Ex-Machina Steelbook (Zavvi Exclusive) (UK)

[rickah88]

I was oringally a little meh on this...but he in-hand pics might have swayed me.

[kryptonite1970]

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[Movie Miscreant]

Censorship reflects society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime. ~Potter Stewart

Potter Stewar... really? A man who used the 1866 Civil Rights Act to create just one of his own varieties of censorship. Just saying.

Add these to your reading list and reconsider the inadvertent salute to censorship that comes in many guises. Don't worry, they're all film based, one way or another. You'll be edified.

KILLING FOR CULTURE: FROM EDISON TO ISIS: A NEW HISTORY OF DEATH ON FILM -
Authors David Kerekes & David Slater

SEE NO EVIL: BANNED FILMS AND VIDEO CONTROVERSY - David Kerekes & David Slater - ISBN: 1-900486-10-5

CENSORED: THE STORY OF FILM CENSORSHIP IN BRITAIN - Author Tom Dewe Mathews - ISBN: 0-7011-3873-4

For a yet broader scope covering all spectrums of life, try the highly informative, always entertaining, and frequently shocking:

PSYCHOTROPEDIA: A GUIDE TO PUBLICATIONS ON THE PERIPHERY - Ed / Author Russ Kick - ISBN: 1-900486-03-2

[Movie Miscreant]

This entire Steelbook re-releasing on Zavvi's part is utterly scurrilous. It makes a mockery of the so-called limited edition, what, because it's 2 years later and comes with new artwork (and inferior artwork at that).

There used to be good reason for the film enthusiast / collector to double, triple dip that usually concerned transfers being correctly (or icorrectly) flagged for progressive playback. The absence or inclusion of audio commentaries, among other extras. The cut status of a film. What's going on now and has been since the advent of BD, is s-c-a-n-d-a-l-o-u-s - as if it wasn't before.

People who haven't bought the film and want to see it, should buy it if they feel the inclination.
People who bought the first Steelbook (many of which scalpers robbed) should be content to have that one and give others the chance that missed out on the chance of the original Steelbooks to find a place for in their collection.

Disappointed by the largely 'gerbil' like mentality expressed on this thread. The studios, labels and stores have most contributors here placed exactly where they want you; waiting eagerly with hand in virtual wallet to part with real cash for a duplicate with a different cover.

I love a Steelbook but this is getting ludicrous, not to mention ethically questions, morally corrupt and having little to do with film - how many people mentioned they have not yet seen the film?

Unless the transfer has in some way been improved, or the list of extras justifies the addition / upgrade... considering parting with cash for another release that has yet to see a UHD release proves studios have succeeded to reducing the intellects of many to that of gerbils. Wow, I am astonished.

[Neutron82]

it's out on 4k/uhd here in the U.S.... as far as them re-releasing it, it's not only zavvi because you can get the same steelbook in a few other countries as well... personally I like the front cover of this one better but the older back cover is nicer in my opinion but that's irrelevant, it's just another option for people who missed out on the original steel or who happen to like this one better... there's nothing wrong with a little variety, I don't see why you are so upset about it

[JimDiGriz]

Sold my old one sharpish as soon as I got the 4K disc. If you like this film, the 4K disc is a must - its certainly a big improvement on the murky blu-ray.

[rickah88]

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Originally Posted by Movie Miscreant

Censorship reflects society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime. ~Potter Stewart

Potter Stewar... really? A man who used the 1866 Civil Rights Act to create just one of his own varieties of censorship. Just saying.

Add these to your reading list and reconsider the inadvertent salute to censorship that comes in many guises. Don't worry, they're all film based, one way or another. You'll be edified.

KILLING FOR CULTURE: FROM EDISON TO ISIS: A NEW HISTORY OF DEATH ON FILM -
Authors David Kerekes & David Slater

SEE NO EVIL: BANNED FILMS AND VIDEO CONTROVERSY - David Kerekes & David Slater - ISBN: 1-900486-10-5

CENSORED: THE STORY OF FILM CENSORSHIP IN BRITAIN - Author Tom Dewe Mathews - ISBN: 0-7011-3873-4

For a yet broader scope covering all spectrums of life, try the highly informative, always entertaining, and frequently shocking:

PSYCHOTROPEDIA: A GUIDE TO PUBLICATIONS ON THE PERIPHERY - Ed / Author Russ Kick - ISBN: 1-900486-03-2

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Originally Posted by Movie Miscreant

This entire Steelbook re-releasing on Zavvi's part is utterly scurrilous. It makes a mockery of the so-called limited edition, what, because it's 2 years later and comes with new artwork (and inferior artwork at that).

There used to be good reason for the film enthusiast / collector to double, triple dip that usually concerned transfers being correctly (or icorrectly) flagged for progressive playback. The absence or inclusion of audio commentaries, among other extras. The cut status of a film. What's going on now and has been since the advent of BD, is s-c-a-n-d-a-l-o-u-s - as if it wasn't before.

People who haven't bought the film and want to see it, should buy it if they feel the inclination.
People who bought the first Steelbook (many of which scalpers robbed) should be content to have that one and give others the chance that missed out on the chance of the original Steelbooks to find a place for in their collection.

Disappointed by the largely 'gerbil' like mentality expressed on this thread. The studios, labels and stores have most contributors here placed exactly where they want you; waiting eagerly with hand in virtual wallet to part with real cash for a duplicate with a different cover.

I love a Steelbook but this is getting ludicrous, not to mention ethically questions, morally corrupt and having little to do with film - how many people mentioned they have not yet seen the film?

Unless the transfer has in some way been improved, or the list of extras justifies the addition / upgrade... considering parting with cash for another release that has yet to see a UHD release proves studios have succeeded to reducing the intellects of many to that of gerbils. Wow, I am astonished.

[hockeyshark91]

Originally Posted by Movie Miscreant

Censorship reflects society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime. ~Potter Stewart

Potter Stewar... really? A man who used the 1866 Civil Rights Act to create just one of his own varieties of censorship. Just saying.

Add these to your reading list and reconsider the inadvertent salute to censorship that comes in many guises. Don't worry, they're all film based, one way or another. You'll be edified.

KILLING FOR CULTURE: FROM EDISON TO ISIS: A NEW HISTORY OF DEATH ON FILM -
Authors David Kerekes & David Slater

SEE NO EVIL: BANNED FILMS AND VIDEO CONTROVERSY - David Kerekes & David Slater - ISBN: 1-900486-10-5

CENSORED: THE STORY OF FILM CENSORSHIP IN BRITAIN - Author Tom Dewe Mathews - ISBN: 0-7011-3873-4

For a yet broader scope covering all spectrums of life, try the highly informative, always entertaining, and frequently shocking:

PSYCHOTROPEDIA: A GUIDE TO PUBLICATIONS ON THE PERIPHERY - Ed / Author Russ Kick - ISBN: 1-900486-03-2

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[jimidini]

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Originally Posted by Movie Miscreant

Disappointed by the largely 'gerbil' like mentality expressed on this thread.

No idea what this post is supposed to mean.
I'm confused.

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