Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[docc]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've been holding on to my butt for a long time now with regard to Love is a Many-Splendored Thing, but the birthday price discount pushed me over the edge and compelled me to purchase it at long last.

The music score here alone is worth the price of admission

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by docc

The music score here alone is worth the price of admission

Just wish the Bluray hadn't had that glitch in the audio.
Soundtrack labels have issued replacements for such kind of minor glitches..

[docc]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Just wish the Bluray hadn't had that glitch in the audio.
Soundtrack labels have issued replacements for such kind of minor glitches..

Right now I just have the dvd but will be ordering the blu; what kind of glitch, is it in the music?

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by docc

Right now I just have the dvd but will be ordering the blu; what kind of glitch, is it in the music?

No, it's in the film audio track.

There's one noticeable albeit slight dropout at just a little past the 24 minute mark

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Love-...Blu-ray/69545/

[Blu Titan]

Now to decise what to get. For sure: Violent Saturday and The Other...thinking of 2-3 more.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by polterclown

TT should give a RECENT low numbers update though...

I know some people might like to know what might be running low so as to choose what to get from the sale, but...TT knows that they're going to have to issue a new LQA once the birthday sale is over. They're probably thinking that there's no point in doing one now, and then doing another one in 10 days.

I suspect that if anything that wasn't already on the February LQA dropped down close to 500, they'd've mentioned it before the sale started. And if any given title isn't down close to 500, they're probably safe through the duration of the sale. The ones to focus on are the titles mentioned in the Feb LQA.

[Blu Titan]

Is anyone familiar with Royal Flash?

*just watched the trailer and I am sold .

[ParaOK]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I know some people might like to know what might be running low so as to choose what to get from the sale, but...TT knows that they're going to have to issue a new LQA once the birthday sale is over. They're probably thinking that there's no point in doing one now, and then doing another one in 10 days.

I suspect that if anything that wasn't already on the February LQA dropped down close to 500, they'd've mentioned it before the sale started. And if any given title isn't down close to 500, they're probably safe through the duration of the sale. The ones to focus on are the titles mentioned in the Feb LQA.

This can be tricky. Obviously, reporting low numbers can drive a lot of sales but also uncertainty can drive sales as well. I bet it's frustrating to TT that a lot of people wait for a low quantity announcement to make a purchase but that's a hazard of the business model.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by BrianS

Bandit Queen is very good, and a steal at $14.95.

Darn it...did not know this was an Indian film. Checked into it and I am getting it. I will place my order now before I add more movies .

[donidarko]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

You memory is not good enough and there has never been "lots of noise" in the theater. And the film absolutely does not look like the Blu-ray master does.

There are some very, very basic limitations on display there that have absolutely nothing to do with the way the film was shot. There should be plenty of grain, instead the entire transfer is overwhelmed by noise.

Pro-B

My memory may not be all there but I do remember a lot of grainy scenes in Audrey Rose when I saw it at the Lynbrook theatre on Long Island. I saw it twice on a huge screen and remember certain scenes having grain issues. Mostly dark scenes and some in the apartment. I don't remember what the saturation levels were or if there was a shift in color compared to the Blu Ray. I'd say the DVD had a better representation color wise.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just ordered...

Zardoz
Flaming Star
The Story of Adele H.
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing

I've been holding on to my butt for a long time now with regard to Love is a Many-Splendored Thing, but the birthday price discount pushed me over the edge and compelled me to purchase it at long last.

I just recently realized that Flaming Star is a Don Siegel movie, so that kicked it up to high priority.

Love is a Many Splendored Thing is an excellent movie. William Holden and Jennifer Jones make it a classic for the ages. I really hope Warner Archive (via Paramount) gives us a Blu-ray of The World of Suzie Wong soon, which stars Holden and the wonderful Nancy Kwan. Too bad TT doesn't have this one....WAC release it on DVD-only in 2013.

[Blu Titan]

Sale is once a year and decided to pick up a few .

[PowellPressburger]

I can't reccomend Violent Saturday enough awesome summertime semi-noir :-)

In fact The Other is a perfect lazy summer afternoon film

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I can't reccomend Violent Saturday enough awesome summertime semi-noir :-)

In fact The Other is a perfect lazy summer afternoon film

Thanks for the feedback ...looking forward towards watching them. I still need to see In Like Flint and Leave her to Heaven

[Sho-Nuff]

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by donidarko

My memory may not be all there but I do remember a lot of grainy scenes in Audrey Rose when I saw it at the Lynbrook theatre on Long Island. I saw it twice on a huge screen and remember certain scenes having grain issues. Mostly dark scenes and some in the apartment. I don't remember what the saturation levels were or if there was a shift in color compared to the Blu Ray. I'd say the DVD had a better representation color wise.

This is fine, donidarko

But grain and noise are not the same thing. There is nothing wrong with a little bit of grain overexposure/underexposure. This is natural as light, for instance, can be captured in a variety of different ways.

On the current transfer everything is covered by a thick layer of noise, which is why definition and depth are so problematic. The film should have an entirely different appearance on Blu-ray

Pro-B

[dbhl3000]

Originally Posted by solovoyager

Do people think Remains Of The Day will be a title that will still be available for TT's anniversary sale next year?

Remains of the Day will remain for many a day. I'll pick it up next anniversary sale.

[docc]

Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

Never order just one disc if you're Canadian.

As noted, it's expensive to order one disc but the additional shipping cost for more discs is very small. It's worth your while to order a few discs at a time.

BTW, I remember the buck at about 66 cents US (about 30 years ago). So our "pathetically weak" 80 cent Us dollar today is all relative.

Thanks, that makes cents. Just ordered April Love pre-order, Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing, Funny Lady and The Eddie Duchin Story. This averages about thirty-one 75 cent cdn dollars. (shipped) per disc so I'm very happy

[GaragePoet]

just went on a binge spree and purchased Lenny & The Vanishing, along w/ 3 blind-buys: Journey to the Center of the Earth, Salvador & Sexy Beast

looking forward to the Christine re-release, bummed to miss out on The Blob. don't know whether to spring for it or just wait for word of another issue...

[nitin]

would anyone recommedn The Wayward Bus or The Roots of Heaven? I have most the titles from the sale and never really considered these two but they are tempting.