Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

[beamish14]

Yes, but will it be uncut?

It’s amazing how less than 5 seconds of screen time has been so problematic all these years later. Most 35mm prints that still screen in North America are the cut version

[Zot!]

Yes, but will it be uncut?

Eh, it would be nice if they had both, but the cut version was the original US theatrical version, so I don't care much. The digital masking in Mullholland Dr was actually only added for video release, but remains the official version in perpetuity. The real selling point here will be a new clean 4K transfer.

I would fully expect the Criterion will feature the substantial bonus footage for WIld at Heart though.

[Finch]

Are we talking about the scene where Bobby Peru blasts his own head off and Lynch masked it with smoke to secure the R rating? I don't recall the European versions featuring the unmasked shot either.

The torture of Johnnie Farragut was longer but that was already trimmed after test audiences walked out.