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Blu Titan · 10-07-2012, 02:45 PM

Exciting news about Major Dundee

. TT's first 2 disc edition and reasonably priced at $34.99. A must have.

JoeDeM · 10-07-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Exciting news about Major Dundee

. TT's first 2 disc edition and reasonably priced at $34.99. A must have.

I hope they do this one for January, I love this movie and really looking forward to it.

rdodolak · 10-07-2012, 03:21 PM

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I hope they do this one for January, I love this movie and really looking forward to it.

March or April.

ROclockCK · 10-08-2012, 02:20 AM

...nice to see Swamp Water finally receiving some serious cineaste attention and appreciation. Next to Rapture, Jean Renoir's lost American masterpiece is the most undeservedly neglected title in TT's collection.

I was particularly glad they picked up on Swamp Water's John Ford trappings...I noticed a distinct John Huston vibe there as well. This film was a total surprise for me, although I suppose it shouldn't have been considering its filmmaker made two of my all-time favourites, La règle du jeu and La Grande Illusion. I guess I'm just baffled why "Renoir in America" took this long to surface...and I'm still surprised that Criterion never went after it. But at least it finally got done, and done exceptionally well. Lovers of 40s black and white will be especially rewarded.

For all the recent 'sturm und drang' over TT's 80s horror output, I still think it's all this *lost* film arcana that TT has been quietly doing such a superb job exhuming from the vaults, which will eventually be what this label is most lauded for, and ultimately treasured. Coincidentally, I just watched Swamp Water again last night and was even more impressed than my first viewing. For anyone with an adventurous cinematic bent, this is one of the most amazing titles you'll ever buy blind.

oildude · 10-08-2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

...nice to see Swamp Water finally receiving some serious cineaste attention and appreciation. Next to Rapture, Jean Renoir's lost American masterpiece is the most undeservedly neglected title in TT's collection.

I was particularly glad they picked up on Swamp Water's John Ford trappings...I noticed a distinct John Huston vibe there as well. This film was a total surprise for me, although I suppose it shouldn't have been considering its filmmaker made two of my all-time favourites, La règle du jeu and La Grande Illusion. I guess I'm just baffled why "Renoir in America" took this long to surface...and I'm still surprised that Criterion never went after it. But at least it finally got done, and done exceptionally well. Lovers of 40s black and white will be especially rewarded.

For all the recent 'sturm und drang' over TT's 80s horror output, I still think it's all this *lost* film arcana that TT has been quietly doing such a superb job exhuming from the vaults, which will eventually be what this label is most lauded for, and ultimately treasured. Coincidentally, I just watched Swamp Water again last night and was even more impressed than my first viewing. For anyone with an adventurous cinematic bent, this is one of the most amazing titles you'll ever buy blind.

Nice post, Rck. And I appreciate how well written the article is regarding some of the history behind how Renoir came to the U.S. and how he made the film. I like the fact that it places emphasis on location shooting versus a studio lot......I really appreciate these older films that incorporated actual locations into their fabric.

I think black and white has never looked better than in Rapture, Swamp Water, and The Wayward Bus. All three are positively stunning. Rapture and Swamp Water are definitely fantastic blind buys, for anyone who has an appreciation for well acted dramas with just enough suspense and danger to keep things interesting. Rapture is the film that made me take notice of Twilight Time, a completely unknown film, blind buy, and it floored me with how good it is.

oildude · 10-08-2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

...nice to see Swamp Water finally receiving some serious cineaste attention and appreciation. Next to Rapture, Jean Renoir's lost American masterpiece is the most undeservedly neglected title in TT's collection.

Not meaning to stray too far off-topic, but I noticed on the page containing the review of Swamp Water, is a link to their most recent review - none other than one of my favorite action adventure films The Wild Geese. The news is good....great PQ and a new appreciation for how the film, often dismissed as a Dirty Dozen-style actioner, is actually layered with very good acting with a script that explores deeper issues revolving around post-colonial Africa. The ending of the film is still one of the most pulse pounding and heartbreaking I have ever seen. So I am excited it is out in Region B, but still waiting on it to reach Region A.

One thing, though, the review says it is released by Arrow. I thought it was being released by Severin.

Blu2u · 10-08-2012, 07:06 PM

It's Severin in the US. Arrow in the UK.

ROclockCK · 10-08-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2u

It's Severin in the US. Arrow in the UK.

Apologies to the board for continuing this sidebar subject, but I really wanted to pre-order The Wild Geese Blu-ray Blu2u. Yet Amazon lists only Arrow's U.K. Region B version, and a label search on ImportCDs no longer shows any results. Even when I clicked on Severin's own Store, it threw an error. Any idea how to get through with an order for this title?

Anyone? Bueller??

Blu2u · 10-08-2012, 08:58 PM

Rumors are abounding that Severin is done. If I am not mistaken, they have come out and said they are just on hiatus for the moment. Who knows? I don't want to wait so I will get the UK version.

HyperRealist · 10-08-2012, 09:09 PM

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Rumors are abounding that Severin is done. If I am not mistaken, they have come out and said they are just on hiatus for the moment. Who knows? I don't want to wait so I will get the UK version.

good riddance

wormraper · 10-08-2012, 10:28 PM

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good riddance

agreed, glad to see those punks go

HyperRealist · 10-08-2012, 10:42 PM

awesome! this would have been a killer cover.

ROclockCK · 10-08-2012, 10:45 PM

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awesome!

[Show spoiler]

Yowsa! For once, I'm speechless*...

* "...and the crowd ROARS!"

Blu Titan · 10-08-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

awesome! this would have been a killer cover.

[Show spoiler]

The cover art and the booklet for this Blu-ray look fantastic. Not sure who is doing this, but he/she is great

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ROclockCK · 10-08-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

The cover art and the booklet for this Blu-ray look fantastic. Not sure who is doing this, but he/she is great

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My post got buried quickly by our discussion of other topics Blu, but dude's name is Louis Falzarano of Soda Design.

This insert cover seems to be a stylization of a key element from this Spanish version of the poster art:

EddieLarkin · 10-08-2012, 11:28 PM

I can't find much praise at all for the film, but this artwork sure makes it look intriguing.

HyperRealist · 10-08-2012, 11:33 PM

It reminds me of Prince of Persia video game.

oildude · 10-09-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

awesome! this would have been a killer cover.

[Show spoiler]

I agree. I like the cover art for TROR, even though to me on first glance it looks too much like a horror film - the colors and modern interpretation are striking. But that booklet cover - wow!

Blu Titan · 10-09-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

My post got buried quickly by our discussion of other topics Blu, but dude's name is Louis Falzarano of Soda Design.

This insert cover seems to be a stylization of a key element from this Spanish version of the poster art:

ahh, good find

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Brad1107 · 10-09-2012, 01:03 PM

Has anyone from overseas received their NOTLD and Enemy Mine orders yet? I'm in Australia and didn't take the insurance for the first time so am sort of worrying that they won't turn up now.

By the way, if you do get the insurance, but your package doesn't show up... what happens if it's a title they've sold out of? Do they have a certain amount of extra copies for replacements and reviewers?

10-08-2012, 02:20 AM	#2724
ROclockCK Power Member Member since:Oct 2011	Well, it's about time... ...nice to see Swamp Water finally receiving some serious cineaste attention and appreciation. Next to Rapture, Jean Renoir's lost American masterpiece is the most undeservedly neglected title in TT's collection. I was particularly glad they picked up on *Swamp Water's John Ford trappings...I noticed a distinct John Huston vibe there as well. This film was a total surprise for me, although I suppose it shouldn't have been considering its filmmaker made two of my all-time favourites, La règle du jeu* and La Grande Illusion. I guess I'm just baffled why "Renoir in America" took this long to surface...and I'm still surprised that Criterion never went after it. But at least it finally got done, and done exceptionally well. Lovers of 40s black and white will be especially rewarded. For all the recent 'sturm und drang' over TT's 80s horror output, I still think it's all this lost film arcana that TT has been quietly doing such a superb job exhuming from the vaults, which will eventually be what this label is most lauded for, and ultimately treasured. Coincidentally, I just watched Swamp Water again last night and was even more impressed than my first viewing. For anyone with an adventurous cinematic bent, this is one of the most amazing titles you'll ever buy blind.

10-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#2732
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	awesome! this would have been a killer cover. Last edited by HyperRealist; 10-08-2012 at 10:45 PM.

10-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#2721
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Exciting news about Major Dundee . TT's first 2 disc edition and reasonably priced at $34.99. A must have.

10-08-2012, 07:06 PM	#2727
Blu2u Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Trading Score:228	It's Severin in the US. Arrow in the UK.

10-08-2012, 08:58 PM	#2729
Blu2u Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Trading Score:228	Rumors are abounding that Severin is done. If I am not mistaken, they have come out and said they are just on hiatus for the moment. Who knows? I don't want to wait so I will get the UK version.

10-08-2012, 11:28 PM	#2736
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:659 Blu-ray collection:4699 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	I can't find much praise at all for the film, but this artwork sure makes it look intriguing.

10-08-2012, 11:33 PM	#2737
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	It reminds me of Prince of Persia video game.

10-09-2012, 01:03 PM	#2740
Brad1107 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray collection:429	Has anyone from overseas received their NOTLD and Enemy Mine orders yet? I'm in Australia and didn't take the insurance for the first time so am sort of worrying that they won't turn up now. By the way, if you do get the insurance, but your package doesn't show up... what happens if it's a title they've sold out of? Do they have a certain amount of extra copies for replacements and reviewers?

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