Charade: "Widescreen Collector's Edition"?
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Charade: "Widescreen Collector's Edition"?
The Criterion Collection edition of Charade is probably out of my price range but I'd like to get a copy of this film. Has anyone watched the inexpensive "Widescreen Collector's Edition", and what is the transfer quality of it like?
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The best version available other than the Criterion is on the flip side of the DVD- The Truth About Charlie. As per one of the DVD Talk reviews "it boasts a solid transfer that beats Criterion’s because of its anamorphic enhancement. One hour and fifty-four minutes of cinematic gold!"
Here's a Link to one review of this disc.
Buy it strickly for the Charade transfer!!!
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Here's a Link to one review of this disc.
Buy it strickly for the Charade transfer!!!
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After reading this, I'm thinking of eBaying my Criterion Charade and picking up TTAC... all I really wanted was a good transfer.
I bought Charade about a year ago for about $25, but I could get $50 on eBay for it, get TTAC and make $30.
I just might.
Thanks.
I bought Charade about a year ago for about $25, but I could get $50 on eBay for it, get TTAC and make $30.
I just might.
Thanks.
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Thanks. Although it's splitting hairs, I did notice at the store recently that The Truth about Charlie was selling for about twice as much as the "Widescreen Collector's Edition" of Charade, so my original question still stands.
Somehow I object to paying more money for a crappy remake, even if I'm getting a good quality copy of Charade in the process.
Somehow I object to paying more money for a crappy remake, even if I'm getting a good quality copy of Charade in the process.
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Originally posted by Chris Camfield
Somehow I object to paying more money for a crappy remake, even if I'm getting a good quality copy of Charade in the process.
Somehow I object to paying more money for a crappy remake, even if I'm getting a good quality copy of Charade in the process.
The Criterion suits me fine
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Originally posted by Chris Camfield
I did notice at the store recently that The Truth about Charlie was selling for about twice as much as the "Widescreen Collector's Edition" of Charade, so my original question still stands.
I did notice at the store recently that The Truth about Charlie was selling for about twice as much as the "Widescreen Collector's Edition" of Charade, so my original question still stands.
Out of curiosity (and for those who are more familiar with the various different companies that have released Charade)....do you know the company who released the dvd you are considering?
I would guess though that all the budget versions are poor, and if you want a good looking picture, your best bet is to get either the Criterion or the one that comes with The Truth About Charlie.
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Originally posted by TopHatCat64
Perfectly understandable, I couldn't stand having The Truth About Charlie in my collection, even if it includes a better transfer for Charade.
Perfectly understandable, I couldn't stand having The Truth About Charlie in my collection, even if it includes a better transfer for Charade.
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Originally posted by Josh Z
You could always throw out the Charlie disc and print off custom cover art for Charade, then just pretend it was a 1-disc set.
You could always throw out the Charlie disc and print off custom cover art for Charade, then just pretend it was a 1-disc set.
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Originally posted by Goldberg74
I believe the DVD is a double sided DVD, so you'd just cover up the Charlie side with the sticker art!
I believe the DVD is a double sided DVD, so you'd just cover up the Charlie side with the sticker art!
You could always do as Goldberg suggested and print a Charade disc label and place it on top of side 1! This would cover up The Truth about Charlie and give you a Charade Disc with the best transfer!
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That's a crazy enough idea that it might just work!
I have no experience printing things like this - is it common? Are there any programs specifically for creating them? (I know about programs to create CD labels and inserts, but not for DVD cases.)
I have no experience printing things like this - is it common? Are there any programs specifically for creating them? (I know about programs to create CD labels and inserts, but not for DVD cases.)
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Sort of *bump* (I would like advice on printing inserts)
I managed to find a used & very inexpensive copy of TTAC so I'm all set for watching the film. Thanks for the advice from everyone!
I managed to find a used & very inexpensive copy of TTAC so I'm all set for watching the film. Thanks for the advice from everyone!