Apparently, this MOD release is in 16:9 widescreen:
http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mile-The-Manhattan-Project/dp/B00BJC8XRU
If this presentation is correct, it suggests that the full screen release was open matte, not pan & scanned.
And here's a recent Q&A with the star and director:
Yep. But its not expensive. I think I grabbed 1 TB of usenet downloads for 50 bucks from Astraweb which should last me a long, long time...
Great research, jerryshadoe!
Aussie DVD was affected, too.
The laserdisc pops up on eBay regularly for a reasonable price. I'd be happy to assist financially if anyone with the means to do so were willing to preserve and share the missing sequence.
WHOOOOOPS!
Was it always there? Either way, thanks for pointing it out.
Good luck, fellas. No one was even willing to share a password with me for THE WILD LIFE (another Team Blu release). It seems its every man for himself around here, nowadays.
If my internet were good enough, I'd help you out.
I could mail a physical copy out, but I can't do it for everyone that comes along as the postage from Australia ain't cheap and its not a real solution - people will be discovering this release for years to come.
If someone were willing to create a torrent and help others out, however, I'd be happy to provide them with the necessary goods.
Good luck.
Beber said:
So you're planning to keep it that way in the final release?
Harmy said:
Yes, definitely. Not only because I like it - and I do - but also because the despecialized shots have already been rendered with the matte in place.
Even if one were to convince Harmy otherwise, the "damage" is already done. Let's move on.
This is neither a "preservation", nor a "fan edit". Its a recreation.
A preservation is impossible, at this stage, and a fan edit implies the liberal use of artistic license.
The only artistry here is in the intuition Harmy employs in his stunning work and the level of compromise he feels is acceptable in trying to reproduce the artistic choices of others.
As for the "corners" issue, I had to go back and look at the screenshots to even see what people were referring to. My thoughts?
If they're seriously enough to sully one's joy in this project, I'd suggest they see a therapist and have themselves professionally diagnosed.
PM sent.
Has anyone got the Criterion commentary for HARD BOILED handy?
I'm putting together a custom-subbed BD of KILLING ZOE and the director, Roger Avary, has expressed interest in checking it out.
I was thinking of throwing in a copy of Matt's HARD BOILED and thought it would be nice to include the commentary that Avary himself appears on. Assuming that it syncs up reasonably well, that is...
bmonkey2112 said:
Late to this party! Any kind soul willing to provide me with a link to get this mono track?
I would be forever grateful! =)
PM sent.
Anyone got the Revenge of the Nerds laserdisc? The obvious editing from the DVD (to eliminate a phone number on a ‘For Rent’ sign) has been carried over to the BD.
The mono audio on the BD sounds pretty abrasive, also.
Would love to see a restoration/recreation of the original sequence.
Hey chaps, would any of you be so kind as to PM me the password for this? I haven't received any response to my request via PM. Many thanks.
_,,,^..^,,,_ said:
The Griff said:
Just out of curiosity, would it be possible to add optional letterbox bars to a project like this using blu ray's subtitle function?
There is a "possibility*, using a secondary stream with black bars and transparent layer inbetween it, to do so, but I need further tests... anybody has done/seen it before?
I've seen it done on DVD but not BD.
Just out of curiosity, would it be possible to add optional letterbox bars to a project like this using blu ray's subtitle function?
dark_jedi said:
I already have HD DVD projects in the plan, these are what I am tossing around,
Feast Unrated (Bonus feature having both parts 2 & 3 DVD video)
The Dukes of Hazzard Unrated
Black Christmas Unrated
Midnight Run
I'd really be interested in the BLACK CHRISTMAS remake (aka BLACK XMAS). I thought it was a hoot, even though I'm a big fan of Bob Clark's original and consider it a minor classic.
The remake was lots of fun and enjoyable in its own right, even if it favoured over-the-top thrills over the original's more subtle chills...
Beastmaster is available on blu ray here in Australia. Saw it on the shelf just the other day!
Oops...
http://www.demo-world.eu/trailers/high-definition-trailers.php
Sweet.
Definitely burn all BD50s at 2x speed. Anything higher can cause problems.
Really? My apologies, then, to zeropc's crystal ball.
I can't seem to find the re-upped files. Any particular group or search query I should be trying?
zeropc said:
my crystal ball tells me that the whole set of the original 1080i posting gets re-posted ;)
Your crystal ball sucks ;)
Didnt Lando have a line (that wasn't used) to Han explaining that Han's loved ones were present to "make him behave" (ie. not resist)?