DVD/BR Collector Thread for the Physical Media Enthusiasts

[twiztor]

my takeaways from that article:

oh, i didn't know Taylor Swift released her album as 45s. those reviews by uninformed purchasers are ridiculous.

"boo hoo, i loved my vinyl records and how it set me apart, and the major labels and renewed public interest are RUINING IT". He frames it as caring about the indie releases, but at every opportunity, complains about those "sweater wearing wine drinkers" that didn't care about vinyl until recently. I LIKED IT BEFORE IT WAS COOL. cry me a river. don't get me wrong, i love vinyl. i have about 4-500 records in my collection. Mostly classic rock from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. And i prefer original releases, not the RSD reissues (i think they're overpriced), but i have no problem with RSD. Both of the local record stores in my small town love it. It increases visibility. It drives business. Yes, most of the customers are just after the limited new releases, but the stores both do good business that day, both with old and new stock. Any guess what? Some of those "new" buyers find they really like the format and become regular customers. 

[odessasteps]

https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7615-how-to-get-your-citizen-kane-blu-ray-disc-1-replaced

Problem with the new D1 of the Kane Set. The article explains how to get a replacement. 

[Control]

My wife just up and bought the Arrow VENGEANCE TRAILS collection because it was on sale. Not even a Xmas gift or anything.

This means that I gave the following box sets in the mail:

VENGEANCE TRAILS (Arrow)
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA (Criterion)
NASTY HABITS (Severin)
ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS (Severin)

Those are the four primary film genres, I believe: Spaghetti Western, wuxia, nunsploitation, and folk horror.

 

Edited November 29, 2021 by Control

[nate]

On 11/26/2021 at 6:54 AM, Control said:

I’m in a Vinegar Syndrome collector FB group, and it’s astonishing how many people publish their Black Friday hauls, and it’s overwhelmingly or exclusively titles from the last four months being sold at the regular discount. Like, you could have avoided the rush and bought all of them last month for the same price—and got free shipping.

Me too!  "The Official Vinegar Syndrome Fan Group"?

Edited November 29, 2021 by nate

[Control]

40 minutes ago, nate said:

Me too!  "The Official Vinegar Syndrome Fan Group"?

Vinegar Syndrome Collectors.

It was good when I was looking for suggestions on the back catalogue. Now it’s just annoying.

[nate]

The OVSFG hasn't been too bad, but I suspect I haven't seen ALL the posts at times.

I do obnoxiously request that they rescue "Blood Salvage" from obscurity.

[Curt McGirt]

https://www.fangoria.com/original/dario-argento-phenomena-4k-limited-edition/

Wes Benscoter did the layout but I don't see any horrific death metal artistry. Hmmmm...

[jaedmc]

On 11/27/2021 at 9:15 AM, Control said:

What did you grab?

 

I actually went kind of light this year, even with the gift cards in my pocket.

Forgotten Gialli Vol. 3 to complete that set. I told myself I had to finish it before I moved on to the other sets like the Home Grown and the TV movie ones. I'll probably get both if they're around at the Half Way Sale.

Creature because Klaus Kinski

Trauma because Argento

TC-2000 and the Tiger Claws set because I'm very focused on expanding my 80's/90's martial arts sleaze. Also Bolo Yeung. Not because of Billy Blanks.

 

20 hours ago, nate said:

I do obnoxiously request that they rescue "Blood Salvage" from obscurity.

It's totally obnoxious, but I do love that every message board or forum poster has one movie they won't stop requesting.  I respect that kind of dedication to obscure movies.

[Control]

30 minutes ago, jaedmc said:

 

TC-2000 and the Tiger Claws set because I'm very focused on expanding my 80's/90's martial arts sleaze. Also Bolo Yeung. Not because of Billy Blanks.

 

And also Cynthia Rothrock!

[jaedmc]

Of course Rothrock. Last sale I got the Martial Law twofer. Just introduced her movies to my wife this past year with Yes, Madam! So Anything Rothrock is an auto-buy right now.

[Control]

If you haven’t spent all of your money already, Kino is having yet another sale: https://www.kinolorber.com/list/view/code/winter-wonderland-sale-2021

[Control]

People are very excited about this upcoming release of ALLIGATOR: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/alligator-collector-s-edition?product_id=7763

Never seen it, myself.

[Curt McGirt]

Dude that movie is a treasure, and that set is a must-have.

[Curt McGirt]

How could you not love this? It's practically a Larry Cohen movie starring Robert Forster, Michael Gazzo (Frankie Five Angels from Godfather II) and fuckin Henry Silva! Plus it had the poster/video cover that would put the fear of the alligator into any child: 

[Mister TV]

Mekka would always steal the show when Laverne and Shirley did the “variety show” episodes. 
 

 

[Control]

Kino releasing a 3 disc UHD of Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL: https://www.kinolorber.com/product/touch-of-evil-4kuhd-4k-uhd

 

[odessasteps]

If you're a Criterion subscriber, you should have gotten an email with a $10 gift code. 

[nate]

On 11/30/2021 at 4:52 PM, jaedmc said:

It's totally obnoxious, but I do love that every message board or forum poster has one movie they won't stop requesting.  I respect that kind of dedication to obscure movies.

Hey, that dedication got me a Criterion of "Ministry of Fear."  I doubt they were ever going to release it without my undying influence.p

[odessasteps]

I kept asking about the Criterion grand Budapest hotel until it finally got released.

[Control]

 

[odessasteps]

March Criterions 

love Jones, the last waltz, flight of the phoenix, le circle rogue, adoption

[Curt McGirt]

https://rue-morgue.com/blue-undergrounds-upgrade-of-1978s-the-toolbox-murders-arrives-next-month/

Ooof. I don't even know it needs an upgrade above VHS. The grainier the better?

[nate]

22 hours ago, odessasteps said:

March Criterions 

love Jones, the last waltz, flight of the phoenix, le circle rogue, adoption

Circle rouge!!!!!  Yeeeees!

[Control]

4 hours ago, nate said:

Circle rouge!!!!!  Yeeeees!

On UHD, no less. My wife immediately preordered it.

[Control]

On 9/28/2021 at 9:10 PM, Control said:

Trailer for Severin’s nunsploitation box set. VERY NSFW.

This has been stuck in the international USPS facility in LA since the 11th.

Severin has said they won’t look into international orders (I’m in Canada) unless there’s been no movement for two months.