MusicManiac Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Flash Gordon 25th Anniversary DVD Cinematical has posted on the UK exclusive release of Flash Gordon (25th Anniversary Edition) DVD. Though the US seems to be heartlessly ignoring Flash Gordon's 25th anniversary, readers in the UK (or those with a region-free DVD player) can celebrate with a totally kickass new DVD edition. Included on the disc (which reportedly offers a great transfer) are two commentary tracks, one by director Mike Hodges, and the other by costar Brian Blessed, as well an episode of the original Flash Gordon serial (starring Buster Crabbe). This is good news. I currently own an old copy of Flash Gordon on DVD but the picture quality is questionable and there is no special features -well a trailer, but they all have that-. What truly puckers my ass, is that this galactic adventure classic will not be released in the US -or Canada even-. Luckily I have a region-free DVD player, but that isn't going to make it any easier to get my hands on Flash. I am looking forward to sitting back on my sofa with a fat bowl ... of popcorn ... and enjoying movie moments like Flash (Sam Jones) playing football in the royal palace, Princess Aura (Ornella Muti) tied to a torture table, Ming (Max von Sydow) -Ming rocks-, and the awesome soundtrack performed by Queen is remastered. Are you a fan of this Sci-Fi classic? If so and you live in the States or Canada, what are your feelings on the UK release only? Finally; if you have experience purchasing DVD's from overseas, give us some helpful resources and things to look out for when taking on this type of hunt. Hail Ming! Forget the hi-tech droidery of the current strain of sci-fi, Flash Gordon time warps us thirty years back into the baroque world of wedding-cake sky castles, crystal swords, hawk-men, and chaps who have just twelve hours to save the world, armed only with a lantern jaw and a clean pairof tights. The narrative is a little plodding, but adult punters will soon slip back into areverie for the lost visions of Saturday morning cinema, and their kids can get off on the extraordinary undercurrent of febrile sexuality. Acting honours go to von Sydow as Ming the Merciless and Mariangela Melato as his dark-eyed henchperson. Flash himself is as thick as a brick, but will no doubt appeal to gentlemen who prefer blondes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'm sure we could pick one up for you and post it over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicManiac Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Still pissed this never got released over here where the fuckin movie was produced and made. SoF I might have to take you up on your offer brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Never did see this all the way through. Although, I do vaguely remember watching a parody on Skinimax some years back. I believe it was called Flesh Gordon. More of a soft-core tpye than a parody, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganny McVagflaps Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Homoeroticism....tooo....much....to...taaaakkkkkeeee.... The Flesh Gordon movies are the best. Definitly a big part of my formative years.... Also the dude who plays Flesh in part 2 is gonna be Omega Red in X-Men 3. I'm sorry for doubting you Mr. Ratner. X3 will be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 There was more than one movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Are you a fan of this Sci-Fi classic? If so and you live in the States or Canada, what are your feelings on the UK release only? You want to know how I feel about this . Here goes The brits can sons of I've been going online looking for two copys (one for MusicManiac) I keep finding the dvd but I have no idea how much is it from american $ to brit pound. I'll try my luck at the comicbook store on friday. That is if you don't mind a burn copy for the time being MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganny McVagflaps Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 There was more than one movie? Yeah, Flesh Gordon 2 was the fucking goods. Go forth and fnid a VHS of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 xe.net has a good converter on it. The offer still stands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 xe.net has a good converter on it. The offer still stands... Nice link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicManiac Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 You want to know how I feel about this . Here goes The brits can sons of I've been going online looking for two copys (one for MusicManiac) I keep finding the dvd but I have no idea how much is it from american $ to brit pound. I'll try my luck at the comicbook store on friday. That is if you don't mind a burn copy for the time being MM. Not at all comrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 DVD comes out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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