No, of course not. That has not, however, stopped activists complaining about the portrayal of violence against women. The producers of The Fall came in for some aggro from the usual Guardianista lobby recently. OK it's just The Guardian but broadcasters seem to be increasingly nervous about any criticism, no matter how small the number of complainants.
Youre quite right - silly me But would still like a DVD release of this film or Russels Whicked Lady.
Iv'e just bought a DVD of The Medusa Touch starring Richard Burton, not seen this for years, paid £2.00 for it in a charity shop.
From confusing Roeg with Russell, to Russell with Winner! The Wicked Lady was directed by Mr Michael Winner, not Russell. That was shown on ITV a couple of times, though from what I've read on the net over the years it was the BBFC-cut video version. Fortunately I found the original, uncut pre-cert release in a Cash Generator and so I get to see Marina Sirtis having her dress whipped off by Faye Dunaway in full
Russell was actually mooted to do a Moll Flanders film in his final few years, but it never came to pass.
Star Wars (1977) - You don't get the see that anymore. They only ever tend to show the remastered version from 1997 where George Lucas went back in & put in monsters where there were previously people & spruced up the special effects etc.
Star Wars (1977) - You don't get the see that anymore. They only ever tend to show the remastered version from 1997 where George Lucas went back in & put in monsters where there were previously people & spruced up the special effects etc.
A version of the original 1977 Star Wars is around out there.
I can't remember the last time 'The Life of Brian' was shown while there's no shortage of 'The Meaning of Life'
I confess that I have the DVD but it would be nice to see it on TV so it's a bit of an event.
I think Channel 4 showed it a few years ago.
There seem to be less films in general on the five main channels than there used to be, particularly old ones. Channel 4 abandoned the afternoon matinee years ago.
A lot of Atom Egoyan's film don't seem to be shown on TV. I haven't seen "The Sweet Hereafter" shown on TV. I'm guessing that somebody like Channel 4 would have had the rights to it. Was it ever shown on UK TV?
Also, never see films like "Blood Simple" or "Fargo" shown on UK TV nowadays? I know they have in the past.
LOL. I know further back people mentioned "Soul Man". Last time that was shown on late night BBC 1 some time in the 1990s.
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A lot of Atom Egoyan's film don't seem to be shown on TV. I haven't seen "The Sweet Hereafter" shown on TV. I'm guessing that somebody like Channel 4 would have had the rights to it. Was it ever shown on UK TV?
I remember seeing it on BBC 2 several years ago. They've also shown Felicia's Journey and Where the Truth lies.
Fright Night Part 2 (1988) - The original gets shown often, the remake turns up on BBC occasionally and I'm sure the 'sequel/remake' to the remake will show up from time to time soon but never the original sequel. IIRC it's something to do with who owns the rights but would love to see this again sometime. There was a DVD released in the states a while back but it's bloody expensive if found!! (and I want HD anyway)
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963): The Roadshow version - I had this in a laserdisc boxset years ago and AFAIK it's the only time this version has ever been released for home viewing. would be nice to see it again
Fright Night Part 2 (1988) - The original gets shown often, the remake turns up on BBC occasionally and I'm sure the 'sequel/remake' to the remake will show up from time to time soon but never the original sequel. IIRC it's something to do with who owns the rights but would love to see this again sometime. There was a DVD released in the states a while back but it's bloody expensive if found!! (and I want HD anyway)
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963): The Roadshow version - I had this in a laserdisc boxset years ago and AFAIK it's the only time this version has ever been released for home viewing. would be nice to see it again
Has Wings Of Desire ever been on TV? I have seen the American remake City of Angels with Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan. They have also shown other Wim Wenders films such as Paris Texas, The Million Dollar Hotel, Buena Vista Social Club and The End Of Violence but I have never seen the original German language film Wings Of Desire with Peter Falk and Bruno Graz.
I'm sure someone can provide a better explanation than me but AFAIK it was the original 'longer' cut of the film (including things like longer intermissions) that was originally released in a small amount of cinemas in larger towns before a shortened version did the rounds at cinemas around the country. The roadshow viewings were more of an event as it were than regular screenings.
It was used more for films like IAMMMMW, Ben Hur, Cleopatra (basically the 'Epics') than for regular length films.
I'm sure someone can provide a better explanation than me but AFAIK it was the original 'longer' cut of the film (including things like longer intermissions) that was originally released in a small amount of cinemas in larger towns before a shortened version did the rounds at cinemas around the country. The roadshow viewings were more of an event as it were than regular screenings.
It was used more for films like IAMMMMW, Ben Hur, Cleopatra (basically the 'Epics') than for regular length films.
Ah. Thanks
I have the DVD of IAMMMMW and I was very happy to see that it has the full intermission. Since the film was edited specifically to have an intermission at that point, I never fast forward through it
I have the DVD of IAMMMMW and I was very happy to see that it has the full intermission. Since the film was edited specifically to have an intermission at that point, I never fast forward through it
Its a great copy.
If you have a Blu-Ray player I would heartily recommend the BR disc available in the US. It's region free and looks GLORIOUS. To look at it you would not think it's over 50 years old now!!! There's also a Criterion version but I think that is region locked.
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No, of course not. That has not, however, stopped activists complaining about the portrayal of violence against women. The producers of The Fall came in for some aggro from the usual Guardianista lobby recently. OK it's just The Guardian but broadcasters seem to be increasingly nervous about any criticism, no matter how small the number of complainants.
From confusing Roeg with Russell, to Russell with Winner! The Wicked Lady was directed by Mr Michael Winner, not Russell. That was shown on ITV a couple of times, though from what I've read on the net over the years it was the BBFC-cut video version. Fortunately I found the original, uncut pre-cert release in a Cash Generator and so I get to see Marina Sirtis having her dress whipped off by Faye Dunaway in full
Russell was actually mooted to do a Moll Flanders film in his final few years, but it never came to pass.
the remake has been on , long time ago tho .
I confess that I have the DVD but it would be nice to see it on TV so it's a bit of an event.
A version of the original 1977 Star Wars is around out there.
If you go here http://www.honortheforce.com/single-post/2016/07/27/Despecialized-The-Original-Trilogy-Theatrical-Cuts-in-HD
The article talks about how a despecialized edition was created using as much original footage as possible.
I think Channel 4 showed it a few years ago.
There seem to be less films in general on the five main channels than there used to be, particularly old ones. Channel 4 abandoned the afternoon matinee years ago.
(the original Blob, btw)
Also, never see films like "Blood Simple" or "Fargo" shown on UK TV nowadays? I know they have in the past.
LOL. I know further back people mentioned "Soul Man". Last time that was shown on late night BBC 1 some time in the 1990s.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087981/
I remember seeing it on BBC 2 several years ago. They've also shown Felicia's Journey and Where the Truth lies.
From Noon Till Three - Another seventies western, starring Charles Bronson
Wrath Of God - Yet another seventies western, starring Robert Mitchum
Dirty Dingus Magee - Yup, another seventies western, staring Frank Sinatra
Hannie Caulder - You guessed it, a seventies western, starring Raquel Welch
Hmmm, I seem to detect a pattern here.
All of the Confessions films were once shown on Channel 5 every weekend back in the late 1990's. Sadly they haven't been shown since.
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963): The Roadshow version - I had this in a laserdisc boxset years ago and AFAIK it's the only time this version has ever been released for home viewing. would be nice to see it again
Can I ask what a Roadshow Version is?
I'm sure someone can provide a better explanation than me but AFAIK it was the original 'longer' cut of the film (including things like longer intermissions) that was originally released in a small amount of cinemas in larger towns before a shortened version did the rounds at cinemas around the country. The roadshow viewings were more of an event as it were than regular screenings.
It was used more for films like IAMMMMW, Ben Hur, Cleopatra (basically the 'Epics') than for regular length films.
Ah. Thanks
I have the DVD of IAMMMMW and I was very happy to see that it has the full intermission. Since the film was edited specifically to have an intermission at that point, I never fast forward through it
Its a great copy.
Caught that on one of the Freeview channels recently. I think it was on Film 4 but can't say for sure.
If you have a Blu-Ray player I would heartily recommend the BR disc available in the US. It's region free and looks GLORIOUS. To look at it you would not think it's over 50 years old now!!! There's also a Criterion version but I think that is region locked.