HOUSEKEEPING

Bryan^H · 08-03-2006, 03:58 AM

My all time favorite film. released in 1987, this film was strangely overlooked for Oscar consideration, as it was on many film critics best of list for that year. Pure magic from start to finish. This is the kind of film you watch, and forget everything around you for a couple of hours. I have 2 films that I regret not seeing on the big screen. My first would be this film, and the second is Hoosiers. I have been waiting for a dvd release since I bought my first dvd player in 98. I still have my vhs, but I don't even have my vcr hooked up anymore.

Does anyone know if it's up for a dvd release? It was released through Columbia Pictures, but I don't know their track record for dvd releases. I would truly love it to be part of the Criterion collection, because it is a very good film, and deserves all the extras the fans could possibly want.

AlexHL · 08-03-2006, 04:14 AM

Would like to know, too.

Jon Martin · 08-03-2006, 04:26 PM

I was always a bit disappointed by this film, my least favorite Bill Forsyth film (yes, I'm including BEING HUMAN on that list).

But, that said, I would also buy it.

Unfortunately, Forsyth hasn't had the best track record on DVD. Still many of his films yet to be released. GREGORY'S TWO GIRLS has yet to even get a US theatrical release, let alone DVD release.

I'd also like to see THAT SINKING FEELING and COMFORT AND JOY on DVD. JOY is on R2 with a Forsyth commentary.

Alistair_M · 08-03-2006, 04:30 PM

I really liked Housekeeping too. I was a huge fan of Bill Forcyth after seeing three of his films in sort succession : Gregory's Girl, Local Hero (possibly my favourite film of all time), and Comfort and Joy. Housekeeping was very different from the others, as it was Mr Forcyths first american film.

By the way Comfort and Joy is released on region 2 and has an audio commentary with Mr Forcyth.

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/PROD/3-/...y/Product.html

I'd love to purchase Housekeeping and I think its a Sony title.

Will_B · 08-03-2006, 09:21 PM

Housekeeping was a film that inspired me to read the book. Though I don't remember the book I remember the film vividly and would very much like a DVD. I thought it would surely come out when Christine Lahti was a regular on Chicago Hope, but, nope.

Years ago when I worked at a video store I made sure we ordered all of Bill Forsyth's films, including that early one about the ice cream trucks. Such a shame only four of his films are on DVD - and some of those are bare bones early transfers.

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Bryan^H · 08-30-2007, 12:41 PM

I have e-mailed Criterion twice now over the past few months, in hopes that they can obtain the rights for this film (it definately deserves Criterion's treatment) for a release on dvd. So far I have received a standard response with: thanks for your interest, important films matter etc.

I believe Sony owns the Columbia movie division, and if that is so, we are almost guranteed not to have it released on dvd. It seems Sony doesn't care too much about smaller un-blockbuster movies.

I have hope that one day I will own my favorite film on dvd.

chas speed · 08-30-2007, 10:55 PM

A great movie with a really haunting final shot.

Bryan^H · 08-31-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chas speed

A great movie with a really haunting final shot.

Exactly. The movie is magical in many ways, but the final shot is wonderful. In my opinion, it's the true meaning of a perfect film.

Bryan^H · 10-03-2007, 05:43 PM

I have pretty much given up hope for this to be released on dvd. I was crossing my fingers for a 20th anniversary special edition, but no announcements = no good news.

You would think a film that so many film critics(including Roger Ebert) have on their best films of the year list, it would be an easy dvd release. I'm upset at Columbia pictures. If released, this film would complete my dvd collection, and I would be happy. I just wish Criterion could step in and release it. It's such a great film.

Jerry R Colvin · 03-28-2008, 09:18 AM

Good Housekeeping news, though no DVD answers quite yet.

Housekeeping will be shown at Ebertfest in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, April 26. Special guests will be director Bill Forsyth and star Christine Lahti, who will be interviewed and participate in questions/answers after the movie.

So that will be a prime time for anyone out there to ask about Housekeeping on DVD. Since I will be attending, maybe that will be me.