Altered States (1980) coming from Criterion - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

willieconway · 05-15-2018, 10:19 PM

Before the list function here broke, I proudly displayed Altered States in my All-time Top 20 list. Can't wait to see the Criterion release.

DenOfEarth · 05-15-2018, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BluCollector13

I honestly think it could happen eventually. The fact that WB is finally licensing titles out to companies like Criterion and Shout Factory when they were notoriously against such a practice in the first place is a good sign that the times are changing.

Yes it is and Sony too for besides Universal/Corman/ITC/Fox for Shout Factory and Criterion and i had this movie as a CE on my Scream Factory wishlist yet now Criterion is making my dreams come true for a CE.

Who thinks the movie is quite Cronenbergian?

captainron_howdy · 05-15-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by willieconway

Before the list function here broke, I proudly displayed Altered States in my All-time Top 20 list. Can't wait to see the Criterion release.

It's easily one of my top 20 of all time.

Oz-Steve · 05-16-2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BluCollector13

Now they need to get WB to hand over "The Devils".

The Devils on Criterion BD would be a day one sale here!!

Richard--W · 05-16-2018, 12:54 AM

In 1980, the studio screened a preview of Altered States at Cinema 21 in San Diego, CA. It had not yet been finalized. It was longer than the version that was released, with several important dramatic scenes that made Dr. Jessup's "change" more gradual. His wife was having an affair, too. They argue about it. It had more explicit nudity and longer sex scenes. As I recall it also put the crucifix into more provocative imagery. I couldn't wait to see it again, and I remember thinking the released version had been thoroughly pruned, as in stridently edited. Whew! That was a long time ago. I'd love to see the preview again. I think it was a better film, but I love the film that came out in any case.

A Criterion edition is good news.

MTRodaba2468 · 05-16-2018, 01:02 AM

I'm certainly looking forward to it!

sandman slim · 05-16-2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BluCollector13

I honestly think it could happen eventually. The fact that WB is finally licensing titles out to companies like Criterion and Shout Factory when they were notoriously against such a practice in the first place is a good sign that the times are changing.

I see "WB" & "Criterion" in the same sentence, and my first thought is The Fountain.

Please, please, please...

The Sovereign · 05-16-2018, 02:03 AM

Very cool! I wasn't sure this was happening since it wasn't included in today's announcements, but I'd almost certainly double-dip for this one.

ZeTi · 05-16-2018, 09:14 AM

Superb, one of my favorite Ken Russel flicks.

ShellOilJunior · 05-16-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I hope this doesn't come off as snobbish, but is this a "Criterion-esque" title? I ask because this leak, along with the others that ShellOilJunior found seem a little strange. The Kelley Reichardt films for instance are with Oscilloscope Pictures, and I don't think they've ever licensed anything to Criterion before.

Yep. Might be a good idea to take this as speculation. Many of the old phantom links before the site re-design never came to fruition.

Also, the Altered States URL is now dead.

javi92 · 05-16-2018, 12:25 PM

Couldn't this listing just have been for Filmstruck?

78deluxe · 05-16-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I hope this doesn't come off as snobbish, but is this a "Criterion-esque" title? I ask because this leak, along with the others that ShellOilJunior found seem a little strange. The Kelley Reichardt films for instance are with Oscilloscope Pictures, and I don't think they've ever licensed anything to Criterion before.

Large supporter of the company here, but they do periodically release things that are not in line with the mission statement.

Not sure if this one is legit or not either.

AlexIlDottore · 05-16-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BluCollector13

I honestly think it could happen eventually. The fact that WB is finally licensing titles out to companies like Criterion and Shout Factory when they were notoriously against such a practice in the first place is a good sign that the times are changing.

The fact that WB gave permission to the BFI to release The Devils on dvd, and dvd only tells me that it's not going to happen.

Still, I dream of a release too.

yellowcakeuf6 · 05-16-2018, 02:43 PM

It can't be the film's (The Devils) content that would be holding it back; turn on the news, or practically any movie or television program today for what is apparently now acceptable. The idea would not only be hypocritical, but utterly without merit.

AlexIlDottore · 05-16-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

It can't be the film's (The Devils) content that would be holding it back; turn on the news, or practically any movie or television program today for what is apparently now acceptable. The idea would not only be hypocritical, but utterly without merit.

Oh I agree. The idea was ridiculous when that beautiful 2 dvd set came out from the BFI

yellowcakeuf6 · 05-16-2018, 03:08 PM

Yeah, but in the U.S. that moral high ground is held steadfastly in a cherry-picking manner.

painiac · 05-16-2018, 03:09 PM

huge news

more ken russell all the time

gates70 · 05-16-2018, 03:45 PM

Don't have this yet so I'm in.

willtopower · 05-16-2018, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Who thinks the movie is quite Cronenbergian?

Definitely. The body horror stuff happening here is great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard--W

In 1980, the studio screened a preview of Altered States at Cinema 21 in San Diego, CA. It had not yet been finalized. It was longer than the version that was released, with several important dramatic scenes that made Dr. Jessup's "change" more gradual. His wife was having an affair, too. They argue about it. It had more explicit nudity and longer sex scenes. As I recall it also put the crucifix into more provocative imagery. I couldn't wait to see it again, and I remember thinking the released version had been thoroughly pruned, as in stridently edited. Whew! That was a long time ago. I'd love to see the preview again. I think it was a better film, but I love the film that came out in any case.

A Criterion edition is good news.

Cool story. Another mysterious cut to add to the list of lost treasures.
Goat Christ is one of my favourite images from the film.

captainron_howdy · 05-16-2018, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I hope this doesn't come off as snobbish, but is this a "Criterion-esque" title? I ask because this leak, along with the others that ShellOilJunior found seem a little strange. The Kelley Reichardt films for instance are with Oscilloscope Pictures, and I don't think they've ever licensed anything to Criterion before.

Tiny Furniture, Armageddon, Bull Durham, The Breakfast Club & you're questioning whether or not Altered States is a good fit for Criterion.

very

05-16-2018, 12:54 AM	#25
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3002 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	In 1980, the studio screened a preview of *Altered States* at Cinema 21 in San Diego, CA. It had not yet been finalized. It was longer than the version that was released, with several important dramatic scenes that made Dr. Jessup's "change" more gradual. His wife was having an affair, too. They argue about it. It had more explicit nudity and longer sex scenes. As I recall it also put the crucifix into more provocative imagery. I couldn't wait to see it again, and I remember thinking the released version had been thoroughly pruned, as in stridently edited. Whew! That was a long time ago. I'd love to see the preview again. I think it was a better film, but I love the film that came out in any case. A Criterion edition is good news. Last edited by Richard--W; 05-16-2018 at 01:02 AM.

05-15-2018, 10:19 PM	#21
willieconway Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Before the list function here broke, I proudly displayed Altered States in my All-time Top 20 list. Can't wait to see the Criterion release.

05-16-2018, 01:02 AM	#26
MTRodaba2468 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Western Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:1148 Blu-ray collection:5829 DVD collection:1284 MA collection:676 Digital collection:1383 iTunes collection:244 Trading Score:8	I'm certainly looking forward to it!

05-16-2018, 02:03 AM	#28
The Sovereign Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:290 Blu-ray collection:3344 Trading Score:1	Very cool! I wasn't sure this was happening since it wasn't included in today's announcements, but I'd almost certainly double-dip for this one.

05-16-2018, 09:14 AM	#29
ZeTi Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Austria 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:770 Trading Score:15	Superb, one of my favorite Ken Russel flicks.

05-16-2018, 12:25 PM	#31
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Couldn't this listing just have been for Filmstruck?

05-16-2018, 02:43 PM	#34
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	It can't be the film's (The Devils) content that would be holding it back; turn on the news, or practically any movie or television program today for what is apparently now acceptable. The idea would not only be hypocritical, but utterly without merit.

05-16-2018, 03:08 PM	#36
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	Yeah, but in the U.S. that moral high ground is held steadfastly in a cherry-picking manner.

05-16-2018, 03:09 PM	#37
painiac Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2016 Location:brooklyn 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:2197 DVD collection:845	huge news more ken russell all the time

05-16-2018, 03:45 PM	#38
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	Don't have this yet so I'm in.

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