# Not available on DVD... SHOULD be available on DVD... **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 3, 2003, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732 "2003-03-03T06:55:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Avalonian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@Avalonian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avalonian)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2003, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/41 "2003-03-03T23:18:12Z")
And I almost forgot… _Fearless_. Though there is already a DVD for this, it’s of the cheap-o “$6 at Target” variety, with only a fullscreen transfer and no extras to speak of. At the very least, we need to see a widescreen version of this. NOW. Ahem. Carry on. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2003, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/42 "2003-03-03T23:38:44Z")
One of the most ammazing docmentaries I have ever seen, **The Private Lives of Plants** is begging to be put on DVD. The time-lapse photography is absolutely amazing. I am not keeping my hopes up, even though BBC has released other David Attenborough series on DVD. ---
**Author:** ![CyberPundit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/76d3ee/32.png) [@CyberPundit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyberPundit)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/43 "2003-03-04T00:02:23Z")
Clint, Meaning of Life is available on Netflix if you are interested. [http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=771719&trkid=73](http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=771719&trkid=73) ---
**Author:** ![fusoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/44 "2003-03-04T01:24:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by gallows fodder \* > \*\ ***Schindler’s List** should be made available, with extras that include a “making of” documentary, deleted scenes, director’s commentary, and interviews with cast and crew. Currently, you can find poor-quality, possibly unauthorized DVDs of the movie, if you scrounge around on the web. \*\* Unfortunately, Speilbergo has a policy against doing commentary tracks. He seems to think that if one of his movies wasn’t able to speak for itself to you, then you’re a dope. ---
**Author:** ![audit1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@audit1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/audit1)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/45 "2003-03-04T01:33:03Z")
There was a 13 part series back in 1970 written and produced by Alistair Cooke called AMERICA , a personel history of the United States. Never made it to VHS, I do not know why. Does not air on any of the various cable channels. I do not know why. 2nd Steve Allens MEETING OF MINDS. This has nearly disappeard. Two episodes are available over at www.steveallenonline. com I want them all. ---
**Author:** ![Hodge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Hodge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hodge)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/46 "2003-03-04T02:24:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Clint in Wichita \* > \*\*“Animal House”. \*\* _Animal House_ has received 2 releases, both still in print. A regular, bare-bones edition and a special edition. I third (or fourth) _Miller’s Crossing_. I’m a huge Coen Bros. fan and there’s a gaping hole in my DVD collection where _MC_ and _Barton Fink_ belong. In a few recent threads about the horror genre, I was reminded of how much I love _The Haunting (1963)_ and how disgusted I am that the dismal 1999 remake is available on DVD while the sublime original is still missing in action. David Cronenberg’s _Naked Lunch_ has yet to see a region 1 release. I’m tempted to get the Japanese special edition (with Director’s commentary!) but, so far, I’ve balked at the ridiculously high price. ---
**Author:** ![Semp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Semp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Semp)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/47 "2003-03-04T02:52:02Z")
[sarcasm]I don’t think anyone’s mentioned _Miller’s Crossing_ yet, but boy would I like to have it on DVD.[/sarcasm] Franlky, that it hasn’t been released, especially considering the popularity of _OBWAT?_ and _Fargo_, is dumbfounding. I’d also like to see a el-deluxo version of the original _Bedazzled_ with commentary by Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, although something tells me I can’t get _everything_ I want…😉 ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Rieux](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@Dr.Rieux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Rieux)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/48 "2003-03-04T02:57:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Semp \* > \*\*I’d also like to see a el-deluxo version of the original _Bedazzled_ with commentary by Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, although something tells me I can’t get _everything_ I want…😉 \*\* Maybe Jonathan (_Crossong Over_) Edwards could arrange something?😃 ---
**Author:** ![Dagny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9f8e36/32.png) [@Dagny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dagny)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/49 "2003-03-04T03:41:17Z")
NewsRadio Duckman Sheep in the Big City Good vs. Evil Nothern Exposure The Tick Connections Iron Chef (Japanese version, Iron Chef USA is on DVD. Why?) ---
**Author:** ![Vanyel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@Vanyel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vanyel)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/50 "2003-03-04T03:57:58Z")
**MST3K: The Movie** Yeah, I know it was out on dvd, but it’s currently out of print. I just wish I could buy it for less than $150. ---
**Author:** ![Monstre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/51 "2003-03-04T04:58:41Z")
> [@](#): > > from _SolGrundy_ > Miller’s Crossing, dammit. Amen! **Miller’s Crossing** , double dammit. At least I have it still saved on videotape. A DVD would be nicer, and longer lasting, though. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/52 "2003-03-04T07:19:12Z")
**Quantum Leap** –the whole series. ---
**Author:** ![Cholo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@Cholo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cholo)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/53 "2003-03-04T07:28:33Z")
Good news for some of you. **Miller’s Crossing** has a release date on May 20th, 2003 according to [deepdiscountdvd.com](http://deepdiscountdvd.com)…this is the first hard date I’ve seen on this film. **Dancing With Wolves** is being re-released on the same date as a THREE disc set (the film will be available on 2 discs with the 3rd being the extras). They are intending to release the “long” version that had been available on Laserdisc. As for my wish? I would love to see **Ladies and Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones** on DVD. It’s so rare, I’ve never even see it available on VHS! ---
**Author:** ![ElwoodCuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/edb3f5/32.png) [@ElwoodCuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElwoodCuse)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/54 "2003-03-04T08:23:38Z")
Gee, I’m pretty stoked that we got _The Transformers: The Movie_ and _Strange Brew_. But I would love to see complete seasons of _Homicide: Life on the Street_, _G.I. Joe_ (Rhino already does Transformers DVDs), and the director’s cut of _RoboCop_. I don’t think the current bargain release is the unrated version that’s on the OOP Criterion Collection disc. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/55 "2003-03-04T09:26:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Vanyel \* > \*\ ***MST3K: The Movie** Yeah, I know it was out on dvd, but it’s currently out of print. I just wish I could buy it for less than $150. \*\* Seriously? For the bare-bones, no-extras edition I got off the bargain rack? Will wonders never cease… ---
**Author:** ![Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c68b51/32.png) [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/56 "2003-03-04T10:20:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Max Torque \* > \*\*Seriously? For the bare-bones, no-extras edition I got off the bargain rack? Will wonders never cease… \*\* Often it does go for big bucks. I hope it gets released someday in a decent edition. ---
**Author:** ![MusicJunkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df788c/32.png) [@MusicJunkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MusicJunkie)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/57 "2003-03-04T13:21:01Z")
About the Porco Rosso, Pom Poko thing there was a universal region boxed set released in Japan with that and lots of others. I bought it at ebay and am waiting its arrival. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/58 "2003-03-04T15:01:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Max Torque \* > Seriously? For the bare-bones, no-extras edition I got off the bargain rack? Will wonders never cease… Yeah, I’m just hoping my unrated version of _Swamp Thing_ marked as being rated PG will one day be worth even half that much. Oh, and **vivalostwages** , _Quantum Leap_ is said to be on the way. ---
**Author:** ![Kaspar\_Hauser](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b3f665/32.png) [@Kaspar\_Hauser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaspar_Hauser)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/59 "2003-03-04T17:53:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ElwoodCuse \* > \*\*_G.I. Joe_ (Rhino already does Transformers DVDs), \*\* Rhino’s releasing the first two _G.I. Joe_ miniseries in April, with plans to continue on with the whole series. I would like to vote for _The Plague Dogs._ ---
**Author:** ![raizok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4491bb/32.png) [@raizok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raizok)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2003, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732/60 "2003-03-04T21:31:42Z")
Personally I’m frothing at the mouth over **Married with Children** season-sets and of course Trey Parker’s/Matt Stone **Orgazmo** with drunken-director commentary! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-available-on-dvd-should-be-available-on-dvd/158732.md?page=4)