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Alan Rik
Film God

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From: New York City, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 23, 2004 10:54 AM

Hello! I missed this on Phil's list. Does anyone who has it tell me what the content and the quality is like? I love the little Mogwais! [Smile]

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Ralf Hoff
Expert Film Handler

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From: Germany
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 24, 2004 02:26 AM

Hello Alan,

I have o print of the 2 x 600 ft featurette of this early Derann title. I searched a long time for myself. I can tell you that the print is very sharp and has a good colour. The copy is on Kodak pre-stripe. And the (German) stereo sound is very good. I know you prefer english sound but I don't know how good this is, sorry.

The print is well edited and has a running time approx 60 minutes. All I can say is this is a must have.

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Paul Wilson
Junior
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From: Manchester
Registered: Nov 2004

posted November 24, 2004 06:43 AM

I also have this and it is one of the best, it was a shame that Derann could not have done the full feature but it is still worth having and tells the story nicely from start to finish.

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Douglas Meltzer
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From: New York, NY, USA
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posted November 24, 2004 07:48 AM

Hi Alan,

I purchased a print from Mr. O'Reilly a few months back and I agree with Ralf & Paul about the print quality. The edit maintains the general mood of the feature. The beginning and end sequences remain fairly whole. The introduction of Spike, the nasty gremlin, is cut very short so you're left wondering who this bad guy is. The swimming pool sequence isn't set up properly, and Phoebe Cates only shows up near the end. Still, it's incredibly hard to cut down certain features and most of the highlights are here: The mom fighting back in the kitchen (love that microwave bit!), the gremlins getting drunk in the bar, and that great scene in the movie theater.

Doug

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Alan Rik
Film God

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From: New York City, NY, USA
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posted November 24, 2004 08:20 AM

Thanks guys! Ive seen it a couple of times and have passed on it but the other day I saw a dancing Gizmo doll and I thought, "Why Don't I have that on Super 8?" [Smile]

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Ken Souza
Junior
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From: San Francisco, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2003

posted November 24, 2004 09:52 PM

Hi Alan Rik,

I have a print of "Gremlins" just like the one everyone has. Excellent print, pic and sound. I would sell it if your interested. If so, send me a note to sffilm@aol.com

Thanks Ken

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 27, 2004 04:15 AM

Alan, I think I might have beat you to the print that Phil had on his list. Its a great print with great colour and the Stereo soundtrack excellent. One of Derann's better prints all round. I would go for the copy that Ken has offered you as it doesnt turn up that often on the dealers lists.

Kev.

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Alan Rik
Film God

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posted November 28, 2004 12:11 AM

Well Mr. Faulkner! At least I know it went to a good man! [Smile]

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
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posted November 29, 2004 09:03 AM

Thanks Alan. Have you managed to secure a copy? It's worth it and its been really well cut down from the original feature and in scope.

Kev.

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Paul Wilson
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From: Manchester
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posted November 29, 2004 10:28 AM

Hi Kev
Think you will find that Gremlins is not in scope its flat.

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Douglas Meltzer
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From: New York, NY, USA
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posted November 29, 2004 10:40 AM

No wonder everyone looked short and fat. [Razz]

Doug

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 29, 2004 04:49 PM

Paul, Yes I stand corrected on that it is indeed flat. I had scope on the brain at the time I wrote that reply as I was also pointing out a copy of another film on ebay to one or two friends in the Lightwater group here in the UK.
My mistake.

Kev.

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Alan Rik
Film God

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From: New York City, NY, USA
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posted November 29, 2004 10:01 PM

Well thanks once again to this wonderful board I will have secured a copy by Mid December!

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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From: Essex UK
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posted November 30, 2004 03:58 PM

Nice one Alan, Enjoy.

Kev.

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