Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:20 am
I presume that Il Tetto isn't in HD then?
No, DVD only - but the transfer is very good.
Der Spieler - I've only seen checkdiscs, not the final package.
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Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:27 am
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:28 am
Looks as horrible as the Italian release, it really was a bad restoration job.TMDaines wrote:Beaver - Miracle in Milan
Transfer looks a little problematic at times... to say the least. It still seems a decent package overall though, especially after a price drop.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:52 am
I'm not sure. Their website sort of shows a slipcase but no word about their trademark packaging.Der Spieler wrote:Does it still come in the classic Arrow "window" slipcase? The listing on Amazon seems to indicate a normal, plastic case.
Even if it's a good film, I think many would deem it a minor work in the context of De Sica and neorealism due to when it was produced and the fact that neorealism was all but dead.tajmahal wrote: The Roof is not a minor film by any standards. It's a joy to watch. Moving, funny, and ultimately, a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:42 am
I asked on Facebook and they said it will be a simple Blu-ray case.TMDaines wrote:I'm not sure. Their website sort of shows a slipcase but no word about their trademark packagingDer Spieler wrote:Does it still come in the classic Arrow "window" slipcase? The listing on Amazon seems to indicate a normal, plastic case.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:55 pm
Yes, it's a standard Blu-Ray transparent blue case with 3 discs... IL TETTO's significance is that it is a straightforward De Sica/Zavattini collaboration in a neo-realist vein after the very mixed experience of TERMINAL STATION/INDISCRETION OF AN AMERICAN WIFE, which was altogether a troublesome international coproduction...
Decided on Friday evening to add this to my order on the basis of The Beaver review, it and the 2 excellent MoC Pasolini's despatched Saturday by standard delivery & arrived in the post today!... So presently marvelling at THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW et al. on BR a little earlier than expected...
Decided on Friday evening to add this to my order on the basis of The Beaver review, it and the 2 excellent MoC Pasolini's despatched Saturday by standard delivery & arrived in the post today!... So presently marvelling at THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW et al. on BR a little earlier than expected...
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:13 pm
I'm not a packaging fetishist but I liked theirs a lot. Bummer.TMDaines wrote:I asked on Facebook and they said it will be a simple Blu-ray case.TMDaines wrote:I'm not sure. Their website sort of shows a slipcase but no word about their trademark packagingDer Spieler wrote:Does it still come in the classic Arrow "window" slipcase? The listing on Amazon seems to indicate a normal, plastic case.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:50 pm
Me too. I hate labels being inconsistent with their packaging as it ruins the display on my shelves!
I doubt finding artwork was a problem as there's many great posters for this film available.
I doubt finding artwork was a problem as there's many great posters for this film available.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:57 pm
Well Arrow Video are also considering the same move.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:49 pm
In fairness, I imagine the cost over a simple keep case is quite significant but it would be a real shame if they did away with it as it's their signature after all.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:48 pm
Yeah. My OCD evil twin is annoyed. 
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:22 am
Arrow confirms that they're discontinuing the windowed slipcases.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:02 am
I presume that covers Arrow Academy as well as Arrow Video but, regardless, it sounds like a win-win if we get a price drop and more titles being released.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:04 am
The move to dual-format across the board should save money too.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:36 pm
And simple Blu-ray case it is. Not even a clear one like for their other releases and the MoCs and BFIs. Looks a little crap compared to the rest of the line to be honest.TMDaines wrote:I asked on Facebook and they said it will be a simple Blu-ray case.TMDaines wrote:I'm not sure. Their website sort of shows a slipcase but no word about their trademark packagingDer Spieler wrote:Does it still come in the classic Arrow "window" slipcase? The listing on Amazon seems to indicate a normal, plastic case.
Hope this isn't the end for Arrow Academy but everything that has been announced, has been released.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:45 pm
Arrow told me a few weeks ago that they'll "have an Academy break whilst [they] put together the rest of [their] releases for the year (there's a lot)!"
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:28 pm
Not sure I understood: there's going to be a break now but "there's a lot" of releases still to come this year?Calvin wrote:Arrow told me a few weeks ago that they'll "have an Academy break whilst [they] put together the rest of [their] releases for the year (there's a lot)!"
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:29 pm
*sigh*
I hate it when a label botches like that. It reminds me of Universal's Centennial Collection.
I hate it when a label botches like that. It reminds me of Universal's Centennial Collection.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:00 pm
I took it to mean that they were releasing a lot of those cult B-movies that they're famous for
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:02 pm
A break from Arrow Academy releases, but plenty of non-Academy discs still to come from the label.TMDaines wrote:Not sure I understood: there's going to be a break now but "there's a lot" of releases still to come this year?Calvin wrote:Arrow told me a few weeks ago that they'll "have an Academy break whilst [they] put together the rest of [their] releases for the year (there's a lot)!"
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:24 pm
I have a commission to produce a booklet for an upcoming Arrow Academy release, but I don't have a deadline as it's not out till the end of the year.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:10 am
Arrow on Facebook wrote:The case should be clear? We're taking an Academy break for a while as we prepare a big slate for later in the year. As soon as we have everything pinned down we will make an announcement. We can say right now it'll be at least 9 French films hopefully all in HD...
Arrow on Facebook wrote:That's very strange, we will investigate.This must be a factory error, the copies we received in the office had a clear case and our order specified clear. Very sorry about this, we will see what we can do about it.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:06 pm
Oh? I got Miracolo a Milano/Il tetto in clear case (the Blu-ray logo is in blue, but otherwise clear). Received it from Zavvi over a week ago.TMDaines wrote:And simple Blu-ray case it is. Not even a clear one like for their other releases and the MoCs and BFIs.
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:04 pm
Interesting, I wonder what those "9 French films" could be?
Re: Arrow Films
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:13 pm
Jean Rollin?