Videodrome (1983)

[Ite]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

If they can, Criterion will always provide the soundtrack is it was originally presented for the film. So, there's nothing to cry about here, I'm afraid.

CC

It's not the same soundtrack as the previous DVDs??

[csdot]

Originally Posted by Ite

It's not the same soundtrack as the previous DVDs??

its the same

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by csdot

its the same

Well, the DVD has Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono and the blu-ray is stated as a LPCM 1.0 audio track.

CC

[PowellPressburger]

The audio is uncompressed so it is better than the DVD audio. I am sure it is more than suitable for the film. Most upgraded split surround mixes for films are always more center / front driven anyhow, and Criterion at least doesn't go against the film makers wishes when it comes to these techical issues.

(I could see how they could upgrade by doing a new full out mix when it comes to Howard Shore's eerie score, but something tells me Universal and maybe Criterion could not upgrade for different reasons.)

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by deadkidsean

In my opinion, no, but I think The Fly is one of the 3 greatest horror films of all-time.


That said, they aren't entirely comparable, as The Fly is more body-horror, gross out-scary and Videodrome is surreal and bizzare-scary.

Well, I am embarrassed to say that I am a horror fan that has never seen this film. I've had friends reccomend it to me over the years, but I never got around to seeing it.

It's time to Netflix this mutha and give it a go!

[Trekkie313]

Originally Posted by BouCoupDinkyDau

Well, I am embarrassed to say that I am a horror fan that has never seen this film. I've had friends reccomend it to me over the years, but I never got around to seeing it.

It's time to Netflix this mutha and give it a go!

Don't Netflix the shitty Universal DVD.

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Don't Netflix the shitty Universal DVD.

Well, I'm not gonna blind buy the Criterion Blu. If the DVD just has crappy PQ and AQ I can deal with it.

Is it missing vital scenes or something?

[mrstevo75]

Just ordered mine at deepdiscountdvd.com for $23.97 with free shipping. Also got Cronos criterion and Antichrist criterion for the same price. (Although Antichist has since sold out) Best deal I've seen so far and I've searched high and low.

[csdot]

Originally Posted by mrstevo75

Just ordered mine at deepdiscountdvd.com for $23.97 with free shipping. Also got Cronos criterion and Antichrist criterion for the same price. (Although Antichist has since sold out) Best deal I've seen so far and I've searched high and low.

that is a great price, but my order from Amazon will get here a lot sooner so i dont mind paying the extra 4 bucks.
however Cronos i can wait for, so i may go for that...

[mrstevo75]

Originally Posted by csdot

that is a great price, but my order from Amazon will get here a lot sooner so i dont mind paying the extra 4 bucks.
however Cronos i can wait for, so i may go for that...

It's a gift for myself from my wife so as long as it's here by Christmas, I'm a happy camper!

[greekak229]

Can't wait to watch this tomorrow, with Inception.

[AKORIS]

this is a very bizarre movie-- I would strongly reccomend a rental before buying if you've never seen it

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

this is a very bizarre movie-- I would strongly reccomend a rental before buying if you've never seen it

Good thing I've seen it.

[Ite]

Well it came out has anyone seen it in stores? I asked for it for a Christmas gift.

[TrenchRun]

in the review of videodrome -extras- the reviewer mentions micheal ciminos commentary on the deer hunter bluray..

deer hunter on bluray?? did miss something!!?!?

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by TrenchRun

in the review of videodrome -extras- the reviewer mentions micheal ciminos commentary on the deer hunter bluray..

deer hunter on bluray?? did miss something!!?!?

Think he means the UK edition.. Theres a review of it on this site if I'm not mistakin'

[TrenchRun]

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Think he means the UK edition.. Theres a review of it on this site if I'm not mistakin'

ah..yes i found it thanks....what region are north american players? i think that deer hunter is A & B

[Trekkie313]

Originally Posted by csdot

dude what are you talking about???? if you dont think his films are meaningful (especially Videodrome) you really just arent paying attention. Criterion has been releasing Cronenberg films for over a decade this isnt something new.

+1.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Ite

Well it came out has anyone seen it in stores? I asked for it for a Christmas gift.

Most Barnes & Noble locations stock VIDEODROME, looks like Best Buy isn't stocking it in my area at all. (this seems to be the norm now for Criterion titles.)

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Most Barnes & Noble locations stock VIDEODROME, looks like Best Buy isn't stocking it in my area at all. (this seems to be the norm now for Criterion titles.)

I've noticed that Best Buy has really cut back on "niche" titles of all kinds. It's apparently part of their move to reduce their media section. If it's not a recent Hollywood movie or a popular U.S. TV show, you might as well just preorder it from Amazon. I just ordered Vampire Circus (out next week) from Amazon because I really don't expect BB or any big retailers near me to stock it.