I made a similar post to Dugpa.com a few days ago,when i first heard about this.luridedith wrote:Am I the only one who finds Lynch's names and artwork choices for his DVD boxsets far odder and esoteric than his actual films? I mean, seriously. First the Twin Peaks gold box set and now... "lime green"? Is it a cross-promotion thing? Is he going to be selling iced tea along with his coffee?
Copied from my post at the dugpa.com forum:
1.ERASERHEAD
I think and i hope it's true,that this is the version from the newly remastered print.The only problem would be its quality;Has anyone seen this and can confirm of its superior quality to the prior release?Well,i didn't buy the deluxe release on November awaiting for this new print and i hope that this is the real deal.
2.SOUNDTRACKS
What about the Eraserhead soundtrack?Why Absurda doesn't release a complete CD Set of soundtracks and David's personal releases (especially Air Is On Fire) and title it Earl Gray?Although,DL has stated that no more music from TP will be released.
3.ELEPHANT MAN UK EXTRAS:
Joseph Merrick: The Real Elephant Man (19:57)
John Hurt Interview (20:14)
David Lynch Interview (24:50)
If there are more on this set are welcome,but i don't have many expectations on this front.
A new 3-disc DVD set of Optimum is available including the new Elephant Man release (as i am aware),MH and IE (the last two without the Region 2 extras).
4.PRICE
With the 30% discount of the pre-order policy of some major retailers the price will be near 125$.If it doesn't sell well it may drop off to 50% a few weeks after its release.
5.BLUE VELVET,WILD AT HEART
Will we have the uncut verion or the censored MGM transfer of WAH?Also,I would love to see Frank in Lumberton,but as dugpa said no new extras on these.
7.ANOTHER SET?
The original name of the set implies that maybe it is part of a series and not a greatest hits collection.But with the release of IS and the Mystery Disc,i wonder what would attract the hardcore fans.
8.MYSTERY DISC
Maybe it will contain some on-set footage or insightful new interviews.Although, it may be just some things made for David’s personal website.
9.INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY
Will it contain the promo documentary made for the VHS release of IS?
10.BOOK
A book like Beautiful Dark would justify the high price.
11.BLU-RAY
It will be a complete rip-off only if this set (or the majority of its titles) will be released in a short time period in Blu-Ray format.
FINAL THOUGHTS
a.THE MOVIES
When we will see a good release of Lost Highway?The recent transfer is decent but lacks many extras.I am always intrigued of what the complete DL version of Dune could be.Only imagine a Blu-Ray set like Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.
b.THE SET
I think the lack of extras in R1 has made some DL fans (including myself) to avoid buying all the R1s,because of the superior R2 releases at the bonus materials section.So,i count myself a little lucky not having duplicate inferior releases.I can’t say that I waited for a box like this,but while waiting for better releases,I am relieved that I won’t have to double-dip.Depending on the importance of the exclusive material and the price,this is the best way for newcomers to own these works on DVD ,but I don’t think that the dedicated fans will be disappointed.