Miami Connection (1987) 4K UHD coming from Vinegar Syndrome

[Ultra Maddnezz80]

Finally got my copy of Miami Connection 4K today. So doing a comparison to the drafthouse version, so much a difference with the 4K version. Skin tones look natural and the movie doesn’t look as washed out like the DraftHouse Version. I think this gonna be the best this movie will ever look honestly lol. Definitely worth the upgrade

[Rusty100]

Got mine in. Playing on my Sony x700, the sound is always out of sync on the UHD. Playing it via my PC is perfectly fine though

[superunknown80]

Been wanting to see this for years. The previous US blu was region A locked, and couldn't find a region B compatible release anywhere. Only way to watch in the UK was the RiffTrax version on Amazon Prime.
Just sat down to watch this Vinegar Syndrome release and it did not disappoint! Looks amazing, and I now have a new favourite "so bad it's good" cheesy 80s action flick. If you're a fan of stuff like Samurai Cop, Deadly Prey, The Last Dragon, and New York Njnja then this is an absolute must own!

[badfingerboogie]

Originally Posted by superunknown80

Been wanting to see this for years. The previous US blu was region A locked, and couldn't find a region B compatible release anywhere. Only way to watch in the UK was the RiffTrax version on Amazon Prime.
Just sat down to watch this Vinegar Syndrome release and it did not disappoint! Looks amazing, and I now have a new favourite "so bad it's good" cheesy 80s action flick. If you're a fan of stuff like Samurai Cop, Deadly Prey, The Last Dragon, and New York Njnja then this is an absolute must own!

This and No Retreat, No Surrender are two of my biggest go-tos if I ever need a good-spirited but poorly-made martial arts pick me up.

[superunknown80]

Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

This and No Retreat, No Surrender are two of my biggest go-tos if I ever need a good-spirited but poorly-made martial arts pick me up.

Oh yes! Definitely No Retreat, No Surrender too. So many unintentionally funny moments

[badfingerboogie]

Originally Posted by superunknown80

Oh yes! Definitely No Retreat, No Surrender too. So many unintentionally funny moments

The dad and the best friend are just constant sources of joy

[badfingerboogie]

Originally Posted by superunknown80

Oh yes! Definitely No Retreat, No Surrender too. So many unintentionally funny moments

Friends (No Miami, No Connection) - YouTube

[Apple2Forever]

Originally Posted by CreasyBear

The Abyss and True Lies are masterfully made films...that still haven't been given even 16x9 DVD's, ley alone HD releases, in the U.S. Miami Connection is only watchable when being riffed or surrounded by inebriated friends. It's not something of value beyond that. And they're not lost, because the only reason Miami Connection is relevant is because it was riffed by Rifftrax.

Plenty of people enjoy Miami Connection without Rifftrax or anything like that, myself included. When I first saw it, I don't think I'd even heard of Rifftrax. But then, I've seen Manos: The Hands of Fate in its unadulterated form half a dozen times, but have never seen the MST3K version, nor do I have any desire to.

[Apple2Forever]

Originally Posted by bradnoyes

Interesting that they requested that you return Cloak. They previously let me keep the stuff they accidentally sent me, though I don't think those movies were as expensive as Cloak and it seems like this might be a more widespread issue.

Yeah it's probably because it's an expensive and elaborate special edition. A while ago (well before its 4k upgrade) I ordered SexWorld on DVD as I wanted the extras that weren't on the blu-ray. They sent me the blu-ray by mistake, but let me keep it and sent the DVD as well.

[superunknown80]

Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

Friends (No Miami, No Connection) - YouTube

So hilariously cringeworthy

[solid12345]

Originally Posted by Apple2Forever

Plenty of people enjoy Miami Connection without Rifftrax or anything like that, myself included. When I first saw it, I don't think I'd even heard of Rifftrax. But then, I've seen Manos: The Hands of Fate in its unadulterated form half a dozen times, but have never seen the MST3K version, nor do I have any desire to.

I can’t stand any of that rifttrax/mst3k type junk, their humor is usually cringier and lamer than the actual movies they make fun of. Personally I saw MC in an art house theater with 20 other people and everyone laughed along the way and clapped at the end, that was a way more enjoyable experience than a couple douchebags yacking over it.

[mikezilla2]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

DiabolikDVD, Grindhouse Video and OrbitDVD will be selling it soon enough. It's a brand new release that's still shipping out to subscribers and those who purchased it during the Flash Pre-Order back in March.

It's a big release so there will be plenty of stock to go around. Just relax and wait for July 1st so you can get it directly from VS.

thanks

well okey soo looking at those 3 sites grindhouse looks to be sold out for now and no longer ships to places outside the US going by there FAQ, dvdorbit charges a little more for the item price(and more for shipping) VS offers free shipping if i spend 175USD or more hmm ... well while thats possbile already made a big order from japan ... least i probbly wont have to worry about Tax when it comes to VS so i probbly will use that site for a few titles but wondering if iv missed any tricks or suggetions ?

i saw you can buy subscriptions and save plus get a select amount of titles to your door per month ? but can only be bought at selected points in the year iv seen it metioned at least one of those subs costs around 750 USD that would be somewere around 1.2 AUD ... so alot of Dosh .... anyone got a break down of what was offered on those plans ?

veering off a bit but is there other retailers i should look at ?

[A Tortured Duckling]

Originally Posted by mikezilla2

[Show spoiler]thanks

well okey soo looking at those 3 sites grindhouse looks to be sold out for now and no longer ships to places outside the US going by there FAQ, dvdorbit charges a little more for the item price(and more for shipping) VS offers free shipping if i spend 175USD or more hmm ... well while thats possbile already made a big order from japan ... least i probbly wont have to worry about Tax when it comes to VS so i probbly will use that site for a few titles but wondering if iv missed any tricks or suggetions ?

i saw you can buy subscriptions and save plus get a select amount of titles to your door per month ? but can only be bought at selected points in the year iv seen it metioned at least one of those subs costs around 750 USD that would be somewere around 1.2 AUD ... so alot of Dosh .... anyone got a break down of what was offered on those plans ?

veering off a bit but is there other retailers i should look at ?

It's back at VS. Partners Only month is over. https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...ami-connection

[mikezilla2]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

It's back at VS. Partners Only month is over. https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...ami-connection

thanks i noticed 43 + shipping or free shipping if i spend 175USD at least ( so around 270AUD)

not at all cheap

just mulling my options

theres probbly about 20 titles on that Site that i like the look of but doubt il be getting many .....

and some of them go out of print in a hurry so dont know how good waiting till black friday will be

but dos anyone have a screen shot of what those sub options Were ?

just trying to learn here

[A Tortured Duckling]

Originally Posted by mikezilla2

thanks i noticed 43 + shipping or free shipping if i spend 175USD at least ( so around 270AUD)

not at all cheap

just mulling my options

theres probbly about 20 titles on that Site that i like the look of but doubt il be getting many .....

and some of them go out of print in a hurry so dont know how good waiting till black friday will be

but dos anyone have a screen shot of what those sub options Were ?

just trying to learn here

Also, if you don't particularly need VS release, Umbrella just released a nice package for the film, too. It's also much cheaper. https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/prod...n-1987-blu-ray

$25 at Orbit. https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/mi...95bea2c7&_ss=r

[mikezilla2]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

Also, if you don't particularly need VS release, Umbrella just released a nice package for the film, too. It's also much cheaper. https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/prod...n-1987-blu-ray

$25 at Orbit. https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/mi...95bea2c7&_ss=r

thanks but those other Ones you Linked are Just the Blu rays not the 4ks

its the 4k version that im chasing

[tph2010]

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Only know this by reputation, is it a blind buy? Worth a buy at all? Would you say it's better or worse than Troma stuff

It's not bad at all, just amateur. But I find it genuinely entertaining and earnest.

You can watch it for free on

YouTube

.

[tph2010]

Originally Posted by solid12345

I can’t stand any of that rifttrax/mst3k type junk, their humor is usually cringier and lamer than the actual movies they make fun of.

100% agree. The worst was when they did a Rifftrax for Starship Troopers. What the hell was the point of riffing a movie that is intentionally an over-the-top satire?

[Telemachus]

Not only is Rifftrax awful, but it started an entire culture of unfunny people on Youtube trying to emulate them

[Hindustani]

Why God Why?.......why?

When ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA is sitting in the 35mm canisters developing vinegar syndrome of its own...

we get shytted on every tuesday with releases like this.