Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[yellowcakeuf6]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Kudos to TT for lowering the price when they know and acknowledge a transfer isn't up to par. Wish other studios would do the same instead of just throwing whatever they get on a disc with no regard. Although it's a shame better elements could be found.

Yes, this is the way to go in these situations. I applaud them for it. I will assume that the transfer for Comes A Horseman could be greatly improved with extensive digital restoration, but maybe Twilight Time could address that. If so, it brings up the other problem that we have the tools to do it, but they're too expensive to use in most situations (deep catalog titles), which is a shame.

[78deluxe]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Kudos to TT for lowering the price when they know and acknowledge a transfer isn't up to par. Wish other studios would do the same instead of just throwing whatever they get on a disc with no regard. Although it's a shame better elements could be found.

It is a mixed bag.

They do the same amount of work in the transfer as they do for any other release...so they offer this one at a lower price...?

It would make sense if the company was Criterion who actually do work on the material. But for a company that only releases exactly what they are provided from the studio, not sure it is entirely commendable.

I am however glad that they chose to release it than to just flat out reject a master because it isn't perfect and provide a warning. I personally think they should provide a short clip of all of their releases, just so people have a ball park idea of quality. It is very simple to do.

[RalphoR]

A very quiet preorder day.....nothing for me but might pick up The Mad Magician down the road.

[The Great Owl]

I just pre-ordered...

The Mad Magician
Two For the Road
The Keys of the Kingdom

I hope everyone had a great holiday!

[Cocophone]

I did a last minute "audible" and ordered from Masters of Cinema to save some cash. I have a region free bluray player so I may as well get some use out of it.

[SMOOT]

The Mad Magician & The Three Stooges ordered here

[Jobla]

I'm a little spent from the holidays, but I did preorder THE MAD MAGICIAN.

[noirjunkie]

Has anyone seen Bullet Train? That title is also offered at a discount ($25 instead of the usual $30), and I'm hoping the discounted pricing doesn't have anything to do with subpar elements.

[easydreamer]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Has anyone seen Bullet Train? That title is also offered at a discount ($25 instead of the usual $30), and I'm hoping the discounted pricing doesn't have anything to do with subpar elements.

No, the $25 price point is for the international titles, such as UK & Italian ones (I guess now the Japanese ones as well). As a matter of fact, the recently released Gran Bollito was at this price, too. Probably the cost to license the titles is cheaper from overseas, so the price is lower.

[UseY0ur1llusi0n]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Has anyone seen Bullet Train? That title is also offered at a discount ($25 instead of the usual $30), and I'm hoping the discounted pricing doesn't have anything to do with subpar elements.

There's a few caps here:

http://10kbullets.com/reviews/b/bull...t-time-bluray/

Transfer looks very good to my eyes. You have to remember the movie was almost entirely shot with zoom lenses, which gives the film an inherent softness.

[Arkadin]

been talking about wanting Peyton Place on blu for what seems like years, and when it gets announced I miss it.
oh well. very excited nonetheless, and I'm sure everyone else is happy they won't have to read any more of my posts where I mention wanting it to come out, or wondering when it's going to get announced, etc, etc.
Also, very excited about a number of the other titles that were announced, especially How to Succeed in Business...., The Fortune Cookie, and Interiors.
tons of great bd titles coming in the next few months.

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[Brad1963]

January titles are shipping. I received tracking number for Two for the Road which shipped today from Twilight Time (Technicolor).

[tisdivine]

Same here. Received a tracking number today for Two For the Road. Thats the only title I bought this month.

[RalphoR]

I finally got around to watching Moby Dick last night and the presentation was very good with what they had to work with. Sure, there were a lot of monochrome-ish shots but they just added to the eerie and foreboding atmosphere the movie has always imbued. The use of color (for example: St. Elmo's Fire) was quite effective and really added to the mystical quality of the film. Now to check out The 3 Worlds of Gulliver.

[Brad1963]

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[jawsfan1975]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

I finally got around to watching Moby Dick last night and the presentation was very good with what they had to work with. Sure, there were a lot of monochrome-ish shots but they just added to the eerie and foreboding atmosphere the movie has always imbued. The use of color (for example: St. Elmo's Fire) was quite effective and really added to the mystical quality of the film. Now to check out The 3 Worlds of Gulliver.

I have to say I felt somewhat disappointed with the Moby Dick release. It felt too black and white to me.

[RalphoR]

You're definitely not alone with that sentiment. I think it turned out as good as they could get.

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Pre-order date: Wednesday, February 1st @ 4 pm EST

Special Features: Isolated Music Track / Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Joan Micklin Silver and Producer Amy Robinson / Original Theatrical Trailer

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Pre-order date: Wednesday, February 1st @ 4 pm EST

Special Features: TBD