DVD of the Month:March 2003 - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Donkey · 03-20-2003, 11:57 PM

March 2003's DVD List:

8 Mile (Uncensored - Widescreen) - 2
AutoFoucs (Special Edition) -1
Day for Night - 1
The Day the Earth Stood Still - 1
Easerhead - 1
Femme Fatale - 1
Futurama:The Complete First Season - 9
The Osbournes:The Complete First Season (Uncensored Two Disc Set) - 2
Moonlight Mile - 4
Star Trek IV - 2
Straw Dogs (Cirertion Collection) - 4
Ringu (Widescreen) - 2
Trois Couleurs (Three Colors Trilogy) - 6
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Buna Vista Series Two Disc Set) - 19 - WINNER!

My Vote:8 Mile Uncensored Widescreen

(Last update was Thursday April, 3rd 2003 at 5:49 pm

dvds'r'us · 03-21-2003, 12:14 AM

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

I couldn't think of anything else.

Drexl · 03-21-2003, 12:15 AM

I'll vote for Kieslowski's Three Colors trilogy...or do I have to pick one? I got the box set with the three of them.

darthbenbo · 03-21-2003, 12:45 AM

actually a tough decision for me this time around. i'll base my vote upon the fact the Roger Rabbit is porbably going to beat out 8 Mile for this month's title. my vote goes to...

Moonlight Mile

Master Gandhi · 03-21-2003, 12:47 AM

I'm also voting for Kieslowski's Trois couleurs (aka Three Colors Trilogy).

Marq · 03-21-2003, 01:00 AM

It'll be between:
Assault on Precint 13
Three Colors Trilogy
Auto Focus
Day for Night
Roger Dodger
Straw Dogs
Femme Fatale

I'll get back to you in a couple weeks....

asphodel5 · 03-21-2003, 01:21 AM

I have to go with the Three Colours Trilogy. It's the combination of low price, extensive supplements, quality presentation and the beautiful films that earned my vote.

the narrator · 03-21-2003, 01:45 AM

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? VISTA without a doubt

the only thing even close would be Straw Dogs:CC

Mac · 03-21-2003, 04:03 AM

Moonlight Mile.

Buffalo Bill · 03-21-2003, 05:08 AM

Who Framed Roger Rabbit-Vista

Vonner · 03-21-2003, 01:47 PM

I'm assuming on this one since I haven't gotten the DVD yet, but none-the-less my vote goes to Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Buena Vista Series Two Disc Set).

MurDiddlyUrdler · 03-21-2003, 02:53 PM

How do you vote for something that you have not seen yet? How?

That's like saying the best sex you've ever had was with someone you haven't met yet. I don't get it. The month has 10 days left. No need to vote yet.

marty · 03-21-2003, 03:33 PM

I'll go with the Osbornes - uncensored

Vonner · 03-21-2003, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
How do you vote for something that you have not seen yet? How?

You see MurDiddlyUrdler, I only vote for DVD's that I have bought, or in this case am going to buy. Since Who Framed Roger Rabbit? will be the only DVD I buy this month I can vote for it now in good faith. It's simple really.

Indyphantom · 03-21-2003, 05:45 PM

Three Colors Trilogy boxset. Sweet deal for some great films.

runner-ups:
Auto Focus
Femme Fatale

Jerm · 03-21-2003, 07:16 PM

My vote goes to Star Trek 4

Prancer · 03-21-2003, 08:51 PM

Moonlight Mile

Marty McFly · 03-21-2003, 08:55 PM

Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Vista Series for me.

MurDiddlyUrdler · 03-21-2003, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vonner
You see MurDiddlyUrdler, I only vote for DVD's that I have bought, or in this case am going to buy. Since Who Framed Roger Rabbit? will be the only DVD I buy this month I can vote for it now in good faith. It's simple really.

But since you haven't seen it yet, you don't know that it won't suck. It will probably be good, but how do you know without seeing it? What if it's one of the worst DVDs you've ever seen? What if there's a giant scratch down the middle of the frame throughout the entire film? There probably isn't, but you haven't seen it yet, so you don't know. If it sucks, will you retract your vote?

sub780lime · 03-21-2003, 10:52 PM

i think this month was a little lite on good dvds

my vote goes to who Framed Roger Rabbit

Master Gandhi · 03-22-2003, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
But since you haven't seen it yet, you don't know that it won't suck. It will probably be good, but how do you know without seeing it? What if it's one of the worst DVDs you've ever seen? What if there's a giant scratch down the middle of the frame throughout the entire film? There probably isn't, but you haven't seen it yet, so you don't know. If it sucks, will you retract your vote?

If there's a scratch down the middle of the frame from start to finish, I'd return that DVD and demand a replacement because reviews of Roger Rabbit - Vista Series have been popping up here and there on the net lately with no mentioning of any audio/video issues. In fact, the audio and video side of this DVD has been getting fairly high marks in terms of quality. And the reviews I've read have been positive regarding the supplements as well. The commentary is supposed to be incredible, and the 3 included Roger Rabbit short films are anamorphically enhanced to boot. Frankly, if someone thinks this DVD is going to suck, they must have something against the film itself (or can't get passed the fact that it isn't "uncut").

I would have voted for Who Framed Roger Rabbit - Vista Series if it weren't for Buena Vista's release of the Three Colors Trilogy. Now that's just a show-stopper, right there. This month's competition will certainly be heated.

MurDiddlyUrdler · 03-22-2003, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Master Gandhi
Frankly, if someone thinks this DVD is going to suck, they must have something against the film itself (or can't get passed the fact that it isn't "uncut").

I've got nothing against Roger Rabbit. In fact, I've never seen the film. I look forward to seeing it. I never said anything against the film. I simply do not understand someone casting a vote for something they have not seen.

I have a feeling my vote will go to Auto Focus, but I still need to check out some other releases before I vote.

I ask again, why vote for something you haven't seen yet?

Elmo Oxygen · 03-22-2003, 02:10 AM

Day for Night....

Because it's a great movie and in the section on how the film was received in the US, they mention on the back of the snapper case that it has interviews with Bob Balaban, Todd Mccarthy (a critic), and others. But they neglect to mention Brian De Palma! who appears twice and speaks articulately in the 8 minute section. Is this Warner's revenge for the failure of Bonfire of the Vanities?

Master Gandhi · 03-22-2003, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
I ask again, why vote for something you haven't seen yet?

I suspect you're hoping Vonner will answer this question, but if he could see what you were driving at (instead of defending his own voting system), he'd probably reply by saying something along the lines of "because I can." That's how I'd respond, anyways. In this case, we're talking about Roger Rabbit. This movie is over a decade old, so most of us have seen it already. For those people, they're assumption that the DVD will be good or bad (to them) is rather safe. For those who haven't seen it yet, they're taking a risk. I can understand why you, MurDiddlyUrdler, aren't comfortable voting on this movie, but Vonner pretty much knows what to expect from Roger Rabbit - Vista Series.

tqpix · 03-22-2003, 07:04 AM

What? No Ringu?

Going by the list, I'll vote for The Ring (Widescreen).

orf · 03-22-2003, 07:20 AM

Vote me for Ringu. The transfer on that is SPECTACULAR (what an improvement from the Tartan version). It's definitely worth the vote.

MurDiddlyUrdler · 03-22-2003, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Master Gandhi
I suspect you're hoping Vonner will answer this question, but if he could see what you were driving at (instead of defending his own voting system), he'd probably reply by saying something along the lines of "because I can." That's how I'd respond, anyways. In this case, we're talking about Roger Rabbit. This movie is over a decade old, so most of us have seen it already. ]MurDiddlyUrdler[/color], aren't comfortable voting on this movie, but Vonner pretty much knows what to expect from Roger Rabbit - Vista Series. [/b]

Vonner may know what to expect, but I, and I'm drunk off my ass, know that you can't truly judge something until you see it. Nobody has given me a reason yet to judge without seeing something, so I guess I must be right. You should wait until you've seen something before you give it your full support.

MurDiddlyUrdler · 03-22-2003, 08:42 AM

Am I wrong? And if I am, should you not point out to me how I am wrong?

davidthebruce · 03-22-2003, 01:21 PM

I think many you are forgetting The Day The Earth Stood Still. I am a sucker for the classics though. Fox is doing a wonderful job releasing these classics. This is my first post by the way. I have been reading here for years though.

WhipSilk · 03-22-2003, 02:08 PM

Just a note, Donkey -- you have the Three Colors trilogy listed twice, once as

Kieslowski's Three Colors Trilogy

and once as

Three Color Triolgy.

You list them both with votes. In fairness, shouldn't they be combined (although I'd never vote for either, since I think Kieslowski is incredibly overrated)?

I'm withholding my vote until after I see Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Straw Dogs.

Vonner · 03-22-2003, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
But since you haven't seen it yet, you don't know that it won't suck. It will probably be good, but how do you know without seeing it? What if it's one of the worst DVDs you've ever seen? What if there's a giant scratch down the middle of the frame throughout the entire film? There probably isn't, but you haven't seen it yet, so you don't know. If it sucks, will you retract your vote?

Quote:

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
Vonner may know what to expect, but I, and I'm drunk off my ass, know that you can't truly judge something until you see it. Nobody has given me a reason yet to judge without seeing something, so I guess I must be right. You should wait until you've seen something before you give it your full support.

MurDiddlyUrdler you raise a very good point here. In fact I make my views on people giving opinions on movies they haven't seen very clearly everyday. I say if you haven't seen the movie I don't give a shit what you think about it. In order to truly judge a movie, or anything really, you must experience it first.

However, here is how I rationalize my vote in this situation. Since my voting policy is "I only vote for DVD's that I have bought" I only see three choices for me.

1. Go ahead and vote now for Roger Rabbit because it's the only one I'm buying this month.

2. Vote for something else on the list. I'm NOT going to do that because it would go against everything I said above.

3. Abstain from voting this month.

I choose option one because I will eventually own, and see Roger Rabbit. I am assuming that the DVD quality will be as good as any other Vista Series DVD that I own. Maybe that's wrong. I guess, in retrospect, I should have held off voting until I do see the DVD. If the DVD is terrible when that time comes I will make a special case to come to this thread and rescind my vote.

I hope this makes some sense. It will all be pointless come Tuesday anyway (assuming the DVD is without a giant scratch down the middle

).

MurDiddlyUrdler · 03-22-2003, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vonner
I hope this makes some sense. It will all be pointless come Tuesday anyway (assuming the DVD is without a giant scratch down the middle ).

You do make sense and I apologize for making such a big deal about it. I am glad that you understand my point.

Back on topic, I will come back to this thread later next week after I've had the chance to check out Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy. I look forward to both of those DVDs, but they've got a tough competitor in Auto Focus.

Locke_ · 03-23-2003, 07:15 PM

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Vista Series!!

Donkey · 03-23-2003, 07:40 PM

WhipSlik,
I screwed up, that has now been fixed.

tqpix,
I forgot to put Ringu (Widescreen) and Ringu (Full Screen) on the list, so I put your vote down for Ringu (WS) is that cool or do you want it for Ringu (FS) or The Ring (WS or FS)? PM me & let me know!

Also, I just want to say that Who Framed Roger Rabit? (Buna Vista Series Two Disc Set) is winning with 7 votes to Three Color's Trilgoy Box Set's 4. Make sure you get your votes in!

smegger2000 · 03-24-2003, 12:57 AM

Star Trek IV

**SidcupMartin** · 03-24-2003, 09:23 PM

Futurama:The Complete First Season for me

Riedenschneider · 03-24-2003, 09:43 PM

Femme Fatale

Draysoth · 03-25-2003, 03:21 AM

In the future, I suggest not listing Non-OAR... no one will vote for them...

As for me... I'd have to say... Roger Rabbit (I'd go with the Osbournes, but the picture quality is painful...)

As for MurdiddleyUrder, you do raise a valid point, imho... me, I've already seen the DVD...

Dehrian · 03-25-2003, 07:05 AM

Trois Couleurs (a.k.a Three Colors Trilogy)

Monster · 03-25-2003, 05:12 PM

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Buna Vista Series Two Disc Set)

03-20-2003, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	DVD of the Month:March 2003 March 2003's DVD List: 8 Mile (Uncensored - Widescreen) - 2 AutoFoucs (Special Edition) -1 Day for Night - 1 The Day the Earth Stood Still - 1 Easerhead - 1 Femme Fatale - 1 Futurama:The Complete First Season - 9 The Osbournes:The Complete First Season (Uncensored Two Disc Set) - 2 Moonlight Mile - 4 Star Trek IV - 2 Straw Dogs (Cirertion Collection) - 4 Ringu (Widescreen) - 2 Trois Couleurs (Three Colors Trilogy) - 6 Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Buna Vista Series Two Disc Set) - 19 - WINNER! My Vote:8 Mile Uncensored Widescreen (Last update was Thursday April, 3rd 2003 at 5:49 pm __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light? Last edited by Donkey : 04-04-2003 at 03:26 AM.

03-21-2003, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-21-2003, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
darthbenbo Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas	actually a tough decision for me this time around. i'll base my vote upon the fact the Roger Rabbit is porbably going to beat out 8 Mile for this month's title. my vote goes to... Moonlight Mile __________________ "I am told that I talk in shorthand and then smudge it."

03-21-2003, 12:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
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03-21-2003, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
asphodel5 Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ohio	I have to go with the Three Colours Trilogy. It's the combination of low price, extensive supplements, quality presentation and the beautiful films that earned my vote. __________________ A sail! A veil awave upon the waves. Boomed crashing chords. When love absorbs. War! War! The tympanum. Redone and Revised! My Visually Oriented Screening Log

03-21-2003, 12:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Drexl Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	I'll vote for Kieslowski's Three Colors trilogy...or do I have to pick one? I got the box set with the three of them.

03-21-2003, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	It'll be between: Assault on Precint 13 Three Colors Trilogy Auto Focus Day for Night Roger Dodger Straw Dogs Femme Fatale I'll get back to you in a couple weeks....

03-21-2003, 01:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
the narrator Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Frankfort,IN,USA	Who Framed Roger Rabbit? VISTA without a doubt the only thing even close would be Straw Dogs:CC

03-21-2003, 04:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mac Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida	My pick Moonlight Mile. __________________ My Website. My Reviews.

03-21-2003, 05:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
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03-21-2003, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vonner Previously, on '24'... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota	I'm assuming on this one since I haven't gotten the DVD yet, but none-the-less my vote goes to Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Buena Vista Series Two Disc Set). __________________ I was inappropriately blunt, wasn't I? I do that a lot. - Chloe O'Brian

03-21-2003, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
MurDiddlyUrdler Banned Join Date: Aug 2002	How do you vote for something that you have not seen yet? How? That's like saying the best sex you've ever had was with someone you haven't met yet. I don't get it. The month has 10 days left. No need to vote yet.

03-21-2003, 03:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
marty Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachewsets	I'll go with the Osbornes - uncensored

03-21-2003, 05:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	Three Colors Trilogy boxset. Sweet deal for some great films. runner-ups: Auto Focus Femme Fatale __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

03-21-2003, 07:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	My vote goes to Star Trek 4 __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

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Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Vista Series for me. __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

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Prancer Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD-USA	Moonlight Mile __________________ "I hope that when the world ends, I can breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to…”

03-21-2003, 10:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	i think this month was a little lite on good dvds my vote goes to who Framed Roger Rabbit __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

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Elmo Oxygen Actor Join Date: Jan 2003	Day for Night.... Because it's a great movie and in the section on how the film was received in the US, they mention on the back of the snapper case that it has interviews with Bob Balaban, Todd Mccarthy (a critic), and others. But they neglect to mention Brian De Palma! who appears twice and speaks articulately in the 8 minute section. Is this Warner's revenge for the failure of Bonfire of the Vanities?

03-22-2003, 07:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
tqpix Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Planet Earth.	What? No Ringu? Going by the list, I'll vote for The Ring (Widescreen). __________________ 00 <> )-(

03-22-2003, 07:20 AM	#26 (permalink)
orf Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	Vote me for Ringu. The transfer on that is SPECTACULAR (what an improvement from the Tartan version). It's definitely worth the vote. __________________ Sadly, my porn collection is 2353% smaller than your mom's collection.

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MurDiddlyUrdler Banned Join Date: Aug 2002	Am I wrong? And if I am, should you not point out to me how I am wrong?

03-22-2003, 01:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
davidthebruce Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, IL	I think many you are forgetting The Day The Earth Stood Still. I am a sucker for the classics though. Fox is doing a wonderful job releasing these classics. This is my first post by the way. I have been reading here for years though. __________________ Kill for gain and shoot to maim and we dont need a reason, the golden goose is on the loose and never out of season! Last edited by davidthebruce : 03-22-2003 at 06:48 PM.

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WhipSilk Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phoenix AZ	Just a note, Donkey -- you have the Three Colors trilogy listed twice, once as Kieslowski's Three Colors Trilogy and once as Three Color Triolgy. You list them both with votes. In fairness, shouldn't they be combined (although I'd never vote for either, since I think Kieslowski is incredibly overrated)? I'm withholding my vote until after I see Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Straw Dogs. Last edited by WhipSilk : 03-23-2003 at 01:29 PM.

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Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	WhipSlik, I screwed up, that has now been fixed. tqpix, I forgot to put Ringu (Widescreen) and Ringu (Full Screen) on the list, so I put your vote down for Ringu (WS) is that cool or do you want it for Ringu (FS) or The Ring (WS or FS)? PM me & let me know! Also, I just want to say that Who Framed Roger Rabit? (Buna Vista Series Two Disc Set) is winning with 7 votes to Three Color's Trilgoy Box Set's 4. Make sure you get your votes in! __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light?

03-24-2003, 12:57 AM	#35 (permalink)
smegger2000 Actor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada	Star Trek IV

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03-25-2003, 03:21 AM	#38 (permalink)
Draysoth Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grimsby, Ontario	In the future, I suggest not listing Non-OAR... no one will vote for them... As for me... I'd have to say... Roger Rabbit (I'd go with the Osbournes, but the picture quality is painful...) As for MurdiddleyUrder, you do raise a valid point, imho... me, I've already seen the DVD... __________________ My DVD Collection

03-25-2003, 07:05 AM	#39 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	Trois Couleurs (a.k.a Three Colors Trilogy)

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