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In Reply to: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" posted by rico on April 06, 2004 at 08:48:26:

I've always liked this movie. I didn't mind the original edit. The scenes that were cut where Dreyfuss destroys his house and yard in his attempt to build the mountain in his family room were some much needed comic relief. I also agree that going inside the alien ship could only be a let down. That should have been left to our imaginations.
Still, I enjoy the movie's 70s qualities regardless of which cut I watch. It captures the feel of middle-class America in those days really well. The movie has a sweet sentimental feel that is offset by Dreyfuss's cynical tone. It's a good match.
While we're talking Spielberg here, I tried to rent "Sugarland Express" the other day and was surprised to see it not on DVD. What's the deal there?

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Re: Why is Sugerland Express not on DVD? - rico 11:34:30 04/06/04 (8)
Don't know the reason. Why are "Harry and Tonto","King Kong", "Far From the Madding Crowd", and "Greed" not on DVD? Beats me.
- Re: Why is Sugerland Express not on DVD? - patrickU 14:47:28 04/06/04 (7)
  Kink Kong IS on dvd !
  A wonderful film.
  - Re: King Kong on DVD - rico 15:38:00 04/06/04 (6)
    Is it NTSC (i.e., playable on region 1 players?).
    - Re: King Kong on DVD - patrickU 00:42:56 04/07/04 (5)
      YES.
      - Re: King Kong on DVD - rico 09:04:37 04/07/04 (4)
        
        In Reply to: Re: King Kong on DVD posted by patrickU on April 07, 2004 at 00:42:56:
        
        I just went to Amazon and although they have the dreadful 1976 remake they say the 1933 original on DVD "has not yet been released".
        Can you point me in the right direction if it is really on DVD?
        Thanks, regards, rico
        
        Re: King Kong on DVD - patrickU 10:26:34 04/07/04 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Re: King Kong on DVD posted by rico on April 07, 2004 at 09:04:37:
        
        Well I double check and you are right still not in the US ! The same cover is Germany and it is already years old!
        In France too!
        That is most unusual to be in Europe first for an American film!
        Sorry!
        But you could get the French version which is good. ( If you have no patience and code II )
        
        Re: King Kong on DVD - rico 12:35:51 04/07/04 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: King Kong on DVD posted by patrickU on April 07, 2004 at 10:26:34:
        
        I believe that that one is in the European PAL format and thus is unplayable on my equipment. But thanks for chaecking.
        I'll bet that the DVD is finally realesed to coincide with and poublicize the Peter Jackson remake.
        
        Re: King Kong on DVD - patrickU 01:20:46 04/08/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: King Kong on DVD posted by rico on April 07, 2004 at 12:35:51:
        
        Yes, but you could easily make it work on your dvd...
        
        Re: King Kong on DVD - patrickU 10:20:33 04/07/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: King Kong on DVD posted by rico on April 07, 2004 at 09:04:37:
        
        Well it is release in France and Germany:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024216/
        So now I am wondering!
        Regards, too!
        Patrick

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