The Exorcist
#31
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#32
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
What an odd release. Why just this "version" !?
#33
DVD Talk Legend
#36
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection. ![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
#37
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection. ![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
#38
DVD Talk Gold Edition
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection. ![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
This re-coloring crap better not be the reason To Live and Die in L.A. got delayed...
#39
DVD Talk Gold Edition
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
Not only is it "The Version You've Seen But Which is Inferior to the Better Version You've Also Seen", but the transfer will be de-colorized then re-colorized, a la French Connection. ![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
![Mad](/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This is all Friedkin's fault. Warner asked him, if there could only be one cut of the film on the disc, which should it be. He told them to make it the 2000 version.
William Friedkin is an asshole.
#40
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
I have a feeling they'll release the original cut after they get enough complaints, although we might be stuck with the "Friedkincolor." After all, they did decide to release the unrated cut of Natural Born Killers.
#41
Banned by request
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
I believe in the commentary for the new version, one of the few times he doesn't just describe exactly what is happening on screen, he says he now prefers the new cut.
#42
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
It would be doubly good if it was all a trick, and the disc includes The Version You've Never Seen with tweaked color timing and the original edit with the original timing.
#43
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
A) Lionsgate's rights on the title expired and they reversed back to Warner.
B) Warner dropped their no-Unrated releases policy.
This would've been a great time for Warner to put together a nice two-disc BD set with both edits, but since they're only choosing the inferior TVYNS, I'll be choosing to spend my money on another title that week.
#45
DVD Talk Gold Edition
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
I didn't know he did a 180. He made the statement I was referring to at a screening of To Live & Die in LA when he was putting together TVYNS. I usually enjoy his commentaries, can't believe I forgot to listen to that one. I've not been able to bring myself to watch The Exorcist since the 90's when they replaced the blood red Warner logo at the beginning with the bright shiney happy warner logo. I mentioned this to a WHV rep (back in the laserdisc days), he agreed with me and said he would make sure they got it right next time, then they used the black & white logo... urgh...
#46
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
He'll have an introduction boasting that it's the best print ever of The Exorcist!
I rented that bonus disc from The French Connection, and it's sad to see how great it looked before he messed with it.
I rented that bonus disc from The French Connection, and it's sad to see how great it looked before he messed with it.
#47
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
This news makes me sad
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#48
DVD Talk Legend
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Back-By...-His-Own-Words
#49
DVD Talk Special Edition
re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
I will get TVYNS if it's released with no changes to color timing; I actually enjoy that cut of the movie.
I also still have my 30th anniversary DVD of the theatrical cut, so I'll just hold onto that.
I also still have my 30th anniversary DVD of the theatrical cut, so I'll just hold onto that.
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re: The Exorcist: TVYNS - 2010
I agree with the general sentiment here....
No original cut = no sale
"Friedkincolor" (great term Drexl!) = no sale
Warner needs to release a BD with both the original cut and un-tampered color timing before they get my dollars.....
As I have already done with The French Connection (for color timing issues) and Commando/Fantastic 4/Saw (for cut of the film), I will just hold onto my DVD instead....
No original cut = no sale
"Friedkincolor" (great term Drexl!) = no sale
Warner needs to release a BD with both the original cut and un-tampered color timing before they get my dollars.....
As I have already done with The French Connection (for color timing issues) and Commando/Fantastic 4/Saw (for cut of the film), I will just hold onto my DVD instead....