British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by Telstar

According to posted cover art, yes.

I see nothing on the cover art that confirms that DAUGHTER OF HORROR will be included. It does say "Dual format edition," but that could mean that both Blu-ray and DVD discs will be included.

[magnetiques]

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(didn't realise pic was that big, not trying to be funny!)

[Rayjg]

Not that I can order them anyway, being in the US, but why are so many BFI releases out of stock at Amazon UK?

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

Not that I can order them anyway, being in the US, but why are so many BFI releases out of stock at Amazon UK?

which ones in particular? might be OOP, might be between print runs

[Rayjg]

I was just browsing random titles and they only seemed to be available by third party sellers. It might be the site recognizing my location because when I searched for titles under Otto Preminger the first page was oddly all US releases. I had to add BFI to the search to bring up the UK release.

[Telstar]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Dementia, incredible!

The old Kino dvd is one of my prized possessions, and for me this announcement is one of the brightest lights in this incredibly bleak year. Hoping BFI does justice to this "'cosmic despair' version of It's a Wonderful Life" (Glenn Erickson) in the extras department with, say, a juicy commentary from Guy Maddin... maybe even tag teaming with David Lynch. I can dream, right?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Yep, I grabbed the Preminger set and received it today here in the States. Anybody who wants any of the Fox titles or even thinks they may enjoy any of them, it's time to grab them especially if they are being deleted at the end of the month.

Assuming that BFI ever send out my pending order, and their editions of Carmen Jones and Night and the City make it in it, I'll have all of their Fox BDs except The Leopard. And the only one of their Fox DVD releases that I don't have yet that I'd like is the first Borzage set (I have the second one).

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by magnetiques

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(didn't realise pic was that big, not trying to be funny!)

Good to see that. When I entered DEMENTIA at the top of this page, the cover shown there did not have that added info. Perhaps it was added later?

[OceanBlue]

Definitely going to get the title Dementia. Still to get the titles Scandal and Cosh Boy, and likely going to get The Good Die Young.

[IanSchultz23]

I suggested Joe Dante’s trailer from hell of Daughter of horror and there might be some more surprises.

[Stoicdelon]

Originally Posted by Dr. Feelgood

Had a quick run through...nothing, it's all JLG.

Finally got mine. Exactly a week after dispatch. Was sent in a real sturdy cardboard envelope and was given a pack of candy as a little consolation for omitting the magazine from my order. Superb service!

Luckily no corner bends or anything at all except a few mm rip near the left upper corner near the spine, but that's not an issue at all. Super stoked!

[Stoicdelon]

Thank you BFI!

Sending wild strawberry candy to a Swede... this is no coincidence

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I haven't regularly bought a film magazine in 15+ years but I am tempted to subscribe to Sight and Sound. Living in Ireland, is it worth £6.25 an issue? Are the special issues (Godard, Ghibli) part of the subscription or extra?

[jackranderson]

Originally Posted by gap

I haven't regularly bought a film magazine in 15+ years but I am tempted to subscribe to Sight and Sound. Living in Ireland, is it worth £6.25 an issue? Are the special issues (Godard, Ghibli) part of the subscription or extra?

Absolutely, I think I pay £50 per annum and the issues are always great - especially the recent anime special. As well as the physical magazines you also get access to all their previous issues on the app dating all the way back to 1932! The one time I had an issue with a ripped magazine they replaced it no questions asked.

As far as I’m concerned, the best film mag out there, Little White Lies is great too with lots of lovely art but some of their writing borders on teeny in the worst way possible.

Also I’m not sure if they’re still doing it but when I subscribed to 12 months - they gave me Varda by Agnes blu-Ray free of charge.

[Dr. Feelgood]

Originally Posted by Stoicdelon

Thank you BFI!

Sending wild strawberry candy to a Swede... this is no coincidence

Well, now I'm seriously jealous !

On a serious note though, I am really underwhelmed by their service.

Apart from receiving the magazine in the condition I did, I received also Tokyo Story, inside a jiffy bag (thankfully intact, I guess by pure chance).

This was my 1st order through their shop and I want to become a regular, but based on my recent experience, I will really think about it next time.
Maybe it was just an unfortunate mishap, based on your order.

[Stoicdelon]

Originally Posted by Dr. Feelgood

Well, now I'm seriously jealous !

On a serious note though, I am really underwhelmed by their service.

Apart from receiving the magazine in the condition I did, I received also Tokyo Story, inside a jiffy bag (thankfully intact, I guess by pure chance).

This was my 1st order through their shop and I want to become a regular, but based on my recent experience, I will really think about it next time.
Maybe it was just an unfortunate mishap, based on your order.

Yes, I would've been disappointed if I were in your shoes myself.

Are you sure the mailman didn't mangle it while trying to put it in the mailbox? It was quite big. Then again, I'm not sure how big your mailbox is.

I also got Tokyo Story in a white jiffy bag, but it was decently padded with bubble wrap. Would've preferred something like an Eureka box though.

[Dr. Feelgood]

Originally Posted by Stoicdelon

Yes, I would've been disappointed if I were in your shoes myself.

Are you sure the mailman didn't mangle it while trying to put it in the mailbox? It was quite big. Then again, I'm not sure how big your mailbox is.

I also got Tokyo Story in a white jiffy bag, but it was decently padded with bubble wrap. Would've preferred something like an Eureka box though.

My mailbox is more or less of the same size, so I believe that it wasn't mistreated by the mailman (I wouldn't be surprised though :P). We receive various magazines in my apartment block, all of them in pristine condition. But even if that'd be the case, this is another reason, why you need a cardboard envelope and not a plastic bag.
Anyway, I'll send them a nice email, stating my feedback on the matter. Hopefully, they will consider it. I never judge anything, from just a single experience. It's not fair really.

[Stoicdelon]

Originally Posted by Dr. Feelgood

My mailbox is more or less of the same size, so I believe that it wasn't mistreated by the mailman (I wouldn't be surprised though :P). We receive various magazines in my apartment block, all of them in pristine condition. But even if that'd be the case, this is another reason, why you need a cardboard envelope and not a plastic bag.
Anyway, I'll send them a nice email, stating my feedback on the matter. Hopefully, they will consider it. I never judge anything, from just a single experience. It's not fair really.

I didn't really think about it until now but... did you get your magazine in a PLASTIC bag? Mine was delivered in an A4 thick cardboard envelope..

[Dr. Feelgood]

Originally Posted by Stoicdelon

I didn't really think about it until now but... did you get your magazine in a PLASTIC bag? Mine was delivered in an A4 thick cardboard envelope..

Yes, a transparent plastic bag to be more exact. Shame I immediately threw it away (I was a bit mad at the moment).

[Stoicdelon]

Originally Posted by Dr. Feelgood

Yes, a transparent plastic bag to be more exact. Shame I immediately threw it away (I was a bit mad at the moment).

Horrible. I'd send an e-mail right away. They're very accommodable.