Escape From NY: Which format?

Paff · 01-21-2001, 04:06 AM

OK, we all know the Escape from New York DVD doesn't have the extras of the LD. But which one LOOKS better? I like extras, but the movie is always the most important factor to me. And since Escape From NY isn't high on my all-time favorites, I don't know if I'd ever go through the extras anyway.

I would have bought the LD today (Ross' Exchange has a copy...bit pricey though: $25) but I decided to break one of my spark plug wires while cleaning up after an oil change, so my $$$ had to go there instead.

01-21-2001, 08:13 AM

Well, I can only speak for the DVD, and although people have said the pic is good, I found it lacked resolution, and seemed a bit indistinct, unlike all the other John Carpenter DVDs I have (about 10, including the Image ones). It could just be my imagination though.

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Dave · 01-21-2001, 11:50 PM

DVD looks better but ya gotta own both! Commentary track is quite enjoyable.

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01-22-2001, 05:15 AM

The new DVD has a GREAT transfer. I have seen the LD and it has better features but the overall LD doesnt have as good a presentation. I sold the LD, and I regret it, I'm looking to pick up another copy just for the extras.

01-21-2001, 04:06 AM	#1
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,554	Escape From NY: Which format? OK, we all know the Escape from New York DVD doesn't have the extras of the LD. But which one LOOKS better? I like extras, but the movie is always the most important factor to me. And since Escape From NY isn't high on my all-time favorites, I don't know if I'd ever go through the extras anyway. I would have bought the LD today (Ross' Exchange has a copy...bit pricey though: $25) but I decided to break one of my spark plug wires while cleaning up after an oil change, so my $$$ had to go there instead.

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01-21-2001, 08:13 AM	#2
napalm68 Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I can only speak for the DVD, and although people have said the pic is good, I found it lacked resolution, and seemed a bit indistinct, unlike all the other John Carpenter DVDs I have (about 10, including the Image ones). It could just be my imagination though. ------------------ Oh no, mother! Blood!

01-21-2001, 11:50 PM	#3
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,188	DVD looks better but ya gotta own both! Commentary track is quite enjoyable. ------------------ David W. Anderson - dave@horrordvds.com Webmaster - www.horrordvds.com

01-22-2001, 05:15 AM	#4
Jasondog Guest Posts: n/a	The new DVD has a GREAT transfer. I have seen the LD and it has better features but the overall LD doesnt have as good a presentation. I sold the LD, and I regret it, I'm looking to pick up another copy just for the extras.