SUNBURNT SCREENS (Aussie Boutique label by Umbrella) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

Sassionate · 09-11-2021, 05:37 PM

Finally - my all-time fav Australian movie, 'Chopper' sees an official BD release on its 20th birthday.

It was meant to be released last week but got pushed to next month. It is getting distribution through Madman.

I already owned the DVD, bought it ages ago at JB HiFi. I do hope the Sunburnt Screens BD edition of 'Head On' is worthy. Was always bummed I missed getting it but maybe it was a blessing. Own the DVD.

The one under-rated Aussie gem I rarely seen mentioned in hope-for re-releases is 'Spider & Rose'. Again, I am lucky to own an original copy of the DVD but would friggin' love to see it remasterd on BD with extras etc

All three of these films are in my top 5 Aussie films and thrilled two will be updated to BD in my personal collection by year end

<3

darry · 09-12-2021, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassionate

Finally - my all-time fav Australian movie, 'Chopper' sees an official BD release on its 20th birthday.

It was meant to be released last week but got pushed to next month. It is getting distribution through Madman.

I already owned the DVD, bought it ages ago at JB HiFi. I do hope the Sunburnt Screens BD edition of 'Head On' is worthy. Was always bummed I missed getting it but maybe it was a blessing. Own the DVD.

The one under-rated Aussie gem I rarely seen mentioned in hope-for re-releases is 'Spider & Rose'. Again, I am lucky to own an original copy of the DVD but would friggin' love to see it remasterd on BD with extras etc

All three of these films are in my top 5 Aussie films and thrilled two will be updated to BD in my personal collection by year end

<3

Chopper’s not part of Sunburnt is it? Hate to have a gap in the collection because I definitely won’t buy Chopper.

gottaget · 09-13-2021, 03:02 AM

Chopper is Madman

starkrogersthor91 · 09-13-2021, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by darry

The Big Steal looks amazing. Although the cuts are bit frustrating, one minute they’re driving past VU in Footscray the next shot they’re the other side of the city. Lol. I wish they still made movies like this.

Loved the bit where Farkas gets flashed by the police just past Flinders Street Station, then pulls over next to Luna Park.

Alister_M · 09-18-2021, 09:26 PM

I was just thinking today, would Salute of the Jugger be considered Australian enough to be a contender for this one? I mean, it was made by an American company with an imported main cast but the entire thing was filmed in the outback and all the crew and extras were Aussies. It's a great little post-apocalyptic genre piece that's never gotten the credit it deserves and has always received piss-poor treatment on home video. It certainly deserves better than the upscaled Japanese release that's currently the only BD of the full international cut.

gottaget · 09-18-2021, 11:10 PM

I'd consider it Australian, but I don't think it suits this line. Maybe the Ozploitation Classics line?

Alister_M · 09-18-2021, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gottaget

I'd consider it Australian, but I don't think it suits this line. Maybe the Ozploitation Classics line?

That would also work. I just want it on BD full stop, haha. Whether it's even possible is another story.

hdgfs · 10-26-2021, 11:26 PM

Cosi and Puberty Blues are listed for Jan 19th 2022

https://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Co...ens/dp/6225359

https://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Pu...ens/dp/6225360

Aunt Peg · 10-27-2021, 03:41 AM

Turns out the re-release of Head On has a new commentary by Anna Kokkinos so even if it is the same shitty transfer as the first release this feature alone makes this release make it a worthwhile buy for me.

I certainly be reporting back on this thread about the visual quality next week. A quick comparison to the DVD will be my clearest reference.

bwatt99 · 11-05-2021, 10:28 AM

Got this today comes in a blue case rather than clear yet sirens picked up same time is clear and all previous sunburnt titles being clear also.
Im trying to find out if my store got a bad batch or umbrella packed these all in blu cases.

Did arrow not do this at some point very frustrating as looks odd not ssme clear case.

TheHistorian · 02-15-2022, 03:38 AM

I've noticed a gap in releases/announcements for spine number 17. Do we know what it will be?

DawnShadow · 02-15-2022, 05:29 AM

I honestly think they just stuffed up and put the wrong number on the spine of Playing Beatie Bow. It was listed on Sanity and Stack as #17 prior to release.

DawnShadow · 02-22-2022, 02:05 AM

#17 is now Love Serenade. Coming May 4.

StrayButler91 · 02-22-2022, 02:27 AM

I’d like to see Umbrella add Blackrock to this line. Particularly the original uncut version which is now scarcely available.

fuzzymctiger · 02-22-2022, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DawnShadow

#17 is now Love Serenade. Coming May 4.

Easily one of the strangest Australian films I've seen.

Glad it's coming

bleedandtrim · 04-22-2022, 03:09 PM

Any recommendations of titles from this line for someone keen to get into more Aussie new wave - preferably the 'first time on BD' films? Only have their release of The Last Wave and keen to discover more. Sunday Too Far Away, Dingo and Malcolm seemed the most interesting to me at first glance so would appreciate some thoughts on those!

Also; cheapest way to import Umbrella films to the UK? I see a few select titles scattered on Amazon but typically going for £20 a piece, is their own storefront the best bet?

benkell · 04-22-2022, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bleedandtrim

Any recommendations of titles from this line for someone keen to get into more Aussie new wave - preferably the 'first time on BD' films? Only have their release of The Last Wave and keen to discover more. Sunday Too Far Away, Dingo and Malcolm seemed the most interesting to me at first glance so would appreciate some thoughts on those!

Also; cheapest way to import Umbrella films to the UK? I see a few select titles scattered on Amazon but typically going for £20 a piece, is their own storefront the best bet?

Sunday Too Far Away is a terrific movie, well worth a punt IMO.

I saw Malcolm many years ago and have pretty fond memories of it (although i haven't got around to importing it as of yet - has a quirky charm that may not be for everyone.)

Although i haven't seen it i know Shame is a very highly thought of film - i will probably get it at some stage.

Umbrella do have sales now and then - i think some of the Sunburnt releases do show up in them so worth keeping an eye open.

Edit - Just had a look at Amazon and the prices of these have jumped up a fair bit in the last year or so - i own 3 or 4 of these and i paid £18 a pop(including P&P) from Umbrella - they had a special deal on though if i remember correctly.

PT Ryan · 04-26-2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DawnShadow

#17 is now Love Serenade. Coming May 4.

Sadly, Shirley Barrett has terminal cancer. She wrote a very poignant piece for The Guardian recently about it.

http://https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/06/notes-on-dying-it-occurred-to-me-that-this-is-my-last-lychee-season

It’d be nice if people rediscover her film while she’s still around.

hdgfs · 08-12-2022, 09:03 AM

Spotswood (1992) October 5th

https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/coll...aign=october_p

Extras:
NEW! High Definition (1080p) feature presentation in OAR 1.85:1 from all new 4K scan
EXCLUSIVE! Limited Edition Soundtrack CD
NEW! Memories of Spotswood featurette with Director Mark Joffe, Cinematographer Ellery Ryan and Production Designer Chris Kennedy
NEW! Feature length audio commentary with Director Mark Joffe, Cinematographer Ellery Ryan and Production Designer Chris Kennedy
Alternate 'The Efficiency Expert' cut in 1.33:1 HD (89:47)
The Efficiency Expert Introduction by director Mark Joffe
Archival Making of Featurette
Image gallery
Archival 'Oral History' audio only interview with Producer Richard Brennan by Paul Harris discussing the making of Spotswood
Film Buffs Forecast audio only interview with Director Mark Joffe
Trailer
Reversible Sleeve

darry · 11-18-2022, 11:56 AM

Death in Brunswick is next.

It's funny. I did't remember this movie at all but as I watched the trailer it felt like every scene was deja vu, like I must have watched this a few times when I was a kid. Another one of those movies you'll never see again because no-one gives two shits about making movies with local themes these days.

09-11-2021, 05:37 PM	#81
Sassionate New Member Member since:Sep 2021	Chopper to see BD release in 2021 Finally - my all-time fav Australian movie, 'Chopper' sees an official BD release on its 20th birthday. It was meant to be released last week but got pushed to next month. It is getting distribution through Madman. I already owned the DVD, bought it ages ago at JB HiFi. I do hope the Sunburnt Screens BD edition of 'Head On' is worthy. Was always bummed I missed getting it but maybe it was a blessing. Own the DVD. The one under-rated Aussie gem I rarely seen mentioned in hope-for re-releases is 'Spider & Rose'. Again, I am lucky to own an original copy of the DVD but would friggin' love to see it remasterd on BD with extras etc All three of these films are in my top 5 Aussie films and thrilled two will be updated to BD in my personal collection by year end <3

10-27-2021, 03:41 AM	#89
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Duke Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:4856 DVD collection:517	Turns out the re-release of Head On has a new commentary by Anna Kokkinos so even if it is the same shitty transfer as the first release this feature alone makes this release make it a worthwhile buy for me. I certainly be reporting back on this thread about the visual quality next week. A quick comparison to the DVD will be my clearest reference. Last edited by Aunt Peg; 10-27-2021 at 05:38 AM.

09-13-2021, 03:02 AM	#83
gottaget Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2020 4K collection:883 Blu-ray collection:4092 DVD collection:278	Chopper is Madman

09-18-2021, 09:26 PM	#85
Alister_M Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:1925 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:5	I was just thinking today, would Salute of the Jugger be considered Australian enough to be a contender for this one? I mean, it was made by an American company with an imported main cast but the entire thing was filmed in the outback and all the crew and extras were Aussies. It's a great little post-apocalyptic genre piece that's never gotten the credit it deserves and has always received piss-poor treatment on home video. It certainly deserves better than the upscaled Japanese release that's currently the only BD of the full international cut.

09-18-2021, 11:10 PM	#86
gottaget Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2020 4K collection:883 Blu-ray collection:4092 DVD collection:278	I'd consider it Australian, but I don't think it suits this line. Maybe the Ozploitation Classics line?

10-26-2021, 11:26 PM	#88
hdgfs Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:the Tiger Train 4K collection:1355 Blu-ray collection:4228 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	Cosi and Puberty Blues are listed for Jan 19th 2022 https://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Co...ens/dp/6225359 https://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Pu...ens/dp/6225360

11-05-2021, 10:28 AM	#90
bwatt99 Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:769 Blu-ray collection:5110 DVD collection:8	Got this today comes in a blue case rather than clear yet sirens picked up same time is clear and all previous sunburnt titles being clear also. Im trying to find out if my store got a bad batch or umbrella packed these all in blu cases. Did arrow not do this at some point very frustrating as looks odd not ssme clear case.

02-15-2022, 03:38 AM	#91
TheHistorian Senior Member Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Seattle 4K collection:496 Blu-ray collection:6928 DVD collection:1844	I've noticed a gap in releases/announcements for spine number 17. Do we know what it will be?

02-15-2022, 05:29 AM	#92
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	I honestly think they just stuffed up and put the wrong number on the spine of Playing Beatie Bow. It was listed on Sanity and Stack as #17 prior to release.

02-22-2022, 02:05 AM	#93
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	#17 is now Love Serenade. Coming May 4.

02-22-2022, 02:27 AM	#94
StrayButler91 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:994 Blu-ray collection:3980 DVD collection:173 iTunes collection:291 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:45	I’d like to see Umbrella add Blackrock to this line. Particularly the original uncut version which is now scarcely available.

04-22-2022, 03:09 PM	#96
bleedandtrim Expert Member Member since:Aug 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:835 DVD collection:136	Any recommendations of titles from this line for someone keen to get into more Aussie new wave - preferably the 'first time on BD' films? Only have their release of The Last Wave and keen to discover more. Sunday Too Far Away, Dingo and Malcolm seemed the most interesting to me at first glance so would appreciate some thoughts on those! Also; cheapest way to import Umbrella films to the UK? I see a few select titles scattered on Amazon but typically going for £20 a piece, is their own storefront the best bet?

08-12-2022, 09:03 AM	#99
hdgfs Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:the Tiger Train 4K collection:1355 Blu-ray collection:4228 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	Spotswood (1992) October 5th https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/coll...aign=october_p Extras: NEW! High Definition (1080p) feature presentation in OAR 1.85:1 from all new 4K scan EXCLUSIVE! Limited Edition Soundtrack CD NEW! Memories of Spotswood featurette with Director Mark Joffe, Cinematographer Ellery Ryan and Production Designer Chris Kennedy NEW! Feature length audio commentary with Director Mark Joffe, Cinematographer Ellery Ryan and Production Designer Chris Kennedy Alternate 'The Efficiency Expert' cut in 1.33:1 HD (89:47) The Efficiency Expert Introduction by director Mark Joffe Archival Making of Featurette Image gallery Archival 'Oral History' audio only interview with Producer Richard Brennan by Paul Harris discussing the making of Spotswood Film Buffs Forecast audio only interview with Director Mark Joffe Trailer Reversible Sleeve

11-18-2022, 11:56 AM	#100
darry Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:90	Death in Brunswick is next. It's funny. I did't remember this movie at all but as I watched the trailer it felt like every scene was deja vu, like I must have watched this a few times when I was a kid. Another one of those movies you'll never see again because no-one gives two shits about making movies with local themes these days.

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