British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread

[Stewynewy]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Anyone know if Full Circle still comes with the booklet?

I ordered mine recently from the big HMV sale, and it came with both booklet and slip.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by Stewynewy

I ordered mine recently from the big HMV sale, and it came with both booklet and slip.

I just went ahead & ordered it anyway along with Ken Russell's Gothic in the BFI sale just as the sale was ending.

Need to see what Flipside titles I'm missing & hopefully get them soon before they sell out of the booklet.

[JoePo]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

I just went ahead & ordered it anyway along with Ken Russell's Gothic in the BFI sale just as the sale was ending.

Need to see what Flipside titles I'm missing & hopefully get them soon before they sell out of the booklet.

Too late to be of any help but for reassurance purposes -I ordered Full Circle from the BFI sale and it arrived today with slip and booklet. Chocolat also arrived with a booklet

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by JoePo

Too late to be of any help but for reassurance purposes -I ordered Full Circle from the BFI sale and it arrived today with slip and booklet. Chocolat also arrived with a booklet

My order arrived yesterday & Full Circle arrived with the BFI store offer price (£22.99) sticker on it as well as one of those white security store things you see in the UK. I'm assuming my Flipside title has the whole hog in it.

[CelestialAgent]

Scala no longer comes with a booklet.

Per the Facebook group, Betrayed, Comes a Horseman, Look Back in Anger (but not the Woodfall boxset) and Every Picture Tells a Story are now OOP. Some of these are MGM licenses.

[MifuneFan]

Here are the finalised list of extras for Cooking Price-Wise:

Extras

• Standard definition presented on Blu-ray
• Victoria Price on Cooking Price-Wise (2024): Vincent Price’s daughter, writer and inspirational speaker Victoria Price, reflects upon her father’s love of the finer things in life
• Monster Munch (2024): Queen of the Kitchen Jenny Hammerton - of com - demonstrates how you too can prepare a classic Vincent Price dish in this all-new kitchen caper
• A Treasury of Great Recipes (2024): Jenny Hammerton celebrates Vincent Price’s writing on cookery and his love of all things edible
• Audio commentaries on selected episodes: Episode 1: Potatoes (Vic Pratt and William Fowler), Episode 3: Bacon (Lisa Kerrigan and Dr Josephine Botting) and Episode 4: Cheese (Jenny Hammerton and Peter Fuller)
• A selection of food related films made by the Central Office of Information (1940-1949, 25 mins total): Oatmeal Porridge, When the Pie was Opened, How to Cook Cabbage and The Good Housewife “In Her Kitchen”
• Tea Making Tips (1941, 10 mins): take the strain out of brewing up a perfect cuppa with this handy wartime instructional film
• Centenary Express (1980, 6 mins): a gastronomic journey from Yorkshire to London on board a special train made up of vintage restaurant cars, and hauled by steam
• Optional English descriptive subtitles
• **LIMITED EDITION** Includes O-card and booklet featuring new writing by Victoria Price, Peter Fuller, Vic Pratt and Jenny Hammerton

[Nitroes]

Originally Posted by Nitroes

Nice bit of investment:



https://shop.bfi.org.uk/big-banana-f...t-edition.html
https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ra...ig-banana-feet
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTMZF1HZ/

Pretty good chat with Billy on iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...billy-connolly It's really 2 days of showing him video and recording his reactions. Unfortunately, it's just 45mins.

[MifuneFan]

The finalized details of the extras for Seven Samurai 4K are now up:

Extras

• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Newly recorded audio commentary by film critic Adrian Martin
• Philip Kemp selected scenes commentary (1999, 20 mins): film critic and writer Philip Kemp analyses key scenes from the film. Recorded for the BFI's 1999 DVD release.
• Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – Seven Samurai (2002, 50 mins)
• The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 49 mins): Asian-cinema expert Tony Rayns discusses Kurosawa's career and influence
• My Life in Cinema (1993, 114 mins): a conversation between filmmakers Akira Kurosawa and Nagisa Oshima filmed for the Directors Guild of Japan in 1993 - the two legendary directors discuss Kurosawa's life, career and legacy
• Original trailer
• 2024 restoration trailer
• Image gallery
• Double-sided poster featuring artwork by Matt Needle and the BFI’s poster designed for the film’s rerelease
• A set of four postcards featuring iconic scenes from the film
• Perfect-bound book featuring new and archival writing on the film by Tony Rayns, Cristina Álvarez López, Charlie Brigden, James-Masaki Ryan and Philip Kemp. Also includes original reviews by Gavin Lambert and director Tony Richardson.
• Updated and improved English subtitles

[Doomhunter]

I would like to think that we are not too far from a BFI Nosferatu (1979) UHD

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Doomhunter

I would like to think that we are not too far from a BFI Nosferatu (1979) UHD

It would be nice, especially with the Eggers movie coming out this year. I wonder if they will be releasing Aguirre in UHD.

[The big sleep]

Did "Hindle Wakes" get a dvd release from the bfi? I remember that it was released on VHS...

[Deadend45]

Originally Posted by Doomhunter

I would like to think that we are not too far from a BFI Nosferatu (1979) UHD

'Nosferatu the Vampyre' that is.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by Deadend45

'Nosferatu the Vampyre' that is.

I think the 1979 bit was somewhat of a clue as to which movie already.

If you wanna play though, only the English language version is called that.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by Deadend45

'Nosferatu the Vampyre' that is.

Shout Factory are starting to do Herzog films in 4K, I notice, starting with Aguirre (my favourite). I wonder if BFI will be tempted to upgrade a couple?

[Doomhunter]

Come to think of it, I do prefer the English version. Not because it’s in English, but because some of the scenes are better, in particular the scene where Nos runs across the plaza

[starkrogersthor91]

I’m sure it’s been answered but could someone confirm how the “standard edition” of Get Carter 4K comes.

I’m assuming same discs but no poster / booklet / art cards / hardbox.

Is it packaged in a slipcover?

[Simon_LDT]

Originally Posted by starkrogersthor91

I’m sure it’s been answered but could someone confirm how the “standard edition” of Get Carter 4K comes.

I’m assuming same discs but no poster / booklet / art cards / hardbox.

Is it packaged in a slipcover?

It comes in a standard clear case (not Scanavo but whatever brand took over after Amaray) with both discs (film on 4K and the bonus features on BD) but no booklet or other material.

I actually prefer these clear cases over the horrible black/blue which became the stock blu ray and 4K cases. They look more elegant to me when on the shelf.

[starkrogersthor91]

Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

It comes in a standard clear case (not Scanavo but whatever brand took over after Amaray) with both discs (film on 4K and the bonus features on BD) but no booklet or other material.

I actually prefer these clear cases over the horrible black/blue which became the stock blu ray and 4K cases. They look more elegant to me when on the shelf.

Pretty much what I expected — thanks for confirming.

[alexrinse]

Londoners on the forum may be interested in BFI Home Entertainment:
Come and meet members of the BFI Home Entertainment team for an introduction to the world of DVD, Blu-ray and UHD discs.

[bleedandtrim]

Originally Posted by alexrinse

Londoners on the forum may be interested in BFI Home Entertainment:
Come and meet members of the BFI Home Entertainment team for an introduction to the world of DVD, Blu-ray and UHD discs.

Got my ticket, anyone else here heading? I asked on the BFI FB group and it's gonna be Ben Stoddart and Vic Pratt presenting it, should be insightful!