51 Brazil
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The only non-anamorphic Criterions I ever bought were movies that were available through the studio/production company's own DVD but OOP on Criterion, i.e. stuff Criterion probably couldn't license again.
Dead Ringers, Silence of the Lambs, Sid & Nancy, Robocop...probably a few more. I hope this is a new transfer, but seriously, they should make the 'extended cut' (or whatever it's called) available separately in addition to redoing it on the box set. Who wants to buy the crappy TV version again?
Dead Ringers, Silence of the Lambs, Sid & Nancy, Robocop...probably a few more. I hope this is a new transfer, but seriously, they should make the 'extended cut' (or whatever it's called) available separately in addition to redoing it on the box set. Who wants to buy the crappy TV version again?
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Fortunately, optical effects are not the same as the special effects that George Lucas replaced in his "special edition" versions of his films. Although I wouldn't take a press release as gospel, optical effects are by nature pretty straightforward effects created by an optical printer, and restoration isn't the same as replacement. I'm guessing we can just look forward to a crisper, clearer title sequences.
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When they use the term Optical Effects, it refers to old school special effects (using models and such, before the age of computer generated effects.) The optical effects scenes on the Brazil DVD looked a little rough with more debris than other sequences in the films, so I'm assuming they're just cleaning up these sequences a little more thoroughly.
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On one of the old incarnations of the forum, there was some discussion about a special feature on the Brazil laserdisc that Criterion apparently forgot to include on the DVD. Does anyone remember what it was -- an audio interview, or something? I just had the idea to suggest to their current Jon Mulvaneyoid that they include it on the new disc one / single disc, and then realized I had forgotten all the details.
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I hate to argue about technical terms, but I think you're referring to practical special effects. The range of optical effects covers matte composites, chemical manipulation, an array of transitions, titles, etc. The optical printer (and by extention, optical effects) have largely been replaced by visual effects, which typically employ some form of digital manipulation to achieve the same goal. Although practical special effects become optical effects when combined with other footage, it isn't quite the same thing.
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Terry Gilliam would be the last person to pull a George Lucas. I have read and heard his remarks regarding the likes of Spielberg and Lucas changing their classic films. In Gilliam's mind a film is of a moment, and to change that would be to create a different film (Gilliam has said that he does now see problems in Brazil, but that he wouldn't change them for the world).
Gilliam isn't afraid to show some of the weaknesses of his films when Lucas does everything he can to hide them.
Gilliam isn't afraid to show some of the weaknesses of his films when Lucas does everything he can to hide them.
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It is what Lucas thinks are mistakes, not what I think... and Lucas would not add effects if he didn't think they were necessary. Personally, I think they ruin the original films integrity (and I think most people agree with me)... it's just too bad that Lucas is so deluded that he thinks he's right (I mean he didn't even write or direct the last two of the original trilogy, and those two films are better for it)
Just as Gilliam might see problems with Brazil, I do not (I do think the film drags a bit here and there, but there is nothing that could be excised without irreparable damage to the coherency and beauty of the overall film)
Just as Gilliam might see problems with Brazil, I do not (I do think the film drags a bit here and there, but there is nothing that could be excised without irreparable damage to the coherency and beauty of the overall film)
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- Matt
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Dear Matt,
The transfer on the single disc release will be the new anamorphic one. We are releasing this single disc so as to enable people who already own the boxed set to make the upgrade without having to repurchase the entire set.
I hope this helps, and please feel free to contact us with any future questions or concerns.
Best,
Matt Lipson
The Criterion Collection