Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
09-16-10, 09:50 AM
#252
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
...And the pre-order is only £12.99, or 40% off on Amazon, for those interested. Stamp is the definition of "elegantly wasted" in Toby Dammit.
09-27-10, 01:20 PM
#253
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
11/15 from Eureka:
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Beautiful 1080p high-definition presentation
- Original English dubbed audio
- Optional subtitles (SDH),
- Original Italian audio with newly translated English subtitles
- Beautiful 1080p high-definition presentation
- Original English dubbed audio
- Optional subtitles (SDH),
- Original Italian audio with newly translated English subtitles
10-15-10, 10:18 PM
#254
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10-28-10, 08:03 AM
#256
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
Final specs on the two Tati titles:
BFI releases world premiere High Definition editions of Jacques Tati’s best-loved films
Two of the BFI’s best-selling titles, Jacques Tati’s Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot and Playtime (previously released by the BFI on VHS and DVD) are to be released in new Dual Format Editions, which include both DVD and Blu-ray discs, on 29 November.
The films have been lovingly remastered in High Definition and the lavish selection of extras on each release includes never-before released alternative versions of the films, amongst which is the rarely seen original 1953 theatrical version of Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot.
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday)
The film that brought Jacques Tati international acclaim also launched his on-screen alter ego: the courteous, well-meaning, eternally accident-prone Monsieur Hulot with whom Tati would from now on be inseparably associated.
The film is set in a sleepy French coastal resort, which is seasonally disrupted by holidaymakers in energetic pursuit of fun. At the centre of the chaos is the eccentric Hulot, struggling at all times to maintain appearances, but somehow entirely divorced from his immediate surroundings.
Tati’s beautifully orchestrated comic ‘ballet’ is a seamless succession of gently mocking studies of human absurdity.
Special features
* Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition
* Fully restored version of Jacques Tati’s definitive 1978 final cut
* Alternative ‘international’ soundtrack (revised to include more English dialogue)
* Original theatrical release version (1953, 95 mins)
* Original theatrical trailer (DVD only)
* Richard Lester interview (DVD only, 2004, 36 mins): the acclaimed filmmaker discusses Les Vacances de M. Hulot with film historian Philip Kemp
* Illustrated booklet with a newly commissioned essay by film historian Philip Kemp
Cat no: BFIB1050 / France / 1953/1978 / Cert U / black and white / French language, optional English subtitles / 88 mins / Original aspect ratio 1.33:1 / Disc 1: BD50 / 1080p / 24fps / PCM mono audio (48k/24-bit) and Dolby Digital (320 kbps) / Region B // Disc 2: DVD9 / PAL / Dolby Digital mono (192 kbps)
Playtime
Regarded by many as Jacques Tati’s masterpiece, Playtime is a surreal comic vision of modern life in which the director’s much-loved character, Monsieur Hulot – accompanied by a cast of tourists and well-heeled Parisians – turns unintentional anarchist when set loose in an unrecognisable Paris of steel skyscrapers, chrome-plated shopping malls and futuristic night spots.
Special features
* Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition
* Alternative ‘international’ soundtrack (revised by Tati to include more English dialogue)
* Feature commentary by Philip Kemp
* Rare audio interview with Jacques Tati recorded at the NFT in 1968, accompanied by stills and images from the BFI’s collections
* Original theatrical trailer (DVD only)
* Au-delà de Playtime (DVD only, 2002, 6 mins): documentary about the making and unmaking of Playtime
* Script-girl (DVD only, 2003, 12 mins): Continuity Supervisor Sylvette Baudrot on working with Tati
* Tati Story (DVD only, 21 mins, c. 2003): short biographical film
* Illustrated booklet with a newly commissioned essay by David Furnham and Kevin Brownlow’s memories of interviewing Tati
Cat no: BFIB1051 / France / 1967 / Cert U / colour / French language (some English), optional English subtitles / 124 mins / Original aspect ratio 1.85:1 / Disc 1: BD50 / 1080p / 24fps / PCM stereo audio (48k/24-bit) and Dolby Digital stereo (320kbps) / Region B // Disc 2: DVD9 / PAL / Dolby Digital Stereo (192 kbps)
Each title has an RRP of £19.99.
Two of the BFI’s best-selling titles, Jacques Tati’s Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot and Playtime (previously released by the BFI on VHS and DVD) are to be released in new Dual Format Editions, which include both DVD and Blu-ray discs, on 29 November.
The films have been lovingly remastered in High Definition and the lavish selection of extras on each release includes never-before released alternative versions of the films, amongst which is the rarely seen original 1953 theatrical version of Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot.
Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday)
The film that brought Jacques Tati international acclaim also launched his on-screen alter ego: the courteous, well-meaning, eternally accident-prone Monsieur Hulot with whom Tati would from now on be inseparably associated.
The film is set in a sleepy French coastal resort, which is seasonally disrupted by holidaymakers in energetic pursuit of fun. At the centre of the chaos is the eccentric Hulot, struggling at all times to maintain appearances, but somehow entirely divorced from his immediate surroundings.
Tati’s beautifully orchestrated comic ‘ballet’ is a seamless succession of gently mocking studies of human absurdity.
Special features
* Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition
* Fully restored version of Jacques Tati’s definitive 1978 final cut
* Alternative ‘international’ soundtrack (revised to include more English dialogue)
* Original theatrical release version (1953, 95 mins)
* Original theatrical trailer (DVD only)
* Richard Lester interview (DVD only, 2004, 36 mins): the acclaimed filmmaker discusses Les Vacances de M. Hulot with film historian Philip Kemp
* Illustrated booklet with a newly commissioned essay by film historian Philip Kemp
Cat no: BFIB1050 / France / 1953/1978 / Cert U / black and white / French language, optional English subtitles / 88 mins / Original aspect ratio 1.33:1 / Disc 1: BD50 / 1080p / 24fps / PCM mono audio (48k/24-bit) and Dolby Digital (320 kbps) / Region B // Disc 2: DVD9 / PAL / Dolby Digital mono (192 kbps)
Playtime
Regarded by many as Jacques Tati’s masterpiece, Playtime is a surreal comic vision of modern life in which the director’s much-loved character, Monsieur Hulot – accompanied by a cast of tourists and well-heeled Parisians – turns unintentional anarchist when set loose in an unrecognisable Paris of steel skyscrapers, chrome-plated shopping malls and futuristic night spots.
Special features
* Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition
* Alternative ‘international’ soundtrack (revised by Tati to include more English dialogue)
* Feature commentary by Philip Kemp
* Rare audio interview with Jacques Tati recorded at the NFT in 1968, accompanied by stills and images from the BFI’s collections
* Original theatrical trailer (DVD only)
* Au-delà de Playtime (DVD only, 2002, 6 mins): documentary about the making and unmaking of Playtime
* Script-girl (DVD only, 2003, 12 mins): Continuity Supervisor Sylvette Baudrot on working with Tati
* Tati Story (DVD only, 21 mins, c. 2003): short biographical film
* Illustrated booklet with a newly commissioned essay by David Furnham and Kevin Brownlow’s memories of interviewing Tati
Cat no: BFIB1051 / France / 1967 / Cert U / colour / French language (some English), optional English subtitles / 124 mins / Original aspect ratio 1.85:1 / Disc 1: BD50 / 1080p / 24fps / PCM stereo audio (48k/24-bit) and Dolby Digital stereo (320kbps) / Region B // Disc 2: DVD9 / PAL / Dolby Digital Stereo (192 kbps)
Each title has an RRP of £19.99.
11-09-10, 01:08 PM
#257
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
Originally Posted by Criterion Forum
In January 2011, the BFI will publish two more Ozu editions: Good Morning / I was Born But... and Equinox Flower / There was a Father.
11-09-10, 01:31 PM
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
11-11-10, 08:42 PM
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
Blu-ray.com on Peeping Tom
As this is one of my all-time favorites, hopefully we'll get a Lionsgate release stateside soon.
As this is one of my all-time favorites, hopefully we'll get a Lionsgate release stateside soon.
11-16-10, 03:10 PM
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11-16-10, 03:26 PM
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
11-16-10, 08:42 PM
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11-16-10, 09:16 PM
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
so wait (I'm confused) as I read it, the commentary track on the Criterion release is only select scene as the UK bluray edition states 'feature' - does the UK version have a longer commentary track or is the same as the Criterion disc??
11-16-10, 11:03 PM
#264
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
They're identical. I was hoping the BFI would have a superior transfer, but it's the same as the Criterion.
11-17-10, 01:51 PM
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11-17-10, 03:07 PM
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
Someone mentioned The Wicker Man on an earlier page in this thread, did anything come of that (quality of the elements aside, both cuts, too, I would hope)?
11-17-10, 03:53 PM
#267
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
On the Blu-ray.com forums, someone stated (without providing a source) that the release had been postponed due to a full restoration, but that was back in August.
11-17-10, 08:56 PM
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11-19-10, 12:34 PM
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
FACCIA A FACCIA to be released on DVD ONLY Cat No: EKA40324
Please note that FACCIA A FACCIA will now be released on DVD ONLY
DVD Catalogue No: EKA40324 – to be released on 24 January 2011
The title was originally due to be released on blu-ray as well as DVD , but due to HD material not being available the blu-ray format has had to be pulled from the release schedule
Please note that FACCIA A FACCIA will now be released on DVD ONLY
DVD Catalogue No: EKA40324 – to be released on 24 January 2011
The title was originally due to be released on blu-ray as well as DVD , but due to HD material not being available the blu-ray format has had to be pulled from the release schedule
12-01-10, 09:36 AM
#272
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Re: Foreign Cinema in BLU (part 2)
Upcoming BFI releases:
1/17 and region-free:
1/17 and Region B:
2/14 and region-free:
and
The Valley (Obscured By Clouds)
1/17 and region-free:
1/17 and Region B:
2/14 and region-free:
and
The Valley (Obscured By Clouds)