Casablanca (1942) (70th Anniversary Edition)

[thebard]

Originally Posted by BluPat

I ordered Casablanca: 70th Anniversary set Thursday and it shipped Friday and hasn't moved since according to FedEx tracking That is BS especially after being forced to pay for shipping because it was like a penny less than $25.

I like to keep a bunch of low-price items on my wish list for just that reason. I'm going to get them anyway, but by holding off & combining them with other items I can nix the shipping charges.

Got my Casablanca box before the holiday weekend, fortunately. Haven't gotten around to viewing it yet, though. My first temptation was to rip open the coasters & look at 'em, but my wife said I should keep 'em sealed & mint (!)

I was pleasantly surprised at the respectable size of the poster. I'll probably frame it at some point.

[Arkadin]

I've probably saved for real over $500 on shipping in just the last year by having prime.
no doubt in my mind.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

I've probably saved for real over $500 on shipping in just the last year by having prime.
no doubt in my mind.

Same although I have probably saved more than that.

[MifuneFan]

I honestly haven't paid for shipping since they started FSSS

[TriuneImpurityRites]

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

I'm pretty sure I ordered before everyone... At like 6AM the morning it came availible for the sale...

Nothing.

Not even "Shipping Soon".

Still at "Not Yet Shipped" status.

Standard Shipping is basically worthless.

this, and worse, i ordered it with Lawrence of Arabia to boot.
which I was expecting for like 6 months now to WATCH yesterday.


die in a farking fire amazon.

I'm done with your BS.

[MrHT]

I received my set the other day and watched the movie. I don't know. In my opinion, the film does not look "DNRed to death." I don't know why so many people complained about it.

[thebard]

Originally Posted by MrHT

I received my set the other day and watched the movie. I don't know. In my opinion, the film does not look "DNRed to death." I don't know why so many people complained about it.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this is a new transfer. I believe it was the 2008 edition that some folks had problems with.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by MrHT

I received my set the other day and watched the movie. I don't know. In my opinion, the film does not look "DNRed to death." I don't know why so many people complained about it.

Night and day difference: http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich

[MrHT]

I thought I read somewhere that they used the same transfer; the only difference is that the audio now is lossless. Hmm..... Maybe I misread it or something. Sorry.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by MrHT

I thought I read somewhere that they used the same transfer; the only difference is that the audio now is lossless. Hmm..... Maybe I misread it or something. Sorry.

Did you not see my above post?

[MrHT]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Did you not see my above post?

I did. Why?

Your post proves that I was wrong. But I'm just confused why I read something else at another site.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by MrHT

I did. Why?

The difference in the two transfers is substantial.

[MrHT]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

The difference in the two transfers is substantial.

Yeah I see. My only gripe is that the new transfer looks darker. The older transfer looks a little more brighter and grayer, which looks a bit nicer. But on the downside, the older transfer almost has no grain whatsoever and therefore, loses quite a bit of detail.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by MrHT

Yeah I see. My only gripe is that the new transfer looks darker. The older transfer looks a little more brighter and grayer, which looks a bit nicer. But on the downside, the older transfer almost has no grain whatsoever and therefore, loses quite a bit of detail.

I believe the contrast was cranked up for the original release.

[MrHT]

The big box packaging is a bit annoying. When I stand it upright on the shelf, the top part of the box will not remain completely closed. A small gap opens up. I'm afraid it will cause the box to split open and fall off my shelf.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by MrHT

The big box packaging is a bit annoying. When I stand it upright on the shelf, the top part of the box will not remain completely closed. A small gap opens up. I'm afraid it will cause the box to split open and fall off my shelf.

I fixed that by putting two small pieces of tape on each side along the seam. Can't see them from the front and there's nothing to damage on the box.

Top of pic

[BluPat]

Received my Casablanca: 70th Anniversary Collector's Edition today! The packaging is gorgeous! Amazon shipped it in a sturdy cardboard box with bubble wrap.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I fixed that by putting two small pieces of tape on each side along the seam. Can't see them from the front and there's nothing to damage on the box.

I did the same on the top of it with removable tape. Now there's no problem. I still have to wonder why Warner didn't include a slipcover for this like they do with their other sets like this to keep the lid on, but not much you can do now of course.

[MovieMan31]

Mine was supposed to arrive today, but nothing. No updates on tracking since sunday either, kinda weird.

[goldie1970]

Watching this now. Great print, best I've seen. Fantastic movie