Big Lots Part 8 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
08-29-10, 07:58 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 8 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
On "AMC Monsterfest: Cult Classics Collection Vol. 1", "The Brain that Wouldn't Die" runs 1:22:20 which from all reports *is* the uncut version... *BUT* the quality of the print is terrible. It's primarily good for the uncut version and as a screener to determine if you like it enough to get a better quality print (the Synapse or MST3K versions are quite good).
"AMC Cult Classics Monsterfest - 6 Movies on 3 Dvds" does not contain that title. It has:
Carnival of Souls
Night Tide
Night of the Living Dead
House on Haunted Hill
Bluebeard
Chamber of Horrors
None of the AMC titles I own have very good prints. You would think that with a major cable "sponsor" on the cover you'd be getting very good - excellent transfers. How untrue! I'm suprised AMC didn't have these recalled when initially released so as not to ruin what little good name they had left after turning their cable channel into just another commercial filled "movie" channel.
"AMC Cult Classics Monsterfest - 6 Movies on 3 Dvds" does not contain that title. It has:
Carnival of Souls
Night Tide
Night of the Living Dead
House on Haunted Hill
Bluebeard
Chamber of Horrors
None of the AMC titles I own have very good prints. You would think that with a major cable "sponsor" on the cover you'd be getting very good - excellent transfers. How untrue! I'm suprised AMC didn't have these recalled when initially released so as not to ruin what little good name they had left after turning their cable channel into just another commercial filled "movie" channel.
08-29-10, 08:43 PM
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Back in my early collecting days I bought a few of the AMC horror sets. If memory serves they're not bad for pd transfers, but they're definitely PD.
They also gave Genius a bad name, which I've now learned Genius largely didn't deserve.
Until this recent Big Lots onslaught, I didn't realize Genius mostly does indie & art films (while not at Big Lots so far they also have many of the early Fassbinders for one).
They also gave Genius a bad name, which I've now learned Genius largely didn't deserve.
Until this recent Big Lots onslaught, I didn't realize Genius mostly does indie & art films (while not at Big Lots so far they also have many of the early Fassbinders for one).
08-29-10, 09:20 PM
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Forgot to mention, for those of you DVDtalkers who can read and are Cecil B. DeMille fans, I've seen several copies of Cecil B. DeMille: A Life in Art for $3 at every BL I've visited over the past couple of weeks. It's not a DVD deal but I thought some of you might be interested.
Back to DVDs...I also picked up:
I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Bugsy: Extended Cut (2 disc)
08-30-10, 12:55 AM
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08-30-10, 01:23 AM
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I'm a bit new to BL and my finds, but here's what I picked up...
The Black Dahlia (FS)
Men in Black 2 disc Deluxe edition (WS)
THX 1138 Director's Cut 2 Disc(UPC Slashed/WS)
Tremors CE (WS)
Jackie Chan's First Stirke (WS)
MIB 2, 2 disc (FS)
Exorcist 2: The Heretic (WS)
I also remember seeing The Grudge, and Batman: The Man Who Would Be Bat.
The Black Dahlia (FS)
Men in Black 2 disc Deluxe edition (WS)
THX 1138 Director's Cut 2 Disc(UPC Slashed/WS)
Tremors CE (WS)
Jackie Chan's First Stirke (WS)
MIB 2, 2 disc (FS)
Exorcist 2: The Heretic (WS)
I also remember seeing The Grudge, and Batman: The Man Who Would Be Bat.
08-30-10, 11:06 AM
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I'm not sure if it's been listed on here before - but I "blind-bought" a little title that appears to be out of print and looks quite interesting...
"The Ninth Configuration"
what am I in store for??
"The Ninth Configuration"
what am I in store for??
08-30-10, 04:56 PM
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Big Lots find on Morse Rd. Columbus, OH:
Wyatt Earp (2 Disc)
The Baby-Sitter's Club (FS)
Sleepers (WS)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (WS)
All had UPCs slashed except Babysitters Club. First time I found those 3 WB titles around here.
Wyatt Earp (2 Disc)
The Baby-Sitter's Club (FS)
Sleepers (WS)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (WS)
All had UPCs slashed except Babysitters Club. First time I found those 3 WB titles around here.
08-30-10, 07:53 PM
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It's written and directed by William Peter Blatty, whose handling of the film for Exorcist III (I think it's better than the original) was criminally treated by Warner.
08-30-10, 09:21 PM
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Not sure if it has been mentioned in the thread, but I saw a few copies of 17 Again tonight in Milford, MA. I only mention it because, like Shorts, its a pretty recent title, seeing as it must have come out on DVD about a year ago.
09-01-10, 03:24 PM
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Found 3 copies of This is Elvis.
Also bought:
Passenger 57 (in a keepcase)
3000 Miles to Graceland (in a keepcase)
Operation Pacific (John Wayne)
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) Last one I needed from the Astaire/Rogers Vol.2 box set. Also have all the Vol. 1 dvds.
Also bought:
Passenger 57 (in a keepcase)
3000 Miles to Graceland (in a keepcase)
Operation Pacific (John Wayne)
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) Last one I needed from the Astaire/Rogers Vol.2 box set. Also have all the Vol. 1 dvds.
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09-01-10, 11:16 PM
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Re: Big Lots Part 8 - List your FINDS here (NO trades)
Top Hat
Swing Time
Follow the Fleet
Shall We Dance
The Barkleys of Broadway
Volume Two is:
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee
Roberta
Carefree
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
I didn't do so well completing the collections one by one at Big Lots. I have only one from Vol. 1 and have all but one of Vol. 2
09-02-10, 02:17 AM
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So far what I'm hearing through the BL Grapevine for this week is small Warner restock from last week's big batches. Haven't seen any yet, due to lack of time.
09-03-10, 08:22 AM
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Hey, if anyone's looking for a soft drink to go with their movies, I spotted glass bottles of Mexican Coke (made with sugar, not HFCS) for $1 a pop. Not sure what they sell for in stores (if you can find them), but they're at least double that price at most Mexican restaurants.
09-03-10, 09:36 AM
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For those keeping score, Fred & Ginger Volume One is:
Top Hat
Swing Time
Follow the Fleet
Shall We Dance
The Barkleys of Broadway
Volume Two is:
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee
Roberta
Carefree
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
I didn't do so well completing the collections one by one at Big Lots. I have only one from Vol. 1 and have all but one of Vol. 2
Top Hat
Swing Time
Follow the Fleet
Shall We Dance
The Barkleys of Broadway
Volume Two is:
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee
Roberta
Carefree
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
I didn't do so well completing the collections one by one at Big Lots. I have only one from Vol. 1 and have all but one of Vol. 2
Do you have a recommendation on which are the best titles?
09-03-10, 10:47 AM
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For those keeping score, Fred & Ginger Volume One is:
Top Hat
Swing Time
Follow the Fleet
Shall We Dance
The Barkleys of Broadway
Volume Two is:
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee
Roberta
Carefree
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
I didn't do so well completing the collections one by one at Big Lots. I have only one from Vol. 1 and have all but one of Vol. 2
Top Hat
Swing Time
Follow the Fleet
Shall We Dance
The Barkleys of Broadway
Volume Two is:
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee
Roberta
Carefree
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
I didn't do so well completing the collections one by one at Big Lots. I have only one from Vol. 1 and have all but one of Vol. 2
That's a hard one to answer. From Vol. 1, I like Top Hat and Swing Time. From Vol. 2, The Gay Divorcee and Flying Down to Rio. The music in all are good with 8 of them winning or nominated for Oscars.
09-03-10, 01:19 PM
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Today I went in while they were just putting out a huge display, 2 woman, who were maybe the rudest people I have ever came across, were grabbing at DVDs before the guy who worked there could get away - the woman then proceeded to throw HUNDREDS of DVDs in their carts as if there were 50 people there after everything, there were 4 of us.
I managed to pick up:
Where Eagles Dare
Twilight Zone the Movie
The Right Stuff
Sleepers
Cobra
Cruising
Deep Blue Sea
THX 1138
the Lost Boys
Soylent Green
Purple Rain (for my girlfriend)
They had a TON of other stuff....M Butterfly, Strangers on a Train, Jason X, etc
I managed to pick up:
Where Eagles Dare
Twilight Zone the Movie
The Right Stuff
Sleepers
Cobra
Cruising
Deep Blue Sea
THX 1138
the Lost Boys
Soylent Green
Purple Rain (for my girlfriend)
They had a TON of other stuff....M Butterfly, Strangers on a Train, Jason X, etc
09-03-10, 03:40 PM
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Pearl Tacoma Wa got nothing this week.
09-03-10, 03:59 PM
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Thanks, I already have the Gay Divorcee and Flying Down to Rio. So now I'll be in the lookout for Top Hat and Swing Time
09-03-10, 05:04 PM
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-Men In Black (Deluxe Edition)
-The Powerpuff Girls Movie
When I went back to my car, I was reading the synopsis of The Powerpuff Girls Movie on the back of the DVD case. On the bottom I noticed it said 'Standard Version' (what, no widescreen?). I always check the disc specifications before purchase, but for some reason I didn't on this title. I don't know what was more embarrassing: buying The Powerpuff Girls Movie to begin with, or walking back into the store a few minutes later and returning it for a refund.
-The Powerpuff Girls Movie
When I went back to my car, I was reading the synopsis of The Powerpuff Girls Movie on the back of the DVD case. On the bottom I noticed it said 'Standard Version' (what, no widescreen?). I always check the disc specifications before purchase, but for some reason I didn't on this title. I don't know what was more embarrassing: buying The Powerpuff Girls Movie to begin with, or walking back into the store a few minutes later and returning it for a refund.
09-03-10, 05:07 PM
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The 5 from Vol. 1 will be really hard to find, but some are still out there. They were out 10-12 monthes ago. From Vol. 2, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle was just put out in stores. The other 4 you can still found in limited quantities that came out 6-8 monthes ago.
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09-03-10, 07:03 PM
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Top Hat was an awesome movie as well as Follow the Fleet and Swing Time.
09-03-10, 10:20 PM
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Today I went in while they were just putting out a huge display, 2 woman, who were maybe the rudest people I have ever came across, were grabbing at DVDs before the guy who worked there could get away - the woman then proceeded to throw HUNDREDS of DVDs in their carts as if there were 50 people there after everything, there were 4 of us.
I managed to pick up:
Where Eagles Dare
Twilight Zone the Movie
The Right Stuff
Sleepers
Cobra
Cruising
Deep Blue Sea
THX 1138
the Lost Boys
Soylent Green
Purple Rain (for my girlfriend)
They had a TON of other stuff....M Butterfly, Strangers on a Train, Jason X, etc
I managed to pick up:
Where Eagles Dare
Twilight Zone the Movie
The Right Stuff
Sleepers
Cobra
Cruising
Deep Blue Sea
THX 1138
the Lost Boys
Soylent Green
Purple Rain (for my girlfriend)
They had a TON of other stuff....M Butterfly, Strangers on a Train, Jason X, etc
09-03-10, 10:45 PM
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Uh huh... For the GF eh? j/k 
Out of curiosity, was Purple Rain the 1D or the 2D SE?
Great freaking album (coming from a guy who loves Slayer, Beethoven and most things in between). I would grab it for the 5.1 mix and the extras. If it was the SE. The Movie? meh.
Out of curiosity, was Purple Rain the 1D or the 2D SE?
Great freaking album (coming from a guy who loves Slayer, Beethoven and most things in between). I would grab it for the 5.1 mix and the extras. If it was the SE. The Movie? meh.