Where's the dvd?! - Serial (1980) Discussion

[–] angelbooty 19 years ago

I saw this movie for the first time last night around midnight!! I had never heard of it, and was dead tired, but I couldn't stop watching it. It was hilarious! I would love to see this movie out on dvd!!

Nicole

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[–] zimmerli 19 years ago

I too wanted to know where the DVD is.
I assume you watched on VHS?

If so, where is it available for sale?
Thanks.

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[–] dpurves28 19 years ago

I'm not sure where Angelbooty saw it, but I know it's been popping up on the HBO channels recently. In fact, I think it was on HBO Comedy a couple of days ago.

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[–] Darkchia_of_the_Dead 19 years ago

It's on HBO Comedy in 10 minutes for me. Havent seen it for almost 15 years. Popping a tape in since it's the best I can do until a DVD version is released. If nothing else, at least put out a $10 no extra version. I'd still buy it.

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[–] raskin46 16 years ago

On July 1 2008, the dvd version will be released. I just pre-ordered it at Movies Unlimited. Right now it's only $12.74.

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[–] tvman-3 16 years ago

Actually, it's already available exclusively through Legend Films, though you'll pay $14.95 for it. The July 1 date, which I didn't know about, may be a date when it becomes more widely available. No extras on the disc, unfortunately, but at first glance, the print seems to be a good one. I've only had time to sample it thus far.

Legend is also releasing some other odds and ends from Paramount that I've been waiting for; "The Busy Body," an all-star adaptation of the Donald E. Westlake novel, and "Money From Home," which (along with with "Three Ring Circus") was mysteriously absent from Paramount's two volumes of Martin & Lewis titles. Like "Serial," the discs contain no extras.

Now, if only Fox would put out "Fire Sale," I'd be a really happy camper.

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[–] hobnob53 16 years ago

If you wait until the official release dates you should be able to save $5 or so on this and other Paramount titles now licensed for release to and by Legend.

Besides the films you mention, Legend is also issuing other older Paramount titles like MANDINGO, HOUDINI, RHUBARB, etc. The official release dates for this first batch of films vary, some June 3, others July 1, with more expected later.

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[–] thedeb50592000 19 years ago

when it first showed up on cable back in '81 or '82. It was one of those movies that I felt compelled to watch whenever it came on. I ate lots of popcorn and had lots of laughs watching this movie several times.

I know I haven't seen this movie since 1982 and I'd love to get the DVD.

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[–] nikarcher 19 years ago

I actually saw this movie in the theater. It's great and I would buy multiple copies on DVD.

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[–] Oliver-50 18 years ago

I would love a DVD release. I would buy it!

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[–] musterion 18 years ago

I saw this in the theatre long ago with some friends one of whom grew up in Marin County. The movie is so dead on. If you can get the book it came from--which was a series (hence the name) of articles/stories in the SF Chronicle--do so it is really funny. I read it in 1979, so Who know how available it is. THe sub title was something like "A year in the life of Marin County"

I'd buy the DVD in an instant.

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[–] WarpedRecord 18 years ago

Would love to have a DVD, because the VHS version I bought used at a video store is pretty well worn.

Martin Mull and Tuesday Weld are fantastic. Sally Kellerman, Bill Macy and Peter Bonerz are hilarious.

It's terrific satire. Of course, it looks dated now, but so does the period it covers.

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[–] The Technology Teddy-Bear 18 years ago

Studios and distribution houses often resist releasing older less-than-blockbuster movies on DVD, thinking they'll never recoup the production costs from what they think will be limited sales.

Write to the production companies listed on the film page and say what you want. Majority rules. Money talks.

I don't watch tapes anymore. Won't buy or rent them. It's either watched on digital cable, on demand, DVD or DVR'd. Tape is out. Digital is in (i.e. hard disk, DVD, CD, flash memory, etc.)

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[–] dumbassgreg 18 years ago

saw it originally in theater. saw a scene in another show. would prefer dvd but liked it so much broke down. a few weeks ago bought old copy on ebay. waiting to recieve it in the mail

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[–] john-4037 18 years ago

Do you know where i could get a DVD or VHS of the movie?

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[–] suzzy0257 17 years ago

Does anyone know where I can find a VHS of this movie?

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[–] chahn-1 17 years ago

As others have stated, it can be obtained on eBay. I got a copy there too.

This is a hilarious slice of time. It is really funny to think back....because
things really *were* that weird. Not for everyone, and not all the time, but
often.

I thought that the over-medicating doctor was hilarious, but Martin Mull's
deadpan character was over the top.

"In an insane world the sane man must appear insane"

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[–] tinaannette 17 years ago

I wish this was realeased on dvd as I live in England and the video won`t play on my machine.I haven`t seen it for at least 25 years and would love the chance to buy it.

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[–] tay-15 17 years ago

I still remember the one time I saw this film, about 20 years ago. A lot of the dialogue was just hilarious. And after that, I couldn't ever find the film. I'd always look in video stores, anywhere I was, and never found it once.

A DVD would be great.

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[–] cquiriy 17 years ago

Here's another person who'd buy the DVD in a minute.

Who do I write to?

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[–] Darkchia_of_the_Dead 17 years ago

I would snatch it up on day 1. I was too young to experience this movie when it came out, but I discovered it in the late 80s. Wore out the first tape. Didn't have it for years. Recorded it last year off of one of the movie channels.

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[–] jroper-8 16 years ago

This is one that REALLY needs to be release on DVD.

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[–] URBANCOW2001 16 years ago

http://www.legendfilms.net/.

This company is releasing a bunch of Paramount titles including SERIAL. They begin rolling out in June, but you can get them early from the Legend Films site. People are recieving these titles and are commenting that the transfers are OAR and decent.

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