The Conformist and 1900
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- Dylan
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They're showing up on my monitor, and I know a few others I've spoken with about these releases saw my caps as well.
edit: just tried posting the links to my images, and the thread wouldn't properly link them.
So, here's a capture from a different photo storage I use online:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h67/S ... 1164162139
"1900" is, visually, about the seasons and the colors that accompany each, and I look forward to seeing this film in a clean print with faithful color rendering.
Since Vittorio Storaro is featured on the DVD, and since he reportedly oversaw this transfer (as well as "The Conformist"), I'm positive the Paramount DVD is the greatest the film(s) can possibly look.
As for "The Conformist," that's my favorite Bertolucci (and damn near my favorite film of all-time), so I'm even more eager to see how that looks. I'm assuming the DVD image is miles better than the TCM print, and probably a little sharper and more colorful than the theatrical print I saw. I'm sure it won't be too long before DVD Beaver comes in and reviews these.
edit: just tried posting the links to my images, and the thread wouldn't properly link them.
So, here's a capture from a different photo storage I use online:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h67/S ... 1164162139
"1900" is, visually, about the seasons and the colors that accompany each, and I look forward to seeing this film in a clean print with faithful color rendering.
Since Vittorio Storaro is featured on the DVD, and since he reportedly oversaw this transfer (as well as "The Conformist"), I'm positive the Paramount DVD is the greatest the film(s) can possibly look.
As for "The Conformist," that's my favorite Bertolucci (and damn near my favorite film of all-time), so I'm even more eager to see how that looks. I'm assuming the DVD image is miles better than the TCM print, and probably a little sharper and more colorful than the theatrical print I saw. I'm sure it won't be too long before DVD Beaver comes in and reviews these.
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David, I don't believe Lino ever sprung for the R2/4. But I did and, as you know, I found the image quality even more disappointing than you did. The Italian DVD was much better.
I'd say that this new R1 edition will probably be more than worth a double dip. It has extras and is also the only Storaro-supervised transfer on DVD.
I'd say that this new R1 edition will probably be more than worth a double dip. It has extras and is also the only Storaro-supervised transfer on DVD.
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In English...rohmerin wrote:the extras, these interviews, are in English or in Italian? I expect they're in Italian because I doubt they have English (or Spanish) subtitles. Althought, they talk with accent, so I expect I can understand them.
the 2 films will arrive to my place after Xmas, what a long wait !
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I have the DVD for review at DVDTALK which should be up shortly but wanted to give you a quick summary:Lino wrote:I wouldn't know. For now, I am perfectly comfortable with my italian DVD but I guess I'll wait for some Beaver shots. Er, right.davidhare wrote:Lino do you think it's worh my double dipping for this 1900 against the PAL R2/4 version (which I realize is weakish?)
The video quality on the R1 is noticeably BETTER than the R2/R4. Detail is much better as it is the actual print. The softness from the R2/4 has been addressed although I still see some minor macro-blocking. The color scheme is also addressed although there is slightly more redish on the day-light scenes. The supervised print for the R1 release is also substantially better when blown through a digital projector as definition remains solid (it does not break down as the R2/R4). To sum it all up: 1900 is definitely worth a double-dip as the print is in visibly better condition than when compared side by side with the R2/R4.
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