Brian Fowler Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) And it's official https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/2648-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975 They got the rights to the other 4 for this... But it appears only the U.S. cut of King Kong vs Godzilla. Means the Japanese still has never been officially released in America. Edit: or maybe I'm reading it wrong. It might be that KK v G has both cuts, and most of these only have the original Japanese. Edit edit: yup, I was reading it wrong, it has both cuts of Godzilla/Godzilla King of the Monsters! and King Kong vs Godzilla, and the official international English dubs of another six of them. 8 discs, so presumably everything after the first one are going to be two to a disc. Edited July 25, 2019 by Brian Fowler 1
Control Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) Just replying to include the image (spoilered for sized) Edited July 25, 2019 by Control Poster image inside spoiler tags 1
nate Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I saw this on my FB feed, and I came directly here. I'd have commented "OMG" or words to that effect if I'm not sitting on day 2 of a 3 day ban (told a guy who was being a straight-up asshole to me to "go fuck [him]self and he reported me). 1
jaedmc Posted July 25, 2019 Author Posted July 25, 2019 YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 2
Contentious C Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 I'm gonna need a bigger boa--uhh, bookcase. 3
nate Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 I'm conflicted. I have pretty much all of these already, so I'm not 100% sure about the double-dip. It's the same conflict that's keeping me from getting the Criterion Lone Wolf & Cub set.
jaedmc Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 This may be one of the best years EVAR for me in terms of grail bluray releases. I mean a LOT of films that I was actively searching and pining for got releases this year. This Godzilla release was the dream set that I've been hoping to be revealed in every newsletter from Criterion for over two years. And it's only July. Good time to be a collector. 3
Curt McGirt Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 I just hope that fucker doesn't sell out before December...
Brian Fowler Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 On one hand, I own every one of them in at least one format. On the other, there are the two I don't own physical, and three of the four I don't in the Japanese version. And there's also the fact that roughly half the movies have never been released on Blu Ray in the US (Raids, Mothra vs, Ghidorah, Astro Monster, Son of, All Monsters Attack, vs Mechagodzilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla) If they are doing new transfers, then, in a way, none of them are double dipping except the original. But, in all seriousness, I do already have Godzilla, Ebriah, Destroy All Monsters, Hedorah, Gigan, and Megalon on dual-language Blu, so those are pretty much double dipping for me. (I also have KK vs on Blu, but it's the American cut only) This, for me, is a no brainier... But I think it's safe to say I'm one of the biggest Godzilla fans on this board. 1
Brian Fowler Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Also, silly little fun side note: Ebriah, Horror of the Deep (aka Godzilla vs the Sea Monster) and Godzilla vs Megalon will become the first two movies to ever be both featured on MST3K and released by Criterion. 1
odessasteps Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Cant wait to hear Peter Bogdanovich discussing Jet Jaguar. "One night, Orson and I were discussing Jet Jaguar's size changing, but Dick Cavett only wanted to talk about Godzilla's dropkick." Edited July 26, 2019 by odessasteps 3
Brian Fowler Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 Speaking of Jet Jaguar... Ultraman is getting a Blu-ray release for later this year, as well as Ultra Q. Last I saw, Amazon had each up for about $22 in the normal editions, as well as more expensive steel book versions.
piranesi Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 The current Kino Lorber sale is dangerous. There's so much I want on there that isn't streaming anywhere. Must. Hold. Off. But... COME ON!!!!! 1
Curt McGirt Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 jfkl;jfewkl;hngilek'nvimo;blrnmkl'; Fucking Revenge of the Ninja is out of stock. Goddammit. Ah well. What I want to know is what THIS film is all about: 1
nate Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said: jfkl;jfewkl;hngilek'nvimo;blrnmkl'; Fucking Revenge of the Ninja is out of stock. Goddammit. Ah well. What I want to know is what THIS film is all about: It seems like one of those "exactly what it says on the tin" kinda films. I might watch this one once in thru the Phantasm series (finish iv tonight).
nate Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, odessasteps said: Is that pre or post SW for Anthony Daniel's? Post. It's a film from the 1990s.
AxB Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 I've seen it. It was a long time ago, and I don't remember it. But my Dad rented it from the video shop because he liked the title.
Brian Fowler Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 5:14 PM, piranesi said: The current Kino Lorber sale is dangerous. There's so much I want on there that isn't streaming anywhere. Must. Hold. Off. But... COME ON!!!!! Gotta love the tiny little "not to be confused with" before "King Kong" about 4 times the size.
odessasteps Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 The Godzilla box set is available to pre order from BN.com. 20% off, but not the 50% criterion sale
nate Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: Gotta love the tiny little "not to be confused with" before "King Kong" about 4 times the size. And "defy the JAWS of giant shark".
piranesi Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, nate said: And "defy the JAWS of giant shark". I love that it's not "the Giant Shark"...Like, his name is "Giant Shark" and the snakes name is "Monster Reptile". It's like WWE rebranding of guys names. If you know the movie the absolute best part is that A*P*E* stands for Attacking Primate monstEr...which is 1000 times worse than SpECTRE. Edited July 28, 2019 by piranesi 2
nate Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, piranesi said: I love that it's not "the Giant Shark"...Like, his name is "Giant Shark" and the snakes name is "Monster Reptile". It's like WWE rebranding of guys names. If you know the movie the absolute best part is that A*P*E* stands for Attacking Primate monstEr...which is 1000 times worse than SpECTRE. I feel obligated ... Gi-ant Shark, *doo doo, de doo de doo*/ Gi-ant Shark, *doo doo, de doo de doo*/ Gi-ant Shark, *doo doo, de doo de doo*/ Giant Shark (I hate myself.) Edited July 29, 2019 by nate
piranesi Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, nate said: I feel obligated ... Gi-ant Shark, *doo doo, de doo de doo*/ Gi-ant Shark, *doo doo, de doo de doo*/ Gi-ant Shark, *doo doo, de doo de doo*/ Giant Shark (I hate myself.) I just want to make sure that you are fully aware, before I deploy this, that you deserve it and accept your guilt. Spoiler Edited July 29, 2019 by piranesi 2
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