Pieces – The Archive Discussion

[antmumford]

According to those screengrabs the PQ on the Arrow release is ever so slightly sharper, you can see slightly more detail in the faces and stuff. Definitely the better of the two.

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by keirarts

i'll be buying it for the extras more than anything, I do wish these comparison sites would stop using screen captures, their totally unreliable when comparing picture quality.

Same here regarding Arrow's Pieces and good call on the screen caps. Such still images do nothing for me when i'm trying to assess PQ.

[Rik]

Very nearly bought this just now on a double bill with Axe for £3 from CEX, thought I'd wait for the Arrow version as no doubt it'll be a damn sight better quality


The boat can leave now, tell the crew

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73

Same here regarding Arrow's Pieces and good call on the screen caps. Such still images do nothing for me when i'm trying to assess PQ.

The problems dvdbeaver highlight can only be illustrated with actual moving video clips not screen caps.... usually for comparisons I try my luck on youtube. Either way, even if pieces is inferior quality (which it won't be, its from the exact same source) its hardly a film to reccomend for its visual style!!

Still tons of fun and will sit nicely next to my grindhouse disc.

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by Rik

Very nearly bought this just now on a double bill with Axe for £3 from CEX, thought I'd wait for the Arrow version as no doubt it'll be a damn sight better quality.

I'm sure it's a decision you won't regret and patience is certainly a virtue in this case.

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by keirarts

Still tons of fun and will sit nicely next to my grindhouse disc.

My thoughts exactly.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73

I'm sure it's a decision you won't regret and patience is certainly a virtue in this case.

I'll probably still pick it up just for Axe, but I'll definitely get the Arrow disc


The boat can leave now, tell the crew

[blu]

I've never seen this film but that artwork is terrific. Makes me want to see it!

[Jeff D]

Pieces is definitely a personal favorite. Here's a review at Cinema Head Cheese : Cinema Head Cheese: Movie Review: Pieces (1982, Arrow)

[nekromantik]

i will have to wait till I get it cheap 2nd hand or something as I already own the GH disc and no money to double dip at the mo.