Sweet Charity (1969) from Kino

[Ebab]

I wished they wouldn't use those stupid "Ouverture", "Intermission" etc. cards but probably they will, otherwise some moron customers will complain about missing video.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Ebab

I wished they wouldn't use those stupid "Ouverture", "Intermission" etc. cards but probably they will, otherwise some moron customers will complain about missing video.

Wow... thank you for that insightful post

[Ebab]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

Wow... thank you for that insightful post

I’m talking about the cards that aren’t part of the movie (music plays while the curtain is closed) but need to be added for home video just so there is “something” on the screen.

If you’re a fan, suit yourself.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Ebab

I’m talking about the cards that aren’t part of the movie (music plays while the curtain is closed) but need to be added for home video just so there is “something” on the screen.

If you’re a fan, suit yourself.

I don't care either way, to be honest, but you're complaining about something that may or may not be included, and using denigrating language towards hypothetical customers who would complain about something when in reality the majority of people would also not give a shit either way.

[RCRochester]

So I just got an update from Amazon Canada that the expected arrival date for my order is August 6th, and looking at their site it shows as In Stock!

I will post an update if it actually ships and arrives by that date.

[mikey1969]

I just got a shipping notice from Amazon.ca, and should have it tomorrow!

Originally Posted by RCRochester

So I just got an update from Amazon Canada that the expected arrival date for my order is August 6th, and looking at their site it shows as In Stock!

I will post an update if it actually ships and arrives by that date.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by mikey1969

I just got a shipping notice from Amazon.ca, and should have it tomorrow!

Yeah, I posted on the main Kino thread that mine shipped too, but it won't be here until Tuesday (damn August long weekend!) I could have paid an extra $3.99 to have it tomorrow, but nah.

[HuggyBear73]

So is this still coming out in US on the 20th?

[OneWayFilms]

WHAAAAAAT?????

Is it POSSIBLE? THIS WEEK????

Oh, I HOPE sooooooo!

"If they Could See Me Now...."

***********POST EDIT*************

DANG! My Amazon still says August 20th.

[Greycomm]

Well a review posted elsewhere reports that entracte and exit music are missing from this release, yet it's being marketed a Roadshow. Leaving out those elements means it is not a Roadshow. I'm not rewarding this with my money. Those elements were on the original VHS and Laserdisc. Cancelling order.

[Greycomm]

Originally Posted by Ebab

I wished they wouldn't use those stupid "Ouverture", "Intermission" etc. cards but probably they will, otherwise some moron customers will complain about missing video.

Amazon has entirely removed the overture and entracte music from their streaming version of Funny Girl after a bunch of unenlightened folks posted reviews carping that something is wrong with the movie. I responded by asking for a refund because i paid for the complete version they had up first.

This kind of thing has happened enough times since the dawn of home video for me to take a dim view of altering the original to appease the ignorant instead of presenting it properly and informing them why.

Other vendors are streaming the full version. Movies Anywhere for example, has roadshow elements missing on Amazon Prime Video.

The ones who do it right are the ones who get my money. Those who don't do not.

[OneWayFilms]

Originally Posted by Greycomm

Amazon has entirely removed the overture and entracte music from their streaming version of Funny Girl after a bunch of unenlightened folks posted reviews carping that something is wrong with the movie. I responded by asking for a refund because i paid for the complete version they had up first.

This kind of thing has happened enough times since the dawn of home video for me to take a dim view of altering the original to appease the ignorant instead of presenting it properly and informing them why.

Other vendors are streaming the full version. Movies Anywhere for example, has roadshow elements missing on Amazon Prime Video.

The ones who do it right are the ones who get my money. Those who don't do not.

I respect your standards, but isn't having the film in glorious HD still better than nothing at all?

[ilovenola2]

Originally Posted by Greycomm

Amazon has entirely removed the overture and entracte music from their streaming version of Funny Girl after a bunch of unenlightened folks posted reviews carping that something is wrong with the movie. I responded by asking for a refund because i paid for the complete version they had up first.

This kind of thing has happened enough times since the dawn of home video for me to take a dim view of altering the original to appease the ignorant instead of presenting it properly and informing them why.

Other vendors are streaming the full version. Movies Anywhere for example, has roadshow elements missing on Amazon Prime Video.

The ones who do it right are the ones who get my money. Those who don't do not.

Just another reason to buy a DISC instead of a stream.

[Viiincent]

Originally Posted by Greycomm

Well a review posted elsewhere reports that entracte and exit music are missing from this release, yet it's being marketed a Roadshow. Leaving out those elements means it is not a Roadshow. I'm not rewarding this with my money. Those elements were on the original VHS and Laserdisc. Cancelling order.

There are two discs... First disc was Roadshow version and the other was labeled as something else. I'll have to check it out when I get home. But maybe the review you read was for the 2nd disc.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Greycomm

Well a review posted elsewhere reports that entracte and exit music are missing from this release, yet it's being marketed a Roadshow. Leaving out those elements means it is not a Roadshow. I'm not rewarding this with my money. Those elements were on the original VHS and Laserdisc. Cancelling order.

Throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Enjoy that VHS, I guess.

[FragnitoM]

It’s a shame that Nights of Cabiria can’t also get a bluray release ):

[Greycomm]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

Throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Enjoy that VHS, I guess.

And that attitude is exactly how such companies get away with deceptive marketing and leaving out essential details.

The fans will buy it anyway... so why bother getting it right?

What if someone decided to leave out all those words on the screen that begin the Star Wars movies because there is no picture?

[Greycomm]

Originally Posted by Viiincent

There are two discs... First disc was Roadshow version and the other was labeled as something else. I'll have to check it out when I get home. But maybe the review you read was for the 2nd disc.

Review by Robert Harris - who has personally restored three roadshows. In comments was asked if entracte and exit music were present. I believe he would know the difference.

[Greycomm]

Originally Posted by ilovenola2

Just another reason to buy a DISC instead of a stream.

Who said i didn't buy a disc? I have bought Funny Girl and Happiest Millionaire discs twice each. We buy the digital version so we can watch movies anywhere. I won't buy the disc in this case because it's not complete.

[Viiincent]

Originally Posted by Greycomm

Review by Robert Harris - who has personally restored three roadshows. In comments was asked if entracte and exit music were present. I believe he would know the difference.

Then that settles it. I won't even bother checking out what the differences are between the two versions of the movie included in the set, as they must both be the exact same version - on two distinctly labeled discs, just for the sake of deception. There's no chance in Hell the review might be for one of the two discs (the Roadshow version disc being hidden by a booklet and all).