British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 90 - Blu-ray Forum

mattyl149 · 02-12-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffalo66

I don't understand why silent Hitch has not yet been released.

It all went quiet after Network released The Lodger

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Opdef · 02-12-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyl149

It all went quiet after Network released The Lodger

I asked Network on Twitter about the chance of some Hitchcock silents on Blu, their reply was "that would be good wouldn't it?!" Which seems a lot more optimistic than their reply about a year ago saying there were no plans. I suspect the majority of the restorations were prohibited from home video releases until enough time has passed to preview them theatrically around the world, as happened over the last couple of years. Certainly I can't think of any releases I'd rather own, and it would tie in perfectly with their superb 'The British Film' releases.

ravenus · 02-13-2014, 05:12 AM

Any confirmed word on whether the BFI release of Nosferatu The Vampyre will include the 2 commentary tracks mentioned in the Shout Factory press release? Otherwise I might have to retain by Anchor Bay set.

beadelf · 02-13-2014, 10:01 AM

Will 'Kes' ever be released in england on blu???

EddieLarkin · 02-13-2014, 10:42 AM

Kes was basically the film that made me go region free. I figured if an acknowleged British film treasure like Kes can't get a BD release here (and in a massively improved transfer), but can in the States where they have to provide an alternative dub with "normal" dialogue so the Yanks can understand what the characters are saying, then the old rules really don't apply anymore.

beadelf · 02-13-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Kes was basically the film that made me go region free. I figured if an acknowleged British film treasure like Kes can't get a BD release here (and in a massively improved transfer), but can in the States where they have to provide an alternative dub with "normal" dialogue so the Yanks can understand what the characters are saying, then the old rules really don't apply anymore.

its annoying...i guess ill have to go region free soon! very odd that 'Kes' isnt being released here! maybe its an unpopular film in this country

mattyl149 · 02-13-2014, 04:55 PM

Just reading The Birmingham Post (I get it for free from work) and there's an article about Stuart Hall who died this week. I didn't know he had passed away

On this note, I recommend everyone to pick up the recent BFI DVD release - The Stuart Hall Project

Spiderwalk · 02-13-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by beadelf

Will 'Kes' ever be released in england on blu???

I know If.... is being released soon by Eureka, but it's really bugged me that Kes and If.... have only been available on blu in the states. Two of the most British films you could imagine that most Americans wouldn't give a monkey's about owning.

beadelf · 02-14-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiderwalk

I know If.... is being released soon by Eureka, but it's really bugged me that Kes and If.... have only been available on blu in the states. Two of the most British films you could imagine that most Americans wouldn't give a monkey's about owning.

I know im sure it would be more popular here!

its silly it isnt!

also why no 'Taste of honey' blu!!!! arggghhhhh

i need these two films on blu in this region

jwf · 02-14-2014, 10:35 AM

Kes would be a nice one for the Arrow Academy line.

I wish the BFI had kept A Taste of Honey out of Studio Canal's hands - a blu from them would have been great.

I have a DVD-rom of PDFs from back when they released Loneliness, Saturday Night and ...Honey which used those three films as case-study examples of the British New Wave. Wasn't bad as I recall, although my Nan thought it was the most stupid Xmas present any of us had ever asked her for...

beadelf · 02-14-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jwf

Kes would be a nice one for the Arrow Academy line.

I wish the BFI had kept A Taste of Honey out of Studio Canal's hands - a blu from them would have been great.

I have a DVD-rom of PDFs from back when they released Loneliness, Saturday Night and ...Honey which used those three films as case-study examples of the British New Wave. Wasn't bad as I recall, although my Nan thought it was the most stupid Xmas present any of us had ever asked her for...

yeah when I studied film in college those three were used, Mainly touch of honey which is a fantastic film. I refuse to pay£50 plus for the dvd though

jwf · 02-14-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beadelf

yeah when I studied film in college those three were used, Mainly touch of honey which is a fantastic film. I refuse to pay£50 plus for the dvd though

Blimey, didn't realise Honey had drifted out of print.

Those three are great examples, aren't they? (And I meant CD-ROM earlier - I knew it was one of the things after VHS but before Blu Ray

)

beadelf · 02-14-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jwf

Blimey, didn't realise Honey had drifted out of print.

Those three are great examples, aren't they? (And I meant CD-ROM earlier - I knew it was one of the things after VHS but before Blu Ray

)

i knew what you meant. Yeah 50 to 80 quid! its a joke, I guss I just wont own the bfi dvd at all.

KrugerIndustrial · 02-14-2014, 08:38 PM

What is going on with Trans-Europ Express? Release date is Feb 24 and it is not available to order @ Amazon?

charnier · 02-14-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

What is going on with Trans-Europ Express? Release date is Feb 24 and it is not available to order @ Amazon?

It's not coming out till June and it does not appear to be a separate release anymore; it's part of a boxset, which is selling for around £40.

Mansinthe · 02-15-2014, 01:06 PM

the bfi eyes without a face cover looks so amazing

would make a awesome poster !

Judex · 02-15-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mansinthe

the bfi eyes without a face cover looks so amazing

would make a awesome poster !

Here you can buy the original poster for a bargain price of £215
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EYES-WITHO...item19c343ea02

or you can have the 80's UK quad poster for £61
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EYES-WITHO...item1c2682c7da

Judex · 02-15-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

That IS the poster! It clearly wasn't broken, so didn't need fixing.

They need to take the Empire blurb off it, so pointless.

Mansinthe · 02-15-2014, 01:15 PM

both look amazing but im not gonna spend that much money on a poster ^^ even the second one would be 77 GBP including shipping

maybe some highquality PNG of that poster or the BFI cover will be avaible online. would use that one at a print shop to get a 60x90cm print.

might double dip on the bluray if there are more bonus features on this release. i already got the criterion release. (nice cover as well !)

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02-13-2014, 05:12 AM	#1784
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1200 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	Any confirmed word on whether the BFI release of Nosferatu The Vampyre will include the 2 commentary tracks mentioned in the Shout Factory press release? Otherwise I might have to retain by Anchor Bay set.

02-13-2014, 10:01 AM	#1785
beadelf Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:London 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 64	Will 'Kes' ever be released in england on blu???

02-13-2014, 10:42 AM	#1786
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:4697 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	Kes was basically the film that made me go region free. I figured if an acknowleged British film treasure like Kes can't get a BD release here (and in a massively improved transfer), but can in the States where they have to provide an alternative dub with "normal" dialogue so the Yanks can understand what the characters are saying, then the old rules really don't apply anymore.

02-13-2014, 04:55 PM	#1788
mattyl149 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Old Hill, West Midlands 4K collection:494 Blu-ray collection:8413 DVD collection:1045 Digital collection:133 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just reading The Birmingham Post (I get it for free from work) and there's an article about Stuart Hall who died this week. I didn't know he had passed away On this note, I recommend everyone to pick up the recent BFI DVD release - The Stuart Hall Project

02-14-2014, 10:35 AM	#1791
jwf Member Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:1	Kes would be a nice one for the Arrow Academy line. I wish the BFI had kept A Taste of Honey out of Studio Canal's hands - a blu from them would have been great. I have a DVD-rom of PDFs from back when they released Loneliness, Saturday Night and ...Honey which used those three films as case-study examples of the British New Wave. Wasn't bad as I recall, although my Nan thought it was the most stupid Xmas present any of us had ever asked her for...

02-14-2014, 08:38 PM	#1795
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	What is going on with Trans-Europ Express? Release date is Feb 24 and it is not available to order @ Amazon?

02-15-2014, 01:06 PM	#1797
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	the bfi eyes without a face cover looks so amazing would make a awesome poster !

02-15-2014, 01:15 PM	#1800
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	both look amazing but im not gonna spend that much money on a poster ^^ even the second one would be 77 GBP including shipping maybe some highquality PNG of that poster or the BFI cover will be avaible online. would use that one at a print shop to get a 60x90cm print. might double dip on the bluray if there are more bonus features on this release. i already got the criterion release. (nice cover as well !)

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