Rarovideo's Jodorowsky Box R2 Italy
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Rarovideo's Jodorowsky Box R2 Italy
I asked them about this set and here is the answer:
"The JODOROWSKY DVD box set containing EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN will be released today and available to purchase on line from our website from this evening.
As with the previous releases of EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN, the box set will contain the interview with the film critic Massimo Monteleone. Also included in the box set is a 64 page bilingual English/Italian book. The digital restoration has been carried out using DRS software produced by MTI - as a result the quality is higher and images less faded."
"The JODOROWSKY DVD box set containing EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN will be released today and available to purchase on line from our website from this evening.
As with the previous releases of EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN, the box set will contain the interview with the film critic Massimo Monteleone. Also included in the box set is a 64 page bilingual English/Italian book. The digital restoration has been carried out using DRS software produced by MTI - as a result the quality is higher and images less faded."
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Originally posted by Badmutha
The price should be around 50 euros.
I don't know if they ship to US.
The price should be around 50 euros.
I don't know if they ship to US.
Is this only going to be available through them or will it be available through other sites (here in US like xploited, or overseas)?
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The double pack on xploited is just the two existing releases packed together.
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Originally posted by Badmutha
The digital restoration has been carried out using DRS software produced by MTI - as a result the quality is higher and images less faded."
The digital restoration has been carried out using DRS software produced by MTI - as a result the quality is higher and images less faded."
If Xploited are showing the previous Italian editions i think it's fair to assume there is an excellent chance of them stocking the new editions in the future.
To the OP...thanks for drawing my attention to the website...another release that interests me is the Tsukamoto Trilogy which i'll keep an eye on.
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Originally posted by fnordboy
Does Rarovideo ship to the US? and what is the estimated amount for this release?
Does Rarovideo ship to the US? and what is the estimated amount for this release?
The EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN box set will cost (Euro) €50. Shipping costs to the U.S are €6,50 for registered air mail(15/20 days) and €26,00 for fedex(3/4 days).
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The digital restoration has been carried out using DRS software produced by MTI - as a result the quality is higher and images less faded."
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Originally posted by cultshock
Does this mean that the DVDs in this new boxset supposed to contain new, improved transfers compared to Raro's original releases of these films? If so, I'll have to pick this up.
Does this mean that the DVDs in this new boxset supposed to contain new, improved transfers compared to Raro's original releases of these films? If so, I'll have to pick this up.
So I am assuming this isn't an exclusive to this website?
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I don't think it will be exclusive release.
Here is the reviews of the previous releases: http://www.mondo-digital.com/fando.html
I have seen them and the transfers aren't very good. The Holy Mountain is not anamorphic and seems the be the edited Italian version. Hopefully the new ones fare better.
Anyone know what is the OAR for El Topo ?
BTW, the AB UK's Santa Sangre is on sale @ Play.com. It's on their 2 films for £12.99 offer.
Here is the reviews of the previous releases: http://www.mondo-digital.com/fando.html
I have seen them and the transfers aren't very good. The Holy Mountain is not anamorphic and seems the be the edited Italian version. Hopefully the new ones fare better.
Anyone know what is the OAR for El Topo ?
BTW, the AB UK's Santa Sangre is on sale @ Play.com. It's on their 2 films for £12.99 offer.
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Well..i've decided to take the plunge and have ordered a copy which according to an e-mail i have received will ship today.
Ordering from the website meant i got a discount of €10 on the price and shipping to the UK was €5.
Not so bad i suppose...will be nice to have uncensored prints and the OST for El Topo on DVD instead of my worn out VHS copies.
Ordering from the website meant i got a discount of €10 on the price and shipping to the UK was €5.
Not so bad i suppose...will be nice to have uncensored prints and the OST for El Topo on DVD instead of my worn out VHS copies.
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Used the registered mail option which could take up to 15-20 days according the website, but will try to post some observations once i receive it.
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Anyone know what is the OAR for El Topo ?
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Originally posted by RichDB10
Ordering from the website meant i got a discount of €10 on the price and shipping to the UK was €5.
Ordering from the website meant i got a discount of €10 on the price and shipping to the UK was €5.
"*Discount is valid ONLY for shipment in Italy, for special offers the discount is valid in any case."
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Did you definitely get the discount? When I put it in the cart it has an asterik after the €10 Discount and the note for it says:
"*Discount is valid ONLY for shipment in Italy, for special offers the discount is valid in any case."
Did you definitely get the discount? When I put it in the cart it has an asterik after the €10 Discount and the note for it says:
"*Discount is valid ONLY for shipment in Italy, for special offers the discount is valid in any case."
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So are these definitely uncensored and uncut? Or do we not know yet? I wasn't planning on purchasing anything else this month, but I might have to make an exception.
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So are these definitely uncensored and uncut? Or do we not know yet? I wasn't planning on purchasing anything else this month, but I might have to make an exception.
So are these definitely uncensored and uncut? Or do we not know yet? I wasn't planning on purchasing anything else this month, but I might have to make an exception.
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Well...just received this in the post today....not had chance to check it out thoroughly although have briefly played the discs.
First impressions are not good i'm afraid......i was expecting a whole lot better...if these have been remastered/color corrected from the previous Italian editions i'm only glad i never picked them up!!!...anyone considering buying this set...save your money!
Whilst being far from reference quality..the Japanese releases are substantially better..based upon my first impressions..just marred by the optical fogging etc...and of course they were fully authorized by Jodorowsky.
First impressions are not good i'm afraid......i was expecting a whole lot better...if these have been remastered/color corrected from the previous Italian editions i'm only glad i never picked them up!!!...anyone considering buying this set...save your money!
Whilst being far from reference quality..the Japanese releases are substantially better..based upon my first impressions..just marred by the optical fogging etc...and of course they were fully authorized by Jodorowsky.