twiztor Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Dude that movie is a treasure, and that set is a must-have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 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: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister TV Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Mekka would always steal the show when Laverne and Shirley did the “variety show” episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Kino releasing a 3 disc UHD of Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL: https://www.kinolorber.com/product/touch-of-evil-4kuhd-4k-uhd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 If you're a Criterion subscriber, you should have gotten an email with a $10 gift code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I kept asking about the Criterion grand Budapest hotel until it finally got released. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 March Criterions love Jones, the last waltz, flight of the phoenix, le circle rogue, adoption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 22 hours ago, odessasteps said: March Criterions love Jones, the last waltz, flight of the phoenix, le circle rogue, adoption Circle rouge!!!!! Yeeeees! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 4 hours ago, nate said: Circle rouge!!!!! Yeeeees! On UHD, no less. My wife immediately preordered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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