@@radiancereleases Thank you so much for replying. I feel that although we have physical release coming out for movies from Taiwan or Hong Kong, Mainland China is still underrepresented .
After initially being really impressed with hearing Fran talk About Radiance with several TH-camrs, I’m now getting slightly concerned. I remember him saying that bringing a wide range of genres first time to Blu-ray was a priority. Looking at the catalogue of releases and announced titles, there’s so many foreign language films that the label could easily be seen as too niche. Maybe it already is when there’s only about half a dozen English language titles in their catalogue and no more have been announced.
Thanks for your feedback. We do have plans for a wide range of genres but not necessarily from the Engish speaking world. The rest of world outnumbers Engish speaking countries so much that naturally we have more foreign language than not. Our focus is on the best films that inspire us. It would be easy to put out second rate English language films but we would rather keep quality as high as possible even if that means we appear more niche.
@@radiancereleases Thanks for reply which now makes me feel that there’ll be very few English language titles going forward. Naturally there’s a large pool of foreign language films available and I wouldn’t associate Radiance with anything BUT quality. Of course lower quality English language films shouldn’t be considered. Films that inspire me (and I assume yourself) like Miami Blues and Welcome to the Dollhouse were both very welcome and are both superb additions to anyone’s library. These films come from great film makers that Mainline studios have no intention of putting out on a physical format. I hope for more of these forgotten gems coming to Radiance as that was the message I got from your initial introduction videos. Maybe I was wrong or perhaps your direction has changed.
@@MsModestyBlaise Sadly there aren't many titles of the quality of Miami Blues and Welcome to the Dollhouse, though we do have a crop of them in our slate this year but for sure they are the minority. Many labels are focused on English language so there is also a need to avoid unnecessary overlap and competition with other labels who are already doing a fine job. But certainly, titles and filmmakers we are passionate about will find their way into our catalogue. But of our opening launch slate only a small portion was English and when we speak about titles and genres we don't necessarily factor language into that and these trends will continue. Certainly I'd encourage anyone to give foreign language titles a chance, even if they are not well known. I'd argue our best titles are not English language.
@@radiancereleases Thank you for being upfront and transparent, although receiving confirmation of what I predicted is like a blow to the stomach. Sure Miami Blues and Dollhouse were top tier, but I also enjoyed the Altman films as first time viewings. I don’t see other labels putting these kind of films out. This is where I saw Radiance fit in, at least that was the message I got from the initial interview with Geoff from Films at Home. I appreciate you don’t want to step on other labels but Eureka, Second Sight and Criterion all release foreign language films, just not to the same proportions as Radiance now seem to be, but you’re fine doing what they’re also doing. With regard to foreign language films I’m certainly not knocking quality, but given that reading subtitles is naturally a distraction when trying to fully absorb any film, I find the experience lacking. Then there’s the culture, style and film making differences that I just don’t connect with. Throw in a second niche, like horror, kung-fu or art house films, a niche within a niche if you like, interest in the collection becomes limited to say the least. I hope you are able to release more of what I thought you would and wish you the best.
I hear what you're saying but the label has simply moved in a different direction. Why? Maybe due to difficulty in licensing or excessive costs. I agree it's disappointing but let's see what happens.
Yes! Suzhou river, Moment of Romance and Sting of Death are the films I love that you release! !!
This looks brilliant
This looks good
Do you plan on releasing movies from other sixth generation directors such as Wang Xiaoshuai or Jia Zhangke?
Would love to but no immediate plans, hopefully in future.
@@radiancereleases Thank you so much for replying. I feel that although we have physical release coming out for movies from Taiwan or Hong Kong, Mainland China is still underrepresented .
I agree 100%.
After initially being really impressed with hearing Fran talk About Radiance with several TH-camrs, I’m now getting slightly concerned. I remember him saying that bringing a wide range of genres first time to Blu-ray was a priority. Looking at the catalogue of releases and announced titles, there’s so many foreign language films that the label could easily be seen as too niche. Maybe it already is when there’s only about half a dozen English language titles in their catalogue and no more have been announced.
Thanks for your feedback. We do have plans for a wide range of genres but not necessarily from the Engish speaking world. The rest of world outnumbers Engish speaking countries so much that naturally we have more foreign language than not. Our focus is on the best films that inspire us. It would be easy to put out second rate English language films but we would rather keep quality as high as possible even if that means we appear more niche.
@@radiancereleases Thanks for reply which now makes me feel that there’ll be very few English language titles going forward. Naturally there’s a large pool of foreign language films available and I wouldn’t associate Radiance with anything BUT quality. Of course lower quality English language films shouldn’t be considered. Films that inspire me (and I assume yourself) like Miami Blues and Welcome to the Dollhouse were both very welcome and are both superb additions to anyone’s library. These films come from great film makers that Mainline studios have no intention of putting out on a physical format. I hope for more of these forgotten gems coming to Radiance as that was the message I got from your initial introduction videos. Maybe I was wrong or perhaps your direction has changed.
@@MsModestyBlaise Sadly there aren't many titles of the quality of Miami Blues and Welcome to the Dollhouse, though we do have a crop of them in our slate this year but for sure they are the minority. Many labels are focused on English language so there is also a need to avoid unnecessary overlap and competition with other labels who are already doing a fine job. But certainly, titles and filmmakers we are passionate about will find their way into our catalogue. But of our opening launch slate only a small portion was English and when we speak about titles and genres we don't necessarily factor language into that and these trends will continue. Certainly I'd encourage anyone to give foreign language titles a chance, even if they are not well known. I'd argue our best titles are not English language.
@@radiancereleases Thank you for being upfront and transparent, although receiving confirmation of what I predicted is like a blow to the stomach. Sure Miami Blues and Dollhouse were top tier, but I also enjoyed the Altman films as first time viewings. I don’t see other labels putting these kind of films out. This is where I saw Radiance fit in, at least that was the message I got from the initial interview with Geoff from Films at Home. I appreciate you don’t want to step on other labels but Eureka, Second Sight and Criterion all release foreign language films, just not to the same proportions as Radiance now seem to be, but you’re fine doing what they’re also doing.
With regard to foreign language films I’m certainly not knocking quality, but given that reading subtitles is naturally a distraction when trying to fully absorb any film, I find the experience lacking. Then there’s the culture, style and film making differences that I just don’t connect with. Throw in a second niche, like horror, kung-fu or art house films, a niche within a niche if you like, interest in the collection becomes limited to say the least.
I hope you are able to release more of what I thought you would and wish you the best.
I hear what you're saying but the label has simply moved in a different direction. Why? Maybe due to difficulty in licensing or excessive costs. I agree it's disappointing but let's see what happens.