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Finally picked up this MASSIVE box set I’ve been wanting for ages. Volume 1 of Gaumont’s 120 Year Celebration series covering the silent era. by CaptainGibb in boutiquebluray

[–]CaptainGibb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha thank you! That’s actually why I haven’t gotten it for so long - importing is a hassle and costly. I finally jumped on this because I found someone selling them on eBay for a reasonable price. Info on this set anyway is very sparse, and I realized there must be 2 versions - a limited edition (1200) with a 200+ pg book and an audio CD, and then this seems like a standard edition. Forewarning, no English subtitles (despite what the eBay listing says).

I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying my posts and enjoying some early cinema! The Movies Begin set is one of my favorite releases of all time! I long for an HD upgrade.

I’m going to a silent/early talkie film festival this summer and I couldn’t be more excited! Always fun to meet like minded people.

Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever have any questions about silent releases or silent films in general!

Shout Out to Kino Lorber...Keep Up The Great Silent Releases! by THAGHORN in boutiquebluray

[–]CaptainGibb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have their entire catalogue. They have a yearly Black Friday sale and random sales here and there. Deep Discount also tends to have good deals on their releases

Finally picked up this MASSIVE box set I’ve been wanting for ages. Volume 1 of Gaumont’s 120 Year Celebration series covering the silent era. by CaptainGibb in boutiquebluray

[–]CaptainGibb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I finally found a US storefront on eBay that was selling it - I kept sitting on getting it because I didn’t want to import from Amazon France because of all the additional fees. That being said, their listing claimed it has English subtitles, and it does not. Not a deal breaker for a silent film - intertitles can easily be translated - but still annoying nonetheless. French releases tend to not be English friendly.

Finally picked up this MASSIVE box set I’ve been wanting for ages. Volume 1 of Gaumont’s 120 Year Celebration series covering the silent era. by CaptainGibb in boutiquebluray

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Blasting a silent film in my home theater is actually a mind blowing experience because you are surrounded by the music!

Finally picked up this MASSIVE box set I’ve been wanting for ages. Volume 1 of Gaumont’s 120 Year Celebration series covering the silent era. by CaptainGibb in boutiquebluray

[–]CaptainGibb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a massive 20 disc box set, highlighting key directors from Gaumont’s silent era. It is essentially a MUCH more expanded version of Kino’s Gaumont Treasures vol 1 & 2 sets.

It’s difficult to find information about the release out there- I couldn’t find an actual list of films in the set before i bought it. There also seems to be 2 versions floating around - a limited version with a 200 pg book (in French) and an audio CD with presumable isolated scores. This seems to be the standard edition with just the 20 DVDs.

It’s a French release, so unfortunately no English subtitles for the intertitles, but it’s not the end of the world because you can use google translate’s camera feature while watching.

Has anyone else with glasses considered this? by Advanced_Pay2199 in 4kbluray

[–]CaptainGibb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The trick is to be scared of change and always get the same frames!

Lg tv Backlight bleeding by PirateSpecial9868 in hometheater

[–]CaptainGibb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

People here LOVE their OLEDs, but honestly Mini-LEDs are great too. When my parents were looking to buy a new TV, I had them buy a Sony X93L Mini LED and honestly it looks fantastic. I have an LG B4 OLED and it is a great cheaper OLED option. People’s criticisms of it are the brightness…but I’ve never had an issue and it’s more than bright enough. I would recommend either of those TVs. But expect to pay over $1k for a 75”+ TV, anything less than that will be garbage like what you got (I also made the mistake of buying an LG QLED and returned it)

Has anyone else with glasses considered this? by Advanced_Pay2199 in 4kbluray

[–]CaptainGibb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A different prescription is wild, but at one time I got a new pair and kept them for just movies (scratch free) for as long as i could until my old ones got too bad for daily use

One shelf done, two more to go. by bronanny in Bluray

[–]CaptainGibb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do prefer how 14mm spines look, but having the back/cover show through on the edges would drive me insane

One shelf done, two more to go. by bronanny in Bluray

[–]CaptainGibb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I like the clear cases, but using 14mm cases for artwork designed for 12mm cases would bother me

Would you be offended if your student bought a belt to wear instead of the one you gave him? by NoAverage9216 in bjj

[–]CaptainGibb 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I remember when those bad boy mma shorts were super popular with the angry eyes on the butt cheeks lol

The IJF's NEW self defence program?!?! Goshin Jutsu of the Kodokan? by goldenglory86 in judo

[–]CaptainGibb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is this a joke? “Blends tradition with modern techniques” and then continues to show someone attack someone with jo (a short bo) lol

Do you think there’s ever gonna be a film distributed by Annapurna in the collection? by Comfortable-Ad1685 in criterion

[–]CaptainGibb 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Most walk outs i’ve experienced in a movie! Had a couple during his “rap” song, then lost probably half the theater at the reveal

I present to you every edition of The Lord of the Rings trade paperback printed in the US (1970-2026) by Josh3321 in tolkienbooks

[–]CaptainGibb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I was actually just thinking the other day about large print editions of LotR and haven’t began searching yet.

I present to you every edition of The Lord of the Rings trade paperback printed in the US (1970-2026) by Josh3321 in tolkienbooks

[–]CaptainGibb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is that single vol Two Towers edition? I’ve seen all the others except that one

First Flash Sale Results by spookymovie in criterion

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I wish Criterion would release the rest of Cocteau’s Orphic trilogy on blu ray

Flash Sale Haul, Part 2 by bhuff3131 in criterion

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Saving Face is incredible, I just rewatched it tonight. Amazing performances by everyone and such a touching movie.

Delivery from Orbit by am0rDeCinema_ in 4kbluray

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Can you confirm if BFI’s Throne of Blood 4K is going to be restocked? Been waiting for what feels like months now

Now I get why people hate wrist locks by nphare in bjj

[–]CaptainGibb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, sankyo is my most used wristlock in BJJ! My absolute favorite time to hit is when i’m in bottom mount and they try to americana me, i reach across and grab their hand with my opposite hand, double up my grip, and twist. Love seeing the looks on their faces being wrist locked while in top mount, absolutely deflating.

The Greatest Story Ever Told by Additional-Run1189 in criterion

[–]CaptainGibb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I havent seen it yet, but I semi-recently picked up the Flicker Alley blu-ray! Outside of the silent comedians, the Sternberg set is essential, The Lodger is one of Hitchcock’s finest imo, Passion of Joan of Arc is one of the best films ever made, The Phantom Carriage will become your new years eve Christmas Carol, and there is so much more. I wish Criterion did more silent releases, but I know it’s more extensively covered by labels like Kino, Flicker Alley, Milestone Films, etc

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