California Split on Nov. 2? (1 Viewer)

[Bob Cashill]

That explains it, however unsatisfactory the compromise (and what reads as a rather cavalier attitude on Altman's part toward his own work). But the packaging really should have an "edited for home video" disclaimer, or the "modified for home video" card should come up before the film begins. At least the repertory prints will continue to do brisk business.

In my dreamlife, a filmmaker in the same situation goes online and says, "I'm in a bind with this film. I need X amount to bring it out on DVD in its original form. If you contribute, we'll put your name up on a closing credits crawl." I'd do it.

Of course, it doesn't help that SPLIT is owned by Columbia, the third-rate bottom-feeder among Hollywood studios. A WB might have tried to resolve the issues. At least the remaining film is in its OAR, with a commentary track.

 

[Jay Gregory]

Sony really missed an opportunity to market this title as a "Director's Cut."

 

[Bruce Morrison]

Does anyone know whether the original uncut version has been released on DVD anywhere else in the world, e.g. Japan or Korea?

 

[Scott David]

I wonder if this is a sign of a future--and better--DVD re-release:

http://www.moviecentre.net/upcomingm...e_id_1799.htm#

It's playing, or has played, at the Film Forum in NYC with a new, uncut print. Fingers crossed for a DVD re-release in the near future....

 

[Aaron Silverman]

The Basketball Jones cartoon is definitely still in the DVD version of Being There.



Right, because Sony is always releasing films with altered soundtracks to save a buck. :rolleyes