Alice in the Cities (Wim Wenders) - Blu-ray Forum

rapta · 09-07-2017, 05:03 PM

Just saw this listing for Wenders' Alice in the City, due out in October. Looks like Axiom are finally releasing some more Wenders on Blu-ray, something I've been patiently waiting for. Obviously some would have imported the Criterion release but good news for us UK folk!

Millibar · 09-07-2017, 05:24 PM

New 4K restoration to boot

Todd Tomorrow · 09-07-2017, 05:29 PM

I have the German Wim Wenders Blu-ray set of five of his early films of the 4K restorations of which "Alice..." is one. Unfortunately not English friendly but the films look great, when taking into account some of the limitations of the film stock.

Siegel Hans · 09-08-2017, 06:57 AM

Nice, sounds like it should be a massive upgrade on Axiom's DVD version, which was a real mess. Kings of the Road and The American Friend too please.

rapta · 10-12-2017, 11:49 PM

More Wenders on the way from Axiom - this time, Kings of the Road: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076BK4SZL

I reckon they'll at least round off the Road Movie Trilogy with Wrong Move, and then probably move onto The American Friend and Buena Vista Social Club! These will be nice alternatives to the Criterion editions, I'm sure.

If they do any more after those, I reckon it'd be wise to pair The State of Things and Lisbon Story in a double-set, then maybe upgrade the documentaries box set (I'd especially love Tokyo-ga). But if we're really lucky, they might even try and license Until the End of the World or Faraway, So Close! but I somehow doubt it (studios may not allow it).

Aunt Peg · 10-13-2017, 05:24 AM

Wender's The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is long overdue an English friendly DVD. It's a pretty good film and does have one of the greatest film titles of all time.

I would be prepared to give the full version of Until the End of the World a go even though I cared little for the cut version.

aewb · 10-13-2017, 09:10 AM

Wim Wenders Retrospective

rapta · 10-28-2017, 10:18 PM

Yeah, confirmed to me on Twitter they plan to release The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty on Blu-ray/DVD in February. I asked about the others and they just said 'more to come...' so I assume we'll eventually get Kings of the Road, Wrong Move and The American Friend at least.

No idea if they could improve on their previous editions of Paris, Texas or Wings of Desire. They'd have to be brand new scans and packed with extras to tempt me for a double-dip, as much as I love both of them.

Buena Vista Social Club is long due a UK Blu-ray too. Would make sense to do it now since there's a sequel coming out.

IanSchultz23 · 11-29-2017, 08:51 PM

There may be some copies up for grabs from a certain site that starts with P

Foggy · 11-30-2017, 05:24 AM

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There may be some copies up for grabs from a certain site that starts with P

PornHub are giving away copies of this?

ravenus · 11-30-2017, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by IanSchultz23

There may be some copies up for grabs from a certain site that starts with P

I tried plu-ray.com, but I only got a DNS error

arou54 · 11-30-2017, 12:09 PM

PVPBeaver ?

Gerby · 12-18-2017, 02:13 PM

Anyone know is this the same source/quality as the criterion release?
For some reason i had never seen the film until this afternoon & it has become my favourite Wenders film. Such a beautiful film, it's in the HMV 2 for £25 deal so I must buy it.

CrockettandTubbs · 08-01-2018, 04:54 PM

Goalie's Anxiety... is £8.99 on Amazon and HMV. Although on HMV it's available in the 2 for £25 range

'NEW RESTORED 4K DIGITAL TRANSFER commissioned by the Wim Wenders Foundation and supervised by director Wim Wenders.'

Extras:

Introduction by Wim Wenders; "Restoring Time" documentary; exclusive limited edition booklet.

Foggy · 08-01-2018, 04:58 PM

It’s getting pretty frustrating waiting for these to come out, Kings of the Road has been pushed back about five times now.

rapta · 08-01-2018, 05:04 PM

I'm patiently waiting for The American Friend, and will get Kings of the Road whenever it's out. The Goalie's Anxiety is one I'm not so interested in, but if it falls into HMV's 5 for £30 of course I'd grab it!

djhig · 08-07-2018, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

The Goalie's Anxiety is one I'm not so interested in, but if it falls into HMV's 5 for £30 of course I'd grab it!

It's in there now (the 1 disc version) - picked it up today - comes with a reasonably thick booklet as well

rapta · 08-07-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by djhig

It's in there now (the 1 disc version) - picked it up today - comes with a reasonably thick booklet as well

Yeah I actually bought it from an eBay seller. Unsealed, but mint condition.

I wonder if it dropped into the offer so quickly cos it wasn't selling? It only came out 2 months ago though. Might reconsider pre-ordering The American Friend and Kings of the Road if they'll be on offer a couple of month after...

djhig · 08-07-2018, 09:43 PM

I wondered this, but I've had an eye on Alice in the City for ages and that didn't drop (it's still in 2 for £25 I think), so you're probably right about it not selling.

Either that or they put the wrong film in the offer!

Foggy · 09-15-2018, 09:44 AM

The American Friend has had it’s date pulled from Amazon, Kings of the Road still pushed back to the end of the month.

09-07-2017, 05:03 PM	#1
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5441 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Alice in the Cities (Wim Wenders) Just saw this listing for Wenders' Alice in the City, due out in October. Looks like Axiom are finally releasing some more Wenders on Blu-ray, something I've been patiently waiting for. Obviously some would have imported the Criterion release but good news for us UK folk! Last edited by BigNickUK; 09-07-2017 at 05:44 PM.

09-07-2017, 05:29 PM	#3
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	I have the German Wim Wenders Blu-ray set of five of his early films of the 4K restorations of which "Alice..." is one. Unfortunately not English friendly but the films look great, when taking into account some of the limitations of the film stock. Last edited by Todd Tomorrow; 09-07-2017 at 07:05 PM.

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09-07-2017, 05:24 PM	#2
Millibar Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Surrey, UK 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1407 DVD collection:111	New 4K restoration to boot

09-08-2017, 06:57 AM	#4
Siegel Hans Member Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1275	Nice, sounds like it should be a massive upgrade on Axiom's DVD version, which was a real mess. Kings of the Road and The American Friend too please.

10-12-2017, 11:49 PM	#5
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5441 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	More Wenders on the way from Axiom - this time, Kings of the Road: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076BK4SZL I reckon they'll at least round off the Road Movie Trilogy with Wrong Move, and then probably move onto The American Friend and Buena Vista Social Club! These will be nice alternatives to the Criterion editions, I'm sure. If they do any more after those, I reckon it'd be wise to pair The State of Things and Lisbon Story in a double-set, then maybe upgrade the documentaries box set (I'd especially love Tokyo-ga). But if we're really lucky, they might even try and license Until the End of the World or Faraway, So Close! but I somehow doubt it (studios may not allow it).

10-13-2017, 05:24 AM	#6
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Duke Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:4856 DVD collection:517	Wender's The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is long overdue an English friendly DVD. It's a pretty good film and does have one of the greatest film titles of all time. I would be prepared to give the full version of Until the End of the World a go even though I cared little for the cut version.

10-13-2017, 09:10 AM	#7
aewb Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1137 DVD collection:206	Wim Wenders Retrospective

10-28-2017, 10:18 PM	#8
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5441 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Yeah, confirmed to me on Twitter they plan to release The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty on Blu-ray/DVD in February. I asked about the others and they just said 'more to come...' so I assume we'll eventually get Kings of the Road, Wrong Move and The American Friend at least. No idea if they could improve on their previous editions of Paris, Texas or Wings of Desire. They'd have to be brand new scans and packed with extras to tempt me for a double-dip, as much as I love both of them. Buena Vista Social Club is long due a UK Blu-ray too. Would make sense to do it now since there's a sequel coming out.

11-29-2017, 08:51 PM	#9
IanSchultz23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:832 Blu-ray collection:5526 DVD collection:1139 Digital collection:275 iTunes collection:22 Trading Score:1	There may be some copies up for grabs from a certain site that starts with P

11-30-2017, 12:09 PM	#12
arou54 Banned Member since:Oct 2017	PVPBeaver ?

12-18-2017, 02:13 PM	#13
Gerby Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Yorkshire, UK Blu-ray collection:-	Anyone know is this the same source/quality as the criterion release? For some reason i had never seen the film until this afternoon & it has become my favourite Wenders film. Such a beautiful film, it's in the HMV 2 for £25 deal so I must buy it.

08-01-2018, 04:54 PM	#14
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	Goalie's Anxiety... is £8.99 on Amazon and HMV. Although on HMV it's available in the 2 for £25 range 'NEW RESTORED 4K DIGITAL TRANSFER commissioned by the Wim Wenders Foundation and supervised by director Wim Wenders.' Extras: Introduction by Wim Wenders; "Restoring Time" documentary; exclusive limited edition booklet.

08-01-2018, 04:58 PM	#15
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	It’s getting pretty frustrating waiting for these to come out, Kings of the Road has been pushed back about five times now.

08-01-2018, 05:04 PM	#16
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5441 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	I'm patiently waiting for The American Friend, and will get Kings of the Road whenever it's out. The Goalie's Anxiety is one I'm not so interested in, but if it falls into HMV's 5 for £30 of course I'd grab it!

08-07-2018, 09:43 PM	#19
djhig Active Member Member since:Oct 2016 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I wondered this, but I've had an eye on Alice in the City for ages and that didn't drop (it's still in 2 for £25 I think), so you're probably right about it not selling. Either that or they put the wrong film in the offer!

09-15-2018, 09:44 AM	#20
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	The American Friend has had it’s date pulled from Amazon, Kings of the Road still pushed back to the end of the month.

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