Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Under the pseudonym of "Blow Out"? Sneaky...

ROclockCK...please check your PMs.

[Sporkies]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Reliable or not, Big Heat sez 435 remain, and that does sound about right to me, although considering they've apparently jumped the gun in the past with their '500 left' announcements, it does seem strange that no message has so far appeared. That would have to mean that there are, roughly, 100 odd copies available from their Amazon storefront? I would really be surprised if there was another 500 (?) shipment on the way.

There's no way TT would let a title go under 500 without an announcement, given that the announcement spurs sales - especially when you're talking about them being weeks late on said announcement. Based on how things have been in the past, I would guess that The Big Heat has around 1300 copies remaining (but that's purely a guess).

[bluknight1]

Anyone heard any news on The Ox-Bow Incident? Rumors have been going around that it's a possible TT release.

[pedromc69]

I wonder if they can release La Bamba.

[rkolinski]

Originally Posted by bluknight1

Anyone heard any news on The Ox-Bow Incident? Rumors have been going around that it's a possible TT release.

No, I haven't heard anything but there is a German BD which will play on a Region A & B player if your interested. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-O...3997/#Overview

[bboisvert]

Originally Posted by captveg

I assume I'm OK to wait on Hard Times for when Sleepless in Seattle becomes available for pre-order next month.

That would seem to be a solid assumption.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Easy, peasy...'Renoir in America', aka Swamp Water.

Coincidentally, I just finished rewatching Désirée tonight. I've listened to North's beautiful score isolated a couple of times, just pumping the sound into the next room without actually watching it. But for some reason, I was in the mood to see this movie again in its entirety. As ever, Brando was mesmerizing as Napoleon, but it's really Simmons' show as the titular character...she carries the thing heart, mind, and soul. Probably not for everyone, but I have a continuing shine for it.

Or for pure 70mm "don't-make-'em-like-that-anymore" fun, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.

Originally Posted by Sporkies

Swamp Water would be a great film to order with Rapture. Also, I don't know if you have any interest in it as a film, but the Blue Lagoon transfer is absolutely stunning if you do.

Originally Posted by MrClarke

'Leave Her to Heaven' is an excellent movie. I would highly suggest that one.

A bit late but I ended up picking up Swamp Water and Leave Her to Heaven along with Rapture.

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

Originally Posted by R o d

Picnic.

Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

Anybody who doesn't own BYE BYE BIRDIE is a pathetic fool.

Ok...maybe that's a bit harsh .

But, as far as I'm concerned, Blu-ray was custom made for movies like BYE BYE BIRDIE. When the play was adapted into a movie, several of the staged dance numbers were specifically choreographed to take advantage of the widescreen Panavision (info taken from the insert on the elderly DVD). It's splashy, bold, colorful, widescreen action.

Took a look at Picnic and Bye Bye Birdie and have put them on a list for a future purchase.

[ravenus]

With the upcoming Arrow release of The Fury and Sony UK's upcoming release of Philadelphia (which may even be region free, given that most of Sony's releases are), it looks like TT's model may have to take a beating if folks (with multi-region capability) decide to wait out for other territory releases instead of assuming that no other release will occur elsewhere at least within the exclusivity window accorded to TT in the US. I have mixed feelings about this. While I dislike paying full retail for TT's mostly barebones releases, I also understand that their approach of upfront royalties to the rights holders allows for releases of films that would otherwise languish, so for them to die out on account of loss of business (because they would depend on the sales of some high-profile or cult movies to balance out the risks of their other titles) due to this factor may be a sad thing.
On the other hand I'm hoping something will happen about Fright Night soon.

[snowman]

Sleepless in Seattle pre-order from Amazon Italy is only 8.19 EUR

Enjoy

http://www.amazon.it/Insonnia-DAmore...ess+in+seattle

[Blu-Velvet]

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK View Post
Easy, peasy...'Renoir in America', aka Swamp Water.

Coincidentally, I just finished rewatching Désirée tonight. I've listened to North's beautiful score isolated a couple of times, just pumping the sound into the next room without actually watching it. But for some reason, I was in the mood to see this movie again in its entirety. As ever, Brando was mesmerizing as Napoleon, but it's really Simmons' show as the titular character...she carries the thing heart, mind, and soul. Probably not for everyone, but I have a continuing shine for it.

Or for pure 70mm "don't-make-'em-like-that-anymore" fun, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.

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Originally Posted by Sporkies View Post
Swamp Water would be a great film to order with Rapture. Also, I don't know if you have any interest in it as a film, but the Blue Lagoon transfer is absolutely stunning if you do.

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Originally Posted by MrClarke View Post
'Leave Her to Heaven' is an excellent movie. I would highly suggest that one.


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Originally Posted by R o d View Post
Picnic.


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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson View Post
Anybody who doesn't own BYE BYE BIRDIE is a pathetic fool.

Ok...maybe that's a bit harsh .

But, as far as I'm concerned, Blu-ray was custom made for movies like BYE BYE BIRDIE. When the play was adapted into a movie, several of the staged dance numbers were specifically choreographed to take advantage of the widescreen Panavision (info taken from the insert on the elderly DVD). It's splashy, bold, colorful, widescreen action.

Originally Posted by rdodolak

A bit late but I ended up picking up Swamp Water and Leave Her to Heaven along with Rapture.

Thanks for all of the suggestions.


Took a look at Picnic and Bye Bye Birdie and have put them on a list for a future purchase.

All are great suggestions worth adding to your collection, and the three you picked are definitely first-rate (especially RAPTURE).

And as for "pure 70mm 'don't-make-'em-like-that-anymore' fun" it's worth noting that I just saw the CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Blu-ray for an amazing price of $4.99 at Best Buy (and I thought I'd gotten it at a bargain for only $17.50 at Target back when it came out)! It's got spectacular picture and sound, as well as a few moderately interesting extras.

[klauswhereareyou]

Wonder if this could possibly have an effect on how Sony is currently having many of their catalog titles put out on blu through TT.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/23/so...-proposed-ipo/

[widegambler2012]

Does anyone know when TT release of Oliver! is supposed to be? When will we be getting a new release schedule with updated titles ?

Titles I am hoping to see this year: Gilda (1946), The Lady From Shanghai (1947), His Girl Friday (1940)

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by widegambler2012

Does anyone know when TT release of Oliver! is supposed to be? When will we be getting a new release schedule with updated titles ?

Titles I am hoping to see this year: Gilda (1946), The Lady From Shanghai (1947), His Girl Friday (1940)

If TT can get more than one Rita Hayworth title, I would hope they might consider releasing a box set...

[Dex Robinson]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

If TT can get more than one Rita Hayworth title, I would hope they might consider releasing a box set...

I've already got TT's releases of PAL JOEY and COVER GIRL. I'm a huge Rita Hayworth fan and I'll buy ANYTHING with Rita.

But I would prefer not to have these things in a boxed set. I'm sure Twilight Time's business model and agreement with Sony doesn't allow room for cheap titles and with the existing Rita Hayworth releases going for $29.95 and $34.95 and can't imagine there would be a big market for boxed set that would cost $120.00 or so.

If Sony themselves want to do it...great.

[bluknight1]

Originally Posted by dex robinson

i've already got tt's releases of pal joey and cover girl. I'm a huge rita hayworth fan and i'll buy anything with rita.

But i would prefer not to have these things in a boxed set. I'm sure twilight time's business model and agreement with sony doesn't allow room for cheap titles and with the existing rita hayworth releases going for $29.95 and $34.95 and can't imagine there would be a big market for boxed set that would cost $120.00 or so.

If sony themselves want to do it...great.

+1

[Lutz]

So I just received LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN in the mail. The disc boots to the menu but there is no way to select from the menu/play the movie. Is there something I need to do with my player settings or is the disc faulty?

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Lutz

So I just received LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN in the mail. The disc boots to the menu but there is no way to select from the menu/play the movie. Is there something I need to do with my player settings or is the disc faulty?

Is your firmware updated? I had the same problem trying to play TT discs on my region-free Insignia (with outdated firmware allowing me to play import discs) but they played fine on my updated Panasonic.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by widegambler2012

Titles I am hoping to see this year: His Girl Friday (1940)[/B]

I would love a Blu for His Girl Friday!

[Jobla]

I'm still holding out for a Blu-ray of De Palma's OBSESSION, with the Bernard Herrmann score isolated on an audio track.

[NoirFan]

The UK release of Obsession is region-free and includes a documentary as well as early De Palma shorts.