ScottRichard
Second Unit
I think the fact that you would take the time to even make a comment like that instead of just ignoring this thread shows that you should take your own advice, man!Didier R said:
Jesus, get a life, man.
I think the fact that you would take the time to even make a comment like that instead of just ignoring this thread shows that you should take your own advice, man!Didier R said:
Jesus, get a life, man.
While I voted for RAINTREE COUNTY myself I also have a lot of sympathy for RYAN'S DAUGHTER and I think it is always good to be passionate about our favorite movies.PMF said:Just simply alerting those on this thread who are in support of seeing "Ryan's Daughter" brought to BD.
Meanwhile, movies ARE my life.
I say this without any apologies.
Furthermore, I am proud to be a member of HTF, as well.
PMF said:Just simply alerting those on this thread who are in support of seeing "Ryan's Daughter" brought to BD.
Meanwhile, movies ARE my life.
I say this without any apologies.
Furthermore, I am proud to be a member of HTF, as well.
Dee Zee said:Didn't David Lean consider Ryan's Daughter the third part of his sun/snow/water trilogy? Perhaps Mr. Harris can respond.
I'm all in on a blu Ray if it ever comes.
Considering the specificities of your David Lean allegiances, I am all the more hopeful and further encouraged.owen35 said:Was so happy to see this thread. And I'm glad someone is takng the time and effort to let Warner Bros. know that there IS interest in this film. It is sorely missing from the Lean BR catalogue.
The film was unfortunately mislabeled as "not great" or "terrible" at the time of its release and that moniker continues today. Personally, I feel it stands out as one of Lean's better films, far better than "A Passage to India". It's not without its disappointments, however,--especially when compared to "Lawrence" or "Zhivago"--but there are moments of true cinematic genius. (Mitchum walking on the beach and discovering his wife's infidelity by following the footprints in the sand is but one example.) The real reason behind the film's failings is it was released at a time where cinema was pushing the bounderies of realism and this dramatic "hollywood" look at marriage and infidelity stuck out like a sore thumb. I definitely feel it is worthy of a second look and it deserves a proper presentation, especially given the continued appreciation for David Lean. There is much to appreciate and it is by no means a failure.
I shoud also note that Lean did not retire for 14 years after this film. In reality he was very busy preparing a few films that never came to fruition, most famously his 2-part film of Mutiny on the Bounty. But there is no question that he took his foot off the gas after the terrible critical beating he took following "Ryan's Daughter."
Although I hope the same for all three titles - and as strongly as I feel about "Ryan's Daughter" being released on BD - my personal biases would abruptly change when speaking in terms of preservation. Which of these three films are in the most advanced stages of extinction? If monies from one film deprived the other from sorely needed restoration then, in a heart-beat, I would always have to put my personal selections aside.OliverK said:While I voted for RAINTREE COUNTY myself I also have a lot of sympathy for RYAN'S DAUGHTER and I think it is always good to be passionate about our favorite movies.
Let's hope that eventually Warner will release all of their remaining higher profile large format releases which are AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, RAINTREE COUNTY and RYAN'S DAUGHTER. Clearly RYAN'S DAUGHTER would be the least costly project for Warner to tackle so maybe it will be first of the three to come to Blu-ray.
PMF said:Yesterday, I happened upon the availability of "Ryan's Daughter" as a BD import from Spain; through Amazon.
Would any of the HTF membership have some insights or takes on this import item?