New Kubrick box set at DVinfo.net

Boyd Ostroff · October 26th, 2007, 12:17 PM

http://kubrickfilms.warnerbros.com/

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Newly remastered, this 10-disc set spans MGM's 2001: A Space Odyssey through Warner titles A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980), Full Metal Jacket (1987) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999). The last four are finally letterboxed against Kubrick's apparent wishes, a judgment call that will still please many.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...D_N.htm?csp=34

This might be my next major DVD purchase :-) Has anybody seen it yet?

Mathieu Ghekiere · October 26th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Are these the ones with extra features, the special editions that are coming up?
Because that would be my only reason to buy them, personally (if they appear in Belgium), is watching extra documentaries about the man and his films...

If the boxset doesn't contain extra features, I think it's a bit of a worthless new edition... like that Blade Runner Director's Cut Remastered Edition DVD a year ago... while almost everyone knew there would be a new final cut this year, with MANY extra features and a completely restored picture.

Boyd Ostroff · October 26th, 2007, 02:36 PM

I own most of his films already, but only one or two of them are in anamorphic 16:9 (2001 and The Shining I think?). A better quality transfer would be enough to hook me. I think the new versions may also be available in HD? I think 2001 in HD would almost be enough incentive to convince me I need an HD video player :-)

BTW, the documentary (by Kubrick's daughter) included with the old edition of The Shining is excellent and worth watching if you haven't seen it already.

Mathieu Ghekiere · October 26th, 2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Boyd Ostroff

BTW, the documentary (by Kubrick's daughter) included with the old edition of The Shining is excellent and worth watching if you haven't seen it already.

I know, seeing Shelley Duvall breaking up, and finally seeing some footage of Kubrick on a set... it's nice.
Also loved the 'A Life in Pictures' documentary.
In Belgium we had the exposition that his wife set up here last year on the film festival, and they showed all of Kubrick's movies on the big screen.
Was a nice experience (I only saw 2001, Shining and Clockwork on the big screen).

Brian Standing · October 29th, 2007, 08:36 AM

It doesn't include "The Killing," "Barry Lyndon," "Lolita," or "Dr. Strangelove" (only the greatest movie ever made, IMHO). It's hardly complete.

I'm guessing those weren't done for Warner Brothers.

Nate Benson · October 29th, 2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Standing

It doesn't include "The Killing," "Barry Lyndon," "Lolita," or "Dr. Strangelove" (only the greatest movie ever made, IMHO). It's hardly complete.

I'm guessing those weren't done for Warner Brothers.

Strangelove is his best film, with out that in the set its not worth buying imo. However it is on my christmas list. They're all great movies, but I don't have over a hundred dollars to dish out for a box set. But santa does, so I"ll count on him.

Dylan Pank · November 13th, 2007, 05:24 PM

Barry Lyndon definitely was done for Warners. I think it has more to do with the the demographic they were going for: Two Sci Fi movies, a Horror Movie, a War movie, and Nicole Kidman (and other women) in the nude.

Period dramas don't do it got the geek crowd I guess.

Emre Safak · November 27th, 2007, 07:04 PM

I already have the Strangelove special edition so I put this box set on my wish list. Hopefully there will be some nice extras or commentary.

October 26th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#2
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	Are these the ones with extra features, the special editions that are coming up? Because that would be my only reason to buy them, personally (if they appear in Belgium), is watching extra documentaries about the man and his films... If the boxset doesn't contain extra features, I think it's a bit of a worthless new edition... like that Blade Runner Director's Cut Remastered Edition DVD a year ago... while almost everyone knew there would be a new final cut this year, with MANY extra features and a completely restored picture. __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

October 29th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#5
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	It doesn't include "The Killing," "Barry Lyndon," "Lolita," or "Dr. Strangelove" (only the greatest movie ever made, IMHO). It's hardly complete. I'm guessing those weren't done for Warner Brothers. __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

October 26th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,797	I own most of his films already, but only one or two of them are in anamorphic 16:9 (2001 and The Shining I think?). A better quality transfer would be enough to hook me. I think the new versions may also be available in HD? I think 2001 in HD would almost be enough incentive to convince me I need an HD video player :-) BTW, the documentary (by Kubrick's daughter) included with the old edition of The Shining is excellent and worth watching if you haven't seen it already.

November 13th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#7
Dylan Pank Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 611	Barry Lyndon definitely was done for Warners. I think it has more to do with the the demographic they were going for: Two Sci Fi movies, a Horror Movie, a War movie, and Nicole Kidman (and other women) in the nude. Period dramas don't do it got the geek crowd I guess.

November 27th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#8
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	I already have the Strangelove special edition so I put this box set on my wish list. Hopefully there will be some nice extras or commentary.