Third Window Films Discussion Thread

[logboy]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

I'm looking at Mermaid Legend and Scent of a Spell, but I've heard that ML is censored, and I just watched the SoaS on Youtube, which is heavily censored, so now I'm wondering if I should even bother with them.

I haven't watched either film before, but this is the type of stuff I like and I'd be happy to blind-buy them. I'd rather not buy censored versions, though.

neither cut by bbfc, or would be noted.

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/merma...pwwc0xmdixmtq2

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/scent...pwwc0xmdixnze2

what sources can you point to?

[A Tortured Duckling]

Originally Posted by logboy

neither cut by bbfc, or would be noted.

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/merma...pwwc0xmdixmtq2

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/scent...pwwc0xmdixnze2

what sources can you point to?

This review for ML
https://letterboxd.com/coz22998/film/mermaid-legend/

This trailer for SoaS. Very NFSW.

Scent Of A Spell é*”性ã�®é¦™ã‚Š (Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, 1985) Trailer - YouTube

[A Tortured Duckling]

I'd just like to add that I'm well aware of Japan's censorship of genitals, but the blurred areas are huge (example at 1:35) in the SoaS trailer. I'm also curious to know if any of the violence in ML is censored.

[MifuneFan]

Do we know if uncensored versions exist?

[A Tortured Duckling]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Do we know if uncensored versions exist?

I don't. I know nothing about these, which is why I'm asking before I make a purchase.

[logboy]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

This review for ML
https://letterboxd.com/coz22998/film/mermaid-legend/

not bbfc imposed censorship, it's just the nature of the original productions. it's how they've always been and will be.

as has frequently been stated, even if the fogging wasn't there, you wouldn't see anything because everything would be covered.

[Yurakucho]

Interestingly, TWF's Love Exposure Blu-ray is uncensored in the scene where, um, a grasped member is detached from its wielder (we can assume it was a prosthetic), but it's censored in the six-part Love Exposure "The TV Series" which I assume was Japan-only.

[BackwoodsAltar]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

I don't. I know nothing about these, which is why I'm asking before I make a purchase.

There won't ever be an "uncensored" version of the movie available. The movie was shot with these foggy smears covering genitals in mind, so even if they were somehow removed (some appear to be in-camera effects, not post-production stuff) there wouldn't be anything there to see. Don't let any comments about these movies being "censored" stop you from enjoying them, especially Mermaid Legend which is an all-timer movie for me. There's no cut content, that's just how the movie is.

[A Tortured Duckling]

Originally Posted by BackwoodsAltar

There won't ever be an "uncensored" version of the movie available. The movie was shot with these foggy smears covering genitals in mind, so even if they were somehow removed (some appear to be in-camera effects, not post-production stuff) there wouldn't be anything there to see. Don't let any comments about these movies being "censored" stop you from enjoying them, especially Mermaid Legend which is an all-timer movie for me. There's no cut content, that's just how the movie is.

Originally Posted by logboy

not bbfc imposed censorship, it's just the nature of the original productions. it's how they've always been and will be.

as has frequently been stated, even if the fogging wasn't there, you wouldn't see anything because everything would be covered.

Okay, cool. As long as none of the violence is cut / edited / censored, I'm all set.

Thank you all for answering. I'll go order Mermaid Legend now.

[DACHOS]

Tokyo Pop is up for preorder on HMV for a May 5th release date. Seems like they jumped the gun yet again.

[Cinematt]

Originally Posted by DACHOS

Tokyo Pop is up for preorder on HMV for a May 5th release date. Seems like they jumped the gun yet again.

It's been up for a while, has been in my cart for at least a week while I wait for a nice bundle to put a 20% code towards. What makes you think it's jumping the gun?

[DukeTogo84]

Outside of Discotek, I don't think there is a company that solely releases Japanese films. I feel like the Brits have been pretty lucky with so many quality products coming. My favorite US releases tend to be from British companies like Radiance, 88, Eureka, and Arrow. Still hoping one day TWF partners up with someone like OCN or MVD to get some of these titles here too. Yeah, it will be expensive, but I think the reward potentially could be greater.

[BAKA]

I know a lot of people here use Terracotta for TWF. I pre-ordered Mermaid Legend and Bumpkin Soup from them, did not pay any postage. I just tried to order New Religion and the cheapest postage option is £6?! Is there some kind of promotion where you spend over so much you get free postage? Or is it a first order promo or something? I had a look at their shipping policy but I couldn't see anything listed. I was tempted to add A Samurai in Time, but I noticed they hold the order until all items in the order are ready.

[Cinematt]

Originally Posted by BAKA

I know a lot of people here use Terracotta for TWF. I pre-ordered Mermaid Legend and Bumpkin Soup from them, did not pay any postage. I just tried to order New Religion and the cheapest postage option is £6?! Is there some kind of promotion where you spend over so much you get free postage? Or is it a first order promo or something? I had a look at their shipping policy but I couldn't see anything listed. I was tempted to add A Samurai in Time, but I noticed they hold the order until all items in the order are ready.

I think it’s a £25 minimum for free postage from Terracotta.

[CrimsonLegionVMCXIX]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Outside of Discotek, I don't think there is a company that solely releases Japanese films. I feel like the Brits have been pretty lucky with so many quality products coming. My favorite US releases tend to be from British companies like Radiance, 88, Eureka, and Arrow. Still hoping one day TWF partners up with someone like OCN or MVD to get some of these titles here too. Yeah, it will be expensive, but I think the reward potentially could be greater.

The Brits have been carrying HK and Japanese releases in the West for the past few years now. We here in the US should be thankful labels like Arrow, 88 Films, Radiance, and recently, Eureka, have opened US operations to bring these releases to our shores, especially for those of us who do not dabble too much in Region B (like you and I, for example).

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by CrimsonLegionVMCXIX

The Brits have been carrying HK and Japanese releases in the West for the past few years now. We here in the US should be thankful labels like Arrow, 88 Films, Radiance, and recently, Eureka, have opened US operations to bring these releases to our shores, especially for those of us who do not dabble too much in Region B (like you and I, for example).

Yeah, I'm pretty thankful for all these British labels coming to the US as they have released some of my favorite films in both the US and UK. It's a good time for sure, and hopefully they continue their expansion into the the US, which is why I would love to see TWF also join in with the "fun".

[DACHOS]

Originally Posted by Cinematt

It's been up for a while, has been in my cart for at least a week while I wait for a nice bundle to put a 20% code towards. What makes you think it's jumping the gun?

They added the listing before TWF official announcement and before other retailers.

[Cinematt]

Originally Posted by DACHOS

They added the listing before TWF official announcement and before other retailers.

I feel like they're usually up at retailers before TWF announces, as they usually announce via their newsletter and on socials so people can just link straight through and order. That said Terracotta is usually straight in with the listing so maybe HMV are early if they don't have it yet.

[take1leave1]

Is Bumpkin Soup good? Am on the fence about that one.

[wabrit]

Originally Posted by take1leave1

Is Bumpkin Soup good? Am on the fence about that one.

It's not.