AC1 3,565 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 What's on your DVD wish list? Of all existing or not yet available titles, what is one day surely to become a part of your DVD collection? I'm talking about movies that are essential(!) for you to own and not titles that are merely "fun to have". Please, list only "the sure things".Here are a few of my personal omissions that I plan to get sooner or later:Unforgiven (1992). Clint Eastwood, director. The Heiress (1949). William Wyler, director.Room With A View (1986). James Ivory, director. Waiting for a decent version.Blade Runner (1982). Ridley Scott, director. There's a comprehensive 3-disc set being put on hold due to legal reasons.The Flight of the Phoenix (1965). Robert Aldrich, director. Wages of Fear (1953). Henri-Georges Clouzot, director. Amazing French film about a few trucks transporting nitro-glycerine. Has to be seen to believed!My Father's Glory/My Mother's Castle (1990). Yves Robert, director. Probably my all time favorites.Star Wars (1977). George Lucas, director. Original version only.The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Irvin Kershner, director. Original version only. Prince of the City (1981). Sidney Lumet, director. THX 1138 (1971). George Lucas, director.Schindler's List (1993). Steven Spielberg, director.Duel (1971). Steven Spielberg, director.That's it for now. I'm sure I left more than a few out.----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 King Kong (1933)Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Let's see...- 24 - Season Two will arrive in a few days.- Futurama - Season Two to Four will be next.- The original versions of The Star Wars Trilogy are supposed to be coming my way too...- And then in September the SE's will be added to my collection.- Then there's every new HP film that'll be made.- The RotK regular and extended version.- Still have to get Ghostbusters II.- Pulp Fiction,- Reservoir Dogs (there's a DTS version coming out soon, but I'm hoping on a new transfer).- Further seasons of The Simpsons (bring them on already!!!).- New X-Men movies.- The Matrix RevolutionsAs you can see, I'm a sucker for sequels.- Marc, wants much, much more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I've got Unforgiven. I wish Eastwood would do commentary on that one. Mine includes: Matchstick Men (2003)- Ridley Scott, director. Time Bandits Criterion Edition (1981)- Terry Gilliam, director. Some Like It Hot (1959)- Billy Wilder, director. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)- Williams Wyler, director. Aguirra, Wrath of God (1977)- Werner Herzog, director. Amarcord Criterion Edition (1974)- Federico Fellini, dircetor. Marty (1955)- Delbert Mann, director. Henry V (1989)- Kenneth Branagh, director. Invincible (2002)- Werner Herzog, director. 8 1/2 Criterion Edition (1963)- Federico Fellini, director. The Bicycle Thief (1949)- Vittorio De Sica, director. The 400 Blows (1959)- Francois Truffaut, director. Day For Night (1973)- Francois Truffaut, director. The Hustler (1961)- Robert Rossen, director. My Darling Clementine (1946)- John Ford, director. Breathless (1961)- Jean-Luc Godard, director. Barton Fink (1991)- Joel Coen, director. Nashville (1975)- Robert Altman, director. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)- Robert Altman, director. The Guns of Navrone (1961)- J. Lee Thompson, director. M Criterion Edition (1933)- Fritz Lang, director. Le Regle Du Jour Criterion Edition (1937)- Jean Renoir, director. The Grand Illusion Criterion Edition (1938)- Jean Renoir, director. Touch of Evil (1958)- Orson Welles, director. A Man for all Seasons (1966)- Fred Zinneman, director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 Nice to see your lists. Some titles can act as reminders, others as fine suggestions. I forgot a very important one.The Magnificent Ambersons (1942). Orson Welles, director. The so-called sequel on Citizen Kane. If only they found the missing 60 or so minutes for the DVD release. But even mutilated as it is, it remains a stunning work. This guy is such a genius.----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I also wanted to include it- but it hasn't been released yet on DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 I also wanted to include it- but it hasn't been released yet on DVD.Then by all means, go ahead! I said of "all existing or not yet available titles". So let me hear them.----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I also wanted to include it- but it hasn't been released yet on DVD.Isn't that why it would be on your wish list?Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 I can't believe I forgot this one:Empire of the Sun (1987). Steven Spielberg, director. ----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I also wanted to include it- but it hasn't been released yet on DVD.Then by all means, go ahead! I said of "all existing or not yet available titles". So let me hear them.----------------Alex Cremers I didn't notice that part. Then add Sugarland Express to the list- it's probably Spielberg's least seen and most unique film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 125 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Well, the original Star Wars Trilogy would be very nice.But I also would put my hands on Home Improvement(Tim Allen), if it would be avaible on DVD. I like the show.Nemesis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 126 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 In a totally but not completely unrelated way, THX 1138 and Duel are playing in a local theatre next month. Can't wait.Concerning DVD's:Star Wars is an absolute must, original versions of course.X-Files, I'm missing three seasons (I don't include 8 and 9 though).Guns of Navarone, definitely.Sugarland, Empire of the Sun, Duel, A.I. and Catch me if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 1...2...3... Billy Wilder, director.Sunset Boulevard. Billy Wilder, director.Lawrence of Arabia. David Lean, directorEvita. Alan Parker, director. Tim Rice, lyricist.Color Purple. Steven Spielberg, director.1941. Steven Spielberg, director.And I hate to be redundant, but... Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing. Kenneth Branagh, director.As for TV shows:Seinfeld. All seasons.Malcolm in the Middle. All seasons, especially the first.The Adventures of Superman. Animated series. The first seasons.Daria. All seasons.Just Shoot Me. Seasons one (just 6 episodes long), two and three.Smallville. Season two. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 The Missing Animatrix Gone With the Wind Color Purple Patton Family Guy Box Set Schinler's List Empire of the Sun Angela's Ashes 1941 Spirited Away Princess Monoke Metropolis Jaws Star Wars Alien Quadrilogy Fight Club The Sound of Music Pay it Forward Scent of a Woman Duel American History X Training Day Phillidalphia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 317 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Here's mine...The Matrix RevolutionsStar Trek TNG Seasons 1-7Star Trek DS9 Seasons 1-7Star Trek Voyager Seasons 1-7 (of course after they finish releasing the last 6 seasons)Star Trek's IV, V, and VI Directors/Special Editions 2 disc sets.Lord Of The Rings: Fellowship Of The Ring Extended Edition...and there's others but too many to name lol...but that's what I mainly wanna consentrate on getting right now.....and starting with Matrix Revolutions when it's released April 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King- 2 DVD editionThe Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King The Extended Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 1 : The Hill (Sean Connery) - Still no DVD, and the VHS is rare. My copy is just a TV recording.2 : The Wicker Man (Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward) - On DVD. One day i'll pay out for it.3 : Life of Brian (U.S Criterion edition) - The U.S version DVD, has commentarys and other extras. Um...that's probably it for now. I very rarely get DVD's anyway. Too expensive over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 LOTR ROTK, Reg and EE.Daria all seasonsOblongs. . . . hoping. .Golden GirlsSex and the City season 5ST TNG 4+Original ST series on DVD. . .let's see. . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 King Kong (1933)Neilonce again Neil and I think alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin 2 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 There are to many to list but for right now:Star Trek The Next Generation Season 5Star Trek Movies 2 disc sets I, III, and V.Justin - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 1 : The Hill (Sean Connery) - Still no DVD, and the VHS is rare. My copy is just a TV recording.That's right, The Hill (1965) Sidney Lumet, director. Now that's a long time ago. It's Sean Connery, but not as you know him. ----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 Sex and the City season 5I just seen them. Be careful Ren, only 8 episodes. And the weakest season in the series.----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I know. Not many episodes, I liked a couple of the last two seasons, but a lot in the first two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Longbottom 0 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Some of the most wanted: (some of them have already come to DVD, but it's always the money...)Schindler's ListAngela's AshesE.T.Fatal AttractionStill of the Night (1982)Sophie's ChoiceRosemary's Baby (1968)Shawshank RedemptionThe OmenEmpire of the SunKramer vs KramerTerminator IIAliensAlien 3Indiana Jones box setStar Wars box setTerminatorContactSilence of the LambsGone With the WindPsycho (1960)James Bond moviesBasic InstinctJurassic ParkOne Flew Over Cuckoo's NestHarry Potter moviesInterview With trhe VampireThe Towering Inferno Color PurpleI love this movie! I already got it on DVD. We have almost similar tastes, HPFAN2...Roman.-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf 3 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Lawrence of Arabia. David Lynch, director I pressume you mean David Lean.I'm frightened to think what Lawrence of Arabia would have been like if Lynch actually did direct it. Would the Arabs be fighting with sound-amplified weapons?! Chhhaaaa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Lawrence of Arabia. David Lynch, director I pressume you mean David Lean.Well, there goes all my self-respect.-Ross, who's fixed this atrocity and will deny it in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Fortunetly, it has been preserved for future generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Glad to hear it Yoda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I'm hoping there's going to be an SE of Office Space. If there will be one, I'll definately get it.- Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QMM 4 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Complete Collected Works of John Williams complete with all concerts and scoring sessions, interviews with colleagues and friends, and commentary tracks by the man himself and Jerry Goldsmith 10 disc set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 only 10 discs? And I'd like a group commentary. Williams, Goldsmith, Bernstein, Newman, Zimmer, Elfman, Horner and a couple of more- "ya Horner, that's how it's done. It's called o-r-g-i-n-a-l-i-t-y. That's right Jimmy- that is a choir. It's number 34 on your synth." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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