Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[Ruined]

Any time one wants to criticize twilight time just remind yourself of the godawful Sony choice BD-R line, which is where these films would end up if released at all. TT is giving us a chance to have classics on pressed BD instead of being stuck with BD-R or a DVD.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

It's the same Cantonese track used in the previous DVD release (not TT)...the exact same issue occurs there. I was very disappointed when I started playing the movie and this happened as I did not read the disclosure before purchasing it.

DM does have a noticeable PQ improvement over the DVD...the visuals look very nice and the print used is in great shape .

That is a shame. Though at least it has the english dub which I believe the eureka version lacks.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by Ruined

That is a shame. Though at least it has the english dub which I believe the eureka version lacks.

Well, the English dub is a must...most of us initially watched it with the English dub.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Well, the English dub is a must...most of us initially watched it with the English dub.

... My thoughts as well. More important than a perfect foreign language track for this movie to me.

[klauswhereareyou]

Any news on possible upcoming signed promo deals?

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Ruined

Any time one wants to criticize twilight time just remind yourself of the godawful Sony choice BD-R line, which is where these films would end up if released at all. TT is giving us a chance to have classics on pressed BD instead of being stuck with BD-R or a DVD.

Not sure it's that simple since I bet a lot of these movies would be licensed by other labels (and are overseas, like Drunken Master). However I do agree in general, Twilight Time often aims for movies that aren't high in demand and might not get released otherwise, and that's really cool. I give them a lot of slack for that.

[larry333]

TT Fox Sale shipping issues still unresolved.
My order has been in "Awaiting Fulfillment" since June 8th...

[EVERYONE LIES]

This is a dumb observation but I recently got Fate is the Hunter and it came in a clear case. It was originally in a blue case. This got me to thinking after Two Rode Together sold out unexpectedly, that maybe TT only presses 1000 at a time and sometimes they don't even press the entire 3000. The fact that Two Rode Together sold out before The Man From Laramie a much more popular Jimmy Stewart movie is pretty telling.

[somebodys_kid]

Has anyone who got a double shipment received the return label? I've been waiting over a week for a shipping label so I can return the duplicates I received.

[jtchance]

Originally Posted by somebodys_kid

Has anyone who got a double shipment received the return label? I've been waiting over a week for a shipping label so I can return the duplicates I received.

Same here

[HuggyBear73]

Just received my Jackie Chan double feature. Can someone tell me what audio I should listen to for each title?

[The Great Owl]

My shipment arrived today from Screen Archives.

Hell and High Water will look great on the shelf next to Hell or High Water.

On second thought, that might make my head explode.

[jtchance]

Originally Posted by somebodys_kid

Has anyone who got a double shipment received the return label? I've been waiting over a week for a shipping label so I can return the duplicates I received.

Still waiting myself.

[jtchance]

Anyone know what you if anything will be offered on the September releases?

[Blu_Beard]

Originally Posted by somebodys_kid

Has anyone who got a double shipment received the return label? I've been waiting over a week for a shipping label so I can return the duplicates I received.

Ditto for me. Looks like they're still sorting through the issue.

[Aclea]

Originally Posted by EVERYONE LIES

This is a dumb observation but I recently got Fate is the Hunter and it came in a clear case. It was originally in a blue case. This got me to thinking after Two Rode Together sold out unexpectedly, that maybe TT only presses 1000 at a time and sometimes they don't even press the entire 3000. The fact that Two Rode Together sold out before The Man From Laramie a much more popular Jimmy Stewart movie is pretty telling.

Possibly, but sometimes it's as simple as the discs not being put in cases until they need to be to save on warehouse space (3000 discs in envelopes takes up less space than 3000 in cases) or just to put off buying the cases until they're needed.

[Blu_Beard]

Originally Posted by EVERYONE LIES

This is a dumb observation but I recently got Fate is the Hunter and it came in a clear case. It was originally in a blue case. This got me to thinking after Two Rode Together sold out unexpectedly, that maybe TT only presses 1000 at a time and sometimes they don't even press the entire 3000. The fact that Two Rode Together sold out before The Man From Laramie a much more popular Jimmy Stewart movie is pretty telling.

Interesting speculation I think. I'm not familiar with how the schedule and payment of services is typically structured when contracting these replication facilities but there could be some amount of hedging that a label might do on certain titles that would give them bail-out clauses in the event a title sells poorly, or even to avoid the upfront leveraging of capital (particularly if it takes 5 years to sell all 3,000 discs). Also, I'm sure there are storage considerations too. Anyway, it certainly was a little food for thought this morning so thanks.

[The Great Owl]

Double-posting from the dedicated thread for this film...

Last night, I watched my Twilight Time Blu-ray of Inferno.



Inferno is one of the best films ever made, and it's one of the shining jewels of the Twilight Time catalogue.

After falling off of a horse and breaking his leg during a trip to the Mojave Desert, an unlikeable millionaire tycoon is left alone to die by his adulterous wife and her new lover, a mining engineer. Inferno follows the struggles of the wounded man to survive in the desert while trying to find his way back to civilization, with the obstacles of rocky cliffs, rattlesnakes, blazing sunlit temperatures, and possible dehydration or starvation standing in his way. Meanwhile, the scheming couple who left him behind are trying to cover their tracks while being questioned by authorities.

Robert Ryan, who plays the millionaire, always excelled at playing rude or belligerent characters, but his charisma nonetheless shines through in films like On Dangerous Ground, Act of Violence, Crossfire, The Wild Bunch, Bad Day at Black Rock, The Set-Up, The Dirty Dozen, and Clash by Night. Inferno gives him one of his best roles, since his wealthy character is given a chance to prove his mettle in an environment where his money will not help him.

Rhonda Fleming, who plays the wife, was one of the most beautiful actresses in the history of cinema. She stars in my all-time favorite movie, Out of the Past, as a crafty secretary, and she also appeared in several other classics, like Spellbound, The Spiral Staircase, Cry Danger, The Killer is Loose, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and While the City Sleeps. In Inferno, she can be seen in all of her fiery redhead glory in Cinemascope color, since this is one of the rare classic-era films noir that were filmed in color.

My eyesight does not allow me to watch the film in 3D, as it was intended to be seen, but it looks outstanding even in 2D. For those who are able to watch films in 3D, this one is a class example of how 3D can be used with restraint merely to enhance a film and not to carry a film.

This Twilight Time Blu-ray looks slightly better than my Panamint Cinema Blu-ray, thanks to some improved skin tones and a more robust appearance in general, but I'm keeping my Panamint disc on the shelf next to this one because of the Rhonda Fleming interview. For those who do not have either disc, you can rest assured that the Twilight Time release is the definitive edition. The commentary track features some great observations from historian Alan K. Rode and Robert Ryan's daughter, Lisa Ryan.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by oildude

Pre-order date: Wednesday, July 5th at 4 pm EST.

This alternate cover is on the SAE site.
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[Brad1963]

From Facebook:

Just a heads-up that the John Huston classic, HEAVEN KNOWS, MR ALLISON is now SOLD OUT. Just 3 days remain in the TT FOX sale.