The Spaghetti Western thread

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

Yes, of the two I prefer KILL THEM ALL..., but I like REASON... a heck of a lot too. Both are quite sombre, serious Westerns.

I heard BU were releasing THE GRAND DUEL, but I thought it was DVD only. If BU release it with some good extras, I may buy yet another copy of the movie. On the other hand, I'd love to see BU give some of the other Italian Westerns they release on DVD new go-rounds via the Blu format - TEXAS ADDIO and MANNAJA would be top of my list.

[Andrew Monroe Pallid Hands Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew Monroe]

Funny - just ordered both - I had to get REASON from Sweden cause the Wild East disc is going for over 100 bucks now but COME BACK ALONE is still available. ALONE has a solid rep but REASON seems to be considered more tier 2. Doesn't matter - I love Coburn and Savalas.

Horace, don't know if you're aware of it or not but on the uncut version of REASON (that Wild East released) Coburn is dubbed. MGM recently released a dvd-r of it through Amazon, the cut US version with Coburn's voice but it's missing about 20 minutes. Just warning you - that Swedish dvd is probably the uncut European version with the dub.

http://www.amazon.com/Death-Rides-Ho...+rides+a+horse

[Horace Cordier Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Horace Cordier]

The Spaghetti Western thread

Horace, don't know if you're aware of it or not but on the uncut version of REASON (that Wild East released) Coburn is dubbed. MGM recently released a dvd-r of it through Amazon, the cut US version with Coburn's voice but it's missing about 20 minutes. Just warning you - that Swedish dvd is probably the uncut European version with the dub.

http://www.amazon.com/Death-Rides-Ho...+rides+a+horse

I know. I hate losing Coburn's distinctive voice but 20 minutes is a lot to lose.

If I really like the movie I may plump for the Amazon version to get his voice though.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Just posted a news update on the main page from Blue Underground regarding a reissue boxed set and a DVD release of Grand Duel.

http://www.rockshockpop.com/forums/c...-Western-Mania!

[Horace Cordier Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Horace Cordier]

The Spaghetti Western thread

Just posted a news update on the main page from Blue Underground regarding a reissue boxed set and a DVD release of Grand Duel.

http://www.rockshockpop.com/forums/c...-Western-Mania!

No Blu Ray for DUEL?

What's the point of this? The 5 buck Mill Creek set actually looks pretty good. So we are supposed to plunk down for a non-HD presentation for some extras?

If Lustig wants to get taken seriously again in the reissue game this kind of boneheaded move isn't going to help.

[Randy G Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Randy G]

On the other hand, I'd love to see BU give some of the other Italian Westerns they release on DVD new go-rounds via the Blu format - TEXAS ADDIO and MANNAJA would be top of my list.

I thought I was the only one who dug TEXAS ADDIO, most seem down on it because it's more 'traditional' than the other BU SWs but I liked it quite a bit.

[Horace Cordier Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Horace Cordier]

All right - THE GREAT SILENCE came in from Japan yesterday and the image, while ahead of the DVD, isn't a massive upgrade. The Blu is 1080i and while some closeups look quite good, other shots are pretty lackluster. I'm going to hand this one off to Herr Jane soon so he can do proper screencaps for this baby. maybe even an A/B thing with caps from the DVD?

In further outrageous overspending news - I also picked up the DAY OF ANGER Japanese Blu. Once again its in 1080i but I have not had a chance to watch it yet (its due for delivery today). This one was a little easier to justify since Wild East's old DVD goes for over 100 bucks these days and its not even anamorphic! Hopefully Ian can screencap this one too.

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Yep, bring'em by next time you're over and we'll do them up right.

[Richard--W a straight arrow Find all posts View Profile Close Richard--W]

Anyone care to comment on the new line from Koch Germany you've been buying from Diabolik? Picture quality and all that?

[Andrew Monroe Pallid Hands Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew Monroe]

Anyone care to comment on the new line from Koch Germany you've been buying from Diabolik? Picture quality and all that?

I've only watched SHOOT THE LIVING AND PRAY FOR THE DEAD so far, it looks very nice. This one corrects the aspect ratio error of the earlier Koch disc and is a new master as well. The film grew on me some, wasn't all that impressed the last time I saw it but I did enjoy it more although it's still no favorite of mine. Two great vocal tunes in the soundtrack though, "Who Is That Man" and "I'm Not Your Pony". Kinski is pretty great in the film but the lead is bland imo.

I hope to get to SUGAR COLT this weekend. I got my copies from Amazon.de btw. I think Diabolik is sold out of most of these right now.

[Andrew Monroe Pallid Hands Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew Monroe]

Courtesy of a poster at the SWDB forum, new Spanish Django tie-ins:

http://www.amazon.es/Django-Taciturn..._dp_p_t_1_WTF1

http://www.amazon.es/Django-Bastardo...pd_sim_sbs_d_1

Both claim to have english subs. I'd be interested in what DJANGO THE BASTARD looks like, may have to take a gamble on that soon.

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Blue Underground is taking pre-orders for THE GRAND DUEL (1972), region-free, release May 21:

http://www.blue-underground.com/product.php?product=235

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

Blue Underground is taking pre-orders for THE GRAND DUEL (1972), region-free, release May 21:

http://www.blue-underground.com/product.php?product=235

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How was the transfer on the Grand Duel/Keorma double feature blu that was going for dirt cheap?

[Richard--W a straight arrow Find all posts View Profile Close Richard--W]

You know, I actually forgot I have that.

Very good. Looking at it now. Widescreen, anamorphic, 93 minutes 48 seconds, clear and reasonably sharp. It's not a restoration or anything, but it's the best I've seen although a long ways from definitive.

Blue Underground generally does an excellent job.


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One might even say excellent.

[Andrew Monroe Pallid Hands Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew Monroe]

I'm torn on GRAND DUEL since BU is not releasing a BD...I have the Mill Creek which looks nice but I like to support any company that releases sw in fine fashion. I'll probably end up getting this, the film is good enough to merit another trip to the well.