Announcements Aug 12 2008 @ 11:43 pm
300th Post = Killer Noir Giveaway
I missed the 100th and 200th post milestones, but by golly I’m not going to miss the 300th one. We are currently sitting on 257 posts (this is the 258th), and with Noir Month still going strong, in addition to the prolific addition of Sam Juliano to our writing staff, I’m anticipating hitting 300 at (or soon after) the end of the month. So, in order to celebrate, we’re hosting our very first giveaway, but rather than cobble together some used DVDs lying around the house (the cinematic equivalent of sloppy seconds), we’re doing it up right.
In honor of Noir Month, we’re giving away the best noir boxset that I could find. It features 5 films, 4 of which are indisputable essentials in the film noir canon: Out Of the Past, The Asphalt Jungle, Gun Crazy, Murder My Sweet, and The Set-Up. Every one enjoys an immaculate transfer, and each film includes commentary.
In order to be eligible, you only have to do two simple things. Drop us a line at moviezealgiveaway@gmail.com, include your name, and tell us 1) something MovieZeal is doing really well, and 2) something MovieZeal is lacking or really needs to improve. That’s it. Anyone can enter. When we hit our 300th post, we’ll randomly select from those who’ve entered and ship you your brand-spanking new collection of noir classics.
Oh, and please be honest. We’re doing this to figure out what we need to improve as well as give away a fantastic set of films. Trust us, we love constructive criticism.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 7:44 am 1. Nick Plowman said …
Well, congrats on all the posts so far, and that is one mighty fine box set you got there, whoever wins it can consider themselves super lucky.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 8:29 am 2. Film-Book dot Com said …
I haven’t seen any of the flix in this set yet so if I win, lucky me.
Anyway, congratulations when you reach 300 posts.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 9:33 am 3. Sam Juliano said …
This is definitely the best of all the noir sets for a number of reasons. In the spirit of public relations and the wonderful thematic tie-in I salute Movie Zeal!
on Aug 13 2008 @ 10:12 am 4. Kristena said …
Am I allowed to enter?
on Aug 13 2008 @ 10:53 am 5. Evan Derrick said …
Yeah, umm….no.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 11:19 am 6. Kristena said …
Well, don’t try and win my napkins then.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 11:22 am 7. Luke Harrington said …
Kids, please. There are plenty of napkins and noir DVDs for all.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 11:46 am 8. Fox said …
Now… are these the original versions or the Sweded versions by you and Luke???
on Aug 13 2008 @ 12:07 pm 9. Kristena said …
OMG!!! Sweded versions would be so awesome! You should do that for your next giveaway.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 12:13 pm 10. Evan Derrick said …
Sadly, Fox, these are not the Sweded versions acted out by myself and Luke. They’ve been out of print for sometime although Criterion has taken an interest in them lately. Hopefully we’ll work out a deal there soon and you’ll be able to buy the 20 disc box set so you can get your daily Evan/Luke fix. I know, I know, it’s so hard to be patient.
on Aug 13 2008 @ 1:30 pm 11. Fox said …
20 DISCS!!
Can you at least tease and treat us to a few titles that we can look forward to?
You guys are incredible… blogging, making movies (and doing commentary for Criteion on those movies!), holding jobs, raising kids, hugging wives, cooking dinner,… how do you do it??
Kristena, what’s it like being married to such a superhero?
on Aug 13 2008 @ 2:57 pm 12. Kristena said …
It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. Seriously, Evan is my personal hero. I’ve loved him since we were wee college students with emotional issues.
I think the reason why he’s able to accomplish so much these days is that he’s really figured out his priorities and has dedicated himself to them. Thankfully, family is a super-important priority for him.