Re: Deaf Crocodile
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2026 12:38 am
Given Craig Rogers’ 3rd point, I’m not sure that he’d care too much.
While certainly confusing for those who were already familiar with it, it actually seems to correct an initially inaccurate translation. Rather than literal lemonade, as already mentioned, "lemonade" in Czech refers (in whole or part) more broadly to the same class of beverages as Soda Pop. And because the film is a satire of US Westerns and apparently the character is associated with cola and "Joe" is already an Americanism, it seems wholly appropriate to use one of the more colorful names for the same in American vernacular. Carbonated Beverage Joe, or Soft Drink Joe doesn't quite have the same ring to it. Also, because K/pop Demon Hunters are in the Criterion Collection now, I can cross reference that every child in the known universe knows what Soda Pop is due to a popular song in that movie.McCrutchy wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2026 6:26 am I saw the Soda Pop Joe announcement and had no idea it was actually Lemonade Joe. I get that "Lemonade" doesn't mean actual American lemonade everywhere else, but I wonder if the NFA is aware that soft drinks have regional names even inside of the USA, to the point that there is an entire Wikipedia article on exactly that, which then also links to a site tracking the geographic distribution of the different terms. Perhaps they picked "soda pop" because the film is a parody of Westerns, but presumably, the Czech sound of the name "Limonádový Joe" is going to constantly suggest "lemonade" to an English ear, anyway.
I've never seen the film and the only previous releases appear to have been in Czechia (to use another "new" name), but assuming it will get a UK release at some point. I wonder if it will keep the older title. For one thing, while I expect that "soda" is becoming more common, I don't think I've ever heard a British person (or any European) use the term "soda pop", which is another reason to find the change baffling.
***LIMITED EDITIONS UPDATE*** (as of 29 Sep 2026, 9:14pm PDT)
(note: some sold out titles *may* be available in the Members Only shop)
THE SAVAGE HUNT OF KING STAKH: 39
SIRIUS: 132
2551: 159
3x TEUVO TULIO: 200
TREASURES OF SOVIET ANIMATION VOL 3: 266
WHITE SUN OF THE DESERT: 334
KRAKATIT: 181
SONG OF THE MIRACULOUS HIND: 200+
HAIR HIGH: 205
DEAD MOUNTAINEER'S HOTEL: 269
DEFA FAIRY TALES: 332
LEGEND OF THE SACRED STONE: 207
BLACK RABBIT, WHITE RABBIT: 210
DEMIGOD: THE LEGEND BEGINS: 476
HAYOP KA!: 305
SCARLET SAILS: 168
ROY DEL ESPACIO: 128
FRANKENSTEIN: LEGEND OF TERROR: 195
SODA POP JOE: 206
If it's not listed above, it's **SOLD OUT**
There was a limited edition? I see no mention of it on their website. I only see the standard edition that comes out in 2 weeks.brundlefly wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 7:06 am They already sold through the LE of the Czech silents? Good for them, but surprising.
Gonna have to grab Scarlet Sails, Sacred Stone, and Frankenstein this week.TechnicolorAcid wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 4:21 am The Flash Sale has just started and will last until Midnight PST October 3rd, here’s the stock updates for the limited editions if anyone is curious:***LIMITED EDITIONS UPDATE*** (as of 29 Sep 2026, 9:14pm PDT)
(note: some sold out titles *may* be available in the Members Only shop)
THE SAVAGE HUNT OF KING STAKH: 39
SIRIUS: 132
2551: 159
3x TEUVO TULIO: 200
TREASURES OF SOVIET ANIMATION VOL 3: 266
WHITE SUN OF THE DESERT: 334
KRAKATIT: 181
SONG OF THE MIRACULOUS HIND: 200+
HAIR HIGH: 205
DEAD MOUNTAINEER'S HOTEL: 269
DEFA FAIRY TALES: 332
LEGEND OF THE SACRED STONE: 207
BLACK RABBIT, WHITE RABBIT: 210
DEMIGOD: THE LEGEND BEGINS: 476
HAYOP KA!: 305
SCARLET SAILS: 168
ROY DEL ESPACIO: 128
FRANKENSTEIN: LEGEND OF TERROR: 195
SODA POP JOE: 206
If it's not listed above, it's **SOLD OUT**
I don't know why it doesn't come up during the search, but the link is here. The slipcover is by Dave McKean.Lowry_Sam wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 5:55 pmThere was a limited edition? I see no mention of it on their website. I only see the standard edition that comes out in 2 weeks.brundlefly wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 7:06 am They already sold through the LE of the Czech silents? Good for them, but surprising.
They've said that for the releases with slipcovers (rather than deluxe hard cases), the booklets will be included with the standard release, like during their OCN period.DeprongMori wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 6:00 pm The “Limited Edition” has a slipcase and that’s it. Not sure whether the booklet is unique to the “Limited Edition”.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a second slipcase edition.DeprongMori wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 6:00 pm The “Limited Edition” has a slipcase and that’s it. Not sure whether the booklet is unique to the “Limited Edition”.
DEAD MOUNTAINEER'S HOTEL went already? Wasn't even aware a sale had started as no e-mail received. Apparently I was no longer following Deaf Crocodile on Twitter.Mr.DarjeelingLimited wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 6:06 pmGonna have to grab Scarlet Sails, Sacred Stone, and Frankenstein this week.TechnicolorAcid wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2026 4:21 am The Flash Sale has just started and will last until Midnight PST October 3rd, here’s the stock updates for the limited editions if anyone is curious:***LIMITED EDITIONS UPDATE*** (as of 29 Sep 2026, 9:14pm PDT)
(note: some sold out titles *may* be available in the Members Only shop)
THE SAVAGE HUNT OF KING STAKH: 39
SIRIUS: 132
2551: 159
3x TEUVO TULIO: 200
TREASURES OF SOVIET ANIMATION VOL 3: 266
WHITE SUN OF THE DESERT: 334
KRAKATIT: 181
SONG OF THE MIRACULOUS HIND: 200+
HAIR HIGH: 205
DEAD MOUNTAINEER'S HOTEL: 269
DEFA FAIRY TALES: 332
LEGEND OF THE SACRED STONE: 207
BLACK RABBIT, WHITE RABBIT: 210
DEMIGOD: THE LEGEND BEGINS: 476
HAYOP KA!: 305
SCARLET SAILS: 168
ROY DEL ESPACIO: 128
FRANKENSTEIN: LEGEND OF TERROR: 195
SODA POP JOE: 206
If it's not listed above, it's **SOLD OUT**
Still available in the members only section of their websiteTMDaines wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2026 10:36 am KRAKATIT LE now all gone, and probably really all gone, given previous stock level shared on the members' Discord.