Last Picture Show / Nickelodeon double feature

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Ashirg · #1 Post by **Ashirg** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:49 am

I know most people in here don't like Peter Bogdanovich, but according to Videoeta, Sony is releasing Nickelodeon in a collection with Last Picture Show on April 21.

Gigi M. · #2 Post by **Gigi M.** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:46 pm

And if you already own Picture Show?

#3 Post by **domino harvey** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:10 pm

I'm sure it'll be released separately-- but this is Bogdanovich's "black and white" director's cut, which means hold on to your R2 disc

Jonny Pasadena · #4 Post by **Jonny Pasadena** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:29 pm

domino harvey wrote:I'm sure it'll be released separately-- but this is Bogdanovich's "black and white" director's cut, which means hold on to your R2 disc

As opposed to what, his colorized director's cut?

Is this the same version that Criterion released on laserdisc?

justeleblanc · #5 Post by **justeleblanc** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:05 pm

domino is referring to Nickelodeon I assume.

Perkins Cobb · #6 Post by **Perkins Cobb** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:20 pm

Ascot is really releasing Nickelodeon ONLY in black & white? I think I hate him more than any other living person with talent.

#7 Post by **domino harvey** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:57 pm

Yeah, Nickelodeon. He showed it at his Castro retrospective last year in a B&W print-- I love the man unapologetically, but there's a big difference between filming in B&W and adjusting a color print to replicate it thirty years later.

chaddoli · #8 Post by **chaddoli** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:01 pm

You've said this before Domino without clarification - what IS the difference? As far as I know almost all B&W film making nowadays is done by shooting in color and changing to B&W in post. As it's been explained to me, it allows you a greater latitude of grays.

jaredsap · #9 Post by **jaredsap** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:09 am

domino harvey wrote:but this is Bogdanovich's "black and white" director's cut, which means hold on to your R2 disc

Perkins Cobb wrote:Ascot is really releasing Nickelodeon ONLY in black & white? I think I hate him more than any other living person with talent.

Last I heard inside Sony, the DVD will have both versions.

#10 Post by **Jeff** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:00 am

jaredsap wrote:Last I heard inside Sony, the DVD will have both versions.

Huzzah to that. This explains why Nickelodeon was axed from Martini Movies. Jared, I know this isn't your division, but do you expect this to be branded like the Powell and Boetticher sets?

#11 Post by **domino harvey** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:53 am

The existing LPS DVD doesn't have a commentary (the only released film from his first period to not have one), wouldn't be surprised if they "Special Edition"ed it up too

As for B&W, on Paper Moon for example, Bogdanovich's cinematographer used red filters to get the contrasty look of the film. If you know you're shooting in B&W, you dress your actors and the set differently. The film is shot with a palette of browns and yellows. Were he able to shoot in B&W like he initially wanted, a different visual approach would surely have been taken. I mean, why not just cut Cybil Shepherd into the film since it was originally written for her while we're changing history? But I agree that releasing both is a good plan to appease all

bearcuborg · #12 Post by **bearcuborg** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:57 am

In 1973 there were still a good amount of films made in black and white, at least good enough for the stock to exist in 35mm. However, nowadays most B&W films are filmed in color. The above poster was correct...I don't see the above posters point in bringing up Paper Moon.

Regardless, I love Peter and I can't wait for this release. =D>

#13 Post by **domino harvey** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:59 am

bearcuborg wrote:In 1973 there were still a good amount of films made in black and white, at least good enough for the stock to exist in 35mm. However, nowadays most B&W films are filmed in color. The above poster was correct...I don't see the above posters point in bringing up Paper Moon.

Nickelodeon was released in 1976 and directed and shot by the same duo as Paper Moon. You really fail to see my point?

bearcuborg · #14 Post by **bearcuborg** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:17 am

^The poster mentioned that NEWER films are shot in color and then changed into B&W in post production. To be honest, I didn't see what his point in bringing that up but I also don't follow your connection to that statement. I mean, that both films were shot by the same crew is interesting in a historical sense, however it doesn't shed any light on the current state of how B&W films are made today... Off the top of my head, Control and I'm Not There were shot in that fashion.

I would imagine both would have been shot in true B&W back in the day...

On a side note, if you're a Bogdanovich fan...He did a great 60min (not long enough) interview with Bob Edwards which you can download for $5 or so on itunes.

jaredsap · #15 Post by **jaredsap** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:01 am

Jeff wrote:Jared, I know this isn't your division, but do you expect this to be branded like the Powell and Boetticher sets?

Good question. I can't remember, but I think I recall hearing that a Collector's Choice release containing only two features (a la Powell) will prove to be anomalous. Rest assured there are definitely more Collector's Choice sets on the way...

#16 Post by **Jeff** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:45 pm

Here is the press release. Nickelodeon comes in both color and black and white. If this is truly a new Boggy commentary on The Last Picture Show, it is at least the third one he has recorded. [EDIT: Domino has correctly pointed out that the current DVD has no commentary]

SPHE Press Release: Nickelodeon & The Last Picture Show Double Feature From Academy Award® Nominated Director Peter Bogdanovich

NICKELODEON & THE LAST PICTURE SHOW DOUBLE FEATURE

Nickelodeon on DVD for the First Time: Includes both the Color and the Black & White Director’s Cut!
Starring Burt Reynolds, Ryan O’Neal, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd and Academy Award® Winners Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson
Coming to DVD on April 21, 2009

Culver City, CA (February 9, 2009) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is honored to present two classic films from Academy Award® nominee Peter Bogdanovich (1972, Best Director; Best Adapted Screenplay The Last Picture Show) on a brand-new two disc DVD set. The Last Picture Show features the director’s cut of this landmark film, while Nickelodeon is presented in the original color version and, for the first time ever, the black and white Director’s Cut. The Nickelodeon/The Last Picture Show Double Feature will be available on April 21, 2009 for an SLP of $24.96. New special features on the DVD set will include commentary tracks by Bogdanovich on both films and a new interview with the director about The Last Picture Show.

Nickelodeon is Peter Bogdanovich’s tribute to the “wildcat” pioneers of the silent film industry who had inspired him in his own career. The film stars Academy Award® winner Tatum O’Neal (1974 Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Paper Moon, TV’s “Rescue Me”), Academy Award® nominees Ryan O’Neal (1971 Best Actor in a Leading Role, Love Story) and Burt Reynolds (1998 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Boogie Nights) and Emmy® winner John Ritter (1984 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, “Three’s Company”).

Based on Larry McMurty’s evocative novel, The Last Picture Show is a surprisingly frank and bittersweet drama of social and sexual mores in small-town Texas. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards® and Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson won the Best Supporting Actor/Actress categories. The Last Picture Show also stars Cybill Shepherd (TV’s “Cybill”), Academy Award® nominees Jeff Bridges (1972 Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Last Picture Show), Randy Quaid (1974 Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Last Detail) and Eileen Brennan (1982, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Private Benjamin) and Academy Award® winner Ellen Burstyn (1975, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore). Burstyn was also nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in The Last Picture Show.

Synopses

Nickelodeon
Burt Reynolds and Ryan O’Neal star in this heartfelt valentine to the early days of moviemaking. O’Neal is the film director who literally stumbles into his job, and Reynolds is an overnight screen hero. Based on actual reminiscences of such veteran directors as Raoul Walsh and Allan Dwan.

The Last Picture Show
Brilliant study of life in a small Texas town during the 1950’s, and how characters’ lives intertwine. The story, based on Larry McMurty’s novel, follows the exploits of two high school football stars. Oscars® went to Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman for their sensitive performances.

DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:
Both the Color and the Black and White Director’s Cut of Nickelodeon
Director’s Cut of The Last Picture Show
New Audio Commentary with Peter Bogdanovich on both films
New interview with Bogdanovich for The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show Theatrical Re-release Featurette
“The Last Picture Show: A Look Back” Documentary

The Last Picture Show was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, from a screenplay by Bogdanovich and Larry McMurty, adapted from McMurty’s novel of the same name. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Randy Quaid, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn, Cybill Shepherd and Ben Johnson. Produced by Stephen J. Friedman.

Nickelodeon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, from a screenplay by Bogdanovich and W. D. Richter. The film stars Ryan O’Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O’Neal, John Ritter, Brian Keith, Stella Stevens and Harry Carey.

"Academy Award®" and "Oscar®" are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

NICKELODEON/THE LAST PICTURE SHOW 2-DISC DVD
DVD Catalog #:
29946
DVD UPC Code:
0-43396-29946-7
DVD Order Date:
03/19/09
DVD SLP:
$24.96
The Last Picture Show Running Time
126 minutes (director’s cut)
The Last Picture Show Rating
R for sexuality, nudity and language
Nickelodeon Running Time
121 minutes
Nickelodeon Rating
PG

#17 Post by **domino harvey** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:47 pm

The existing DVD for Last Picture Show doesn't have a commentary

#18 Post by **Jeff** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:50 pm

domino harvey wrote:The existing DVD for Last Picture Show doesn't have a commentary

I was sure that it did, but I just checked and you are correct. I guess the only other one was on the Criterion laser, so the new one makes perfect sense. Sounds like a great set.

kekid · #19 Post by **kekid** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:45 am

The announcement above states the running time of Last Picture Show to be 126 minutes. Amazon lists the running time of the existing "Definitive Director's Cut" to be 118 minutes. Is this simply an error, or are we getting 8 minutes of additional footage?

#20 Post by **domino harvey** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:35 am

The existing DVD runs 126

#21 Post by **Jeff** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:52 am

Justeleblanc has the cover on his blog. I think it's kind of funny that it's called "Director's Choice," instead of "Collector's Choice" like the Powell set. Kind of says, "It was all Boggy's idea. I mean he wouldn't stop begging. This set was really his choice. Sorry."

#22 Post by **domino harvey** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:11 pm

Jesus. When I was looking up DVD info for the Oscars List Project, I couldn't help but notice that Sony has by a large margin the worst covers of any studio. Glad to see the art department run by some CEO's ne'er-do-well nephew is still kicking

Fiery Angel · #23 Post by **Fiery Angel** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:57 pm

I remember sitting through Nickelodeon 30 years ago and wincing at how unfunny much of it was--a string of old, moldy sight gags stretched out to 2 hours--and how supremely untalented Jane Hitchcock was. I doubt that black and white or a "director's cut" will improve it any. (I am looking forward to re-watching Picture Show, however.)

#24 Post by **Jeff** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:49 am

The newly monochrome Nickelodeon is "something substantially different and palpably superior," says Dave Kehr.

#25 Post by **domino harvey** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:48 pm

Armond White likes Peter Bogdanovich? I wouldn't have called that one. Though you gotta love him decrying the "bloated" director's cut of Last Picture Show that runs like, what, three minutes longer than the theatrical?

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