"Desperado / El Mariachi" - Collector's Box Set for January 4th - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Christmas, Lloyd · 11-08-2010, 11:53 PM

All I see is that it says 1.85:1. Couldn't/wouldn't he have just opened it up from 2.35:1 to show more of the frame, rather than chopping off the sides?

Leonidas King · 11-09-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Christmas, Lloyd

All I see is that it says 1.85:1. Couldn't/wouldn't he have just opened it up from 2.35:1 to show more of the frame, rather than chopping off the sides?

That's Robert Rodriguez for you

joenostalgia23 · 11-09-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Christmas, Lloyd

All I see is that it says 1.85:1. Couldn't/wouldn't he have just opened it up from 2.35:1 to show more of the frame, rather than chopping off the sides?

Yeah it's most likely opened up, not cropped. There may be some loss from the sides, but there will most likely also be more on the top and bottom(compare Grindhouse screenshots with Planet Terror to get an idea).

seigneur_rayden · 11-09-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Yeah its cropped to 1.85:1 matted according to the back cover

That sucks big time. Don't they know by now that 2.35 and 2.40 are preferred to 1.85 and 1.78

wormraper · 11-09-2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

That sucks big time. Don't they know by now that 2.35 and 2.40 are preferred to 1.85 and 1.78

it wasn't cropped on the DVD. it was open matted. It's a directoral decision not just some arbitrary studio pan n scan decision. Rodriguez does this for all his movies

joenostalgia23 · 11-09-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

That sucks big time. Don't they know by now that 2.35 and 2.40 are preferred to 1.85 and 1.78

It was shot open matte. RR does this for all films so that his films will have the best possible presentation no matter what format. People dislike cropping because it messes with a director's vision, but RR's vision wasn't specifically 2.40... it was whatever fit the screen.

BStecke · 11-09-2010, 05:02 AM

I was expecting some cheap photoshop double feature type cover art . . . I have to say, while I'd really prefer these on separate discs, it doesn't look too bad. Hopefully the quality doesn't suffer from them being on one disc.

Sky_Captain · 11-09-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Yeah its cropped to 1.85:1 matted according to the back cover

Those two movies were shot 1.85:1, only the turd...I mean third is different.

Trekkie313 · 11-09-2010, 02:11 PM

So none of the special features will be carried over from the past releases?

steve_dave · 11-09-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

So none of the special features will be carried over from the past releases?

They are there, just listed at the top of the back cover instead of with each indivdual movie.

brake · 11-18-2010, 06:08 AM

I'm not sure what the norm for super low budget movies are when release on Blu-ray, but do you think they there will be lots of foley work done to replace audio to get it up to DTS HD MA standards?

Geologist · 12-16-2010, 07:16 PM

Price just dropped to $12.99.

I hope Amazon changes the preorders in the next few days - hate to call for $1

ambient_indie · 12-16-2010, 07:36 PM

I'm worried about the treatment for El Mariachi since it was ultra-low budget.

Adrock · 12-16-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Geologist

Price just dropped to $12.99.

I hope Amazon changes the preorders in the next few days - hate to call for $1

That is a fantastic pre-order price! I hope the trend continues and 2011 brings some less expensive catalog releases, things are looking great so far!

Eldorado · 12-16-2010, 09:26 PM

I just preordered. My German Steelbook combo eagerly awaits this disc. I hope the audio for Desperado is loud and clear.

The Dark Uniter · 12-17-2010, 02:59 AM

Its pretty awesome that a Blu-Ray double feature is coming out for both films. This and Machete will be first Blu-rays I'll get next year.

SPIDERone · 12-17-2010, 03:04 AM

Heads-up for anyone who preordered and chose "release date delivery" (Prime) -- whenever I've had them adjust the price (price dropped on the site, preorder price remained the same) it changes the delivery date to 2-days after release. Better option is to wait a day or two for it to auto-adjust, or cancel/re-order.

BklynBryan · 12-17-2010, 05:09 AM

There is no Mexico Trilogy on BD. El Mariachi and Desperado are being released as a Double Feature. Once Upon A Time in Mexico is a solo release. Why didn't they put all three together in one box set? I predict a double dip soon. Don't be surprised if you see The Mexico Trilogy on BD a while after these two releases. Such a shame. I hate when they double dip and triple dip!!! I'd rather wait until there is a 3 movie set with some more extras.

http://www.amazon.com/El-Mariachi-De...2566066&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time...2566066&sr=1-2

eco10530 · 12-17-2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Those two movies were shot 1.85:1, only the turd...I mean third is different.

Mariachi was shot on 16mm 1.33 and then on Laserdisc was matted to 1.66, so we are losing even more pic info on the blu-ray of El Mariachi...i believe the DVD was also 1.85.

cheez avenger · 12-17-2010, 06:58 AM

This will be my fourth dip for Desperado. I had the laserdisc, dvd, superbit dvd, and now the BD.

The sound was always amazing, even on the laserdisc.

I'm stoked!

12-17-2010, 05:09 AM	#58
BklynBryan Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:869 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:220 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Mexico Trilogy There is no Mexico Trilogy on BD. El Mariachi and Desperado are being released as a Double Feature. Once Upon A Time in Mexico is a solo release. Why didn't they put all three together in one box set? I predict a double dip soon. Don't be surprised if you see The Mexico Trilogy on BD a while after these two releases. Such a shame. I hate when they double dip and triple dip!!! I'd rather wait until there is a 3 movie set with some more extras. http://www.amazon.com/El-Mariachi-De...2566066&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time...2566066&sr=1-2

11-08-2010, 11:53 PM	#41
Christmas, Lloyd Banned Member since:Oct 2010 Trading Score:2	All I see is that it says 1.85:1. Couldn't/wouldn't he have just opened it up from 2.35:1 to show more of the frame, rather than chopping off the sides?

11-09-2010, 05:02 AM	#47
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I was expecting some cheap photoshop double feature type cover art . . . I have to say, while I'd really prefer these on separate discs, it doesn't look too bad. Hopefully the quality doesn't suffer from them being on one disc.

11-09-2010, 02:11 PM	#49
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	So none of the special features will be carried over from the past releases?

11-18-2010, 06:08 AM	#51
brake Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:AU Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I'm not sure what the norm for super low budget movies are when release on Blu-ray, but do you think they there will be lots of foley work done to replace audio to get it up to DTS HD MA standards?

12-16-2010, 07:16 PM	#52
Geologist Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:87	Price just dropped to $12.99. I hope Amazon changes the preorders in the next few days - hate to call for $1

12-16-2010, 07:36 PM	#53
ambient_indie Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:959 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:8	I'm worried about the treatment for El Mariachi since it was ultra-low budget.

12-16-2010, 09:26 PM	#55
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	I just preordered. My German Steelbook combo eagerly awaits this disc. I hope the audio for Desperado is loud and clear.

12-17-2010, 02:59 AM	#56
The Dark Uniter Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Maryland, USA 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:395 DVD collection:94 Blu-ray reviews:1	Its pretty awesome that a Blu-Ray double feature is coming out for both films. This and Machete will be first Blu-rays I'll get next year.

12-17-2010, 03:04 AM	#57
SPIDERone Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:108	Heads-up for anyone who preordered and chose "release date delivery" (Prime) -- whenever I've had them adjust the price (price dropped on the site, preorder price remained the same) it changes the delivery date to 2-days after release. Better option is to wait a day or two for it to auto-adjust, or cancel/re-order.

12-17-2010, 06:58 AM	#60
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	This will be my fourth dip for Desperado. I had the laserdisc, dvd, superbit dvd, and now the BD. The sound was always amazing, even on the laserdisc. I'm stoked!

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