The Official Network Thread - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

rapta · 04-17-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

I'm not sure why Network can't just make all their announcements (if you can call titles appearing on their website 'announcements') at the same time, and to announce releases 5 months ahead is a bit strange but, hey ho, there's more:

I'd rather they got some decent extras for Insignificance. Quite why they're including a "full frame version" is beyond me.

Woo, more Roeg! No complaints here...maybe they'll update it nearer the time?

Yami · 04-17-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

Woo, more Roeg! No complaints here...maybe they'll update it nearer the time?

Yeah, more Roeg is always good (well, I haven't heard good things about any of his post-Insignificance films but I haven't personally seen them). Hopefully they update it as it's good to hear Roeg talking about his films, but it's looking like just a straight upgrade of their DVD. Except they presented it in it's "original as-filmed aspect ratio of 1.33:1" (which is presumably what they're now offering as an extra) instead of the Roeg approved 1.78:1.

Funktion · 04-17-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

Woo, more Roeg! No complaints here...

You can say that again. Any Roeg is welcome in my collection.

BigNickUK · 04-17-2014, 04:49 PM

Have updated the OP with Insignificance, The Medusa Touch and The Last Seduction

HotRats · 04-17-2014, 05:04 PM

The deleted scenes (nearly an hour) and behind the scenes footage appear to be missing from Last Seduction. It's understandable that the extended cut remains in SD as the extra scenes were cut in from the only available source, a VHS from the director's archive. Oddly, the episode of Fallen Angels was missing the introductory voiceover on the DVD, I wonder if it will be corrected. I'd really like to see Fallen Angels get a blu release if possible, it was an excellent series with many well known faces and The Black Bargain is an absolute knockout.

No need for me to get Medusa Touch as it looks identical to the US which I already have. I'll buy Insignificance, it's interesting but never escapes the limitations of the play. I'd really like to see Roeg's Eureka get a decent blu, the film was reviled on release but has been reassessed and is rather good. There is an Australian blu but it's mediocre with lossy sound.

fdm · 04-17-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Just saw the news that Bad Timing was coming out! I am really excited for this film on BLU! There is just something about the movie. I think it is probably Theresa Russell's best work, I remember seeing the Criterion DVD years ago and the movie surprised me.

Definitely a good one, one of my favorites. The other Theresa Russell one I particularly like is Black Widow. (I'm sure there are other(s) I'm forgetting...)

Just looked at the cover again, wish somebody would put out Carnal Knowledge on blu...

Yami · 04-17-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Definitely a good one, one of my favorites. The other Theresa Russell one I particularly like is Black Widow. (I'm sure there are other(s) I'm forgetting...)

She's great in Ken Russell's 1991 film - the 5-letter title of which this forum automatically censors.

fdm · 04-18-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Yami

She's great in Ken Russell's 1991 film - the 5-letter title of which this forum automatically censors.

That one was pretty good. (Looks like there are a few import dvd versions (nothing issued via US or UK I know of).)

Give me a W, give me an h...

huntauk · 04-18-2014, 08:40 AM

Count me in for The Last Seduction.

I'm on the fence with Insignificance. Roeg for me is director whose films can be a frustrating watch, although the use of editing in the likes of Bad Timing and Don't Look Now are superb and both are much more rewarding on subsequent viewings. But Roeg holds the award in my eyes for most disappointing film with Eureka. Some critics viewed it as a pre-cursor of There Will Be Blood, with an interesting and powerful cast of Hackman, Russell, Rourke, Pesci and Rutger, which put it at the top of my must see list when it was release on DVD several years back. I was left to endure rather than enjoy what played out, with only glimpses of the brilliance of Roeg's earlier works and for the most part... boring. Which has put me on the fence with viewing his later works such as Insignificance, maybe I'll try before I buy.

Akijama · 04-19-2014, 01:09 AM

Great news on The Last Seduction! Always wanted to check it out.

Bruce Morrison · 04-19-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Definitely a good one, one of my favorites. The other Theresa Russell one I particularly like is Black Widow. (I'm sure there are other(s) I'm forgetting...)

Just looked at the cover again, wish somebody would put out Carnal Knowledge on blu...

+1 for both of those titles. Black Widow is owned by Fox. Not sure about the current ownership of Carnal Knowledge, although I know it was released on DVD by MGM in the States.

theprestige85 · 04-19-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

Have updated the OP with Insignificance, The Medusa Touch and The Last Seduction

Ok, I know i'm not allowed to post on the UK sections but I HAVE to say WELL DONE ON THE LAST SEDUCTION. That's another one of my favourite films. Probably top 30 for me. Wow, Network are really building up a reputation and my wish list is becoming more and more complete. I asked for this, Deadwood and Ginger Snaps. The latter won't be available in the UK, but i'm sure a region B version will surface at some point in the near future.

I'm also not very familiar with Ken Russells films outside of Mona Lisa so it would be great to see the sexy Theresa Russell in high definition.

Thank you Network, between The Last Seduction and Tales Out Of School, you are fast becoming one of my favourite UK distributors

THIS is how it's done, Arrow.

Ok, back to the yank boards now.

Yami · 04-19-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by theprestige85

I'm also not very familiar with Ken Russells films outside of Mona Lisa so it would be great to see the sexy Theresa Russell in high definition.

Mona Lisa was directed by Neil Jordan but if you haven't seen Ken Russell's The Devils, it gets my highest recommendation. I have yet to see a Ken Russell film that wasn't entertaining - even if The Lair of the White Worm isn't a cinematic masterpiece, it's still fun for its entirety.

Blu MacReady · 04-19-2014, 11:48 AM

Love Last Seduction. Linda Fiorentino is so hot in that. Have the 2 disc DVD and I'm sure there are two versions or a load of extra/deleted scenes think that was Network release too?

theprestige85 · 04-19-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

Mona Lisa was directed by Neil Jordan but if you haven't seen Ken Russell's The Devils, it gets my highest recommendation. I have yet to see a Ken Russell film that wasn't entertaining - even if The Lair of the White Worm isn't a cinematic masterpiece, it's still fun for its entirety.

Whoops, I always thought it was Russell for some reason.

Thanks the heads up on The Devils, that's from Network, right? I'll blind buy it.

Pork Chop Express · 04-19-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

She's great in Ken Russell's 1991 film - the 5-letter title of which this forum automatically censors.

*****

Pork Chop Express · 04-19-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pork Chop Express

*****

Oh yeah!

Yami · 04-19-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theprestige85

Thanks the heads up on The Devils, that's from Network, right? I'll blind buy it.

The BFI released it on DVD. There's not much Ken Russell on Blu-Ray currently - only Altered States and Tommy, neither of which show him at his very best.

theprestige85 · 04-19-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

The BFI released it on DVD. There's not much Ken Russell on Blu-Ray currently - only Altered States and Tommy, neither of which show him at his very best.

Thanks my friend, I will seek it out.

the blob · 04-23-2014, 04:49 PM

Most, if not all of these Network preorders are currently £10.25 at Amazon.

04-17-2014, 04:49 PM	#124
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1342 Blu-ray collection:5193 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	Have updated the OP with Insignificance, The Medusa Touch and The Last Seduction

04-17-2014, 05:04 PM	#125
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	The deleted scenes (nearly an hour) and behind the scenes footage appear to be missing from Last Seduction. It's understandable that the extended cut remains in SD as the extra scenes were cut in from the only available source, a VHS from the director's archive. Oddly, the episode of Fallen Angels was missing the introductory voiceover on the DVD, I wonder if it will be corrected. I'd really like to see Fallen Angels get a blu release if possible, it was an excellent series with many well known faces and The Black Bargain is an absolute knockout. No need for me to get Medusa Touch as it looks identical to the US which I already have. I'll buy Insignificance, it's interesting but never escapes the limitations of the play. I'd really like to see Roeg's Eureka get a decent blu, the film was reviled on release but has been reassessed and is rather good. There is an Australian blu but it's mediocre with lossy sound.

04-18-2014, 08:40 AM	#129
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:752	Count me in for The Last Seduction. I'm on the fence with Insignificance. Roeg for me is director whose films can be a frustrating watch, although the use of editing in the likes of Bad Timing and Don't Look Now are superb and both are much more rewarding on subsequent viewings. But Roeg holds the award in my eyes for most disappointing film with Eureka. Some critics viewed it as a pre-cursor of There Will Be Blood, with an interesting and powerful cast of Hackman, Russell, Rourke, Pesci and Rutger, which put it at the top of my must see list when it was release on DVD several years back. I was left to endure rather than enjoy what played out, with only glimpses of the brilliance of Roeg's earlier works and for the most part... boring. Which has put me on the fence with viewing his later works such as Insignificance, maybe I'll try before I buy.

04-19-2014, 01:09 AM	#130
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Great news on The Last Seduction! Always wanted to check it out.

04-19-2014, 11:48 AM	#134
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Love Last Seduction. Linda Fiorentino is so hot in that. Have the 2 disc DVD and I'm sure there are two versions or a load of extra/deleted scenes think that was Network release too?

04-23-2014, 04:49 PM	#140
the blob Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	Most, if not all of these Network preorders are currently £10.25 at Amazon.

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