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The Great Owl · 07-30-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

If it's still with MGM, they should try and license this Walter Hill classic!

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Walter Hill's Southern Comfort is one of my most desired Blu-ray upgrades, and I hope that we get a release on these shores soon.

I own Southern Comfort on DVD, but I'm tired of looking at this DVD cover art...

We do not see a Confederate flag at any point in the movie, so I'm not sure what the thought process was when they included the flag on the cover art.

klauswhereareyou · 07-30-2013, 01:25 PM

If we're going to go the Walter Hill MGM owned front...why not his cut of Supernova? I know there is a lot of hate for that film, but I actually kind of liked it, and would be interested to see his version.

But really we need Strange Brew.

Dex Robinson · 07-30-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

I mean, are you really champing at the bit for another make-the-best-of-a-bad-element release like TT's Demetrius and the Gladiators just to have a particular favourite on Blu-ray? Or like some of Olive's severely distressed, dirt and scratch-ridden titles like China Gate or Cloak and Dagger?...

Yes! Absolutely!

We can't wait for everything to be nicely restored and I'd be delighted to see more films released on Blu-ray using what's available.

I've watched CHINA GATE a few times now and it looks very good. It's foolish to waste time waiting for restorations and digital cleanings that will never happen.

klauswhereareyou · 07-30-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

Yes! Absolutely!

We can't wait for everything to be nicely restored and I'd be delighted to see more films released on Blu-ray using what's available.

I've watched CHINA GATE a few times now and it looks very good. It's foolish to waste time waiting for restorations and digital cleanings that will never happen.

Yep, we all ain't Highlanders!

Akijama · 07-30-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobb1313

You rock, Akijama.

I can't argue with that

You're welcome, btw

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Originally Posted by so.fa

We have any idea besides USED CARS for 2014 releases yet ?

Apart from the titles already mentioned, The Man From Laramie and The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds were also hinted for '14.

HyperRealist · 07-30-2013, 07:46 PM

from MGM I want Hackers.

I bet it would sell out fast. There is a facebook page dedicated to bringing Hackers to Blu-ray.

charliemaess · 07-30-2013, 08:06 PM

Southern Comfort has a nice release already from Second Sight

Ruemorgue10 · 07-30-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by charliemaess

Southern Comfort has a nice release already from Second Sight

It's region-locked

The Great Owl · 07-30-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Eye of the Needle
Gorky Park

I have a DVD double set of Eye of the Needle and Gorky Park here at home. I'd upgrade both of those to Blu-ray in a second if somebody can improve on the transfers.

rock, stone · 07-31-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

It's region-locked

I know it has come up before, but I am still baffled by those who are clamouring to pay TT price points but who won't go region free.

Sporkies · 07-31-2013, 05:12 AM

It's a Fox title (I think), but I'd love to see a US release of Bertolucci's The Dreamers.

I'd also love to see Almodovar's Bad Education, which was a Sony release on DVD.

PuppetMasterBlu · 07-31-2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

I know it has come up before, but I am still baffled by those who are clamouring to pay TT price points but who won't go region free.

Yeah I know! So many great other region titles.

klauswhereareyou · 07-31-2013, 06:42 PM

Speaking of 1941 I watched my old VHS of it last night that contains the original theatrical cut. It's been a long time since I've seen the original cut, but it's a much better film at 2 hours instead of the 2 and half hour directors cut (which is the only one available on DVD). To me the film plays a lot better at the 2 hour length. I hope if this ever makes it to blu ray we get the original cut in addition to the director's cut.

CinemaScope · 07-31-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

I get confused on what MGM and United Artists back catalog titles are still MGM properties, and who has what from previous culls sold off to other studios. Don't Fox and Warner own transfer and distribution rights to a bunch of them, even though they are still listed as UA/MGM?

I want upgrades of some of my MGM-logo DVD titles:

The Lion in Winter
Eye of the Needle
Gorky Park
Khartoum
The Last Valley
The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Vikings
....among others

As excited as I am at the possibility of seeing more MGM on blu-ray, I have to admit it pains me to think that if TT releases them they will be limited to 3000 copies for three years. In my opinion, the MGM catalog is a true gold mine, the holy grail of missing-in-action blu-ray titles, with timeless and popular classics deserving not to be limited to such small runs for that length of time.

What a great list, esp the last three titles. The Last Valley is one of the most beautiful films I ever saw at the cinema, but I don't think it'll ever get the restoration it deserves. The Charge Of The Light Brigade (a fantastic movie) is available on Blu-ray (France & Australia), I don't have it as I understand that it looks no better than the DVD (upscale?) & is also the cut down version. The Vikings would be very popular & should look great. TT titles along with postage are very expensive to the UK, but I'd have to buy those. MGM are sitting on so much great stuff, esp 60's titles; the oscar winner Tom Jones, Irma La Douce, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, The Alamo, Taras Bulba, What's New Pussycat & so many more.

Brent L. · 07-31-2013, 11:13 PM

Any news for the new month on which titles are inching that much closer to selling out now?

jetthead · 08-01-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent L.

Any news for the new month on which titles are inching that much closer to selling out now?

Our Man Flint and Leave Her to Heaven are inching their way there.

Sporkies · 08-01-2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jetthead

Our Man Flint and Leave Her to Heaven are inching their way there.

As are Bye Bye Birdie, Experiment in Terror, Major Dundee, The Fury, Hard Times, and The Left Hand of God (DVD only) which has 167 remaining. Bye Bye Birdie looks to be the next to go under 500.

NoirFan · 08-01-2013, 01:10 PM

I can't wait to sell off The Fury once it goes OOP, with the Arrow release coming out in a couple of months.

Dustin Putman · 08-01-2013, 01:22 PM

I wonder what the chances are of TT getting ahold of some of John Sayles' Columbia/Tristar/Sony Pictures Classics releases, like Limbo, Lone Star and Sunshine State. Would love to have these.

The Great Owl · 08-01-2013, 01:24 PM

I received my replacement case and replacement outer sleeve for The Driver yesterday, and everything is in perfect condition.

High marks to Twilight Time/Screen Archives Entertainment for fast customer service, and thanks to everyone here for the help.

07-30-2013, 01:25 PM	#5742
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	If we're going to go the Walter Hill MGM owned front...why not his cut of Supernova? I know there is a lot of hate for that film, but I actually kind of liked it, and would be interested to see his version. But really we need Strange Brew.

07-30-2013, 07:46 PM	#5746
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	from MGM I want Hackers. I bet it would sell out fast. There is a facebook page dedicated to bringing Hackers to Blu-ray.

07-30-2013, 08:06 PM	#5747
charliemaess Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:903 Blu-ray collection:3229 DVD collection:71 iTunes collection:1	Southern Comfort has a nice release already from Second Sight

07-31-2013, 05:12 AM	#5751
Sporkies Active Member Member since:Dec 2012 Blu-ray collection:129	It's a Fox title (I think), but I'd love to see a US release of Bertolucci's The Dreamers. I'd also love to see Almodovar's Bad Education, which was a Sony release on DVD.

07-31-2013, 06:42 PM	#5753
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	Speaking of 1941 I watched my old VHS of it last night that contains the original theatrical cut. It's been a long time since I've seen the original cut, but it's a much better film at 2 hours instead of the 2 and half hour directors cut (which is the only one available on DVD). To me the film plays a lot better at the 2 hour length. I hope if this ever makes it to blu ray we get the original cut in addition to the director's cut.

07-31-2013, 11:13 PM	#5755
Brent L. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Anderson, SC Blu-ray collection:1156 Trading Score:25	Any news for the new month on which titles are inching that much closer to selling out now?

08-01-2013, 01:10 PM	#5758
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	I can't wait to sell off The Fury once it goes OOP, with the Arrow release coming out in a couple of months.

08-01-2013, 01:22 PM	#5759
Dustin Putman Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:VA 4K collection:2023 Blu-ray collection:13086 DVD collection:3	I wonder what the chances are of TT getting ahold of some of John Sayles' Columbia/Tristar/Sony Pictures Classics releases, like Limbo, Lone Star and Sunshine State. Would love to have these.

08-01-2013, 01:24 PM	#5760
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I received my replacement case and replacement outer sleeve for The Driver yesterday, and everything is in perfect condition. High marks to Twilight Time/Screen Archives Entertainment for fast customer service, and thanks to everyone here for the help.

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