The Official Radiance Films Thread

[Watershipdownisgood]

Got my first non-Japanese film from Radiance delivered today its an Italian Film called The Railroad Man, and it looks like a pretty emotional Italian drama. I'm looking forward to watching it

[ryanhoward79]

Originally Posted by Watershipdownisgood

Got my first non-Japanese film from Radiance delivered today its an Italian Film called The Railroad Man, and it looks like a pretty emotional Italian drama. I'm looking forward to watching it

The film is fantastic! Just watched it a couple of days ago. Enjoy!

[shimmy]

Radiance is doing another one of those buy something and get a random OOP LE giveaway if anyone is interested. Check your email and/or the website.

[ZombAid]

Originally Posted by ryanhoward79

The film is fantastic! Just watched it a couple of days ago. Enjoy!

After the halfway point I cried like a beaten dog in an alley until the end.
The Railroad Man totally floored me.

[MifuneFan]

New Availability Watch. Also added to the first post.

AVAILABILITY WATCH

UK

Fill 'Er Up with Super - 99% sold out
Goodbye & Amen - 99% sold out
The Sting of Death - 95% sold out
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza - 95% sold out
The Agitator - 95% sold out
The Landlord - 95% sold out
A Story Written with Water - 90% sold out
Commedia all'italiana - 90% sold out
Planet of the Vampires SE - 90% sold out
Revenge of the Blood Beast - 90% sold out
The Dead Mother - 85% sold out
Nothing is Sacred - 85% sold out
A Quiet Place in the Country - 85% sold out
Nomad + My Heart is that Eternal Rose - 85% sold out
Sympathy for the Underdog - 80% sold out
Black God, White Devil - 80% sold out

US

A Moment of Romance - 99% sold out
The Shape of Night - 90% sold out
Visible Secret - 85% sold out
Shinobi - 85% sold out
Daiei Gothic - 85% sold out
A Woman Kills - 85% sold out
Cosa Nostra - 80% sold out
Black Tight Killers - 80% sold out
Bandits of Orgosolo - 80% sold out
The Iron Prefect - 75% sold out
The Eel - 65% sold out
Dogra Magra - 65% sold out
Sympathy for the Underdog - 60% sold out

[DukeTogo84]

I'm alway surprised that titles tend to sell out a lot faster in the UK. Does the UK just have better taste in film? The US has a population that is like 5 times larger, so surprised more units are not moved there first.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I'm alway surprised that titles tend to sell out a lot faster in the UK. Does the UK just have better taste in film? The US has a population that is like 5 times larger, so surprised more units are not moved there first.

I guess people from all over Europe buy the UK stock.

[Sommerswerd]

Does anyone have a list of the Radiance titles that are only released in the UK?

[Querelle]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Does the UK just have better taste in film?

I do think so, yes. And I say this as an American lol

[vieyra]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I'm alway surprised that titles tend to sell out a lot faster in the UK. Does the UK just have better taste in film? The US has a population that is like 5 times larger, so surprised more units are not moved there first.

Originally Posted by shimmy

I guess people from all over Europe buy the UK stock.

Yep, I think UK units were not planned since the beginning only for UK market but for ALL Europe. It's sad subtitles are only provided in EN but Radiance overall quality and selection has quickly created a name for European collectors... with some good or "classy/arty" taste, hehehe.

Originally Posted by Querelle

I do think so, yes. And I say this as an American lol

I really would like to believe that but I think is not the case in general, speaking about Radiance target, not all bluray collectors. I mean, I'm afraid that US market has more options/labels to get, so unless Radiance grants a biggest name overturning a mastodon like Criterion, or gets a incredible success/hit with one title, it's pretty normal than US Radiance units be sold slower than UK counterparts...

Cheers,

[ravenus]

I got Man from Majorca on the strength of having thoroughly enjoyed Bo Widerberg's previous film Man on the Roof, and having watched it, I have to confess to being rather shocked by the end, which felt almost like an entire reel was missing before the credits rolled.

[Show spoiler]There is no payoff whatsoever. The investigation fails to prove the bad guys' guilt and they get away with it.

I suppose it's a bold way to end a film in the genre, only I can't say I was satisfied with it.

[exidor]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I got Man from Majorca on the strength of having thoroughly enjoyed Bo Widerberg's previous film Man on the Roof, and having watched it, I have to confess to being rather shocked by the end, which felt almost like an entire reel was missing before the credits rolled.

[Show spoiler]There is no payoff whatsoever. The investigation fails to prove the bad guys' guilt and they get away with it.

I suppose it's a bold way to end a film in the genre, only I can't say I was satisfied with it.

Then again...

[Show spoiler]any vice cop who can't think of another use for a dog leash than on a dog doesn't deserve to solve his cases

[BobsonDugnutt]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I got Man from Majorca on the strength of having thoroughly enjoyed Bo Widerberg's previous film Man on the Roof, and having watched it, I have to confess to being rather shocked by the end, which felt almost like an entire reel was missing before the credits rolled.

[Show spoiler]There is no payoff whatsoever. The investigation fails to prove the bad guys' guilt and they get away with it.

I suppose it's a bold way to end a film in the genre, only I can't say I was satisfied with it.

I watched this on Netflix a few months before Radiance announced it and I’m in complete agreement with you.

On another note I watched Themroc last night and loved it, a unique film with an immense Piccoli performance. Something very Pythonesque about it, in a good way.

Enjoyed A Tale of Sorrow of Sadness too, not an entirely fitting title for what is a colourful and entertaining film. Possibly my favourite of the handful of Suzuki’s I’ve seen, the supplements reveal a lot of behind the scenes issues resulting in a film that’s decidedly surreal and off-kilter, but it works.

[Ben_C]

Caught up on some Radiance releases over the past few days, and ended up watching both the Hardboiled set and The Eel.
The Hardboiled set was good, with the standout film for me being Police Python 357. Love these kinds of crime dramas where the events start spiralling out of the control of the main character, in this case the copper played by the great Yves Montand, and you’re always kept guessing as to what kind of resolution there’ll be to everything.
Serie Noire was OK, the standout really being the fairly manic leading performance from Patrick Dewaere, whilst Choice of Arms was again watchable thanks to the excellent cast, but it probably was a tad overlong.

Absolutely loved The Eel. Mostly a drama, but had the occasional bit of quirky comedic elements thrown in, mainly down to the oddball group of characters who gradually befriend the lead character after he moves into the village seeking a fresh start having been released from prison.
Koji Yakusho is brilliant in everything I’ve seen him in plus Sho Aikawa puts in an appearance, which is always cool.
Might not beat Vengeance is Mine as my favourite Imamura, but it certainly runs it close.

[BlueHorseshoe]

I really enjoyed the Hardboiled set too and it made me hungry for more in this vein. It's a shame it didn't include La Menace.

Police Python was terrific, just loved how everything unravelled as it went on and Montand was fantastic.

Serie Noire was the stand out for me. I've wanted to see a good presentation of this for years and it's such a manic unhinged film at times. It's one of my favourite Radiance releases so far.

As noted in the previous post, I found Choice of Arms a tad too long and there were too many characters and subplots. The performances were all great but Deneuve wasn't given enough to do. I couldn't help feeling there was a real classic there if it had been more tightly structured. Still, a very enjoyable watch and the supplements on this set make it a terrific addition to any collection.

[trobrianders]

Can anyone at Radiance confirm we'll get Deadly Circuit 1.67:1

[Nitroes]

Originally Posted by Nitroes

Got my River of Grass:

Jeffrey Kauffman's review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/River...379299/#Review

[justwannaboogie]

I actually enjoyed The Man from Majorca more than Man on the Roof. The

[Show spoiler]downbeat ending

is the whole point the film is trying to make about high level corruption.

[Nitroes]

Jeffrey Kauffman reviews The Railroad Man / Il ferroviere https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-R...381314/#Review


That's on my to buy list. Looks wonderful.

[wabrit]

Originally Posted by justwannaboogie

I actually enjoyed The Man from Majorca more than Man on the Roof. The

[Show spoiler]downbeat ending

is the whole point the film is trying to make about high level corruption.

I agree; there are plenty of poliziotteschi that take a similar route.