British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread

[fatboyslim142]

Just been told by Ben Stoddart in the BFI Facebook group that this Flipside is OOP so it can be re-released WITHOUT the extras, presumably the trailer will remain but definitely NOT the 2 short films, which are deleted, or the booklet(?).



This is what Ben Stoddart said, in answer to my question of which Flipside titles were OOP:

It's only a few: Joanna, The Party's Over and Privilege (but as mentioned, that will be re-issued without the extras). A few are currently being looked at for renewal so there's a chance a couple more could go. I can't confirm those at the moment though. If any more are deleted I'll be posting something on this page about it to let people know.

Basically he said that if you have NOT got the Watkins film then get ANY BD copy you can before prices rocket etc.

[drush9999]

I bought The Party's Over used before xmas for 5 quid.

[fatboyslim142]

Just remembered that Ben Stoddart also said the following in responce to either of the two Arnols L Miller titles being OOP. A While ago, I think someone on here said one of them was OOP.

Nope. London in the Raw and Primitive London are both still in print either as Dual Format editions or DVD only.

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Just been told by Ben Stoddart in the BFI Facebook group that this Flipside is OOP so it can be re-released WITHOUT the extras, presumably the trailer will remain but definitely NOT the 2 short films, which are deleted, or the booklet(?).

This is what Ben Stoddart said, in answer to my question of which Flipside titles were OOP:

Basically he said that if you have NOT got the Watkins film then get ANY BD copy you can before prices rocket etc.

That Facebook group is a lifesaver and Stoddart seems like a really nice person

Want to order The Party's Over from Amazon but unsure what to pair it with for free delivery

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

That Facebook group is a lifesaver and Stoddart seems like a really nice person

Want to order The Party's Over from Amazon but unsure what to pair it with for free delivery

I agree. He even told me the following (part of a longer reply), in answer to a question about the Peter Watkins film.

If you struggle to find a copy of it, I do have some in my office. If I’m ever allowed back I’ll check and try and help you out.

[jackranderson]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

I agree. He even told me the following (part of a longer reply), in answer to a question about the Peter Watkins film.

Wow what a legend,

[raphph]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

That Facebook group is a lifesaver and Stoddart seems like a really nice person

Want to order The Party's Over from Amazon but unsure what to pair it with for free delivery

Don’t suppose you can send a link? Is it just the generic BFI page on FB?

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by raphph

Don’t suppose you can send a link? Is it just the generic BFI page on FB?

It is a public group https://www.facebook.com/groups/bfidvd/

[justwannaboogie]

Do BFI offer replacement discs? Just got hold of a brand new copy of Revolution but it skips, freezes and gives read errors. There's a define blue tint to the data side.

[Bonzi]

Could anyone post pictures of the Marlene Dietrich at Universal set, please?

[Mattmck99]

Originally Posted by Bonzi

Could anyone post pictures of the Marlene Dietrich at Universal set, please?

Received my copy this morning:

[CelestialAgent]

Digipacks just like the Indicator set!

What’s with the old Universal logo being on the back?

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Digipacks just like the Indicator set!

"Mom, can we have 'Marlene Dietrich & Josef von Sternberg at Paramount'?"
"No we have 'Marlene Dietrich & Josef von Sternberg at Paramount' at home"
"Marlene Dietrich & Josef von Sternberg at Paramount" at home:

[Show spoiler]

[tenderheartbear]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Digipacks just like the Indicator set!

What’s with the old Universal logo being on the back?

I hope it's the same height as Indicator's Paramount set.

Guess I'll find out tomorrow when mine arrives.

[UnionJackMix]

I just placed my order earlier today, the soonest I could place it for shipping to me. I can't wait!

[CouncilSpectre]

It’s a gorgeous set, really lovely.

I hadn’t seen any packaging shots before it arrived so wasn’t expecting anything as lavish as it’s turned out being.

Highest compliment I can give it is that it won’t look out of place next to the Indicator set at all!

[ASLAN]

Originally Posted by nitin

Some more comments in the next day or so but Deep End is an unbelievably stunnning film!!

I loved Deep End and then realised the editor was working in my uni at the time and asked him to sign my copy and had a very long chat with him. Actually a very nice guy.

[Bonzi]

Originally Posted by Mattmck99

Received my copy this morning:

Thanks!
I wanted to know if the packaging is different from the other BFI box sets that I own: flimsy slipboxes with slim cases.

[magnetiques]

the bfi's dietrich set is like a blend of criterion and indicator's approaches, in terms of design. nice to see they put that much of an effort in their release, too.

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by magnetiques

the bfi's dietrich set is like a blend of criterion and indicator's approaches, in terms of design. nice to see they put that much of an effort in their release, too.

To me the packaging exactly mirrors recent Indicator boxsets.
If you have Fu Manchu or Columbia Noir 1 you know what to expect.