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Until I read your post, Nabob, I couldn't have imagined how the film could be any bleaker!

We didn't expect that Amazon pre-order to get picked up so fast... But here it is, the Blu-ray for THE TURIN HORSE. Available on July 17, 2012. Confirmed bonus features include a a full audio commentary by Jonathan Rosenbaum and an essay by J. Hoberman. More features will be announced soon.



It's available for pre-order on our site at the usual 30% off.

You guys know how to do home video editions of contemporary films better than anyone else.

zedz wrote:Until I read your post, Nabob, I couldn't have imagined how the film could be any bleaker!

No bother. Just another routine day at the Bureau of Bleakness Enhancement.

NABOB OF NOWHERE wrote:

swo17 wrote:Just make sure to budget for potatoes before making your purchase. Afterward, what else will you need money for anyway?

Despite my irish heritage I have a huge aversion to potatoes bordering on the phobic, which brings incredulity from fellow diners and lips to lemon, eyes to heaven grimacing from waiters. Consequently Turin Horse had me cross legged and palpitating throughout. Sucking sheeps eyes or slurping tripe would have been far more acceptable.
Put it down as another of the psychic scars inflicted by the UK boarding school system.

I have similar issues with a variety of foods, some of them to the point where it vaguely revolts me to see the name of the food typed out- but suffice it to say that one scene in Lady and the Tramp made me ill. Someone should start a website listing every conceivable element of every movie that anyone could be triggered by.

My parents were murdered by carrots. I still enjoy eating them though.

You enjoy eating your parents?

Well I can't very well serve the carrots alone.

swo17 wrote:My parents were murdered by carrots. I still enjoy eating them though.

Alas, all the attention that's been focused on the horrors of violent movies, and yet no one warned us about copycat crimes inspired by Shoot 'Em Up.

And only Troll 2 had the guts to warn us about the true dangers of vegetarianism.

matrixschmatrix wrote:

NABOB OF NOWHERE wrote:Despite my irish heritage I have a huge aversion to potatoes bordering on the phobic, which brings incredulity from fellow diners and lips to lemon, eyes to heaven grimacing from waiters. Consequently Turin Horse had me cross legged and palpitating throughout. Sucking sheeps eyes or slurping tripe would have been far more acceptable.

I have similar issues with a variety of foods, some of them to the point where it vaguely revolts me to see the name of the food typed out- but suffice it to say that one scene in Lady and the Tramp made me ill. Someone should start a website listing every conceivable element of every movie that anyone could be triggered by.

If that terrifies you, you should steer clear of Gummo.

Zot! wrote:If that terrifies you, you should steer clear of Gummo.

...and never watch MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR.

Zot! wrote:If that terrifies you, you should steer clear of Gummo.

One can never have too many reasons to avoid Gummo

Aw, I like Gummo and most of Korine's output actually.

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OK, I really don't understand what's going on here; today I tried to call 1-800-723-5522 (Cinema Guild's office number, for placing an international order), and just like before, I did not get connected. The operator says "The number you have dialed is not available in your area at this time." I live in Canada. The first time I tried to call was when you guys had your big sale on a couple of months ago; same problem. Is there an alternative number I can reach Cinema Guild at?

The 800 number only works in the U.S.. But you can always reach us on our main number, 212-685-6242.

We are releasing THE DAY HE ARRIVES theatrically. It actually opens in NY next Friday, April 20, and will play in other cities throughout the spring and summer. Home Video release will probably be late 2012.

The final confirmed bonus features for THE TURIN HORSE:

* “Hotel Magnezit” (1978, 10 minutes), a short film by Bela Tarr
* Audio Commentary by film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum
* Press Conference with Bela Tarr, co-director Ágnes Hranitzky; actors Mihály Kormos, Erika Bók, and János Derzsi; director of photography Fred Kelemen; composer Mihály Vig; and co-producer Gábor Téni from the 2011 Berlin Film Festival (45 minutes)
* Theatrical Trailer
* BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE: Regis Dialogue with Bela Tarr at the Walker Arts Center (2007, 81 minutes)
* Booklet featuring an essay by film critic J. Hoberman

On Blu-ray & DVD July 17, 2012.

Another great package! Nice work.

Really appreciate the short film. Does that make it so that all of Tarr's films are available on DVD?

cinemaguild wrote:* Audio Commentary by film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum

I'm no Tarr fan so I had no interest in checking this out, but I must admit a desire to sit through this!

Wow! Really that's the perfect package.

Rare short by the director - check
Commentary by a great film scholar - check
The first press conference for the film - with all the major players present - check
Feature length interview with the director - check
Essay by a great film writer - check

Can't wait.

domino harvey wrote:

cinemaguild wrote:* Audio Commentary by film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum

I'm no Tarr fan so I had no interest in checking this out, but I must admit a desire to sit through this!

I would have put this movie at the very top of a 'Films domino should really avoid' list, but I'd definitely slow down to see the aftermath of that particular collision, so go for it!

This is really going to be an incredible release! I hope it sells enough to continue justifying this amount of effort in future titles,

cinemaguild wrote:The final confirmed bonus features for THE TURIN HORSE:

* “Hotel Magnezit” (1978, 10 minutes), a short film by Bela Tarr
* Audio Commentary by film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum
* Press Conference with Bela Tarr, co-director Ágnes Hranitzky; actors Mihály Kormos, Erika Bók, and János Derzsi; director of photography Fred Kelemen; composer Mihály Vig; and co-producer Gábor Téni from the 2011 Berlin Film Festival (45 minutes)
* Theatrical Trailer
* BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE: Regis Dialogue with Bela Tarr at the Walker Arts Center (2007, 81 minutes)
* Booklet featuring an essay by film critic J. Hoberman

On Blu-ray & DVD July 17, 2012.

Bought yesterday.