tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post6956291331603336551..comments2023-07-25T18:12:10.051+10:00Comments on Melbourne Film Blog: MIFF 2009 films with a releasePaul Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-87352102413637166982009-07-19T12:55:54.463+10:002009-07-19T12:55:54.463+10:00Hi Paul thanks for your list. LIke you I try to le...Hi Paul thanks for your list. LIke you I try to leave any commercial release films for later.JOhnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-54715821446094405362009-07-17T00:25:38.906+10:002009-07-17T00:25:38.906+10:00Anon, I've never found distributor websites a ...Anon, I've never found distributor websites a reliable source of release dates. They are not updated regularly.Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-58119992306211391322009-07-17T00:00:57.151+10:002009-07-17T00:00:57.151+10:00Madman website has listed the cinema release date ...Madman website has listed the cinema release date for 'Mother' - 11/12/2009Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-28493778078087152042009-07-16T23:39:24.370+10:002009-07-16T23:39:24.370+10:00It is a bumper crop of Australian films, Glenn. T...It is a bumper crop of Australian films, Glenn. There's even one coming out mid-MIFF - Lake Mungo opens on July 30. I have closing night tickets, and I'm looking forward to seeing Bran Nue Dae, but it's hardly on my must-see list. It looks like a good film to see at the end of the festival.Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-9018085838511493602009-07-16T20:53:08.192+10:002009-07-16T20:53:08.192+10:00By the way, "Bran Nue Dae" is probably l...By the way, "Bran Nue Dae" is probably looking at a 2010 release. According to Inside Film, anyway, since the film doesn't actually have a distrib and 2009 is packed with Aussie films so they're thinking March of next year.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-29666151656751978572009-07-16T01:18:17.233+10:002009-07-16T01:18:17.233+10:00According to Variety, The White Ribbon is "im...<a href="http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117940328.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=the+white+ribbon" rel="nofollow">According to Variety</a>, <i>The White Ribbon</i> is "immaculately crafted in beautiful black-and-white and entirely absorbing through its longish running time". HDSR also <a href="http://www.filmsdulosange.fr/inter/uk_prochainement_rubanblanc.html" rel="nofollow">Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-2068566716679201252009-07-16T01:02:25.025+10:002009-07-16T01:02:25.025+10:00HDSR = High Definition Superior ResolutionHDSR = High Definition Superior ResolutionPaul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-84678901523020050922009-07-16T00:59:50.258+10:002009-07-16T00:59:50.258+10:00Anon, you'd think any Haneke film would get a ...Anon, you'd think any Haneke film would get a release, and it's rumoured to, but no confirmation yet that I'm aware of. Note that the medium is not digiBeta but HDSR which I presume is high def. something. Anyone?Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-6281715662652434402009-07-16T00:35:53.733+10:002009-07-16T00:35:53.733+10:00surely with the success of hidden, the white ribbo...surely with the success of hidden, the white ribbon will get a release? and it proves miff must not be a huge calling card if they were only given digibeta copy of it when there are surely many 35mm prints floating around. this may be a misprint in the program though as has happened in the past.<br /><br />all i know is B+W and digibeta don't mix so well so i'm not bothering with the miffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-45132206972584042462009-07-15T17:07:14.066+10:002009-07-15T17:07:14.066+10:00Anon, I'm pretty good at reading tea leaves, b...Anon, I'm pretty good at reading tea leaves, but not so good at predicting theatrical releases. The TBC to me indicates that they may or may not get a theatrical release. It all depends on what is screening when, and how what is screening at the time is doing. If the exhibitors can find a slot, they'll take it. I've heard good things about both and you're going to have to makePaul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-36728781669249866792009-07-15T16:12:53.404+10:002009-07-15T16:12:53.404+10:00Do you reckon Thirst and Mother will definitely ge...Do you reckon Thirst and Mother will definitely get a cinema release in Melbourne in the future? You've listed them as TBC..I ask because they're clashing with other films I want to see at MIFF and don't want to risk missing out on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-65330116596253059562009-07-15T00:37:12.814+10:002009-07-15T00:37:12.814+10:00Actually, Tim, that isn't quite accurate. Jus...Actually, Tim, that isn't quite accurate. Just because a local distributor has the rights to a film doesn't mean it will get a release. I expect that most of the films in my second list - those without a confirmed release date - will either get a DVD release or nothing at all.<br /><br />As an example, Tony Manero is being negotiated by the distributor for a cinema release but so far Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-23637600197484688662009-07-14T23:56:51.484+10:002009-07-14T23:56:51.484+10:00An easy way is to look at the distributor listed i...An easy way is to look at the distributor listed in the film details, if you see Madman/Siren/etc then you can be sure the film will get a general release.<br /><br />There are always films that are one-off screenings and some documentaries have never been released like the "MC5 A True Testimonial" and "Breath Control - History of the Human Beatbox" that I still get people Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177972707160144478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-82544322577664018802009-07-10T22:43:43.533+10:002009-07-10T22:43:43.533+10:00If you start using it, Al, leave a link and we can...If you start using it, Al, leave a link and we can check it out. This is all about creating community and dialogue around film. My focus is on Melbourne and Australia, but I read blogs from all over the world.Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-41809497419596051922009-07-10T16:01:27.662+10:002009-07-10T16:01:27.662+10:00Actually Paul, I've already set one up, I'...Actually Paul, I've already set one up, I'm just one of those million lamebrains who set up a blog, write one post, and never get round to doing more. And yet I hand around other people's blogs and forums, writing away... curious.Alnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-45544595223036094052009-07-10T15:08:08.441+10:002009-07-10T15:08:08.441+10:00thanks for this Paul its so helpful when you'r...thanks for this Paul its so helpful when you're cutting down yr list!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974322449200604093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-47784987078731825732009-07-10T13:20:25.687+10:002009-07-10T13:20:25.687+10:00If you're going to start a blog, Al, you bette...If you're going to start a blog, Al, you better get a move on. You'd want it to be in place, bugs ironed out, before the festival starts.Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-29968452626882877152009-07-10T12:40:12.836+10:002009-07-10T12:40:12.836+10:00I can offer one tidbit I'm aware of: The Burro...I can offer one tidbit I'm aware of: <i>The Burrowers</i> is out on DVD in August.<br /><br />Other random MIFF comments:<br />- the program is bigger! I mean, the printed item itself has grown a few cm taller, making it a rather awkward backpack squeeze. Guess it'll get even more torn up than usual this year. Of course I keep a pristine one for the archives... :)<br /><br />- the <i>ErosAlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-62246602709098375872009-07-10T11:19:43.229+10:002009-07-10T11:19:43.229+10:00Anonymous, I take it you work for an exhibitor? A...Anonymous, I take it you work for an exhibitor? As far as Vendetta are concerned, they're still waiting on interest from cinemas for confirmation of screening of <i>Tony Manero</i>. Either way, thanks for the tips, and I'll keep my ears open.<br /><br />I've updated this page with quite a lot of additional info - some from the distributors and some from the MIFF guide, which you Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-1515124563365320872009-07-09T12:49:57.621+10:002009-07-09T12:49:57.621+10:00The White Ribbon - Madman (possibly, but definitel...The White Ribbon - Madman (possibly, but definitely has been picked up locally)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-14897648597224110982009-07-09T12:48:02.101+10:002009-07-09T12:48:02.101+10:00More release info from Deep Throat:
Tony Manero -...More release info from Deep Throat:<br /><br />Tony Manero - Vendetta FilmsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-39240567926997304552009-07-09T12:07:50.403+10:002009-07-09T12:07:50.403+10:00Source for Dogtooth? You can say its Deep Throat. ...Source for Dogtooth? You can say its Deep Throat. Believe me, it's true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-23307667811802685532009-07-09T12:06:12.815+10:002009-07-09T12:06:12.815+10:00That's the risk, Anonymous. The dates I poste...That's the risk, Anonymous. The dates I posted are indicated as cinema release dates. Those marked TBC may not make it to the big screen. But the nature of release dates is always an inexact science and subject to change. Madman, in particular, often release titles straight to DVD.<br /><br />Is there a source for the info about Dogtooth that I can verify?Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965628567103267009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-18125176968314878252009-07-09T10:13:00.545+10:002009-07-09T10:13:00.545+10:00Madman picked up Dogtooth.Madman picked up Dogtooth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34898184.post-50031247830392156252009-07-09T09:43:18.514+10:002009-07-09T09:43:18.514+10:00But will they all be released in cinemas? In recen...But will they all be released in cinemas? In recent years, I found that many films did have local distribution but just went straight to DVD so MIFF may be your only chance to see it on the big screen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com