Earlier in the week, “Glen” left a comment on an earlier post, reporting back after watching 12th January’s online screening of Metropolitan, with a Whit Stillman Q&A. Perhaps the most eagerly awaited news is a possible release date for Damsels in Distress:
Regarding the release date for Damsels In Distress — Mr Stillman said April 6th for North America, New Zealand get it two weeks after that. He is hoping it will make it’s UK debut around the same time, if not, expect it in the fall.
So, a while to wait yet, but not too far away. I hope those of us in the UK don’t have to wait till near the end of the year though…
Second, there’s a possibility of the first Blu-Ray release of a Stillman film:
Regarding any blu-ray release of his movies, Mr Stillman said that criterion mastered either Metropolitian or The Last Days Of Disco when they brought those titles, but he couldn’t remember which one. Whichever one it is may well see a criterion blu release down the line.
Which is also good, if tentative, news. Thanks for the report Glen!
If you head over to the official Damsels in Distress website, it has April 6 listed as the opening date in New York and Los Angeles. Can’t wait!!
http://www.sonyclassics.com/damselsindistress