Discs That Need A Double Dip

[HGervais]

.....or movies that deserve more respect.....
pretty much any Buena Vista disc from 1998 to 2000, not the least of which would be Grosse Point Blank.
Raising Arizona springs to mind pretty quickly. Others?

[calvert87]

Ladyhawke
Streets of Fire
The Big Easy

[HGervais]

The Rocketeer...2 disc loaded SE is what I want.

[Neon Noodle]

I would like to see nice special editions of Before Sunrise and Before Sunset as well as anamorphic releases of Contact and Sense and Sensibility.

[sneakers]

I'd like to see a special edition of The Falcon and The Snowman. The current one is bare bones.

[J.M. Vargas]

Under Siege 1 & 2 deserve a better DVD transfer than what's out right now (particularly the former since its already available on HD-DVD and Blu-ray in a spiffy new transfer). Ditto for The Last Boyscout, which isn't shown on HD even on HBO-HD.

[Steve T Power]

DC Cab - where's my 2 disc collector's edition with commentary by Joel Schumacher, Mr. T, Gary Busey, and Adam Baldwin!

I second The Rocketeer - Great film with a trash DVD.

Falling Down - the transfer sucks, and there's no 5.1. A film so talked about at the time, with some great folks involved, i'm sure they could come up with a great retrospective documentary or something.

[Parklife]

Still waiting for a special edition of Cool Hand Luke and it's taking far too long to get one.

[Belmondo]

LAST DAYS OF DISCO

Chloe Sevigny
Kate Beckinsale
directed by Whit Stillman

Who do I have to ... to get a copy of this?

[BrettCullum]

Lost Highway - one of Lynch's trippiest movies has only seen a full screen release which ruins his composition. And let's face it, the film is impenetrable plot-wise. The visuals are all there is.

Barbarella - only a barebones edition exists, and yet I hear endless rumors of a restored uncut version floating out there on the revival house circuit. Would love a documentary on the film, and a proper commentary. Remake rumors abound, so perhaps we'll get a new version with that project's green light.

Eyes Wide Shut - Kubrick uncut and uncompromised with proper extras.

[stypee]

Caligula - First it needs a better transfer (if this horrible film could ever look good) than commentary explaining why (aside from the cash) the actors actually participated in this disgusting and vile piece of filth to begin with.

Friday the 13th - A better box set with new transfers, trips to locations to where each film was shot, better commentaries (the one on the current release are quite drab) and UNCUT versions of each film... Yeah it's another bad series of movies but I've been in such a funk lately that I want the bad.

[HGervais]

Caligula - First it needs a better transfer (if this horrible film could ever look good) than commentary explaining why (aside from the cash) the actors actually participated in this disgusting and vile piece of filth to begin with.

Funny you should mention that but I was reading somewhere last week that the rights have shifted to another company that a three disc set is in the works. And no I don't think I'm joking.

[vjmurphy]

Colossus: The Forbin Project

I guess with an upcoming remake, we might get a better disc at some point.

[tucco]

Friday the 13th - A better box set with new transfers, trips to locations to where each film was shot, better commentaries (the one on the current release are quite drab) and UNCUT versions of each film... Yeah it's another bad series of movies but I've been in such a funk lately that I want the bad.

I have the Region 2 version of Part One.
It is the only one of the series to have a double-dip before the box-set came out.
This version (R2) is the only un-cut version available (including the box-set, which is a cheat for not having ALL of them).
It also has the awesome Bettsy Palmer commentary that is very, very good listening......she took the role ONLY to finance her new car for which she needed *exactly* $10,000 dollars, and just happened to be the asking-price for her services! (she said yes)
Also i have to mention that the "extended-kills" are definitely poignant than i thought. They are not much longer, but when you see the kill for those few more seconds they really unsettle.
Because there really is not alot of "splatter" in this movie, the wounds seem much more realistic this way.
Annie's slit-throat looks almost medically realistic in the extended cut; the wound separates more and.........ok too much info......
Any way highly reccomended.

Let me add CARLITO'S WAY.
I'd love to see some deleted Sean Penn moments , some Tony "T" Taglliallucci etc....

[tucco]

Friday the 13th - A better box set with new transfers, trips to locations to where each film was shot, better commentaries (the one on the current release are quite drab) and UNCUT versions of each film... Yeah it's another bad series of movies but I've been in such a funk lately that I want the bad.

I have the Region 2 version of Part One.
It is the only one of the series to have a double-dip before the box-set came out.
This version (R2) is the only un-cut version available (including the box-set, which is a cheat for not having ALL of them).
It also has the awesome Bettsy Palmer commentary that is very, very good listening......she took the role ONLY to finance her new car for which she needed *exactly* $10,000 dollars, and just happened to be the asking-price for her services! (she said yes)
Also i have to mention that the "extended-kills" are definitely more poignant than i thought. They are not much longer, but when you see the kill for those few more seconds they really unsettle.
Because there really is not alot of "splatter" in this movie, the wounds seem much more realistic this way.
Annie's slit-throat looks almost medically realistic in the extended cut; the wound separates more and.........ok too much info......
Any way highly reccomended.

Let me add CARLITO'S WAY.
I'd love to see some deleted Sean Penn moments , some Tony "T" Taglliallucci etc....

[jcankerhuxley]

Just going through my collection:

The first set that I would love to see as SEs is what I call the 90's Irish films. These include Waking Ned Divine, Into the West, The Van, and The Snapper. Only my least favorite of these films (but probably the most popular) The Commitments, got the best treatment by Fox. I would hope the others would be treated as well.

Better of Dead is one of my favorite cult movies. However, it got a barebones treatment and seriously needs an SE

The same goes for Brain Candy by the Kids in the Hall and Brain Donors.

Finally, I would love to see SE editions of all the Woody Allen films from Take the Money and Run to Anne Hall. I have said this before and I will say it again: Woody you are in your 70s and time is running out. If you are really into film preservation, you will practice what you preach and give us these films with tons of extras.

[Ash22]

48 HRS
The Thin Red Line
Midnight Run
Kelly's Heroes

[BrettCullum]

Caligula - First it needs a better transfer (if this horrible film could ever look good) than commentary explaining why (aside from the cash) the actors actually participated in this disgusting and vile piece of filth to begin with.

I don't get why you are bashing it, and then asking for a double dip in the same breath. I don't think the last transfer was all that bad, and the uncut disc is worth it even though it was bare bones. I'm not sure how a commentary could come along that would be balanced. Either you'd have a producer enamored with how much ground they broke, or an actor shamefully explaining that it was either the money or the promise of scandal that brought them in. Either way we're talking about a seriously good cast, a brutal script, and a botched production. It's a barf bag classic, but still awsomely daring.

[The Butcher]

The Road Warrior - yeah I know there's a new version "on the way" but dammit, it's already 2007, where the hell is it.

some noirs:
D.O.A. - so key a film, so crappy a DVD
The Killing - same as above
Night of The Hunter - what can I say
Touch of Evil - WITH the original theatrical release!

others

A Simple Plan and State of Grace could do with some love as could Mystery Train and Ms.45 and Bad Lieutenant.


and Salo...I will run away now.

[HGervais]

D.O.A. - so key a film, so crappy a DVD

Are all the PD discs terrible? I know there are at least 3 or 4 versions out there.

Night of The Hunter - what can I say

MGM. What more do we need to know?

and Salo...I will run away now.

Criterion has Salo back. Expect a 2 or 3 disc affair either the end of this year or early next year.

[the5thghostbuster]

The Keep. Look, I'll just settle for a bare bones release at the rate Paramount is going, though deep down I want a three disc set with multiple cuts and a doc looking at how this production went so wrong. Anchor Bay, help please?

Darkman. Come on, how is there not a special edition of this film, with a Director's cut of the film with the material Campbell notes was cut. Three Spidey movies and NO ONE at Universal was able to think of the cash in here?

Ghostbusters II: deleted scenes, Ackroyd commentary, the works.

Bringing Out the Dead. Criterion anyone?

Darman. Just for the widescreen. Is that alright? (Many members grab torches and hunt down the 5thGhostbuster)

[stypee]

Caligula - First it needs a better transfer (if this horrible film could ever look good) than commentary explaining why (aside from the cash) the actors actually participated in this disgusting and vile piece of filth to begin with.

I don't get why you are bashing it, and then asking for a double dip in the same breath. I don't think the last transfer was all that bad, and the uncut disc is worth it even though it was bare bones. I'm not sure how a commentary could come along that would be balanced. Either you'd have a producer enamored with how much ground they broke, or an actor shamefully explaining that it was either the money or the promise of scandal that brought them in. Either way we're talking about a seriously good cast, a brutal script, and a botched production. It's a barf bag classic, but still awsomely daring.

I'm not really bashing it. I find the flick and it's history quite fascinating and would have no problem doing a double dip. It was a "daring film" when it was made but I guess what fascinates me so much is the uber budget and the stories behind it.

I have to disagree with you on the transfer though, it's uglier than the movie itself in my opinion. It just felt like the producers "slapped it on a disc" and said "okay, we'll here ya' go!"

[stypee]

and Salo...I will run away now.

I have dared so many people to watch this flick. It's probably one of the harshest viewing experiences I've ever had!

[Boba Fett]

Caligula - First it needs a better transfer (if this horrible film could ever look good) than commentary explaining why (aside from the cash) the actors actually participated in this disgusting and vile piece of filth to begin with.

Funny you should mention that but I was reading somewhere last week that the rights have shifted to another company that a three disc set is in the works. And no I don't think I'm joking.

Actually its FOUR discs.
I believe Penthouse my be publishing it personally.

[Boba Fett]

Falling Down - the transfer sucks, and there's no 5.1. A film so talked about at the time, with some great folks involved, i'm sure they could come up with a great retrospective documentary or something.

Warner confirmed in Jan./Feb. that a SE was on the way, possibly later this year; they were waiting for Douglas to set aside some time as he expressed great interest in working on such a release.

[Steve T Power]

Falling Down - the transfer sucks, and there's no 5.1. A film so talked about at the time, with some great folks involved, i'm sure they could come up with a great retrospective documentary or something.

Warner confirmed in Jan./Feb. that a SE was on the way, possibly later this year; they were waiting for Douglas to set aside some time as he expressed great interest in working on such a release.

Awesome! I'm glad to hear Douglas is involved.

[stypee]

Caligula - First it needs a better transfer (if this horrible film could ever look good) than commentary explaining why (aside from the cash) the actors actually participated in this disgusting and vile piece of filth to begin with.

Funny you should mention that but I was reading somewhere last week that the rights have shifted to another company that a three disc set is in the works. And no I don't think I'm joking.

Actually its FOUR discs.
I believe Penthouse my be publishing it personally.

Does anybody know where I can find this info.?

[HGervais]

Does anybody know where I can find this info.?

Here is where I saw the story and these are the specs listed:

DVD: Letterbox $33.99 4-disc Special Edition
Availability: PRE-ORDER: Available 10/02/2007
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
Studio: Penthouse
Languages:

English Dolby Digital 5.1 - Primary
Aspect Ratio:

1.85
Widescreen
Extras:

Anamorphic
Cast/Crew Biographies
Features:

Booklet
Audio commentary (On-set writer Ernest Volkman)
Audio commentary (Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren)
Documentaries (Two versions of "The Making of Caligula")
Interview(s) (Tinto Brass and actors John Steiner and Lori Wagner)
Photo gallery (Never-before-seen images from the set)
DVD-ROM content (Press kit notes)
DVD-ROM content (Interview with Bob Guccione)
DVD-ROM content (Gore Vidal's original screenplay)
DVD-ROM content (Three Penthouse magazine features)
Featurette (Alternate pre-release version of the film with never-before-seen footage)
Digitally remastered (New high-definition transfer of the unrated, uncensored feature film)
Other (Bonus CD containing the full released soundtrack plus 40 minutes of film score never before available)

[Duane Dibbley]

I'm still waiting for a release of True Stories in widescreen and with a decent sound mix.

[HGervais]

I'm still waiting for a release of True Stories in widescreen and with a decent sound mix.

I'll give you an "Amen" on that one brother.

[BrettCullum]

CALIGULA 4 DISC SET
Features:

Booklet
Audio commentary (On-set writer Ernest Volkman)
Audio commentary (Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren)
Documentaries (Two versions of "The Making of Caligula")
Interview(s) (Tinto Brass and actors John Steiner and Lori Wagner)
Photo gallery (Never-before-seen images from the set)
DVD-ROM content (Press kit notes)
DVD-ROM content (Interview with Bob Guccione)
DVD-ROM content (Gore Vidal's original screenplay)
DVD-ROM content (Three Penthouse magazine features)
Featurette (Alternate pre-release version of the film with never-before-seen footage)
Digitally remastered (New high-definition transfer of the unrated, uncensored feature film)
Other (Bonus CD containing the full released soundtrack plus 40 minutes of film score never before available)[/color]

The only thing missing is the remake trailer with Courtney Love as Caligula!

[The Butcher]

D.O.A. - so key a film, so crappy a DVD

Are all the PD discs terrible? I know there are at least 3 or 4 versions out there.

Night of The Hunter - what can I say

MGM. What more do we need to know?

and Salo...I will run away now.

Criterion has Salo back. Expect a 2 or 3 disc affair either the end of this year or early next year.

There's nothing really wrong with the D.O.A. transfer on the Image disc (though it could be better), but I'd like a Criterion-style SE. I think it's a pretty important noir.

Dammit, I don't know if I wanna drop that much on Salo (for a 3 disc-er), but it'll bring back fond memories so I probably will.

[hoytereden]

Sure would like to see Malick's Badlands get a full SE treatment. Ditto for Bonnie and Clyde.

[MicroBear]

While it's not a popular movie, I'd still love to see a Region 1 re-release of Roger Donaldson's "The Bounty." The current disc was released in 2000, a bit before MGM started including supplements beyond the good 'ol trailer and "collectible booklet." It's a great re-telling of the HMS Bounty mutiny with Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Anthony Hopkins in some fine early performances. Sure, there's a rockin' Region 2 version, but I'm too lazy and cheap to lay down the wonga for a multi-region player.

Also, how 'bout a proper edition of "The 13th Warrior" with deleted scenes, trailers, and alternate takes from John McTiernan's version of the film when it was originally to be called "Eaters of the Dead" (and before Michael Crichton took the reigns near the end of production). I think there's enough love out there for the film to warrant a double-dip. Hell, I'd buy it!

[Steve T Power]

While it's not a popular movie, I'd still love to see a Region 1 re-release of Roger Donaldson's "The Bounty." The current disc was released in 2000, a bit before MGM started including supplements beyond the good 'ol trailer and "collectible booklet." It's a great re-telling of the HMS Bounty mutiny with Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Anthony Hopkins in some fine early performances. Sure, there's a rockin' Region 2 version, but I'm too lazy and cheap to lay down the wonga for a multi-region player.

Also, how 'bout a proper edition of "The 13th Warrior" with deleted scenes, trailers, and alternate takes from John McTiernan's version of the film when it was originally to be called "Eaters of the Dead" (and before Michael Crichton took the reigns near the end of production). I think there's enough love out there for the film to warrant a double-dip. Hell, I'd buy it!

Amen and hallelujah to both suggestions.

[Tinderbox]

.....or movies that deserve more respect.....
pretty much any Buena Vista disc from 1998 to 2000, not the least of which would be Grosse Point Blank.
Raising Arizona springs to mind pretty quickly. Others?

I've kept my fingers crossed for a better Raising Arizona disc for so long, I've morphed into the Lobster Boy. And while I now have a lucrative circus career, it stills leaves us with a woefully undertreated release.

Eyes Wide Shut - Kubrick uncut and uncompromised with proper extras.

Wouldn't we have to bring Kubie back from the dead in order to properly finish this? Perhaps Romero can help!

The Keep. Look, I'll just settle for a bare bones release at the rate Paramount is going, though deep down I want a three disc set with multiple cuts and a doc looking at how this production went so wrong. Anchor Bay, help please?

Holy cow, I thought I was the only one who remembered this odd movie! I liked it as a kid but I haven't seen it in soooooo long.

While it's not a popular movie, I'd still love to see a Region 1 re-release of Roger Donaldson's "The Bounty." The current disc was released in 2000, a bit before MGM started including supplements beyond the good 'ol trailer and "collectible booklet." It's a great re-telling of the HMS Bounty mutiny with Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Anthony Hopkins in some fine early performances. Sure, there's a rockin' Region 2 version, but I'm too lazy and cheap to lay down the wonga for a multi-region player.

Also, how 'bout a proper edition of "The 13th Warrior" with deleted scenes, trailers, and alternate takes from John McTiernan's version of the film when it was originally to be called "Eaters of the Dead" (and before Michael Crichton took the reigns near the end of production). I think there's enough love out there for the film to warrant a double-dip. Hell, I'd buy it!

Amen and hallelujah to both suggestions.

Love them both. You are not alone.

Someone on here mentioned a Michael Douglas film, so I will also request The Ghost and the Darkness. It was pretty much ignored or lambasted when it came out, based mostly on the seemingly preposterous story. But I was reading the actual history at the time and the film was an accurate adaptation of a remarkable true story. John Milius fans should enjoy this movie, real macho stuff.

[the5thghostbuster]

The Keep. Look, I'll just settle for a bare bones release at the rate Paramount is going, though deep down I want a three disc set with multiple cuts and a doc looking at how this production went so wrong. Anchor Bay, help please?

Holy cow, I thought I was the only one who remembered this odd movie! I liked it as a kid but I haven't seen it in soooooo long.

The first fifteen minutes are great, but the film is WAY too short for all it tries to do. But visually facinating and, as a Michael Mann film, I must own it at all costs.

[Gabriel Girard]

Something Wild (1986) - One of my favorite Jonathan Demme movies a comedy/road movie that suddenly shifts gears (pun intended!) With a great over-the-top performance by Ray Liotta

Both Addams Family films and Beetlejuice could use a double-dip

There are lot of Cronenberg films that warrant a double dip on the forefront I'd put Crash and The Brood and M. Butterfly which I believe was never released on DVD.

The Fisher King and The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen

Maybe it's only me but I'd love to see a special edition of The Witches Of Eastwick

[the5thghostbuster]

There are lot of Cronenberg films that warrant a double dip on the forefront I'd put Crash and The Brood and M. Butterfly which I believe was never released on DVD.

I'm surprised that there seems to have been no attempt to get Crash done by Criterion. Personally, of all his films though, where is the Special Edition of Scanners?

[HGervais]

Something Wild (1986) - One of my favorite Jonathan Demme movies a comedy/road movie that suddenly shifts gears (pun intended!) With a great over-the-top performance by Ray Liotta

Agreed. Probably my favorite Demme movie.

Both Addams Family films and Beetlejuice could use a double-dip

Warner has supposed to have been working on a SE of Bettlejuice for some time.

There are lot of Cronenberg films that warrant a double dip on the forefront I'd put Crash and The Brood and M. Butterfly which I believe was never released on DVD.

It is odd because Crash was supposed to be a part of Criterion's New Line deal. The Brood, I'd look to region 2.

Maybe it's only me but I'd love to see a special edition of The Witches Of Eastwick

Warner re-issued Eastwick several months ago. I don't know if it was a straight repackage but I know it made it into a keepcase instead of a snapper.

[BrettCullum]

Of all the Cronenberg films my vote is seconded for Crash. It needs the most justification and clarification, because it seems the most misunderstood. Criterion seems to be the most likely to get this one right.

M. Butterfly was one of his least successful projects. It really made zero sense for him to make that adaptation of a brilliant stage play. I say a simple edition with just an intro or short interview would serve it best.

Word up on Scanners! That one is a totally botched transfer, and in dire need of some TLC in the remastering room.

[Andrew Forbes]

There are lot of Cronenberg films that warrant a double dip on the forefront I'd put Crash and The Brood and M. Butterfly which I believe was never released on DVD.

I'm surprised that there seems to have been no attempt to get Crash done by Criterion. Personally, of all his films though, where is the Special Edition of Scanners?

How about: Where is the release of Scanners that actually has the sound in sync?

[the5thghostbuster]

There are lot of Cronenberg films that warrant a double dip on the forefront I'd put Crash and The Brood and M. Butterfly which I believe was never released on DVD.

I'm surprised that there seems to have been no attempt to get Crash done by Criterion. Personally, of all his films though, where is the Special Edition of Scanners?

How about: Where is the release of Scanners that actually has the sound in sync?

I knew there was a reason I didn't buy this DVD....

[Tinderbox]

I just mentioned on another thread how much I've been wanting a wide-screen release of William Friedkin's Sorcerer (1977), his nail-biting remake of Clouzot's Wages of Fear.

[BigEyedBeansfromVenus]

Warner has really shafted the Shaft series.

The Criterion laserdisc of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song had an audio commentary by Melvin Van Peebles.

Ralph Bakshi's Heavy Traffic hasn't been released in widescreen yet.

The Cinefear transfer of Abby leaves much to desire, though it's better than nothing.

[Gabriel Girard]

Just remembered that The Company of Wolves a great Neil Jordan film is as bare-bones as you can get.

And since I enjoyed PT Anderson's commentary on Boogie Nights i wish Magnolia an Punch-Drunk Love would have them, but I doubt that will happen.

Escape From L.A. could use a John Carpenter/Kurt Russell commentary.

Will there evre be a special edition of both Kill Bill films? Or do we have to wait til' 2013 for the tenth anniversary?

[HGervais]

Will there evre be a special edition of both Kill Bill films? Or do we have to wait til' 2013 for the tenth anniversary?

It's been announced for this fall I think.

[buffys]

Casino Royale. Possibly the worst (extra-wise) DVD in recent history, the fact it's a two disk set is so clearly meant to trick people into thinking it's a true "special edition" it borders on false advertising.

[Ash22]

The Color of Money
Q&A - badly needs a Sidney Lumet commentary

[HGervais]

Casino Royale. Possibly the worst (extra-wise) DVD in recent history, the fact it's a two disk set is so clearly meant to trick people into thinking it's a true "special edition" it borders on false advertising.

Heh. Try the Punch Drunk Love 2-disc.

The Color of Money

Hell, I would be happy with an anamorphic transfer. Disney never did bother to fix the information on the cover which lists the movie as 16:9.