Zardoz (1974) coming from Arrow - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 06-10-2015, 03:17 PM

http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=576

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New 4K digital restoration by Twentieth Century Fox
Uncompressed mono 1.0 PCM audio
Optional English subtitles
Audio commentary by writer-producer-director John Boorman
Brand new interview with Boorman
Brand new interviews with actors Sara Kestelman and Niall Buggy
Brand new interviews with production designer Anthony Pratt, special effects creator Gerry Johnston, camera operator Peter MacDonald, and hairdresser Colin Jamieson
Theatrical trailer
Radio spots
More to be announced!
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin
Collector’s booklet containing new writing on the film by Julian Upton and Adrian Smith, plus archive interviews, illustrated by original production stills.

levcore · 06-10-2015, 03:19 PM

Zardor or Zardoz?

CrockettandTubbs · 06-10-2015, 03:22 PM

As in Wizard of Oz

(I see what you mean now)

Akijama · 06-10-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Zardor or Zardoz?

Zardor, bro. I said it.

Lol. I'll ask someone to fix the title.

crazyman · 06-10-2015, 03:28 PM

No Connery commentary?!

dvdmike · 06-10-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyman

No Connery commentary?!

You have a better chance of him being Bond again

rapta · 06-10-2015, 03:28 PM

So the rumour I was hyping up was correct! Strangely though, the announcements of The Fireman's Ball and Hard To Be A God stole the thunder a little, but I'll still be getting this of course!

levcore · 06-10-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Zardor, bro. I said it.

Lol. I'll ask someone to fix the title.

I've never seen this movie but would like to, can't beat a bit of Connery.

silverlakephil · 06-10-2015, 03:55 PM

Possible Steelbook?

Foggy · 06-10-2015, 04:36 PM

For anyone who has not seen the film, trailer pretty much gears you up for what you'll get yourself into.

Trailer is has no spoilers by the way, although I wouldn't worry about spoilers, this film literally can't be spoiled no matter how hard someone could try, just try and avoid compilations and reviews showing the best bits.

dvdmike · 06-10-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

For anyone who has not seen the film, trailer pretty much gears you up for what you'll get yourself into.

Trailer for Zardoz (1974) - YouTube

Trailer is has no spoilers by the way, although I wouldn't worry about spoilers, this film literally can't be spoiled no matter how hard someone could try, just try and avoid compilations and reviews showing the best bits.

Or this

Spiderwalk · 06-10-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Zardor or Zardoz?

Zardor

Sky_Captain · 06-10-2015, 05:36 PM

Ah, so that's why I've seen a few copies of the TT release on ebay today.

MechaGodzilla · 06-10-2015, 05:48 PM

Sweet, I'll definitely be picking this up.

dvdmike · 06-10-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Ah, so that's why I've seen a few copies of the TT release on ebay today.

Is that not the TT shuffle? Pre-order - open - buyers remorse - eBay

Member-222782 · 06-10-2015, 06:29 PM

I was semi-interested in Zardoz but wasn't willing to drop $35 on it. Coming from Arrow in one of their typical awesome releases makes the decision much easier. I'm still going to hold out for a price drop, maybe in the $20-25 range. It's one of those titles I can definitely not pick up on street date but will add to my collection eventually.

anephric · 09-13-2015, 03:47 PM

I received this today, and making my way through the interviews. Interestingly, Boorman mentions the Zardoz head was modelled on his own features, which I never realised! There's an authorial stamp for you! Also, he mentions specifically the diffuse colours in the new master Fox did, and says that they're exactly what he and Geoffrey Unsworth intended, so...

Geoff D · 09-13-2015, 04:23 PM

Ol' Geoffrey loved his diffusion in general, many of his films have a kind of soft, filtered look to them.

Ray_Rogers · 09-13-2015, 07:54 PM

I made the mistake, well I don't consider it one, of watching ZARDOZ again for the first time on DVD a long time ago after having a very long marathon of MST3K. From what I remembered I didn't much enjoy the movie the very first time I saw it even earlier, maybe on VHS or LD, most likely LD. But that time, maybe 10 or 15 years ago, I enjoyed the movie immensely due to having MST3K types of riffs going on in my head along with the quality of the DVD being in OAR.
So for now it's more than worth owning and I greatly consider it an unintentional comedy due to the low production budget and sometimes even flipping the scenes. Also one character I bet didn't have time to grow a mustache so they used a Sharpie, etc. Bit of a silly film but highly enjoyable. Great for watching in a marathon of 'We don't necessarily have the proper budget but we'll make the best of what we have.' sort of one. Even though it stands out a tad and you can tell John Boorman greatly enjoyed making it.
Just wished it had a MST3K or Rifftrax subtitle/audio overlay for it as a bonus. Certainly going to buy it in the next sale if the price is low again. Far better choice compared to the vastly overpriced and mediocre TT.
Thanks again MichaelB and Arrow for having the far better option! Will gladly own it in my collection in the hopefully close near future.

anephric · 09-13-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Just wished it had a MST3K or Rifftrax subtitle/audio overlay for it as a bonus.

Thank God you're not in the wishing room.

06-10-2015, 03:22 PM	#3
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	As in Wizard of Oz (I see what you mean now) Last edited by CrockettandTubbs; 06-10-2015 at 03:27 PM.

06-10-2015, 03:19 PM	#2
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	Zardor or Zardoz?

06-10-2015, 03:28 PM	#5
crazyman Banned Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:200	No Connery commentary?!

06-10-2015, 03:28 PM	#7
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5430 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	So the rumour I was hyping up was correct! Strangely though, the announcements of The Fireman's Ball and Hard To Be A God stole the thunder a little, but I'll still be getting this of course!

06-10-2015, 03:55 PM	#9
silverlakephil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:The Bay Area 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:2292 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:18	Possible Steelbook?

06-10-2015, 05:36 PM	#13
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Ah, so that's why I've seen a few copies of the TT release on ebay today.

06-10-2015, 05:48 PM	#14
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	Sweet, I'll definitely be picking this up.

06-10-2015, 06:29 PM	#16
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I was semi-interested in Zardoz but wasn't willing to drop $35 on it. Coming from Arrow in one of their typical awesome releases makes the decision much easier. I'm still going to hold out for a price drop, maybe in the $20-25 range. It's one of those titles I can definitely not pick up on street date but will add to my collection eventually.

09-13-2015, 03:47 PM	#17
anephric Special Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:The Ruins of the Ex-EU	I received this today, and making my way through the interviews. Interestingly, Boorman mentions the Zardoz head was modelled on his own features, which I never realised! There's an authorial stamp for you! Also, he mentions specifically the diffuse colours in the new master Fox did, and says that they're exactly what he and Geoffrey Unsworth intended, so...

09-13-2015, 04:23 PM	#18
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Ol' Geoffrey loved his diffusion in general, many of his films have a kind of soft, filtered look to them.

09-13-2015, 07:54 PM	#19
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	I made the mistake, well I don't consider it one, of watching ZARDOZ again for the first time on DVD a long time ago after having a very long marathon of MST3K. From what I remembered I didn't much enjoy the movie the very first time I saw it even earlier, maybe on VHS or LD, most likely LD. But that time, maybe 10 or 15 years ago, I enjoyed the movie immensely due to having MST3K types of riffs going on in my head along with the quality of the DVD being in OAR. So for now it's more than worth owning and I greatly consider it an unintentional comedy due to the low production budget and sometimes even flipping the scenes. Also one character I bet didn't have time to grow a mustache so they used a Sharpie, etc. Bit of a silly film but highly enjoyable. Great for watching in a marathon of 'We don't necessarily have the proper budget but we'll make the best of what we have.' sort of one. Even though it stands out a tad and you can tell John Boorman greatly enjoyed making it. Just wished it had a MST3K or Rifftrax subtitle/audio overlay for it as a bonus. Certainly going to buy it in the next sale if the price is low again. Far better choice compared to the vastly overpriced and mediocre TT. Thanks again MichaelB and Arrow for having the far better option! Will gladly own it in my collection in the hopefully close near future.

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