Showing posts with label 1900. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1900. Show all posts

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Bertolucci's 1900 Back in Stock But For How Long?


It appears that the recently reported pulling of 1900 might have been off. I have read so much conflicting information on different sites that I am really not sure of its status at this point. The only thing that seems for sure now is that it is still in stock, or back in stock, on some of the major online sellers like Amazon.
The film definitely did pull a disappearing act and I am wondering if anyone can confirm that the version currently back in print is the same uncut print that Paramount released last year?
My paranoia for the state of this film is based on all of the trouble it has had since it's release 30 years ago.
Whether or not it is legitimately back in print or if the final back stock of copies are being sold seems to be in question, my advice is get it while you can. I hope it stays in print for years to come but given the films troubled history I doubt this will happen.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Bertolucci's 1900 Withdrawn From Circulation


In an amazingly inept move Paramount have apparently withdrawn their uncut special edition DVD of Bernardo Bertolucci's 1900. The disc, which was just released in December, features the longest cut of the film ever released in America as well as two solid featurettes. It is currently still readily available from online retailers, and I'm sure in some stores, but according to rareoopdvds.com the disc has been officially withdrawn.
For those you haven't got a copy of this amazing film, get it while you can. This recent development is just another sad chapter in this wonderful film's history that has been marked by censorship issues since it was first unveiled 31 years ago.