Paramount -- LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS - Page 3

Mark Edward Heuck · 09-02-2005, 01:31 AM

Time to revive this thread again, even though I know it's become a punchline to most of you instead of a true mandate.

As I documented in the Film and Documentary section, studios are now paying attention to "hypothetical" preorders at sites like Amazon and Netflix -- people who offer up their email addresses for notification by the vendor when unreleased titles become available. Therefore, if enough people go to Amazon and order FABULOUS STAINS, that can send a message to Paramount that there is actual demand, and not just freaks like me screaming in the disco.

Meanwhile, the Nuart in West L.A. has another midnight show of the film scheduled for Friday, November 18th. Large audience turnouts at such midnight shows have helped pave the way for cult movies like TEEN WITCH and THE APPLE to get DVD releases. If over 200 show up for this, that will be meaningful as well.

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Jake Fogelnest · 09-18-2005, 11:50 PM

Hey Mark,

I've been trying to contact you via e-mail, but I'm not sure I have a correct address for you. I just came across this online from The Coolidge Corner Theatre's website and FREAKED:

"We are sorry to announce that our shows of LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS have been cancelled. The distributor's last remaining print was finally damaged beyond repair and had to be retired. For now, at least, the only way you'll be able to see the film is through some VHS copies made off of the TV - and not in a movie theatre. But someday, as soon as they have a print, we'll play this truly *sniff* lost cult classic again."

It was scheduled to show Friday and Saturday, July 29th-30th, 2005. You previous post mentions a screening at the Nuart November 18th. Is there another print? Is everything okay?

I am DYING to get the movie shown in New York City. I've also bought fabulous stains dot com.

If you get a chance I'd really like to talk with you about a bunch of stuff. I can be reached at jake at jake fogelnest dot com.

Thanks!!

Neil Palmer · 10-27-2005, 05:57 AM

I'm writing an essay on this film for a book on punk rock movies to be published next year in Britain. I've already had an interview with Billy Childish—in which we talk about his movies—accepted accepted for the same book.

I wonder whether you'd care to offer any comments on the context and importance of this film, as someone who's in a position to speak as a fan and a media professional.

I've seen Behind the Movie and read the Grand Royal article and I'm aware that Sarah Jacobson worked hard to re-establish the film. My article is intended to supplement her work and introduce it to a wider audience in the UK.

Mark Edward Heuck · 11-07-2007, 03:16 AM

Yep, I'm bumping this up again.

And moderators, if it is possible I would like to merge this thread with the other "finally on DVD" thread (since, among other things, it still ain't):

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...d.php?t=180199

Any moles around Criterion happen to know if this is on their project list?

norrisMc · 01-31-2008, 04:24 PM

I really hope this comes out soon. Great movie! Diane Lane is so cool!

Jake Fogelnest · 05-07-2008, 10:21 PM

GREAT NEWS!

I think this is the first place I'm reporting this, but...

SEPTEMBER 30th, 2008

RHINO ENTERTAINMENT

The DVD is for REAL!

I had a conference call with the fine people at Rhino this week and I just watched a screener of the AMAZING transfer they've done. Lou Adler recorded a commentary track already and I think Diane Lane does one next week.

This is for real. It's really happening. I will be updating fabulousstains.com with a redesign in the next couple of days.

The wait is over. Phew.

Jeff Newcomb · 05-07-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake Fogelnest

GREAT NEWS!

I think this is the first place I'm reporting this, but...

SEPTEMBER 30th, 2008

RHINO ENTERTAINMENT

The DVD is for REAL!

I had a conference call with the fine people at Rhino this week and I just watched a screener of the AMAZING transfer they've done. Lou Adler recorded a commentary track already and I think Diane Lane does one next week.

This is for real. It's really happening. I will be updating fabulousstains.com with a redesign in the next couple of days.

The wait is over. Phew.

Fantastic news! I had an opportunity to view the single, rapidly-aging 35mm still in circulation a couple of weeks ago. Nice to hear that it is getting a good transfer. I can't believe that Paramount is now licensing to Rhino too. Between the titles they've licensed to Criterion, Legend, Lionsgate, and now Rhino, they won't have anything left for themselves! Way to (finally) start getting their catalog out there though.

norrisMc · 05-08-2008, 06:33 AM

Great news !

I hope they get some great extras and supplements on the film too!

A Diane Lane commentary to go along with Lou Adlers would be sooooo neat. Lane became a rrrt girl icon in this movie!

Any chance of a blu-ray release ?????

Jon Martin · 05-08-2008, 08:54 AM

I mentioned in another thread, there is an excellent documentary already on DVD about the film. It is an extra on THE RAINBOW WIG MAN DVD. It features interviews with the entire cast, including Lane. I don't know if they can get the rights for it.

Russell G · 05-08-2008, 11:59 AM

nice! I always wanted to check this one out!

Jake Fogelnest · 05-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Diane Lane and Laura Dern will be recording commentary next week. They're also in touch with Sam Green who shot the documentary with Sarah Jacobson for IFC Split Screen so the disc might include that footage as well.

Mark Edward Heuck · 05-08-2008, 06:33 PM

That's excellent news. Any word on whether people like consultant Caroline Coon, writer Nancy Dowd, or co-star Marin Kanter will be interviewed as well?

Corey3rd · 05-08-2008, 08:34 PM

this is good and strange news - since it seemed like Rhino was getting out of the DVD business.