I bought Last Year at Marienbad and Transylvania 6-5000
― so tonight that I might ramona quimby (f. hazel), Friday, 12 March 2021 02:52 (three years ago) link
Limited myself to just 4 because I've actually been going pretty hog-wild on Indicator/Arrow since getting a region-free player for the first time in a decade.
The Mortal StormThe Best Years of Our LivesOn Dangerous GroundWaiting for Guffman (I somehow keep losing this one to lendees)
― avatar of a kind of respectability homosexual culture (Eric H.), Friday, 12 March 2021 16:39 (three years ago) link
On Dangerous Ground! Keep meaning to buy that one. Maybe this time...
― Nhex, Friday, 12 March 2021 16:58 (three years ago) link
Yup, the site even says Final $4 for $44. Maybe time to get some advance gifts.
― Nhex, Friday, 12 March 2021 17:00 (three years ago) link
SHOPWB15 brings it down to 4 for $37.50 (plus taxes and shipping)
― daily growing, Friday, 12 March 2021 17:48 (three years ago) link
ty!
― Nhex, Friday, 12 March 2021 17:49 (three years ago) link
Definitely snagging a copy of Dead of Night from Kino. Tempted to get the Classics of Yiddish Cinema box as well for $30, if only for the restoration of The Dybbuk, which I've only ever seen in a VHS dub ripped from YouTube years ago with patchy subtitles.
― nobody like my rap (One Eye Open), Friday, 12 March 2021 18:30 (three years ago) link
I have but have not yet watched the Yiddish Cinema box, but I would advise checking out some reviews before you buy. They did some weird shit with the subtitles where, in some instances, they subtitled over existing subtitles that I guess were on the actual print. Some people are not crazy about this decision.
― Stefan Twerkelle (Old Lunch), Friday, 12 March 2021 18:56 (three years ago) link
Like this:https://images.static-bluray.com/reviews/22211_28_large.jpg
― Stefan Twerkelle (Old Lunch), Friday, 12 March 2021 19:00 (three years ago) link
Oh I should've pointed out too, if you haven't figured it out already, that the 4 for $44 is a bit of a misnomer inasmuch as everything is $11 a pop when you buy four or more.
― Stefan Twerkelle (Old Lunch), Friday, 12 March 2021 20:40 (three years ago) link
whoa, thanks for the heads up OL. yeah the print i'm familiar with (that i assume must be the one they restored) had what appeared to be burned-in english subs on about 3/4 of it. odd that they wouldnt just leave those and do the missing sections, but instead box over the existing english subtitles with... other english subtitles? maybe some kind of legal rights regarding the new translation? how odd.
― nobody like my rap (One Eye Open), Friday, 12 March 2021 20:58 (three years ago) link
No idea what the situation is with this particular release, but there's also the possibility that they considered the previous translation bad enough that correcting it takes precedence over aesthetics.
I recently watched Behram Beyzai's Downpour, where the only existing copy has burnt in subtitles. The restoration (from Scorsese's world cinema project) left these in, and while from an artistic pov I'm sure it's the best choice, it was still frustrating knowing that the subs were only cpaturing 40% of the dialogue.
― Daniel_Rf, Saturday, 13 March 2021 13:21 (three years ago) link
Oops, sorry y'all, I missed one. Assuming you still have any money left, there's also an Indicator sale running through tomorrow: https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/collections/sale
― Stefan Twerkelle (Old Lunch), Sunday, 14 March 2021 12:31 (three years ago) link
Hmm... maybe I should put that stimmy to good use, finally get all-region BR player
― Nhex, Sunday, 14 March 2021 20:31 (three years ago) link
It's worth it!
― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 14 March 2021 21:08 (three years ago) link
I just got a region free 4K for Xmas and have basically spent the last two months buying stuff I’ve wanted for years.
― avatar of a kind of respectability homosexual culture (Eric H.), Sunday, 14 March 2021 21:28 (three years ago) link
Yeah it's a perfect (and justified) temptation to do just that. (Signed, guy who picked up the Gormenghast Blu-ray yesterday.)
― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 14 March 2021 21:29 (three years ago) link
Note for the interested - 4K discs are all region free, regardless of origin or player. Blurays are obviously still subject to region A/B/C restrictions.
― assert (MatthewK), Monday, 15 March 2021 02:15 (three years ago) link
Went with The Yakuza, On Dangerous Ground, The Shop Around the Corner, The Hunger, and Judgment Night on the WB sale. Cut about half of my wishes from the cart to get it down to only those titles.
― Nhex, Monday, 15 March 2021 02:58 (three years ago) link
I went well and truly overboard with this WB Archive sale, thanks to having plenty of advance warning (and to make up for missing basically every previous one). Blew a not inconsiderable chunk of my stimbus on 16 titles to get to free shipping:
Curse of the Cat People (the inevitable fuckup that no big sale purchase can be without; I didn't realize there was a blu-ray from Shout Factory so I'll try and flip this somehow)Lady in the LakeDesperate LivingM ButterflyTwice Upon a TimePink FlamingosThe Witches bluThe Boy Friend bluPerformance blu (dumb mistake with the audio track aside, it's one of my favorite movies of all time and a nice upgrade over the SD disc)Suspicion bluKey Largo bluBody Snatchers (Ferrara) bluThe Hunger bluOut of the Past bluThe Thing From Another World bluDial M for Murder blu
― You guys are caterpillar (Telephone thing), Tuesday, 16 March 2021 14:41 (three years ago) link
I bought five titles from Kino Lorber last night: Blue Collar, the restoration of Murnau's Faust, Bob le Flambeur, and two Forties noirs: Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (come on, with that title, how could I not?) and Cover Up.
― but also fuck you (unperson), Wednesday, 17 March 2021 12:28 (three years ago) link
Very risky buying based off titles. But I take this risk regularly.
― flappy bird, Wednesday, 17 March 2021 17:54 (three years ago) link
Oh, I read a review of it several years ago that stuck it in my head. But it is an all-time great title.
― but also fuck you (unperson), Wednesday, 17 March 2021 17:55 (three years ago) link
You've convinced me
― flappy bird, Wednesday, 17 March 2021 17:56 (three years ago) link
I bought Burn, Witch, Burn based on the title. They got me! It was originally titled Night of the Eagle!
― so tonight that I might ramona quimby (f. hazel), Thursday, 18 March 2021 02:45 (three years ago) link
are there any good podcasts that cover this sort of stuff? or just older films in general.those Indicator Noir boxsets have become lust objects for me
― ( X '____' )/ (zappi), Thursday, 18 March 2021 07:04 (three years ago) link
I think in terms of being purely about home video releases Just The Discs is probably your best bet. If we're talking old movies in general that widens the remit considerably: The Movies That Made Me (co-hosted by Joe Dante), Cinema Smorgasbord (mostly off the beaten track stuff), Cinema60 (deep dives on stuff from that decade), Important Cinema Club, PopScreen (films featuring or about pop stars) are some of my faves.
Also if you're in the UK and looking to navigate the Talking Pictures TV schedule - or if you're just looking for some good old timey British film recs - I co-host the official Talking Pictures TV Podcast :)
― Daniel_Rf, Thursday, 18 March 2021 10:52 (three years ago) link
cool! I should watch Talking Pictures more than I should, I just never think of watching "normal" tv these days so something that flags up forthcoming stuff would definitely help. it's like I'm your target audience!
― ( X '____' )/ (zappi), Thursday, 18 March 2021 11:22 (three years ago) link
Shout! Select sale: https://www.shoutfactory.com/sale/shout-select-ticket-to-savings
I love Shout! Factory's output but their sale prices are usually a little meh. That said, these are about the lowest prices you're likely to see for some of this stuff.
Also, I have no idea what the criteria is for their Select line. It's the same mixture of high- and lowbrow that constitutes the rest of their stuff, and they generally put together a solid package of supplements, so...(shrugs). But if you've been looking to pick up a copy of both Holy Motors and Doctor Detroit, now's your chance!
― Clem McFlannery's Clam Phlegm Cannery (Old Lunch), Friday, 19 March 2021 23:31 (three years ago) link
Three O' Clock High was released on BR! Wow! But yeah, prices are a tad high.
― Nhex, Saturday, 20 March 2021 00:49 (three years ago) link
I bought a Shout Select blu of Shakedown (1988) after a friend couldn't stop talking about it.
― Daniel_Rf, Saturday, 20 March 2021 18:39 (three years ago) link
haha, I got Holy Motors and... the 'Burbs
― so tonight that I might ramona quimby (f. hazel), Saturday, 20 March 2021 19:16 (three years ago) link
i didn't get anything but this inspired me to finally drop $$$ on the scream factory friday the 13th set
― mellon collie and the infinite bradness (BradNelson), Saturday, 20 March 2021 19:46 (three years ago) link
money i don't have.... many movies i already own...... whateverrrrr
I'm saving so much money by not going to bars
― so tonight that I might ramona quimby (f. hazel), Saturday, 20 March 2021 19:57 (three years ago) link
Arrow Academy getting folded into Arrow proper
Academy fans, we have some big changes to share with you all... The good news is this isn't a goodbye so please make sure to follow us over on @ArrowFilmsVideo to keep up to date. We thank you all for your years of support and hope you stick with us! pic.twitter.com/yAy5vrfvqF— Arrow Academy (@Academy_Arrow) March 22, 2021
― Daniel_Rf, Tuesday, 23 March 2021 12:03 (three years ago) link
Also just a vague announcement atm but there's gonna be a big Arrow sale on/around Easter. Start savin' yer change, kids!
― Clem McFlannery's Clam Phlegm Cannery (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 23 March 2021 12:06 (three years ago) link
i don't think i'd realised before reading that tweet that Second Run were part of Arrow.
― koogs, Tuesday, 23 March 2021 12:16 (three years ago) link
also i notice they have released Imamura's Black Rain but only as part of a triple release for £50, and i've already got one of the other films 8(
― koogs, Tuesday, 23 March 2021 12:37 (three years ago) link
I think Arrow distribute Second Run (also: Third Window Films, which do interesting Japanese stuff) but it's not a sub-label like Arrow Academy was.
― Daniel_Rf, Tuesday, 23 March 2021 13:11 (three years ago) link
Arrow sale now live.
For UK-ers: https://arrowfilms.com/shop/easter-carnage-sale/For US-ers: https://grindhousevideo.com/collections/easter-carnage-sale
― You Can't Have the Woogie Without a Little Boogie (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 17:09 (three years ago) link
This has to be the last sale I partake in until the next B&N one, seriously. Stocked up on Altman (Gosford Park + Images), the Imamura box and Distant Voices, Still Lives.
― avatar of a kind of respectability homosexual culture (Eric H.), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 17:12 (three years ago) link
Went a bit mad on that Second Run sale as I haven't exactly been splashing out lately anyway, got this lot for £60 all in:The Fabulous Baron MunchausenFruit of Paradise A Jester's Tale Red Psalm Distant Journey The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On Journey to the Beginning of Time Invention for Destruction Silence and Cry The Shop on the High Street A Case for a Rookie Hangman
I've never been disappointed yet by anything they've put out, also not too bothered about the lack of Criterion-style extras tbh.
― tonto's expanding waistband (Matt #2), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 17:55 (three years ago) link
Oh man, lots of good stuff on that Arrow sale. Maybe I should burn more of that stimulus money...
― Nhex, Tuesday, 30 March 2021 18:05 (three years ago) link
The extras on Second Run discs aren't bad, by and large!
― Daniel_Rf, Tuesday, 30 March 2021 18:41 (three years ago) link
um, easily a dozen things in the arrow sale that would sit unwatched in front of the tv for years before i got around to them.
― koogs, Tuesday, 30 March 2021 19:20 (three years ago) link
plugged the gaps in my Yakuza Papers collectionDaisies was removed from my basket at checkout :(
― ( X '____' )/ (zappi), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 19:27 (three years ago) link
For those who aren't in the know: if you see an Arrow box set that tickles your fancy, buy it and buy it quick. They seem to almost all wind up as limited editions whether that's the stated intent or not (although some do eventually get rereleased minus the frills).
― You Can't Have the Woogie Without a Little Boogie (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 20:24 (three years ago) link
And I mean limited. There's at least two that immediately come to mind which were released in the latter half of 2020 and are already OOP.
― You Can't Have the Woogie Without a Little Boogie (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 20:26 (three years ago) link
Wasn't going to bother with Arrow sale but HGL, Phantasm and Vincent Price/Poe box sets at half price yes please.
I'm still suffering from last month's Network sale where they offered 40% of everything and I ended up dropping a couple of hundred quid.
― Well *I* know who he is (aldo), Tuesday, 30 March 2021 21:52 (three years ago) link