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Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 18:26
by grim_tales
I also think (later) DVD menu presentation and stuff was better than BD presentation now, with more imagination put into things like packaging (digibooks and steelbooks seem to be the thing now), cover art in general music and menus - how times change

I'm just thinking back to some of my old HKL DVDs, they were great

Even Hollywood releases had features on them that arent carried over (eg Ghostbusters).
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 19:52
by Markgway
RetroRobot wrote:The next gen is streaming, so cover art or any kind of tangible format is a thing of the past.
You've just made me cry.

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 20:12
by RetroRobot
Me too, mate.... our time is over. All these young punks with their fancy downloading contraptions.... rapscallions! Better get my prune juice and my blanket and doze off to the smooth tunes of Roger Whittaker on vinyl. Oh wait, im only 36!
But seriously, we are at the end of an era. Most people seem not to care, as convience is now the priority over ownerhip of an actual product.
Some of my fondest memories as a kid and a youngster was scowering the dingy video stores for gems. No internet, so you went by cover art and hear-say.... those were the days.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 21:52
by Masterofoneinchpunch
I have some fond memories now of going through hundreds to thousands of DVD/BDs and find a used copy of an OOP Criterion or R0 Hong Kong film that I wonder how it got there.
Streaming is not always convenient. Like if you work through a TV series on Netflix only to find they take it off before you finish it. Or you need to have several services to get a range of films. I know, most people only seem to care about the latest films. I think the difference with us is that we do not this of these films as disposable commodities.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 23:21
by grim_tales
I remember renting VHS when I was a kid (and older)... Downloading just won't be the same

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 25 Jan 2014, 05:55
by Markgway
I have many, many, many, many fond memories of browsing video rental stores as a kid longing after horror tapes I was far, far, far, far too young to rent.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 25 Jan 2014, 10:01
by grim_tales
It was thanks to video rental I first discovered HK movies on the 'MIHK' label, their trailers opened up a world of mystery that always made you think "What's this?" at the time.
I miss those days

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 26 Jan 2014, 02:47
by Shingster
Markgway wrote:I have many, many, many, many fond memories of browsing video rental stores as a kid longing after horror tapes I was far, far, far, far too young to rent.
Hell yeah, one of my local VHS stores had a deal one where you could rent 7 films for 7 days for £5 so me and my mate would put £2.50 each and then go round his for a film marathon every saturday afternoon. Them were the days! I think we rented every single horror tape they had!
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 26 Jan 2014, 06:40
by Markgway
Shingster wrote:Markgway wrote:I have many, many, many, many fond memories of browsing video rental stores as a kid longing after horror tapes I was far, far, far, far too young to rent.
Hell yeah, one of my local VHS stores had a deal one where you could rent 7 films for 7 days for £5 so me and my mate would put £2.50 each and then go round his for a film marathon every saturday afternoon. Them were the days! I think we rented every single horror tape they had!
You'd have been my bestest friend!

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 26 Jan 2014, 22:26
by Shingster
We were never meant to be! Curse you geography!

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 27 Jan 2014, 17:58
by saltysam
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 10 Feb 2014, 17:37
by saltysam
Just been to visit someone in prison...first time i've ever done so.Wouldn't like to be banged up in one of those places
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 10 Feb 2014, 18:50
by RetroRobot
saltysam wrote:Wouldn't like to be banged up in one of those places
Or just banged in one of those places
I went to visit some jailbird pals back in the day, and no... it does not seem enviable. Only ever made it to the drunk tank myself. Though it came to ten times total before I learned not to pass out in the street or provoke cops, when hammered. Ah, the follies of youth.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 23 Mar 2014, 17:40
by HungFist
Had a fish day!
Lunch: sushi
Dinner: sushi
Movie: Jaws
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 23 Mar 2014, 17:58
by RetroRobot
Sounds a bit fishy.....
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Mar 2014, 09:40
by Markgway
As a Scot it would be sacrilege to eat fish without a thick coating of batter.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 Apr 2014, 18:41
by HungFist
My God! What a wonderful creature! I want one.
http://youtu.be/NMeuwYvlBI0
You could use one in a prison break! You have guys digging a tunnel, and one Kemosabe lifting the sand with a bucket. Just need to think of of a way to get rid of the sand...
I was thinking was does that creature look so familiar. Then I got it! It’s obviously the same species as Godzilla! I wonder if it can breath fire, too.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 11 May 2014, 00:16
by Markgway
The annual UKIP fund-raiser - or Eurovision Song Contest - was on last night.
It was a landslide win for a bearded Austrian bloke in full make-up and sparkly dress.
I'm not joking!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27358560
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 May 2014, 20:14
by saltysam
My mum got some new back windows fitted yesterday....looks like the workers have helped themselves to around 15-20 of my brother's blu-rays and £60 out of a wallet

a reputable company as well so not some dodgy work for hires (you'd have thought) unbelievable

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 24 May 2014, 21:37
by grim_tales
Shit... that's nasty

Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 25 May 2014, 11:10
by Markgway
Have you filed a complaint?
If the company is indeed reputable they will take it seriously.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 25 May 2014, 14:19
by saltysam
Yep,police involved and company told.of course their staff are denying it.they are (i thought) a reputable company,being going for donkeys years and installed my new windows about 4 years ago.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 25 May 2014, 14:48
by Markgway
I'm sure once the culprit is found you'll be reimbursed.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 30 Jun 2014, 20:11
by saltysam
Rolf Harris guilty..Rolf Harris! cannot believe it,was always a huge fan growing up,he seemed such a nice guy.
Re: The off-topic topic
Posted: 30 Jun 2014, 22:11
by grim_tales
I feel the same as you.. can't believe it either

I was a huge fan when I was a kid.