Double dip hell...First two disc are identical to last years release. List however is double. 79.99 msrp. Koch Lorber...Balls....Kick them. Let me be the first to say to hell with this.



Features:
40 Page collector's booklet with essay by Italian cinema and Fellini expert, Peter Bondanella. Includes rare behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of La Dolce Vita

Five 5'' x 7'' Collectible Photographs
11'' x 7'' Collectible Poster

Disc 1
Commentary by noted critic and film historian Richard Schickel
Introduction by acclaimed director Alexander Payne

Disc 2
Fellini TV - Collection of Never-Before-Seen Fellini Shorts
Remembering the Sweet Life - Interviews with Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg
Cinecitta: The House Of Fellini - Musical montage of Fellini's beloved studio
Fellini, Roma and Cinecitta - Interview with Fellini
Extensive Photo Gallery
Restoration Demo
Biographies
Filmographies

Disc 3
Documentary on La Dolce Vita composer Nino Rota
Interview with Anita Ekberg (2004)
Interview with Federico Fellini from France TV (1960)
Marcello Mastroianni speaking about La Dolce Vita on France TV (1960)
Discussion with Fellini's closest friend and colleague, Rinadlo Gelend, on La Dolce Vita themes
Footage with the last surviving La Dolce Vita screenwriter, Tullio Pinelli.

Audio:
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital 5.1
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital Stereo
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital Mono

Subtitles:
English, Spanish

I was about to say, "good thing I never got around to picking up the first release." However, at that MSRP...I'll just hope for a price-drop on the initial release.

-JP

Same here.

Let me be the second to say: to hell with this.

Will they at least change the distractingly ugly yellow subtitles to an appropriate black/white for this release?

But, yeah, this release is pure balls - though it looks like they're trying to make this some sort of gift-set for Christmas. It's too expensive to buy for myself, especially since I have the Italian Medusa dvd and the original Koch, but I wouldn't mind if someone bought this for me as a Christmas gift.

Well I never got the first release, but damn this MSRP is high. Who knows, if I have some extra loot, I may pick this up (or is there's a price drop).

This actually does look very good to me and am willing to shell out the price they are asking however....I have to strongly echo what Slop101 points out above ( plus the minor digital issue the disc has). Other than that I don't have a problem with the price. If the first disc has the Medusa transfer sans the yellow subs...I am sold!

Pro-B

So basically they are adding $40 to the MSRP for the booklet, 5 photos and a smallish poster, and that 3rd disc? As much as I love the movie, this has to be one of the least-tempting double-dips of all time.

what marty888 said !

I don't know that I like ANY move enough to warrant what, in my case, would be a triple-dip.

There's only three movies that I would and have triple-dipped... NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, LAST MAN ON EARTH, and DAWN OF THE DEAD.

But LA DOLCE VITA does indeed deserve this 3 disc treatment. I'm quite content with my 2-disc'er.

Ditto.

Pretty ballsey move tho to put another one out so soon...

I also have to point out that the cover "art" in no way looks like Anita Ekberg.

* Documentary on La Dolce Vita composer Nino Rota

One has to wonder, too, if this is the same documentary that is on Criterion's 8 1/2--which makes it even less of an appealing package.

I have the 2-discer and still have yet to watch it so I guess I'll stick with that.

Way too expensive.

The 2-discer is just fine for me too. If it had a full-blown making-of doc plus the Medusa transfer without the yellow subs, I'd be tempted, but probably still wouldn't bite at that price. As is, I'll definitely pass.

Wow. Tell us how you really feel.

I just saw the package today and I think you will all be pleased. There is a lot of material added and a ton of photos that have never been seen.

On the subtitles, we have given you the option of either white or yellow (because some people actually like the yellow).

A lot of the materials added were to placate some of the fans that thought that the first set was not La Dolce centric enough, including interviews with Rinaldo Geland and Tullio Pinelli, period interviews with Fellini and Mastroianni, a new Anita Ekberg interview and an exhaustive essay by Peter Bondanella. The Rota doc is amazing.

We realize that a lot of you will not buy this again (we, of course, hope that some of you do), but we hope that we will be able to garner new fans to this wonderful film and that some that have already bought it will give it out as gifts during the holiday season.

I will try to answer any questions that you have.

Best

tim

Tim Hinsley
VP, Acquisitions and Development
Koch Lorber Films

Dear Tim:

Thank's for adding up your comments regarding the new edition of La Dolce Vita. I am going to ask you a few direct questions regarding presentation, transfer, etc.

First of all it is great that you have added up the white subs as I was one of those that disliked the yellow subs tremendously. So, Kudos!!!

Second of all I have already requested to review this specific disc with one thing in mind...has the "banding-issue" been corrected? This was the only reason why I kept my Italian Medusa disc until recently!!! I would like to know if your company has corrected the existing problem for this Deluxe edition of La Dolce Vita. I am certain you are aware what I refer to.

Last but not least...what is the interview with Anita Ekberg you point out above? There is a very long RAI interview she did regarding La Dolce Vita a few years ago. Is this what Koch has acquired the rights for? (This specific interview is not even on the Medusa disc). Just curious...

I am looking forward to your answer(s) and reviewing your new Deluxe disc

Dr.SA

The Ekberg interview is not from Rai, it is a new 19 minute piece.

As for the banding issue, you will have to judge for yourself when you see it.

Best,

tim

Interesting! I am looking forward to it.

I will.

Thank you for the prompt reply!

Sincerely,
Pro-B

Why the high MSRP?

???

I'm sorry, Tim... I don't understand this. You aren't going to even answer if your company has attempted to address this issue (which was VERY noticable on your first release)?

The MSRP is where it is because of the packaging, which is extensive and the additonal third disc of bonus features.

tim

Plenty of dvds come with extensive packaging and booklets and photos and I've never seen one priced this high before.