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Rating the DVD Releases of Sound Serials; Best picture and sound quality available on DVD
Topic Started: Jun 16 2014, 07:30 AM (21,446 Views)
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I am tempted to give the Blu-ray releases of the Olive serials a solid 10; I can't imagine a better release of any of these. The only thing that holds me back is the lack of bonus material, which leads me to the thought: does that get included? Should the VCI release of Jungle Girl get an extra point for including more than an hour's worth of terrific serial trailers? Should Captain Video get an extra point for including a really nifty fold-out with the history of 1950s TV sci-fi, written by that In The Balcony idiot? Should we consider bonus material as part of our ratings? Hmmm.

In any case, if the HD releases of serials aren't 10s, what will be? Or is 10 unattainable?
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Jan 13 2017, 07:12 AM
In any case, if the HD releases of serials aren't 10s, what will be? Or is 10 unattainable?
I'm holding out to see what the KINO restorations are like before I award anything a 10. I think they may do it.
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I wouldn't count bonus material in the ratings, personally. These ratings represent the picture/sound quality of the release. Listing the bonus material was, well, just a bonus. That way, if the same serial is released by two different companies, and the ratings are equal, one can decide which to go for based on the bonus material.

Rodney, it is my understanding that Kino does no restorations on their releases. They just release what they are given.


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Jan 13 2017, 09:13 AM
Rodney, it is my understanding that Kino does no restorations on their releases. They just release what they are given.


That's not the case with Daredevils. I know the person doing the restoration (from a transfer of the negative provided by Paramount).
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Thanks, good to know. DDotRC is a favourite of mine, looking forward to that release.


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I'd agree with Bats that extras don't add to a point value here-- this is pure audio visual quality.
I do think Commando Cody Blu rates a 10
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I agree with you on Cody's rating, Andy. It looks and sounds spectacular. The best I have even seen a serial look. I would give THE INVISIBLE MONSTER and FEDERAL AGENTS... both a 9.5/10.


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Federal Agents? You mean Flying Disc Man.
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Yeah, thanks, I knew I had the wrong title, but I just couldn't be bothered to confirm. Forgive me?

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Jan 13 2017, 01:19 PM
Forgive me?

We prefer to let you squirm for a while. :D
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You need to update Panther Girl-- I think Olive has the best version now, although you have a 9 with the AC version.
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Done!

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Started VCI's King of the Royal Mounted last night. A solid 9. Great release.
Edited by rodney, Apr 4 2017, 10:40 AM.
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Love Mountie movies and I paid $150 for this one from Jack Mathis back in '97. It was worth it as this is a superior serial with solid story, beautiful / rugged locations with good stunts, action and music. And along with Kane Richmond, Allan Lane makes a fantastic looking serial hero.
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Love Mountie movies and I paid $150 for this one from Jack Mathis back in '97. It was worth it as this is a superior serial with solid story, beautiful / rugged locations with good stunts, action and music. And along with Kane Richmond, Allan Lane makes a fantastic looking serial hero.
Every time I watch KING OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED, my opinion of it goes up.
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