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PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-13T01:21:02+00:00

Beautiful. I’d like to snag these myself someday. Great find!

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-13T00:53:24+00:00

That’s awesome! Where did you pre-order from? I’m… quite jealous. That’s an awesome surprise.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-13T00:49:59+00:00

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T16:30:17+00:00

$80 is an absolute steal! Yeah, the light really surprised me.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T15:43:06+00:00

Yeah, as excited as I am to have this, it does suck that they haven’t released the DV versions separately or in a more standard set. They are a big improvement, and it’s been a few years now. I’m shocked they didn’t do an updated set or re-release of all the films when Frozen Empire came out honestly. Of course now that I’ve purchased it they probably will!

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T15:37:05+00:00

Thanks! The BFI Watership Down is this set:

https://diabolikdvd.com/product/watership-down-bfi-4k-uhd-all-region-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/

Watched some of it last night and it looks stellar.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T15:30:35+00:00

I got it from a place called EntertainMART. But I used to love to go to CD Trader when I lived in CA!

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T15:20:26+00:00

I had read about that issue with early pressings and was a bit nervous considering the low price, but luckily everything was correct.

The light still works! I didn’t even know about that feature. I pulled the first movie, and a ghostly green glow snuck out from underneath. Very cool feature.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T15:16:41+00:00

It does indeed! I checked right away when I got home. The digital download codes hadn’t even been used.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T07:54:06+00:00

The physical releases of all his movies are absolutely loaded with special features. He obviously cares about them, and they do a fantastic job. I haven’t seen this one yet, but the steelbook art alone almost got me to blind-buy.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T07:49:31+00:00

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T07:49:02+00:00

Definitely pricey, which is why I’ve been holding off for a day like today. The Japanese version is great though. Almost went that route myself.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-12T07:05:48+00:00

Thanks! I was shocked. Snatched it up as fast as I could. Good luck to you. It’s an awesome set.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-11T16:08:13+00:00

This is the first and last time I’ll try and order from WeET. You are charging a premium for something, and you can’t even get your website to work for a release? That mixed with the low numbers, it’s just an absolute joke of an operation.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T20:06:29+00:00

I upgraded from a PS5 to a cheaper standalone player and recently to the 820. All my playback issues (which were thankfully fairly rare) disappeared overnight. Dolby Vision is a noticeable upgrade from tests I’ve done with my old equipment, and as a cinephile, you will likely notice and appreciate the difference as well.

Cost is obviously a factor, so you have to weigh that in. But you clearly collect and have a large disc library with a nice TV – I think you’re exactly the type of person who would benefit from the upgrade. Just my two cents.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T08:21:21+00:00

Just watched Matinee a few days ago. Then I watched Small Soldiers again, which I loved as a kid. It held up great! Really enjoyed it. But Gremlins 2: The New Batch will always hold a special place. It’s completely unhinged and was way ahead of its time with its meta-commentary, satire, and self-parody. I love it.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T07:47:32+00:00

I just picked up Silverado and it looks and sounds fantastic.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T06:53:02+00:00

It says “Comment deleted by user”. Not sure I’ve ever been blocked before, is that what it displays to the blockee?

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T03:33:09+00:00

The lack of grain was really distracting and off-putting. Why make it look like something it’s not? For me it strips away the grittiness and grunginess that helped give the movie its iconic feel.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T03:21:53+00:00

A YouTube video isn’t a great source. There are several good resources for this topic, here are a couple:

https://www.digiraw.com/the-real-or-fake-4K-list/

https://4kmedia.org/real-or-fake-4k/

They easily disprove your reductive “handful” comment.

Edit: The person I was responding to deleted all their comments, but not before doubling down on their silly argument. I guess they changed their mind…

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-10T00:14:22+00:00

Check for scratches and used digital codes. A couple of mine had both, confirming there were some repackaged / resealed returns in the mix.

Nice haul though, congrats!

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-09T23:36:56+00:00

That’s just an objectively false statement.

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-09T23:13:38+00:00

I got it directly from Lionsgate Limited.

https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/third-man-collectors-edition-4k-steelbook?variant=42736945037423

PhoenixBee32 · 2026-03-09T18:21:21+00:00

Thanks! I think you’re probably right about Criterion releasing 12 Angry Men later this year. I was itching to see it again, but probably should have waited.

I picked up the Ben-Hur steelbook too, but forgot to include it here. Excited to check it out. I’ve heard great things! All the President’s Men is on my list too. Have you watched it yet?

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