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Dissapointed Owl posted:The Stanley Kubrick box set containing Lolita, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut for 25 GBP?
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Island Nation posted:Dr. Strangelove is Columbia and Spartacus is Universal so there's no chance they'll be on a WB collection of Kubrick but $40 for 7 Blu-Rays is pretty good. Um...
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Feb 3, 2012 03:55
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Looks like All Quiet on the Western Front is quite good: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/All-Quiet-on-the-Western-Front-Blu-ray/34353/#Review
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Feb 3, 2012 04:25
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I'm still hesitant to buy the Kubrick set after they reused the old, lovely transfer for A Clockwork Orange, despite the fact it was restored & screened at Cannes in 2011 and video from a clearly superior source is used in one of the extras on the very same disc.
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Feb 3, 2012 04:57
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Sporadic posted:The Conversation dropped to $11.49 on Amazon. Amazing movie and the Blu-Ray does it justice. It's $7.99 at Best Buy right now.
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Feb 3, 2012 05:56
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So is it really normal for Blu-Ray software companies to stop providing compatibility updates just a few years after your version comes out Because jesus christ, I do not want to have to pay $100 every two years if I want to keep being able to play Blu-Rays on my computer
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Feb 3, 2012 06:37
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frumpsnake posted:I'm still hesitant to buy the Kubrick set after they reused the old, lovely transfer for A Clockwork Orange, despite the fact it was restored & screened at Cannes in 2011 and video from a clearly superior source is used in one of the extras on the very same disc. The difference between the Blu-Ray and the restored version is amazing and makes me wonder about the other Kubricks, especially Eyes Wide Shut, which has the same blimpy look as the ACO blu.
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Feb 3, 2012 06:42
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Fag Boy Jim posted:So is it really normal for Blu-Ray software companies to stop providing compatibility updates just a few years after your version comes out Yeah that was my experience with blu-ray/HD-DVD on PCs a few years ago. With player prices down to $100 or so it's not worth the pain to try playing blu-ray on PC IMHO.
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Feb 3, 2012 08:27
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frumpsnake posted:I'm still hesitant to buy the Kubrick set after they reused the old, lovely transfer for A Clockwork Orange, despite the fact it was restored & screened at Cannes in 2011 and video from a clearly superior source is used in one of the extras on the very same disc. I just bought this set last week and am very pleased with it. It is a shame about A Clockwork Orange (especially as it is one of my favourite films ever), but the set itself is so nice and Space 2001 is one of the best blu rays I have ever seen. Also, there is no real problem with the packaging. Yes, the disks are a little difficult to get out, but it really is not that huge a deal.
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Feb 3, 2012 11:22
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Sporadic posted:Um... Explains the Limited part of that box set but every studio has their price. I'll take for 7 for $40 over 9 for $100 still.
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Feb 3, 2012 13:34
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Blu-Ray.com confirms Disney schedule The Lion King 2 and 1 1/2 - March 6th Pocahontas - Summer '12 The Rescuers/The Rescuers Down Under - Summer '12 The Aristocats - Aug. 7 Cinderella - Fall '12 Aladdin - Spring '13
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Feb 3, 2012 19:57
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That's a good lineup. What I wouldn't give for Hercules by next summer, though.
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Feb 3, 2012 20:45
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Does the Tree of Life Blu-Ray have anything good on the visual effects used in the film?
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Feb 4, 2012 01:07
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Quantum of Phallus posted:Does the Tree of Life Blu-Ray have anything good on the visual effects used in the film?
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Feb 4, 2012 04:32
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Wait, seriously? The big 30-dollar package of a film that was in production for like, what, six years is essentially barebones? There are so many deleted scenes aaaaa
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Feb 4, 2012 08:41
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fenix down posted:Nope. No commentary either. The only special feature is a half-hour behind the scenes featurette. I'm still holding out hope that Malick releases a 6 hour director's cut, with all the trimmings. I don't know what the hell could possibly be in there, besides everything. Literally everything.
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Feb 4, 2012 10:27
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I would really like to see a special feature on the special effects, they sound so cool  Serious lack of Douglas Trumbull-centric features, also considering that 2001 special effects documentary got cancelled.
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Feb 4, 2012 10:29
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A standalone version of Ben-Hur is getting released February 7th. Preorder is already up at Amazon. $13.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ASIN=B0074JOW5Y
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Feb 5, 2012 10:31
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Egbert Souse posted:Blu-Ray.com confirms Disney schedule Too much to hope for news on US ghibli releases? The answer is yes.
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Feb 5, 2012 16:36
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Just to make sure, the french release of Silent Hill (the one that doesn't suck) doesn't have english subtitles right? Because this says it does but others have stated it doesn't...
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Feb 6, 2012 10:44
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sportsgenius86 posted:It's $7.99 at Best Buy right now. Nice, Amazon just pricematched them. The Conversation http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ASIN=B005FUTBZA If somebody previously ordered it, call Amazon. They should give you the difference as a "one-time consideration".
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Feb 6, 2012 20:37
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Dissapointed Owl posted:Just to make sure, the french release of Silent Hill (the one that doesn't suck) doesn't have english subtitles right? It does.
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Feb 6, 2012 20:56
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Sporadic posted:Nice, Amazon just pricematched them. Thanks for the heads up, just called them and had them change the price since it hadn't been shipped or charged yet.
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Feb 6, 2012 21:10
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What the hell, I could've sworn it said it didn't on the back. Thanks a lot!
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Feb 6, 2012 21:25
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I love this scene in Wings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ddEPN-38s#t=1822s The zoom, it keeps going!  It's also a really funny scene with great drunk acting. It's really true that silent actors had to play their parts with their eyes not their voice.
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Feb 10, 2012 09:08
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That's a track, not a zoom  Great shot though.
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Feb 10, 2012 22:21
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The Se7en/Copycat/Taking Lives three-pack dropped down to $14.99 on Amazon. That's the cheapest it has been. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ASIN=B00634ML5E The Searchers/Wild Bunch/How The West Was Won three-pack is the same price. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ASIN=B00632KSCY
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Feb 10, 2012 22:57
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Man, I'm bummed that Western pack isn't availible in a European version. The slim PS3 can't play US imports, right? Also, is the cut of Blade Runner I want to get The Final Cut? It's the only one in blu-ray on the UK Amazon.
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Feb 11, 2012 00:20
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csidle posted:Also, is the cut of Blade Runner I want to get The Final Cut? It's the only one in blu-ray on the UK Amazon.
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Feb 11, 2012 00:20
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Does anyone know anything about the Akira blu-ray? I haven't seen the movie in years and I was just thinking about it so I looked up the blu-ray and it is out of print. I thought this was odd considering that it only came out in 2009. Was there something wrong with it? And are there plans to reissue it. I'd like to know that before paying a stupid price for it (well, also if it's even worth having because I still have the DVD edition). If done well I'd imagine that it looks great on blu-ray.
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Feb 11, 2012 00:32
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csidle posted:Man, I'm bummed that Western pack isn't availible in a European version. The slim PS3 can't play US imports, right? Actually, it should. Warner titles are usually region free.
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Feb 11, 2012 00:59
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CPL593H posted:Does anyone know anything about the Akira blu-ray? I haven't seen the movie in years and I was just thinking about it so I looked up the blu-ray and it is out of print. I thought this was odd considering that it only came out in 2009. Was there something wrong with it? And are there plans to reissue it. I'd like to know that before paying a stupid price for it (well, also if it's even worth having because I still have the DVD edition). If done well I'd imagine that it looks great on blu-ray. I've got it and I think it looks pretty drat good, and DVDTalk gave it a positive review: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/36318/akira/ Couldn't tell you why it's out of print, but if you like the movie I wouldn't hesitate to pick it up. EDIT: drat, it's going for over $80 used on amazon... Probably not worth that much. I would assume it will get a reissue at some point. gey muckle mowser fucked around with this message at 01:47 on Feb 11, 2012 |
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Daveski posted:I've got it and I think it looks pretty drat good, and DVDTalk gave it a positive review: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/36318/akira/ I'm seeing it in some places for 30-50. There's no way I'd pay more than that for a blu-ray. I thought it was strange that it was out of print, especially since it was issued so recently.
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Feb 11, 2012 03:39
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CPL593H posted:I'm seeing it in some places for 30-50. There's no way I'd pay more than that for a blu-ray. I thought it was strange that it was out of print, especially since it was issued so recently. But I still have the 2-disc DVD set with plenty of special features so it's all good.
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Feb 11, 2012 04:51
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fenix down posted:I've never seen it below $35. It's one of my favorite movies so I got it anyway, and I'd say it was worth it. The picture quality is excellent, and the Japanese audio sounds better than the DVD. One drawback is that the special features are basically nonexistent. Also it regretfully doesn't have the English dub from the VHS. Are people still up in arms about the original English dub? I managed to find a copy of the VHS at a thrift store a few years back so I'm convered if I ever want to see that version again, but I had no idea until recently that it was such a touchy subject. From what I've heard the English dub from 99 was a much better translation. I remember when I first saw the newer version I noticed it was changed, but I was always fairly indifferent about it.
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Feb 11, 2012 05:08
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CPL593H posted:Are people still up in arms about the original English dub? I managed to find a copy of the VHS at a thrift store a few years back so I'm convered if I ever want to see that version again, but I had no idea until recently that it was such a touchy subject. From what I've heard the English dub from 99 was a much better translation. I remember when I first saw the newer version I noticed it was changed, but I was always fairly indifferent about it.
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Feb 11, 2012 05:16
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fenix down posted:I'm not, but I assume some people are (on the internet). It would just be fun, that's all. I have a VHS copy, but it's blurry enough to offset any nostalgic factor the old audio could provide. Yeah I haven't ever felt like watching it, so I have no idea how it looks. I just figured that for a dollar it was worth having specifically because it's an alternate version of the movie. The internet being the way it is, there's probably someone who made a "fan edit" that adds the original English dialogue to the restored version of the movie.
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Feb 11, 2012 05:23
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Speaking of stuff going out of print, I was shocked to discover that the director's cut of zodiac is out of print and fetching ridiculous prices (at least in the minds of amazon marketplace sellers). Is this going to be a thing with blurays, where there's just an initial run and if it sells too slowly the studio abandons it? And the original dub of Akira is great because everyone sounds like a ninja turtle. It's the only one I've ever seen, and I've only seen it twice--that has to grant it some kind of status making it historically significant enough to preserve on a home video release.
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Feb 11, 2012 07:32
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Jack Gladney posted:And the original dub of Akira is great because everyone sounds like a ninja turtle. It's the only one I've ever seen, and I've only seen it twice--that has to grant it some kind of status making it historically significant enough to preserve on a home video release. This is no coincidence. That version of the movie is famous for having some of the Ninja Turltes voice actors doing the voiceover work.
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Jack Gladney posted:Speaking of stuff going out of print, I was shocked to discover that the director's cut of zodiac is out of print and fetching ridiculous prices (at least in the minds of amazon marketplace sellers). Is this going to be a thing with blurays, where there's just an initial run and if it sells too slowly the studio abandons it? http://www.amazon.com/Zodiac-Directors-Blu-ray-Mark-Ruffalo/dp/B0013BCWEW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328942312&sr=8-2 This one lists it for 25, and Amazon claims it's all regions.
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