Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[JMK]

It has been *repeatedly* stated by those who know that the "cart game" is inaccurate.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by JMK

It has been *repeatedly* stated by those who know that the "cart game" is inaccurate.

What ever happened to whitesheik?

[RingOfHonor]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Put 9999 copies in your cart and the cart will automatically reduce the number, alledgely, to the number still available on hand. However, there's no telling really because TT may have additional copies in a warehouse somewhere. SAE doesn't always keep the entire stock on hand.

EDIT: The site is still showing 488 copies on hand.

cool thank you... sounds like I should probably act quick

[Page14]

I signed up for SAE's mailing list. Shouldn't I receive an email when Twilight Time titles reach the 500 limit? Just so it's clear, I'm not complaining because I already bought the titles I was interested in. I'm just curious because my understanding was that a notification would be sent out.

[hootowls]

Originally Posted by Page14

I signed up for SAE's mailing list. Shouldn't I receive an email when Twilight Time titles reach the 500 limit? Just so it's clear, I'm not complaining because I already bought the titles I was interested in. I'm just curious because my understanding was that a notification would be sent out.

The number generated from the cart game probably doesn't account for copies that TT hasn't shipped to SAE yet, if that's the case.

[*PREACHER*]

Just ordered Mysterious Island & Rapture...glad there's some left...a happy camper I am!!!

[BluBonnet]

They just posted on FB that Journey to the Center of the Earth is now SOLD OUT!!

[oildude]

Originally Posted by captveg

The Big Heat will sell out eventually, no doubt in my mind about that.

As for the other two - it would help if I could see the films via a rental of a previous release, but they were new to DVD/Blu. I don't blind buy titles for $30.

Rapture is available for viewing on YouTube. The whole movie is there broken into nine parts.

Before buying, I previewed part one and decided I wanted the film before finishing the clip. I was not disappointed. Rapture is a mesmerizing, dark little fairy tale of an emotionally immature teenage girl coming of age in world of callously manipulative adults. Stunning black and white cinematography, outstanding performances, and a haunting score combine with a somewhat neo-gothic atmosphere to make this, in my opinion, Twilight Time's best release to date. Rapture is the best "lost" film discovery I have made in years. I have reviewed and commented on it in this thread and the Rapture thread (which has now dropped out of sight). If you like Bergman, Hitchcock, and early Polanski, I think Rapture is a safe buy, as it has elements that are familiar to these directors and yet is distinctly unique. The film would have been right at home in the Criterion Collection.

[Blueherring]

Does someone have a list of all the TT Blu ray releases that came with a Magnet. I know some did and some didn't.
Just looking for a list of all the releases that came with a magnet.

Cheers

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Blueherring

Does someone have a list of all the TT Blu ray releases that came with a Magnet. I know some did and some didn't.
Just looking for a list of all the releases that came with a magnet.

Cheers

These magnets came with a blu-ray:

The Egyptian
Mysterious Island
Fright Night
Desiree
Picnic
Pal Joey
Bell, Book, and Candle
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Big Heat
As Good as it Gets
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Cover Girl

[Blueherring]

Originally Posted by oildude

These magnets came with a blu-ray:

The Egyptian
Mysterious Island
Fright Night
Desiree
Picnic
Pal Joey
Bell, Book, and Candle
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Big Heat
As Good as it Gets
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Cover Girl

Thanks for that, so the only ones I have missed are Pal Joey, Bell book and candle and Cover girl. But i don't think i will be getting those releases, have to draw the line somewhere
just ordered magnificent men and Rapture, looking forward to watching them

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by oildude

These magnets came with a blu-ray:

The Egyptian
Mysterious Island
Fright Night
Desiree
Picnic
Pal Joey
Bell, Book, and Candle
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Big Heat
As Good as it Gets
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Cover Girl

It should be noted, however, not every copy had a magnet. I bought The Egyptian, Picnic, and Mysterious Island from them, and only the first two had magnets. I wrote to them about the one for Mysterious Island and I got a reply from them saying they have a limited number of each magnet and they are inserted randomly.

[#Darren]

Even when he gives a bad review, Mr Kauffman can't help but sound like he is reading a promotional sales pitch for TT.

[JMK]

I calls 'em as I sees 'em. I feel TT has done a remarkably consistent job in providing top flight releases. I can tell you I don't think TT itself thinks my review is much of a "sales pitch".

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

They just posted on FB that Journey to the Center of the Earth is now SOLD OUT!!

TT needs to have SAE update again when they get down to less than 100 copies. Usually 500 is a nice update but it doesn't hurt. I am surprised Mysterious Island has not sold out .. honestly it is a better film (not that has anything to do with it) IMO.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by JMK

I calls 'em as I sees 'em. I feel TT has done a remarkably consistent job in providing top flight releases. I can tell you I don't think TT itself thinks my review is much of a "sales pitch".

I was glad to read the review of Cover Girl , showing that they are not bulletproof when it comes to releasing subpar prints. Remember if you praise them they say thank you, if you criticize them , they say, we only get what was handed to us...
I havent been happy with TT since the Pat Boone autograph fiasco and seeing releases that are *limited to 3000* copies to justify their Criterion-esqe prices, minus any extras that the previous DVD releases had. I am actually pretty glad there hasnt been anything of interest with their upcoming titles, save for the Night of the Living Dead remake, but Im on the fence on it. I usually just suggest and would easily purchase a title from them if the DVD release had no supplemental materials like Experiment in Terror, The Creeping Flesh etc.
I was hoping that they would release the Lady from Shanghai BUT now that I see how their Blu Rays go, Id rather Criterion release it instead
Just my worthless thought of the day on TT

[Owozifa]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

TT needs to have SAE update again when they get down to less than 100 copies. Usually 500 is a nice update but it doesn't hurt. I am surprised Mysterious Island has not sold out .. honestly it is a better film (not that has anything to do with it) IMO.

My only theory as to why is that it's $5 more expensive. It might not seem like much, but I bet it has some effect.

[#Darren]

Interestingly, the reviews for Cover Girl on DVD were quite positive.

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by dsman71

I was glad to read the review of Cover Girl , showing that they are not bulletproof when it comes to releasing subpar prints. Remember if you praise them they say thank you, if you criticize them , they say, we only get what was handed to us...
I havent been happy with TT since the Pat Boone autograph fiasco and seeing releases that are *limited to 3000* copies to justify their Criterion-esqe prices, minus any extras that the previous DVD releases had. I am actually pretty glad there hasnt been anything of interest with their upcoming titles, save for the Night of the Living Dead remake, but Im on the fence on it. I usually just suggest and would easily purchase a title from them if the DVD release had no supplemental materials like Experiment in Terror, The Creeping Flesh etc.
I was hoping that they would release the Lady from Shanghai BUT now that I see how their Blu Rays go, Id rather Criterion release it instead
Just my worthless thought of the day on TT

At first I was dead-set against Twilight Time's strategy. I still don't care for them doing stuff like Fright Night and As Good as it Gets. However I came around to them for gems like Rapture, Swamp Water, and I plan on getting "Those Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines", "Wayward Bus" and maybe 1 or 2 more of the older releases. Those releases are great to see even with no extras. I also sucked it up and bought a few others that i felt I was overpaying for compared to if they had just gone to another 3rd party label for a "barebones" release(Big Heat, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Mysterious Island, etc).

Now Olive Films is doing the same thing with Paramount titles and doing almost equal quality, but I was able to grab their titles for well under $20 shipped - compare to the $30-35 that Twilight Time requires plus their high shipping. If Mill Creek starts cranking out "barebones" Sony titles (with high quality transfers), then Twilight Time's unique business model might be even more challenged.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by #Darren

Interestingly, the reviews for Cover Girl on DVD were quite positive.

Interestingly you didnt read the review right here at BluRay.com