L.A. Confidential R1 SE in September
12-07-2008 00:10 | 8082 views | Dave Foster | Show Backlinks
Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of L.A. Confidential (2-Disc Special Edition) on 23rd September 2008 priced at $20.97 SRP. Directed by Curtis Hanson and based on James Ellroy’s “L.A. Quartet” series of novels, L.A. Confidential was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, winning two (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger). The evocative and sordid tale of Hollywood in days gone by boasts an all-star cast which, in addition to Basinger, includes Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, Guy Pearce and James Cromwell. The plot, involving three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist, is rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor.
Digitally remastered, features are detailed below…
Disc 1: Main Feature
Disc 2: Extra Features
Digitally remastered, features are detailed below…
Disc 1: Main Feature
- 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
- English DD5.1 Surround
- English and French subtitles
- Commentary by critic/historian Andrew Sarris, James Ellroy, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Ruth Myers, David Stathairn, Kim Basinger, Brian Helgeland, Jeannine Oppewall, Dante Spinotti and Danny DeVito
- Music Only Track (5.1)
- Trailers and TV Spots (Showest; Nite Owl Action; Hollywood; Theatrical Trailer; Soundtrack Promo)
Disc 2: Extra Features
- All-New Featurette Gallery Uncovering the Case of a Contemporary Cinema Classic:
- Whatever You Desire: Making L.A. Confidential
- Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of L.A. Confidential
- A True Ensemble: The Cast of L.A. Confidential
- L.A. Confidential: From Book to Screen
- Off the Record: Vintage Cast/Creator Interviews
- Director Curtis Hanson’s Photo Pitch
- The L.A. of L.A. Confidential Interactive Map Tour
- Formosa Café
- Sid Hudgen's Office
- Victory Motel
- Bidwell's Office
- Nick's Liquor
- Lynn Bracken's House
- Frolic's Room
- Pierce Patchett's House
- Movie Premiere Pot Bust
- Mrs. Leffert's House
- Nite Owl Café
- Navarette's Hole-up
- Fitch House
- City Hall
- L.A. Confidential [2000 TV Pilot]
Comments
Member
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cue Mike Sutton calling Andrew Sarris "egregious"...
Member
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To quote Kent Brockman "Well its about king time!"
Member
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let's hope we don't get it in a boring amary case this time..
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An amaray would beat the snapper used on the original disc :D.
Member
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No! Just bought this!! No!!
Member
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Finally. One of the best films of the 1990s.
Originally Posted by thecondy:
cue Mike Sutton calling Andrew Sarris "egregious"...
He's not a fan, huh ;)?
Part-Time Vagabond
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Regarding the cover, I think I'd have trouble identifying that lady as Kim Basinger if I don't already know it was her.
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Updated with AV Specs and a better breakdown of the extras.