Recent content by BruceKimmel

Ron: I have accused no one of being a "liar". And would never do so. I know Mr. Feltenstein and I know many people at Warners. However, I'm happy to say nothing. BTW, there's a UK region 2 King Kong available - anyone know what the print quality of that is like?

I would take everything Mr. Feltenstein says publicly with a large container of salt. Trust me on this.

I'll add my vote for Mr. Goodman. As good as it gets - both jazz and classical.

Okie doke - let me get this straight - you're saying there was a scene which was included on the VHS and laserdisc that was NOT included on this DVD. And, are you further saying that this scene was in the original theatrical version (yet isn't on the DVD)? Because, l do think that Mr. Friedkin...

Oh, I don't know - here we have Columbia releasing really interesting and I'm quite sure non-profitable catalog things like Bonjour Tristesse and 3:10 to Yuma, and MGM/UA releasing lots of interesting things like Images, and various esoteric catalog titles like The Hoodlum Priest, so I don't...

Yes, it's some mysterious plot - the disappearing scene. Since Mr. Friedkin would undoubtedly mention such a missing scene in either documentary or commentary I think you can surmise that the mysterious scene was never in the theatrica cut of the film.

I've got it and taken a brief look - the transfer is terrific, the new 5.1 soundtrack sounds decent, too, if a bit bass lite. Haven't heard any of the commentary yet, and won't until I've watched the film.

Just an update - James Reader said: I don't think Amazon.fr will get any restocks. Apparently you are incorrect. Before I could even cancel my order (having had one shipped from FNAC.com) they shipped the LE set, so I'll have two come Monday, and then we'll see what the deal is.

Well, then, I'll keep my mouth shut until I get the DVD - the info I posted was from someone selling the DVD - how would he get this info other than from the box, that would be my question.

Well, I'll look, but if they, like the idiot who gave it a one-star review at amazon.fr based on what he's heard (it's clear he hasn't SEEN the disc or even its contents) then I'm afraid the discussion will probably be worthless. For the record, here is some FACTUAL information, the contents of...

Um, looking at the list of included cartoons I see Half-Pint Pygmy listed, so I'm afraid Roger, that I'm going to have to discount your entire post. I've also heard that the cartoons all look fine. Somewhere down the line Warners may restore every single Avery cartoon, but it won't be before...

I have heard none of the above. Were the cartoons censored on the laserdisc version, since you say they "ported" over these transfers? And why don't you provide us some links as to where they are "up in arms" about it. In any case, I should have it before Christmas and I'll post then, if no one...

Rich: Thanks for the FNAC lead - I ordered the LE Avery today and it's on its way via chronopost, hence I should have it by Monday. Hoo and ray.

Well, again I'm telling you I ordered it last night and it was NOT listed as "out of stock" and the e-mail confirmation listed a delivery date of between 12/23 and 12/27 via chronopost (express) shipping. Have you, for example, dropped them a line to find out what's happening. The listing...

Why don't you just buy the CD of Schifrin's score?