Videodrome 2-disc SE from Criterion!

[y2doublet]

Yes, finally! I absolutely love this film and been waiting ages for a SE! Check out the news from www.fangoria.com:

"The folks at The Criterion Collection have revealed to Fango that a two-disc special edition of David Cronenberg’s VIDEODROME will be released by the company in August. In addition to a director-approved transfer of the unrated version, the set will include:

• Audio commentary by Cronenberg and cinematographer Mark Irwin
• Audio commentary by stars James Woods and Deborah Harry
• Cronenberg’s short film Camera, created for the Toronto Film Festival in 2000 and starring VIDEODROME’s Les Carlson
• A new 30-minute documentary by VIDEODROME video FX artist Michael Lennick about the movie’s landmark makeup and special FX
• Fear on Film, a half-hour roundtable discussion from 1982 between Cronenberg, John Carpenter and John Landis (all of whom were working on Universal horror films at the time), hosted by director-to-be Mick Garris
• Short promotional featurette from 1982, also created by Garris
• Trailers
• Extensive galleries with makeup test shots, behind-the-scenes photos, publicity stills, marketing materials, etc.
• Samurai Dreams—the fake Japanese soft-porn film seen in the movie, presented in its entirety
• And more!"

[Hellbilly]

GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[Lyle Horowitz]

This film is really dated, but I'll check out the disc, I suppose. Where is Eyes W/O a Face?

[y2doublet]

From the same article: "Criterion is also working on a DVD of George Franju’s LES YEUX SANS VISAGE (EYES WITHOUT A FACE), though contents and a street date have yet to be determined." Bummer the date hasn't been set yet.

[Nos4ah2]

HOLY SHIT!

*Checking to see if it's available for pre-order*

[SaviniFan]

I think I just soiled myself! This is the BEST DVD news of the year so far in my opinion!!!!

[X-human]

Damn, and I just bought the regular disc too.

Damn cool news though.

[rhett]

That sounds fantastic! This really is the year of the Cronenberg special edition. VIDEODROME is not my favorite of his films, but I will not pass up the opportunity to check out all those fantastic features. Now where are those special editions for THE DEAD ZONE, THE BROOD and SCANNERS?

[onebyone]

Well god damn, I didn't think I would ever see the day. Now, after this, if they would just do Crash, that would be even better.

Regardless, this is some of the best dvd news I could have gotten. Thanks for sending me off to work in a hella good mood. :banana:

[Deus Ex Machina]

I'm all over this like a fat kid on a twinkie

I wonder if it'll have that wierd painting with all the dialogue from the film scene that aired on A&E

[dwatts]

Hey guys - I just had this great dream. In it, Criterion were releasing a two disc version of Videodrome. Of course, then I woke up.... to find it's true....

[hell ya!]

Great news! :banana:

[dwatts]

But I won't settle until I have a Criterion Crash.

[Grim]

Boy am I glad I could never find the original disc.

[Andrew]

Holy shit, that's the best news I've heard in a while! Man that makes me so happy. Hell yes.

[KR~!]

Woohoo!

That's great! I can't wait for this set!

Thanks for the news!

[Kippoe13]

about time "Long Live the New Flesh"

[John Gargo]

Yeah, I saw the news on the main page. VIDEODROME is arguably Cronenberg's best film too, and it will be great to watch all these supplements. This is Criterion's third go at a Cronenberg film, with DEAD RINGERS (now OOP... glad I got mine before amazon.com ran out!) and NAKED LUNCH. Here's to three more!!! :)

[dwatts]

I hate that Dead Ringers is non-anamorphic :(

When oh when are they going to resurrect their laserdisc Crash and give it to us on DVD? please! please! please!

[RyanPC]

I can't believe it! This is fantastic news! :banana:

[Paff]

This is Criterion's third go at a Cronenberg film, with DEAD RINGERS (now OOP... glad I got mine before amazon.com ran out!) and NAKED LUNCH. Here's to three more!!! :)

Fourth if ya wanna include the laserdisc of Crash

I'm trying to look for one negative thing about this, and I finally found one: On the main page, Rhett posts that there will be audio commentary by "Blondie". Blondie is the BAND, Deborah Harry is the actress/singer. Not sure if I care what Chris Stein has to say about Videodrome...

This is fantastic news, and shows that while Criterion is a lot quieter than they used to be, they still know how to make a SPECIAL edition.

[betterdan]

I will definately be picking this up as it is one of my favorite movies.
Why did they leave out the most important specs the video and audio? I'm pretty sure it will be widescreen and anamorphic (it better be) not sure about the audio but why don't they just list that? I like extras but the video and audio is what is most important to me.
Oh and I forgot WOOHOO! :D

[Cujo108]

This is some of the very best DVD news I have ever heard! Videodrome is definitely Cronenberg's best film (though all his films are masterpieces IMO), which is saying a hell of a lot, and is also one of my top 10 favorite films of all time. I have been longing for a SE for years now. I've said in the past that I hope Criterion would do it, but I never actually thought they would. The extras sound truly outstanding, and there's obviously no chance in hell that I won't be getting this the second of release.

[DefJeff]

Yeah, like everyone said, this is fantastic news.

I too recently bought the old disc, but I like the film more then enough to upgrade. In my opinion, this is easily Cronenberg's best.

[dwatts]

--Why did they leave out the most important specs the video and audio? I'm pretty sure it will be widescreen and anamorphic (it better be) not sure about the audio but why don't they just list that?--

Well, as you say, it sure as hell better be anamorphic. As for sound, Criterion are not known for creating 5.1 surrounds, so I expect bog standard stereo.

[KamuiX]

Oh yeah, I can't wait to pick this one up. I already have the original release, but who cares. I'm getting the new Rabid SE even though I have the original next month as well. This is the year for Cronenberg SE's...now all I need is Shivers released in a SE, and I'll be happy as hell!! And M. Butterfly on DVD would be appreciated as well :)

[Cujo108]

This is Criterion, of course it'll be anamorphic. They never release nonanamorphic widescreen DVDs these days, and even if they did, I seriously doubt they would do so on one that they put so much work into like this, so I figured this would be a no brainer. I'm sure the cover art will be awesome, but I like the original art as well, so I think I'll hold onto my old Universal release just for the cool cover.

[dwatts]

--This is Criterion, of course it'll be anamorphic.--

Well, Dead Ringers isn't - nor is their release of Brazil (despite an incredible three discs). I'd definately say - "yes it will be", but ain't counting all my chickens ;)

one ... two.. three

[Andrew]

--This is Criterion, of course it'll be anamorphic.--

Well, Dead Ringers isn't - nor is their release of Brazil (despite an incredible three discs). I'd definately say - "yes it will be", but ain't counting all my chickens ;)

one ... two.. threeCujo's key words were these days. They haven't released any widescreen film non-anamorphic for a while, to my knowledge.

[dwatts]

Oh, I understand. I was just pointing out that stranger things have happened (even though I wouldn't expect it too these days!)

[Pukenstein]

Never was crazy about Videodrome, may give it another chance.

[Nemesis]

When oh when are they going to resurrect their laserdisc Crash and give it to us on DVD? please! please! please!

most probably the day after i purchase the current release dvd.

[dwatts]

If you haven't done that - you're no friend of mine ;)

I emailed Criterion about Crash, and they replied saying they no longer have the rights to it. I don't know if that's a standard reply they give or not - I hope so.

[Nemesis]

ya want to know whats worse dwatts? i've had Videodrome sitting on my shelves for 6 months and still haven't watched it!!

but i intend to crack that sucker open soon, and crash is on my next R1 order

[dwatts]

Now - that I can respect. I've freaking dying over here. I rearranged my DVD's into a "Watched" and "Not watched" pile. I keep my DVD's on standard bookshelves. Anyway, I ended up with FOUR shelves of "unwatched". Four shelves!!!

So I'm working my way through them, holding off buying anything else - well almost.... those damn Hammers came out from Warners..... and anyway, it's not easy. There's some Karloff I want and whatnot. Sucks to be sensible :(

[X-human]

I'm curious about the aspect ratio, Criterion's Naked Lunch came in at 1.77:1 when it's been previously shown at 1.85:1. So what is it?

Criterion has also been having problems with cropping /overscan, even recently, so it may be ending up like AB's original Dawn of the Dead release, a bit more open framing but still overscanning to create a much tighter image than intended.

[dwatts]

Maybe this is just the case of different countries doing diffeent things? Kind of like the early Hammers - shown in the US at 1.85.1, but in the UK at 1.66:1. 1.85:1 seems favored in the US, but it's not universal.

Dead ringers was filmed 4:3, I don't know about the others.

[killit]

all crony's films are fllmed open matte, he's said countless times that he films his movies to be shown at 1.33:1, 1.85:1, and 1.66:1. he approves of all of these, though i think i remeber him saying that criterion pressured him for an aspect ratio for the dead ringers ld and that he likes 1.66:1 the best. criterion will prob do a 1.77:1, which wasn't a popular option when the dead ringers ld was being produced(so he didnt comment on that one) he seems to care more about the quality,

[SilentScreams]

Criterion finally has Videodrome listed on their website and a few more details about the disc were revealed. The disc will be 1.85:1 non anamorphic widescreen and dolby digital mono 1.0. They also have the cover art availible.

[betterdan]

Not anamorphic? What the fuck? That really pisses me off. I had a feeling they were gonna do some bullshit like this since they didn't mention it was anamorphic before. FUCK!!!!

[Andrew]

That's a great cover but a definite "what the fuck" regarding the non-anamorphic specs. Wonder why?

[mutleyhyde]

From Criterion's Videodrome product page (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=248)...

Film Info
1983
89 minutes
Color
1.85:1
Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Anamorphic
English

Release Info
Catalog Number:
CC1604D
ISBN:
1-55940-952-5
UPC:
7-15515-01542-4
SRP: $39.95

And from their Videodrom Special Features page (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=248&section=feature)...
New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound and enhanced for widescreen televisions

Audio commentaries by director David Cronenberg, actors James Woods and Deborah Harry, and director of photography Mark Irwin

Camera, a short film starring Videodrome’s Les Carlson, written and directed by David Cronenberg in 2000 as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Toronto Film Festival

Forging the New Flesh, a new half-hour documentary featurette by video effects artist Michael Lennick about the creation of Videodrome’s landmark video and prosthetic makeup effects, featuring new interviews with Rick Baker and others

Samurai Dreams, the complete and unedited faux Japanese AV feature seen in the film

Fear on Film, a 26-minute roundtable discussion from 1982 between filmmakers David Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Mick Garris about censorship, special effects makeup, and horror cinema

Original theatrical trailers, plus a promotional featurette

Stills gallery featuring hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes production photos, special effects makeup tests, and publicity photos, many never before seen

English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired

Essays by film critic Carrie Rickey and Videodrome expert Tim Lucas

Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

More!

It looks to me like it's gonna be anamorphic.

[Jason25]

From Criterion's Videodrome product page (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=248)...

It was just changed cause earlier it said Non-Anamorphic.

[mutleyhyde]

And hooray for that!

[Cujo108]

With Criterion's track record, I figured it was just a mistake. Glad to see my instincts were correct. Cool cover, though it would've been even cooler if they would've used the awesome poster art with the eerie distorted face that is so rare.

[betterdan]

Yea I would prefer a different cover too but as long as the movie is now anamorphic I'm happy again.:)

[fatclown]

Videodrome is a masterpiece.

[ArtofFighting]

While I have seen far worse DVD covers, I must say that this one isn't really wowing me. Is anyone else less than impressed by it? Usually I absolutely love Criterions covers, but this time I think they just took the easy way out. I would've much more prefered some original art.

[dwatts]

Wow, the cover is horrible :(

I guess it does speak somewhat to the theme of the film, but I wish Criterion would get with the program and use theatrical art. The UK Quad of Videodrome is wonderful if they wanted to differentiate themselves from the Blue shot that graces most releases of the film.

Compare this cover to Naked Lunch - which DID use theatrical art. Blech!

Still, nothing will stop me getting it :)

[DefJeff]

I think the cover is great, and IMHO better then the Universal DVD's cover.

[betterdan]

I like Universal's cover better this new one reminds me of Pink Floyd's The Wall for some reason.

[rhett]

I love the cover art too, much better than the theatrical art. For a movie all about the power of the screen image, what better than to use an actual image from the movie? I can't wait for this.

[dwatts]

--For a movie all about the power of the screen image--

It's not only about the "power of the screen image", or even mainly about it. Hence, in that sense, the cover it poop. :D

[Grim]

While the hell is it only Mono 1.0. That's just sad.

[Katatonia]

While the hell is it only Mono 1.0. That's just sad.

Probably since it was originally recorded and released in mono. I'd still rather have it in mono 2.0 though. If they have good sound elements still available then perhaps they will remix it to a worthwhile 5.1 mix. They recently did that for The Tin Drum DVD SE...which sounds amazing.

Footnote: I found Criterion's Naked Lunch 2-DVD SE at a store today, new and sealed for only $7.00!

:blabla: :blabla: :blabla:

[Grim]

Yeah. I figured thats what it originally was, but I thought it would be natural for them to do a remix.

[mutleyhyde]

Yeah. I figured thats what it originally was, but I thought it would be natural for them to do a remix.

For Criterion, it would actually be unnatural to do a new mix. They pride themselves on presenting films as they were released theatrically, and have a general policy of not presenting remixed audio. There may be exceptions in the case of original audio not being available and such, but their normal mode of operation is to offer their releases in the original audio.

If you don't like that, then you not only have an issue with this release, but with Criterion as a whole.

[Katatonia]

For Criterion, it would actually be unnatural to do a new mix. They pride themselves on presenting films as they were released theatrically, and have a general policy of not presenting remixed audio. There may be exceptions in the case of original audio not being available and such, but their normal mode of operation is to offer their releases in the original audio.

If you don't like that, then you not only have an issue with this release, but with Criterion as a whole.

On The Tin Drum DVD, Criterion includes the original release mono audio track, and a newly remixed 5.1 audio track produced from seperate audio elements. The new 5.1 mix is even slightly different from the original mono audio mix, so that it needs seperate subtitles. If this is the case with their newer releases, I'd say their policy is slowly changing. I guess it all depends on how you want to view the movie.

[Grim]

For Criterion, it would actually be unnatural to do a new mix. They pride themselves on presenting films as they were released theatrically, and have a general policy of not presenting remixed audio. There may be exceptions in the case of original audio not being available and such, but their normal mode of operation is to offer their releases in the original audio.

If you don't like that, then you not only have an issue with this release, but with Criterion as a whole.

I have no problem with it. It just seemed odd to me. But now that I look at the Criterion discs i have, I see what you're saying. Sisters and Straw Dogs are both 2.0 Mono, and RoboCop and Naked Lunch are 2.0 Surround. They all sounded fine to me, so no complaints here.

[Grim]

I'd also like to add that I think that cover kicks ass as well.

[Nos4ah2]

Here's another big vote for the Criterion cover art! Damn I'm excited about this disc! More than any dvd for a long time!

[RyanPC]

From Criterion's Videodrome product page (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=248)...



And from their Videodrom Special Features page (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=248&section=feature)...


It looks to me like it's gonna be anamorphic.

Holy fuck, that is a great cover! This is becoming my most anticipated release ever, right next to the Dawn of the Dead boxed set! VIDEODROME kicks ass. ;)

[Cujo108]

Well, its definitely my most anticipated release. I still say the cover is underwhelming though, especially compared to some of the other Criterion covers.

[Damed]

Ok, I have to admit that I have never seen this film. Is there a review of it somewhere I can read? I don't want to drop the $$$ on a Criterion if I don't know what I am in for.

My local video stores don't have it to rent, so I am kind of SOL in that regard.

[napalm68]

Jesus Damed, you been living under a rock? :) Go to dvdbasen.com

[betterdan]

I think he's been watching too much Hellspawn by the look of his avatar.

[Damed]

I think he's been watching too much Hellspawn by the look of his avatar.

:p The avatar is a joke.

As for Videodrome, I've never been in a position to see it (never have seen it for rent, never have seen it on cable) so it's one of those "I'll have to blind buy it" in order to see it. When it comes to Criterions, I'm looking at spending some serious cash, so I just want to know what I'm in for before taking the plunge.

[dwatts]

You're in for genious.

[mstrgroovy]

videodrome sucks

[Andrew]

videodrome sucksIt must suck more than Mrs. Groovy if you're always going to be in such a grumpy mood. Nice first post! http://horrordvds.com/vb3forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Ichi]

"Videodrome" is one of my all time favorite movies. Im really looking forward to this release.

[H0MOSareGAY]

Dawn of the Dead... Videodrome... The only thing that could make this better is a new release of Street Trash... My VHS is an ex-rental, and I can't find the OOP DVD.

[Morg]

Think I'll stick it in that empty slot somewhere between Rabid and Naked Lunch. Shoot, or maybe between Shivers and The Dead Zone. Naw, I should keep the Criterions together...decisions decisions.

[dwatts]

--It must suck more than Mrs. Groovy if you're always going to be in such a grumpy mood. Nice first post!--


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Grim]

videodrome sucks

Well aren't you a happy camper! :banana:

[mstrgroovy]

didnt mean to take such a harsh turn right away. I had just seen videodrome and i was shocked at how many people liked it.

[mstrgroovy]

Seriously i didnt mean to come off as a dick, I was just in kind of a shitty mood at the time. I like this forum and i don't want to start out with everyone thinking im a dick.

[Andrew]

Haha it's cool, I was just kidding around. Welcome to the forum.

[thrashard76]

No problem newb. Have fun, we do.

[dwatts]

It's always better when you tell us why you hated it. Then we know what to write on your grave stone. :D

[Ash28M]

You know i have learned to never make a definate opinion on a film after only one viewing. As there have been countless times when i have rewatched a film that i was bored by upon first viewing that i loved after the second viewing. Sometimes it just the state of mind you are in. If you watch a film and your not in the mood for that type of film it can ruin the experience. I find that the second and sometimes even third viewings you know more of what to expect and the changed mind set really makes a difference.

I find this to be expecially true on films that are usually highly regarded and felt the same way with Videodrome.

[RyanPC]

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews5/videodrome.htm

Screenshots and everything - this looks FABULOUS. I can't wait. :banana:

[VideoViolence]

I am buying this dvd! This is one of Cronenberg's best!

[thrashard76]

Very nice packaging with tons of extras.

[napalm68]

Ah jeez, it is worth it for the beta cassette packagin alone. The extras are pretty well just OK only. Only really 1 discs worth IMHO. It wouldn't surprise me to get the discs and find the total size of both combined is less than 9GB. It is only a 1.5 hour film.

[dwatts]

--Screenshots and everything - this looks FABULOUS. I can't wait.--

Stunning - but Criterion are so overrated :D

I have this on pre-order, no doubt about it. Comparing those screenshots with the current R1 disc is utterly pointless.

[RyanPC]

--Screenshots and everything - this looks FABULOUS. I can't wait.--

Stunning - but Criterion are so overrated :D

I have this on pre-order, no doubt about it. Comparing those screenshots with the current R1 disc is utterly pointless.

Damn you, Dwatts! Don't you remember me telling you Criterion are overrated EXCEPT Videodrome? :D

[dwatts]

Oh yes, I do remember something along those lines now. They're only overrated if the film in question is not one you care for. Stupid me :D

[RyanPC]

Oh yes, I do remember something along those lines now. They're only overrated if the film in question is not one you care for. Stupid me :D

:lol: Your persistance is humorous.

[dwatts]

When you're right, you're right :) Anyway, gotta go and hand out dead animals to school kids now :D

[RyanPC]

When you're right, you're right :) Anyway, gotta go and hand out dead animals to school kids now :D

I just love it when we combine threads like this. :D

[dwatts]

It's all part of the rich tapestry of getting to know personalities, it allows us to cross-pollinate. Not that it always provides answers - I'm still trying to figure out how it is that as a DVD purchaser you don't mind reading on a forum, but don't like reading from a DVD.

When are we going to get an all-singing, all dancing version of this bulletin board, to entertain the monkeys? That's what I want to know :D

[RyanPC]

I'm still trying to figure out how it is that as a DVD purchaser you don't mind reading on a forum, but don't like reading from a DVD.

I didn't say I don't like text-based extras at all. I simply meant that - and Sisters is an example of this - I don't expect a DVD to have text extras only. DVD is a visual medium, and while I like liner and production notes, if you really want to read about a film, there are such a thing as books in order to do so.

[dwatts]

Text is visual. I have yet to see a braille DVD extra. Though I'm not opposed to someone trying :D

[RyanPC]

Text is visual. I have yet to see a braille DVD extra. Though I'm not opposed to someone trying :D


I meant visual other than text. ;)

[betterdan]

Has anyone seen this out early? I'm going to Best Buy in a little while to get Candyman and am hoping this is out early along with the Night Gallery set. It never hurts to hope.

[Grim]

I think it might be a little early for that, Dan. Hopefully it'll be out by next Friday like the Candyman SE was last Friday at my Best Buy.

[betterdan]

Well they didn't have either one. :( Sometimes I get lucky and movies are put out almost a month before they are supposed to be, but not this time.

[Grim]

Well they didn't have either one. :( Sometimes I get lucky and movies are put out almost a month before they are supposed to be, but not this time.

A month? You lucky bastard. :D

[bwana the clown]

Stunning - but Criterion are so overrated :D

And overpriced. As much as I'm drooling about this, I'm waiting till December when DDD will hopefully have another half-yearly 20% off thing.

[thrashard76]

^^^I'm with ya on that Bwana. I need to start saving some now or those Criterions will be gone as fast as that limited 20% discount.

[dwatts]

I thought the DDD sale was just once a year - and we already had it. Not that I'm going to complain if they do two a year :)

[hell ya!]

I'm also waiting for DDD's christams sale to pick up Videodrome, i have the Universal disc so that will hold me over untill then.

[SaviniFan]

Review up for the Criterion version at the excellent Mondo Digital:

http://www.mondo-digital.com/cronenberg.html

[Cujo108]

I'll be picking this up as soon as it hits stores. I buy just about every Criterion I want on release date. The price makes no difference to me, as I know I'll get the best quality, and any company that releases outstanding product deserves the cash. I love the packaging for this by the way!

[napalm68]

Yeah, critereons are such a rip off price wise. And in all honesty, the extras are pretty so so. If it wasn't for the packaging there would be no excuse for the price.

[bwana the clown]

I thought the DDD sale was just once a year - and we already had it. Not that I'm going to complain if they do two a year :)

They had one last December and last June. I admit I'm making a big assumption that they'll keep doing that, but I just can't bring myself to pay that much money for a single movie that isn't Dawn Of The Dead.

[Nemesis]

yep, i think it's a safe bet they'll do another sale in december.. though i have a very large order i want to place and dont think i have the self control to hold off 4 months

[dwatts]

No kidding. I went on their last night and pe-ordered all three seasons of Seinfeld for $90 :D

[Grim]

I bought this at Best Buy today. $34.99. I know I could've gotten it online for much cheaper, but I just didn't care. Anywho, I'll tell you guys how it is later.

[inkmachine]

I thought the DDD sale was just once a year - and we already had it. Not that I'm going to complain if they do two a year :)
Excuse my ignorance, but what is DDD?

[SilentScreams]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is DDD?

DeepDiscountDVD.com

[dwatts]

www.deepdiscountdvd.com

--I bought this at Best Buy today. $34.99. I know I could've gotten it online for much cheaper, but I just didn't care.--

Good for you man. You know, this endless search to save a dollar gets tiresome when there are monumental releases like this sitting on the shelf - you know?

[Cujo108]

This release is pleasing the hell out of me. The film presentation is fantastic, the packaging is unique and very groovy, and the extras that I've gone through so far have been wonderful and very informative. The Cronenberg/Irwin commentary was especially pleasing, probably my favorite Cronenberg commentary, though I am biased seeing how this is my favorite of his films. Still, fascinating commentary as always, only moreso. Planning on listening to the Woods/Harry commentary tonight, as well as digging through more of the extras. Criterion has outdone themselves, and I couldn't be more grateful. Release of the year in my opinion.

[Grim]

So far the DVD is great. The film looks terrific and the mono sounds absolutely fine. I'm probably going to watch the film with each of the commentaries next. I wish they had an isolated score track, because for some reason I find it very creepy.

[betterdan]

I hope there is one left at Best Buy Friday when I get a chance to go there.

[Lyle Horowitz]

Dan, I went to Best Buy today and they had about 6-7 copies. At the price, I doubt it will sell out. I nearly bought it today as well but I'm not THAT big a fan of the movie and I'm trying to cut down on purchases so I can save for insurance.

[Rockmjd]

I bought this at Best Buy today. $34.99. I know I could've gotten it online for much cheaper, but I just didn't care. Anywho, I'll tell you guys how it is later.

wasnt gonna buy this but employee discount brought it down to 25.17 :)

[betterdan]

Dan, I went to Best Buy today and they had about 6-7 copies. At the price, I doubt it will sell out. I nearly bought it today as well but I'm not THAT big a fan of the movie and I'm trying to cut down on purchases so I can save for insurance.
Our Best Buy usually doesn't carry that many Criterions but maybe this time they will order more.

[shift]

i'll order mine and get it cheaper. I am really in no rush to see it. Just maybe one day it be worth some $$$ to sell it on Ebay.

[Myron Breck]

I normally don't mind the snail mail wait...but for this release I WANT IT NOW!!!

[bachmann]

got mine today the transfer really is stunning the best ive ever seen the film. perfect cover. the extras are pretty interresting i liked the feature with Carpenter, Cronenberg and landis talking about their upcoming movies which at the time were videodrome and the thing

[Lyle Horowitz]

Our Best Buy usually doesn't carry that many Criterions but maybe this time they will order more.
Mine doesn't really carry that many Criterion's, either. From what I've seen, just:

Do The Right Thing
Videodrome
Naked Lunch
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
The Last Temptation of Christ
Henry V
Devil and Daniel Webster
Kurosawa Collection
Hitchcock Collection
Montery Pop Festival

[thrashard76]

I saw 2 copies of this at the local BB yesterday. I almost bought a copy of this and Lemora, but I decided against them for now.

[Andrew]

I saw 2 copies of this at the local BB yesterday. I almost bought a copy of this and Lemora, but I decided against them for now. Do you recall how much LEMORA was at Best Buy?

[thrashard76]

I want to say it was $16.99, but I could be wrong.

[betterdan]

Well I got off work an hour early so I could stop by Best Buy in Virginia Beach to get Videodrome because their website showed they had them in. I get there and they have no idea where they are but the computer shows they have 3 left. :rolleyes: I look all over and none are to be found. Strike one.

I then have 20 minutes left till Circuit City closes so I rush there and they don't have any idea what a Videodrome is and can't find it in their computer. Strike 2

I then have 10 minutes till Planet Music closes so I rush there. I ask the guy at the counter if they have Videodrome and he says yes they have 1 in sci fi. I tell him I already looked there and he tells me "well then it's probably misplaced and sorry but we are closing."
Strike fucking three. :mad:

[thrashard76]

Dude that seems like my luck about 90% of the time when I decide to go and find anything movie related. I'm glad I'm not the only one that this happens to. Sorry about your misfortune dude. Sometimes the internet is the only way to go.

[Grim]

Well I got off work an hour early so I could stop by Best Buy in Virginia Beach to get Videodrome because their website showed they had them in. I get there and they have no idea where they are but the computer shows they have 3 left. :rolleyes: I look all over and none are to be found. Strike one.

I then have 20 minutes left till Circuit City closes so I rush there and they don't have any idea what a Videodrome is and can't find it in their computer. Strike 2

I then have 10 minutes till Planet Music closes so I rush there. I ask the guy at the counter if they have Videodrome and he says yes they have 1 in sci fi. I tell him I already looked there and he tells me "well then it's probably misplaced and sorry but we are closing."
Strike fucking three. :mad:

I had trouble finding it at first too. It was in the Sci Fi section, but somehow I had just overlooked it.

[Rockmjd]

As far as I know, since I started working at BB 4 years ago, we have received every Criterion Dvd release but the problem is they generally only send us less than 5 copies of any particular one. We only got 3 copies of Videodrome and it wasnt delivered By UPS until around 5 pm monday night, which might explain why certain stores couldnt find any. They might have still been tied up in receiving, which happens. most new releases get sent to us a week before they come out.

[Andrew]

As far as I know, since I started working at BB 4 years ago, we have received every Criterion Dvd release but the problem is they generally only send us less than 5 copies of any particular one. We only got 3 copies of Videodrome and it wasnt delivered By UPS until around 5 pm monday night, which might explain why certain stores couldnt find any. They might have still been tied up in receiving, which happens. most new releases get sent to us a week before they come out.That's really hard to believe, but maybe you've got a nice Best Buy? I haven't seen hardly any of the recent Criterion releases at BB (and I'm usually in there 2-3 times per week), like I VITELLONI, THE LOWER DEPTHS, SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT, A WOMAN IS A WOMAN, etc. Maybe they just carry the American and more popular films?

[betterdan]

I had trouble finding it at first too. It was in the Sci Fi section, but somehow I had just overlooked it.

Believe me Grim I looked through the sci fi and horror sections very well. I skimmed the action and drama sections and none to be found. Maybe the fools put it in comedy.

[betterdan]

Ok I went to the other Best Buy tonight and they had 3 copies out where people could actually buy them. I got one of course :banana:

[dwatts]

I'm really pleased to see so many people picking up on this release. Cool! Mine is still in the damn mail, but it will be here soon enough. Anyone heard the commentary yet?

[Rockmjd]

That's really hard to believe, but maybe you've got a nice Best Buy? I haven't seen hardly any of the recent Criterion releases at BB (and I'm usually in there 2-3 times per week), like I VITELLONI, THE LOWER DEPTHS, SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT, A WOMAN IS A WOMAN, etc. Maybe they just carry the American and more popular films?

the only one of those i havent seen in our store is A Woman is a Woman. im pretty sure we only got 1 of each othe others though

[Andrew]

the only one of those i havent seen in our store is A Woman is a Woman. im pretty sure we only got 1 of each othe others thoughWell hell one is better than none. Maybe there is some rabid Criterion fan near me who gets there in the morning every Tuesday to buy them.

[Rockmjd]

Well hell one is better than none. Maybe there is some rabid Criterion fan near me who gets there in the morning every Tuesday to buy them.
actually, the majority of lesser known criterion releases come in unmarked totes mixed with other dvds. according to company policy, if no release date documentation is provided , then we're not bound to street date. So more than likely they are being put out early by employees. I dont do that though, since i know the importance of street dates, more so than my cheating superiors do.

[SaviniFan]

I picked up my copy from Borders yesterday. I haven't viewed any of the extras yet, but the transfer is superb. I also wanna praise Criterion for the ingenious video cassette cover. Looks like some kind of bootleg. Good stuff.

[adric]

i got mine yesterday and am popping it in as we speak

[Lionheart]

Hi Folks,

I bought the Criterion release of Videodrome and I would say that it's worth the money. The xtras are very cool, the transfer is great, and the packaging is very clever. Once again, Criterion has done a fantastic job. My only complaint is that the movie is too short! If you want to check out some other great "horror like" Criterion releases, check out "Haxan" and "Carnival of Souls".

[Grim]

My only complaint is that the movie is too short!

Funny that you mention that. As I found that, despite the 89 minute running time, it felt like a 100-110 minute movie to me. Not in that it dragged or anything, because it certainly didn't, just that it felt longer than what it really was.

[Morg]

Very happy with it. I agree that the transfer is superb and the packaging is awesome; very creative. I'm also impressed with the audio, sounds outstanding for being just a DD mono track. Havn't had a chance to check out any extras, but look forward to them - especially the short film Camera, and Bootleg video: the complete footage of Samurai Dreams. 40 page booklet is quite cool too.