146 / BD 35 Goodbye, Dragon Inn

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Calvin · #1 Post by **Calvin** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:26 pm

In Taipei City, a cavernous old picture palace is about to close its doors forever. A meagre audience, the remaining few staff, and perhaps even a ghost or two, watch King Hu's wuxia classic Dragon Inn - each haunted by memories and desires evoked by cinema itself.

An exquisite, wryly funny and tender tribute to the experience of movie-going, Tsai Ming-Liang's poignant love letter to cinema is one of the most beguiling and beloved dramas of modern times and is now widely regarded as a classic. Presented here in a new 4K restoration, the film is more ravishing and hypnotic than ever.

BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

Goodbye, Dragon Inn (Bú sàn, 2003) presented from a brand new 4K restoration of the film.
A new and exclusive filmed interview with director Tsai Ming-Liang.
Madam Butterfly (2009, 36 mins): world home-video premiere of Tsai's remarkable modern-day interpretation of the classic story.
Booklet featuring new essays by curator and critic Tony Rayns, plus a personal appreciation by filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
New and improved English subtitle translation.
Original soundtrack in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 Stereo LPCM (24-bit)
World premiere on Blu-ray.
Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C)

WmS · #2 Post by **WmS** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:08 pm

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alacal2 · #3 Post by **alacal2** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:49 pm

I saw this when it played at the London Film Festival. Set predominantly in an old and less than half-empty cinema it was quite unnerving to watch what appears as a huge reflection of ourselves as the audience.

#4 Post by **zedz** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:23 pm

alacal2 wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:49 pm I saw this when it played at the London Film Festival. Set predominantly in an old and less than half-empty cinema it was quite unnerving to watch what appears as a huge reflection of ourselves as the audience.

When I first saw it (also at a festival) it was in a sparsely occupied cinema, with people restlessly coming and going (mostly going) throughout the screening. One of my perfect screening / movie confluences. (And it was raining heavily outside.)

bluesforyou · #5 Post by **bluesforyou** » Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:39 am

Do we know anything about the scan they will use?

senseabove · #6 Post by **senseabove** » Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:33 am

A "restored version" screened at Venice last year and was scheduled to play in the Tsai retro that was beginning to tour the east coast when COVID hit, but I can't find anything about who did it, etc.

The Fanciful Norwegian · Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:35 am

It's a 4K scan but that's the extent of what I can find about it.

bluesforyou · #8 Post by **bluesforyou** » Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:36 am

Ah. Good to hear it is a new 4K scan.

Thanks for the info.

senseabove · #9 Post by **senseabove** » Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:53 pm

Where's the best place to pre-order this release in the US?

soundchaser · #10 Post by **soundchaser** » Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:55 pm

It's not up for pre-order anywhere yet (and hasn't been officially announced outside of Second Run's newsletter), but their own website, Amazon UK, the Arrow store, and Zavvi should all have it.

Calvin · #11 Post by **Calvin** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:39 pm

• Presented from a brand new 4K restoration of the film
• A new and exclusive filmed interview with director Tsai Ming-Liang
• Madam Butterfly (2009, 36 mins): world home-video premiere of Tsai's remarkable modern-day interpretation of the classic story
• Booklet featuring new essays by curator and critic Tony Rayns, plus a personal appreciation by filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul
• Original soundtrack 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 Stereo LPCM (24-bit)
• World premiere on Blu-Ray
• Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C) and DVD ('0') editions

Red Screamer · #12 Post by **Red Screamer** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:29 pm

Can anyone comment on Madam Butterfly? Sounds interesting.

Maltic · #13 Post by **Maltic** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:40 am

Great, Tsai has been really underserved in the bluray department.

No commentary or visual essay by a critic/scholar in the package. Of course, this isn't unusual when we're dealing with a living director. It's very unfortunate, though, imo. These films would really benefit.

mteller · #14 Post by **mteller** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 4:46 am

Red Screamer wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:29 pm Can anyone comment on Madam Butterfly? Sounds interesting.

I've seen it but I'm afraid all I remember about it is I didn't care much for it. It's probably the Tsai film that I can recall the least, which itself might say something about it. Still, I'll watch it again when this comes out.

Bikey · #15 Post by **Bikey** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:48 pm

Blu-ray and DVd editions now available to pre-order at our webstore
And at Arrow Store

Amazon to follow...

Bikey · #16 Post by **Bikey** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:02 am

Now availabe to pre-order via Amazon UK

Bikey · #17 Post by **Bikey** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:33 pm

Pre-order now for £15.99 at Amazon UK
Or £14.99 at HMV UK

maxfieldwh · #18 Post by **maxfieldwh** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:58 pm

Will it be available to order in the US??

Adam X · #19 Post by **Adam X** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 5:43 am

Only if a US r/etailer imports it, they’re a UK label.

But you can buy it direct, or from Arrow, Zavvi etc. Diabolik sometimes has Second Run titles.

Ribs · #20 Post by **Ribs** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:42 pm

Metrograph Pictures is releasing in the US, so Kino will release it in the fullness of time if anyone will.

Bikey · #21 Post by **Bikey** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:59 pm

Full details now up at our website

Bikey · #22 Post by **Bikey** » Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:49 pm

"Tsai Ming-Liang's Goodbye, Dragon Inn does more than lament the demise of second run movie houses, it manages to speak volumes about its more humanistic themes with almost no dialogue."
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mteller · #23 Post by **mteller** » Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:14 am

Mine is on the way, I'm excited (and it's not even one of my top 10 Tsai flicks... I just love him that much). Any plans for more Tsai?

Calvin · #24 Post by **Calvin** » Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:35 am

It would be great if Second Run released more Tsai. Visage in particular really needs a HD release.

What A Disgrace · #25 Post by **What A Disgrace** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:47 am

This thread could perhaps be updated with its proper spine numbers of 146 and 35.

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