Forever Marilyn (1953-1961) + Individual Releases - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

jra166 · 07-25-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Incredible

I received my Australian set today and had a quick look at all 7 discs.

Can you share which films have Commentaries? Some Like it hot has, and DVDBeaver reports that Seven year itch also has. Thank you and enjoy the set!

KilloWertz · 07-25-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

Incase anyone is interested, JB HI-FI are having a 20% off sale on their blu-rays today. It ends at 9pm tonight (5.5 hours away) and the Forever Marilyn box set is only $47.98 and the packaging is better than the U.S release, at least as far as keeping discs safe is concerned. No cardboard slots. Just two standard cases in a slipcase. Also includes a collectable booklet. Works out to be only $6.85 AUD per movie

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...blu-ray/668393

Hmmm, that's pretty tempting, especially since I don't think the US release will go down in price at all on Amazon right now since nobody has it advertised in their ad for next week.

One question about the packaging though... Is that big ratings logo in the bottom left corner printed on or is it a sticker that comes off?

Tns49 · 07-25-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KilloWertz

Hmmm, that's pretty tempting, especially since I don't think the US release will go down in price at all on Amazon right now since nobody has it advertised in their ad for next week.

One question about the packaging though... Is that big ratings logo in the bottom left corner printed on or is it a sticker that comes off?

Foxconnect, the 20th century fox official store, continues to have at $64.99 and has a once a year 10% off coupon. There is no excuse for amazon's current pricing. Several of us have notified them of fox's price.

mzupeman · 07-25-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tns49

Foxconnect, the 20th century fox official store, continues to have at $64.99 and has a once a year 10% off coupon. There is no excuse for amazon's current pricing. Several of us have notified them of fox's price.

The excuse is that Foxconnect isn't competition enough... only major retailers.

Mrs Incredible · 07-25-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KilloWertz

Hmmm, that's pretty tempting, especially since I don't think the US release will go down in price at all on Amazon right now since nobody has it advertised in their ad for next week.

One question about the packaging though... Is that big ratings logo in the bottom left corner printed on or is it a sticker that comes off?

Unfortunately yes. We have the worst ratings logos here downunder.
Just one of the many reasons I purchase most of my BD's from overseas.

Maggot · 07-25-2012, 09:08 PM

I just ordered the discs seperately as I prefer individual packaging. I'm very thankful that the studio also chose this route alongside the box set. You Tube has a few clips of what the Blu-rays look like and they look better than I expected and that's on You Tube.

Banned User · 07-25-2012, 09:35 PM

So do we not get the content from the DVD boxset Marilyn The Final Days on one of the Blurays? Its worth it IMO just for the footage of her skinny dipping in the pool.

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

The individual covers are almost drool worthy but I can showcase the classier design of the boxed set

I think I prefer the individual cases. Too bad those aren't offered with a standard box to fit them. I may just pick up The Seven year Itch and maybe get this set at a bargain down the road. Not that much of a musical fan. With The Universal Monsters Set, 50 Years of Bond, The Hitchcock Set, Indy set, ET & Jaws there are just too many titles coming out.

Tns49 · 07-25-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

So do we not get the content from the DVD boxset Marilyn The Final Days on one of the Blurays? Its worth it IMO just for the footage of her skinny dipping in the pool.

,,.

Yep one of the few DVD's I am keeping.

mzupeman · 07-25-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tns49

Yep one of the few DVD's I am keeping.

I would keep that if I had it as well. Is that available separately? If so I may pick that up. However, this set really excites me because I have never seen a Marilyn film. In full, at least anyway.

KilloWertz · 07-26-2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Incredible

Unfortunately yes. We have the worst ratings logos here downunder.
Just one of the many reasons I purchase most of my BD's from overseas.

Thanks.

Unfortunately, I missed the sale. I was in a hurry since I was on here before work and missed the fact that it was only going until 9 PM.

Tns49 · 07-26-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

I would keep that if I had it as well. Is that available separately? If so I may pick that up. However, this set really excites me because I have never seen a Marilyn film. In full, at least anyway.

I don't know if it was ever sold seperate. It still is in some of the DVD sets. I see various sellers advertiising as having it seperate on amazon, some claiming new.

nathanp · 07-26-2012, 04:17 PM

Just received my pre-order this morning, I love getting stuff early!

mzupeman · 07-26-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanp

Just received my pre-order this morning, I love getting stuff early!

Good for you, but how about a little info on the packaging?

Banned User · 07-26-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

I would keep that if I had it as well. Is that available separately? If so I may pick that up. However, this set really excites me because I have never seen a Marilyn film. In full, at least anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Monroe...The+Final+Days

PowellPressburger · 07-26-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

Good for you, but how about a little info on the packaging?

and some PICS!

Femmeslover · 07-27-2012, 05:24 AM

Heres a review for River of No Return
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-r...rn_blu-ray.htm

Mrs Incredible · 07-27-2012, 06:37 AM

Watched There's No Business Like Show Business in it's entirity today and must say - I was impressed.
Although the picture quality ranged from fair (very grainy and low res) to very good (medium grain and excellent detail), the screen was always filled with great colour.
The transfer seemed a bit "wide" right through, though not distractingly so.
The AQ was very good with a surprising amount of "oomph" on the many musical numbers.
The highlight for me was Donald O'Conners "dancing around the fountain" number, but apart from a few super corny Merman/Daily scenes, the rest of the film was entertaining.
Extras are only trailers (same as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes).
PQ: 3/5 to 4/5
AQ: 4/5 (age of film taken into consideration).

Deciazulado · 07-27-2012, 07:30 AM

They are a "bit wide" because they're in the original CinemaScope 2.55 ratio which is a bit wider than the modern 2.39 or the late 50's/60's 2.35

Mrs Incredible · 07-27-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

They are a "bit wide" because they're in the original CinemaScope 2.55 ratio which is a bit wider than the modern 2.39 or the late 50's/60's 2.35

Hi. When I say a "bit wide", I am allowing for the fact that it was shot in a 2.55:1 aspect ratio.
Within that, there is a "stretched" look that is not proportional and makes faces (especially), look wider than they should.

Deciazulado · 07-27-2012, 12:08 PM

Ahh the ol' CinemaScope lens "mumps"

07-27-2012, 06:37 AM	#77
Mrs Incredible Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 26	There's No Business Like Show Business Watched There's No Business Like Show Business in it's entirity today and must say - I was impressed. Although the picture quality ranged from fair (very grainy and low res) to very good (medium grain and excellent detail), the screen was always filled with great colour. The transfer seemed a bit "wide" right through, though not distractingly so. The AQ was very good with a surprising amount of "oomph" on the many musical numbers. The highlight for me was Donald O'Conners "dancing around the fountain" number, but apart from a few super corny Merman/Daily scenes, the rest of the film was entertaining. Extras are only trailers (same as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes). PQ: 3/5 to 4/5 AQ: 4/5 (age of film taken into consideration).

07-25-2012, 09:08 PM	#66
Maggot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:United States 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:1340 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:81	I just ordered the discs seperately as I prefer individual packaging. I'm very thankful that the studio also chose this route alongside the box set. You Tube has a few clips of what the Blu-rays look like and they look better than I expected and that's on You Tube.

07-26-2012, 04:17 PM	#72
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	Just received my pre-order this morning, I love getting stuff early!

07-27-2012, 05:24 AM	#76
Femmeslover Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Louisiana	Heres a review for River of No Return http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-r...rn_blu-ray.htm

07-27-2012, 07:30 AM	#78
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	They are a "bit wide" because they're in the original CinemaScope 2.55 ratio which is a bit wider than the modern 2.39 or the late 50's/60's 2.35

07-27-2012, 12:08 PM	#80
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	Ahh the ol' CinemaScope lens "mumps"

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