Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[filmmusic]

Garden of Evil review at DVDbeaver.

Hmmm, although the TT has better detail of course (is it coming from a 4K scan?) (but sometimes it hides under the high contrast), I prefer the color timing/contrast of the other blurays which is much more natural and doesn't feature those orange oversaturated faces..

Also DVDbeaver mentions that:

seems vertically more accurate - making the other 2 Blu-rays appear slightly vertically stretched (longer, thinner faces).

I wouldn't entirely agree with this.

The TT may be more accurate to the original theatrical presentation which features the cinemascope "mumps" but the most accurate to the actors' faces, are the other Blurays, meaning they have corrected the mumps.

I myself don't know what to do sometimes with these films.
See them as they originally were presented with the mumps, or correct this with my player's settings?

[Scottie]

Is it okay to remove "Screen Archives Entertainment Exclusive" from Twilight Time titles?

[oildude]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Is it okay to remove "Screen Archives Entertainment Exclusive" from Twilight Time titles?

Yes. Since TT now has their own website as a sales point in addition to SAE, a few months ago they asked that "Screen Archives Exclusive" not be included in the listing for new title announcements. That is why it has disappeared from recent announcements.

If you are asking because you want to go back an remove it from past titles, go ahead.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by oildude

Yes. Since TT now has their own website as a sales point in addition to SAE, a few months ago they asked that "Screen Archives Exclusive" not be included in the listing for new title announcements. That is why it has disappeared from recent announcements.

If you are asking because you want to go back an remove it from past titles, go ahead.

Excellent. Once I finish fixing the Criterion database, I'm going to work on TT.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Excellent. Once I finish fixing the Criterion database, I'm going to work on TT.

Note that most of the earlier TT titles are still available only at SAE, so you'll have to cross check their availability at both sites.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Note that most of the earlier TT titles are still available only at SAE, so you'll have to cross check their availability at both sites.

Interesting.

Should I list the OOP as Screen Archives Exclusive, like NotLD, Alfredo Garcia (original release), Leave Her to Heaven, etc.?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Interesting.

Should I list the OOP as Screen Archives Exclusive, like NotLD, Alfredo Garcia (original release), Leave Her to Heaven, etc.?

Those were SAE exclusives so I'd say yes, although not all OOP titles were exclusives.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Note that most of the earlier TT titles are still available only at SAE, so you'll have to cross check their availability at both sites.

Good call. I forgot about that.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by oildude

You, sir, are a dedicated madman. As much as I support TT, I draw the line at selling my car to fund my collection.

[Show spoiler]

What about selling your blood? Would you draw the line there, too?

[oildude]

Twilight Time Movies: Woody Allen's riveting CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS becomes the latest TT Blu to slip below the 500 remaining mark...don't miss out on this classic...snatch it up while you can. Only at http://www.screenarchives.com

First post in thread has been updated. A new title moves on to the low quantity list. This is the only announcement I have seen post-sale regarding a low quantity update.

[s7e]

Twilight Time Movies: Woody Allen's riveting CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS becomes the latest TT Blu to slip below the 500 remaining mark...don't miss out on this classic...snatch it up while you can. Only at http://www.screenarchives.com

Such a great film!

[The Great Owl]

I just placed an order for The Eddy Duchin Story and Anastasia.

I hope they're good!

[oildude]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just placed an order for The Eddy Duchin Story and Anastasia.

I hope they're good!

I haven't watched Anastasia yet, but The Eddy Duchin Story is a favorite of mine. One of Tyrone Power's best films, with great performances from Kim Novak and Victoria Shaw. It is one of Novak's most memorable roles, in my opinion.

Whatever you do, do not read the IMDb plotline summary. The person who wrote it summarized the entire film.

[RalphoR]

First Men in the Moon must be close to only having 100 copies left. It will probably sell out right as TT announces The 3 Worlds of Gulliver.

[morg999]

Originally Posted by oildude

First post in thread has been updated. A new title moves on to the low quantity list. This is the only announcement I have seen post-sale regarding a low quantity update.

Looks like a move from the wishlist to the cart..!! Don't want to miss.

[mja345]

Man, "Devil in a Blue Dress" is a great film. Hadn't seen it in a few years before watching the BD tonight. Special movie. Washington, Cheadle, and Sizemore are all incredible in it. Please check it out if you haven't seen it.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by mja345

Man, "Devil in a Blue Dress" is a great film. Hadn't seen it in a few years before watching the BD tonight. Special movie. Washington, Cheadle, and Sizemore are all incredible in it. Please check it out if you haven't seen it.

I second this. It's a great piece of neo-noir. It took me a couple of viewings to really appreciate it, but it's a fantastic film with some great performances and thoroughly recommended for anyone who likes Philip Marlowe type detective flicks (as mja345 obviously does as per his avatar). Don Cheadle is both scary and hilarious as Mouse.

[RalphoR]

Will September/October titles be announced next Saturday? I haven't picked up a TT bd since Born Free so I'm hoping for some good upcoming titles.

[hockeyshark91]

No SAE/TT Memorial Day sale? 🙁

[Worship.my.wreck]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Will September/October titles be announced next Saturday? I haven't picked up a TT bd since Born Free so I'm hoping for some good upcoming titles.

Yeah so far the only upcoming title I'm interested in is Theatre of Blood.