Chungking Express from Artificial Eye - Blu-ray Forum

Clueless_Monkey · 11-17-2008, 07:08 PM

Artificial Eyes will release Chungking Express on January 26, 2009 (same day as Ashes of Time).
Could be a alternative for those in region B if Criterion Collection really uses region encoding on their delayed releases.

pro-bassoonist · 11-17-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Clueless_Monkey

Artificial Eyes will release Chungking Express on January 26, 2009 (same day as Ashes of Time).
Could be a alternative for those in region B if Criterion Collection really uses region encoding on their delayed releases.

I also expect to see some differences in the color-scheme.

Pro-B

oetty · 11-18-2008, 03:08 PM

I hope the cover is better, I don't like the Criterion cover so much...

Dubstar · 11-20-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

I also expect to see some differences in the color-scheme.

Pro-B

hopefully less green tinged.

Matt865 · 01-26-2009, 10:05 AM

Just received this in the post and can confirm that, unlike the Criterion release, it is region free.

Garcian · 01-26-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt865

Just received this in the post and can confirm that, unlike the Criterion release, it is region free.

Cool - what are the video/audio specs mate?

Matt865 · 01-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Video (AVC): 1080p/16:9/1.85:1
Audio (Chinese): Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS HD MA 5.1
Subtitles: English

Garcian · 01-26-2009, 10:22 AM

Sir, you are a gentleman, a scholar & welcome to marry my sister any time. Cheers

depooter · 01-26-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt865

Video (AVC): 1080p/16:9/1.85:1
Audio (Chinese): Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS HD MA 5.1
Subtitles: English

any extras? are they NTSC?

Matt865 · 01-26-2009, 02:08 PM

Extras are:

SD
#Introduction by Quentin Tarantino (00:07:43)
#Interview with Wong Kar-Wai (00:06:01)
#On location with Cinematographer Christopher Doyle (00:09:54)
#Wong Kar-Wai Filmography (a static list, pointless really)
#Christopher Doyle Filmography (see above)

All are PAL (720*576@50hz)

Plus there's...

#Trailer (00:02:39) - in HD

Hugh K. David · 01-26-2009, 07:30 PM

NO TONY RAYNS COMMENTARY?!?!?!

AE come ON! How much were Criterion asking for that? Was it REALLY so much that you could not afford it?

Next time I see Mr.Rayns I'm asking what on earth happened.

KrugerIndustrial · 11-08-2011, 11:43 AM

Just viewed this last night for the very first time. I LOVED the first half and enjoyed the second.

Are there any other Wong Kar Wai's films on blu-ray other than As Tears Go By, Chungking Express, Fallen Angels and Happy Together?

huntauk · 11-08-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Just viewed this last night for the very first time. I LOVED the first half and enjoyed the second.

Are there any other Wong Kar Wai's films on blu-ray other than As Tears Go By, Chungking Express, Fallen Angels and Happy Together?

Ashes Of Time?

Awesome film. Beautiful too.

KrugerIndustrial · 11-08-2011, 12:08 PM

Ah I totally forgot that. Thanks.

OAXACA · 11-08-2011, 12:30 PM

I've struggled to get on with many of Wong Kar-Wei's other films but Chungking is up there as one of the best films I've ever seen.

Also, does anyone else feel that Chungking Express and Coppola's Lost In Translation are perfect partners for each other? To my mind they seem to explore many of the same themes albeit in different ways... although the subtle humour is there to be found in both.

Zen_Amako · 11-08-2011, 01:07 PM

Days of Being Wild and My Blueberry Nights are also available on Blu-ray.

My personal favorites are Chungking, Fallen Angels, Ashes of Time and In the Mood for Love. Unfortunately, ItMfL and 2046 are not yet available on Blu-ray.

KrugerIndustrial · 11-09-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OAXACA

Also, does anyone else feel that Chungking Express and Coppola's Lost In Translation are perfect partners for each other? To my mind they seem to explore many of the same themes albeit in different ways... although the subtle humour is there to be found in both.

I agree. They're both all about ambiance and mood and lovely music. Thanks for reminding me that Lost in Translation was not yet a part of my collection. Now it sure is.

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Days of Being Wild and My Blueberry Nights are also available on Blu-ray.

My personal favorites are Chungking, Fallen Angels, Ashes of Time and In the Mood for Love. Unfortunately, ItMfL and 2046 are not yet available on Blu-ray.

Didn't you enjoy Happy Together or have you not seen it yet?

pro-bassoonist · 11-09-2011, 03:15 AM

KrugerIndustrial · 11-09-2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Ah, yes. I read your excellent review earlier today, Svet. I'm afraid to purchase it due to the weak English translation. May I ask what is your favorite of Wong Kar-Wei's films?

Pochacco · 10-15-2021, 10:38 AM

Nova Media have announced the release of Chunking Express.

Whether it's of the original release akin to the AE or the tinkered WKW version remains to be seen.

11-17-2008, 07:08 PM	#1
Clueless_Monkey Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Chungking Express from Artificial Eye Artificial Eyes will release Chungking Express on January 26, 2009 (same day as Ashes of Time). Could be a alternative for those in region B if Criterion Collection really uses region encoding on their delayed releases. Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 11-09-2011 at 03:17 AM.

11-08-2011, 11:43 AM	#12
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	Just viewed this last night for the very first time. I LOVED the first half and enjoyed the second. Are there any other Wong Kar Wai's films on blu-ray other than As Tears Go By, Chungking Express, Fallen Angels and Happy Together? Last edited by KrugerIndustrial; 11-08-2011 at 12:02 PM.

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