Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by wormraper

quick question? isn't "sleepless in seattle" one of those that's on the cusp of selling out?

Not that I'm aware of. The ones I know about are:

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia -- less than 100.
Our Man Flint -- less than 300.
In Like Flint -- less than 500.
As Good as It Gets -- less than 500.
Experiment in Terror -- less than 700.

All of these I've gotten from mentions made here, so I can't vouch for the accuracy. I have them all except As Good as It Gets, but that one I don't particularly want, so I'm good.

If anyone knows of any others...

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Not that I'm aware of. The ones I know about are:

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia -- less than 100.
Our Man Flint -- less than 300.
In Like Flint -- less than 500.
As Good as It Gets -- less than 500.
Experiment in Terror -- less than 700.

All of these I've gotten from mentions made here, so I can't vouch for the accuracy. I have them all except As Good as It Gets, but that one I don't particularly want, so I'm good.

If anyone knows of any others...

Ahhhh I think as good as it gets is the one I was thinking of

[smoss469]

My order of:

Violent Saturday
The Train
Radio Days

Hasn't shipped yet. Other than my initial order months ago I always seem to have to wait about a week before anything I order ships from SA.

That, plus my B&N order is apparently being shipped by someone without a map is going to stall any chances of having anything by the weekend I believe.

[krasnoludek]

My order of Fate is the Hunter (autographed) and 5 other titles (including one sold out title) shipped today. Looking forward to watching these.

[Herry Dunston]

Boy, those Woody Allen films are selling very slowly compared to other TT titles. I guess I should be glad that I've given the time for Crimes and Misdemeanors.

[rkolinski]

Thunderbird are Go/Thunderbird 6, The Front, Fate is the Hunter (Autographed), The Mechanic, Born Yesterday, Radio Days and Violent Saturday shipped today; I will have a busy video weekend!

[The Great Owl]

Pal Joey is an excellent Twilight Time Blu-ray.

I decided to watch this recent purchase earlier tonight to clear the way before some new discs arrive this week, and I was engaged from the start, as Frank Sinatra's title character is thrown on a train by cops in a fun moment that establishes him as a dubious, but likable underdog. Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak are both as magnificent as I expected. Hayworth is older in this film, but she does not lose any of her seductive poise. It's not just that no other actress looked like Hayworth or spoke like her, but that no other actress moved quite like her. Kim Novak steps up to the plate, though, and is nothing less than angelic.

More than anything, though, I got a kick out of the cinematography and of the sights and sounds of 1950s San Francisco. Just watching a cool cat like Sinatra in one of the coolest places during this specific era is enough to make this film a worthwhile and enthralling experience.

I'm glad that I made a leap of faith and purchased Pal Joey. I encourage the rest of you to buy a copy before they are all gone.

[AndersonVision]

I'm normally on top of it, but has there been any mention of a signature promo for this month's pre-orders?

[klauswhereareyou]

Looks like my Radio Days is shipping now.

[Herry Dunston]

Not sure whether to bite for The Train or Alfredo Garcia.

Just saw The Train today, and I really enjoyed it; the villain was very interesting, some of the action set-pieces are pretty stellar, and I like the stealth portions where sabotage is in play. I enjoy this film more than Alfredo Garcia, but on the one hand, Alfredo Garcia have extras that are unique to its release and from what I hear about the extras, they tell plenty about the director; on the other hand, this is the first release where The Train is anamorphic (at least the DVD release of Alfredo Garcia is enhanced for widescreen TVs).

Units are gettin' really low on both sides, so time's of the essence.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

Not sure whether to bite for The Train or Alfredo Garcia.

Just saw The Train today, and I really enjoyed it; the villain was very interesting, some of the action set-pieces are pretty stellar, and I like the stealth portions where sabotage is in play. I enjoy this film more than Alfredo Garcia, but on the one hand, Alfredo Garcia have extras that are unique to its release and from what I hear about the extras, they tell plenty about the director; on the other hand, this is the first release where The Train is anamorphic (at least the DVD release of Alfredo Garcia is enhanced for widescreen TVs).

Units are gettin' really low on both sides, so time's of the essence.

Get...........both??

[Herry Dunston]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Get...........both??

Can't...afford...both. If I could, I wouldn't ask this question.

[klauswhereareyou]

Then get the one you enjoy watching more.

[Cocophone]

I ordered Radio Days on the first day of pre-orders. Needless to say my order is "pending" Next time I'm waiting until a couple of days before the street date to place my order.

[bruceames]

Garcia just dipped down to 47 copies left.

[BluOrbit]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

I ordered Radio Days on the first day of pre-orders. Needless to say my order is "pending" Next time I'm waiting until a couple of days before the street date to place my order.

I ordered Radio Days within one minute of it's availability online (and this is my 14th order from them), and I'm still in pending status as well. It's nice to know that Screen Archives takes such good care of it's loyal customers.

[bruceames]

Just got my preorders (Radio Days, Violent Saturday and Brannigan) from TCM shop today (ordered during the 30% off sale).

I've had faster service with preorders from TCM than I ever had from SAE. Too bad they normally charge $5 more.

[chrisron]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

I ordered Radio Days on the first day of pre-orders. Needless to say my order is "pending" Next time I'm waiting until a couple of days before the street date to place my order.

Might be a good strategy. I totally forgot about the pre-orders and didn't order until a couple of days later and I was the first one in this thread to have my copy shipped.

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by BluOrbit

I ordered Radio Days within one minute of it's availability online (and this is my 14th order from them), and I'm still in pending status as well. It's nice to know that Screen Archives takes such good care of it's loyal customers.

The best part is that SA lies to your face about filling the first orders last. The last time I pre-ordered, I did like you did, as soon as it went up I had mine in. I waited forever to get it. I emailed them, they flat out told me they ship in the order that they are placed. I know that to be 100% false.

My first ever TT order was for a new release the day it went out was when I ordered. I got my order days before people who ordered when the pre-orders went up.

My order shipped today, I only had 1 pre-order title and I ordered just a few days before they hit the street.

[jetthead]

My order that I placed on June 26th (Cover Girl & The Train) finally shipped yesterday and my pre-ordered Born Yesterday shipped today. I'm hopeful that Born Yesterday arrives by this weekend as I can't wait to watch it.