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I would like to order - Pulp Fiction: Collector's Edition DVD Region 1 from cdwow!, but before I do so, could somone please tell me if the version they sell is the Canadian one which has French writing on the cover or if it is the American release which only has English writing on the cover?
Thanks
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...actually, it's the Korean one with Korean/English writing on it...
. . . :zzz: . . .
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Originally posted by erlryd
I would like to order - Pulp Fiction: Collector's Edition DVD Region 1 from cdwow!, but before I do so, could somone please tell me if the version they sell is the Canadian one which has French writing on the cover or if it is the American release which only has English writing on the cover?
Thanks
I ordered this disc from CDWOW and was surprised when it was the American one without the dual language cover and with much better packaging in my opinion. Same goes for Jackie Brown. the US covers are far superior to the Canadian and R2 versions.
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hmmm...conflicting info - does this mean its pot luck?
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Originally posted by tezmo
hmmm...conflicting info - does this mean its pot luck?
I think it is as CDWOW tend to source their discs from different suppliers whereas Play.com appear to always use Canadian ones. I got some CD's from them recently and those were Canadian imports too (not that it matters as they are the same and without dual language covers).
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Asked them yesterday and got this reply :)
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Hi Erlend,
Thanks for your message. I can confirm that we are stocking the US edition
of Pulp Fiction. Click on the link below to view this item.
http://www3.cd-wow.com/detail_results_2.php?product_code=2588
Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
Best regards
Mark - CD WOW!
www.cd-wow.com
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BTW, Any vouchers about for CDWOW?
Thanks
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I received this recently from cdwow.com.hk and can confirm that it is indeed the US version and not the ugly Canadian release:clap:
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Who cares what language appears on the packaging?
It's about the FILM, right?!?
Seriously, WHO CARES WHAT DECORATES THE EXTERIOR PACKAGING???
:nono:
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
Who cares what language appears on the packaging?
It's about the FILM, right?!?
Seriously, WHO CARES WHAT DECORATES THE EXTERIOR PACKAGING???
:nono:
I agree 100%. Audio-visual quality, price, and extras are way more important to me than dual language covers, case types, etc. You're not planning to watch the case for a couple of hours are you? :nuts:
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
Who cares what language appears on the packaging?
It's about the FILM, right?!?
Seriously, WHO CARES WHAT DECORATES THE EXTERIOR PACKAGING???
:nono:
Cos some here are collectors who want the best edition they can get - hence why some don't want no shoddy packaging standing out like a sore thumb in the collection ;)
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
Who cares what language appears on the packaging?
It's about the FILM, right?!?
Seriously, WHO CARES WHAT DECORATES THE EXTERIOR PACKAGING???
:nono:
there are quite a few people on this board who do prefer to stare at thier collection for long periods of time instead actually watching the film. It would appear that "double standars" creep in too, whilst being perfectly happy to have dual language covers that have japanese/chinese writing on, French seems to be a big no no.
I don't understand it either.
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ooohh, well I ordered Pulp Fiction R1 from cdwow.hk last night. The picture when I ordered it showed the us version. Will it be? Also ordered True Romance R1 and Jackie Brown R2
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Originally posted by bumfrog
...It would appear that "double standars" creep in too, whilst being perfectly happy to have dual language covers that have japanese/chinese writing on, French seems to be a big no no...
...I was going to say that, too: what about all those Japanese, Korean, and Hong Kong DVDs that people buy... what about certain movies the utterly, absolutely, definitely complete, uncut versions of which are apparently only available from, say, Italy, or Holland, or Denmark... surely these would have Italian, or Dutch, or Danish writing on them somewhere...!?!
...for instance: Nicolas Roeg's DON'T LOOK NOW is available from Germany bearing the title WENN DIE GONDELN TRAUER TRAGEN...
. . . :confused: . . .
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Originally posted by bumfrog
there are quite a few people on this board who do prefer to stare at thier collection for long periods of time instead actually watching the film. It would appear that "double standars" creep in too, whilst being perfectly happy to have dual language covers that have japanese/chinese writing on, French seems to be a big no no.
I don't understand it either.
I think it depends on the film. If it's a Japanese, Korean, Chinese film, then it's nice to have it in their language. If it's a R3 release of U.S film, though, then I'd sooner have the English packing.
The same applies to French films. There isn't a problem when that is the original language, but when its an English film translated, then it doesn't seem right.
This isn't the main problem, though. Most people simply hate the fact that the title is put on the spine twice - one for each language. It makes no sense, especially as the covers are normally double-sided, and even more silly when the title is exactly the same in both languages (8 Mile, K-Pax, John Q, etc)
As I said, I prefer to have non-bilingual, but I do buy films with dual language covers, also. I refuse to pay extra for a U.S cover (unless its a film that I know I'll keep).
The main reson for preferring U.S covers, though, is trading on the Forums. If I'm not keeping a film, then I don't care what the cover is like. Unfortunately, others do, so you have to bear this in mind, if you plan to trade on.
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well, call me shallow, but if it came down to spending a quid or two and getting a much nicer package, I would do it. Magnolia is the perfect example. The R1 is beautifully designed, sleek and sexy, whereas the R2 (EiV...) is just plain ugly. :oh-hum:
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Originally posted by snow patrol
well, call me shallow, but if it came down to spending a quid or two and getting a much nicer package, I would do it. Magnolia is the perfect example. The R1 is beautifully designed, sleek and sexy, whereas the R2 (EiV...) is just plain ugly. :oh-hum:
EIV covers are a different kettle of fish altogether. :lol:
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same principal though I guess. I don't own any french/dual covers yet, but I can imagine myself thinking 'Ewww' if my pulp fiction SE arrived and had french writing all over it! :D
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Well, I just ordered this last night from play for 9.99
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Originally posted by john316
Cos some here are collectors who want the best edition they can get - hence why some don't want no shoddy packaging standing out like a sore thumb in the collection ;)
So having a language other than the one you speak on the housing of your DVD equates to 'shoddy packaging' does it?
I SERIOUSLY fail to see what relevance this has: I buy DVDs because I love films.
Remember them?!?
:confused:
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
So having a language other than the one you speak on the housing of your DVD equates to 'shoddy packaging' does it?
I SERIOUSLY fail to see what relevance this has: I buy DVDs because I love films.
Remember them?!?
:confused:
Having the title in the language of the film is one thing. Having both on the same side (especially when it's a dual sided cover, and/or the title is exactly the same in both languages) is just plain daft.
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
Having the title in the language of the film is one thing. Having both on the same side (especially when it's a dual sided cover, and/or the title is exactly the same in both languages) is just plain daft.
no it's not. It's no dafter then people saying they don't want to buy it because it's got a bit of french on it... :D ;) :p
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Each to their own - I l hate bi covers, but I don't want to spend 4 quid extra for a U.S. cover, however, if there is a pound difference, then why not go for the U.S.
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Originally posted by bumfrog
no it's not. It's no dafter then people saying they don't want to buy it because it's got a bit of french on it... :D ;) :p
Then what's the point in a double-sided cover, if both languages are on each side?? :nuts:
Also, on the spine of 8 Mile, for example, which one of the titles is meant for the English speaking market and which for the French? The one that says "8 Mile" on the top half of the spine, or the one that says "8 Mile" on the bottom half? :nuts: :nuts:
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
Then what's the point in a double-sided cover, if both languages are on each side?? :nuts:
Also, on the spine of 8 Mile, for example, which one of the titles is meant for the English speaking market and which for the French? The one that says "8 Mile" on the top half of the spine, or the one that says "8 Mile" on the bottom half? :nuts: :nuts:
gawd, don't you people know anything. It's so you can read it upside down and inside out. In french too... :nuts: :D
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Originally posted by bumfrog
gawd, don't you people know anything. It's so you can read it upside down and inside out. In french too... :nuts: :D
I'm convinced that there's a French DVD Forum somewhere, where they are having this same conversation, "Why do they put English on our side of the box?" :D
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
Then what's the point in a double-sided cover, if both languages are on each side?? :nuts:
Also, on the spine of 8 Mile, for example, which one of the titles is meant for the English speaking market and which for the French? The one that says "8 Mile" on the top half of the spine, or the one that says "8 Mile" on the bottom half? :nuts: :nuts:
What the hell difference does it make???
WATCH THE FILM.
:mad:
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
What the hell difference does it make???
WATCH THE FILM.
:mad:
You don'ttrade much on these Forums do you? ;)
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
You don'ttrade much on these Forums do you? ;)
What's your point?
:confused:
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
What's your point?
:confused:
Go and have a look. It;ll be crystal clear (or you could just re-read the last part of my original post in this thread). ;)
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Traders are anal and don't want nasty foreign words on their shiny disc wrappers. Doesn't bother me, though.
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Originally posted by KRW
Traders are anal and don't want nasty foreign words on their shiny disc wrappers. Doesn't bother me, though.
It didn't bother me at first, either. But when people keep asking you every five minutes whether this is bilingual or that is bilingual (and then offering you less for it), you have to start planning ahead, if you don't plan on keeping a film.
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
Go and have a look. It;ll be crystal clear (or you could just re-read the last part of my original post in this thread). ;)
Oh I see, you don't care about bi-lingual covers after all?
You just want to hedge your bets so you can sell your discs easier?
I can tell you're a real film lover...
:oh-hum:
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ArchDrude
You are right that having bilingual packaging matters not a jot really (it's personal preference - no one is right or wrong and no one should castigate others because they do or don't like it!) but in Pulp Fiction's case it really is a question of quality. The Canadian packaging literally comes un-glued and falls apart in your hands, the US packaing is sturdy and well made. This makes it worth the extra £s (not that it needs to cost more - you just need to know where to buy!)
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
I can tell you're a real film lover...
:oh-hum:
:lol: It's a hobby, mate. Not a religion. :lol:
I don't see what being a "film lover" (that phrase makes me :lol: ) has to do with it, though. How many films are released on DVD every year? Have you got a house big enough for all of them? Can you afford all of them? Out of the one's that you've bought, if you didn't like them, are you going to watch them again?
If you answered no to any of those questions, then you'll understand why we trade. When trading, I want to see as many films as possible, get them for the cheapest price, and sell them on for the smallest loss. If they are films that you aren't going to keep, then that's got nothing to do with not being a "film lover". It's common sense.
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Originally posted by Richie
ArchDrude
You are right that having bilingual packaging matters not a jot really (it's personal preference - no one is right or wrong and no one should castigate others because they do or don't like it!) but in Pulp Fiction's case it really is a question of quality. The Canadian packaging literally comes un-glued and falls apart in your hands, the US packaing is sturdy and well made. This makes it worth the extra £s (not that it needs to cost more - you just need to know where to buy!)
I totally agree with buying something with decent (sturdy) packaging over shoddy (inadequate) packaging.
:)
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
:lol: It's a hobby, mate. Not a religion. :lol:
I don't see what being a "film lover" (that phrase makes me :lol: ) has to do with it, though. How many films are released on DVD every year? Have you got a house big enough for all of them? Can you afford all of them? Out of the one's that you've bought, if you didn't like them, are you going to watch them again?
If you answered no to any of those questions, then you'll understand why we trade. When trading, I want to see as many films as possible, get them for the cheapest price, and sell them on for the smallest loss. If they are films that you aren't going to keep, then that's got nothing to do with not being a "film lover". It's common sense.
So you're a DVD trader rather than a film lover?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
So you're a DVD trader rather than a film lover?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
That was a poor way of avoiding the argument. ;)
Can you honestly split people into the two categories? Are people who trade films "film haters", then? :nuts:
To be honest, using the word "lover" in the same sentence as an inanimate object is a little disturbing. I like films. ;)
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there's a lot of hate in this thread :brickwall
There's nothing wrong with wanting the best overall package for the film.
I take it a lot of people here would buy their dvd's in plastic cd wallets if it saved them a quid or two :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by snow patrol
there's a lot of hate in this thread :brickwall
But a whole lotta love for films. :lol:
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Originally posted by snow patrol
I take it a lot of people here would buy their dvd's in plastic cd wallets if it saved them a quid or two :rolleyes:
I would...
:)
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
So you're a DVD trader rather than a film lover?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Why can't you be both:confused:
As a matter of course I hate bilingual covers but hate even more paying £4-5 extra for a USA cover. So like dmb says its careful planning, buy them cheap with bilingual covers, don't like get rid and minimal loss, like it so then find a cheap USA cover or buy from *********.
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
To be honest, using the word "lover" in the same sentence as an inanimate object is a little disturbing. I like films. ;)
Really? You don't love food, wine etc. ?
How sad...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Originally posted by Alanok
Why can't you be both:confused:

You can.
dmb6473a, by his/her own admission, isn't.
:)
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
Really? You don't love food, wine etc. ?
How sad...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
That's the best you could come up with? :oh-hum: :lol:
(oh, and edging towards being completely off-topic ;) )
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
You can.
dmb6473a, by his/her own admission, isn't.
:)
You're tying yourself in knots now, mate. :lol:
I prefer to use the word "like". You go one further (:lol:) and say "love". Both indicate that we watch the films. However, when you said: -
You just want to hedge your bets so you can sell your discs easier?
I can tell you're a real film lover...
we hadn't discussed the difference between "liking" and "loving" films. So at the time, you were stating that a trader cannot enjoy films. Which now you're backtracking on. ;)
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Originally posted by dmb6473a
That's the best you could come up with? :oh-hum: :lol:

Yes.
Couldn't summon a decent rebuttal? :rolleyes:
You're right about one thing, this thread HAS veered off-topic, so I'll be off.
I'm going to watch a DVD, not the box it came in...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Don't understand this argument one little bit. Trading is a fantastic way to get rid of those films that you are not going to watch again and to spread them around a bit so that others can see them. Can't see anything wrong with that. I don't take it as far as thinking about what other people want, that's all. If people want to trade, great, if they don't, well that's good too.
What's this film loving thing all about?
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Originally posted by snow patrol
There's nothing wrong with wanting the best overall package for the film
Certainly ain't - spent £28 on my copy of The Rock: Criterion edition about 18 months ago simply cos I wanted the best package available. I don't regret spending all that cash on one DVD simply cos I wanted the best possible edition for one of my favourite ever films. For some films though, if having bi-lingual means saving £5 or more, then I'll accept it though
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Originally posted by ArchDrude
Yes.
Couldn't summon a decent rebuttal? :rolleyes:
You're right about one thing, this thread HAS veered off-topic, so I'll be off.
I'm going to watch a DVD, not the box it came in...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Well when you come back, let us know what the answer is. Can someone who trades films also enjoy watching them, or not? It needs clearing up, as you've stated both opinions during this thread. ;)
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Originally posted by KRW
Don't understand this argument one little bit. Trading is a fantastic way to get rid of those films that you are not going to watch again and to spread them around a bit so that others can see them. Can't see anything wrong with that. I don't take it as far as thinking about what other people want, that's all. If people want to trade, great, if they don't, well that's good too.
What's this film loving thing all about?
I don't get it either, but when someone starts I'm like a dog with a bone. :lol:
I'm not sure what the argument is. Is it that you (the general "you", not you personally ;) ) only enjoy films if you keep them all? Is it that you hate films (or are merely a trader) if you get rid of them? Or is there some middle ground where you canbe both, as long as when you trade the films, you try not to get back as much money as possible? :confused:
It seems to have gone one way, then the other, and then completely off-topic, so I guess we'll find out once the DVD finishes. ;)
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well, just to confirm - I got my Pulp Fiction r1 CE from cdwow.hk today and it's the american cover. No french writing at all. :thumbs:
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Originally posted by snow patrol
well, just to confirm - I got my Pulp Fiction r1 CE from cdwow.hk today and it's the american cover. No french writing at all. :thumbs:
Same here but from cd-wow.com :)
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This thread reminds me of Chasing Amy...just change tracer to TRADER and Jason Lee lives on this board! ;)