PRIVATE SCHOOL (Noel Black, 1983) - Shout Factory 10/29/19 - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

AaronJ · 10-30-2019, 01:06 PM

It's interesting that Paradise has become such a target of interest. I never, ever thought that this would happen.

Dex Robinson · 10-30-2019, 01:53 PM

I always sit through the end credits of these movies to see if any interesting names pop up.

Watching the credits for Private School, I noticed, "Choreography: Paula Abdul".

AaronJ · 10-30-2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

I always sit through the end credits of these movies to see if any interesting names pop up.

Watching the credits for Private School, I noticed, "Choreography: Paula Abdul".

I will definitely have to check that out tonight.

cornbetts · 10-30-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

I always sit through the end credits of these movies to see if any interesting names pop up.

Watching the credits for Private School, I noticed, "Choreography: Paula Abdul".

She also choreographed Can't Buy Me Love and Coming to America.

AaronJ · 10-30-2019, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cornbetts

She also choreographed Can't Buy Me Love and Coming to America.

See? You stick around this place long enough, and you learn something new every day.

Monterey Jack · 10-30-2019, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cornbetts

She also choreographed Can't Buy Me Love and Coming to America.

And The Running Man!

The Great Owl · 10-30-2019, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

I always sit through the end credits of these movies to see if any interesting names pop up.

Watching the credits for Private School, I noticed, "Choreography: Paula Abdul".

Anyone who doesn't love this movie is a cold-hearted snake.

Endymion0000 · 10-30-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Anyone who doesn't love this movie is a cold-hearted snake.

Straight up

whiteberry · 10-30-2019, 07:56 PM

Her greatest career accomplishment was giving us the African Anteater Ritual dance:

The Great Owl · 10-30-2019, 08:11 PM

My Blu-ray collection will never be truly complete until Can't Buy Me Love is released in the format.

Member-222782 · 10-30-2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

My Blu-ray collection will never be truly complete until Can't Buy Me Love is released in the format.

Unless somebody who champions movies buys Disney and opens the vaults, that crusty old fullscreen DVD is all we gun get

RalphoR · 10-30-2019, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by edwoodjr

There's a huge gap between Fast Times and Paradise in terms of quality and reputation.

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Originally Posted by WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW

not the same thing
one is a total classic and with simple nudity
other not as much and goes farther

They are definitely not the same level of film but Paradise, which does have a lot more graphic nudity, shows it in the course of reality while Fast Times shows Phoebe topless as the

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. I would think she'd be more embarrassed about that.

The Star of Astaroth · 10-30-2019, 10:29 PM

I agree about Blue Lagoon. The sensationalism about Brooke and the titillating imagery linked to the film seemed to overshadow the fact it was a decent fantastical desert island movie that dealt with some interesting coming of age issues. The ending always stuck with me.

edwoodjr · 10-30-2019, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphoR

They are definitely not the same level of film but Paradise, which does have a lot more graphic nudity, shows it in the course of reality while Fast Times shows Phoebe topless as the

[Show spoiler]

. I would think she'd be more embarrassed about that.

Maybe. But I'd suggest that you're not looking at it from an actor's perspective. One scene (regardless of context) in what is generally considered to be a well-made film and a classic of its genre is always going to be easier to own than multiple scenes in a film that (apart from those scenes) isn't really cherished by many, if anyone.

jcs913 · 10-30-2019, 11:52 PM

Ok, the day I have been waiting for finally arrived yesterday, my copy arrived!! So, of course all others in the unwatched pile have to wait.

All in all, a typical Shout 80's film presentation. Nothing that blew me away, except for Betsy of course, but PQ was decent 3.5-4 stars at best. There were some soft shots and detail was fair, except for the 'important' scenes, where detail blows all other home video releases out of the water, and you folks know what I mean. Yeah, I'm talking to you Betsy with the towel by the window at the beginning!!!

Or the legendary bareback scene .... but back on topic.

The volume, on the other hand, was VERY LOUD. I had to turn down the receiver several times when music was played, as that was uncharacteristically louder than normal. Voices were very clear and had again good volume, but not like the music was.

I of course had to take in the Betsy interview. She still looks fantastic for almost 57, if I remember. Learned that they made her change her hair color, because they didn't want another girl looking like Phoebe, so she changed the hair and eyebrows. What she didn't know is that she didn't change her 'hair' when the towel came off, but again, I digress. Anyways, a fantastic presentation and an easy toss of the old dvd on this one. I wish they made these T&A comedies still, but ugh.. everything is taboo these days.

Oh, to all that have not seen Paradise, it is very cheesy and Willie Aames is just bad in it, as is Phoebe. It's not bad for a 'peek' but definitely not a good flick. Enjoy....

sancho · 10-31-2019, 04:58 AM

Received mine today. I can finally delete this on my DVR.

whiteberry · 10-31-2019, 05:10 PM

For Betsy Russell fans, Vinegar Syndrome has now officially announced the Angel box set:

Now we just need Cheerleader Camp:

Member-222782 · 10-31-2019, 05:41 PM

No reversible art but there's an awesome cast photo on the other side of the sleeve that's worthy of a poster.

All this talk of The Blue Lagoon is making me want to revisit the film. Is the sequel any good?

Leeon0 · 11-01-2019, 09:07 PM

Usually I give away DVDs I no longer need, but for some reason I've decided to make this into a DVD/BD combo.

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 11-02-2019, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cornbetts

She also choreographed Can't Buy Me Love and Coming to America.

Can't Buy Me Love is another one of those 80s titles that just can't seem to get a blu-ray release (along with Pretty In Pink, Some Kind Of Wonderful, Career Opportunities). All pretty well known and three of them beyond well known. Yet, not that I am complaining, we can get Tammy and the T-Rex on UHD!

10-30-2019, 01:06 PM	#161
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	It's interesting that Paradise has become such a target of interest. I never, ever thought that this would happen.

10-30-2019, 01:53 PM	#162
Dex Robinson Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Winnipeg, Canada Trading Score:1	I always sit through the end credits of these movies to see if any interesting names pop up. Watching the credits for Private School, I noticed, "Choreography: Paula Abdul".

10-30-2019, 07:56 PM	#169
whiteberry Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013	Her greatest career accomplishment was giving us the African Anteater Ritual dance:

10-30-2019, 08:11 PM	#170
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:926 Blu-ray collection:6034 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	My Blu-ray collection will never be truly complete until Can't Buy Me Love is released in the format.

10-30-2019, 10:29 PM	#173
The Star of Astaroth Senior Member Member since:Apr 2017	I agree about Blue Lagoon. The sensationalism about Brooke and the titillating imagery linked to the film seemed to overshadow the fact it was a decent fantastical desert island movie that dealt with some interesting coming of age issues. The ending always stuck with me.

10-30-2019, 11:52 PM	#175
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:577	Ok, the day I have been waiting for finally arrived yesterday, my copy arrived!! So, of course all others in the unwatched pile have to wait. All in all, a typical Shout 80's film presentation. Nothing that blew me away, except for Betsy of course, but PQ was decent 3.5-4 stars at best. There were some soft shots and detail was fair, except for the 'important' scenes, where detail blows all other home video releases out of the water, and you folks know what I mean. Yeah, I'm talking to you Betsy with the towel by the window at the beginning!!! Or the legendary bareback scene .... but back on topic. The volume, on the other hand, was VERY LOUD. I had to turn down the receiver several times when music was played, as that was uncharacteristically louder than normal. Voices were very clear and had again good volume, but not like the music was. I of course had to take in the Betsy interview. She still looks fantastic for almost 57, if I remember. Learned that they made her change her hair color, because they didn't want another girl looking like Phoebe, so she changed the hair and eyebrows. What she didn't know is that she didn't change her 'hair' when the towel came off, but again, I digress. Anyways, a fantastic presentation and an easy toss of the old dvd on this one. I wish they made these T&A comedies still, but ugh.. everything is taboo these days. Oh, to all that have not seen Paradise, it is very cheesy and Willie Aames is just bad in it, as is Phoebe. It's not bad for a 'peek' but definitely not a good flick. Enjoy....

10-31-2019, 04:58 AM	#176
sancho Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:914	Received mine today. I can finally delete this on my DVR.

10-31-2019, 05:41 PM	#178
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	No reversible art but there's an awesome cast photo on the other side of the sleeve that's worthy of a poster. All this talk of The Blue Lagoon is making me want to revisit the film. Is the sequel any good?

11-01-2019, 09:07 PM	#179
Leeon0 Banned Member since:Jan 2012	Usually I give away DVDs I no longer need, but for some reason I've decided to make this into a DVD/BD combo.

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