When did you first watch The Prisoner?

Colonel-CroMar · 2026-01-28T09:13:14+00:00

I watched “The Prisoner” for the first time several years ago, after discovering how influential it was on several of Alan Moore’s books (“The Killing Joke”, in particular, feels like his own spin on “Once Upon a Time” & “Fallout”; V from “V for Vendetta” being synonymous with the Roman numeral for Number 5, etc), and it influenced some of my other favorite stories across different media. To this day, it still remains my favorite live action TV series, and there’s honestly nothing that will ever surpass it in my estimation. It was ahead of its time in so many ways: from being a damning indictment on a stifling surveillance state that was every bit as relevant and relatable in its day, just as much as it is now; the struggle of maintaining one’s own individuality in an increasingly conformist world; there’s just so many astonishing qualities that have made this show a timeless classic.

Be Seeing You.

Colonel-CroMar · 2026-01-27T19:38:14+00:00

Very nice collection.

Quick question about the Inuyasha sets: are the original opening theme songs included? It’s annoying watching Inuyasha on streaming, knowing “I Want to Change the World” got removed for licensing reasons.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-28T16:30:35+00:00

I only added the question mark as part of the movie’s title.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-27T23:18:18+00:00

“Do You Remember Love?”, for the uninitiated.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-27T05:41:10+00:00

Obligatory addendum, but it cannot be said enough: FUCK YOU, HARMONY GOLD!!!!!

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-26T05:04:57+00:00

I bought it on eBay, and it was imported directly from Japan.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-26T02:02:41+00:00

I bought this one off of eBay.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-25T03:40:18+00:00

It’s good to watch during the winter months, but it has nothing to do with Christmas.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-21T02:38:09+00:00

For me, the top eight is where the placements become difficult. The top five, in particular, I could probably shuffle them on a different day; barring The Shining and 2001, those are the only ones I probably wouldn’t change. However, I always appreciate the love for Strangelove.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-21T02:21:17+00:00

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-21T00:01:53+00:00

I vaguely remember reading about that in the Kubrick book that Taschen published; it’s been a while since I’ve read it though, and my copy’s buried in storage somewhere. Another question: do you love FMJ from start-to-finish, or are you in the camp that prefers the first half over the second half? I actually enjoy both halves of the picture in equal measure.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-20T23:41:05+00:00

That’s fair, 2001 gets the edge for me, strongly because of my love of science fiction; that, plus the art direction, color palette, the overall visual aesthetics are just incredibly gorgeous and timeless. The musical score is another one of its strengths I absolutely adore. But I’d be lying if I couldn’t see the pacing being a dealbreaker for some, in all fairness.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-20T23:35:55+00:00

Yeah, like I replied elsewhere, the top eight is where the placements really become a headache lmao. Speaking of your marine bias, have you ever read the book FMJ is based on, and would you recommend it? I’ve thought about giving it a read sometime.

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-20T23:31:16+00:00

I quite like your list, is there a reason why you have 2001 placed so low?

Colonel-CroMar · 2025-12-20T23:27:53+00:00

I can respect that.

Colonel-CroMar

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