Fun City Editions

[kinotek]

Originally Posted by kinotek

I just received my first non-LE edition of a FCE release, for T.R. Baskin, and while it lists a booklet on the back cover, there wasn't actually one in the box. Because it's a standard release, I wasn't entirely expecting an insert, but with that mention on the cover--and the conflicting reports I've read about FCE's booklet policy--I'm not sure if this was an oversight or not.

For anyone who's curious about this going forward, I checked with customer service and it turns out the listing on the back was an error. So, for the record, FCE standard editions DO NOT include booklets. Sadly...

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by kinotek

For anyone who's curious about this going forward, I checked with customer service and it turns out the listing on the back was an error. So, for the record, FCE standard editions DO NOT include booklets. Sadly...

Thank you for the info!

[johnny-torrance]

These guys used to be my favorite up and coming boutique label until Cinématographe reared it's head. Still love them though and hope they continue to get good films that haven't had a light shone upon them. Since Cinématographe more or less confirmed they won't be doing "Fear City" anytime soon or at all, that film should be Fun City's white whale. It needs a definitive North American release.

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by johnny-torrance

These guys used to be my favorite up and coming boutique label until Cinématographe reared it's head. Still love them though and hope they continue to get good films that haven't had a light shone upon them. Since Cinématographe more or less confirmed they won't be doing "Fear City" anytime soon or at all, that film should be Fun City's white whale. It needs a definitive North American release.

Cinématographe looks great you are right, watched Little Darlings this week. My entrance to this labels reminds me of my one with FCE, it was with Bilitis. Two wonderful movies.

Like you, FCE is kind of my favourite label, whatever they released, so many movies i ddnt knew of but always great experiences discovering them.

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by gbm82

https://www.funcityeditions.com/

OCN releases




MVD releases



Fun City Editions UK

Is it possible to edit this post with the new releases? Thank you very much!!

[gbm82]

Originally Posted by kenrik

Is it possible to edit this post with the new releases? Thank you very much!!

done.
and I'm not on here much anymore so if anyone wants to take over feel free to message the mods

[Thebunk]

Anyone else looking forward to the 3 Film French 80s Crime set?

The trailer got me really interested (especially the movie with the dude with the moustache and brass knuckles) but have yet to pre-order as I would like to see some positive reviews before dropping the cash.

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by Thebunk

Anyone else looking forward to the 3 Film French 80s Crime set?

The trailer got me really interested (especially the movie with the dude with the moustache and brass knuckles) but have yet to pre-order as I would like to see some positive reviews before dropping the cash.

I cant tell you anything about these titles except that i preordered them haha 😉

[LeDroitDeTuer]

Originally Posted by Thebunk

Anyone else looking forward to the 3 Film French 80s Crime set?

The trailer got me really interested (especially the movie with the dude with the moustache and brass knuckles) but have yet to pre-order as I would like to see some positive reviews before dropping the cash.

Very much so, I posted about it earlier in the thread so I won't gush about it again, but I pre-ordered it from Orbit DVD as soon as the link went live.

I also mentioned Tchao Pantin in that post, and Radiance is releasing that in the US. Also highly recommended if you need your dose of the seedy and nocturnal side of Paris.

Radiance #63 Tchao Pantin (Claude Berri, 1983) New Trailer - YouTube

I'll share two things related to Rue Barbare (the movie you're referencing). There was a tenacious rumor that it featured Jean-Claude Van Damme in his first ever role as a background character, but apparently that's not true as he showed up too late for the shoot.

Bernard Lavilliers recorded the original soundtrack for the movie (including the music you hear in the FCE cut trailer), and this is one of his biggest hits (not from that OST), it's still a solid track even now:

Bernard Lavilliers, Catherine Ringer - IDEES NOIRES avec Catherine Ringer - YouTube

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by gbm82

done.
and I'm not on here much anymore so if anyone wants to take over feel free to message the mods

How do i do that? XD

[gbm82]

Originally Posted by kenrik

How do i do that? XD

just use the "report post" button and say you want to take it over. It might take some time though.

[grahams76]

Originally Posted by Aunt Peg

Received my copy of Handgun (Deep in the Heart) today.

I first saw it when it was first released and then again when it came out on DVD in the early 00s.

The restoration is stunning and the film has lost none of it's power and is still so relevant to today.

A real shame that Tony Garnett only directed two films (the other being Prostitute which I hope the BFI upgrade to Blu Ray in the not too distance future).

This film is so much more than a rape-revenge drama because aside from those issues it also weaves American gun culture into it's narrative most effectively.

First rate release from Fun City and another feather in their cap of quality releases.

My copy is en route - very much looking forward to revisiting it, with my only previous watch being the Network DVD a decade or so ago.

Also, in case you don't know, the BFI yesterday announced it's releasing The Music Lovers on blu-ray so you can scratch that off your wishlist shortly.

[emmet otter]

Decided to buy the Handgun BD as I knew I would not be able to wait for a hopeful 4k release.

The image quality on this is stunning! This turned out better than I had hoped. Like the colors and depth. This is a very good restoration to my eyes. Also glad they gave us 2.0 lossless audio than only to include some kind of 5.1 or something, like some movies these days.

Definitely worth the money. Even if they come out with a 4k, I most likely won't even waste my time.

[neonde]

I hope UV stocks the French films for us Canadians. For whatever reason Fatal Femmes never got stocked when the rest of FCE titles are available. Still no pre-order for this latest set, which I am eager to pick up.

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by neonde

I hope UV stocks the French films for us Canadians. For whatever reason Fatal Femmes never got stocked when the rest of FCE titles are available. Still no pre-order for this latest set, which I am eager to pick up.

I always get my FCE from fce website, and i tey to order more than one at a time to save on the shippings. I've found out it was cheaper this way (for canadA) than any other resseller

Yiu can give it a try

[Mike0284]

Slipcover art for Strangers Kiss.

Jacob Phillips




Scott Saslow [Site Exclusive]




There is also an exclusive bundle with both slipcovers. https://www.funcityeditions.com/shop...rskissbundleab


STREET DATE 6/25/24

[salad]

Heavenly Bodies is on the way

[ScottDS]

The second slipcover seen above that I'm credited with (the site exclusive) is actually a re-working of the French VHS art, with a colorized photo of the actress on the back.

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by salad

Heavenly Bodies is on the way

[JoelGoodsen]

Fantastic announcement! Fresh to disc stuff revitalises my love for this game each and every time.