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It's a great film. I have the DVD. The rerelease might have something to do with the actors and writer strikes causing a lack of new releases though.
by SideburnsOfDoom 3y ago
It's a great film.
I have the DVD.
The rerelease might have something to do with the actors and writer strikes causing a lack of new releases though.
- kranke155 3y agoRestoring a film will take a year or more. The size of this theatrical release might be related to the strikes (are we out of movies yet?) but the restoration was planned out years ago most likely.
- tapotatonumber9 3y agoNot sure about that. A teaser was released around 16/18 March which was two or so days before WGA and AMPTO negotiations started (according to Forbes). It’s fun!: https://youtu.be/BwuQtdb4guo https://youtu.be/BwuQtdb4guo
- ascagnel_ 3y agoAdditionally, the rerelease is being handled by A24[0], who signed on to the WGA/SAG-AFTRA back in July[1]. [0]: https://a24films.com/films/stop-making-sense https://a24films.com/films/stop-making-sense [1]: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/sag-aftra-independent-projects-waivers-1235673546/ https://variety.com/2023/film/news/sag-aftra-independent-pro...
- SideburnsOfDoom 3y agoYes, this gives A24 a gap into which to release. Don't get me wrong, A24 have made some great films lately. But having less competition at present surely helps them as well. We might have heard less about this re-release if there had been other movie hype / news going on at present. E.g. the big name stars of Dune Part 2 would be be gearing up for the launch trail now if they weren't on strike and the release date pushed back "because its stars cannot promote the movie whilst the Hollywood actors' strike was ongoing" ( https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66615759 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66615759)