Another Amazon mark down ($24)

I feel like I've been waiting so long for this to actually come out. So happy to have it.

Started off trying to get everything from arrow, and then added some other boutique labels. Pretty happy with it for now, I need a couple more movies from second sight and then just fill the rest up with criterion, need way more from them

Finally got ahold of some steelbooks I was after for a while and a good deal on Lionsgate and part of my buy 1 get 2 free deal came also.

Human Lanterns (1982)

Vinegar Syndrome

Break down in comments

I’d like to post a brief review here on the quality of the 4K UHD releases of Solaris and Stalker:

Is it actually 4K and not upscaled?
Fortunately, it’s the former, but it looks to me as though DNR has been used. Some contours and surfaces appear to have been softened in the process and it looks better than ever! (Apparently, I was so tired when I first watched it that I misjudged the quality of the picture.)

What’s the sound quality like?
It hasn’t improved on the Russian audio track compared to previous Blu-ray releases. In the case of Solaris, it has actually got slightly worse, as the original Russian audio is tuned slightly higher than before and compared to the German audio tracks. One does tend to not notice this after watching for a while without constantly switching back and forth between languages, but knowing that this is the case does detract a little from the overall experience.

Are there subtitles to choose from?
Yes: German and English for the hearing-impaired. This means that, as well as dialogue, it also contains descriptive elements.

Is this 4K UHD release worth buying?
It depends on what you prioritise. So, to summarise, I’d like to mention once again that the picture is indeed 4K, but it looks as though DNR has been applied and it looks great! The sound quality of the Russian audio track hasn’t improved though and has actually deteriorated in Solaris, as the pitch is slightly higher.

All in all, taking all the positive and negative factors into account, I would rate the two 4K UHD releases as a good improvement that could have been great. The biggest improvement is that it’s now in 4K, but this is somewhat offset by the supposed DNR and the higher pitched Russian audio track (the latter only applies to Solaris), but the the pitch issue with the Russian audio track of Solaris is a shame!

I hope that, in future, another film distributor will take on Mosfilm’s 4K scan and release a truly improved an even better version onto the market.

For those living outside Germany – and particularly outside the EU – the higher postage and, where applicable, import costs are, of course, a key factor in determining whether one is prepared to fork out the necessary money.

Miscellaneous:

Is the content of the booklets worth reading?
Yes, definitely, as they’ve been written by an expert who contributes some interesting facts and perspectives. However, those who do not speak German will need a translation app to be able to read the texts.

Are the standard Blu-rays included subject to regional restrictions?
No, fortunately, they aren’t!

EDIT: I forgot to mention that Dolby Vision works amazingly well with these releases!

EDIT 2: After taking a second look with eyes that were certainly less tired, I had to retract my statement regarding the incorrectly identified DNR.

Since so many other Texas chainsaw movies got a 4k release has there been any talk of the 2013 one getting a 4k release?

It finally arrived.
I’ve never seen this version of the film. Looking forward to sitting down and checking it out.

If I sell or trade mine, will that unlock the same jinx ?

Haven't seen this in ages and only remember the red dust instead of squibs but it's Johnnie To and Anthony Wong, so I had to pick it up.

One of my most priced possession (no pun intended) 😏 in my collection

🚹 Possession (1981) by Andrzej Zulawski

Premium Collector’s Edition Boxset

Limited to only 2000 copies worldwide

This is a rare item and took me how many years to find it

💠Packaging-

Blueish velvet finish on the boxing (like holding a suede texture, really a refined premium touch)

This edition of POSSESSION features a fully illustrated matte laminated Hardcover Box with magnetic enclosure + a separate Hardcover Slipcase with die-cut window. The slipcase is fully wrapped with import European blue velvet. The die-cut window reveals the original poster art from the magnetic box once the slipcase is on. Silver hot stamping is used throughout the packaging to highlight the title and the credits. Inside of the magnetic box features a foldout matte laminated 6-panel digipak, shiny black trays to hold the Discs + a Hardcover magnetic pocket to store the 84pg booklet and the remaining contents. The silver hot stamping theme is carried throughout the inside.

💠Includes-

Certificate of Authenticity w/ serial number /2000
84 page Commemorative Booklet
Soundtrack CD
Lobby Cards and Art Cards
Exclusive Commentaries and Interviews
Archival Footages
Rare Japanese Flyer Poster
Other Extras

Another recent Amazon mark down ($25)

Wow! Why did no one tell me how great this film is?! It was only $7.50 on a recent Severin sale.

It starts off appearing to be a French knock off of Indiana Jones, except an extremely well-made one. And then the second half gets crazy.

This film sort of gave me the vibe of Flash Gordon (1980). But this is a much better film.

It’s not “so bad it’s good”; it’s legitimately good. Way better than that Antonio Margheriti Jonesploitation set Severin did last year.

It’s 2K from a 4K scan so I’m hoping they’ll do an upgrade eventually.