Third Window Films Discussion Thread - Page 178 - Blu-ray Forum

Yami · 08-06-2021, 07:38 PM

TWF, have you ever considered releasing Lear on the Shore? I was doing a bit of reading after watching the new release of Kurosawa's Ran and came across it - seems like a meta-film from a few years ago, with Tatsuya Nakadai starring as a veteran actor.

CelestialAgent · 08-06-2021, 11:23 PM

Looking at FDA, looks like Elysian (Earwig and the Witch and Wendy) will be releasing Sion Sono's next film, Prisoners of the Ghostland to UK cinemas on 17th September. I know this isn't directly Third Window related but they've championed Sono and I'm not sure if any other UK distributors have bought his films. Based on their past two releases I expect this will be a windowed release that hits at least Picturehouse and possibly some of the other chains too. Maybe even a Blu-ray too.

Grethiwha · 08-06-2021, 11:27 PM

Excited for the Toyoda set.

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Originally Posted by Yami

TWF, have you ever considered releasing Lear on the Shore? I was doing a bit of reading after watching the new release of Kurosawa's Ran and came across it - seems like a meta-film from a few years ago, with Tatsuya Nakadai starring as a veteran actor.

Crazy that Nakadai is still making movies. Favourite actor but I haven't seen him in anything since the 90s. Looks like an interesting movie...

thirdwindowfilms · 08-06-2021, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

TWF, have you ever considered releasing Lear on the Shore? I was doing a bit of reading after watching the new release of Kurosawa's Ran and came across it - seems like a meta-film from a few years ago, with Tatsuya Nakadai starring as a veteran actor.

Ð›Ð¸Ñ€ Ð½Ð° Ð±ÐµÑ€ÐµÐ³Ñƒ / Umibe no Lear / Lear on the Shore (2017) Official trailer - YouTube

it's very slow and experimental piece, almost like a 1-person stage play at times.
Not suited at all to physical, so if it went anywhere it would be an arthouse specialty streaming platform like MUBI, but i'd say it's probably even too esoteric for even the MUBI crowd

Yami · 08-07-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

it's very slow and experimental piece, almost like a 1-person stage play at times.
Not suited at all to physical, so if it went anywhere it would be an arthouse specialty streaming platform like MUBI, but i'd say it's probably even too esoteric for even the MUBI crowd

That sounds fascinating. I want to see it even more now!

Sadly, now 3-4 years down the line, I doubt it's ever going to get a release via those platforms. You never know though.

dr727 · 08-07-2021, 10:39 AM

I pre-ordered the second Toyoda set from Terracotta along with Eureka's Duel to the Death. I also finally grabbed the Ujicha set because I didn't want to miss out on something so unique (though, truly, that's what every TWF release is!).

Thanks for the heads up on the new £5 signup/points scheme.

logboy · 08-07-2021, 02:38 PM

i'm not expecting it to be easy to get the second toyoda set, now TWF is under arrows wing and noticed in a potentially different way.

hope i'm proven wrong. as a fan of his work for many years, i've watched in quiet disbelief at how roundly ignored the first set essentially was.

giome · 08-08-2021, 08:03 PM

Third Window / Tetsuya Nakashima getting some love an a popular YouTube channel!

Yurakucho · 08-12-2021, 11:42 AM

Pornostar is getting a standalone Blu-ray release.
https://arrowfilms.com/product-detai...-ray/TWFBD030A
I imagine it'll sell because it's called Pornostar.

jackranderson · 08-12-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by giome

Third Window / Tetsuya Nakashima getting some love an a popular YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsTf-XiEXQo

Man, I used to love that podcast, now they make me cringe a little too much with the OTT weeb stuff, especially cdawg, still it’s cool to give some shine to TWF.

Richard A · 08-19-2021, 06:40 PM

Talking Images' interview with Adam Torel, Head of Third Window Films (via open.spotify.com)

Recommended. The two hours fly by as it's a very interesting insight into the label and the man behind it.

It certainly left me with a much fuller appreciation of exactly what it takes to run an esoteric label and box clever in a world mostly ruled by large corporations.

CelestialAgent · 08-20-2021, 12:44 AM

Crescendo House Blu-ray of Labyrinth of Cinema announced, including an hour long making of

https://crescendo.house/products/labyrinth-of-cinema

Unfortunately shipping to the UK is $24.70 (USPS first class), half the price of the steelbook itself.

Cinematt · 08-20-2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Crescendo House Blu-ray of Labyrinth of Cinema announced, including an hour long making of

https://crescendo.house/products/labyrinth-of-cinema

Unfortunately shipping to the UK is $24.70 (USPS first class), half the price of the steelbook itself.

And they don't appear to pay customs up front so you're looking at a potential extra £11 VAT and £8 handling fee so £73 for a £36 steelbook. Might have to send one to American friends and get them to hold it until I can next get out there, though who knows when that will be!

Yurakucho · 08-20-2021, 11:18 AM

Funky Forest/Warped Forest has slipped from "Winter 2021" to "Early 2022" on TWF website.

xiiidan · 08-20-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yurakucho

Funky Forest/Warped Forest has slipped from "Winter 2021" to "Early 2022" on TWF website.

It's up in the air whilst special features are produced as per an earlier post by TWF.

fatboyslim142 · 08-20-2021, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Crescendo House Blu-ray of Labyrinth of Cinema announced, including an hour long making of

https://crescendo.house/products/labyrinth-of-cinema

Unfortunately shipping to the UK is $24.70 (USPS first class), half the price of the steelbook itself.

Or get them to bring it over to the UK if they visit before you visit them.

CelestialAgent · 08-20-2021, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Or get them to bring it over to the UK if they visit before you visit them.

Not planning on visiting any foreign country while there's still a pandemic!

hanz0 · 08-27-2021, 05:01 PM

Pink films vol 1 in stock at HMV

https://store.hmv.com/store/film-tv/...-films-vol-1-2

OgamiittoMcJ · 08-28-2021, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hanz0

Pink films vol 1 in stock at HMV

https://store.hmv.com/store/film-tv/...-films-vol-1-2

sold out again ffs,
ok own up who bought it, lol

robthebobs · 08-31-2021, 07:12 PM

@thirdwindowfilms
Is there any chance of releasing Lee Chang-dong's Oasis on blu ray at all?

08-06-2021, 11:23 PM	#3542
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2170 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Looking at FDA, looks like Elysian (Earwig and the Witch and Wendy) will be releasing Sion Sono's next film, Prisoners of the Ghostland to UK cinemas on 17th September. I know this isn't directly Third Window related but they've championed Sono and I'm not sure if any other UK distributors have bought his films. Based on their past two releases I expect this will be a windowed release that hits at least Picturehouse and possibly some of the other chains too. Maybe even a Blu-ray too.

08-07-2021, 10:39 AM	#3546
dr727 Power Member Top contributor Member since:May 2013 Location:♀ 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:2	I pre-ordered the second Toyoda set from Terracotta along with Eureka's Duel to the Death. I also finally grabbed the Ujicha set because I didn't want to miss out on something so unique (though, truly, that's what every TWF release is!). Thanks for the heads up on the new £5 signup/points scheme.

08-07-2021, 02:38 PM	#3547
logboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:UK	i'm not expecting it to be easy to get the second toyoda set, now TWF is under arrows wing and noticed in a potentially different way. hope i'm proven wrong. as a fan of his work for many years, i've watched in quiet disbelief at how roundly ignored the first set essentially was.

08-12-2021, 11:42 AM	#3549
Yurakucho Senior Member Member since:Dec 2015	Pornostar is getting a standalone Blu-ray release. https://arrowfilms.com/product-detai...-ray/TWFBD030A I imagine it'll sell because it's called Pornostar.

08-19-2021, 06:40 PM	#3551
Richard A Active Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:UK	Talking Images' interview with Adam Torel, Head of Third Window Films (via open.spotify.com) Recommended. The two hours fly by as it's a very interesting insight into the label and the man behind it. It certainly left me with a much fuller appreciation of exactly what it takes to run an esoteric label and box clever in a world mostly ruled by large corporations.

08-20-2021, 12:44 AM	#3552
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2170 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Crescendo House Blu-ray of Labyrinth of Cinema announced, including an hour long making of https://crescendo.house/products/labyrinth-of-cinema Unfortunately shipping to the UK is $24.70 (USPS first class), half the price of the steelbook itself.

08-20-2021, 11:18 AM	#3554
Yurakucho Senior Member Member since:Dec 2015	Funky Forest/Warped Forest has slipped from "Winter 2021" to "Early 2022" on TWF website.

08-27-2021, 05:01 PM	#3558
hanz0 Moderator Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:region free 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2119 DVD collection:147	Pink films vol 1 in stock at HMV https://store.hmv.com/store/film-tv/...-films-vol-1-2

08-31-2021, 07:12 PM	#3560
robthebobs Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:UK 4K collection:367 Blu-ray collection:3934	@thirdwindowfilms Is there any chance of releasing Lee Chang-dong's Oasis on blu ray at all?

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