Third Window Films Discussion Thread - Page 74 - Blu-ray Forum

kuroshi · 10-05-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nitin

usually the ones that dont have overscan on as default (usually called 16:9 or 16:9 fullscreen in the settings)

Yeah, 16:9 still doesn't zoom in enough to get rid of the lines. 14:9 would probably do it, but my current tv doesn't have that option.

thirdwindowfilms · 10-05-2015, 04:27 PM

yes, the Japanese dvd was CROPPED, but should I have gone against what Tsukamoto gave me? He did the process of making the new transfer and checked it many times before giving it to me, so I can only assume that this is what he wanted, or else he would have told me to crop it... I don't feel that I should have done anything against what he gave me...

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Originally Posted by kuroshi

I didn't remember seeing this on my japanese DVD, so I got it out of the garbage bag

and checked it. Indeed it isn't on there, since it is slightly cropped, so the line flickers aren't visible. Usually not a fan of cropped releases, but in this instance I would have preferred it.

Blu-ray capture (tv photo).

pro-bassoonist · 10-06-2015, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

explained above. this was all done by tsukamoto and considering its the same in the other releases I'd assume he has signed off on it. I assume that considering the film was shot on 16mm and then blown up to 35mm and tinted that the original 35mm has these splices and he used the original 35mm to make this transfer (if he used the original 16mm negatives then the film would be in black and white).

Hi Adam,

I decided to delay our review and get the market version to be absolutely certain that what is on the screener is also on it. It is. A couple of comments.

1. First, thank you for getting involved with this project. It is quite obvious -- and this is something that Mr. Tsukamoto also confirms in the interview -- that without you more than likely there would not have been a Blu-ray release of A Snake of June. This is my favorite Tsukamoto film so I personally need to thank you here.

2. There is nothing wrong with the encoding. Unfortunately, this is how the film was edited and transferred.

3. It is unfortunate because the jumps/cuts should have been addressed during the editing process -- and probably a long time ago. I have not seen the blue version theatrically, but I would be incredibly surprised if this is how the film was screened in Venice or elsewhere.

Perhaps it would have been a good idea to have someone assist Mr. Tsukamoto during the remastering process because frankly the current presentation is rather underwhelming. Maybe -- almost certainly -- money was an issue, but the end result is questionable.

In any event, Adam, I know that you operate with limited funds and I know that you put your heart and soul into these releases. So, thank you for bring the film to Blu-ray. But I have to say that I wanted to like this release a lot more.

Have a great week.

deepbreathsanddeath · 10-06-2015, 06:01 AM

Looking forward to getting my copy of A Snake of June. Never seen the film but it looks terrific. It's a shame about the way it was edited but if nothing else, I doubt it's as distracting as the Yonosuke encoding error which coats the whole film in electronic noise among other issues (you can clearly see the transfer is really nice under these encoding issues which Adam wasn't aware of). It is what it is and if not for you, Adam, we would be stuck with it on DVD without these great new special features.

Morriford · 10-06-2015, 10:08 AM

It seems to be some glue residue from the original negative but to be honest when I watched this years ago I presumed it was an artistic choice to add a feeling of cctv footage to enhance the voyeuristic mood of the film.
Whichever reason is true I found it added to the experience for me so I'm happy to have it on my version.

Any chance of adding a slipcover for Kotoko? You guys could have it is an optional extra with the next Tsukamoto release..

Nicolawicz · 10-07-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

I think it has to do with the fact that it was shot on 16mm and blown up to 35mm and the 35mm film tinted in the process, and our release is from the 35mm print so thats the only version. Maybe the black and white version wouldnt have that problem, but then again it would be the black and white version.

Tetsuo has the same problem. I think Tsukamoto cut the negatives and spliced them with Scotch tape himself.

thirdwindowfilms · 10-08-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicolawicz

Tetsuo has the same problem. I think Tsukamoto cut the negatives and spliced them with Scotch tape himself.

i wouldn't be surprised at all. He's super independent

agent999 · 10-08-2015, 02:45 PM

Got Snake of June on the way from amazon, haven't seen it since it came out at the cinema, a surprisingly (fairly) well attented performance at the rat infested Trocadero. Can't for the life of me remember if it was tinted or the aspect ratio it played in (always suspicious of people who say things looked just like they did in the cinema after several years!).

A bit late to the party, but I've recently got the Sion Sono Blu Rays which I'm really enjoying. Better late than never.

shadedpain4 · 10-15-2015, 06:02 PM

Is there a list somewhere of known upcoming ThirdWindow releases? I want to make sure I don't miss any!

huntauk · 10-16-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Is there a list somewhere of known upcoming ThirdWindow releases? I want to make sure I don't miss any!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...leasetimestamp

People usually keep this site up to date. Just click on Third Window Films, then view by release date.

shadedpain4 · 10-27-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by huntauk

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...leasetimestamp

People usually keep this site up to date. Just click on Third Window Films, then view by release date.

Thanks! That's super helpful.

thirdwindowfilms · 10-27-2015, 06:38 PM

RUINED HEART at a SUPER low pre-order price now on Amazon! Just £12.99!!!!

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/thiwinfil...ail/B013IDEZ1A

this is a super limited edition blu-ray plus soundtrack plus 16 page booklet with a slipcase and the blu-ray packed to the brim with extras, so don't miss out!!!

Ste7en · 10-27-2015, 07:05 PM

Fingers crossed my pre-order price drops

Erasmus Craven · 10-27-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

RUINED HEART at a SUPER low pre-order price now on Amazon! Just £12.99!!!!

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/thiwinfil...ail/B013IDEZ1A

this is a super limited edition blu-ray plus soundtrack plus 16 page booklet with a slipcase and the blu-ray packed to the brim with extras, so don't miss out!!!

Still says £16 on Amazon...

shadedpain4 · 10-27-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Erasmus Craven

Still says £16 on Amazon...

All I'm seeing is £16 as well

PsychoWolff · 10-27-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

All I'm seeing is £16 as well

It was probably low for an hour or so, but when they got a lot of orders they probably bumped it up to 16 again.

thirdwindowfilms · 10-28-2015, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PsychoWolff

It was probably low for an hour or so, but when they got a lot of orders they probably bumped it up to 16 again.

yeah, it seemed to have been a half-day only price or something like that. I have no idea what Amazon do with their pricing, so hopefully some of you were lucky enough to get it at that price...

thirdwindowfilms · 10-28-2015, 02:04 PM

Vote for your favourite sleeve for Takeshi Kitano's KIKUJIRO with our final 3 colour combinations over at http://www.facebook.com/thirdwindowfilms

rapta · 10-28-2015, 02:25 PM

First one by far! Seems many people agree with me.

BAKA · 10-28-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

Vote for your favourite sleeve for Takeshi Kitano's KIKUJIRO with our final 3 colour combinations over at http://www.facebook.com/thirdwindowfilms

The first is my favourite, but rarely does my opinion seem to tally with the majority as far as these cover votes have been concerned in the past.

Great to see my order of Ruined Heart reduced to just £12.

10-08-2015, 02:45 PM	#1468
agent999 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:UK	Got Snake of June on the way from amazon, haven't seen it since it came out at the cinema, a surprisingly (fairly) well attented performance at the rat infested Trocadero. Can't for the life of me remember if it was tinted or the aspect ratio it played in (always suspicious of people who say things looked just like they did in the cinema after several years!). A bit late to the party, but I've recently got the Sion Sono Blu Rays which I'm really enjoying. Better late than never. Last edited by agent999; 10-08-2015 at 02:56 PM.

10-06-2015, 06:01 AM	#1464
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	Looking forward to getting my copy of A Snake of June. Never seen the film but it looks terrific. It's a shame about the way it was edited but if nothing else, I doubt it's as distracting as the Yonosuke encoding error which coats the whole film in electronic noise among other issues (you can clearly see the transfer is really nice under these encoding issues which Adam wasn't aware of). It is what it is and if not for you, Adam, we would be stuck with it on DVD without these great new special features.

10-06-2015, 10:08 AM	#1465
Morriford Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Dublin 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:2713	It seems to be some glue residue from the original negative but to be honest when I watched this years ago I presumed it was an artistic choice to add a feeling of cctv footage to enhance the voyeuristic mood of the film. Whichever reason is true I found it added to the experience for me so I'm happy to have it on my version. Any chance of adding a slipcover for Kotoko? You guys could have it is an optional extra with the next Tsukamoto release..

10-15-2015, 06:02 PM	#1469
shadedpain4 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:2749 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:6	Is there a list somewhere of known upcoming ThirdWindow releases? I want to make sure I don't miss any!

10-27-2015, 06:38 PM	#1472
thirdwindowfilms Third Window Films Member since:Aug 2012	RUINED HEART at a SUPER low pre-order price now on Amazon! Just £12.99!!!! http://astore.amazon.co.uk/thiwinfil...ail/B013IDEZ1A this is a super limited edition blu-ray plus soundtrack plus 16 page booklet with a slipcase and the blu-ray packed to the brim with extras, so don't miss out!!!

10-27-2015, 07:05 PM	#1473
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:7750 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	Fingers crossed my pre-order price drops

10-28-2015, 02:04 PM	#1478
thirdwindowfilms Third Window Films Member since:Aug 2012	Vote for your favourite sleeve for Takeshi Kitano's KIKUJIRO with our final 3 colour combinations over at http://www.facebook.com/thirdwindowfilms

10-28-2015, 02:25 PM	#1479
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5432 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	First one by far! Seems many people agree with me.

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