British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread

[Yami]

Originally Posted by Benoit Blanc

25th July now.

The cinema release date is May 27th

[Benoit Blanc]

Originally Posted by Yami

The cinema release date is May 27th

I didn't know there was a cinema release date.

[CelestialAgent]

Tbf, the BFI’s last cinema releases have been quite limited (though Little Joe, Bait, La haine have played in ODEON before), although the Truffaut season did hit quite a few indies and belatedly in Picturehouse only this month. But I think the name value of Michael Caine would make it a surefire choice for the chains, even if only a one off, but it can be hard to predict. I’m okay not seeing it in the cinema as I know I’ll get the disc, but seeing the restoration a few months early on the big screen will surely be a delight if I’m able to.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

4K review:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=6977

Thanks for the link - thrilled to learn the transfer is aces. My copy arrived today. Pleasantly surprised that it comes in a chipboard-style slipbox and has a booklet. The photos made it look like it was a standard release in a generic case.

I won't be able to watch my copy for some time - I'm currently between 4K TVs because of a move - but very much looking forward to a revisit via UHD. John Hillcoat is a master Director (and storyteller) - shame he's not held in higher esteem in the US.

[mande2013]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Just checked the Amazon listing for Jules et Jim, sounds like an essential release. Unsure if the Moreau conversation and John Player Lecture have appeared on other releases.

Will this be sourced from a newer master than Criterion's blu-ray? The CC disc is, admittedly, already quite good.

[Eibon]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Thanks for the link - thrilled to learn the transfer is aces. My copy arrived today. Pleasantly surprised that it comes in a chipboard-style slipbox and has a booklet. The photos made it look like it was a standard release in a generic case.

I won't be able to watch my copy for some time - I'm currently between 4K TVs because of a move - but very much looking forward to a revisit via UHD. John Hillcoat is a master Director (and storyteller) - shame he's not held in higher esteem in the US.

Your situation underscores my feelings about the release. I am generally keen to get 4K releases when faced with a choice of one or the other but I do wish they had a single dual-format edition as was common in the transition from dvd to blu ray. I only have two 4K players and only one of these is connected to a 4K screen. I'd like the versatility of having a single release pack usable in every room in the house with a screen. It's especially galling in that they could I'm sure easily put the movie and extras on a single blu ray without compromise given the extra are upscaled (the making of is ARC converted to anamorphic 16:9 and looks atrocious, particularly on the stills inserted throughout) or merely SD at 4:3. This should've been a single sku release of BD/UHD with movie and new extras on UHD and movie and SD extras from Tartan on the Blu. Comparing my old dvd, the content is the same but carved up differently and the dvd version of the Making Of actually looks better as it's not converted to full frame 16:9 so the inherent flaws are less obvious.

[greenrose]

Originally Posted by Yami

The Southbank are doing a full Bresson retrospective in June. I'd be surprised if the BFI release Pickpocket on disc seeing as Criterion have already released it in the States and have been re-releasing Bressons that have already had Blu releases here.

This makes me happy. I wonder if a boxset is imminent?

Do you know what films they will be showing?

[sjt]

Originally Posted by greenrose

This makes me happy. I wonder if a boxset is imminent?

Do you know what films they will be showing?

Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, A Man Escaped, The Trial of Joan of Arc, Au hasard Balthazar and Mouchette are those that have been announced so far.

[CelestialAgent]

The Trial of Joan of Arc really deserves an English friendly upgrade from the DVD.

Some of the titles mentioned are Curzon or Criterion so doubt there will be a boxset.

[Yami]

There won't be a box set, the Southbank does retrospectives regularly. But they might release Pickpocket as they're releasing that one wider. And I don't know why Angels of Sin has never been released on DVD outside of France so it would be nice to see that one

[manicsounds]

Originally Posted by mande2013

Will this be sourced from a newer master than Criterion's blu-ray? The CC disc is, admittedly, already quite good.

Both the Criterion and the new BFI come from a 2K restoration. I believe the Artificial Eye Blu-ray was also the same as it looks identical to the Criterion in the DVDBeaver comparison.
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-r...im_blu-ray.htm

The new BFI basically looks the same and doesn't have any indication of being a newer transfer.

[bleedandtrim]

How quick is the BFI Store generally when it comes to shipping?

[greenrose]

Originally Posted by sjt

Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, A Man Escaped, The Trial of Joan of Arc, Au hasard Balthazar and Mouchette are those that have been announced so far.

That's a shame. With the exception of The Trial Of Joan Of Arc, all are available on blu ray. Oh well.

[Jgreenan]

Originally Posted by greenrose

That's a shame. With the exception of The Trial Of Joan Of Arc, all are available on blu ray. Oh well.

There could well be more though, 5 films is small for a bfi season

[minister_x]

Originally Posted by bleedandtrim

How quick is the BFI Store generally when it comes to shipping?

For in stock items, I've had dispatch between 1-2 working days after I've placed my order.

For pre-orders, recent ones (since pandemic) are dispatched in release week and usually arrive the Wed or Thurs after release.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by bleedandtrim

How quick is the BFI Store generally when it comes to shipping?

I’ve only used them once for a preorder, it arrived the day after release.

[raphph]

Signed copies of Liv Ullmann's Faithless here
Mine arrived this morning
https://shop.bfi.org.uk/faithless-blu-ray-signed.html

[blujazz]

Originally Posted by raphph

Signed copies of Liv Ullmann's Faithless here
Mine arrived this morning
https://shop.bfi.org.uk/faithless-blu-ray-signed.html

Ordered. Ended up skipping the event as I was sick so this is a nice consolation prize. :P

[grahams76]

https://shop.bfi.org.uk/get-carter-4...=Pre-order now

Nice. Fed up with endless special editions but this one looks solid and will hopefully end up sub-£25 like The Proposition.

Limited edition 2-disc set
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Audio commentary featuring Michael Caine, Mike Hodges and Wolfgang Suschitzky (2009)
Newly recorded audio commentary featuring Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
Isolated score by Roy Budd
Mike Hodges in Conversation (2022)
Johnny Trunk on Roy Budd (2022): the founder of cult label Trunk Records revisits Roy Budd’s iconic score
Interview with Petra Markham (2022): newly recorded interview with the actress who recalls her work on Get Carter
Interview with Tony Klinger (2022): newly recorded interview with the son of the legendary Michael Klinger, producer of Get Carter
The Ship Hotel - Tyne Main (1967, 33 mins): Philip Trevelyan’s wonderful film about a pub on the banks of the River Tyne and the colourful cast of regulars who frequent it
International theatrical trailer
Michael Caine’s message to premiere attendees (1971, 1 min)
2022 theatrical trailer
Script gallery
80-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing by Mark Kermode, Tim Pelan, John Oliver and Jason Wood. Also includes Alex Cox’s original Moviedrome intro, extracts from the original press book, production stills and notes on the restoration by the BFI’s Douglas Weir
Double-sided poster featuring the original US one-sheet and original UK quad
A set of postcards featuring iconic characters from the film
Newly created English subtitles for the Deaf and partial hearing
Newly created audio description track
**All extras are TBC and subject to change**

[bleedandtrim]

Originally Posted by minister_x

For in stock items, I've had dispatch between 1-2 working days after I've placed my order.

For pre-orders, recent ones (since pandemic) are dispatched in release week and usually arrive the Wed or Thurs after release.

Hmm, ordered vol.1 of Play For Today on Monday and I haven't even had a dispatch notice yet, and was definitely in stock at the time. Maybe they got swamped with Easter sale orders?