Today is a good day

[Foxbat]

Well, my patience finally paid off. For those that know me as a bit of a SciFi film anorak, they will be aware of my earlier (about 3 months ago) ranting and raving about the prices quoted for a certain film (This Island Earth). I was quoted various prices between $120 to $540 for the DVD version. I refused to pay that kind of money and have (quietly) been keeping an eye on the market. What a day! I managed to get a copy for $27.99 (used of course).

Time and Tide waits for no man? Bah! Just call me Canute.
Today, I am a very happy person

Just thought I'd share that with the world

[dwndrgn]

Congratulations on a successful bargain hunt!

I would never call you a Sci Fi film heavy winter jacket! Sorry, couldn't help myself .

[Aeolus14Umbra]

Ah, and what a crazy wild film that is!!! I love when they hit the "thermal barrier" in that cool saucer-spaceship!! And those Metalunian mutants!! And that ending...no I won't spoil it for others!!!

I'm surprised it's not readily available on DVD already??

[Foxbat]

I'm surprised it's not readily available on DVD already??

It's been released on DVD and is now deleted - which is why I've had so much trouble getting a copy.

The thing that really annoyed me about the previously high asking prices was that the copies were still wrapped in cellophane. The people hadn't even bothered to watch it - just bought it so they could make a mint. As soon as I get a film, the first thing I do is rip off the wrapper and stick it in the player. As far as I'm concerned, there's no point in buying a film just to stare at it on a shelf and hope that it makes you a quick buck. My film collection is based on love (and a few mistakes) not money. Okay...calm down...deep breaths....that's better.

BTW you're right - it is a crazy wild film - one of my all time favourites.

[Aeolus14Umbra]

Damn straight, Foxbat. It's right up there with "Forbidden Planet". I remember how exciting it was to watch "Forbidden Planet" in all its widescreen, digitally-remastered DVD glory!!!! Bloody marvellous!!! Sheesh, I'm jealous, I need a copy of "This Island Earth" on DVD too. I s'pose it's widescreen & all the rest?? Ah, sob sob...

[nemogbr]

I remember watching "This Island Earth" on T.V. years ago. Have they put the film on storage and we'll never get the chance to see it again, perhaps on the sci fi channel?

[Foxbat]

. I s'pose it's widescreen & all the rest??

Unfortunately it's 4:3 - but I can live with that.

Have they put the film on storage and we'll never get the chance to see it again,

It's never had a region 2 DVD release - which is why I've been searching across the pond.
This is actually really strange because when Laser Disc was the top quality format, some of the biggest sales were of old 50s SciFi films. I still have many of these laser discs which, I suppose, now belong in a musem. But (back to the point in hand) you'd think that if they were a good seller on L/D then they might release it on DVD. Of course there is always the question of licencing - and that is the reason why many of these films are still unreleased on DVD. Still, we live in hope

[I, Brian]

Superb news, Foxbat! I remember this is pretty much the reason you joined - and look what happened to you! You stayed!

Glad to see you sorted out - I sincerely hope it all pays off nicely for you with a good condition DVD and a some great evenings in watching it.

[Foxbat]

Superb news, Foxbat! I remember this is pretty much the reason you joined - and look what happened to you! You stayed!

Yep. I liked it so much I decided to stick around. Now, just to finish off my quest with a large cherry on top, I need to gain my Holy Grail. Unfortunately, The Time Travellers (1967 - it had a superb ending) has never been released on video or DVD.
One of these days.......

[Aeolus14Umbra]

Foxbat, you're not wrong about "This Island Earth" on DVD. You're lucky to find it! I found someone selling it for $675 bucks! Now that's just silly... Hey, you got a DVD burner? (heh heh)...

I was going to say to you "Hey, I've got The Time Travellers!!"...but then I realized I've got the '76 one...not the '67 one...That's a Jap film, right? Sounds groovey.

Anyhow, good luck on your hunt!

[Foxbat]

I have the Laser Disc version of This Island Earth and, at one point, thought I'd be cheaper buying a DVD burner and transferring it over (believe it or not, I still have 3 working Laser Disc players in my posession - it was a case of- Hmmm, better buy a spare just in case I can't get this player fixed if it goes faulty. Then I thought: What if that one goes faulty too? Ergo 3)

I'm a sucker for getting my hands on the real product so decided against the idea in the end.

As for The Time Travelers (I spelt it wrong originally): It was a 1967 film (American) about a group of scientists who try to make a window into the future but actually succeed in making a door. It stars John Hoyt and has a really kooky ending where the film loops in on itself and replays the whole scenario from start to finish - getting faster all the time.

Man! How I dig those groovy sixties effects