Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
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I'm getting this as well. I can't wait for someone to talk with Spike about this and him say that this is the way that he ultimately intended the movie to look. I can't imagine that he is going to make as big a deal about the color-timing that some of us are. If he does then maybe he will make something happen as far as a replacement in the near future.
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
This whole issue sucks. I never got around to getting the Criterion (too pricey) but I LOVE this movie, so I've been really looking forward to this release - but the colour timing thing is really offputting...how could Universal be so careless? ugh.
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
Yeah, the color timing is really no big thing to Spike.
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
Color me crazy, but I think the review is spot on. Granted this is a huge issue (from the artistic perspective),it appears that the reviewer still got it (the film's intentions) anyways. But as a reviewer, you need to take everything into account. That was stressed in the reviewer's previous posts. And I feel that is more than sufficient.
Aside from this issue, it is not going to stop me from getting it, only if Uni decides to re-press it. This is too good a film to pass up.
Aside from this issue, it is not going to stop me from getting it, only if Uni decides to re-press it. This is too good a film to pass up.
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I'm still asking so what? Who cares about the "thematic issues" and the "other factors" and weither or not you "felt the heat?"
Who cares?
Again, I don't have much more to say on the subject than I already have. The best defense I really have for myself is that I did debate this issue, I have reasons that I've taken the time to think about and weigh the options and all of that, and I still hope everyone who finds this to be an unconscionable dealbreaker write Universal and tell them why you're not buying the DVD/BD. Even if I don't agree that it's as bad as misframing the film, I have read and considered all the counterarguments.
Ugh...well, if they forget the girl with the red dress in the BluRay of Schindler's List, please try to at least catch that one, kay?
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Originally Posted by SSF
And you failed...and that would be fine normally, except that you're supposed to be like...a professional writer...who's like, being paid to write DVD reviews...so ya should like know, something about cinema history. Especially since you're glowing review will no doubt be quoted and posted all the around the net, misguiding so many to buying a wrong version of the film.
Ugh...well, if they forget the girl with the red dress in the BluRay of Schindler's List, please try to at least catch that one, kay?
Ugh...well, if they forget the girl with the red dress in the BluRay of Schindler's List, please try to at least catch that one, kay?
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
Droidguy,
In all honestly, I have no beef with your review. In fact, its refreshing to see that you went back and edited it to reflect the color issue. Too many times on the internet differences of opinion just turn into extreme pissing matches. Plus, you seem to agree with your detractors about how disappointing it is to have this Blu ray turn out like it did. I (and many others) applaud your contribution to the site and I hope that point doesn't get lost in this discussion.-Steven
In all honestly, I have no beef with your review. In fact, its refreshing to see that you went back and edited it to reflect the color issue. Too many times on the internet differences of opinion just turn into extreme pissing matches. Plus, you seem to agree with your detractors about how disappointing it is to have this Blu ray turn out like it did. I (and many others) applaud your contribution to the site and I hope that point doesn't get lost in this discussion.-Steven
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Droidguy,
In all honestly, I have no beef with your review. In fact, its refreshing to see that you went back and edited it to reflect the color issue. Too many times on the internet differences of opinion just turn into extreme pissing matches. Plus, you seem to agree with your detractors about how disappointing it is to have this Blu ray turn out like it did. I (and many others) applaud your contribution to the site and I hope that point doesn't get lost in this discussion.-Steven
In all honestly, I have no beef with your review. In fact, its refreshing to see that you went back and edited it to reflect the color issue. Too many times on the internet differences of opinion just turn into extreme pissing matches. Plus, you seem to agree with your detractors about how disappointing it is to have this Blu ray turn out like it did. I (and many others) applaud your contribution to the site and I hope that point doesn't get lost in this discussion.-Steven
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Droidguy,
In all honestly, I have no beef with your review. In fact, its refreshing to see that you went back and edited it to reflect the color issue. Too many times on the internet differences of opinion just turn into extreme pissing matches. Plus, you seem to agree with your detractors about how disappointing it is to have this Blu ray turn out like it did. I (and many others) applaud your contribution to the site and I hope that point doesn't get lost in this discussion.-Steven
In all honestly, I have no beef with your review. In fact, its refreshing to see that you went back and edited it to reflect the color issue. Too many times on the internet differences of opinion just turn into extreme pissing matches. Plus, you seem to agree with your detractors about how disappointing it is to have this Blu ray turn out like it did. I (and many others) applaud your contribution to the site and I hope that point doesn't get lost in this discussion.-Steven
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
See, here's the thing. DTRT is a piece of art I hold in high regard. The issue with the transfer is very dissapointing. Criterion had the transfer approved by Dickerson so the people involved wih that release understood the importance. What changed? Another question: if Spike was involved with the release (he contributed to the extras) did he not have a say on the issue? Does he need to give approval? Did he have a look of the new transfer?
Also, regardless if you find a decent price on this, this is priced at a premium (blu ray). Do the studios expect us to pay this premium on such careless releases?
Also, regardless if you find a decent price on this, this is priced at a premium (blu ray). Do the studios expect us to pay this premium on such careless releases?
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See, here's the thing. DTRT is a piece of art I hold in high regard. The issue with the transfer is very dissapointing. Criterion had the transfer approved by Dickerson so the people involved wih that release understood the importance. What changed? Another question: if Spike was involved with the release (he contributed to the extras) did he not have a say on the issue? Does he need to give approval? Did he have a look of the new transfer?
Also, regardless if you find a decent price on this, this is priced at a premium (blu ray). Do the studios expect us to pay this premium on such careless releases?
Also, regardless if you find a decent price on this, this is priced at a premium (blu ray). Do the studios expect us to pay this premium on such careless releases?
On the other hand, Spike recorded a commentary, and he obviously watched the movie while commenting on it, but they probably had an old transfer running, which is sort of ironic.
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In general, filmmakers are not asked to check transfers, as far as I know. That's why they usually make a big deal out of it when the effort is taken to have someone do it.
On the other hand, Spike recorded a commentary, and he obviously watched the movie while commenting on it, but they probably had an old transfer running, which is sort of ironic.
On the other hand, Spike recorded a commentary, and he obviously watched the movie while commenting on it, but they probably had an old transfer running, which is sort of ironic.
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That's nice. But since I said "DVDTalk" and not you specifically...ugh...nevermind.
I'm still asking so what? Who cares about the "thematic issues" and the "other factors" and weither or not you "felt the heat?"
Who cares?
And you failed...and that would be fine normally, except that you're supposed to be like...a professional writer...who's like, being paid to write DVD reviews...so ya should like know, something about cinema history. Especially since you're glowing review will no doubt be quoted and posted all the around the net, misguiding so many to buying a wrong version of the film.
Ugh...well, if they forget the girl with the red dress in the BluRay of Schindler's List, please try to at least catch that one, kay?
I'm still asking so what? Who cares about the "thematic issues" and the "other factors" and weither or not you "felt the heat?"
Who cares?
And you failed...and that would be fine normally, except that you're supposed to be like...a professional writer...who's like, being paid to write DVD reviews...so ya should like know, something about cinema history. Especially since you're glowing review will no doubt be quoted and posted all the around the net, misguiding so many to buying a wrong version of the film.
Ugh...well, if they forget the girl with the red dress in the BluRay of Schindler's List, please try to at least catch that one, kay?
I miss being 15.
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
BTW, ever had the "pleasure" of using the troughs at Wrigley. Nothing like having another man's piss mist on ya while said man is downing an italian beef. With two hands. I kid you not.
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Re: Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition ---> 6/30/09
I really don't understand why they "fixed" the color timing. I mean, the image looks so good and the new extras are really enticing, but for Universal to just dump a highly important visual touch turns me off completely. I mean, is Warner's going to remove all of Zsigmond's filters when they put out McCabe & Mrs. Miller?
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There is no way I'd get the Blu-ray because of this. Universal should offer an exchange program with corrected discs if they really care about the film, it's fans, and the people responsible for making it.