Big Lots update
#1176
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Apologies in advance, I've never really looked into this thread, but I happened to be near a Big Lot's yesterday and I had seen mention of this, so I took a peek.
The Wood Dale, IL store, about four shelves worth, not very neat, and some obviously opened.
I bought (and didn't see any other copies)
Steamboy
Rhapsody in August
Die Monster Die!
Also saw:
some wrestling stuff in a tin
tons of exercise DVDs
Robocop 3
The Squid and the Whale
a set with 20 vampire movies on 3-4 discs
something with a young Ted Danson
High School High (FS only)
Godzilla 98 (newer release)
Hello Kitty animated
Case Closed (anime)
lots of other stuff
The Wood Dale, IL store, about four shelves worth, not very neat, and some obviously opened.
I bought (and didn't see any other copies)
Steamboy
Rhapsody in August
Die Monster Die!
Also saw:
some wrestling stuff in a tin
tons of exercise DVDs
Robocop 3
The Squid and the Whale
a set with 20 vampire movies on 3-4 discs
something with a young Ted Danson
High School High (FS only)
Godzilla 98 (newer release)
Hello Kitty animated
Case Closed (anime)
lots of other stuff
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Originally Posted by Quatermass
Woohoo! Huge restock at my local BL today.
Monster 2-disc SE
The Passenger
The People vs. Larry Flynt SE w/slipcase
Memento 2-disc LE
Imaginary Heroes
Steamboy Director's Cut
Saint Ralph
Anatomy SE
The Guns of Navarone SE (1-disc)
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I picked up nothing because my 2 local Big Lots(Independence MO and Blue Springs MO) both suck ass.But there was the time I picked up the Fitzcarraldo VHS tin for 3 bucks.
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I picked up nothing because my 2 local Big Lots(Independence MO and Blue Springs MO) both suck ass.But there was the time I picked up the Fitzcarraldo VHS tin for 3 bucks.
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Just a heads-up on the MGM titles which are starting to show up at BL. I did a search at Hamilton Book for MGM films added to their site since April first and got 222 hits! They all appear to be $7.95. I wouldn't assume one could find all of them at Big Lots stores, but it's a good reference. I found several on the list I'd already picked up at BL this week for $3. Here's the Power Search page at Hamilton. Select MGM under "publisher", DVD under "binding" and fill in your choice of date under "added since."
http://tinyurl.com/6leccf
http://tinyurl.com/6leccf
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Originally Posted by docdoowop
Just a heads-up on the MGM titles which are starting to show up at BL. I did a search at Hamilton Book for MGM films added to their site since April first and got 222 hits! They all appear to be $7.95. I wouldn't assume one could find all of them at Big Lots stores, but it's a good reference. I found several on the list I'd already picked up at BL this week for $3. Here's the Power Search page at Hamilton. Select MGM under "publisher", DVD under "binding" and fill in your choice of date under "added since."
http://tinyurl.com/6leccf
http://tinyurl.com/6leccf
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This is a YMMV.
Just got the weekly ad for Biglots. On the back page, (page 8, lower right corner) they have advertised "Motion Picture DVD's, assorted titles, your choice, $3 each" The picture shows the following MGM DVDs:
Thelma & Louise (old version)
Johnny be Good
F.I.S.T.
Hannibal
For a Few Dollars More (looks like the old version)
Species
There are others shown, but I can't make out the titles.
The ad is good from Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3, while quantities last. The ad I have is for Southern California.
Check your local ad, this may or may not be nationwide. If it is in your local ad, call your store on Sunday and ask if they have the DVD assortment shown in the ad in stock at the store.
This is a YMMV....
Just got the weekly ad for Biglots. On the back page, (page 8, lower right corner) they have advertised "Motion Picture DVD's, assorted titles, your choice, $3 each" The picture shows the following MGM DVDs:
Thelma & Louise (old version)
Johnny be Good
F.I.S.T.
Hannibal
For a Few Dollars More (looks like the old version)
Species
There are others shown, but I can't make out the titles.
The ad is good from Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3, while quantities last. The ad I have is for Southern California.
Check your local ad, this may or may not be nationwide. If it is in your local ad, call your store on Sunday and ask if they have the DVD assortment shown in the ad in stock at the store.
This is a YMMV....
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Originally Posted by DeepSleep
This is a YMMV.
Just got the weekly ad for Biglots. On the back page, (page 8, lower right corner) they have advertised "Motion Picture DVD's, assorted titles, your choice, $3 each" The picture shows the following MGM DVDs:
Thelma & Louise (old version)
Johnny be Good
F.I.S.T.
Hannibal
For a Few Dollars More (looks like the old version)
Species
There are others shown, but I can't make out the titles.
The ad is good from Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3, while quantities last. The ad I have is for Southern California.
Check your local ad, this may or may not be nationwide. If it is in your local ad, call your store on Sunday and ask if they have the DVD assortment shown in the ad in stock at the store.
This is a YMMV....
Just got the weekly ad for Biglots. On the back page, (page 8, lower right corner) they have advertised "Motion Picture DVD's, assorted titles, your choice, $3 each" The picture shows the following MGM DVDs:
Thelma & Louise (old version)
Johnny be Good
F.I.S.T.
Hannibal
For a Few Dollars More (looks like the old version)
Species
There are others shown, but I can't make out the titles.
The ad is good from Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3, while quantities last. The ad I have is for Southern California.
Check your local ad, this may or may not be nationwide. If it is in your local ad, call your store on Sunday and ask if they have the DVD assortment shown in the ad in stock at the store.
This is a YMMV....
Must be nationwide...I just got the email here in Minnesota.
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I returned to the Provo, Utah store and picked up:
Moulin Rouge
Rhapsody in August
We Were Strangers
I also saw the Claire Denis film "Chocolat", but was sad to find that the only copy was very clearly a floater.
Moulin Rouge
Rhapsody in August
We Were Strangers
I also saw the Claire Denis film "Chocolat", but was sad to find that the only copy was very clearly a floater.
#1186
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Originally Posted by basaro
My BL buying strategy is now to buy everything I don't have that I'd be mildly interested in. Then after I get home, I'll read a few reviews and figure out which titles are in their OAR, anamorphic, etc. and figure out what I don't want and just return it later on the next visit.
These titles are not listed anamorphic, anyone know if they are?
The Mean Season
Cuba
Pit And The Pendulum
Joyride
Jean de Florette
These titles are not listed anamorphic, anyone know if they are?
The Mean Season
Cuba
Pit And The Pendulum
Joyride
Jean de Florette
Anyone have an opinion on the Coming Home transfer? One reviews states it is awful and another says it is fine. Alexander the Great is another with wildly varying opinions on the transfer quality.
Add the following to the non-anamorphic list (in addition to the ones you listed)..
The Blockhouse
Chocolat
Electra
For a Few Dollars More
The Green Butchers
Also, the back cover of The Jackie Robinson Story makes it sound like it has been modified from its intended aspect ratio but 1.33:1 is correct for this.
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Well I found FX & FX2 that I was looking for around the net. Also got JohnnyBG, FIST, Seeking Susan,Semi-Tough,Vol 1 Boris & Natasha and IGPX anime.
Can't go wrong for $3 each title especially FX/FX2/FIST.
Can't go wrong for $3 each title especially FX/FX2/FIST.
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I Just found, and bought, the 2-disc Spaceballs set! I got 14 DVDs total, this is insane.
It was mentioned before, but I'll mention it once again. At my store they had these DVDs in three different places. They were on the normal four-sided rack at the front of the store, on a table halfway down the main row at the front of the store, and also on a shelf in the electronics/books section. I've never seen this many DVDs at a Big Lots before.
I almost left before I found the DVDs in the electronics/books section. I'm glad I didn't though, since that's where Spaceballs and a few others that I bought were hidden away.
I also saw a 2-pack of the PC games City of Heroes/City of Villains for just $10. I have no clue if that's a deal or not.
God bless Big Lots.
It was mentioned before, but I'll mention it once again. At my store they had these DVDs in three different places. They were on the normal four-sided rack at the front of the store, on a table halfway down the main row at the front of the store, and also on a shelf in the electronics/books section. I've never seen this many DVDs at a Big Lots before.
I almost left before I found the DVDs in the electronics/books section. I'm glad I didn't though, since that's where Spaceballs and a few others that I bought were hidden away.
I also saw a 2-pack of the PC games City of Heroes/City of Villains for just $10. I have no clue if that's a deal or not.
God bless Big Lots.
#1189
Originally Posted by Brent L
I Just found, and bought, the 2-disc Spaceballs set! I got 14 DVDs total, this is insane.
It was mentioned before, but I'll mention it once again. At my store they had these DVDs in three different places. They were on the normal four-sided rack at the front of the store, on a table halfway down the main row at the front of the store, and also on a shelf in the electronics/books section. I've never seen this many DVDs at a Big Lots before.
I almost left before I found the DVDs in the electronics/books section. I'm glad I didn't though, since that's where Spaceballs and a few others that I bought were hidden away.
I also saw a 2-pack of the PC games City of Heroes/City of Villains for just $10. I have no clue if that's a deal or not.
God bless Big Lots.
It was mentioned before, but I'll mention it once again. At my store they had these DVDs in three different places. They were on the normal four-sided rack at the front of the store, on a table halfway down the main row at the front of the store, and also on a shelf in the electronics/books section. I've never seen this many DVDs at a Big Lots before.
I almost left before I found the DVDs in the electronics/books section. I'm glad I didn't though, since that's where Spaceballs and a few others that I bought were hidden away.
I also saw a 2-pack of the PC games City of Heroes/City of Villains for just $10. I have no clue if that's a deal or not.
God bless Big Lots.
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Minneapolis/St. Paul hunters, here are my MGM finds this AM:
Coon Rapids:
The Blockhouse (Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, 1974)
The French Lieutenant's Woman
FX
Married to the Mob
Oleanna (Mamet)
Rhapsody in August (Kurosawa)
Salvador
Brooklyn Center had the dregs of the display I saw last Monday...no new titles.
Knollwood (St. Louis Park) had the best selection for a change. Picked up:
Bank Shot (George C. Scott, FS)
Chocolat
Coming Home
For a Few Dollars More
Hannah and Her Sisters
Moonstruck (FS)
Pajama Party
And two "Midnight Movie" selections, both WS:
Die Monster Die (Karloff)
Pit & the Pendulum (V. Price)
Coon Rapids:
The Blockhouse (Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, 1974)
The French Lieutenant's Woman
FX
Married to the Mob
Oleanna (Mamet)
Rhapsody in August (Kurosawa)
Salvador
Brooklyn Center had the dregs of the display I saw last Monday...no new titles.
Knollwood (St. Louis Park) had the best selection for a change. Picked up:
Bank Shot (George C. Scott, FS)
Chocolat
Coming Home
For a Few Dollars More
Hannah and Her Sisters
Moonstruck (FS)
Pajama Party
And two "Midnight Movie" selections, both WS:
Die Monster Die (Karloff)
Pit & the Pendulum (V. Price)
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Went prowling at the local Biglots. Saw many of the previously mentioned titles and a couple of lesser mentioned MGM titles:
Support your Local Sheriff (James Gardner)
NOVO (a French language film by Jean-Pierre Limosin)
National Lampoon's Gold Diggers
The Howling SE
A Guy Thing SE (Julia Stiles, Jason Lee)
I was able to snag a copy of Robocop 2.
They still had the following from the Sony restock a couple of weeks ago:
Mountain Patrol: Kekexili
A League of their Own SE 2 disk
Casualties of War Extended Cut
The Missing SE 2 disk
Memento LE 2 disk
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
The Guns of Navarone SE
I moved these to the front of the display so folks can quickly find them.
Support your Local Sheriff (James Gardner)
NOVO (a French language film by Jean-Pierre Limosin)
National Lampoon's Gold Diggers
The Howling SE
A Guy Thing SE (Julia Stiles, Jason Lee)
I was able to snag a copy of Robocop 2.
They still had the following from the Sony restock a couple of weeks ago:
Mountain Patrol: Kekexili
A League of their Own SE 2 disk
Casualties of War Extended Cut
The Missing SE 2 disk
Memento LE 2 disk
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
The Guns of Navarone SE
I moved these to the front of the display so folks can quickly find them.
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Stopped in today, and though the DVDs were pretty heavily picked over, I still picked up:
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
Alexander the Great (1956)
F/X (1986)
The Mean Season (1985)
Spaceballs (1987)
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Darkness Falls (2003)
Shampoo (1975)
The Fog (2005)
Songwriter (1984)
The Billion Dollar Hobo (1977)
Moulin Rouge (1952)
Cadillac Man (1990)
RoboCop 3 (1993)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Support Your Local Sheriff (1969)
A Kiss Before Dying (1956)
Species (1995)
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
Alexander the Great (1956)
F/X (1986)
The Mean Season (1985)
Spaceballs (1987)
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Darkness Falls (2003)
Shampoo (1975)
The Fog (2005)
Songwriter (1984)
The Billion Dollar Hobo (1977)
Moulin Rouge (1952)
Cadillac Man (1990)
RoboCop 3 (1993)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Support Your Local Sheriff (1969)
A Kiss Before Dying (1956)
Species (1995)
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went to the athens, ga store today. picked up one of the 2 copies of rhapsody in august... they also had the jackie robinson story, which i dont remember reading about on here. still no luck on the batman set after like 3-4 stores. the athens store, unlike the other ones i've been in, had no kids dvds or anime dvds.
there were a few others id seen which i hadnt read about here but i cant recall them.
there were a few others id seen which i hadnt read about here but i cant recall them.
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Originally Posted by abintra
I do the same and unfortunately MGM did a poor job on a lot of their titles with non-anamorphic transfers and reported poor transfers on some of these titles (eg. this Eight Men Out release).