Blu-ray Review B’Twixt Now And Sunrise: The Authentic Cut Blu-ray Review (1 Viewer)

[Josh Steinberg]

Francis Ford Coppola, serving as writer, producer, and director, originally made “Twixt” in 2011, but must have been disappointed when the film barely received any notice in the United States.  This new director’s cut, christened “B’Twixt Now and Sunrise (The Authentic Cut)” has transformed the film into something more personal and heartfelt, an entirely appropriate change for a film that was born of a dream Coppola couldn’t shake.  The cinematic equivalent of a Stephen King short story, it’s the perfect late night movie.



Twixt (2011)



Released: 11 Apr 2012
Rated: R
Runtime: 88 min




Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror



Cast: Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning
Writer(s): Francis Ford Coppola



Plot: A struggling horror writer visiting a small town on a book tour gets caught up in a murder...

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[Robert Harris]

A well-considered review, Josh. Thank you.

I’m looking forward to re-visiting this evening.

 

[Richard Kaufman]

Watched this the other night. Curious about the original cut, I read a plot synopsis on Wikipedia, which was extremely surprising. Nice to see Kilmer in a late period role. The portrayal of Poe was intriguing. But the film is such a mess. The new cut has no ending!

 

[Winston T. Boogie]

I have had this for a while but have not got to watching it yet. I enjoyed the first Blu release and am interested to see how he has changed the picture. If I recall correctly, this film was some type of experiment by Coppola. I will have to go back and look up what that was and what he was trying to do with it.

 

[Robert Harris]

Watched this, and enjoyed thoroughly. That noted, it’s not for everyone.

Loved the cinematography and use of color. Almost magical. As mentioned above, re the film not having an end, that would be the point as the search for an ending and answer to the mystery, is part of the storyline.

The extra, which is a making of doc, is unlike any you’ll find elsewhere, as it’s very open, transparent and personal. None of the normal “I just lover working with bs“ you’ll normally find. Actually gives insight into the labors and problems of filmmaking. The doc along is worth the price of admission.

 

[Wayne Klein]

Coppola remains brilliant even when he’s not firing on all cylinders.

 

[Noel Aguirre]

Thanks for the review Josh. Just ordered on Amazon and I think this is the lowest I’ve ever paid for a new blu-ray release as it includes a $2.50 coupon at check-out.
My favorite living director bar none and one of our greatest artists.

 

[Radioman970]

Watched for Bruce Dern. Love that guy! But I remember not caring for it too much.