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Douglas Berry ([personal profile] gridlore) wrote2003-12-26 02:50 pm
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Decisions...

OK, we got several DVDs as winter gifts (Romancing the Stone, Labyrinth, and The Dark Crystal to be precise.)

This increased usage of the DVD player has me thinking about the next DVDs I'd like to own. But as usual when dealing with spending money, I'm dithering. So I'm asking y'all to offer an opinion..

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[identity profile] rickvs.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
One of the best DVD packages I've seen is that for _Fight Club_. Nice extras, many commentary tracks and "making of" doodads ...if that kinda thing appeals to you. And the humor is so dark it can only be detected by its effect on nearby humor; I don't recommend it to everyone.

[identity profile] docwebster.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
The recent Metropolis restoration, from Kino Video. Run, don't walk.

[identity profile] hasturcubed.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
There's already strong rumors that there's going to be some mega-whoppin'-collosal extended Trilogy uber-set for Lord of the Rings. Probably at the beginning of 2005.

I'd rent them as you want to see them, spend money on the B5 sets, and wait til the Big One is released.

[identity profile] cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed - hold off on LotR until you're sure they're done.

Do you already have Firefly?

[identity profile] gridlore.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
To be honest, I didn't like Firefly that much. Just failed to grab me.

Maybe I gave up too early, or I run too many merchant games and I had a bad case of "GM-wishing-the-players-would-stop-screwing-up-the-plots."

[identity profile] autographedcat.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Borrow it from someone and watch the later episodes. Some of them are just plain-freakin'-brilliant.

I also recommend the British TV series "Coupling". Laughter is the best medicine.
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[personal profile] thebitterguy 2003-12-26 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Firefly was quite delightful. And it's way better once you see the episodes in order.
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[personal profile] mdlbear 2003-12-26 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I found a copy of Victory At Sea at Fry's on Tuesday. Four DVD's, 11:30 total viewing time. Documentary rather than a "classic war movie" but IMHO indispensible to anyone interested in WWII. It has finally become available in a "50th Anniversary Edition".

I've been looking for this ever since the year I couldn't afford to renew my KTEH subscription for $120 and get it on videotape.
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[personal profile] kshandra 2003-12-26 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
You forgot to mention Better Than Chocolate.

[identity profile] eleri.livejournal.com 2003-12-26 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I need a copy of that.
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[personal profile] kshandra 2003-12-27 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, indeed, you do. (Make sure you get the Director's Cut, though.)

[identity profile] hellloooonurse.livejournal.com 2003-12-27 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
Indiana Jones Box Set? I got it for Christmas. It includes a fourth disc with three hours of bonus material.
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