Author Topic: DVDeparted Duesday -- 2/13/07 (Read 8036 times)

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **on:** February 13, 2007, 10:01:15 AM »

Available in both Widescreen and Fullscreen single-disc editions, with a Special Edition 2-Disc set for a higher price point. Also available in combo DVD/HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&st=departed&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Eq6465706172746564%7E%7Enccat02015%23%230%23%236&list=n&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n

Also for your viewing pleasure: The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Boxset from Dragon Dynasty!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=15462919&st=infernal+affairs&type=product&id=1619996

Deals to look out for:

The Departed -- two-disc w/ script at Target, two-disc w/ steelbook case at BestBuy, HD-DVD for $22.95 at Best Buy

Robo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:11:05 AM »

Target
The Departed >>>> $16.99
The Departed: 2 DVD Special Edition >>>> $22.99

Circuit City
The Departed >>>> $14.99
The Departed: 2 DVD Special Edition >>>> $24.99

Best Buy
The Departed >>>>> $14.99
The Departed: Best Buy Limited Edition >>>> $22.99

And an additonal Best Buy deal to go along with this:

The Aviator >>>> $9.99
Get Carter (Stallone) >>>> $9.99
Mean Streets >>>> $9.99
This Boy’s Life >>>> $9.99

Buy The Departed Standard Edition and one of the 4 marked DVDs above and get both for $20. Could be the one to go for if you don't have Mean Streets or The Aviator.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:16:05 AM »

Oh man, I get out of class in about an hour. Best Buy steelbook for me.

Robo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:20:49 AM »

I was all ready to go for the single disc, but I'm gonna have to end up getting the steelbook so long as the words "BEST" and "BUY" aren't plastered anywhere on the final cover.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:28:27 AM »

I need to buy a shovel and trashcan today, so I might as well head over to Hollywood Video and get this

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:39:54 AM »

Quote from: RoboJ on February 13, 2007, 10:20:49 AM

I was all ready to go for the single disc, but I'm gonna have to end up getting the steelbook so long as the words "BEST" and "BUY" aren't plastered anywhere on the final cover.

Well, if I go there and some shit like that is going on, I'll go with 1-disc + Mean Streets.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2007, 11:01:23 AM »

I just wrote a love letter to The Departed in my writing class.

Solo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2007, 11:06:44 AM »

Picked up the single disc several hours ago. Steel-bookers: have no fear, theres no BB (or in my case, Futureshop) logos to be found. The Departed DVD kiosk is a thing of beauty though. They had about 200 copies of the single disc, about 75 of the SE, then about 25 each of BRD and HD-DVD. A thing of beauty. I got the first copy

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2007, 11:08:36 AM »

Quote from: Solo on February 13, 2007, 11:06:44 AM

Picked up the single disc several hours ago. Steel-bookers: have no fear, theres no BB (or in my case, Futureshop) logos to be found. The Departed DVD kiosk is a thing of beauty though. They had about 200 copies of the single disc, about 75 of the SE, then about 25 each of BRD and HD-DVD. A thing of beauty. I got the first copy

Does Futureshop open at 8 am where you live?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2007, 11:56:47 AM »

I'm picking this up at the local Hollywood Video (don't have a Best Buy anywhere near me, nor a car

).

PD -- If you don't buy this, I will smash your GI Joes to pieces. No joke.

Solo · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:00:03 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 13, 2007, 11:08:36 AM

Quote from: Solo on February 13, 2007, 11:06:44 AM
Picked up the single disc several hours ago. Steel-bookers: have no fear, theres no BB (or in my case, Futureshop) logos to be found. The Departed DVD kiosk is a thing of beauty though. They had about 200 copies of the single disc, about 75 of the SE, then about 25 each of BRD and HD-DVD. A thing of beauty. I got the first copy

Does Futureshop open at 8 am where you live?

9:30. But thats Altlantic time. So, 8:30 EST. I have a class Tuesday from 8:30-9:20, so it was perfect. Out of class and straight to Futureshop.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:01:43 PM »

Is there any chance the 2-Disc would be less than $25 at Hollywood Video? I've got $50 on me and my friend asked me to pick him up a copy on loan, but I don't know if I can afford that. :/

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:12:44 PM »

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7640685&postcount=217

If only there were a BB nearby. :'(

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:24:21 PM »

BOUGHT.

The two people in line in front of me were buying it as well (one SE, one 1-disc). Awesome.

Solo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:27:05 PM »

I was the first to get it at my store, but there were about 5 bikers who came in behind me to get some Scorsese action

Cheebs · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:29:10 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 11:56:47 AM

PD -- If you don't buy this, I will smash your GI Joes to pieces. No joke.

He is renting it.

Renting is so 1995.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:42:08 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on February 13, 2007, 12:29:10 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 11:56:47 AM

PD -- If you don't buy this, I will smash your GI Joes to pieces. No joke.
He is renting it.

Renting is so 1995.

I don't buy movies I've never seen before. That would be stupid

Solo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:45:34 PM »

Not when its a Martin Scorsese film. Even when its a failure (ie. Kundun or Gangs of New York), its always worth a watch.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Solo on February 13, 2007, 12:45:34 PM

Not when its a Martin Scorsese film. Even when its a failure (ie. Kundun or Gangs of New York), its always worth a watch.

$20 is a lot of money, and I'm always wary about DVD buying. I'll rent it tonight along with Goodfellas/Taxi Driver

Cheebs · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:24:27 PM »

PD stop treating DVD like its VHS.

What's the fun in DVD without a DVD collection?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:28:32 PM »

I plan on getting a couple for my birthday actually. Sin City SE...Brazil...LOTR EE. Oh, and 24 season two

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:12:29 PM »

Anyone know how the image quality on the new R1 Infernal Affairs is?

I'm wondering if I should just hang on to my official R0 Hong Kong release.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:34:14 PM »

Got the only two SE's at Hollywood Video, am watching Scorsese on Scorsese right now. Marty's laugh is so infectuous....

Robo · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:39:35 PM »

This tin case is a lot nicer than I expected it to be and the special features are pretty interesting. Not disappointed with spending the extra cash at all so far.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:41:29 PM »

Quote from: RoboJ on February 13, 2007, 06:39:35 PM

This tin case is a lot nicer than I expected it to be and the special features are pretty interesting. Not disappointed with spending the extra cash at all so far.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:54:30 PM »

Quote from: RoboJ on February 13, 2007, 06:39:35 PM

This tin case is a lot nicer than I expected it to be and the special features are pretty interesting. Not disappointed with spending the extra cash at all so far.

SOLO AM CRY

Yea, the case is sweeeet.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:56:11 PM »

IN THIS THREAD, WE LAUGH AT THOSE WHO BOUGHT THE SINGLE DISC:

1. Solo
2.

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:13:28 PM »

One thing that always gets a laugh:

When Collin leaves the office in the beginning, the secretary reaches her cleavage right into the light, and gives him the sexy voice. Then she leans back, and basically grunts at DiCaprio that he "can go in there now".

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:14:44 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 07:13:28 PM

One thing that always gets a laugh:

When Collin leaves the office in the beginning, the secretary reaches her cleavage right into the light, and gives him the sexy voice. Then she leans back, and basically grunts at DiCaprio that he "can go in there now".

I forgot about the "I'M SUPPOSED TO GO INTO SHOCK!! I'M NOT GOING INTO SHOCK!" part. I laughed so fucking hard.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:15:17 PM »

That guy rocks, whoever the fuck he is.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:16:50 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 06:56:11 PM

IN THIS THREAD, WE LAUGH AT THOSE WHO BOUGHT THE SINGLE DISC:

1. Solo
2.

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

The bonus features do nothing for me. And my DVDs go in a case that closes up, so I'd never see the fancy tin case aside from taking it out to watch the movie.

$10 single disc copy for the mother fucking win.

TVC15 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:18:45 PM »

I spent nearly 200 dollars in movies today and I didn't get The Departed. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:19:40 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 08:18:45 PM

I spent nearly 200 dollars in movies today

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:20:03 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 08:18:45 PM

I spent nearly 200 dollars in movies today and I didn't get The Departed. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

Your loss.

TVC15 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:22:06 PM »

Never. I will never watch The Departed until you are dead, Shake. This is a call to arms to get other forumgoers to drive you to suicide.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:24:22 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 08:22:06 PM

Never. I will never watch The Departed until you are dead, Shake. This is a call to arms to get other forumgoers to drive you to suicide.

Uh, I honestly don't care. Go watch Moulin Rouge or something, while us MEN discuss good movies.

TVC15 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:25:33 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 08:24:22 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 08:22:06 PM
Never. I will never watch The Departed until you are dead, Shake. This is a call to arms to get other forumgoers to drive you to suicide.

Uh, I honestly don't care. Go watch Moulin Rouge or something, while us MEN discuss good movies.

Good movies? I thought the Departed was another Scorsese hack job?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:26:52 PM »

Whatever, dude. I don't care. Go watch shitty movies with Willco and FoC while the rest of us enjoy ourselves.

TVC15 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:32:30 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 08:26:52 PM

Whatever, dude. I don't care. Go watch shitty movies with Willco and FoC while the rest of us enjoy ourselves.

It's difficult to take insults from someone that thinks Casino is decent.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:38:22 PM »

SO ANYWAY, who else bought the set?

TVC15 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:40:04 PM »

While you people are watching your Shake-approved tripe, I will be watching the only kind of movie worth watching: One where Harvey Keitel appears nude and beats off on a girl's car:

NAKED! HARVEY! NAKED! HARVEY!

I can't wait to see his junk dangling as he dances!

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:51:00 PM »

What movies did you get Tvc?

Mupepe · « **Reply #42 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:11:23 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 08:32:30 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 08:26:52 PM
Whatever, dude. I don't care. Go watch shitty movies with Willco and FoC while the rest of us enjoy ourselves.

It's difficult to take insults from someone that thinks Casino is decent.

Dude.. you don't think Casino is decent?

TVC15 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:13:26 PM »

Today's haul included:

Reservoir Dogs
Bad Lieutenant
Kids
Rules of Attraction
Green for Danger
Bicycle Thieves

It was more like 130, but 200 sounds classier.

Mupepe · « **Reply #44 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:34:01 PM »

Kids

Robo · « **Reply #45 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:06:24 PM »

I didn't think people liked Rules of Attraction.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #46 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:08:50 PM »

Kids and Rules of Attraction > Casino, let alone Departed?

Uh, whatever.

TVC15 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:11:11 PM »

Quote from: RoboJ on February 13, 2007, 10:06:24 PM

I didn't think people liked Rules of Attraction.

Kids and Rules of Attraction were packaged together. I hadn't seen Kids in like 10 years and I love the book The Rules of Attraction, so I figured what the fuck. But yes, at least Kids is better than Casino. It doesn't take much to be better than Casino.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #48 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:11:52 PM »

Oh well, you know what they say about opinions...

TVC15 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:14:16 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 10:11:52 PM

Oh well, you know what they say about opinions...

Casino is (at best) a Goodfellas rehash. At least Kids, while by no means great, is a nice lil bit of transgressive film-making. Not great, but interesting to watch. At least a few times. That's the problem with transgressive art.

Mupepe · « **Reply #50 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:15:18 PM »

I love you, baby. But I couldn't even watch Kids stoned. I find everything interesting when I'm stoned.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #51 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:17:02 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on February 13, 2007, 10:15:18 PM

I love you, baby. But I couldn't even watch Kids stoned. I find everything interesting when I'm stoned.

qft

TVC15 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:20:42 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on February 13, 2007, 10:15:18 PM

I love you, baby. But I couldn't even watch Kids stoned. I find everything interesting when I'm stoned.

What do you not find interesting about it? I think it's the only near slam dunk Harmony Korine and Larry Clark have been involved with. It vaguely reminds me of some public service juvenile delinquent doc from the 50s driven to ridiculous lengths of perversion (the bad acting helps sell this). Or when I hear old people bitch about teenagers, my head is immediately filled with the blatantly ridiculous stuff from Kids.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #53 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:22:15 PM »

God I hate Larry Clark.

TVC15 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:26:13 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 13, 2007, 10:22:15 PM

God I hate Larry Clark.

I like the idea of Larry Clark, but the reality never quite lived up to the possibilities. He could've been a modern day, legit, exploitation flick maker. Instead we got Kids and, well, some other crap. Harmony Korine has his moments, though.

Mupepe · « **Reply #55 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:28:49 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 10:20:42 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on February 13, 2007, 10:15:18 PM
I love you, baby. But I couldn't even watch Kids stoned. I find everything interesting when I'm stoned.

What do you not find interesting about it? I think it's the only near slam dunk Harmony Korine and Larry Clark have been involved with. It vaguely reminds me of some public service juvenile delinquent doc from the 50s driven to ridiculous lengths of perversion (the bad acting helps sell this). Or when I hear old people bitch about teenagers, my head is immediately filled with the blatantly ridiculous stuff from Kids.

That's pretty much what made it uninteresting to me. The situation seemed so over the top ridiculous that it just became annoying. The only thing I found unexpected was the end rape scene which was just awesome. I'll give it that. But I found the rest of the movie unbearably boring. Like you said, it seemed like a propaganda film gone wrong. And god was the acting terrible. Like Ben Affleck terrible.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #56 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:29:10 PM »

Bully could have been a great flick without his "artistic" touches. Spinning the camera around a simple fucking group convo for five minutes? Playing weird techno pop during the "dramatic" scenes?

TVC15 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:34:55 PM »

So wait, is Rules of Attraction no good? I remember it being well-received when it came out? It's my second favorite Bret Easton Ellis book, so I need to see the movie.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #58 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:35:44 PM »

It got mixed reviews and it is pretty boring.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #59 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:36:39 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2007, 10:34:55 PM

So wait, is Rules of Attraction no good? I remember it being well-received when it came out? It's my second favorite Bret Easton Ellis book, so I need to see the movie.

Its a Skinemax soft-core flick with television personalities.

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Author Topic: DVDeparted Duesday -- 2/13/07 (Read 8036 times)