Heartbreakers (1984) coming from Fun City Editions on July 26 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

jah13 · 07-26-2022, 04:22 PM

I think this is one of our best total packages since the start of FCE, so I hope you'll be pleased and then some.

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Originally Posted by CMHDude01

I've been a fan of this movie ever since it came out and has been on my top ten wish list for years for a decent release. Years ago I transferred my VHS to DVD but was never happy with the overall quality. When this title was announced it made my day. I tried to reach out to Roth years ago to prompt him to do a disc release or to at least get it on streaming, after that, my expectations were it would never happen, I can't even remember the last time I saw it on broadcast TV. This morning I received notification it's on its way, can't wait to watch it in it's restored glory.

disco1979 · 07-26-2022, 05:48 PM

I remember when City-TV here in Toronto would air this back in the '80s and early '90s in Canada. They also aired The Coca-Cola Kid as well. Fond memories.

It's nice to see this being released. Indeed, it is a hidden gem.

scribe1964 · 07-27-2022, 05:51 PM

Mine is arriving today. I'm really looking forward to seeing this for the first time since the VHS days, AND diving into the features.

GaryCouzens · 07-27-2022, 05:56 PM

This was one I saw on its fairly limited UK cinema release, in London, then again when we showed it at the University Film Society. I haven't seen it in a long time, so let's hope it lives up to my memories, and I'll be buying it to find out.

Interesting regarding the edits to avoid a X rating. The film had an 18 certificate in the UK and I'm curious as to which version I saw. I do know the film was cut further from what I originally saw when it was shown on British television.

cgpublic · 07-27-2022, 06:27 PM

My copy arrived today in mint condition. Mint.

jah13 · 07-27-2022, 08:03 PM

I don’t believe the pre-R-rated version, that we have on this Blu, was publicly screened before.

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Originally Posted by GaryCouzens

This was one I saw on its fairly limited UK cinema release, in London, then again when we showed it at the University Film Society. I haven't seen it in a long time, so let's hope it lives up to my memories, and I'll be buying it to find out.

Interesting regarding the edits to avoid a X rating. The film had an 18 certificate in the UK and I'm curious as to which version I saw. I do know the film was cut further from what I originally saw when it was shown on British television.

jah13 · 07-29-2022, 10:52 PM

So glad to hear it! The now seventy-somethings, who were in it and made it when they were thirty-somethings, would be thrilled to know that it resonates with people who are that age in 2022.

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Originally Posted by Vincent Dawn

I really loved this movie. As a thirty-something who often feels like he doesn't have his shit-together, this movie spoke to me. Fun City put together a terrific release.

scribe1964 · 08-01-2022, 08:11 PM

I finally finished going through this disc, including the features. I wasn't sure what to expect from the film itself, having not seen it in at least 30 years, but I liked it MORE than before. And the release is great. The commentary track was informative without being boring, the interviews were great, and the isolated music score was important to me as a Tangerine Dream fan. I hope this movie finds new fans.

jah13 · 08-01-2022, 08:29 PM

Thanks! Be sure to really go over those menus with a fine-tooth comb...

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Originally Posted by scribe1964

I finally finished going through this disc, including the features. I wasn't sure what to expect from the film itself, having not seen it in at least 30 years, but I liked it MORE than before. And the release is great. The commentary track was informative without being boring, the interviews were great, and the isolated music score was important to me as a Tangerine Dream fan. I hope this movie finds new fans.

film_junkie · 08-10-2022, 01:48 PM

Thanks for this hint. I saw the review mention extras that I hadn’t seen on the disc and came here to find out if I was missing something. Clearly I was! I loved the film and the release btw!

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Originally Posted by jah13

Thanks! Be sure to really go over those menus with a fine-tooth comb...

jah13 · 08-10-2022, 04:41 PM

Love to hear it, thank you!

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Originally Posted by film_junkie

Thanks for this hint. I saw the review mention extras that I hadn’t seen on the disc and came here to find out if I was missing something. Clearly I was! I loved the film and the release btw!

jah13 · 08-24-2022, 04:29 PM

You can see Bobby Roth and his personal 35mm print of HEARTBREAKERS at the New Bev next month. 9/20 and 9/21. This quintessentially LA movie hasn't screened there or anywhere else theatrically in many years. Bobby will be there for Q & A's both nights. And, the film is perfectly paired with Alan Rudolph's CHOOSE ME, also from 1984. These films were often doubled up in rep houses in the mid-'80s.

Program details and tickets are at the New Bev website.

Sugar Bear · 10-18-2024, 07:24 PM

Been hooked on this film all summer and I finally got a copy of the Blu-Ray this week. It's even better than I'd hoped! The commentary from Chris O'Neill and Bill Ackerman sheds all kinds of light on the production and distribution process. Nice set of supplements and the menus and overall aesthetics are top-shelf - I love how some extras are hidden in the upper right-hand corner. I'm in love with the watercolor artwork from Pip Carter.

07-27-2022, 06:27 PM	#25
cgpublic Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Gotham 4K collection:790 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:60 MA collection:467 Digital collection:113 iTunes collection:590 Blu-ray reviews: 56 Trading Score:8	Mint My copy arrived today in mint condition. Mint.

07-26-2022, 05:48 PM	#22
disco1979 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:2185	I remember when City-TV here in Toronto would air this back in the '80s and early '90s in Canada. They also aired The Coca-Cola Kid as well. Fond memories. It's nice to see this being released. Indeed, it is a hidden gem.

07-27-2022, 05:51 PM	#23
scribe1964 Active Member Member since:May 2016 Blu-ray collection:5	Mine is arriving today. I'm really looking forward to seeing this for the first time since the VHS days, AND diving into the features.

07-27-2022, 05:56 PM	#24
GaryCouzens Senior Member Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Aldershot, UK	This was one I saw on its fairly limited UK cinema release, in London, then again when we showed it at the University Film Society. I haven't seen it in a long time, so let's hope it lives up to my memories, and I'll be buying it to find out. Interesting regarding the edits to avoid a X rating. The film had an 18 certificate in the UK and I'm curious as to which version I saw. I do know the film was cut further from what I originally saw when it was shown on British television.

08-01-2022, 08:11 PM	#28
scribe1964 Active Member Member since:May 2016 Blu-ray collection:5	I finally finished going through this disc, including the features. I wasn't sure what to expect from the film itself, having not seen it in at least 30 years, but I liked it MORE than before. And the release is great. The commentary track was informative without being boring, the interviews were great, and the isolated music score was important to me as a Tangerine Dream fan. I hope this movie finds new fans.

08-24-2022, 04:29 PM	#32
jah13 Fun City Editions Insider Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:9	You can see Bobby Roth and his personal 35mm print of HEARTBREAKERS at the New Bev next month. 9/20 and 9/21. This quintessentially LA movie hasn't screened there or anywhere else theatrically in many years. Bobby will be there for Q & A's both nights. And, the film is perfectly paired with Alan Rudolph's CHOOSE ME, also from 1984. These films were often doubled up in rep houses in the mid-'80s. Program details and tickets are at the New Bev website.

10-18-2024, 07:24 PM	#33
Sugar Bear Senior Member Member since:Oct 2023 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:402	Been hooked on this film all summer and I finally got a copy of the Blu-Ray this week. It's even better than I'd hoped! The commentary from Chris O'Neill and Bill Ackerman sheds all kinds of light on the production and distribution process. Nice set of supplements and the menus and overall aesthetics are top-shelf - I love how some extras are hidden in the upper right-hand corner. I'm in love with the watercolor artwork from Pip Carter.

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