Plus having the original . An additional character, Control, is the accountant-like ultimate administrator of the city. "[25], The film has continued to earn critical acclaim and holds an approval rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 63 reviews, with an average score of 6.85/10. Probably one of the better looking PAL discs Ive captured. Nothing drastic happens that makes it feel like something missing or different with those 3 scene not in the movie. Id like to know if there has been any attempts to bring the theatrical version up to a higher standard, whether that be through upscaling or any other method. I mean, its Lucas vision and I can understand his motivation, but for him to then claim that the previous versions of the film dont exist anymore simply because it doesnt match up with his vision is just an ignorant statement to make. If you liked reading 1984, youll love this. I dont mind the updated effects too much and alternate material but dont mess up the music cues! All Star Wars content, images, and likenesses are the property of their respective copyright owner. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze traffic. The 1977 restored version, released after the success of. Entdecke THX 1138 (DVD, 2004, 2-Disc-Set, Special Edition Directors Cut) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Hello! Lucas' first feature is steeped in the French New Wave mode of philosophical musings and strange visuals. Besides for a moderate disappointment with the audio commentary, the only other lacking part of this 2-disc release was any discussion of Lucas' "updating" of the film using CGI effects (see also: Star Wars). I would prefer if the Italian track didnt come out in high quality until Poitas project is done as it would devalue any attempt to resell the print to fund more projects. Along with Steven Spielberg, he also created the Indiana Jones franchise while simultaniously founding Industrial . But Ill take a look at some point. What should I sync them to? $3.99 + $3.65 shipping. Schifrin) has been altered, and replaced by some vandal who has included his DJ-styled "rhythms and sequences" over the original audio. Soon after, he becomes romantically involved with his female roommate LUH 3417 (Maggie McOmie), much to the disdain of those who are watching over the people. Has anything further come from this project, or are there any other similar projects? There is no reason they cannot be perfectly restored from their techniscope negatives. I found the original version of THX 1138 on the web. While this commentary seems informative and well-rounded on the surface, it proves to repeat itself many times during the viewing of other special features. I would be just as happy with a hybrid version that has these sorts of fixes and stuff. . With original audio. . Preserve film. Its from Poitas Italian version scan - the one this version is built from. [33], These changes increased the run time of the film to 88 minutes. [1] According to Lucas, it turned out Hambleton was perfectly fine, apart from being angry with the people who had run into the shot to check on him. This proves to be a very unique alternative to your typical isolated score: the harsh, numbing sound effects really affect the overall mood of the story, making for an even more "distant" viewing experience. It becomes fairly evident that the sterile, oppressive tone of THX 1338 is unlike most other science fiction films that came before it---with the only exception being Stanley Kubrick's 2001 (released in 1968, although Lucas' original short film on which THX was based predates 2001 by a year). It is the only film directed by Lucas to carry an "R" rating. I really didnt feel like pulling out my hair to splice in frames from other sources and I prefer this to black frames. This 63-minute documentary covers the rise and fall of the struggling young studio during the late 1960s and early 1970s, touching on everything from the influence of Easy Rider to the bitter clash between Warner Bros. and American Zoetrope over the film itself. The clouds and sunset were added they were not originally there. THX and SEN walk to search for an exit. I think I adjusted the rest of the color as well, but I dont recall perfectly well, honestly. IMO a cut that restores the laserdisc using best possible material would be the ultimate edition. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. No sunny days. I forget where does the Italian track that you have comes from. Viewers are not presented with the setting of "A Long, Long Time Ago" or the identity of a clear-cut villain, as the film relies on mood and atmosphere rather than linear storytelling to get its point across. Any chance to have the italian audio track synced with the grindhouse edition? The original non lowry, non cgi raiders is also out there somewhere in HD. THX 1138 was developed from Lucas's 1967 student film Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, which he made while attending the USC School of Cinematic Arts. A future restoration might be able to use the 16mm print that Poita scanned. Still, it's great to hear this information firsthand, as it's quite uncommon for a film over three decades old. archive.org 27 4 comments Best Add a Comment [deleted] 4 yr. ago Wait a minute, is this a fan edit hybrid cut, where they combine the theatrical cut with the director's cut (minus the shitty CGI)? When SRT finally gets the car to move, SRT immediately crashes his car into a concrete pillar. The additions to the Directors Cut honestly looked like cut-scenes ripped from Abes Oddysee. People saying the soundtrack has been edited soundtracks to movies have been edited before when a company loses the rights to the songs.. so not sure if that happened here, but I know it has happened in movies like Mask and other older movies and games where newer versions no longer have the same songs because of license issues.. The edit where LUH delivers his sedation chopped out some original footage, I think. Because of the Northridge quake, a lot of the original footage was water damaged. TM2YC focused on trying to use as much HD footage from the blu-ray as possible, while keeping the film cut to match the laserdisc. 62,001 members have started 23,159 topics with 1,147,768 posts since March 10, 2003. Overall, a fine batch of extras, and all have thankfully been presented in anamorphic widescreen when applicable (except a few trailers). George Lucas feature film directorial debut THX 1138 was released in 2004 in a directors cut billed The George Lucas Directors Cut on DVD. And the versions on streaming sites like a Vudu and Amazon Which claim to be the theatrical cut are not. Please don't sue us. I personally dont have any additional information about that 35mm restoration. Paul Hill: Certainly George went back in and re-edited using some outtakes and other stuff. THX-1138 (1st Director's Cut) - 35mm Grindhouse Edition (Released) - Original Trilogy Home Discussion Categories Preservation of Other Properties THX-1138 (1st Director's Cut) - 35mm Grindhouse Edition (Released) Page 3 74 Replies Page 1 2 3 Reply Subscribe Author Broom Kid Time 14-Sep-2019 4:38 PM Post link (poitas, correct?). DONT GIVE UP ON THE SUN. "New World of Tyranny in 'THX'". "Intention: I also might have missed a few frame splices here and there and the sync may slightly go out here and there. This version is on myspleen, which is the only HD version of the LD cut that I ever found: As you may know, thxita, a member on the board, recently obtained a 35mm IB print of THX 1138. This website uses cookies. Worse still, they are in love. are all great. THX 1138 (1971) -- (Movie Clip) I Need Something Stronger Opening George Lucas' 2004 Director's Cut of his first feature, following a prologue reference to Buck Rogers, Robert Duvall, whose character's name is the title, at work in the 21st century building police robots, monitored by Donald Pleasence, in THX 1138, 1971, produced by Francis Coppola. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.. In the continued absence of a DVD/Bluray release of this proper version, it is invaluable. [citation needed], THX's final climb out to the daylight was filmed (with the camera rotated 90) in the incomplete (and decidedly horizontal) Bay Area Rapid Transit Transbay Tube before installation of the track supports, with the actors using exposed reinforcing bars on the floor of the tunnel as a "ladder". Yeah, THX situation sucks. The sets, the costuming, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIfTT8EGj3A. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. One of these shaved heads belongs to "THX 1138" (Robert Duvall), a man who works in a dangerous, high-stress assembly line. No I just have not looked to be honest with you. He was worried that they might have ruined the amazing stunt he had just performed by walking into frame. My grindhouse version is synced to the Laserdisc cut so the shot order isnt the same. He's labeled a criminal, hunted down, and "corrected" (similar to the protagonist in A Clockwork Orange, released the same year). Second, its the same dub as the TV cut that was discovered a while ago and I would think the same dub as any other Italian home version. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! At their jobs in central video control centers, SEN 5241 and LUH 3417 keep surveillance on the city. Anyway, Im certainly looking forward to whatever projects utilize newer scans. In his directors cut, Lucas made significant changes to the film: new edit, overlapping CGI and newly shot footage. You have performed a great service by uploading this - George Lucas is obsessed by "improving" his early work by adding CGI and it does NOTHING to enhance the film - it's just pandering to the lowest common denominator. This is the 1st directors cut of the film that was released after the success of Star Wars; the 35mm print, however, is the 1971 theatrical cut. SEN eventually escapes to an area reserved for the monks of OMM, where a monk notices that SEN has no identification badge. The production is subtle and beautiful. LUH has a male roommate, THX 1138, who works in a factory producing android police officers. Numerous references to "1138" or "THX 1138" appear throughout the Star Wars films,[40] as well as other films by George Lucas. Even with a few minor nitpicks, this is a near-flawless 2-disc set from Warner Bros. At least the part that actually is sampled from Lalo schifrin to make the THX sound theme. There's a short introduction essay by George Lucas on the inside, as well as a brief scene index. . There are technically three versions of this movie: George Lucas has a fairly small body of work, as a director; and most of it is fairly simplistic, except this film. [1][15] Murch compiled and synchronized the sound montage, which includes all the "overhead" voices heard throughout the film, radio chatter, announcements, etc. In 2004, The George Lucas Director's Cut of the film was released. An item that is still in its original shrink wrap from the manufacturer and the original manufacturer's seal (if applicable) has . [1] The end scene, of THX standing before the sunset, was shot at Port Hueneme, California, by a second unit of (additional uncredited photographer) Caleb Deschanel and Matthew Robbins, who played THX in this long shot. Warner Bros. 2-disc Special Editions are rarely a disappointment when it comes to extras, and THX 1138 is no exception. Although I probably wont download it anyway but still. I couldn't post the link for some reason, but the website is called archive.org". Among other highlights, A Legacy of Filmmakers features short interviews with the likes of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Francis Ford Coppola. But I am pretty sure I have seen a version that has that sample used in the THX sound theme used in the conference room when they are all looking at him? THX 1138 is a 1971 American social science fiction film co-written and directed by George Lucas in his directorial debut. The special features continue on Disc One with another feature-length audio option: a sound effects-only track entitled Theatre of Noise, which I believe may be a first for DVD. Rather it's as a stunning montage of light, color and sound effects that create their own emotional impact Lucas's achievement in his first feature is all the more extraordinary when you realize that he is 25 years old, and that he shot most of the film in San Francisco, on a budget that probably would not cover the cost of half of one of the space ships in Stanley Kubrick's 2001. 4 LiamRomano 4 yr. ago The run time was 15 minutes. THX-1138 is a big screen version of Lucas's film school project, which alongside John Carpenter's Dark Star proves that film school projects should stay in film school. They walk and walk, with only a white space to be seen all around them. I just updated the OP to say that I wont be giving out links anymore. Director's Cut at 1:11:52. Paul Hill: Yeah, there are things that he remembers when he shot ithe was never happy with that, he was never happy with this. thankfully, the keeping of the whole story intact made up for it. Work will resume eventually. Lucas does a fantastic job creating what feels like a complete futuristic world. Perhaps the film's most valuable extra is Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (15 minutes), George Lucas' 1967 student film on which this production was based. The other prisoners seem uninterested in escape. At home, THX takes his drugs and watches holobroadcasts while engaging with a masturbatory device. 1:21:55, 1:25:35. Worst of all, you can't escape. Though his filmmaking objectives have evolved from hailing personal liberty to remaking society in model form, both aims grow out of the same desire to change the world and make it more like an old B-movie. In the dystopian future, sexual intercourse and reproduction are prohibited, whereas use of mind-altering drugs is mandatory to enforce compliance among the citizens and to ensure their ability to conduct dangerous and demanding tasks. Although it doesn't shed much information on the technical aspects of the film, it serves as a great retrospective for the cast and crew (a number of which are interviewed). The theatrical cut of the sci-fi cult classic hasn't been released on DVD nor Blu-ray, and most likely won't be. The George Lucas Directors Cut (88 min. THX 1138 was the first film made in a planned seven-picture slate commissioned by Warner Bros. from the 1969 incarnation of American Zoetrope. i wanted to see the original version of this movie before i watched the cgi release and now i wish that someone could put this masterpiece on dvd. It's really sad when some person online cares more about the original cut of a movie then the director. The original version was rated "GP", later to become "PG." To date, THX 1138 remains the only film directed by Lucas to have an "R" rating. Here is how I think it can be improved though. And also perhaps how it should look originally if its way off. Actually I do have it! This 88-minute film has been divided into 24 chapters, and no layer change was detected. I dont think its really warranted for a theatrical because that was more on the studio vs Georges Final Cut. The theatrical cut of the sci-fi cult classic hasnt been released on DVD nor Blu-ray, and most likely wont be. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. They should look like films made in the 1970s. THX 1138 Re-release Trailer Also in 1977, Close Encounters of the Third Kind , directed by Lucas's good friend Steven Spielberg, hit cinemas. Also included is Lucas's original 1968 student film, Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB, which eventually became this feature film. Last but not least, we're treated to a selection of Trailers for the film, including the original and five re-release trailers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWkJ86JqlPA. Buy more now. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always, Resident Evil 4 Clockwork Castellan Locations. He enjoys a brief reunion with LUH, disrupted shortly after she reveals her pregnancy. This was later released on DVD and Blu-ray. [citation needed][35]. Several scenes show a large IBM System/360 multi-computer installation. Not sure if thats what you were referring to when you said fixed or if theres something wrong with it and/or not to your liking. This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 09:56. As a publicity stunt, several actors were filmed having their first haircuts/shaves at unusual venues, with the results used in a promotional featurette titled Bald: The Making of THX 1138. Sketch the Cow Las mejores ofertas para Thx 1138 [Dvd Usato] estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! Then perhaps take that new version (with ending replaced) and make the minor edits required to restore the 1978 "George Lucas" release. The feature film was produced in a joint venture between Warner Bros. and American Zoetrope. Throughout, Ive sought to remove or change shots that significantly differ from the Laserdisc, while trying to keep as much HD as I possibly could. plus-circle Add Review. I need to get a 16mm tv spot for THX out to them to get scanned. So we fixed it. Regardless of THX's escape attempt or who he meets along the way, the courage to escape is what makes THX 1138 the hero of our story. on August 12, 2016. The picture quality of the Laserdisc rip that is out there is really rough. Yeah, on the one hand its a shame that even American Graffiti, a non-special effects driven film, had to be meddled with by George on all the digital releases, but on the other hand its such an inconsequential change that it doesnt negatively affect the film at all. Including the DVD and Blu ray. Please don't sue us. One of the prisoners is a "shell dweller", later called a "Wookiee". SRT 5752 shows them the exit and suggests to them that they may have been going in circles. It's quite obvious that this audio commentary has been created from separate interviews with the two and edited together, which lessens the overall impact of the track. The BD master for American Graffiti was an entirely new master that was supervised by Lucas himself, But unfortunately after he approved it was when Universal ruined it with their routine sharpening and heavy filtering. With a cold, bleak atmosphere and an entirely cynical view of the future of society, this is 1984 awash in an endless sea of white walls and shaved heads. b4mm25 On a sidenote, it's really interesting to see the differences between the marketing techniques of 1971 and 2004, and the original trailer is actually the only way to catch a glimpse of the unedited film on this 2-disc release. THX and LUH are arrested and THX undergoes drug therapy, and one of his kidneys is removed for donation purposes. Finally there are 6 trailers all in 2.35:1 for this film. It is the first directors cut from the late 70s since the original studio hacked up cut has never been on home video. on the Internet. [34] At that time, the film received an "R" rating (for "sexuality/nudity") from the MPAA, due to the changes to the ratings system since the original release (the original film was rated "GP", later changed to "PG"). This 88-minute film has been divided into 24 chapters, and no layer change was detected. I wish American Graffiti and THX 1138 would be shown some love. In an interview for the DVD compilation Reel Talent, which included Lucas's original 4EB short, Lucas stated that he chose the letters and numbers for their aesthetic qualities, especially their symmetry. For example, THX 138 is the license plate number of John Milner's hot rod in American Graffiti. Ive viewed both versions of the film and to be honest, it doesnt change much. This version has not been released on any home media. At this point a 35mm fan-preservation in 1080 is, for me, the OriginalTrilogy holy grail, simply because I think Star Wars will eventually get a hi-def official release at some point, but its no guarantee THX 1138 will ever be restored to what it was, and Id love to be able to put that original version of this movie on in a resolution better than Laserdisc. Id be just as happy with a fixed hybrid version. In the meantime, let's see how this release stacks up, shall we? In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly-controlled society.In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly-controlled society.In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly-controlled society. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola and co-written by Walter Murch, the film stars Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence, with Don Pedro Colley, Maggie McOmie and Ian Wolfe in supporting roles. I just say: meh. That doesnt seem to affect their value in any way. Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. Wasnt some of the text at the end about the characters fates altered slightly to sync up with the sequel though? The best I have found was an .mp4 file on archive.org, but the quality seems to be no better than that of a LaserDisc copy (maybe even worse). This original cut of THX1138 is prophetic in its prediction of the future. Overall, this is a fine presentation that (once again) makes the viewer forget they're watching a film that was released over 30 years ago. SEN attacks him and later wanders into a child-rearing area, strikes up a conversation with children and sits aimlessly until police androids apprehend him. He flew over the handlebars, was hit by the airborne motorcycle, landed in the street on his back, and slammed into the crashed car in which Duvall's character had escaped. THX-1138_Original_Cut.mp4: 12-Aug-2016 14:25: 510.1M: THX-1138_Original_Cut.ogv: 12-Aug-2016 17:11: 365.2M __ia_thumb.jpg: 06-Feb-2022 16:35: 4.6K . All Star Wars content, images, and likenesses are the property of their respective copyright owner. in early versions, a one-minute scene from Things to Come (1936)). Since George Lucas is a prick and doesn't want people watching anything other then his new ""improved"" CGI splooge-fest, its nice that you uploaded the original cut of the film. An abstract science-fiction allegory, THX 1138 stars Robert Duvall as a drug-numbed robot-builder who ditches the dope, learns to love, and tries to escape from an oppressive underground dystopia . The special-edition DVD adds digital effects that diminish the ingenuity of the low-budget original, but not too much. Many of the shaven-headed extras seen in the film were recruited from the nearby Synanon, an addiction recovery program which became a violent cult. So I ended up slowing down the truncated shot and interpolating some frames to match the run time. Overall, it's a great piece for anyone interested in film history, and as relevant to THX 1138 as any other bonus feature in recent memory. Its really only three scenes that were cut. Even though he had coveted final cut privileges, he was not fully satisfied with the released version. DONT MAKE THE SUN LAUGH AT YOU. Free delivery for many products! Chased by the police robots, THX and SRT are trapped in a control center, from which THX learns that LUH has been "consumed", and her name has been reassigned to her fetus, numbered 66691, in a growth chamber. sorry for the newb question but theres a few threads about this movie so its a little hard to keep track of. In 1977, after the success of Star Wars, THX 1138 was re-released with the footage that had been deleted by Warner Bros. back in but it still did not gain popularity. The guards inform THX that the surface is uninhabitable in a last-ditch attempt to convince him to surrender, but he is undeterred and continues up the ventilation shaft. The film received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office upon its initial release,[3] but has subsequently received critical acclaim and gained a cult followingparticularly in the aftermath of Lucas's success with Star Wars (1977). Lucas' recent Star Wars films seem like a thematic departure, with their emphasis on tight control and narrative arcana, but the extras on the THX 1138 disc reveal how Lucas' lifelong love of cartoons, samurais, and space jockeys trumps his hippie-era idealism. The original shot was different. 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It's no secret that the basic premise and philosophy behind THX 1138 was directly influenced by the world around it, and the current state of the film industry was no exception. Overall, it tends to favor the themes and philosophy behind the film, spending considerably less time regarding the technical aspects (whether that's good or bad depends on the viewer). The Hybrid Cut by TM2YC is currently the best way to go with THX 1138. That sounds pretty good. Bill Desowitz:And George mustve been very helpful in terms of remembering things, such as the main titles were the wrong color. . [1][2] For some of SEN's dialogue in the film, the script included excerpts from speeches by Richard Nixon. Uploaded by Basically this gets a bit weirder now because it seems the music was changed or Im totally wrong which I could be. WB cut footage from the film for its first theatrical run, and George added it back after its post Star Wars rerelease. 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