Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed

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Posted by lucid at 36.63.252.64.snet.net on September 09, 2001 at 22:49:00:

I'm seeing an increase in a rather frustrating trend with DVD releases. First a DVD is put out that is basically a copy of the VHS version, then months later, a "Special Edition" (or Ultimate, or Platinum, or whatever is the cool word of the week) is put out.

Obviously I can't speak for everyone, but I feel like I've been screwed over. I bought Dogma on the day the DVD was released - - paid twenty-some dollars for it, and was happy as a pig in s**t that I had the latest installment of Kevin Smith's Mind. Then, the Special Edition comes out, with tons of great stuff on it, and is selling for (once again) twenty-some dollars. So now, after already having paid for the movie once, I am left with just the movie (which still rocks), while others pay the same and get much more for their money. Had I known from the beginning that this version would be coming out, I would have waited.

I was taught long ago to not criticize without making a suggestion or two, so....

Why not let people know ahead of time that another version will be out? Or put off the DVD release until all is in order and then put JUST the special edition out?

I'm all for the Great American Tradition of "ways to make lots of money" - - but taking advantage of your fans? That sucks.

I'm hoping that I'm proven wrong as to the motivations here....

-J

P.S. Just saw "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back" this weekend - - *great* flick!

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Re: Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed Bluntmans other sidekick 21:23:42 9/10/01 (0)
This reminds me of a Parable... darrenistheman 15:11:34 9/10/01 (0)
You all kinda miss the point Ivory Tha Lil White Boi 06:28:53 9/10/01 (0)
The SE had already been announced... Johny 23:01:19 9/09/01 (7)
- Re: The SE had already been announced... Chap 09:27:37 9/10/01 (1)
  - Re: The SE had already been announced... fromhell 10:30:08 9/10/01 (0)
- Re: The SE had already been announced... lucid 23:04:38 9/09/01 (4)
  - Re: The SE had already been announced... fromhell 15:05:16 9/10/01 (0)
  - Re: The SE had already been announced... Vincent 23:46:08 9/09/01 (1)
    - Re: The SE had already been announced... lucid 23:55:33 9/09/01 (0)
  - Well Scott 23:08:19 9/09/01 (0)
Re: Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed Oscuridad 22:57:00 9/09/01 (0)
Re: Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed JEOH2 22:55:43 9/09/01 (0)
Re: Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed revolutiongirl 22:53:17 9/09/01 (18)
- Re: Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed lucid 23:02:58 9/09/01 (17)
  - Yeah, 'cause as we all know Kevin is as big as... Vincent 23:48:50 9/09/01 (15)
    - Re: Yeah, 'cause as we all know Kevin is as big as... lucid 23:52:52 9/09/01 (14)
      - Kubrick didn't fucking do A.I. The Penguin 00:50:15 9/10/01 (8)
        
        Re: Kubrick didn't fucking do A.I. lucid 01:30:30 9/10/01 (0)
        
        Re: Kubrick didn't fucking do A.I. lucid 01:28:17 9/10/01 (6)
        
        When using a link as backup for your words... UMBRO 03:04:00 9/10/01 (5)
        
        Re: When using a link as backup for your words... lucid 09:26:35 9/10/01 (4)
        
        Ok, if "AI" is a Kubrick film... GuruAskew 15:01:25 9/10/01 (2)
        
        Re: Ok, if "AI" is a Kubrick film... lucid 17:40:45 9/10/01 (1)
        
        I never said that quote was from this thread *NT* GuruAskew 21:52:40 9/10/01 (0)
        
        Ok, if "AI" is a Kubrick film... GuruAskew 15:00:52 9/10/01 (0)
      - i am so angry Moon Raper 23:57:01 9/09/01 (4)
        
        Re: i am so angry lucid 00:16:06 9/10/01 (3)
        
        Kubrick's dead, Spielberg does A.I...*NT* Silent-Beno 01:53:05 9/10/01 (2)
        
        Re: Kubrick's dead, Spielberg does A.I...*NT* lucid 09:28:30 9/10/01 (1)
        
        Well, guess you know nothing much...*NT* Silent-Beno 01:51:00 9/12/01 (0)
  - Re: Dogma DVD - Feelin' kinda screwed Oscuridad 23:06:04 9/09/01 (0)

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: I'm seeing an increase in a rather frustrating trend with DVD releases. First a DVD is put out that is basically a copy of the VHS version, then months later, a "Special Edition" (or Ultimate, or Platinum, or whatever is the cool word of the week) is put out. : Obviously I can't speak for everyone, but I feel like I've been screwed over. I bought Dogma on the day the DVD was released - - paid twenty-some dollars for it, and was happy as a pig in s**t that I had the latest installment of Kevin Smith's Mind. Then, the Special Edition comes out, with tons of great stuff on it, and is selling for (once again) twenty-some dollars. So now, after already having paid for the movie once, I am left with just the movie (which still rocks), while others pay the same and get much more for their money. Had I known from the beginning that this version would be coming out, I would have waited. : I was taught long ago to not criticize without making a suggestion or two, so.... : Why not let people know ahead of time that another version will be out? Or put off the DVD release until all is in order and then put JUST the special edition out? : I'm all for the Great American Tradition of "ways to make lots of money" - - but taking advantage of your fans? That sucks. : I'm hoping that I'm proven wrong as to the motivations here.... : -J : P.S. Just saw "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back" this weekend - - *great* flick!

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