm now trying to decide what I'm going to do with it as, IMHO, it's an unacceptable storage solution.

The discs are on the bottom, single disc, spindle. The top spindle is for 2 discs, stacked. The spine tabs are intended to hold the discs in place and help prevent them coming loose in shipment/transport.

 

[Joel Arndt]

David and the ClassicFlix team. Thanks so much! Received my bonus disc two days earlier than expected. Looking forward to watching it.

 

[RobertMG]

Well... my "Centennial Edition" case w/bonus disc arrived today and I'm quite disappointed with that 6 disc case. It utilizes *stacking* discs for 4 of the discs (4 spindles with 2 intended to hold 2 discs stacked). The bottom disc has a slot structure where it slides partially under the top pair of discs and has very little protection, just the thin plastic outer wrap and paper, at that part of the case. It's not quite as bad as an "eco-case" but isn't that great. For a "premium" product, I expected "pages" inside the case with each disc on its own spindle. This means anyone who orders the "Centennial Edition" will get this type of case.

To add insult to injury, the inside labeling on that case doesn't reflect the original 6 disc layout but assumes the contents are the new "Centennial Edition" layout with 5 discs of shorts + the bonus disc. That means none of the titles are listed properly for those of us with *6* discs of shorts who were wanting this case for a more elegant and compact storage solution.

I'm now trying to decide what I'm going to do with it as, IMHO, it's an unacceptable storage solution.

The discs are on the bottom, single disc, spindle. The top spindle is for 2 discs, stacked. The spine tabs are intended to hold the discs in place and help prevent them coming loose in shipment/transport.
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[ManW_TheUncool]

Well... my "Centennial Edition" case w/bonus disc arrived today and I'm quite disappointed with that 6 disc case. It utilizes *stacking* discs for 4 of the discs (4 spindles with 2 intended to hold 2 discs stacked). The bottom disc has a slot structure where it slides partially under the top pair of discs and has very little protection, just the thin plastic outer wrap and paper, at that part of the case. It's not quite as bad as an "eco-case" but isn't that great. For a "premium" product, I expected "pages" inside the case with each disc on its own spindle. This means anyone who orders the "Centennial Edition" will get this type of case.

To add insult to injury, the inside labeling on that case doesn't reflect the original 6 disc layout but assumes the contents are the new "Centennial Edition" layout with 5 discs of shorts + the bonus disc. That means none of the titles are listed properly for those of us with *6* discs of shorts who were wanting this case for a more elegant and compact storage solution.

I'm now trying to decide what I'm going to do with it as, IMHO, it's an unacceptable storage solution.

The discs are on the bottom, single disc, spindle. The top spindle is for 2 discs, stacked. The spine tabs are intended to hold the discs in place and help prevent them coming loose in shipment/transport.
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That nudges me all the more to just buy the complete boxset (as I was already tempted) instead, not the bonus disc w/ the case.

_Man_

 

[BobO'Link]

That nudges me all the more to just buy the complete boxset (as I was already tempted) instead, not the bonus disc w/ the case.

_Man_

Just be aware that the case that comes with the bonus disc is likely the same as you'll get with the complete set. At least the disc descriptions would match the discs inside on that set.

The more I look at it and give it thought the more I'm inclined to just toss it and keep mine in the 6 original cases in which they came. The downside is the bonus disc package doesn't match the single releases standard, clear, BR cases but is designed to look better with that 6 disc case (artwork goes all the way up - no top BR banner part), and it's a bit thicker. Practically identical to the cases Criterion uses.

 

[cinefan]

Just be aware that the case that comes with the bonus disc is likely the same as you'll get with the complete set. At least the disc descriptions would match the discs inside on that set.

I received my complete Centennial Edition set today and can confirm it is indeed the same case that you got with your bonus disc order. I haven't played any of the discs but yes, presumably, the description matches the new disc layout. I was also surprised and disappointed by this case, especially the fact that two discs are stacked touching on each of two of the spindles. I think I likely will end up buying a different six disc case.

I was also somewhat disappointed that the printed film summaries included in the individual volumes are missing from the title list printed inside the complete collection cover. They were brief but well done, noting things like prominent cast member's first or last appearance. But I understand this is a space consideration with limited real estate on the inside of a single cover. I guess an insert could have included them. Fortunately I scanned those notes before selling my individual volumes; unfortunately I never acquired volume 6 so I don't have the notes I presume were included with that volume too.

I feel bad grousing about packaging when this whole project is otherwise so great. The bonus disc contents of course sound wonderful and I'm looking forward to checking them out. And I have every expectation that the shorts will look equally as beautiful as they did on the individual volumes.

 

[dana martin]

Got the new email for the newsletter people might want to check it out there's some great things coming from the UK on Blu-ray

 

[ClassicFlix]

Got the new email for the newsletter people might want to check it out there's some great things coming from the UK on Blu-ray

Yep. We announced 3 releases yesterday. Check them out here: https://www.classicflix.com/blog/2022/11/21/british-thrillers-and-horror-this-february

- David
ClassicFlix Founder, Producer

 

[ClassicFlix]

Our Winter Blowout Sale is live at ClassicFlix and includes our 70th Anniversary Limited Edition of Abbott and Costello's Jack and the Beanstalk (1952).

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[RobertMG]

Yep. We announced 3 releases yesterday. Check them out here: https://www.classicflix.com/blog/2022/11/21/british-thrillers-and-horror-this-february

- David
ClassicFlix Founder, Producer

What source for Human Monster BFI?

 

[ClassicFlix]

What source for Human Monster BFI?

It's the same UK master used by Network.

- David
ClassicFlix Founder, Producer

 

[Capt D McMars]

David, I would like to commend you and your team for all the wonderful work done, into this amazing collection of shorts and the fun barrel of bonus materials that you have assembled here for your release The Little Rascals: Complete Centenial Edition.
It seems that some are tossing the baby out with the bathwater here!! Could the packaging have been better, maybe...but the bottom line is the Cereal, not the box it came in!!! Looking at this collection, in it's totality, I am amazed at what you and your team were able to do and all for our benefit and for those in the future that never knew of these Hal Roach classics.
In this world there's always going to be haters...know that what you were able to accomplish will stand on it's own for generations to come!! Kudos!!

 

[jayembee]

Yep. We announced 3 releases yesterday. Check them out here: https://www.classicflix.com/blog/2022/11/21/british-thrillers-and-horror-this-february

- David
ClassicFlix Founder, Producer

You've got me curious. The two new Silver Series titles are listed as #22 (The Human Monster) and #23 (The Night Has Eyes). You don't seem to have anything as #21? Is that an oopsie, or is it something previously planned that's not ready for release?

And I guess with The Night Has Eyes and the previously released International Lady having separate DVD and BD editions that the Silver Series isn't DVD-only anymore.