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Lord, Giveth our Fellows a DVD that Rings True
With so much buzz across the globe regarding the upcoming multi-release of Lord Of The
Rings : FOTR on DVD it was only a matter of time before Region 4 would get a mention.With a bit of digging we've uncovered the specs for the initial
August 2002 DVD Release, which will be the version containing the Theatrical Cut of the
movie.
Sadly, No Information on a 4 disc set for region 4 was available, nor were we told if/when
it would even be coming. (but they'd be majorly silly not to release it now wouldn't
they! :))
The August verison for Region 4 will be identical to the
USA release and will contain the following
LORD OF THE RINGS : Fellowship of the Rings (2 Disc
Set)
PICTURE : Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO : Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX, Dolby Digital 2.0
EXTRAS :
- 3 Documentaries
- Featurettes (as created for the LOTR website)
- Enya Music Video
- Inside Look at Special Extended DVD Version of LOTR:FOTR
- Preview of The Two Towers
- Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots
- DVD-ROM
..And they Say Size Doesn't Matter!
The one good thing about keeping an eye on the indie circuit is that at times
you are privy to some real gems when it comes to movies. Hollywood-ised they are NOT
and 99% of the time that's a really good thing when you tend to find big budget movies
becoming somewhat routine. (I still like my big movies, but a change of pace is good
now and then :)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is probably a film that
most will look at and go, huh? And it's not at all surprising.
In Brisbane, at least, Hedwig only played at the Palace Cinemas, but did so for
quite a few weeks. The session I attended was packed (though I think a few folks had
no idea what they were in for :)).
While not quite the grand musical Moulin Rouge was, Hedwig
still holds it's own with it's original selection of rock songs. Not to mention it's
Sex-change transsexual lead character, Hedwig. (played by the DIRECTOR! of the film, John
Cameron Mitchell). Yes it's a little off the wall, but it works very well and the
end result is a terrific film, with a great music track and surprisingly good performances
all around.
If you want to know a little more on 'ol Hedwig (like
what the angry inch reference is all about :) , drop by the website, or even check out the interview with John Cameron
over at DVDfile.
Specs wise, Roadshow have pretty much pulled out all the
stops for what is really an ultra low budget independent musical movie and included a DTS
5.1 audio mix!! (something that ANY heavy music based DVD should have by default if
you ask me)
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (due for release may
2002)
PICTURE : Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO : Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0, DTS 5.1
SUBTITLES : English for Hearing Impaired, Greek
EXTRAS :
- Audio Commentary with director and D.O.P
- Featurette : The Story of Hedwig (actually an 85 minute
doco!!!)
- Deleted Scenes (w/o commentary)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Cast and Crew Filmographies
DVD Reviews
Kathryn has reviewed a rather intense movie with The Pledge (starring Jack
Nicholson in a brilliant roll) and something a little more light hearted with a comedy
remake of Heaven can Waitstarring Chris Rock, Down To Earth
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