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nickman1091 · 05-06-2001, 06:16 PM

Anybody ever seen these? They're all over the place whenever I go to Circuit City. They're on the cheaper side ($6.99, I believe) and come in a package I would best describe as a tall, wide, jewel case. I finally took a chance on one and bought Out In Fifty, a decent little movie with Mickey Rourke and a few other "names". Of course, the transfer was mediocre at best, but not terrible. Just curious if anyone has seen this and/or picked one up, and what'd you think?

Chumley · 05-06-2001, 07:29 PM

I got The Young Master, a Jackie Chan picture from about 20 years ago. The transfer was awful, but for the price I couldn't complain much.

Billy Jack · 05-06-2001, 10:45 PM

I picked up the james dean story at circuit city for 6.99. Not exactly high caliber disk, but I had to buy it for the price and how much I like deans movies, and wanted to learn more about him.

manigrasso · 05-06-2001, 11:07 PM

If it's a third-party distributor, look for any mention of restoration work. For instance, Anchor Bay & Criterion & Kino don't produce any movies, they put out what they can obtain the rights to. But they do restoration work to improve & preserve the picture quality. Then there are companies like Platinum & Madacy. They only digitize what they get their corporate hands on, with no attempt at restoration. With them, you pays your money and takes your chances.

KenJ · 05-07-2001, 05:33 PM

I bought National Lampoon's Golf Punks on a Platinum Disk. The transfer wasn't horrible, the colors were slightly oversaturated but not to the point of being unwatchable. The picture is clear though. For the price I paid (under 5.00 I believe) I can't complain. I'm not sure I would purchase another one of theirs though.

05-06-2001, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
nickman1091 Supporting Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: US	"Platinum Disc Corporation" DVDS? Anybody ever seen these? They're all over the place whenever I go to Circuit City. They're on the cheaper side ($6.99, I believe) and come in a package I would best describe as a tall, wide, jewel case. I finally took a chance on one and bought Out In Fifty, a decent little movie with Mickey Rourke and a few other "names". Of course, the transfer was mediocre at best, but not terrible. Just curious if anyone has seen this and/or picked one up, and what'd you think?

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05-06-2001, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chumley Banned Join Date: Feb 2001	I got The Young Master, a Jackie Chan picture from about 20 years ago. The transfer was awful, but for the price I couldn't complain much.

05-06-2001, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Billy Jack Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA	I picked up the james dean story at circuit city for 6.99. Not exactly high caliber disk, but I had to buy it for the price and how much I like deans movies, and wanted to learn more about him.

05-06-2001, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
manigrasso Forum Sage Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: NJ	If it's a third-party distributor, look for any mention of restoration work. For instance, Anchor Bay & Criterion & Kino don't produce any movies, they put out what they can obtain the rights to. But they do restoration work to improve & preserve the picture quality. Then there are companies like Platinum & Madacy. They only digitize what they get their corporate hands on, with no attempt at restoration. With them, you pays your money and takes your chances.

05-07-2001, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
KenJ Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: West Coast, USA	I bought National Lampoon's Golf Punks on a Platinum Disk. The transfer wasn't horrible, the colors were slightly oversaturated but not to the point of being unwatchable. The picture is clear though. For the price I paid (under 5.00 I believe) I can't complain. I'm not sure I would purchase another one of theirs though.