New Kubrick DVD set being released?
12-12-05, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
and I also doubt that Warner would license the existing disc from them again.
12-12-05, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
All depends on the transfer and your equipment, Josh, which you know better than I. It's true that most NA widescreen transfers are cheesy crap that looks like it was copied from a VHS, even on a 20" screen. But a 4:3 that has been redone can look just fine.
Some of the movies in question aren't in great shape, anyway, are they? Anamorphic can't change film noise, etc.
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12-12-05, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
Why?
12-12-05, 08:17 PM
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from Jaun C at HTF
The Stanley Kubrick Archives, page 452:
Note the faded red marker frame labeled "1-1.85", and the indication top right:
THE FRAME IS EXACTLY 1-1.85
Obviously you compose for that
but protect the full 1-1.33 area.
Kinda gives a new perspective, doesn't it?
The Stanley Kubrick Archives, page 452:
Note the faded red marker frame labeled "1-1.85", and the indication top right:
THE FRAME IS EXACTLY 1-1.85
Obviously you compose for that
but protect the full 1-1.33 area.
Kinda gives a new perspective, doesn't it?
12-12-05, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
Because there's really nothing in it for them, is there? Besides, if they're going to remaster all of the other movies, they can't very well include one disc that is exactly the same as before.
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12-13-05, 07:09 AM
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Cameron, that pic is awesome! Thanks for reposting it here.
12-13-05, 07:34 AM
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It's my pleasure, Josh (and Cameron). Yes, I posted that picture (check the pic URL)... and it's Juan, not Jaun. 
I had this pic for quite a while but I didn't post it anywhere lest I be accused of flogging a dead horse. But now that hi-def DVD is coming, I think we should raise this issue, because I'm afraid we could end up with HD Shining on pillarboxed 4:3.
I had this pic for quite a while but I didn't post it anywhere lest I be accused of flogging a dead horse. But now that hi-def DVD is coming, I think we should raise this issue, because I'm afraid we could end up with HD Shining on pillarboxed 4:3.
12-13-05, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by djtoell
Well, it helps Warner make the boxset more attractive by bringing in Kubrick fans through a different genre (as nothing else in the Warner box would really qualify as comedy to most purchasers, I'd venture to guess - at least, it gets more accolades than Lolita typically does when critics put together lists of the best comedies). That said, the Strangelove SE was already available separately for a few months when the last remastered Warner box came out, and the 40th Anniversary Superbit disc hasn't been part of a box yet (so it would be remastered as compared to the previous box), so I'd say there's quite a bit of potential for its inclusion in a box. If Warner found it to be worthwhile before, I wouldn't be surprised if they found it to be so once again.
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12-13-05, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Grubert
It's my pleasure, Josh (and Cameron). Yes, I posted that picture (check the pic URL)... and it's Juan, not Jaun.
I had this pic for quite a while but I didn't post it anywhere lest I be accused of flogging a dead horse. But now that hi-def DVD is coming, I think we should raise this issue, because I'm afraid we could end up with HD Shining on pillarboxed 4:3.
I had this pic for quite a while but I didn't post it anywhere lest I be accused of flogging a dead horse. But now that hi-def DVD is coming, I think we should raise this issue, because I'm afraid we could end up with HD Shining on pillarboxed 4:3.
12-13-05, 06:51 PM
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Is it just me, or do certain scenes in the remastered Full Metal Jacket look "funny." It doesn't look like a movie shot in 4x3 for 4x3 like we were told Kubrick's intention was by his apprentice that did the remastering. It looks like a 16x9 squished for a 4x3 TV.
12-13-05, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by roomservice
Is it just me, or do certain scenes in the remastered Full Metal Jacket look "funny." It doesn't look like a movie shot in 4x3 for 4x3 like we were told Kubrick's intention was by his apprentice that did the remastering. It looks like a 16x9 squished for a 4x3 TV.
Here's an old USENET discussion from cinematographer David Mullen (Twin Falls Idaho, Northfork) making the case for Kubrick's movies being better composed for 1.66:1.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.v...a807fe1673f06c
12-13-05, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Needle
I can see merits to both framing aspects for the shot above. I think I'm actually further undecided. Obviously he knew the movies were going to be theatrically shown widescreen, but he was clearly thinking about FF as well. It is very interesting nonetheless, so thanks much for the great contribution.
12-29-05, 07:20 AM
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I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this post from the HTF:
Malcolm McDowell gave a 2hr talk in Melbourne last week (at the launch of the ACMI Stanley Kubrick exhibition) and spoke at length about his career. He did throw some hints to the audience that should be of interest to folks on this board. McDowell mentioned how he had been trying to get Lindsay Anderson's IF - among other titles from his back catalogue - onto DVD with a commentary by him, but had no luck until a recent oneoff screening organised by Jay Roach led to the studio that currently owns IF contacting him. McDowell bemoaned the difficulties in pursuading various studios to release certain older films, and mentioned a recent illustrative story. McDowell was contacted more recently to record a commentary for a particular Stanley Kubrick movie (no prizes for guessing which one) and responded that he would record a commentary for THAT film only if the studio would agree to let him record a commentary for a certain Lindsay Anderson film - made two years later - that he remains very fond of. The studio agreed. McDowell has recorded both commentaries. Both titles should be coming out next year.
12-29-05, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt Millheiser
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this post from the HTF:
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Just watched Eyes Wide Shut again last night and boy does this one need a new transfer. Very grainy but it doesn't look intentionally grainy... just sloppy-- kind of VHS quality. It would be helped tremendously with a better transfer AND anamorphic enhancement.
I didn't pick up the first collection precisely because it didn't contain the OTAR of FMJ, EWS and the Shining. I figured they would be released properly eventually... then I broke down and picked those three up individually when they dropped to < $10.
So, I've been waiting (and will continue to) for a proper box set. Hopefully these rumors are true.
I didn't pick up the first collection precisely because it didn't contain the OTAR of FMJ, EWS and the Shining. I figured they would be released properly eventually... then I broke down and picked those three up individually when they dropped to < $10.
So, I've been waiting (and will continue to) for a proper box set. Hopefully these rumors are true.
12-29-05, 10:24 AM
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Just wanted to point out this little nugget from the DVD Talk Forum:
Originally Posted by evenswr
Found this quote from earlier in this thread, thought it might add some fuel to the fuel tank...
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Originally Posted by Cameron
Malcolm McDowell gave a 2hr talk in Melbourne last week (at the launch of the ACMI Stanley Kubrick exhibition) and spoke at length about his career. He did throw some hints to the audience that should be of interest to folks on this board. McDowell mentioned how he had been trying to get Lindsay Anderson's IF - among other titles from his back catalogue - onto DVD with a commentary by him, but had no luck until a recent oneoff screening organised by Jay Roach led to the studio that currently owns IF contacting him. McDowell bemoaned the difficulties in pursuading various studios to release certain older films, and mentioned a recent illustrative story. McDowell was contacted more recently to record a commentary for a particular Stanley Kubrick movie (no prizes for guessing which one) and responded that he would record a commentary for THAT film only if the studio would agree to let him record a commentary for a certain Lindsay Anderson film - made two years later - that he remains very fond of. The studio agreed. McDowell has recorded both commentaries. Both titles should be coming out next year.
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Originally Posted by Cameron
Malcolm McDowell gave a 2hr talk in Melbourne last week (at the launch of the ACMI Stanley Kubrick exhibition) and spoke at length about his career. He did throw some hints to the audience that should be of interest to folks on this board. McDowell mentioned how he had been trying to get Lindsay Anderson's IF - among other titles from his back catalogue - onto DVD with a commentary by him, but had no luck until a recent oneoff screening organised by Jay Roach led to the studio that currently owns IF contacting him. McDowell bemoaned the difficulties in pursuading various studios to release certain older films, and mentioned a recent illustrative story. McDowell was contacted more recently to record a commentary for a particular Stanley Kubrick movie (no prizes for guessing which one) and responded that he would record a commentary for THAT film only if the studio would agree to let him record a commentary for a certain Lindsay Anderson film - made two years later - that he remains very fond of. The studio agreed. McDowell has recorded both commentaries. Both titles should be coming out next year.
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12-29-05, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackson_Browne
Would it be safe to go ahead and buy Paths of Glory and The Killing or are there plans to rerelease those films as well even though they aren't in the original box set?
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