Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Since Christine seems to be out of the running --

Out of the running for this year, which it was never in the running for anyway because their 3-year contract ends March 2016. At that point if Twilight Time don't license it again someone else will (Arrow, Scream, etc.).

[Page14]

Originally Posted by docc

Nothing is better than a blind buy that turns out to be even better than expected, which happened for me with 'U Turn'....a perfect blend of noir and dark comedy, quirky, never a dull moment, not over-long as some reviews have stated and looks stunning on Blu-ray. For anybody on the fence like I was I say go for it

When I first read this post, it gave me a lift, as I picked up U-Turn as the freebie in the last Twilight Time promotion, even though it wasn't on my "wanted" list. It just so happened that I really wanted 4 other titles very badly, so why not take a flyer on the freebie as long as it was being offered. I was hoping to be surprised with an unknown gem (like you mention above), but instead I feel bad in saying that the movie didn't work for me at all. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[Ruined]

They really packed a lot of solid releases into Oct 13th...

[docc]

Originally Posted by Page14

I was hoping to be surprised with an unknown gem (like you mention above), but instead I feel bad in saying that the movie didn't work for me at all. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

Same thing for me with the much hyped Zardoz, I even tried watching it twice, ended up selling my copy

[Page14]

Originally Posted by docc

Same thing for me with the much hyped Zardoz, I even tried watching it twice, ended up selling my copy

Zardoz was a blind buy for me too. I haven't watched it yet though. I'm expecting it to be weird.

(FWIW, I have my autographed U-Turn listed in the trading forum, if anybody is interested).

[Maggot]

Originally Posted by docc

Same thing for me with the much hyped Zardoz, I even tried watching it twice, ended up selling my copy

Yea, I tried watching Zardoz on DVD way back when and I couldn't get into either.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by Maggot

Yea, I tried watching Zardoz on DVD way back when and I couldn't get into either.

I was on the fence about buying Zardoz.
I saw it first, and then I was very glad that I didn't blind bought it!

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

I was on the fence about buying Zardoz.
I saw it first, and then I was very glad that I didn't blind bought it!

I though it was a terrible movie, except for the flying head

[CriterionBlues]

I blind bought Zardoz and absolutely loved it. It's not only great in the cheesy, Sean Connery loin-cloth way, but it's a much smarter movie than it originally seems. I found a second viewing to be enlightening.

[Petemo2010]

I really liked Zardoz, its more of a thinking mans movie. I wouldn't expect those not into science fiction to find it all that engaging. It was actually well written and very well acted in my opinion. I thought that Connery and Rampling gave great performances as well as the supporting cast. Alas, tastes do differ!

[docc]

Originally Posted by Petemo2010

I really liked Zardoz, its more of a thinking mans movie. I wouldn't expect those not into science fiction to find it all that engaging.

.....at least those not into cerebral sci-fi which this is, although I did find 2001 a Space Odyssey riveting

[Hank the Tank]

Originally Posted by Aclea

Alexander Walker used to dine out on one of his Stanley Kubrick stories. One time he came round to Kubrick's house for dinner to find him engrossed in an episode of The World at War, explaining without even turning to look at him "I want to see how this ends."

"The Germans lose, Stanley."

And it just happened again, Team USA Women's Soccer defeated Germany 2-0 in the World Cup Finals. They play for the title next game.

[Twilight Time]

At 9 am Pacific time today - Wednesday, July 1st - Twilight Time is proud to announce the launch of our very own web portal http://twilighttimemovies.com/ -

Here you will be able to purchase our latest titles and many of our catalogue movies, keep up with announcements, and, in time, enjoy thoughts, tributes, and essays about favorite films and filmmakers, brought to you by a variety of voices. Note that clause: “in time.” This website is definitely a work in progress, and subject to sea change.

Despite our enthusiastic optimism, we know that any new venture of this kind is bound to be an adventure of trial and error. Please forgive us our failings in advance, and bear with us as we attempt to surmount the inevitable growing pains.


http://twilighttimemovies.com/ will work in conjunction with our regular retail outlet http://www.screenarchives.com in presenting our new releases simultaneously - today at 4 pm EST (1 pm Pacific), our five new July titles go up for pre-order:

THE WORLD OF HENRY ORIENT (1964)
THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS (1989)
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING (1959)
PLACES IN THE HEART (1984)
A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY (1987)

and as a special opening day gift, the first 60 aficionados to purchase all 5 of the new titles from the new site will receive a FREE promotional copy of FRIGHT NIGHT: 30th Anniversary Edition - these are the last 60 promos held back for emergencies, and we feel there is no better way to allocate them than to give them away on our own site.

Once the site is live at 9 am Pacific, you can log on and register your details, but bear in mind you may have to re-enter your CC information at the point of check out in keeping with many current retail outlets - this is a factor to remember today when taking advantage of the FREE Fright Night promo.

Fulfilment and shipping for the new site will be handled by our manufacturers, Cinram, who perform these functions for several of the major Home Video entities, including 20th Century Fox's online retail outlet, Fox Connect.

http://twilighttimemovies.com/ has been developed to maximize consumer ease and satisfaction in purchasing, but as mentioned above we don't expect everything to be perfect from minute one --

for any questions or queries, please take advantage of our service department:
support@twilighttimemovies.com


We really appreciate how you wonderful guys and gals have been with us from day one and assisted us through many teething troubles - have helped us to climb a steep learning curve, and understand better how to streamline our efforts and make the experience a better one for all concerned. Our new web portal is the next step in Twilight Time's evolution, and the four year rollercoaster ride that has got us this far, looks even more exciting for the next four years and beyond -

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that wonderful support and more - we wouldn't be here without you.

- The Twilight Time Team

[Akijama]

Cool news. Your own website.

[MifuneFan]

The site looks great

[dsman71]

It sounded like Christine is off the table and perhaps Sony is going to do a blu of it themselves since they own the film

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

It's not the Blob as it hadn't even been released at that point let alone its been less than a year since its release.

They also ruled out Mysterious Island a while back

[filmmusic]

Great news about the new website.
Although I think I will stick to SAE since shipping is lower to my country.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

They also ruled out Mysterious Island a while back

Oh, did they? Seriously?
And I was expecting this to be one title.

[appla456]

found an error, whey you try to signup for email updates, it says cant cause have to put your name in it, but there is no where to do that


below is what it says


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edits:

how about an option for shipping for MEDIA MAIL as well ?

also how about July 1st and day of your founding be your regular sale times ? Anniversaries