Caligula? - Blu-ray Forum

dogger114 · 10-03-2007, 01:03 PM

I was at a music/video store yesterday and saw that Caligula was released as a 3 disc set and I know I have heard that there was talk about it being release on Blu-ray but can someone tell me what it means when it said on the back of the box 'bolder and more revealing Caligula than ever before, with a beautiful new high-definition transfer from recently uncovered negative elements' .

Existentialist · 10-03-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dogger114

I was at a music/video store yesterday and saw that Caligula was released as a 3 disc set and I know I have heard that there was talk about it being release on Blu-ray but can someone tell me what it means when it said on the back of the box 'bolder and more revealing Caligula than ever before, with a beautiful new high-definition transfer from recently uncovered negative elements' .

The new DBZ boxed sets say remastered in hi-def, but they are on DVDs as well. Why would they write that when DVDs only have a resolution of 480p?

ziggythecat · 10-03-2007, 08:13 PM

So does anybody know if they release Caligula on Blu ray? I haven't seen it anywhere on the net.

Existentialist · 10-05-2007, 01:35 AM

I just seen Caligula (dvd) at wal-mart. I was like WTF, they sell x-rated moveis at wal-mart now? After flipping out for a minute, I seen a sticker that read r-rated version...that must of required alot of editing!

Marcusarilius · 10-05-2007, 01:41 AM

Have to pass on this one. Saw it the theater back in the day and for me personally, this only is a good movie to cringe to. Not the best for re-watchability. Other than the shock value, I felt there was really nothing more to this film than a gross out session. You might want to rent it first before purchase just to test the waters on this title if you have not seen it yet.

DavePS3 · 10-05-2007, 01:49 AM

I agree with Marcus'... that is one sick puppy of a film. Made for shock value and it worked... it bombed in theaters, critics hated it... porn collectors liked it fine though.

Wheelman1970 · 10-05-2007, 01:56 AM

What is our society coming too when we want to watch/own a film where the dude is doing his mother and kills his father???

Stick to the upcoming BD porn if you must...

Marcusarilius · 10-05-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheelman1970

What is our society coming too when we want to watch/own a film where the dude is doing his mother and kills his father???

Stick to the upcoming BD porn if you must...

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, Porrrrrrrn, Aaaaauuughhh! (drool)

blackhawktraffic · 10-05-2007, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Existentialist

I just seen Caligula (dvd) at wal-mart. I was like WTF, they sell x-rated moveis at wal-mart now? After flipping out for a minute, I seen a sticker that read r-rated version...that must of required alot of editing!

Yeah after all the editing how long of a film could it be 97 minutes? haha.

soniqstylz · 10-05-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Existentialist

The new DBZ boxed sets say remastered in hi-def, but they are on DVDs as well. Why would they write that when DVDs only have a resolution of 420p?

480p.

Unless you've been smoking something...

Marcusarilius · 10-05-2007, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by soniqstylz

480p.

Unless you've been smoking something...

Mmmmmmm, smoking Caligula 480p porn... Auuuuuuugh. (drool)

Marcusarilius · 10-05-2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Mmmmmmm, smoking Caligula 480p porn... Auuuuuuugh. (drool)

Question: Does porn even count if its in 480p? Is it still XXX porn or is it soft porn?

pro-bassoonist · 10-05-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggythecat

So does anybody know if they release Caligula on Blu ray? I haven't seen it anywhere on the net.

Hi,

It is supposedly coming out in Q1 2008...not set date as of yet.

Ciao,
Pro-B

Deciazulado · 10-05-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by soniqstylz

480p.

Unless you've been smoking something...

well if it's an NTSC DVD coded for 16:9 display, with a 1.85 movie, it's more like 440i

Caligula · 10-05-2007, 10:52 PM

I am big Roman history buff and i remember the day i rented Caligula and was very shocked to discover it was made by penthouse. although i didnt care for it being porn, its a good movie based on history of Roman emperors. Too bad the dvd did not have subtitle and i was hoping that movie will be transfered into Blu ray. Was there any talk for Caligula to be on BD? if so where can i get the info?

Caligula · 10-08-2007, 08:44 PM

bump!

pmardis2 · 10-08-2007, 09:01 PM

that is a horrible movie. I would not watch it around children. I seen both the r-rated and x-rated versions,and the x-rated version is the worst. If you are into that sort of thing so be it. I had it on video tape for years and finally threw it out.

GOOD LUCK!

mrdario64 · 10-08-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dogger114

I was at a music/video store yesterday and saw that Caligula was released as a 3 disc set and I know I have heard that there was talk about it being release on Blu-ray but can someone tell me what it means when it said on the back of the box 'bolder and more revealing Caligula than ever before, with a beautiful new high-definition transfer from recently uncovered negative elements' .

The previous US dvd of Caligula was letterboxed, not even anamorphic, and was pretty poor quality. Uncut though. If they have gone back to a negative element, and remastered it using only hidef tape, then it should be pretty good (for an admitedly ugly looking film). They can say "remastered in hi-definition" regardless of what format they then release i on. It could be Super-8, or VHS, it was still remastered in hi-def.

The 156 min movie was cut by about 14 mins for a UK cinema release in the early 80's, but the only home video release has been the US R rated version, which lopped off another 50 !! mins and is worthless.

Looking forward to seeing this 'Blu-movie', if you will, in 1080p! Uncut, it's rather unique.

Cheers.

Caligula · 10-08-2007, 09:22 PM

Who have or seen the recent release (rated R) caligula dvd? if so, did it have subtitles? it didnt label on the cover of DVD.. I knew the recent release would cut those porn scene. Of course i wouldnt watch it around my kids too! But, i would let them watch other roman movies though!

jccca · 10-08-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Existentialist

The new DBZ boxed sets say remastered in hi-def, but they are on DVDs as well. Why would they write that when DVDs only have a resolution of 480p?

because they were actually remastered too. and they probably have more definition than they did before (the transfers, not the 'film' or whatever it was originally recorded in)

but yeah, using the words "high definition" on a standard def DVD pretty much leads to confusion

10-03-2007, 01:03 PM	#1
dogger114 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rockland, MA Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:1019 Blu-ray reviews:1	Caligula? I was at a music/video store yesterday and saw that Caligula was released as a 3 disc set and I know I have heard that there was talk about it being release on Blu-ray but can someone tell me what it means when it said on the back of the box 'bolder and more revealing Caligula than ever before, with a beautiful new high-definition transfer from recently uncovered negative elements' .

10-08-2007, 09:01 PM	#17
pmardis2 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007	caligua review that is a horrible movie. I would not watch it around children. I seen both the r-rated and x-rated versions,and the x-rated version is the worst. If you are into that sort of thing so be it. I had it on video tape for years and finally threw it out. GOOD LUCK!

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10-03-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
ziggythecat Active Member Member since:May 2007	So does anybody know if they release Caligula on Blu ray? I haven't seen it anywhere on the net.

10-05-2007, 01:35 AM	#4
Existentialist Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kansas, United States of America Blu-ray reviews:14	I just seen Caligula (dvd) at wal-mart. I was like WTF, they sell x-rated moveis at wal-mart now? After flipping out for a minute, I seen a sticker that read r-rated version...that must of required alot of editing!

10-05-2007, 01:41 AM	#5
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Have to pass on this one. Saw it the theater back in the day and for me personally, this only is a good movie to cringe to. Not the best for re-watchability. Other than the shock value, I felt there was really nothing more to this film than a gross out session. You might want to rent it first before purchase just to test the waters on this title if you have not seen it yet.

10-05-2007, 01:49 AM	#6
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I agree with Marcus'... that is one sick puppy of a film. Made for shock value and it worked... it bombed in theaters, critics hated it... porn collectors liked it fine though.

10-05-2007, 01:56 AM	#7
Wheelman1970 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Calgary, AB	What is our society coming too when we want to watch/own a film where the dude is doing his mother and kills his father??? Stick to the upcoming BD porn if you must...

10-05-2007, 10:52 PM	#15
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	I am big Roman history buff and i remember the day i rented Caligula and was very shocked to discover it was made by penthouse. although i didnt care for it being porn, its a good movie based on history of Roman emperors. Too bad the dvd did not have subtitle and i was hoping that movie will be transfered into Blu ray. Was there any talk for Caligula to be on BD? if so where can i get the info?

10-08-2007, 08:44 PM	#16
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	bump!

10-08-2007, 09:22 PM	#19
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Who have or seen the recent release (rated R) caligula dvd? if so, did it have subtitles? it didnt label on the cover of DVD.. I knew the recent release would cut those porn scene. Of course i wouldnt watch it around my kids too! But, i would let them watch other roman movies though!

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