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Re: the sound on the DVD of DEATH IN VENICE, it might interest you to know that there were 4-track magnetic stereo prints in circulation in 1971. I can't fathom why Warner Bros. didn't seek out that mix. I'm sure the Mahler "Adagietto" would have been far more overwhelming and stronger in that...

These are the only films that have made me really cry: IKIRU: the song that Takashi Shimura's character sings moves me to tears just even hearing it. VERTIGO: just the concept of losing someone and trying to recreate the image of that person is a very upsetting concept. The images of...

I recently saw this film on a NYC public television station and liked it immediately. As it turns out, you own this film. When will be able to see it in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio so we can see it the way Luchino Visconti intended. Also, if the elements are still usable, preserve the...

I purchased Criterion's FASSBINDER's BRD TRILOGY a few weeks ago at Kim's Video in NYC (for 60 dollars) and I must say that it is one of the best DVD purchases I've ever made. The transfers are in a word: STUPENDOUS! The supplements are also very good, especially the documentary I DON'T JUST...

I know that there's some Fassbinder afficianados at HTF, so I need your help. I would like to know about a song that is used in Fassbinder's 1975 film FAUSTRECHT DER FREHEIT. Before you say anything, I know that Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire" pops up in the film twice. This song that I am...

To answer your questions Jussi, I haven't seen any reviews online for this disc. It is in the original Italian language version, with removable English subs. it is at the original 111-minute version as well. Hope this helps.

To answer your question Michael, yes there is a better region one version of Pasolini's IL DECAMERON. MGM issued their DVD of it this past Tuesday. There are three things in its favor: 1) It is enhanced for 16x9 Televisions and it looks GREAT! 2) It contains the original US theatrical...

Re: the rights to TEOREMA, they also reside with MGM. All of Pasolini's films were released and partially funded by United Artists. When Pasolini's films were issued on US video, MGM apparently declined to issue them and Water Bearer Films picked them up with Image Entertainment issuing them on...

I heard from (I think) DVDFILE that you guys and girls at MGM will be issuing Pier Paolo Pasolini's IL DECAMERON onto the DVD format. Are there any plans for MGM to issue the rest of Pasolini's films that reside in the library, which I think is all of them? The reason that I ask is that if you...

Regarding LET IT BE, the film was originally in 16mm and blown up to 35mm. However, when that happened, the original 16mm aspect ratio of 1.33:1 was matted to 1.85:1 when issued in theaters. The original video versions then cropped out the rest of the picture, so all you see of the original is...

To answer your question Grant B, Vivian Stanshall's Men Opening Umbrellas Ahead is not really like the stuff from his Bonzo-era. The album features Steve Winwood, Neil Innes and Ric Grech (from Blind Faith). It's got a lot of African rhyths and free-verse. Absolutely outstanding. I also own all...

I know that despite the opinion that digital and high-quality technologies are preferred by the HTFers, there are people who appreciate the warm, crisp sound of a vinyl lon-playing record. Also, does anyone here own albums on vinyl ONLY. I tend to do that, only buying compact discs for the...

I was disappointed initially, but I took the last-minute postponement in stride. One question, are you going to schedule the chat on Oct. 9th? If so, I can't make it (going to see Neil Innes. YAY!). In the event of that, could someone ask the status of these Warner titles: O LUCKY MAN (OAR...

The additional two stanzas were usually included in versions that Procol Harum performed live. There is an alternate version of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" in stereo recorded around the same time as the released version. It was noticeably longer and I think it also contained the additonal stanzas...

The one thing I'm hoping for is that any new reissue of A HARD DAY"S NIGHT will be in its original theartrical aspect ratio (1.75:1) instead of being cropped. Oh by the way, why is it that some of the films made in Britain in the 60's were in black and white and in the 1.75:1 aspect ratio? That...

I too, would like to see a DVD release of "Do Not Adjust Your Set" not only because of the (pre)Pythons, but because it was the show where the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band had gotten major exposure. The shows are archived, but I don't think there are plans to issue them in any home video format...

Sorry to be a Nosy Norman, but will it be within the next two years? I'm asking because I'd like to see it happen while Malcolm McDowell is still with us (Lindsay Anderson, the director died in 1994). Whenever I watch VERTIGO, I can't help but think "if only they did the special edition only a...

I set up a petition regarding the release of this film and am encouraging the signers to send letters. At any rate, is a DVD of this controversial groundbreaker coming anytime soon? Amy info will be most welcome. DADA for now.... ------------------ "I... am not a racialist!" -Mr. Hilter...

This is FANTASTIC!!!! Now, it's just a matter of waiting till November. Now it's time to ask Warner Bros. for other worthy titles like THE DEVILS, the Hammer horror classics, O LUCKY MAN and HOUSE OF WAX to name a few. This made my night! ------------------ "I... am not a racialist!" -Mr...

The petition is growing slow but sure. I have e-mailed Tim Lucas, editor of Video Watchdog magazine (who signed the petition and would give a DVD release of IF... good coverage), Bill Hunt from The Digital Bits, and a few others. I've gotten a few replies and got links to the petition set up on...

I'm sorry if I was rough, but it's just that the film means a lot to me. I also feel that if Paramount Classics went to a lot of time and money to strike a new 35 mm print of IF... for theatrical exhibition, that can only mean one thing: THERE IS STILL INTEREST IN THIS 33-YEAR-OLD FILM! One more...

IF... I knew that this was going to meet with such disdain, then why did I bother wasting my precious time making a bloody petition. I for one could not give a hang about whether CATS AND DOGS is issued in pan and scan or not. What matters to me is that we see the release of an important film in...

I have just created a petition to persuade Paramount to issue a DVD of Lindsay Anderson's IF.... If you could sign the petition, I'd greatly appreciate it. Here's the address: http://www.petitiononline.com/Ifdvd68/petition.html DADA for now..... ------------------ "I... am not a...

Yes, IF... was a huge influence on me, even extending to my taking the nickname of Mick after Mick Travis. I know that the laserdisc from Paramount in the early eighties was a very crappy print. It's similar to the VHS release as it is rather dark and cropped. To add insult to injury, it's the...

For your information, Paramount issued IF... on laserdisc sometime ago. However, the disc is hard to find and is only in pan-and-scan. I REALLY want an OAR DVD of IF.... more than anything. ------------------ "I... am not a racialist!" -Mr. Hilter (from Monty Python)

Well, I for one found BRITTANIA HOSPITAL to be on the weak side and will only buy Anchor Bay's upcoming DVD for completeness and to see it in it's original aperture ratio. And also since IF... and O LUCKY MAN are owned by major studios, the chances of Anchor Bay issuing them on DVD are...

When Mr. Martin Blythe asked the HTF community what they wanted Paramount to put on DVD, the film IF... came up on a couple of lists from posters here. Are there any plans to issue this film on DVD anytime soon? I saw a new print of it at New York's Film Forum back in January, so there's still...