Hong Kong Legends (HKL) Thread

[bdc]

Originally Posted by g053584398

I used to have a copy of that one but replaced it with the individual HKL releases of the DVDs.

It is a sort of gatefold pack within a cardboard case.

Thanks for the info!
Separate Amarays would have been nice but for that price...

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by springjack

Splatterdragon, I think you understood me wrong.

I was mentioning to the expression "non-letterboxed" and not to any edition.

I never heard the expression "non-letterboxed" before and I ask you if what you meant was open-matte (no matte) or full frame (matted).

My use of the term 'non-letterboxed' is simply and merely to describe a particular print of a film that was shot in widescreen but not presented in said format for one reason or another. I believe 'letterboxed' is just another word for widescreen given the glorious rectangular nature of the cinema-friendly ratio common with productions lensed purely for theatrical exhibition.

For example, take some of BCI's Paul Naschy DVDs. These editions i would classify as being non-letterboxed as i assume the movies in question were surely filmed in widescreen but the distinctive black bars associated with this technology are nowhere to be found on the relevant releases. The same goes for some of MGM's R1 titles too such as Remo Williams:The Adventure Begins, Death Wish 2-4, Miracle Mile and I, Madman among others. Hope i've answered your query as i don't consider myself an expert on shooting formats and/or screen ratios so please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

[springjack]

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73

My use of the term 'non-letterboxed' is simply and merely to describe a particular print of a film that was shot in widescreen but not presented in said format for one reason or another. I believe 'letterboxed' is just another word for widescreen given the glorious rectangular nature of the cinema-friendly ratio common with productions lensed purely for theatrical exhibition.

For example, take some of BCI's Paul Naschy DVDs. These editions i would classify as being non-letterboxed as i assume the movies in question were surely filmed in widescreen but the distinctive black bars associated with this technology are nowhere to be found on the relevant releases. The same goes for some of MGM's R1 titles too such as Remo Williams:The Adventure Begins, Death Wish 2-4, Miracle Mile and I, Madman among others. Hope i've answered your query as i don't consider myself an expert on shooting formats and/or screen ratios so please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

Yes, but many 70s and 80s titles were shot open matte and then matted in post-production for theater release.

[g053584398]

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73

My use of the term 'non-letterboxed' is simply and merely to describe a particular print of a film that was shot in widescreen but not presented in said format for one reason or another. I believe 'letterboxed' is just another word for widescreen given the glorious rectangular nature of the cinema-friendly ratio common with productions lensed purely for theatrical exhibition.

For example, take some of BCI's Paul Naschy DVDs. These editions i would classify as being non-letterboxed as i assume the movies in question were surely filmed in widescreen but the distinctive black bars associated with this technology are nowhere to be found on the relevant releases. The same goes for some of MGM's R1 titles too such as Remo Williams:The Adventure Begins, Death Wish 2-4, Miracle Mile and I, Madman among others. Hope i've answered your query as i don't consider myself an expert on shooting formats and/or screen ratios so please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

The phrase open matte would be a more accurate way of describing that.

[Splatterdragon73]

I see what you mean and point taken, guys. Nice to have some clarification on the subject and now back to HKL before being reminded we're off topic!

[BioZombie]

To help get things back on topic, here is a pic of my, updated and still expanding, HKL collection.

*edit* just noticed Magnificent Warriors is missing on the pic *edit*

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by BioZombie

I watched BCB last night and I have to agree with everything you've said Splatterdragon. Mako was a nice surprise and some of the fighting wasn't as clunky as I had been led to believe. The plot was a bit silly, but i guess if you compare it to some of Jackie's HK efforts it seems excellently plotted! I also liked the period setting and there was a great score by Lalo Schifrin.

Glad to hear your viewing time wasn't wasted and imo BCB is not quite the total mess that some sources make it out to be. Obviously, not classic Chan by a long way but enjoyable nonetheless. I've always liked the film and as long as you keep a low-expectant mindset when watching BCB disappointment hopefully shouldn't ensue.

On the movie's theatrical release i believe some fans were mortified with the choice of former Playboy starlet Kristine DeBell as Jackie's caucasian love interest, Nancy. Never bothered me tbh and there's some unintentional fun to be found in the film every now and then.

"Waiting by a locked door, while an open door beckons is both foolish and futile."

[wongfeihung62]

CEX online really are annoying me. Apart from now charging £2.50 postage, they cancelled my order for the HKL Knockabout saying they "could not source the stock". Lo and behold it is advertised on the site as in stock online, I have had this a few times with them.

Rant over , sorry.

[springjack]

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73

I see what you mean and point taken, guys. Nice to have some clarification on the subject and now back to HKL before being reminded we're off topic!

No worries, we all learn from one another.

And you´re not off topic because we´re discussing technical aspects of a release, which the information alone could be useful to someone else.

[BioZombie]

Anyone interested in trading a Magnificent Butcher HKL DVD? My GF got me a copy, but I already have it.

I would trade it for any original HKL release I don't already have (disks I have can be seen in the photo on my last post in this thread).