The first five (of 15) DVDs of AIP classics are now available in England; this is a companion set to the titles released last year (which included the original...
Are these Arkoff releases worth getting? Is the picture quality good? If they are full frame, are they open matted versiosn of soft matte films, or cropped...
... good? If they are full frame, are they open matted versiosn of soft matte films, or cropped hard mattes? Were any made in anamorphic widescreen? ... ...
If they are remastered for the US R1 market, then hopefully they will be in their origianl aspect ratios, and when in widescreen with 16x9 enhancement. Let's...
How doe MGM decide which Midnite Movies to release in a widescreen format and which to release full frame, as I think all their full frame titles originally...
Dr. Phibes is just being released?? Well that's weird...I'm in Canada and I've had BOTH Phibes movies on dvd from Midnite Movies for at least 6 months! Are...
In a message dated 02/08/04 12:28:41 GMT Standard Time, reisgeorge@... ... Lol - George, we all loathe the LEPERCHAUN series but you may hate them the ...
In a message dated 02/08/04 12:28:41 GMT Standard Time, reisgeorge@... ... I bought HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL on DVD and it is wonderful..the presentation...
I just found out today that there is a 35th anniversary edition of Easy Rider on the way. Has a kick ass new cover, but aside from that it looks as though it's...
The new edition of Easy Rider is already out in the UK. Speaking of biker pics, does everyone have the double bill of Angel Unchained (1970) and The Cycle...
Was High School Confidential presented in it's original aspect ratio on the Lion's Gate DVD? Rick CAZDANCAR@... wrote: In a message dated 02/08/04 12:28:41...
Yes, back in 2001 MGM (USA) released both Phibes films separately in their Midnite Movie range. On August 24th they are reissuing both films together...
By and large MGM release all of their back catalogue in the films original aspect ratio. There are some films (mainly from the 1950s) that were made soft...
<< Such companies as Criterion, Roan, Synapse, Elite, Blue Underground, MGM (USA) and Anchor Bay (USA) are holding the torch. >> Don't forget Mondo Macabro and...
<< Digital bits mentioned a dvd called simply Hell's Angels hitting the streets in December. Does anybody know anything about this movie? I've never seen it....
<< Was High School Confidential presented in it's original aspect ratio on the Lion's Gate DVD?>> Yes, contrary to what the cover states. ... Bruce Holecheck ...
Widescreen or fullscreen? Rick kcehceloh@... wrote: << Was High School Confidential presented in it's original aspect ratio on the Lion's Gate DVD?>> Yes,...
<< Widescreen or fullscreen?>> Lions Gate's HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL disc is 2.35:1, even though the cover states it's 1.33:1. ... Bruce Holecheck Contributing...
Thanks for the insight Bruce. The title was rather misleading. Adam kcehceloh@... wrote: << Digital bits mentioned a dvd called simply Hell's Angels...
Angel Unchained was really good in my opinion. Never thought about it being a biker take on The Magnificent Seven, but that's such a cool interpretation! Angel...
Hi, this is Joe and I am a new member. I love the MGM MM series mostly for the A.I.P. and Cannon films and I just have to chime in about Full Frame vs....
Cheers, I shall consider picking that one up. Does it contain the alternate nude footage? Rick kcehceloh@... wrote: << Widescreen or fullscreen?>> Lions...
The only source of information I have on The Cycle Savages (1969) is Leonard Maltin's review (BOMB), and he lists the running time as 82 minutes, which is...
... is Leonard Maltin's review (BOMB), and he lists the running time as 82 minutes, which is preceisely what it runs on MGMs fine DVD, despite the box stating...
<< Cheers, I shall consider picking that one up. Does it contain the alternate nude footage? >> No clue. I'll answer with a firm "maybe." ... Bruce Holecheck ...
I am amazed at the attitude of that guy from Lion's Gate. So I suspect that the old AIP stuff may have to find another distributor with a bit more vision. Re...
Rick, The Deathdream dvd is great, especially the extras. That excerpt of footage we saw in the Savini featurette was pretty graphic (even by my standards), no...
If you want to see how much is missing at the sides when you present a full frame version of Superscope, just look at Republic's DVD of the original Invasion...
Thanks for the info on biker flicks, it is most interesting. Masque of the Red Death (1964). Actually it is on page 4 of Video Watchdog No. 32. The footage...