Originally posted by: ocpmovie
The only reason I haven't done an alternate cut is that it would be a huge amount of work. And also because I feel I made the right decision for this version of the film.

I'm seeing a DVD twin pack floating dreamily before my eyes... Recobbled on one disc, Dick's version on the other

Don't worry, I know it's just a dream. That would be a LOT of work for you!

You had a tough choice, and for what it's worth, I feel that you have made a good decision to include some Calvert footage in order to hold people's interest - much as I would have loved to see the storyboarded version too. At the end of the day, we are talking about an awareness-raising exercise, and those rely on word of mouth, which in turn relies on watchability (for the masses). A "purist cut" would spread like a forest fire among the "true believers", but only shoot a few tentative branches outside that central core of people. When I show my copy to anyone, I am careful to explain beforehand that it's been stitched together from various sources, some of them low quality. I even find myself mimicking your commentary, pointing out the good and bad scenes and trying to enlighten as they unfold. Then again, if they then went and showed the movie to others, would they do the same? Probably not. Hmmm... in spite of my praise for your work, I do find myself also hoping now that Dick doesn't get to see it

Glad you had a good time at Comic Con and met some cool people.