Christopher

2 hours ago, GuyIncognit0 said:

 

I agree.

 

This is the best Star Wars content since the Mandalorian and Clone Wars Season 7. Unfortunately, I was reading that the viewership is down compared to Obi-wan, Boba Fett, etc. I'm not sure if it's the result of the mediocrity of those shows or Andor itself but I hope the continue to move forward with this and stepping outside of the main characters of the past.

I suspect this is a show that will build viewers over time as the hype builds. Each person I’ve told has the same reaction, “ugh idk I can’t do another Star Wars thing” or just burned out on Disney. And when they watch it there is a different reaction…

I’m not seeing Andor discussed much. Either here or just on social media. I’m sort of baffled because four episodes in I’m astounded. This is fantastic storytelling. The first three episodes had real tension, the ending packed an emotional punch, the acting is wonderful, the dialogue is rich and layered. The show knows when to talk and when to shut up. In simple terms: it tries to SHOW and not tell. We learn more about Andor by how he moves and deals with conflict than by what others characters tell us. I just love it. Better than any Star Wars or Marvel show. Already some of the best Star Wars produced. 
 

Some might argue it doesn’t feel like Star Wars but I would say it includes classic motifs: antiquated dirty tech, cute droids (trust the people who are kind to droids), rogues, and a classic hero’s journey. 

i just downsized my collection a bit - a lot of the mondos that I’m not crazy about. And just as I do that WeET does something absolutely incredible and does this 😍😍😍😍 A1, but the colors of A2 are going to be so good!!

8 hours ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

Beauty shots updated.

Well now I’m even more excited!!!

17 hours ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

Very curious to see what it'll look like but even a nice 4K steel is unlikely to make me want to replace my beautiful Nova fullslip.

But if Manta stick with their plan on doing their own Premium for this movie, then that might be a different story.

Holding out hope on the Manta release but Pulp is a definite double dip movie for me. But let’s see…

2 minutes ago, swish said:

Yes they do or you simply join the GB here and support MP 😉

Definitely want to support. I’ll be joining if I can!

2 hours ago, MikeH5856 said:

I still haven't seen the flick, so not sure what to think of this artwork in context of the film itself. My first reaction was, "Maybe I should wait for the premium?" 

The movie is very open and sprawling. The claustrophobia shown in this Steelbook is limited to the opening and a couple shots. Big miss I’d say. Doesn’t reflect the feel of the movie one bit. And I liked the movie!

1 hour ago, TechSpec924 said:

Same here! Had to go look back at my CM order history to see I ordered way back in February 2021. And, of course, I keep tabs here on MP so when others started getting their shipping notices, I knew it was just a matter of time. Will be glad to finally have this edition in hand. I know it's not a steelbook, but this one will still look awesome on my shelf.

Shhhh don’t tell anyone but depending on how the goodies are I might find a way to swap my steel for the Amaray. I have a Zavvi lenticular. But even if it doesn’t work I don’t care I’m pumped!

43 minutes ago, TechSpec924 said:

FINALLY got my shipping notification from CM for my Fullslip!

Same! I’m so excited to see mine in hand. I put my order in over a year ago!

1 hour ago, Squeegie McGee said:

I would not mind WeET doing a John Wick franchise primo set. Novamedia and FA has done it and they were okay... unless I missed another premium retailer

Goodness gracious I would love that. Do we know who they have licenses for??

Alright everyone, I’d like to submit, as an American, my 50 - count ‘em! - FIFTY Full-Slips for the extra special full slip round 2 award. Gotta keep the Americans in the lead. Despite the beautiful WeEt editions, I think Plain Archive’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is still my favorite. 

Alright! My Dark Knight BluFans finally arrived. I’m not typically a lenticular guy but this surely can create some converts. Instead of going for lots of movement each lenti goes for depth. Just fantastic. The Steelbook itself speaks for itself. Such gloss I could barely snap a photo. The embossed bat sign is a lovely touch. And last but not least my Red Sonja arrived. It pairs nicely with my Conan Steelbook. 

1 hour ago, extantsrevenge said:

No 4K, so it will be the same Blu-ray without the Extended Version 🤬. A Steelbook Boxset with all 4 in 4K with the long versins is needed, everythig else is kinda pointless.

I will say, as someone who isn’t a completionist unless each entry is totally stellar, I’m happy I can just buy the editions from the movies I love. Same for The Godfather. 

I agree with everyone too. I originally got the John Wick NovaMedia Lentis because they had better art and colors but in person I grew tired of them. I got Unforgiven and Inglorious Basterds HDZeta lentis recently and am gonna sell them because they just seem quite tepid. The MantaLab Lenti of Blade Runner is spectacular though! And I have my fingers crossed for the Dark Knight BluFans DL that’s currently in the mail. I think for how my brain works, I see the lenti glued onto the slip and something about that turns me off. Likewise the lack of clarity can be a turn off. I like instead when lenti magnets are offered: recent Zavvi X-Men releases, and my Terminator 2 FA all have quality lenti magnets that I totally dig. Otherwise a full slip guy!

For me I suppose it’ll depend on how each packages it. If CM releases each individually with its own slip, I can get the first three, swap in my Zavvi steels and be a happy camper. But hmmm

35 minutes ago, Garypool said:

Definitely some of the more beautiful premiums out there. NM have really stepped up their game recently, hope they continue with the type of selection they've been putting out.

Seriously. It’s almost becoming an automatic buy when they have a new set. They choose interesting movies too. I’d say they probably deserve the designation Titans of Cult more than TOC. 

4 hours ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

If anyone is interested, both Fullslip and Lenticular editions are available again at Novamedia.

This is one of the prettiest sets for any movie. Snag it if you haven’t yet.

6 hours ago, deckard99 said:

Thor 4 was just too silly for me. Why does nearly every moment have to be a joke? Only exception was Bale who was excellent. I’m officially renaming this movie to Thor: Puns and Blunders 😑

 This ended up being my feeling as well. They took simple jokes and then just ran them straight into the ground. I absolutely loved Gorr but just wish they let him cook as others have said. Unsure why they didn’t. Spider-Man and Shang and Loki are my phase 4 highlights so far. I was underwhelmed by Strange but once I got over my high expectations I actually really enjoyed it as a brisk movie with fully radical elements. 
 

I think Phase 4 is probably suffering from being planned out before the Fox purchase. They didn’t know they would get FF and X-Men, and had to plan as if they wouldn’t get them, but now that they have them it feels like they are pivoting midstream. 

I actually generally kind of like the artwork for Titans of Cult releases, if not always the movies. I might snag this one if the Steelbook itself is fun…and ditch the plastic packaging as always 😏

4 hours ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

I am almost certain, like with the recent Indiana Jones steels, that these will have the classic Struzan artwork. 

Hoping for this too. Just sort of desperately want the first movie on its own, without the sequels, in a nice traditional art steel. 

3 hours ago, Martyn said:

“I have crossed oceans of time to find you...”

 

...is what will be said when this finally drops into our collections, but.....yes please!  I’m in.

 

 

Fudge, I was literally driving in debating whether I should get the new steel or just wait for a possible premium. And now I can get the premium…in 2030!

5 hours ago, Sidewinder said:

Really looking forward to seeing the design of this!

Gosh I’m excited for this. Hoping even for just the classic promotion. Crossing my fingers!! Top five favorite movie. I’d die for a BluFans edition too

7 hours ago, extantsrevenge said:

some awesome regular Steelbooks here @Gary K & @Christopher looking

 

Congratulations

Thank youuuuuu! Slowly racking up my awards. I think I have a couple more I could do next including - I think - the full slip 50 😬😬😬

I completely forgot about the Fox titles. I’m sure they’ll go with what will sell well, but there is a LOT to choose from with that library. People have already mentioned a bunch. I hope they really tap into it. Particularly some modern classics. 

And for your consideration, 50 lovely steelbooks! These ones are mostly my Mondos, which I hope to complete someday. Many more to come although I am trying to thin my collection a bit at the moment.