John Flynn's ROLLING THUNDER (1977) from Shout Factory 4/9 - Page 3

Egg_Shen · 03-25-2013, 05:11 AM

On another note, I still don't understand how they price their blu-rays. I went to Amazon expecting a $20.00 price tag like most others, and it's only $15.00. Obviously that suits me fine, but I don't see why they'd price it so much cheaper. Especially now knowing they've got a fine selection of participants for supplemental material.

elDomenechHDG · 03-25-2013, 02:15 PM

More than anything, I want a great transfer, so this low price point, while nice, has me a little worried. This might mean they weren't able to secure the best source material and are using an older master. Not saying this is the case here, just that it's usually why certain titles are priced cheaper than others.

bruce h · 03-25-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by elDomenechHDG

More than anything, I want a great transfer, so this low price point, while nice, has me a little worried. This might mean they weren't able to secure the best source material and are using an older master. Not saying this is the case here, just that it's usually why certain titles are priced cheaper than others.

So far all of the MGM-sourced blu-only titles have had a price point of $20 -- ELECTRAGLIDE IN BLUE, THE VAMPIRE LOVERS, ROLLING THUNDER, etc. I wouldn't be worried.

Jimmy S · 03-25-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Egg_Shen

On another note, I still don't understand how they price their blu-rays. I went to Amazon expecting a $20.00 price tag like most others, and it's only $15.00.

Don't quote me on that, but as they got only the blu-ray rights the licence fee must be lower wich means lower price.

Egg_Shen · 03-25-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy S

Don't quote me on that, but as they got only the blu-ray rights the licence fee must be lower wich means lower price.

Ah, interesting. See, I have no idea about that stuff.

bruce h · 04-25-2013, 02:24 PM

DVD Drive-In with the review:

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/n...under77blu.htm

Sounds like another winner from Shout Factory!

Katatonia · 05-13-2013, 09:09 AM

DVD Verdict review: http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/ro...nderbluray.php

Stige · 05-13-2013, 10:49 AM

so it's the same almost as the region B version I already have minus the commentary?

fattyjoe37 · 05-13-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stige

so it's the same almost as the region B version I already have minus the commentary?

No. The featurette (which includes interviews with Tommy Lee Jones and Paul Schrader) is not on the region B release. This release does lose the commentary and interview from the region B version though.

Myron Breck · 05-13-2013, 04:04 PM

I am greatly disappointed by the loss of the commentary track, but the picture and doc both sound like winners. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one in proper form.

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bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,430	DVD Drive-In with the review: http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/n...under77blu.htm Sounds like another winner from Shout Factory! __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

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Stige HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 1,234	so it's the same almost as the region B version I already have minus the commentary? __________________ http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/StigE

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Myron Breck BOO!!! Gotcha! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,590	I am greatly disappointed by the loss of the commentary track, but the picture and doc both sound like winners. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one in proper form. __________________ The reason I'm poor... "In this Age of Grand Illusion, you walked into my life out of my dreams..."

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03-25-2013, 05:11 AM	#31
Egg_Shen broomhead Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 952	On another note, I still don't understand how they price their blu-rays. I went to Amazon expecting a $20.00 price tag like most others, and it's only $15.00. Obviously that suits me fine, but I don't see why they'd price it so much cheaper. Especially now knowing they've got a fine selection of participants for supplemental material.

03-25-2013, 02:15 PM	#32
elDomenechHDG Stalker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA Posts: 486	More than anything, I want a great transfer, so this low price point, while nice, has me a little worried. This might mean they weren't able to secure the best source material and are using an older master. Not saying this is the case here, just that it's usually why certain titles are priced cheaper than others.