spinning plates

i believe you are the first person to order this during this %20 off sale. definately worth the money and somewhere in my top 10.

justbarelymovin

I wanted to get the Werner Herzog Collection, but I had to cut myself off from spending more. I think that price is right, though. As for the Herzog/Kinski Collection, I want that as well, but it's been OOP for a while now, I believe.

The Reaper

I ordered this about a year ago during one of the 20% sales and............it still hasn't been opened.

*hangs head in shame*

Shagrath

Totals from Nov/2005 Sale

Total Orders: 993
Total Cost: $157322.04
Total Discs: 8532

Average Cost per Order: $158.43
Average Cost per Disc: $18.44
Average Discs per Order: 8

alfonsosoriano

Most definitely. It's a great set! Three discs and a novel in great packaging.

HE Pennypacker

I've only seen parts of it, but from what I've seen it is a phenomenal film. The fact that everything seems intact on the disc and its low price made me jump on it. Plus I've liked every Kar Wai film I've seen so far...all two of 'em.

alfonsosoriano

I need some recommendations guys. I'm a huge fan of Cronenberg/Lynch-like movies. I am starting to enjoy film noir. I also love horror movies. Can anyone suggest some cheaper titles like these/in these genres? If you want to, check out my collection to see what I own.

pmreed

35 DVDs ordered (so far) in three orders totaling $405.76.
Also ordered a CDV 1500 MULTI-MEDIA STORAGE RACK-OAK for $187.16

Phil

EdTheRipper

I tried placing an order using Bill Me Later and it was cancelled on me. But my credit sucks so I was kind of expecting that.

visitor Q

Heh .. based on some of the ordering during these DDD sales, I'm surprised you are the first to mention picking up an additional storage unit ..

The Reaper

Some of my faves,

The Brood
Frailty
Audition
Save The Green Planet
Dark City
In The Mouth Of Madness
Prince Of Darkness
The Thing
Infection
Suicide Club (better version coming out soon)
Ringu Anthology

Tek

DDD confuses the h* outa' me

BATTLE IN HEAVEN SHIPPED 1 $14.88 1 06/10/06 $14.88
DAZED & CONFUSED (CRITERION) PREORDER 1 $22.31 0 ~06/06/06 N/A
DIVORCE ITALIAN STYLE (CRITERION) SHIPPED 1 $23.99 1 06/10/06 $23.99
Shipping: $5.95
Order Total: $67.13
Tax Charged: $0.00
Total Charged: $38.87

Just showed up as the two in-stock items "shipped", and the previously listed "Backorder" (Dazed) as a "PREORDER" with expected ship-date of the release date(??)
It was showing to ship 06/19/06.

Incidendly, I must have been on the cusp, cause when I ordered "Dazed", there was no indication of "Backorder, until I received the confirmation e-mail.

Also, they have not charged for shipping, as yet... does this mean the two titles shipped will come the slowest method??

Too confusing I need Lot's more coffee!!

Kocheese99

There were some posts early on in the first thread for some of the Oskar shelving. I've never heard of the shelving the guy just got, i'll have to look into it.

KV12482

First order:

DDFXD030852D KING OF THE HILL-5TH SEASON 1 $22.63
DDFXD034046D KING OF THE HILL-6TH SEASON 1 $22.31
DDNLD005611D LORD OF THE RINGS-COLLECTOR'S GIFT SET 1 $17.99

Order Total: $62.93

visitor Q

Yeah, I probably should have said, "I'm surprised that you were the first that I noticed picking up a storage unit". Reading through all the DVDs in search of ideas is just numbing my eyes ... guess I missed 'em.

JKiller

First order

Romeo and Juliet (1968) 4.79
Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection 35.13
Studio Classics Best Picture Collection 17.56
Gospel According to St. Matthew 4.79

Total: 62.27

chente

Yes the set is definitely worth it for that price. There are some real gems in the set plus all the commentaries from Werner Herzog on the discs are very very good.

Stoszek, Little Dieter Needs to Fly and Lessons in Darkness were highlights of the set for me. Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is also very good. Heart of Glass and Even Dwarfs Started Small are very experimental and somewhat bizarre but very interesting. I haven't had a chance to watch Fata Morgana yet but I've read good things about it. Go for it!

Jack Straw

Fourth Order:

Item Description Quantity Price
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DDMCA027842D JARHEAD (WS) 1
$15.05
DDPRD080264D THE ODD COUPLE 1
$4.79
DDLVD014951D DUMMY 1
$4.79
DDWBD059340D NORTH COUNTRY (WS) 1
$10.69
DDHBD099205D BAND OF BROTHERS 1
$45.68
DDCOL008560D AFTERGLOW 1
$4.78
DDMCA024191D SAME TIME NEXT YEAR 1
$7.58
DDMCA027328D THE FOUR SEASONS 1
$6.82
DDMCA024183D MISSING 1
$4.84
DDWBD031851D THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE 1
$7.26
DDCOL009659D FIVE EASY PIECES 1
$7.53
DDMCA020638D THE BORDER 1
$7.58
DDMGD005222D PRIZZI'S HONOR 1
$7.53
DDMGD006508D DREAM LOVER 1
$7.53
DDBVD035142D MAP OF THE HUMAN HEART 1
$7.55
DDFXD004065D WAKING LIFE 1
$5.74
DDMCA025448D DAZED & CONFUSED FLASHBACK (WS) 1
$7.58
DDPRD034175D ALFIE (WS/SE) 1
$7.48
DDNLD007838D BIRTH 1
$7.26
DDBVD024168D THE OTHERS 1
$7.55
DDCOL008700D 13 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONE THING 1
$15.31
DDPRD033430D CHANGING LANES 1
$4.79
DDCOL004847D CLOSER (SUPERBIT) 1
$8.35
DDBVD029304D MOONLIGHT MILE 1
$11.13
DDPRD338944D YOU CAN COUNT ON ME 1
$4.82

------------- ---------------------------------------- --------
Tax:
$0.00
Shipping Price:
$0.00
Order Total:
$230.01

That brings my total since the sale began to $631.18. Even so, with few exceptions I'm being fairly careful not to buy titles that I think can be gotten for less money down the road. This added with the purchase of a 32" LCD Flatscreen and new Fender Strat this month is going is creating a "Perfect Spending Storm". And it's not even half over. However, I've been chomping at the bit for this DDD sale for 4 months.

JoserJerr

Does anyone know how often DDD updates their "Best Sellers" on the main page? It would at tleast be helpful if they put a data last updated for reference because I'm beginnning to think it's just a way they list the DVD's they believe are popular and want to sell. Anyone every look into this or know the details?

It would be helpful if the list was updated daily to reflect the sale but judging what people are buying I doubt it since Dazed & Confused : Criterion surely should have broken the Top 20 by now.

eldad9

It's not even extraterrestrial. And I really, really hate that show. I won't get into details, but the penultimate episode of the first season had a scene that was so revolting to me I erased that episode immediately without even watching the last couple of minutes.

alfonsosoriano

Thanks for the suggestions. I've seen a few of those (Brood, The Thing) and have been wanting to see a few you suggested.

Any other suggestions for me?

kantboy

Is the Orphic Trilogy available on the site? I can't seem to find it? Don't they offer the entire Criterion catalog? (excluding OOP, of course)


Anyone?

mabus

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA-1ST SEASON 1 $35.13
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA-SEASON 2.0 1 $27.88
VENTURE BROS-1ST SEASON 1 $17.48
TYPE O NEGATIVE-SYMPATHY FOR THE D 1 $10.63
OPETH-LAMENTATIONS 1 $8.89
FAITH NO MORE-WHO CARES A LOT 1 $13.30

Order Total: $113.31

This thread is great - I got a lot of nice ideas. Hopefully I can prevent myself from starting a second order though.

thedarktroll

Oh man...your tastes and mine are very similar. You might want to take a gander at my collection, linked below in my signature.

If you're a fan of horror and noir, you should consider some of the Italian giallos. I take it you know what they are? Stuff like "Blood and Black Lace", "Deep Red", "The Killer Must Kill Again", etc. Anchor Bay, Blue Underground, NoShame have all put out some nice giallos on DVD. The reason I mention the giallo in particular is because, to me, it melds elements of both noir and horror---lots of red herrings, mysterious people lurking in the shadows, hot women, blood, and gore.

If you're like me, $10 is a magic number. If I can get a good movie for less than that, I'm all over it. With that in mind, here's a few giallos that are affordable:

Blood and Black Lace
The Killer Must Kill Again
The Lucio Ercoli Death Box Set
Opera (Dario Argento, it might be OOP)
Stagefright (or Stage Fright)
Black Belly Of The Tarantula

Bear in mind I'm a big fan of Italian cinema. I saw you've got Suspiria, so if you liked that in the slightest, you'd probably enjoy those listed above. Very stylish, graphic films with a lot of beautiful Euro-babes in various stages of undress being murdered in rather interesting ways.

Now...looking through what you've got at DVDaficionado...
you need DEAD RINGERS by Cronenberg!!! What are you waiting for???
DEAD RINGERS
RABID
SHIVERS
are three essential Cronenberg films that you don't have listed.

If you enjoy dark comedy mixed with your gore...which I guess you do, since you've got Tremors and Re-Animator
DOLLS (another good Stuart Gordon film)
EATING RAOUL (directed by the amazing Paul Bartel)
CHOPPING MALL (80's cheese)
DEADLY SPAWN
STREET TRASH
BRAIN DAMAGE
BASKET CASE

some of my favorite classic film noir titles...
LAURA
PANIC IN THE STREETS
PICK-UP ON SOUTH STREET (criterion)
HE WALKED BY NIGHT (get the MGM DVD!!! cheap price, excellent transfer)
NIGHT AND THE CITY (criterion)

My collection is linked in my signature. Take a look, I'm sure you might see some stuff that is right up your alley!!!

butland

I can find nos 1-4 and 6-10, but not 5. Several search tangents reveal nothing.

Anybody know if it's there? Or if not, why not?

Thanks.