This morning I opened up the Murnau, Borzage, and Fox set that I knew I was getting. It’s so beautiful and amazing.
So, first of all, it’s huge. It’s not just a big DVD set. The case is probably 8 in by 9 in. The top pops off, and inside of it is the case of DVDs, that’s kind of like a photo album.
In the front is a picture of FW Murnau. Then each page has a film still on one side and 3 DVDs on the other.
And held in the front on each side is a book. One is about Murnau, Borzage, and Fox, and the other is about Murnau’s lost film 4Devils
I already had DVD copies of Bad Girl, Seventh Heaven, and Street Angel. I put in the Bad Girl DVD from this set, and the transfer is just beautiful. Much better quality than the one I got from freemoviesondvd.com. And I’m pretty excited, because now that I have these movies in the set, I can give my old copies to a friend. And I just love sharing Borzage with people.
Once I go through the whole set (which will probably be quite awhile) I’ll post a full DVD review.
So, did anybody else get some totally awesome presents?
Obscure Classics 
December 27, 2008 at 3:56 pm
It’s beautiful! I am so jealous. I began with a first pass through Borzage last year and fell madly in love, but by now I’m long overdue for a second go. I can’t wait to see these new transfers even if I have to rent them slowly from Netflix. Enjoy — I’m looking forward to your review!
December 27, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I’ll start posting reviews of the actual movies as I watch them, and I then I’ll review the set as a whole as far as transfers, commentaries, etc.
I’m excited, but it’s going to take awhile.
December 29, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I’m ashamed to admit I didn’t know who Murnau or Borzage were until I read this post and did some research on them. Wow. Was I missing out.
And that DVD boxed set is absolutely gorgeous. Kudos to whoever designed it. Such a nice Christmas present!
January 8, 2009 at 12:59 am
I must say that I am insanely jealous! THAT is the ONE thing I wanted so very deeply for Xmas and the one thing that I didn’t get! I am so happpy, however, that a beautiful set like this is in some truly deserving hands!! Well done!