. I've been doing a bit of research about which Leone releases to buy on Blu-ray, and I'm still hazy on some details. What I've basically gleaned is this: for GBU, Fox have finally fixed the foul-up with the mono on the new single release (While it shouldn't have happened in the first place, kudos to them for doing so!), so outside of the controversy about the color, it sounds like a safe bet since apparently no one thinks to ever restore the theatrical cut. Though the omission of the Italian audio is immensely annoying. For FOD, there was a 4K restoration which premiered at Cannes this year for the 50th anniversary, which may find its way to video at some point (It apparently "depressed" Quentin Tarantino since it wasn't 35mm Roll Eyes.) In the interim period, it sounds like the US releases are foul-up downmixes and my best bet is either the German or Italian release (Apparently one has lossless audio, the other doesn't.). For AFDM, it sounds like the German release is the best at present, maybe it'll get a restoration someday. The odd man out is DYS. Is the US release a downmix too? I've heard conflicting things. If it is, what's my best bet? Is the Italian release the proper mono, if it even included the English track? I guess I'm fine with the US release of OUATITW, I understand that actually wasn't messed up. I would like all of the extras too, those Frayling commentaries are gold, but could just get the anthology boxed set for those, probably used, for a pittance. Thanks to any answers.Good Lord, that Anthology DVD box is officer even used! WTF?
Try here:hanshotfirst1138 said:Trying to sift through all of the information, figured I'd see what the fine folks here could verify
Price lowered to move copies. The new set will be out in the spring??Kidding... Or am I??cb1 said:
The mistakes shouldn't have happened in the first place, but the coloring controversy aside, it's nice that they finally fixed the colossal foul-up and gave a properly definitive version audio-wise, at least. Now if only they'd fix the mess on the other three Leone films, but I doubt those are forthcomingOblivion138 said:
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Doug, you have to try to take Bruce with a bit of extra tolerance, I've found. Don't be offended. He speaks his mind, and sometimes the filters are turned off. I used to confront him for his seemingly self-righteous and facetious responses to member posts, but as it turns out he is not only professionally knowledgeable, but a decent guy. He is not responding through ignorance -- he knows his stuff. Sometimes he can be abrasive. I even reported him to the mods for this a few years back. But over time since then, I think he simply says what all of us think from time to time, and just doesn't self-censor. Ultimately, I'm not sure that's a bad thing, as political correctness has reached an apex of late. Just roll with him. You'll be fine.dpippel said:
haineshisway said:
In the box set, yes, but they fixed it for the standalone release. Just wanted to make sure that's what this was.Reed Grele said:
