Is It Just Me, or Has it Been a Slow Year So Far?

BuckNaked2k · 03-29-07, 12:40 PM

I don't know, we're through the first Quarter, and I really think this has been a slow year so far, in terms of BIG releases.

There doesn't seem to be the same buzz around as many titles as there have been in years past....only The Departed comes to mind as a landmark release so far.

Maybe it's just my own particular (somewhat narrow) taste, but almost all of my buying thus far has been of older titles, OOP stuff, etc.

What say you?

Simpson Purist · 03-29-07, 01:01 PM

Let's see...

Casino Royale
Happy Feet
Children of Men
The Departed
Babel
The Prestige
Borat
Peter Pan
Blood Diamond
Rocky Balboa

Yeah, it's been a pretty slow first quarter allright. Although I can see your point in that there hasn't been anything big in terms of great extra features.

JackBurton · 03-29-07, 01:03 PM

I think a big reason is that most big movies are already out on dvd. Some have double and tripple dips out.

This year is shaping up to be a big year for me as far as old gems that I had almost given up hope for (Night of the Comet, Harry and the Hendersons, etc.) But as far as new films coming to dvd, I'd have to agree, its been slow. Hollywood isn't offering much to get excited about nowdays.

Ethan VanSciver · 03-29-07, 01:06 PM

Twin Peaks season two makes this the best DVD year since 2002!

I agree though, there haven't been very many MUST HAVE purchases so far in 2007.

rfduncan · 03-29-07, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethan VanSciver

Twin Peaks season two makes this the best DVD year since 2002!

Here, here!

Mr. Cinema · 03-29-07, 02:19 PM

The Blade Runner set and those Kubrick SEs will liven things up when they get unleashed.

Cameron · 03-29-07, 02:30 PM

breaks down to new releases and catalog titles. most major catalog titles have been released...so now its down to niche market stuff...mabe they just haven't hit your niche. no godfather, back to the future, alien, etc.

The No Man · 03-29-07, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

The Blade Runner set and those Kubrick SEs will liven things up when they get unleashed.

when will that be?

madara · 03-29-07, 05:15 PM

Three buys and only one month of Netflix, yeah its been very slow I agree. Season Two of Sentinel and Knots Landing would be nice but dont see that happening.

BuckNaked2k · 03-29-07, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

The Blade Runner set and those Kubrick SEs will liven things up when they get unleashed.

Yes, indeed. Those are the "Landmark" type of releases I'm talking about. Also excited about L.A. Confidential SE.

Kerborus · 03-29-07, 05:53 PM

I agree it's slower than usual, but with this year's Criterions and Eclipses', I'm getting some MUCH wanted movies I've been waiting for. Still waiting for African Queen, Battleship Potemkin, Earrings of Madame De..., Jazz Singer, Duck Soup and many more movies that I would consider huge.

GoldenJCJ · 03-29-07, 06:13 PM

I've recently discovered Kurosawa on Criterion... so I've got too many expensive releases to buy now...

But I agree with you, not too many new releases are worthwhile right now. Even the ones I might be interested in will obviously be re-released before too long so I'm not bothering picing them up just yet.

As you can tell from the beginning of my post, I'm sticking mainly to older films I'm just getting to or catalog titles that have been on my want list for a while.

starving dvder · 03-29-07, 08:46 PM

I have been enjoying this slow time. I've been able to catch up on my TV box sets that have been on my want list for a while.

nateman · 03-29-07, 09:37 PM

its been a average year so far.... theres been quite a few releases so far and things will really pick up in may and won't slow down till jan. 08'.
the first three months of the year are always slower then the rest of the year but still some good releases.
i like alot of stuff so there is always something good in the way of tv on dvd and movies.

NiCK Crush · 03-30-07, 03:10 AM

there honestly hasnt been a Tuesday yet that i havent picked something up... new release-wise.

-NiCK

Boba Fett · 03-30-07, 04:10 AM

Didn't the third and fourth volumes of the Bond films come out in early '07?

Those are pretty loaded releases.

Mr. Cinema · 03-30-07, 06:40 AM

Universal is also going to release Legacy Series versions of Psycho and The Birds near Halloween.

03-29-07, 12:40 PM	#1
BuckNaked2k DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 4,526	Is It Just Me, or Has it Been a Slow Year So Far? I don't know, we're through the first Quarter, and I really think this has been a slow year so far, in terms of BIG releases. There doesn't seem to be the same buzz around as many titles as there have been in years past....only The Departed comes to mind as a landmark release so far. Maybe it's just my own particular (somewhat narrow) taste, but almost all of my buying thus far has been of older titles, OOP stuff, etc. What say you? __________________ My Humble Collection

03-29-07, 01:01 PM	#2
Simpson Purist DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lincolnwood, Illinois Posts: 1,504	Let's see... Casino Royale Happy Feet Children of Men The Departed Babel The Prestige Borat Peter Pan Blood Diamond Rocky Balboa Yeah, it's been a pretty slow first quarter allright. Although I can see your point in that there hasn't been anything big in terms of great extra features. __________________ "The black wind howls. One of you will shortly perish."

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JackBurton DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,869	I think a big reason is that most big movies are already out on dvd. Some have double and tripple dips out. This year is shaping up to be a big year for me as far as old gems that I had almost given up hope for (Night of the Comet, Harry and the Hendersons, etc.) But as far as new films coming to dvd, I'd have to agree, its been slow. Hollywood isn't offering much to get excited about nowdays. __________________ It's all in the reflexes. The Six Demon Bag

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Mr. Cinema DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 16,941	The Blade Runner set and those Kubrick SEs will liven things up when they get unleashed. __________________ 1. Side Effects • 2. - • 3. - • 4. - • 5. - • 6. - • My Countdown Counting down to: Black Swan

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Cameron DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 12,306	breaks down to new releases and catalog titles. most major catalog titles have been released...so now its down to niche market stuff...mabe they just haven't hit your niche. no godfather, back to the future, alien, etc. __________________ You wanted a Sig. You got a Sig. The Hottest Sig in The World...Music Video I directed for Quiet Company <---Let me know what you think. <-Now Playing on MTV.CA dvd aficionado Official Fox Film Noir Thread All New Official Twilight Zone Thread HD-DVD Supporter

03-29-07, 01:06 PM	#4
Ethan VanSciver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 421	Twin Peaks season two makes this the best DVD year since 2002! I agree though, there haven't been very many MUST HAVE purchases so far in 2007.

03-29-07, 05:15 PM	#9
madara DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: union grove, wi Posts: 1,536	Three buys and only one month of Netflix, yeah its been very slow I agree. Season Two of Sentinel and Knots Landing would be nice but dont see that happening. __________________ " I wanna believe!"

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Kerborus DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,587	I agree it's slower than usual, but with this year's Criterions and Eclipses', I'm getting some MUCH wanted movies I've been waiting for. Still waiting for African Queen, Battleship Potemkin, Earrings of Madame De..., Jazz Singer, Duck Soup and many more movies that I would consider huge. __________________ I'm right and you're not. So there.

03-29-07, 06:13 PM	#12
GoldenJCJ DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,824	I've recently discovered Kurosawa on Criterion... so I've got too many expensive releases to buy now... But I agree with you, not too many new releases are worthwhile right now. Even the ones I might be interested in will obviously be re-released before too long so I'm not bothering picing them up just yet. As you can tell from the beginning of my post, I'm sticking mainly to older films I'm just getting to or catalog titles that have been on my want list for a while. __________________ ...

03-29-07, 08:46 PM	#13
starving dvder DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Under a pile of unwatched dvds Posts: 1,059	I have been enjoying this slow time. I've been able to catch up on my TV box sets that have been on my want list for a while. __________________ Movies titles on Blu: 1,125 5 line max signatures allowed

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nateman DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 4,813	its been a average year so far.... theres been quite a few releases so far and things will really pick up in may and won't slow down till jan. 08'. the first three months of the year are always slower then the rest of the year but still some good releases. i like alot of stuff so there is always something good in the way of tv on dvd and movies.

03-30-07, 03:10 AM	#15
NiCK Crush DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,594	there honestly hasnt been a Tuesday yet that i havent picked something up... new release-wise. -NiCK

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Boba Fett DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,592	Didn't the third and fourth volumes of the Bond films come out in early '07? Those are pretty loaded releases.

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Mr. Cinema DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 16,941	Universal is also going to release Legacy Series versions of Psycho and The Birds near Halloween. __________________ 1. Side Effects • 2. - • 3. - • 4. - • 5. - • 6. - • My Countdown Counting down to: Black Swan