Summer School (1987) - February 8, 2022 - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

BrandonJF · 12-03-2021, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy39

Oh yeah! I pre-ordered this one. Love this movie!

Now, if I could find the official soundtrack CD for a decent price I would be set. Mainly want it for the Danny Elfman & EG Daily tunes.

I used to scour punchout bins for years looking for it while wondering how in the world I never bought it as soon as it came out. I did eventually get it off of Ebay.

Danny Elfman recently released a new album and had a song called "Happy" on it. I thought he was revisiting his Summer School song. Uh.... nope.

dissention · 12-03-2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteberry

Yes, the CD version of the soundtrack is rare. Keep an eye on Discogs and eBay (although with eBay you need to make sure it isn't one of the homemade soundtracks that people sell).

The 7" and 12" Mind Over Matter singles are also worth checking out because they contain a remix and instrumental version of the song that aren't available elsewhere:

[Show spoiler]

It's a shame the original Debbie Harry recording never saw the light of day officially, it's pretty fantastic.

robdua · 12-03-2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteberry

Yes, the CD version of the soundtrack is rare. Keep an eye on Discogs and eBay (although with eBay you need to make sure it isn't one of the homemade soundtracks that people sell).

The 7" and 12" Mind Over Matter singles are also worth checking out because they contain a remix and instrumental version of the song that aren't available elsewhere:

7" Single
https://www.discogs.com/release/4360...nd-Over-Matter

A-side:
E.G. DAILY - Mind Over Matter (7'' Version) - 1987 - YouTube

B-side (Instrumental):
E.G. DAILY - Mind Over Matter (Instrumental) - 1987 - YouTube

12" Single
https://www.discogs.com/release/1397...nd-Over-Matter

A-side (Remix):
E G Daily - Mind Over Matter (Remix) - YouTube

B-side (Edit):
E G Daily - Mind Over Matter (Remix Edit) - YouTube

LOVE that whole soundtrack. Owned it on LP and of course it's so hard to find on CD. Just about every track is a winner. I'll be getting the Blu-Ray first day for sure.

rocknblues81 · 12-04-2021, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention

It's a shame the original Debbie Harry recording never saw the light of day officially, it's pretty fantastic.

I like Daily's better, but I think her vocal style is more appealing to me. That somewhat throaty/raspy style.

Telemachus · 12-04-2021, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by robdua

LOVE that whole soundtrack. Owned it on LP and of course it's so hard to find on CD. Just about every track is a winner. I'll be getting the Blu-Ray first day for sure.

I've never even laid eyes on a Summer School CD, I didn't even know one existed. I have a vinyl rip someone made me once, still listen to that very rip. I think Summer School and Rad had absolutely incredible soundtracks.

zman73 · 12-07-2021, 01:37 PM

Another film I love but probably won't buy on disc as I got the digital of it years ago... one of my sisters favs growing up

Telemachus · 12-08-2021, 12:38 AM

I forgot Mr. Shoop dated Missy before Bill's dad

Jay Mammoth · 02-04-2022, 10:20 PM

Mine is on its way from Best Buy.

Mockingbird · 02-05-2022, 03:19 AM

Anyone heard the commentary - how does it rate?

Jay H. · 02-05-2022, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Anyone heard the commentary - how does it rate?

It's a painful listen, to be honest. I barely made it through once.

Mockingbird · 02-05-2022, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay H.

It's a painful listen, to be honest. I barely made it through once.

Got it - so lots of silence, or no real technical conversation, not funny?

Jay H. · 02-05-2022, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Got it - so lots of silence, or no real technical conversation, not funny?

It just isn't good. Mark Harmon is a nice guy, I'm sure, but he's dull. Carl Reiner was a comedy legend, but he doesn't have a whole lot of interesting stories to tell. This track definitely needed a moderator.

I was so excited to hear them talk about this movie when I bought the special edition DVD years ago; I've loved the movie since I went to see it in 1987.

meremortal · 02-05-2022, 05:30 AM

Curious in the pq. Asssuming it'll probably be from the old master used for streaming and maybe even tv.

Comicfan · 02-05-2022, 12:08 PM

My copy shipped yesterday.Says it should arrive on Tuesday.

IndyMLVC · 02-05-2022, 12:27 PM

Random question: what was the source of the 5.1 mix? Was it done from the original stems?

Even though the film came out in the mid-80's, it was originally mono.

Scoot79 · 02-05-2022, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay H.

It just isn't good. Mark Harmon is a nice guy, I'm sure, but he's dull. Carl Reiner was a comedy legend, but he doesn't have a whole lot of interesting stories to tell. This track definitely needed a moderator.

I was so excited to hear them talk about this movie when I bought the special edition DVD years ago; I've loved the movie since I went to see it in 1987.

I was going to say, for anyone that doesn't know, that commentary track was recorded 15 years ago, in 2007 for the 20th anniversary Life's a Beach edition DVD. Shout Factory is usually good at adding new features to their releases so I'm surprised that the only new feature here is an interview with Richard Steven Horvitz. Everything else is from the 2007 DVD release. Kind of disappointing.

Telemachus · 02-07-2022, 02:01 AM

My favorite scene in the movie is when Dave and Chainsaw run out of time on their test and start going "C! C! C! C!" actually finished my tests up like this many times, no idea how accurate it is but darn if it isn't fun.

rocknblues81 · 02-07-2022, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoot79

I was going to say, for anyone that doesn't know, that commentary track was recorded 15 years ago, in 2007 for the 20th anniversary Life's a Beach edition DVD. Shout Factory is usually good at adding new features to their releases so I'm surprised that the only new feature here is an interview with Richard Steven Horvitz. Everything else is from the 2007 DVD release. Kind of disappointing.

I'm just glad the movie has finally been released.

Scoot79 · 02-07-2022, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

I'm just glad the movie has finally been released.

I am too. I just thought they might get more of the cast to participate.

Hayabusa85 · 02-08-2022, 04:41 AM

Had this delivered earlier today but have not had a chance to pop it in yet. Will try to give it just a quick peek later to see what PQ is like. Just happy it is on Blu-ray so won't be too critical.

EDIT: Looks quite nice to me and better than I was anticipating but I have no frame of reference to compare it to since it is one of those movies I have always seen on TV and don't think I ever owned on any format until now. Didn't go all in movie collecting until Blu-ray.

02-08-2022, 04:41 AM	#100
Hayabusa85 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Canada 🍁 Home Theater Gallery:1081 4K collection:1165 Blu-ray collection:8521 DVD collection:1829	Had this delivered earlier today but have not had a chance to pop it in yet. Will try to give it just a quick peek later to see what PQ is like. Just happy it is on Blu-ray so won't be too critical. EDIT: Looks quite nice to me and better than I was anticipating but I have no frame of reference to compare it to since it is one of those movies I have always seen on TV and don't think I ever owned on any format until now. Didn't go all in movie collecting until Blu-ray. Last edited by Hayabusa85; 02-08-2022 at 07:24 AM.

12-07-2021, 01:37 PM	#86
zman73 Power Member Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:4880 DVD collection:244 MA collection:93 Digital collection:667 iTunes collection:136 Trading Score:93	Another film I love but probably won't buy on disc as I got the digital of it years ago... one of my sisters favs growing up

12-08-2021, 12:38 AM	#87
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	I forgot Mr. Shoop dated Missy before Bill's dad

02-04-2022, 10:20 PM	#88
Jay Mammoth Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Buffalo NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1607 DVD collection:63 iTunes collection:14 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:24	Mine is on its way from Best Buy.

02-05-2022, 03:19 AM	#89
Mockingbird Active Member Member since:Apr 2020 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:128 DVD collection:28	Anyone heard the commentary - how does it rate?

02-05-2022, 05:30 AM	#93
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Curious in the pq. Asssuming it'll probably be from the old master used for streaming and maybe even tv.

02-05-2022, 12:08 PM	#94
Comicfan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2016 Trading Score:1	My copy shipped yesterday.Says it should arrive on Tuesday.

02-05-2022, 12:27 PM	#95
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Random question: what was the source of the 5.1 mix? Was it done from the original stems? Even though the film came out in the mid-80's, it was originally mono.

02-07-2022, 02:01 AM	#97
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	My favorite scene in the movie is when Dave and Chainsaw run out of time on their test and start going "C! C! C! C!" actually finished my tests up like this many times, no idea how accurate it is but darn if it isn't fun.

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