Scorpion Releasing Discussion Thread (RIP Walt Olsen) - Page 890 - Blu-ray Forum

TenYearLurker · 05-10-2023, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_Blu

For anyone interested, a few other rarer 'sex comedies' from Scorpion & Code Red that are also available at Capstone:

THE BEACH GRILS, $30
https://www.capstone-films.com/newti...irls-non-c4rc4

MY TUTOR, $50
https://www.capstone-films.com/newti...-non-oop-39y4y

HOT MOVES, $35
https://www.capstone-films.com/newti...oves-non-zrya9

I highly recommend the above, and those are solid prices. My Tutor I paid $70 for and it regularly sells for $100+ on fleabay.

I got super lucky back in March of 2020, when Diabolik added a few copies of My Tutor and Tomboy and I snagged them for $24.99 each. My Tutor has gone up in price considerably on the resale market, so I guess folks have to decide how much is too much to pay for one movie. But it's one of my personal favorites out of all the 80's teen sex comedies. Finally picked up The Beach Girls from Capstone a few months ago, and really liked that one too.

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Originally Posted by The_Chex

You've got a Crown title and it's prime Betsy Russell. This is cause for a celebration! In honor, maybe change the avatar to a gif of Betsy Russell.

From Private Lessons.

Where she's riding a horse.

>_<

That's Private School. Private Lessons features Sylvia Kristel riding a teenage boy, rather than a horse.

barsalou · 05-10-2023, 08:22 PM

I knew The_Chex meant Private School, I just thought there was an alternate title I wasn't aware of... now to scope out Private Lessons...

The_Chex · 05-10-2023, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TenYearLurker

I got super lucky back in March of 2020, when Diabolik added a few copies of My Tutor and Tomboy and I snagged them for $24.99 each. My Tutor has gone up in price considerably on the resale market, so I guess folks have to decide how much is too much to pay for one movie. But it's one of my personal favorites out of all the 80's teen sex comedies. Finally picked up The Beach Girls from Capstone a few months ago, and really liked that one too.

That's Private School. Private Lessons features Sylvia Kristel riding a teenage boy, rather than a horse.

Gah, I'll never not get the titles backwards.

Thanks for the correction!

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Originally Posted by barsalou

I knew The_Chex meant Private School, I just thought there was an alternate title I wasn't aware of... now to scope out Private Lessons...

It's part of the "Howard Hesseman as a chauffeur" genre.

[Show spoiler]

Ruemorgue10 · 05-10-2023, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Chex

Gah, I'll never not get the titles backwards.

Thanks for the correction!

It's part of the "Howard Hesseman as a chauffeur" genre.

[Show spoiler]

Throw in Doctor Detroit and call it the "Howard Hesseman in Limos" trilogy

barsalou · 05-11-2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Chex

It's part of the "Howard Hesseman as a chauffeur" genre.

[Show spoiler]

This is my favorite Crown movie, nice little offbeat feel-good-comedy, Deborah Foreman is simply adorable.

Savage_Blu · 05-11-2023, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TenYearLurker

I got super lucky back in March of 2020, when Diabolik added a few copies of My Tutor and Tomboy and I snagged them for $24.99 each. My Tutor has gone up in price considerably on the resale market, so I guess folks have to decide how much is too much to pay for one movie. But it's one of my personal favorites out of all the 80's teen sex comedies. Finally picked up The Beach Girls from Capstone a few months ago, and really liked that one too.

Amazing prices for those.... I remember when they went up, was late to the party and missed out on them.

You're absolutely right, it really comes down to what one person is going to pay for a single disc. I spent nearly 2 years after the Diabolik stock looking for a copy under $100....and landed on one for $70 from Demon Dave. I was willing to pay that, albeit somewhat reluctantly. I wouldn't hesitate at My Tutor for $50 though...

Savage_Blu · 05-11-2023, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by barsalou

This situation is exactly what was being discussed in the 42nd Street thread a few days ago, definitely wouldn't have spent this money had I not been on the forums.... not complaining though, very happy to finally own this one!!

Just blame it on me

barsalou · 05-11-2023, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Savage_Blu

Just blame it on me

Money well spent, I'm grateful you where looking out for me.

The_Chex · 05-11-2023, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

Throw in Doctor Detroit and call it the "Howard Hesseman in Limos" trilogy

With that makes three. Now we have a complete "Howard Hesseman Chauffeur" trilogy! Somehow he became typecast as a butler of sorts during the height of his television career when the country knew him as a TV rock 'n roll disc jockey.

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Originally Posted by Savage_Blu

Amazing prices for those.... I remember when they went up, was late to the party and missed out on them.

You're absolutely right, it really comes down to what one person is going to pay for a single disc. I spent nearly 2 years after the Diabolik stock looking for a copy under $100....and landed on one for $70 from Demon Dave. I was willing to pay that, albeit somewhat reluctantly. I wouldn't hesitate at My Tutor for $50 though...

My Tutor is the only Crown on Blu title I'm missing, but I just can't pull the trigger at that price even with wacky Crispin Glover and a random appearance by Katt Shea as a mud wrestler. Then again, maybe that's a good argument for it.

Frightener22 · 05-23-2023, 04:02 AM

Terrible news to report as Walt Olsen’s personal Facebook page has announced his passing. Sad news for all who knew and appreciated what Walt and Scorpion Releasing contributed to home video.

Nosferatu31 · 05-23-2023, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Frightener22

Terrible news to report as Walt Olsen’s personal Facebook page has announced his passing. Sad news for all who knew and appreciated what Walt and Scorpion Releasing contributed to home video.

Rayjg · 05-23-2023, 04:07 AM

Very sad indeed. Rest in peace Walt.

Worship.my.wreck · 05-23-2023, 04:27 AM

Wow first Bill, now Walt. RIP

Ruemorgue10 · 05-23-2023, 04:48 AM

Devestating to hear both of the brothers are now gone. RIP Walt (and Bill)

agenda · 05-23-2023, 05:08 AM

Is this true, REALLY??? If so, I can't express enough my feelings for the situation. That is a HUGE lost to say the least. Walt was a great person and even a greater contributor in the business. I just can't believe this! Both brothers? I'll treasure my Scorpion Release and copies of Code Red releases with dignity and respect. R.I.P. Walt........

Nosferatu31 · 05-23-2023, 05:15 AM

Are there any pictures of Walt online anywhere? I don't think i have ever seen him.

JoelGoodsen · 05-23-2023, 05:52 AM

Really sad news. No doubt the grief from losing Bill also had a big effect on Walt.

God Bless, Walt.

Martin_31 · 05-23-2023, 05:58 AM

Woah Bill passed? I didn't know. Now Walt too. Code Red and Scorpion were some of the first releases I bought when I fell upon this online community. Terrible news.

Röckzilla · 05-23-2023, 07:14 AM

Wow, this news is absolutely devastating.
And to realize that Walt's passing is just months after losing his brother Bill "Banana Man" Olsen. The timing is almost too strange and difficult to fully comprehend.
Code Red & Scorpion Releasing were both the labels that inspired me to finally move away from DVDs and officially commit to the Blu-ray format (about a decade ago now, crazy how time flies).
Walt was truly a pioneer who significantly helped to build and define what we now recognize as the "boutique label" Blu-ray market.
His contributions to rescuing obscure films and making them accessible to movie collectors again with the highest presentation quality possible will not be forgotten or go unappreciated any time soon.
For all of your hard-work, knowledge, and passion for cinema, I just want to say: "Thank You Walt Olsen, you will be missed dearly".
My sincerest condolences go out to the Olsen family for yet another tragic loss.
With both Bill and now Walt gone, it truly feels like the end of an era for Blu-ray collecting, "sad to say..."

Laserguy · 05-23-2023, 08:28 AM

Walt Olsen and I shared the same tastes in off-the-beaten-path 1970s cinema. No other label would bother taking such care with titles like Conduct Unbecoming and The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with the Sea. The latter is my favorite movie of all time and I'll always be grateful to Walt for releasing a quality blu-ray of it. RIP

05-23-2023, 07:14 AM	#17799
Röckzilla Special Member Member since:Oct 2022 Location:California's Thrashin' Bay Area! \m/ 4K collection:520 Blu-ray collection:2614	A True End Of An Era: R.I.P. Walt Olsen Wow, this news is absolutely devastating. And to realize that Walt's passing is just months after losing his brother Bill "Banana Man" Olsen. The timing is almost too strange and difficult to fully comprehend. Code Red & Scorpion Releasing were both the labels that inspired me to finally move away from DVDs and officially commit to the Blu-ray format (about a decade ago now, crazy how time flies). Walt was truly a pioneer who significantly helped to build and define what we now recognize as the "boutique label" Blu-ray market. His contributions to rescuing obscure films and making them accessible to movie collectors again with the highest presentation quality possible will not be forgotten or go unappreciated any time soon. For all of your hard-work, knowledge, and passion for cinema, I just want to say: "Thank You Walt Olsen, you will be missed dearly". My sincerest condolences go out to the Olsen family for yet another tragic loss. With both Bill and now Walt gone, it truly feels like the end of an era for Blu-ray collecting, "sad to say..."

05-10-2023, 08:22 PM	#17782
barsalou Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2017 Location:Mausoleum Trading Score:1	I knew The_Chex meant Private School, I just thought there was an alternate title I wasn't aware of... now to scope out Private Lessons...

05-23-2023, 04:02 AM	#17790
Frightener22 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:9814 Trading Score:3	Terrible news to report as Walt Olsen’s personal Facebook page has announced his passing. Sad news for all who knew and appreciated what Walt and Scorpion Releasing contributed to home video.

05-23-2023, 04:07 AM	#17792
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Very sad indeed. Rest in peace Walt.

05-23-2023, 04:27 AM	#17793
Worship.my.wreck Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:362 Blu-ray collection:2016 DVD collection:121	Wow first Bill, now Walt. RIP

05-23-2023, 04:48 AM	#17794
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:236 Blu-ray collection:3548 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	Devestating to hear both of the brothers are now gone. RIP Walt (and Bill)

05-23-2023, 05:08 AM	#17795
agenda Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2018	Is this true, REALLY??? If so, I can't express enough my feelings for the situation. That is a HUGE lost to say the least. Walt was a great person and even a greater contributor in the business. I just can't believe this! Both brothers? I'll treasure my Scorpion Release and copies of Code Red releases with dignity and respect. R.I.P. Walt........

05-23-2023, 05:15 AM	#17796
Nosferatu31 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2015 Location:USA Trading Score:2	Are there any pictures of Walt online anywhere? I don't think i have ever seen him.

05-23-2023, 05:52 AM	#17797
JoelGoodsen Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2011	Really sad news. No doubt the grief from losing Bill also had a big effect on Walt. God Bless, Walt.

05-23-2023, 05:58 AM	#17798
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	Woah Bill passed? I didn't know. Now Walt too. Code Red and Scorpion were some of the first releases I bought when I fell upon this online community. Terrible news.

05-23-2023, 08:28 AM	#17800
Laserguy Active Member Member since:Feb 2013	Walt Olsen and I shared the same tastes in off-the-beaten-path 1970s cinema. No other label would bother taking such care with titles like Conduct Unbecoming and The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with the Sea. The latter is my favorite movie of all time and I'll always be grateful to Walt for releasing a quality blu-ray of it. RIP

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