British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 400 - Blu-ray Forum

minister_x · 10-17-2021, 03:58 PM

Absolutely not a stupid question! I am assuming they are awaiting a new scan from Paramount for Targets - or perhaps getting a specific extra sorted? (e.g., maybe they needed extra time to interview Bogdanovich?)

Dailyan · 10-17-2021, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minister_x

Absolutely not a stupid question! I am assuming they are awaiting a new scan from Paramount for Targets

Yes, Paramount are doing a new remaster.

Si Parallel Universe · 10-17-2021, 04:44 PM

Thanks that makes sense regarding a new transfer.

carldavis · 10-19-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by carldavis

I got an email from Amazon re: Bergman Vol. 2 set on Saturday. I was expecting somebody here to mention it, but as not I'll go first...

"Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:

"Ingmar Bergman Vol.2 [Blu-ray]"
Estimated arrival date: November 03 2021"

Anybody else?

I'm assuming this is a release date change and not an Amazon supply issue (from the wording of the email.

Slipped again. Now saying November 15th.

The Hornets · 10-19-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by carldavis

Slipped again. Now saying November 15th.

Amazon actually say the release date is Monday 8th November for Bergman 2.
They pad this to an estimated delivery date of the 13th even with Prime.

Out of the Blue also delayed to November 15th release date and 22nd estimated delivery date.

minister_x · 10-19-2021, 09:47 PM

Out of the Blue delayed to 22nd according to BFI's own page:
https://shop.bfi.org.uk/out-of-the-blue-blu-ray.html

minister_x · 10-19-2021, 09:52 PM

Specs for the two Mike Leigh releases are also up on the BFI site:

Naked

Quote:

Audio commentary with Mike Leigh, David Thewlis and Katrin Cartlidge
The Short & Curlies (1987, 17 mins):Mike Leigh’s short film starring Alison Steadman and David Thewlis centres on a hairdresser and her daughter and the romance between a woman who works in a chemist and a man who mainly communicates through jokes.
Mike Leigh and Dick Pope on Naked (2021, 26 mins): newly recorded interview with Mike Leigh and his long-time cinematographer as they discuss the making of Naked.
Image gallery
2021 theatrical trailer

Bleak Moments

Quote:

Audio commentary by writer and director Mike Leigh (2015)
Bleak Moments: 50 Years On (2021, 9 mins): a short interview with Mike Leigh as he looks back on his debut feature
In Conversation: Mike Leigh and Leslie Blair (1972, 28 mins): in this rare archive interview director Mike Leigh and producer and editor Leslie Blair discuss Bleak Moments
Interview with Mike Leigh (2019, 36 mins): filmed after a screening of his 1976 film Nuts in May, Mike Leigh discusses his early career and his approach to filmmaking with film programmer Neil McGlone
Image gallery
**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet with a new essay on the film by Ellen Cheshire , original Sight & Sound review and full film credits

Very pleased the BFI managed to license the excellent commentary for Naked!

CelestialAgent · 10-20-2021, 12:08 AM

That Leigh interview was on YouTube briefly during lockdown and it’s a good one. It was shot at The Riverside

Professional Cad · 10-20-2021, 02:08 AM

Finally ordered "One of Our Aircraft is Missing". I say "finally" even though it's only been out a little while because "the plan" was to pre-order it but I just...forgot.

Should get here to the States Monday. Excited. Can't wait to listen to the new commentary track.

Ironically I never got around to watching my (woefully overpriced) copy of the Olive Films release. It's still in the wrapper. Bought it earlier this year. I think I just have a bias against Olive Films, lol...They bother me.

Also today I ordered "Jungle Fever". It was only $20 on Amazon Global Store UK (which I guess is Amazon UK's "subsidiary"-thing here in the US) with free shipping. Granted, I have to wait until November 4th till it arrives, but it's cool.

I really love the work the BFI is doing. Not long ago I received the Woodfall box set. I am ashamed to say I had seen only 1 film in the box. Which is why I felt morally obligated to buy it; educating myself on this era of British cinema is necessary.

Watched "Look Back in Anger" for the first time a few nights ago. Good God, Burton murders the screen. He really was like a force of nature when he turned it on. Just stand out of the way and behold how he erupts...

Looking forward to watching "The Entertainer" next.

mmarczi · 10-20-2021, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minister_x

Specs for the two Mike Leigh releases are also up on the BFI site:

Naked

Bleak Moments

Very pleased the BFI managed to license the excellent commentary for Naked!

Is Naked not going to have a booklet then? Curious if so.

minister_x · 10-20-2021, 07:13 AM

Hopefully it's just an omission from the site and will appear later. But if it was a choice between that and licensing the commentary, as much as I love the booklets, I think they made the right decision.

Olmo · 10-20-2021, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minister_x

Specs for the two Mike Leigh releases are also up on the BFI site:

Naked

Bleak Moments

Very pleased the BFI managed to license the excellent commentary for Naked!

The Short & Curlies episode is on the Criterion Naked too, with a permanently itchy Alison Steadman that is unexplained and increasing in its ferocity as the programme goes on.

Cried laughing.

manicsounds · 10-21-2021, 05:43 AM

Death in 4K

edmonddantes · 10-21-2021, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by manicsounds

Death in 4K

what is this? Im not familiar, could you elaborate a bit? is this going to be released later in this year or next year or never?

minister_x · 10-21-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by edmonddantes

what is this? Im not familiar, could you elaborate a bit? is this going to be released later in this year or next year or never?

It's a review disc of the UHD of The Seventh Seal, which is due out at the start of November (not sure why it has Bergman Vol. 2 on the disc; the UHD is not part of that box set). The character whose face you can see is Death. (Apologies if you knew any of this already, just wanted to be clear!

)

oddbox83 · 10-21-2021, 06:37 PM

That production code on the test disc is interesting. This is the first announced, but isn't number 1...

DefLeppard · 10-23-2021, 11:29 AM

May be this is familiar to those who've visited their store in person but seeing those signed copies on BFI shop for the first time now!Wow!

Wasnt aware BFI's were into memorabilia stuff.

ybinahmadfuz · 10-24-2021, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmonddantes

what is this? Im not familiar, could you elaborate a bit? is this going to be released later in this year or next year or never?

whats the first impression? is it better than the criterion version?

Member-496152 · 10-24-2021, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minister_x

Specs for the two Mike Leigh releases are also up on the BFI site:

Naked

Bleak Moments

Very pleased the BFI managed to license the excellent commentary for Naked!

I like the BFI's cover for 'Naked' more than the one Criterion used. Went on a bender of Mike Leigh films during the lockdown and really enjoyed all his stuff.

CrockettandTubbs · 10-24-2021, 09:39 PM

Invasion of the Body Snatchers review:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=6776

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10-17-2021, 03:58 PM	#7981
minister_x Contributor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Dinas Powys, UK 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:666 Trading Score:293	Absolutely not a stupid question! I am assuming they are awaiting a new scan from Paramount for Targets - or perhaps getting a specific extra sorted? (e.g., maybe they needed extra time to interview Bogdanovich?)

10-17-2021, 04:44 PM	#7983
Si Parallel Universe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2015 Location:A Parallel Universe Somewhere 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:395 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Thanks that makes sense regarding a new transfer.

10-19-2021, 09:47 PM	#7986
minister_x Contributor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Dinas Powys, UK 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:666 Trading Score:293	Out of the Blue delayed to 22nd according to BFI's own page: https://shop.bfi.org.uk/out-of-the-blue-blu-ray.html

10-20-2021, 12:08 AM	#7988
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2172 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	That Leigh interview was on YouTube briefly during lockdown and it’s a good one. It was shot at The Riverside

10-20-2021, 02:08 AM	#7989
Professional Cad Member Member since:Sep 2021 Location:West Philadelphia	Finally ordered "One of Our Aircraft is Missing". I say "finally" even though it's only been out a little while because "the plan" was to pre-order it but I just...forgot. Should get here to the States Monday. Excited. Can't wait to listen to the new commentary track. Ironically I never got around to watching my (woefully overpriced) copy of the Olive Films release. It's still in the wrapper. Bought it earlier this year. I think I just have a bias against Olive Films, lol...They bother me. Also today I ordered "Jungle Fever". It was only $20 on Amazon Global Store UK (which I guess is Amazon UK's "subsidiary"-thing here in the US) with free shipping. Granted, I have to wait until November 4th till it arrives, but it's cool. I really love the work the BFI is doing. Not long ago I received the Woodfall box set. I am ashamed to say I had seen only 1 film in the box. Which is why I felt morally obligated to buy it; educating myself on this era of British cinema is necessary. Watched "Look Back in Anger" for the first time a few nights ago. Good God, Burton murders the screen. He really was like a force of nature when he turned it on. Just stand out of the way and behold how he erupts... Looking forward to watching "The Entertainer" next.

10-20-2021, 07:13 AM	#7991
minister_x Contributor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Dinas Powys, UK 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:666 Trading Score:293	Hopefully it's just an omission from the site and will appear later. But if it was a choice between that and licensing the commentary, as much as I love the booklets, I think they made the right decision.

10-21-2021, 05:43 AM	#7993
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4992 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Death in 4K

10-21-2021, 06:37 PM	#7996
oddbox83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Location:UK	That production code on the test disc is interesting. This is the first announced, but isn't number 1...

10-23-2021, 11:29 AM	#7997
DefLeppard Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2014 4K collection:204 Blu-ray collection:2240 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:9	May be this is familiar to those who've visited their store in person but seeing those signed copies on BFI shop for the first time now!Wow! Wasnt aware BFI's were into memorabilia stuff.

10-24-2021, 09:39 PM	#8000
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	Invasion of the Body Snatchers review: http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=6776

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