Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Probably on 24 Dec, given that's 4 weeks before release, unless they decide to do it earlier on the 17 Dec.

I think probably a week later. The Jan releases are a week later than they normally are. So I would say pre-orders would be closer to New Years eve.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I think probably a week later. The Jan releases are a week later than they normally are. So I would say pre-orders would be closer to New Years eve.

Not really, last year the January titles were released on 22 Jan and went up for preorder on 26 Dec.

[nitin]

5 for me, the first three from Jan and the first two from Feb.

[Jobla]

I'm in for at least:

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK
THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE

From Fox, I'm still hoping for:

THE INCIDENT
SHOCK TREATMENT (1964)

From Sony, I'm still hoping for:

HARDCORE
GIDGET
1776

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by belcherman

TSVDM is the real surprise. Truly under-rated in my opinion. George Segal plays such a wonderful SOB, and the faux-documentary lead-in "today, on the last day of his life ..." always gets to me.

That it was directed by Roger Corman is the biggest surprise.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Musicguy

Haven't purchased a TT title since last year, at this rate I probably will never purchase another one. They sure have abandoned their original customers - the ones who help get them started.

And who are they? The ones who bought their non-anamorphic DVDs?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Which I understand once in a while to make that quick cash to keep the lights on but come on were those Woody Allen movies really NEVER getting released? A bunch of his movies were already getting released. I understand the obscure stuff, I even support it but they are getting into more broad releases here.

Well, it didn't look like MGM was in any great hurry to release much of their Woody catalog. They own 19 of his early films, and released only 4 of them on Blu-ray. And regardless of what one thinks about this or that film of his, Allen is one of the major American filmmakers of the second half of the 20th Century.

As for "obscure" releases...I'm sorry to tell you this, but a fairly high percentage of TT's releases are "broad", "mainstream" titles. They just happen to be titles that their home studios aren't inclined to release on Blu-ray...you know, kinda like Woody Allen's classic films. I mean, seriously. Sleepless in Seattle? As Good as It Gets? Philadelphia? These aren't mainstream?

Twilight Time's agenda isn't to release obscure films, but to release notable films that their home studios are letting fall through the cracks. And yes, the Woody films fall into that category.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

2015 is starting out great! TT really loves Woody Allen. Maybe Zelig will be a future release?

It's planned. From what I understand, they have all 15 of the MGM-owned (United Artists and Orion) Woody titles that MGM hasn't already released, from Bananas to Shadows and Fog.

[spargs]

Hmmm... probably only in for the Truffaut film in January, and nothing for February. Oh well

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by jayembee

As for "obscure" releases...I'm sorry to tell you this, but a fairly high percentage of TT's releases are "broad", "mainstream" titles. They just happen to be titles that their home studios aren't inclined to release on Blu-ray...you know, kinda like Woody Allen's classic films. I mean, seriously. Sleepless in Seattle? As Good as It Gets? Philadelphia? These aren't mainstream?.

No that's my point they are getting more mainstream. Their whole thing was supposed to be releasing great old films that don't have a big audience, hence the only 3000 limit.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

No that's my point they are getting more mainstream. Their whole thing was supposed to be releasing great old films that don't have a big audience, hence the only 3000 limit.

They'll release whatever they feel they can profit on, man. As Good as it Gets was one of their earlier releases.

Everyone acts like these labels, Criterior, Twilight, Scream Factory, etc., release only special films or worthwhile films. The truth is always that they release what they can get their hands on and feel they can profit from. Always.

[EManT2200]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Courtesy of that "other forum".

Jan/Feb lineup:

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK (1968) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th

THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th

BREAKING AWAY (1979) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th

FRIGHT NIGHT: 30th Anniversary Special Edition (1985) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th

BANDIT QUEEN (1994) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th

LENNY (1974) BLU-RAY - Feb 10th

LOVE AND DEATH (1975) BLU-RAY - Feb 10th

THE ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE (1967) BLU-RAY - Feb 10th

STORMY WEATHER (1943) BLU-RAY - Feb 10th

TO SIR, WITH LOVE (1967) BLU-RAY - Feb 10th

ZARDOZ (1973) BLU-RAY - Feb 24th

So disappointed here, not interested in any of these. Come onnnnnn March and April ! ! !

[Aunt Peg]

I am the complete opposite.

Will be getting:

Lenny
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Love and Death
The St. Valentine Day's Massacre
Breaking Away
The Bride Wore Black
Zardoz

(already have Fright Night)

[docc]

With its gorgeous color cinematography
THE ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE should look stunning on blu-ray

[RupertPupkin]

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK (1968) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th -> François Truffaut's movie ?

Previously they were on DVD through MGM which explains why in the UK mk2 didn't release all the movies like "Mississippi Mermaid", etc...

does that imply that we could expect at last "La Sirène du Mississippi" aka "Mississipi Mairmaid" on blu-ray via Twilight Time ???

[TheOneWithThePrize]

Originally Posted by MikeZ.

Really ? Is going online on Christmas Eve that hard to fathom ???

You do know stores are open ? People are working, the planet keeps turning...

In the US perhaps but in Europe and other places christmas is usually celebrated on the 24th, not the 25th, and those who celebrate it are busy tearing of the wrapping from their presents and stuffing their faces with food.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Not really, last year the January titles were released on 22 Jan and went up for preorder on 26 Dec.

OMG, I hope not.
i will be away!

[nitin]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK (1968) BLU-RAY - Jan 20th -> François Truffaut's movie ?

Previously they were on DVD through MGM which explains why in the UK mk2 didn't release all the movies like "Mississippi Mermaid", etc...

does that imply that we could expect at last "La Sirène du Mississippi" aka "Mississipi Mairmaid" on blu-ray via Twilight Time ???

Mississippi Mermaid would be a massive upgrade over the shoddy dvd so I hope so.

[MikeZ.]

Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

In the US perhaps but in Europe and other places christmas is usually celebrated on the 24th, not the 25th, and those who celebrate it are busy tearing of the wrapping from their presents and stuffing their faces with food.

You're right, I didn't notice she was not in America...where December 24th is basically just another day, conducting-business-wise.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by MikeZ.

You're right, I didn't notice she was not in America...where December 24th is basically just another day, conducting-business-wise.

In the US the 24th has become more and more commercialized as time has past. There used to be a time when most stores shut down early or were closed. Before we know it the 25th will be just another day too just like Thanksgiving.