British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread

[Mansinthe]

if they do i will buy the BFI release too..

[tenia]

Originally Posted by Judex

I think you're underestimating the BFI team. They have more than enough talent to produce an equal or superior quality release of Seven Samurai.

Technically, yes, but BFI is usually below when it comes to extras.

[FaceInTheLeaves]

The Criterion release of Seven Samurai is a thing of beauty.

[kristoffer]

I wonder when Amazon uk will get this up for preorder or if they will get it at all.

[Skog]

BFI BDs for £9.95

[aewb]

First time i've pre-ordered from Sainsbury's. Can't wait to watch it again.

[lateralspin]

Originally Posted by Patient-X

You're not alone, I like the design too.

Perhaps the design augurs the extent of extras. Lean.

[BAKA]

Originally Posted by aewb

First time i've pre-ordered from Sainsbury's. Can't wait to watch it again.

[Show spoiler]

That looks different to the typical BFI package. Is it a slipcase, slipbox or a digipack?

Mine shipped from Amazon today, looking forward to getting this. Genuinely happy to have picked up the Limited Edition version.

[Judex]

It's a slipcover, they did the same for the LTD release of Deep End.

[Davy]

Originally Posted by BAKA

That looks different to the typical BFI package. Is it a slipcase, slipbox or a digipack?

Mine shipped from Amazon today, looking forward to getting this. Genuinely happy to have picked up the Limited Edition version.

Slipcover, limited to 1000 copies. Mine is on it's way from Amazon, can't wait!

[Patient-X]

Originally Posted by lateralspin

Perhaps the design augurs the extent of extras. Lean.

The film is the most important thing, extras are...well...extras I'm just happy that I can finally get the movie on Blu-ray. (I don't have a region free player).

[rapta]

Originally Posted by Patient-X

The film is the most important thing, extras are...well...extras I'm just happy that I can finally get the movie on Blu-ray. (I don't have a region free player).

BFI are really slow at setting up pre-orders which is quite frustrating. I want to see what the Seven Samurai amaray will be like (it might be dual format which would interest me) and also still waiting to see when Aguirre, Wrath Of God or The Enigma Of Kaspar Hauser will be released - they keep announcing things and then go silent for months on end! Aguirre is one of my favourite films and I can't wait to own it!

[SolidBlu]

what is the difference between the 3-disc and 2-disc versions of DEEP END? Is the 3-disc still available? Are they both region free? thanks

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by SolidBlu

what is the difference between the 3-disc and 2-disc versions of DEEP END? Is the 3-disc still available? Are they both region free? thanks

I'm not sure about the region-free status, but the 3 disc edition had a bonus DVD, with a Q&A session with John Moulder-Brown and Jane Asher, and the reissue trailer (this one: )

Deep End (1970) Trailer - Out Now on BFI DVD & Blu-ray - YouTube

Good luck finding a copy of the 3 disc edition though, it was limited to 1000 copies, and it sold out soon after release.

[mattyl149]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I'm not sure about the region-free status, but the 3 disc edition had a bonus DVD, with a Q&A session with John Moulder-Brown and Jane Asher, and the reissue trailer (this one: ) Deep End (1970) Trailer - Out Now on BFI DVD & Blu-ray - YouTube

Good luck finding a copy of the 3 disc edition though, it was limited to 1000 copies, and it sold out soon after release.

Deep End was the first Flipside release I bought. I didn't realise at the time how limited it was, and glad I got the three disc version

[SolidBlu]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I'm not sure about the region-free status, but the 3 disc edition had a bonus DVD, with a Q&A session with John Moulder-Brown and Jane Asher, and the reissue trailer (this one: ) Deep End (1970) Trailer - Out Now on BFI DVD & Blu-ray - YouTube

Good luck finding a copy of the 3 disc edition though, it was limited to 1000 copies, and it sold out soon after release.

thanks for the info buddy need to order the killing of a Chinese bookie ce immediately while it has slip and start looking for the deep end ce

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by SolidBlu

thanks for the info buddy need to order the order the killing of a Chinese bookie ce immediately while it has slip and start looking for the deep end ce

The limited edition of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is also limited to 1000 copies, and also includes a bonus DVD. Better pick it up soon, it already vanished from several online stores (Amazon.co.uk, for example, isn't selling it directly anymore).

And good luck with Deep End, it's a lovely release, for a lovely film.

[mattyl149]

Originally Posted by Funktion

The limited edition of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is also limited to 1000 copies, and also includes a bonus DVD. Better pick it up soon, it already vanished from several online stores (Amazon.co.uk, for example, isn't selling it directly anymore).

And good luck with Deep Red, it's a lovely release, for a lovely film.

You do mean Deep End don't you? Deep Red is an Arrow release

[SolidBlu]

thanks for the info guys already ordered The Killing of a Chinese Bookie CE from amazon UK along with More and The Valley (from 3rd party seller) the search for Deep End CE begins

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by mattyl149

You do mean Deep End don't you? Deep Red is an Arrow release

As it should be obvious by the context of my reply, I was obviously referring to Deep End, since that is the release SolidBlu is looking to find.

And I do know Deep Red is an Arrow Video release in the UK, but thank you for pointing that out.