Statement concerning THE LAST EMPEROR (Criterion Collection) - Page 10

Robert Harris · 02-23-2008, 12:46 PM

Was it Churchill that said "Never use a preposition to end a sentence with?"

John Hodson · 02-23-2008, 01:17 PM

Indeed

Peter Neski · 02-23-2008, 01:17 PM

Robert Harris:"This is a beautifully produced set, albeit fashioned against the Criterion norm of OAR, is the best out there, and is likely to remain as such until the film is released in HD."

I agree somewhat with this,Yes its a super collection of extras,But the British
pal set has some of these,like the commentary and the South Banks show.Yes I preffer the color,But Pal versions are the full 2.35:1
frame,people and things don't get cut off,and you can fix most of the color
problems changing your tV settings,

So No this isn't the Best out there!! there are at least two other sets

Its clear Storraro wont do 2.35;1 or 2.20:1 transfers.so someone can use this
cropped dvds as guides to set the color.

Robert Harris · 02-23-2008, 02:48 PM

This gets stranger as more information comes out. If the 2:1 transfer is something controlled by the filmmakers, where did the UK transfer come from and how old is it?

Peter Neski · 02-23-2008, 04:49 PM

Format: Box set, Director's Cut, PAL
Language English, Japanese
Region: Region 2 ( DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 2
Classification:
Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 24 May 2004
Run Time: 450 minutes
DVD Features:
Bernardo Bertolucci An Indepth Making Of Documentary
Commentary By Bernardo Bertolucci And Jeremy Thomas And Composer Ryuichi Sakomoto
Postcard From China Trailer
ASIN: B000216XSA

Paul Tilburgs · 02-23-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Harris

This gets stranger as more information comes out. If the 2:1 transfer is something controlled by the filmmakers, where did the UK transfer come from and how old is it?

It was released by Optimum Releasing in may 2004:

Optimum Releasing: Last Emperor (Director's Cut), The

Simon Howson · 02-23-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Tilburgs

It was released by Optimum Releasing in may 2004:

Optimum Releasing: Last Emperor (Director's Cut), The

See, sometimes 'non-filmmaker approved' is good!

Brandon Conway · 02-23-2008, 09:30 PM

I think Criterion's standard is to do as the filmmakers' request if they are around to give their input. That's what I'd expect from them, even if those filmmakers' are off their rocker. One can't fault Criterion here if they were heeding the requests of Storaro and Bertolucci, IMO.

Simon Howson · 02-23-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Conway

I think Criterion's standard is to do as the filmmakers' request if they are around to give their input. That's what I'd expect from them, even if those filmmakers' are off their rocker. One can't fault Criterion here if they were heeding the requests of Storaro and Bertolucci, IMO.

True, because the consumer always has the option of not buying it.