Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[bluknight1]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

The US arm of Sony appears to be yet their international arm appears more than comfortable in releasing these on Blu-ray themselves.

If their international arm starts releasing classics, then I'll start importing.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by Torgon

I would think Sleepless in Seattle would sell out quickly (IMO). It was a LOT more popular than As Good As It Gets. It's always referred to as a great romance/comedy movie, but I never hear anything about AGAIG (other than TT releasing it, lol).

Not really, and not with critics or audiences.



Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
$126,533,006 US Gross
$101,200,000 Worldwide Gross (not including US)
Rated 6.7/10 from 80,014 users
2 Oscar nominations, 0 wins

As Good As It Gets (1997)
$147,637,474 US Gross
$132,700,000 Worldwide Gross (not including US)
Rated 7.8/10 from 157,165 users
7 Oscar nominations, 2 wins

Credit: imdb.com



Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Critics: 71% (32 fresh reviews against 13 rotten)
Average Rating: 6.5/10
Audience: 75% liked it (273,797 user ratings)
Average Rating: 3.3/5


As Good As It Gets (1997)
Critics: 86% Certified Fresh (65 fresh reviews against 11 rotten)
Average Rating: 7.2/10
Audience: 81% liked it (352,188 user ratings)
Average Rating: 3.5/5

Credit: rottentomatoes.com

[popeflick]

Originally Posted by Torgon

I would think Sleepless in Seattle would sell out quickly (IMO). It was a LOT more popular than As Good As It Gets. It's always referred to as a great romance/comedy movie, but I never hear anything about AGAIG (other than TT releasing it, lol).

Yeah, that stupid Best Picture Oscar was a really obscure award it got.

[hotFstop]

Originally Posted by popeflick

Yeah, that stupid Best Picture Oscar was a really obscure award it got.

Titanic won Best Picture that year.

[NoirFan]

Wow, wonderful and unexpected news about The Disappearance, I have the terrible looking full frame UK DVD, and will be very happy to upgrade!

[neoz]

Originally Posted by bluknight1

If their international arm starts releasing classics, then I'll start importing.

Ditto, I love TT but if I might be able to get it a bit cheaper then I wouldn't oppose getting it via the import route.

[ROclockCK]

...the latest round of TT announcements by Composer/(presumed) IST:

• Sleepless in Seattle - Marc Shaiman
• Love is a Many-Splendored Thing - Alfred Newman
• Body Double - Pino Donaggio
• Sexy Beast - Roque Baños
• The Disappearance - Robert Farnon

Probably needless to say by now, but I'm in for all of these, and am especially looking forward to The Disappearance. I vaguely recall renting a panned and scanned Vestron VHS back in the 80s...but that was so long ago, and so crudely presented, it might as well be a new film.

Also FWIW, Sexy Beast (from 2000) is now the most recent title in the TT collection; Swamp Water (1941) still the oldest.

[grrrarg]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I'm trying to get my $10 discount by entering the code AMAZON on Screen Archives' site, but I'm not having any luck. Did anybody else have this problem?

You'll probably have to go back in time about a year and a half ago to when it was still valid. I believe it expired just before Fright Night was released and was supposed to be valid if you made a purchase via amazon (or something, I forget).

Good luck!! If you do go back in time please pick me up a few dozen Fright Nights!

[Dragun]

Sleepless in Seattle would be a surprise. That should be a title that's eventually found for $10 at any store, not a limited edition!

[neoz]

Originally Posted by Dragun

Sleepless in Seattle would be a surprise. That should be a title that's eventually found for $10 at any store, not a limited edition!

You would think that but apparently Sony like to give people the shaft. Worst part is I'll probably end up getting it thus feeding the beast.

Hoping there is a import alternative.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

For all the protestation that it got, As Good as It Gets is still sitting there, not sold out, after many months. I don't see Sleepless performing all that differently, but I could be wrong. I've never seen either one.

A) A lot of people don't know about it. When it's specifically only available from one retailer, that doesn't make it very obvious to the public.

B) At $35, perhaps not.

[Seymour]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

A) A lot of people don't know about it. When it's specifically only available from one retailer, that doesn't make it very obvious to the public.

B) At $35, perhaps not.

Yeah, it's a bit ironic. Twilight Time has said that they don't cater to Walmart shoppers (ie casual movie fans/buyers). Yet, they keep picking titles that would appeal specifically to Walmart shoppers (Steel Magnolias, Sleepless in Seattle, As Good as It Gets).

[EddieLarkin]

Originally Posted by neoz

Hoping there is a import alternative.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sleep...Blu-ray/67671/

[Torgon]

Originally Posted by popeflick

Yeah, that stupid Best Picture Oscar was a really obscure award it got.

Yeah, I ignore those awards especially when it didn't win . Seriously, I had no idea. I thought it was an average movie. It didn't impress me and I didn't find it romantic (as classified). I'd really not care if I saw it again based on what I remember. I guess it's all in perception .

[popeflick]

Originally Posted by hotFstop

Titanic won Best Picture that year.

I stand corrected, so let me get this right now:

Yeah, those Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars it got that year were really obscure.

[thismightbezach]

Has anyone read the incredibly snarky review of Song of Bernadette over at DVD Talk?

While I actually have little problem with religious-themed motion pictures, I have never had one so insistently close the door on non-believers as The Song of Bernadette. I must say, there was something terribly off-putting about entering into a 2-1/2 hour movie that begins with a title card telling me right up front that I won't get it and I never will. So much for spreading the gospel.

It doesn't help that Jennifer Jones is equally lacking in the talent department. Jones has little natural charisma on screen, and her involvement here (she gets an "introducing" credit despite some otherwise forgotten earlier cinematic efforts) is largely due to her personal involvement with producer David O. Selznick.

She was lacking so much talent that she won an Academy Award for her role in this film. She was also nominated for an Oscar four more times in her career.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/60072...ernadette-the/

[Yojimbo]

Jones has little natural charisma on screen, and her involvement here (she gets an "introducing" credit despite some otherwise forgotten earlier cinematic efforts) is largely due to her personal involvement with producer David O. Selznick.

The essay that comes with the blu-ray explains the reason for this too.

That review is definitely a bit snarky. If someone has a problem with religious-themed films prior to viewing this film, then they shouldn't be the one to review it. If someone doesn't like sports, then they shouldn't review an ESPN blu-ray. Same with documentaries and so on. Personally, I thought the film was fantastic. I had never seen it before and it blew me away.

[Yojimbo]

I must say, there was something terribly off-putting about entering into a 2-1/2 hour movie that begins with a title card telling me right up front that I won't get it and I never will. So much for spreading the gospel.

I can sort of understand what he's trying to say here, but if you've ever ready any of the vitriol many atheists spew on the internet, then the title card rings a bit true.

[Cevolution]

It appears as if Germany isn't the only country where these are being released by Sony, and won't be limited. According to a local Australian online retailer, Ezydvd.com.au, Philadelphia and Sleepless in Seattle are being released here in Australia on the 6th of June. They are listed with a price of au$14.97 each, which means JBHiFi.com.au will likely have them for au$12.98 each, as Ezydvd are usually more expensive compared to other Australian retailers.

[tama]

I'm in for Sexy Beast...hope the transfer is stellar....I've stayed away from the U.K. edition due to incorrect aspect ration and 1080/60i