Post ASlFo7pj6HmJEyXutM by lb@home.social
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(DIR) Post #ASlAmbpa6DcZvVw5D6 by textfiles@mastodon.archive.org
2023-02-17T04:47:47Z
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(DIR) Post #ASlBUvUgM1iXeTIC9Y by emmah@wandering.shop
2023-02-17T04:52:19Z
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@textfiles that aged well.
(DIR) Post #ASlC9P25wsFSqfDo4O by jdm0079@mastodon.online
2023-02-17T04:55:44Z
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@textfiles Incredible that Rambo 22 is still doing such big numbers even though it’s been out for three years.
(DIR) Post #ASlCqsNYiRjuJezVBY by Quinnypig@awscommunity.social
2023-02-17T05:02:50Z
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@textfiles what year is this from? I’d guess 1987 but am curious.
(DIR) Post #ASlDIoeo9Af2siNjX6 by GWillow@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T05:05:09Z
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@textfiles I want to live in that future
(DIR) Post #ASlEfbkEQBcJRsLnLE by joshg@kitty.town
2023-02-17T05:32:45Z
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@textfilesthat small print 'Rated G' is one hell of a burn
(DIR) Post #ASlFBhzyhkdU6z1TAO by JigmeDatse@mastodon.matrix.org
2023-02-17T05:36:03Z
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@textfiles could you even get a new VCR in 2007? I can't remember when that stopped being a thing...
(DIR) Post #ASlFo7pj6HmJEyXutM by lb@home.social
2023-02-17T05:46:11Z
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@textfiles Yeah, that worked out. :)
(DIR) Post #ASlKKES8QN4gr04nlQ by Bigbeaks@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T06:34:53Z
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@textfiles The trademark notice is “Carolco", so in that alternate universe "Cutthroat Island" was a big hit.
(DIR) Post #ASlLQGa7WRix9EFjoe by wersimmon@queer.garden
2023-02-17T06:48:42Z
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@textfiles http://www.filmdetail.com/2008/03/07/the-top-10-us-dvd-rentals-in-2007/ says it was Rush Hour 3
(DIR) Post #ASlMiQtS1QH2IPWLxI by chrisisgr8@tech.lgbt
2023-02-17T07:03:12Z
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@textfiles somewhere out there a linux user is using one right now
(DIR) Post #ASlOnHgDu7cJ4rm5zM by it_is_soup_time@techhub.social
2023-02-17T07:26:34Z
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@textfiles Was Samsung still making VCRs in 2007? I know that VHS tapes were still being made at the time, but usually the media lasts a bit longer on store shelves than the players.
(DIR) Post #ASlPMayKAXlH2u4xc0 by Bigbeaks@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T07:32:54Z
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I think I figured out this alternate universe and how it differs from our own. In 1995. "Cutthroat Island" is the biggest blockbuster of the year, causing Carolco not only to survive, but to be flush with cash. This lets them work with Stallone on a dream project: The Rambo Cinematic Universe. This enormously popular series of films features the exciting adventures of a varied group of troubled Vietnam vets who become superheroes. (1/4)
(DIR) Post #ASlPMcwcppahADIdF2 by Bigbeaks@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T07:33:54Z
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Like the Marvel films in our universe, the RCU quickly expanded to include 2-3 films per year. Believing that it helped to keep the series more grounded and minimalist, Carolco and Stallone make the surprising decision to forgo distinct titles for each film, instead numbering them via Roman numerals. The marketing will encourage the fans to use nicknames to keep the films straight, but the on-screen and home releases all use the numbering system. (2/4)
(DIR) Post #ASlPMeiAGZDCdwY6ym by Bigbeaks@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T07:34:23Z
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As the series expanded, they strove to reach new audiences. Rambo 22 was a big gamble, with the first fully family friendly entry. This G-rated musical with songs by Frank Stallone became a national phenomenon, playing in theaters for an unusually long time, winning Oscars, and then dominating the home video charts for multiple years. (3/4)
(DIR) Post #ASlPMewhOWq1N1LidM by Bigbeaks@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T07:34:45Z
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When compact digital video discs hit the market in the late 90s, Carolco choose to strongly back Circuit City's DIVX format, meaning that the Cutthroat Island and Rambo blockbusters were not offered on the DVD format. The confusing concept and poor marketing for DIVX and the lack of the most popular content on DVD caused both formats to fail, resulting in the continued dominance of VHS throughout the 2000s. (4/4)
(DIR) Post #ASlRIq3OLyRgZSmm1Y by valkraider@mstdn.social
2023-02-17T07:54:09Z
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@textfiles this aged like avacados
(DIR) Post #ASlUm6e22ziKHsZU1Y by ianbobmorris@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T08:32:35Z
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@textfiles i saw a vcr magazine ad saying it was the VCR you would watch terminator 3 on, if the VCR held up they could because it had a VHS release
(DIR) Post #ASlVNB3gbFfMguFQ3M by GreenSkyOverMe@ohai.social
2023-02-17T08:36:41Z
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@textfiles Image description #Alt4You An old Samsung ad, which is funny in retrospect. Two photos with text:First photo: a video tape for Rambo 12. (2004/Color/120 Minutes; RATED G)Text: Hottest rental. 2007 A.D.Second photo: A Samsung VCR. Text: The VCR you'll play it on. 2007 A.D.Smaller text: What movie will be the blockbuster of 2007 A.D.? Hard to say. But one thing's for certain. Samsung VCRs will definitely be getting rave reviews.SAMSUNG. The future of electronics.
(DIR) Post #ASlVnLPOjynWJwsf5M by GreenSkyOverMe@ohai.social
2023-02-17T08:38:34Z
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⬆️ Wenn man dieses Bild auf dem iPhone speichert, ist es fast unmöglich den kleinen Text „The future of electronics“ am unteren Bildrand angezeigt zu bekommen grrr
(DIR) Post #ASlXETDltywyK7wPAG by kroc@mstdn.social
2023-02-17T09:00:40Z
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@textfiles IS NOBODY GOING TO COMMENT THAT THE TAPE IS FROM 2004 BUT IS CONSIDERED THE HOTEST RENTAL IN 2007 BECAUSE THAT’S HOW LONG FILMS TOOK TO GET HOME RELEASES IN THE 80s???
(DIR) Post #ASlXhqZMAnDr8P2r7w by kboyd@phpc.social
2023-02-17T09:01:23Z
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@textfiles ad copy like this is why I've never bought a PlayStation: many years ago, Sony aired a commercial for the "PlayStation 9", and I'm holding them to it.
(DIR) Post #ASlbu45m7Y6IMnI2ym by rnd@toot.cat
2023-02-17T09:52:39Z
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@textfiles a G-rated Rambo movie XD
(DIR) Post #ASlni7t1O2ec6qOkXA by PortreeKid@mastodon.scot
2023-02-17T12:04:41Z
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@textfiles This is absolutely magnificent! Gave me the big smile I was needing today. Thank you 😂
(DIR) Post #ASloiY5a4ABdKU2QOu by paul@oldfriends.live
2023-02-17T12:16:48Z
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@textfiles One of the 2007 A.D. blockbusters was Norbit (2007). I think mid to late 1980's civilization wouldn't be surprised to find out that Eddie Murphy would make the cut in 2007 A.D..😂 #Movies #Entertainmenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFIdZpc2L6w
(DIR) Post #ASlurthJh7d2g8WuBs by Applemask@universeodon.com
2023-02-17T13:24:53Z
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@textfiles I was going to say something snarky but then I read the copy and now I'm just sad.
(DIR) Post #ASlwhSb3nfGNdgkpTU by SaltyRenders@masto.ai
2023-02-17T13:46:07Z
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@textfiles People back in 1989: "Ha ha, imagine how silly it would be if they still made Rambo movies in 2004!”Reality: They made a Rambo movie in 2019.
(DIR) Post #ASlxANEMpVTpOWvWXA by KaraLG84@tweesecake.social
2023-02-17T13:51:19Z
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@textfiles Please add alt text to your pics.
(DIR) Post #ASlycIE780qRwAgXdw by BalooUriza@social.tulsa.ok.us
2023-02-17T14:07:20Z
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@textfiles I'm trying to imagine a G-rated Rambo.
(DIR) Post #ASm3BoaZCLLSG6Ng4u by WritingFactory@mastodon.social
2023-02-17T14:55:16Z
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@textfiles VHS? Betamax? You're perhaps too young to remember 4-track.
(DIR) Post #ASmLkPibSJyER1mtA8 by MacSmiley@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-02-17T18:25:42Z
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@textfiles Any idea what year this ad is from? 1987? 1997?
(DIR) Post #ASmW6TgYO1Y2eOzLhg by DizzyHMuffin@queer.party
2023-02-17T20:13:16Z
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@textfiles Image description: a closeup of a VHS for "Rambo XXII", captioned "Hottest rental. 2007 A.D."Below that, a closeup of a Samsung VHS player, captioned "The VCR you'll play it on. 2007 A.D."Below that, "What movie will be the blockbuster of 2007 A.D.? Hard to say. But one thing's for certain. Samsung VCRs will definitely be getting rave reviews.Samsung: The future of electronics."
(DIR) Post #ASme3tUEngvZR8VTk0 by textfiles@mastodon.archive.org
2023-02-17T21:50:51Z
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@WritingFactory This is a scan of an actual vintage flyer, you should email them.
(DIR) Post #ASmm6pyz5Hxn4SnpNg by jepyang@wandering.shop
2023-02-17T12:57:26Z
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@JigmeDatse @textfiles You definitely could, but it was more likely to be a VCR/DVD combo
(DIR) Post #ASmm6qSlIZmaYojbnM by JigmeDatse@mastodon.matrix.org
2023-02-17T23:11:26Z
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@jepyang @textfiles I should probably do a bit more research. Thank you for saying they were available.
(DIR) Post #ASmm6r1VDPZWIYzLwe by textfiles@mastodon.archive.org
2023-02-17T23:16:28Z
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@JigmeDatse @jepyang "This is the last _____ that got you this once-popular _______" is a very popular tech site news story.
(DIR) Post #ASn4hu6yUiShlYMf8S by mikeylikestech@infosec.exchange
2023-02-18T02:50:02Z
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@textfilesRambo?G rated?What’s the title? First Colonoscopy?
(DIR) Post #ASoKcn86okwP5bRHVY by mendel@hachyderm.io
2023-02-18T17:23:03Z
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@textfiles this is such a great, concise, and non-Jetsons example of what "retrofuturism" means
(DIR) Post #AStD5JSoMnLndX0kt6 by MercG@mindly.social
2023-02-21T01:52:13Z
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@textfiles Wait so none of you people remember Rambo XXII ?
(DIR) Post #AVETuEwUgvw2IczW7M by Charles@gascoigne.social
2023-05-02T03:57:05Z
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@textfiles Sadly the highest grossing movie of 2007 was Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
(DIR) Post #AVElzEAkmQcSXBBm08 by impergatox@troet.cafe
2023-05-02T07:19:49Z
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@textfiles
(DIR) Post #AVFOmc2kc71z14QBW4 by jonhendry@iosdev.space
2023-05-02T14:34:48Z
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@textfiles They got pretty close, the last Rambo film came out in 2009.
(DIR) Post #AVFYShLGCfOfCQDoDQ by UrsulaKatS@mastodon.social
2023-05-02T16:22:44Z
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@textfilesI remember making trailers of my favourite movies with two video recorders and a Revox. Good old times... (The fruits of my labour were eaten by a rogue player 😭)
(DIR) Post #AVHup8wspSTmUzqatk by emuboy85@bitbang.social
2023-05-03T19:43:12Z
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@textfiles aged like fine milk
(DIR) Post #AVHvttZxV6SmETxEIq by tschak@oldbytes.space
2023-05-03T19:55:07Z
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@textfiles
(DIR) Post #AVIBDPLx5WmbaoAIfw by aeberbach@mastodon.online
2023-05-03T22:46:35Z
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@textfiles Had a Samsung VCR once; the record protection did not work. Kids were able to randomly record stuff on any tape, write protected or not. Awful thing.
(DIR) Post #AVnPt1cpkIVDJHxrpw by joshourisman@hachyderm.io
2023-05-19T00:27:25Z
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@textfiles @geoglyphentropy and we now trust this company to make entire Galaxies…