Don't give up, Joe.
It's a longer cut than what was on the DVD. It is nearly the same cut as what was on the laserdisc (but shorter by just 85-seconds).
The scenes--as mentioned just above--are those which were on the laser version, but are not on the Blu release (hence, the 85-second...
Fascinating interview, Ron.
Great to hear "direct from the director" the stories that go along with so many of the legends of this particular film and it's history in home video releases.
Sigh...just two more weeks...of waiting.