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Gizmo 06-17-08 12:04 PM

Holy crap I am sorry. I got two movies with similar sounding tiles wrong. Jesus
Christ chill out.

bunkaroo 06-17-08 12:47 PM

I'm sure you can understand what it looked like given past events around here.

Gizmo 06-17-08 12:55 PM

Yes, clearly I was trying to be helpful and got two similar sounding foreign titles wrong but atleast we have someone Pro-Blu to spread the good word at every chance possible. Chill.

bunkaroo 06-17-08 01:02 PM


Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Yes, clearly I was trying to be helpful and got two similar sounding foreign titles wrong but atleast we have someone Pro-Blu to spread the good word at every chance possible. Chill.

Trying to be helpful by posting a thread with one reply in it instead of the monster master thread at AVS? OK dude.

I gotta go - I have to list how many Blu-Ray's I have ordered in my sig.

Adam Tyner 06-17-08 01:05 PM


Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Yes, clearly I was trying to be helpful and got two similar sounding foreign titles wrong but atleast we have someone Pro-Blu to spread the good word at every chance possible. Chill.

You really need to tone it down.

clckworang 06-17-08 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
That version is identical to the HD DVD version except it lists a trailer which the HD DVD does not (on the back of the case). It might be included on the HD DVD disc however.

Word of caution: unless you have to have it now, just wait. This should be released in early/mid October here.

Yeah, I'll probably just wait. It would be nice if Netflix rented the HD-DVD, though.

Gizmo 06-17-08 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by clckworang
Yeah, I'll probably just wait. It would be nice if Netflix rented the HD-DVD, though.


If you have a Hollywood Video nearby they may still have a rental copy for sale. Mine got a bunch more in, including used (but new) copies of many WB and Paramount titles for $9.99.

crey014 06-22-08 04:13 PM

I was reading through high def digest and they have this on the historical release dates:

February 21, 2008
Sukiyaki Western: Django

Any news on that one?

lfletcher 06-22-08 04:18 PM


Originally Posted by crey014
I was reading through high def digest and they have this on the historical release dates:

February 21, 2008
Sukiyaki Western: Django

Any news on that one?

It came out in Japan, but I don't believe its been released anywhere else.
Anything particular you wanted to know about the release?

crey014 06-22-08 05:52 PM

^Thanks! Does this have english subs?

lfletcher 06-23-08 01:28 AM


Originally Posted by crey014
^Thanks! Does this have english subs?

It only has Japanese subs, but it the original language track is in English. Although its a bit difficult to understand I hear.

crey014 06-23-08 05:16 AM

^Yeah, I think it was made to be spoken in heavy accented english. Sigh.

RichC2 06-23-08 07:35 AM

The accent wasn't intentional, I didn't think it was hard to understand but I know some people have an issue with accents.

Cadrian 06-23-08 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by crey014
I was reading through high def digest and they have this on the historical release dates:

February 21, 2008
Sukiyaki Western: Django

Any news on that one?

I have owned it for a good while... Its not the greatest disc in the world. Very hard to understand anyone... since they are trying to speak english and only can speak japanese.

It doesnt have english subs, It took about 3/4 of the movie to get use to them speaking. Some actors had to sound out the words in phonics, at times its very hard to understand them. Cool movie but not worth 50 bucks. Also the colors are very contrasted and bright.

I sent my copy to Ken of Hidefdigest a couple weeks ago, The email I got the other day was that it would have a review up sometime this week or next. So just keep watching Hidefdigest.

crey014 06-23-08 06:42 PM

Brilliant! Thanks everyone. :D

pro-bassoonist 06-24-08 01:16 AM

According to two different sources Pasolini's Salo has been set for a September 22 release in the UK. The previous release of this film in the UK was courtesy of the BFI and I have not seen any news indicating that they will be releasing on BR. But, Tartan own the rights for the rest of the Pasolini's works so if Salo has become their property perhaps there is a chance that the UK distrib could surprise us with another great transfer (The Seventh Seal).

On the same day a 2DVD SE arrives as well.

Ciao,
Pro-B

Giles 06-24-08 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
According to two different sources Pasolini's Salo has been set for a September 22 release in the UK. The previous release of this film in the UK was courtesy of the BFI and I have not seen any news indicating that they will be releasing on BR. But, Tartan own the rights for the rest of the Pasolini's works so if Salo has become their property perhaps there is a chance that the UK distrib could surprise us with another great transfer (The Seventh Seal).

On the same day a 2DVD SE arrives as well.

Ciao,
Pro-B

aw shit (pun unintended) and I had a great preorder price for the Criterion edition.... hmmmm, what to do, what to do?

BambooLounge 06-24-08 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by Giles
aw shit (pun unintended) and I had a great preorder price for the Criterion edition.... hmmmm, what to do, what to do?

I'm in the same same boat as you. I am going to hold off canceling my pre-ordered Criterion version until complete specs are available for the UK import (most importantly of course, the region coding).

Drexl 06-24-08 12:20 PM

Wait for Criterion's BD! :)

Giles 06-24-08 12:43 PM


Originally Posted by Drexl
Wait for Criterion's BD! :)


October seems like eon's away.

Cadrian 06-24-08 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by crey014
Brilliant! Thanks everyone. :D

Hidefdigest has sukiyaki western django's review up now... Like I said it isnt the greatest.
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1593...django_jp.html

pro-bassoonist 06-24-08 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by Giles
aw shit (pun unintended) and I had a great preorder price for the Criterion edition.... hmmmm, what to do, what to do?

I received the following private message this morning (hopefully it won't be a problem to post it here :)) :


While it is indeed going to be a BFI release, you'll probably be interested to know that Sam Dunn, the current Head of BFI DVD Publishing, worked at Tartan until earlier this year - so he was directly involved with the Pasolini boxes and the Seventh Seal Blu-Ray.
I won't be waiting for a Criterion release!

Ciao,
Pro-B

Giles 06-24-08 02:38 PM

so can we expect to see the other Trilogy of Life Pasolini films: to appear on bluray as well?

pro-bassoonist 06-24-08 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by Giles
so can we expect to see the other Trilogy of Life Pasolini films: to appear on bluray as well?

No.

After I posted the news at the Criterion forum yesterday Purpee added the following comments:


The BFI's new Head of DVD, Sam Dunn, announced SALO on Blu-ray in the current edition of UK trade mag RRP. He also mentioned Antonioni (gotta be RED DESERT), and some Tati.
I don't have the RRP with me but this is more in tune with can we expect :)

Pro-B

Paul_SD 06-24-08 08:28 PM

So does anyone have info on what happened to Black Narcissus and the other ITV releases that were pushed back to this week, but have now been withdrawn from any schedules?


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