New Poll: Invitation from Paramount
 

(Moderator Note: Please, do not make title request in this thread!
The following titles are slated for DVD, this thread is a poll on which ones deserve special features, not to see what you want on DVD from Parmount. Please post here to make Parmount DVD requests. Thanks -Blade)

Last year I conducted a poll on hometheaterforum and many of the movies that rated well on that poll are now out on DVD or are on the schedule for later this year or next year. Most of the time there isn't (or hasn't been) money, staffing or time to get bonus features onto them. But they are coming... even Four Flies on Grey Velvet, if it's feeling lucky.

This time around I thought I'd invite your opinions on a select batch of 11 titles, most of which are on the schedule for next year, but we have to pick the ones that get special features. Can you weigh in here?

Remember, bonus features cost money so these won't be double-disc editions, but we could try and avoid barebones. Here they are... have at it with suggestions and comments.

Murder on the Orient Express
Bugsy Malone
Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter and the Hammers
This Property is Condemned
Day of the Locust
The Geisha Boy, The Ladies Man, etc.
Wings
If
Foul Play
Darling Lili
Looking for Mr. Goodbar

Martin

Bugsy Malone-Please!

Im surprised a remake hasnt been done yet. This is a great film.

Murder on the Orient Express should definately have special features. A great film with a great cast and helmed by a great director.

Dan

Speaking on behalf of many members I can tell you right now many newbies have asked for Foul Play and Looking for Mr Goodbar.

I'd say the Hammer films have the largest group of rabid fans who would be most appreciative of bonus features. I know I would!

If, as in Lindsay Anderson's If?

That, I feel, is one of the greatest films ever made. I would very much appreciate any sort of bonus materials you could get on it.

What would be the ETA on it?

BTW, thanks, Martin.

EDIT:
While I'm at it, I may as well inquire about Hitchcock's To Catch A Thief. Well?

Murder on the Orient Express for sure - that was a great whodunit.

It would also be nice to see non bare-bones releases of If, Captain Kronos and This Property Condemned.

Thanks.

I love Foul Play, but I've seen it so many times that a commentary or text production notes during the film would really increase my desire to purchase it on DVD.

Another vote here... :up:

Another vote for Murder on the Orient Express...


Also, WHERE IS MAJOR LEAGUE?????????????????

I also think If is a VASTLY underrated and unknown little gem. It's been on my top 5 most wanted dvds since I first got into dvd. I don't know how many extras currently exist for this film but I would certainly love to hear malcolm mcdowell's thoughts on this early film.

Murder on the orient express and the hammers would also be good for extra features

Michael

Definitely If...., if it is indeed the Lindsay Anderson film from 1968.

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People, check out the IMDb page for the film. This is one of the most gripping thrillers ever, an absolute masterpiece.

BTW, I really appreciate you being so open about Paramount's plans, Mr. Blythe. Thank you.

More votes for Foul Play, Murder on the Orient Express and Bugsy Malone.

My votes:
Foul Play
If
Looking for Mr. Goodbar

Another vote for Murder on the Orient Express and Foul Play.

DEFINITELY Captain Kronos.

I think Looking for Mr. Goodbar, If, Wings, and Day of the Locust and would be great discs to have extras on, as well!

Yes.





( I don't know any of these films, sadly, but I just wanted to applaud the effort.)

Another Vote For Murder on the Orient Express...Here is a movie that begs for special features. Agatha Christie did not want the movie made before this time because censorship rules would have forced a change to the ending of the film. But by 1974 it could be made and the ending filmed just as it should have been. So a behind the scenes look at how it was finally able to be made would be great.

Moreover, the incredible cast in the film, from Albert Finney, to Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Sean Connery, Michael York, Wendy Hiller, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Anthony Perkins...and the evil Richard Widmark make this film a true enjoyment to watch. An audio commentary showing how all the actors were able to be brought together to create the film would certainly enhance the viewing of the movie.

With the right features, this could be a big seller I would think.

Wings!!! Please. I beg you, WINGS!!!
I've been waiting forever for this one.
Thanks :)

One more vote for a good Murder on the Orient Express release!

I vote for "Wings" (1927) and "Murder on the Orient Express".

I'm not familiar with "If", but it sounds good.

Top Three in order:

Wings
Foul Play
Murder on the Orient Express

I'd say Foul Play, especially with a Chase/Hawn commentary!

I know they are not on the list, but how about Bogdanovich films- Targets and Daisy Miller, and of course Paper Moon? I'd love to see these, especially with a Bogdanovich commentary. All his films recently got a write-up in Entertainment Weekly and could use a DVD release! Thanks, Mr. Blythe!

I'm not too big a fan of any of the titles in question, although "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Foul Play" are my favorites from the list, and I'd like for those to have some extras.

But I especially wanted to say that it is EXTREMELY cool for you to get insight from DVD Talkers, Mr. Blythe. I really applaud this move by Paramount, and I only wish more studios had open ears to customer suggestions.

:up: :up:

Another vote for If...

Thanks alot for doing another poll Mr. Blythe!

FOUL PLAY

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

I'd like to place my vote for Murder on the Orient Express.

Great poll, I hope to see more in the future...thanks Mr. Blythe.

Two that I see on your list catch my eye.

Murder on the Orient Express
Trailer
Dictionary of who the players are
Best possible transfer

Foul Play
Trailer
Outtakes
Best possible transfer

[email protected]

On that list, IF and WINGS (the silent film, right?) are the ones I'm most excited about by far.

Murder on the Orient Express :)

If and Wings.

RD

more thanks, Martin, for seeking input here.

i feel eaxtly the same as a previous poster.
i've seen FOUL PLAY more times than i can remember, A Chase & Hawn commentary would make it an immediate purchase.
They had wonderful chemistry together and it would be great to see them participate.

also being a huge Caroline Munro fan, i would love to be able to own CAPTIAN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER . i'm pretty sure Ms Munro is retired and just works the convention circuit.
i'm sure see could be persuaded to indulge on some extras for this title, with the added incentive, that she can use her convention appearences to help stoke interest for it.

would also love to see a Clara Bow title get some indepth analysis, and Wings happens to be a great movie, besides.

in any event, those are all great titles, i can't wait to buy them, ( didn't see Let's Scare Jessica To Death , though...;) ) Whats really important is the best possible transfer.
you guys have a pretty solid track record in that regard, so whatever else you can manage will be more than appreciated

My vote goes to <b>Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter</b> and the rest of the Hammer films.

Wings.

Re: New Poll: Invitation from Paramount
 

Four Flies on Grey Velvet could be coming, or could be coming with extra features?

I am excited to hear it and talk of a dvd release....
GREAT NEWS! ......one step closer to a complete Argento collection.

Add another vote for Foul Play

-Zutton

A nice list, but I have to give a strong vote for my childhood fave BUGSY MALONE!

Please, please, please, oh baby, please...!

I vote for:

Captain Kronos and other Hammers (Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell maybe?)
If...
Murder on the Orient Express

And please keep releasing DVDs in OAR. Thanks! :)

Another vote for a nice transfer of Foul Play.

No votes for Day of the Locust?
I'm not sure what extras to suggest, though it's of interest for little things like script, set design and cinematography. One of the best examples of those daringly pessimistic 70's films that they just don't make anymore, gosh darn it. At least as cult-worthy as If...