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Gojira(1954) and GKOTM(1956); Discuss these two films & their DVDs
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...and perhaps it's just me, but there are times where it's difficult for me to make out the subtitles.

Likewise for me also. I found the subtitles a little hard to read at times. An annoyance? Yes. Is it something that really detracts from my overall viewing experience of the original classic? Nope.
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Most of the time the yellow subs come through quite strong and are not difficult at all to read, but then there are occasions when the yellow subs almost 'shimmer' and that's when it's tough to make out for me.

I'm thrilled with the release and the difficulty in reading the subs won't stop me from watching this disc over and over. I guess when I pre-orderde this set, I didn't realize the packaging was going to be so neat, I definitely give that a thumbs up. I like the 'book' look to it.

The bonus features are very nice, as well. Gives me lotsof hope for the upcoming releases, too!
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I'm thrilled with the release and the difficulty in reading the subs won't stop me from watching this disc over and over. I guess when I pre-orderde this set, I didn't realize the packaging was going to be so neat, I definitely give that a thumbs up. I like the 'book' look to it.


The packaging is very good, and I like the booklet. While never placing a lot of importance on commentaries I did give a brief listen to Ed Godziezewski and Steve Ryfle. My inital reaction to their words was to, as originally planned, keep it brief. Both of these guys are extemely well-informed, and have written books and made considerable contributions to Godzilla fandom. That said the commentary sounded monotonous, albeit informative. I read on another board that during the "Gojira" commentary there was brief mention of Raymond Burr being gay. Did you pick up on this Kimi? I had never heard, up to this point, that about Burr. eyebrow
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brief mention of Raymond Burr being gay. Did you pick up on this Kimi? I had never heard, up to this point, that about Burr.


I believe this was a well known fact in Hollywood and when Burr passed away it came out for most of the world to read. I also read that most of Burr's work associates and friends knew about his sexual preferences and never made a big deal about it and accepted the fact, which given Burr being quite busy as an actor in the 50s and 60s is really saying something about how much he was cared for by associates and friends. Being 'outed' back in those days was more than likely a career killer. Heck, it can still cause problems in this day and age, which is a shame.

I haven't listened to the commentary track, but will sit and give it a listen, eventually.
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I haven't listened to the commentary track, but will sit and give it a listen, eventually.

When you do Kimi make sure to ingest a couple of ephedra beforehand. The commentary, while informative, seemed very monotonous to me, and, with all due respect to the commentators, almost sleep-inducing.
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When you do Kimi make sure to ingest a couple of ephedra beforehand. The commentary, while informative, seemed very monotonous to me, and, with all due respect to the commentators, almost sleep-inducing.


Thanks, Lee, I'll try and prep myself for the listen. I've listened to several commentaries in the past that while as you say, informative, can almost bore one to tears. I don't like a whole lot of silliness when listening to a commentary track, but I do enjoy a little fun and banter if there are two participants.
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I wonder what color the subtitles for Godzilla Raids Again and Mothra Vs Godzilla are going to be, on the CM DVDs? eyebrow

Any preference, Kimi, in the color of these subtitles? ghost 2
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Any preference, Kimi, in the color of these subtitles?


I don't know, Lee! I'll have to give that some definite thought. :) I didn't mind the yellow, but for me, they were, at times, difficult to read....maybe I just have old eyes! freak out Seriously, I think some thought should be put into a color for subtitles, when a release is planned, as it doesn't do anyone a whole lot of good, if you can't read them. Now, if a film is widescreen and they place the subs in the 'black bar' area, and they are white, that always works well, but a full screen release does pose a problem, I suppose. How about red on a black and white film or would that be too distracting?
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How about red on a black and white film or would that be too distracting?
I suppose that could work. Not sure because I have never seen a B&W film with red subtitles. I have watched a B&W film with orange-colored subtitles. The subtitles stood out well and were easy to read. thumbs up
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I have watched a B&W film with orange-colored subtitles. The subtitles stood out well and were easy to read.


I'd be willing to accept orange! Mr Green
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I'd be willing to accept orange!

It was easy on my eyes, the orange-colored subs that is. I think it would work better as a subtitle color against a B&W background than yellow. I wonder how green subtitles would look on a B&W film? eyebrow
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I wonder how green subtitles would look on a B&W film?


I'd think on paper, almost any brighter color would look good....I mean, I thought yellow would work nicely and I have seen some yellow subs, but usually in a widescreen format, where the subs are down in the 'black bar' area and the colors are competing with anything else. I still can't figure out why the yellow subs for, Gojira were difficult at times, for me to see, perhaps they didn't use a very solid color for the subs.....almost looked like I could actually see through the subs, at times.
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I still can't figure out why the yellow subs for, Gojira were difficult at times, for me to see
I noticed that the other CM "G" DVDs did not use yellow for their subtitle colors...in fact they looked white. tongue-1

Just out of curiosity, Kimi, do you like the Classic Media DVD "treatment" of Gojira(1954) best, or the Madman Entertainment one? Both are, IMO, very good. I'd have to give the nod to CM, myself. thumbs up
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I'd agree both are very good discs, but Classic Media gets a slight nod from me, just because I think the sharpness is ever-so sharper with Classic Media. I like the white-colored subtitles much better for the last two releases, didn't make my eyes feel all wonky! :D
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didn't make my eyes feel all wonky!
Lately I have been squinting a lot. The reasons, according to my doc, who I visited last week: I need new glasses. tongue-1 He also told me to move my computer screen back, and also to try and maximize dark backgrounds on the websites I browse frequently. freak out

Thread drift: I am also scheduled for my annual physical on Friday, March 30. Hopefully I'll check out alright. freak out
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Lately I have been squinting a lot. The reasons, according to my doc, who I visited last week: I need new glasses.  He also told me to move my computer screen back, and also to try and maximize dark backgrounds on the websites I browse frequently.


I got new glasses, last year and there are times, when reading things up close, I have to remove the glasses....now, I think I might need bi-focals! freak out I've always been near-sighted, but was close to needing bi-focals, last time. That definitely freaks me out!

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I am also scheduled for my annual physical on Friday, March 30. Hopefully I'll check out alright.


Good luck with the physcial, Lee, I am sure you'll do fine! :)
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... but was close to needing bi-focals, last time
My father wore bi-focals for several decades. I once tried peering into them... freak out man they hurt my eyes. dancing cheeky smiley
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My father wore bi-focals for several decades. I once tried peering into them...  man they hurt my eyes.


They bother mine, too! shock
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I've always been near-sighted
I am also nearsighted, and have mild astigmatism in one eye. thumbs down 2
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astigmatism in one eye.


I have astigmatism in both eyes. For years, I wore contacts, but began having some serious eye infections, so stopped wearing those about 12 years ago. I may talk to my eye Dr next visit to see if I could possibly think about going back to contacts, again. I;d always be sure to have eye glasses, though, as some days, I didn't feel like playing with contacts.
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always be sure to have eye glasses, though, as some days, I didn't feel like playing with contacts.
I have never owned contacts because I never feel like "playing" with them...at all. I just don't like the idea of placing something physically on my eye. I use my glasses when I'm reading or driving, and occasionally when watching television. busy bee
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I have never owned contacts because I never feel like "playing" with them...at all. I just don't like the idea of placing something physically on my eye.


A lot of people get a bit unconfortable, when thinking about using contacts and it is kind of a weird sensation, but I like the freedom of not having glasses and having to worry about anything happening to them. It has been several years since I used contacts and I'm not sure they'd recommend me using them, again, but I'd like to try.
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It has been several years since I used contacts and I'm not sure they'd recommend me using them, again, but I'd like to try.
If you did would you use contacts that are the same color as your eyes...or a different color? eyebrow
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If you did would you use contacts that are the same color as your eyes...or a different color?


I have green eyes, which many people have complimented me on....I wish they were a more brilliant green, but I'd probably stay with my own color and not go for anything different. Although, years ago I saw contacts that were avialable that were reptilian eyes, cat's eyes, etc and wanted to get some of those, but passed. I wonder if they still offer those and if they are affordable? eh?
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Although, years ago I saw contacts that were available that were reptilian eyes, cat's eyes, etc and wanted to get some of those, but passed. I wonder if they still offer those and if they are affordable?
As far as I know they are still on the market, though there were some reports of people getting eye infections from some of them. As for their affordability, I'm not sure.
You're probably wise not to get "cat's eyes" contacts, Kimi: were you to start wearing them people might start calling you Kitty. tongue-1

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I have green eyes, which many people have complimented me on.
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Wow! Some very cool looking lenses, there! I like the Union Jack, Spiral, Bullet and the Black or Silver lenses for something totally different. The colors are gorgeous, too!
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I came across this, which does an outstanding job of comparing DVD subtitles in Gojira(1954): (click the link and scroll down)http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews20..._dvd_review.htm
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The Region 1 disc does appear to crop a bit on the sides, doesn't it? Not sure which of the actualy subtitles I prefer, but still think white would have been a better choice over the yellow.
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The Region 1 disc does appear to crop a bit on the sides, doesn't it?  Not sure which of the actually subtitles I prefer, but still think white would have been a better choice over the yellow.

For me I put more importance on the subtitles being spelled correctly and with intelligle translations, over their color, though I'm not downplaying the importance of the subtitle colors. It's just not as important to me as the spelling. shifty eyes
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For me I put more importance on the subtitles being spelled correctly


Misspelling bothers me, too and I've noticed a lot of that, lately....not just foreign language subtitles, but occasionally, I put subs/close-captioning on, just because I don't always hear things as clearly as I'd like and some of the spelling amazes me! eh?

The only reason a subtitle color would be of any importance to me is just the ease of reading them. If they're difficult to see, they won't do me any good. I was watching a DVD a couple of weeks ago that not only had English subtitles, but I believe Chinese running at the same time and they were all gray in color and damn near impossible to read! :angry:
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