Twilight Time Discussion Thread - Page 1177 - Blu-ray Forum

RalphoR · 09-21-2016, 07:16 PM

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(I wish I was a comedian. There must be so many comebacks there).

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And virility is the first.

You goofballs lol.....if I have to explain the joke it wasn't funny in the first place!! I definitely won't give up my day job

jayembee · 09-21-2016, 07:33 PM

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I'm starting to think I might swap out one of the seven I have in mind to buy this time around for The Blue Lagoon. It's not a film I'm particularly interested in having on my shelf for $30 or even $20. But for $10...and given that it's in pretty low quantity now...

So much for that plan.

TT mentioned on Facebook today that The Blue Lagoon is sold out as of yesterday.

Abdrewes · 09-21-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jmclick

I placed another bundle order yesterday, after taking advantage of the first offer a few weeks back. This time there were six titles I was curious about; it wasn't much of a stretch to add a seventh, especially since Alamo Bay stars Ed Harris, one of my favorite actors..

You may be very taken aback by Alamo Bay. It's an unflinching and possibly absurdly amped up portrait of racism in a small southern fishing town. As a fan of Ed Harris, there may be some interest there as he is one of the most deplorable and deplorably racist characters I've seen.

I'm glad I own it as a connoisseur of controversial films, but I doubt I'll revisit it any time soon.

jmclick · 09-21-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

You may be very taken aback by Alamo Bay. It's an unflinching and possibly absurdly amped up portrait of racism in a small southern fishing town. As a fan of Ed Harris, there may be some interest there as he is one of the most deplorable and deplorably racist characters I've seen.

I'm glad I own it as a connoisseur of controversial films, but I doubt I'll revisit it any time soon.

Hmmm. Your comments have certainly ramped up my curiosity concerning this film, and Harris' performance. This is truly a blind buy for me; all I knew when I ordered it was that it's one of the few Harris films I'm unfamiliar with, and that it is based on a true story that took place in Texas. I'll be interested to see how it plays out ... thanks for spiking my interest.

oubukibun · 09-21-2016, 09:02 PM

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I'm not sure if TT still has access to MGM's archives, but more and more, Nicholas Nickleby (2002) seems to me like such a perfect TT port of an under-appreciated release MGM will probably never put out themselves. I can even see this under Olive Films, but, <shudder>, here's hoping someone out there decides on the better option. A lossless track of the lovely Rachel Portman score would be quite, er, lovely.

Anyway, just a thought. I've had the film poster (and the film, as a result) in my head for a while now, with the Twilight Time label right over it, colored gold just like the borders of the poster itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7lenqzIGwI

TWILIGHT TIME, YOU MADE MY WISH COME TRUE! I've been waiting ages to replace the DVD! I can't believe it's actually happening!

Oh, and here's a link to the rest of the releases for November and December (courtesy of HiDefDigest):

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...ber-2016/35178

Abdrewes · 09-21-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jmclick

Hmmm. Your comments have certainly ramped up my curiosity concerning this film, and Harris' performance. This is truly a blind buy for me; all I knew when I ordered it was that it's one of the few Harris films I'm unfamiliar with, and that it is based on a true story that took place in Texas. I'll be interested to see how it plays out ... thanks for spiking my interest.

My pleasure! I've been mulling the film over all day (I saw it for the first time last night) and I doubt I'll make up my mind any time soon. It's too powerful and socially relevant to make an on-the-fly judgment.

It's a hell of a conversation piece, though, and I hope to read your thoughts on it!

Reddington · 09-21-2016, 09:40 PM

Was able to get in on a group buy for Pal Joey and The Wayward Bus, thanks to a great member who posted in the dedicated deal thread.

Very interesting to see how this promotion plays out for SAE, and whether we see the like again. And will there be a sale over the Holidays in addition?

Plenty of TT titles on my Wishlist; plus, hopefully a Warner Archive sale coming up; plus, B&N Criterion in November; plus, I've gone region-free, so the world of Region B has opened up for me.

Man, life is good!

oildude · 09-22-2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oubukibun

TWILIGHT TIME, YOU MADE MY WISH COME TRUE! I've been waiting ages to replace the DVD! I can't believe it's actually happening!

Oh, and here's a link to the rest of the releases for November and December (courtesy of HiDefDigest):

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...ber-2016/35178

There is no need to link to any other site for up-to-date release information than the first post of this thread. I am glad TT is releasing a film you really wanted, but I don't understand why you would drop in here and post another website for release information. Please visit the OP sometime.

oubukibun · 09-22-2016, 01:43 AM

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There is no need to link to any other site for up-to-date release information than the first post of this thread. I am glad TT is releasing a film you really wanted, but I don't understand why you would drop in here and post another website for release information. Please visit the OP sometime.

Thanks. I usually just work my way from the latest posts back. Totally forgot the 1st page got updated as the releases were announced, my bad.

That being said, I can't tell if the wink is meant to be off-the-cuff or a smug and patronizing aside. Honestly, it's cool either way, but there are so many ****** in this community who pounce on people for the smallest things, that I just have to mention it.

Won't happen again. Also, yes, I'm stoked for this release!

q-BUZZ-p · 09-22-2016, 03:37 AM

I'm a little surprised The Blue Lagoon sold out as quickly as it did once the sale was announced. Oildude reported there was fewer than 220 copies left, but that is a lot of copies to sell that quickly in less than a day from when the sale was announced. I wonder if a Ebay storefront bought a really large quantity, like 50 copies. I would have bought it, but I don't feel like I missed out too much. A film, like The Blue Lagoon and Sleepless in Seattle, will eventually get released again on blu-ray. I'm more worried about the niche films that will not get a blu-ray release again. All and all, it is cool Screen Archives is doing this sale with the now 26 blu-rays listed.

On a side note, I watched my copy of American Buffalo and enjoyed the film. I read a lot of people saying they thought it was not as good as the theater production, but Hoffman and Franz had solid performances. It was a good blind buy.

s7e · 09-22-2016, 04:53 AM

American Buffalo is in my top 5 TT releases. That is the perfect film for me.

English Patient · 09-22-2016, 11:44 AM

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American Buffalo is in my top 5 TT releases. That is the perfect film for me.

It's in my top 5 TT releases as well. It's a great companion piece to Glengarry Glen Ross. I wish TT would license Mamet's version of The Winslow Boy, which is superb - a G-rated Mamet film.

Hellhound · 09-23-2016, 05:50 AM

Is TT doing anything to address the issue of the eco-cases being used on Theatre of Blood or are they just ignoring it?

baheidstu · 09-23-2016, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellhound

Is TT doing anything to address the issue of the eco-cases being used on Theatre of Blood or are they just ignoring it?

There have already been several posts about it earlier in the thread.

Hellhound · 09-23-2016, 07:04 AM

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There have already been several posts about it earlier in the thread.

The only posts I could find on it said they were looking into it over a month ago, but thanks for your helpful non-answer.

rdodolak · 09-23-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellhound

Is TT doing anything to address the issue of the eco-cases being used on Theatre of Blood or are they just ignoring it?

If you mean whether TT will send out a new, non-eco case then the answer is no.

krasnoludek · 09-23-2016, 10:44 AM

I wonder, though, whether they will go an replace existing stock in their warehouse with non-eco cases. There was talk a few months ago about people receiving titles that had been in the first batch of accidental eco case titles and finding that they had gotten non-eco cases. Maybe TT will swap out Theatre of Blood's cases as well.

StingingVelvet · 09-23-2016, 11:19 PM

They said it was a mistake and corrected it. I don't think an eco-case is an issue deserving of a recall or exchange. If it bothers people that much then swap it with some crappy Universal catalog release you don't care much about.

Martin_31 · 09-23-2016, 11:27 PM

Can anyone post a photo of their TT collection with the clear cases? I want to see how they look together compared to the few that I have but in blue cases. I'm not sure if I should upgrade the blue to clear cases, or if I buy newer editions to change them into blue cases? I have a bundle coming in but next week and there from the first releases so those will be in blue cases. And TT sells clear cases on their website, right? Thanks!

Brad1963 · 09-23-2016, 11:43 PM

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can anyone post a photo of their tt collection with the clear cases? I want to see how they look together compared to the few that i have but in blue cases. I'm not sure if i should upgrade the blue to clear cases, or if i buy newer editions to change them into blue cases? I have a bundle coming in but next week and there from the first releases so those will be in blue cases. And tt sells clear cases on their website, right? Thanks!

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09-21-2016, 09:40 PM	#23527
Reddington Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2015 Trading Score:1	Was able to get in on a group buy for Pal Joey and The Wayward Bus, thanks to a great member who posted in the dedicated deal thread. Very interesting to see how this promotion plays out for SAE, and whether we see the like again. And will there be a sale over the Holidays in addition? Plenty of TT titles on my Wishlist; plus, hopefully a Warner Archive sale coming up; plus, B&N Criterion in November; plus, I've gone region-free, so the world of Region B has opened up for me. Man, life is good!

09-22-2016, 03:37 AM	#23530
q-BUZZ-p Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2014 Location:The Shire	I'm a little surprised *The Blue Lagoon* sold out as quickly as it did once the sale was announced. Oildude reported there was fewer than 220 copies left, but that is a lot of copies to sell that quickly in less than a day from when the sale was announced. I wonder if a Ebay storefront bought a really large quantity, like 50 copies. I would have bought it, but I don't feel like I missed out too much. A film, like *The Blue Lagoon* and *Sleepless in Seattle, will eventually get released again on blu-ray. I'm more worried about the niche films that will not get a blu-ray release again. All and all, it is cool Screen Archives is doing this sale with the now 26 blu-rays listed. On a side note, I watched my copy of American Buffalo* and enjoyed the film. I read a lot of people saying they thought it was not as good as the theater production, but Hoffman and Franz had solid performances. It was a good blind buy.

09-22-2016, 04:53 AM	#23531
s7e Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:673 Blu-ray collection:10373 DVD collection:1451 Trading Score:54	American Buffalo is in my top 5 TT releases. That is the perfect film for me.

09-23-2016, 05:50 AM	#23533
Hellhound Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:545 Blu-ray collection:7175 DVD collection:757 Trading Score:1	Is TT doing anything to address the issue of the eco-cases being used on Theatre of Blood or are they just ignoring it?

09-23-2016, 10:44 AM	#23537
krasnoludek Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New Haven, CT 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:1131 DVD collection:29	I wonder, though, whether they will go an replace existing stock in their warehouse with non-eco cases. There was talk a few months ago about people receiving titles that had been in the first batch of accidental eco case titles and finding that they had gotten non-eco cases. Maybe TT will swap out Theatre of Blood's cases as well.

09-23-2016, 11:19 PM	#23538
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:851 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	They said it was a mistake and corrected it. I don't think an eco-case is an issue deserving of a recall or exchange. If it bothers people that much then swap it with some crappy Universal catalog release you don't care much about.

09-23-2016, 11:27 PM	#23539
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	Can anyone post a photo of their TT collection with the clear cases? I want to see how they look together compared to the few that I have but in blue cases. I'm not sure if I should upgrade the blue to clear cases, or if I buy newer editions to change them into blue cases? I have a bundle coming in but next week and there from the first releases so those will be in blue cases. And TT sells clear cases on their website, right? Thanks!

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