sweetsmellofsuccess Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I saw The Sterile Cuckoo for the first time yesterday, and immensely enjoyed it. However, I went on IMDB early this morning and there were a couple of posts saying the print aired on TCM was an edited version. Did anyone notice this when they saw the film? Nothing I saw looked cut or edited out, but it's possible I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterhere Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Love "The Sterile Cuckoo"... Affecting story of how love goes bad (anyone who's loved and lost will recognize the sad, but inevitable, progression); Liza Minelli is amazing in this, and her male lead strikes just the right note (only three characters total). One of my favorites; thanks, TCM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibi Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I dont know. I caught part of it, but I didnt remember much about the movie from when I first saw it. Although Liza does a good job, I never liked the movie and I really couldnt stand her character then or now. It wouldnt be the first time TCM has shown an edited version of a movie. It may have been a version that was shown on network television. I noticed it wasnt wide screen either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolisforever Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The version on TCM was slightly edited. When Pookie jumps into bed at the chilly motel, they took out the word 'a s s'. And a small scene was missing once Pookie joined Jerry at his dorm for Easter vacation. Pookie makes lunch for them both and then quietly asks Jerry if it's okay to speak. He answers yes, say whatever you want. She responds with a comical shriek, and then looks to Jerry for his response. But he just smiles sourly at her, indicating that he's growing tired of her. This scene is included in the VHS version, so I don't know why TCM showed an edited, pan-and-scan print. Those edits were present, and its puzzling and irritating. After all, TCM advertises it's films as being "uncut" - they must have used a print already altered for broadcast TV. I am ASHAMED of TCM! Message was edited by: Metropolisforever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzcutter Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 This scene is included in the VHS version, so I don't know why TCM showed an edited, pan-and-scan print.>> This happens from time to time. It just means that the distributor or studio sent an edited, pan and scan version instead of the uncut, widescreen version. TCM likely didn't discover the error until it was too late. When this happens, they try to get the correct version to show at a later date. There's no reason to be ashamed of TCM. Sometimes, things don't go according to plan. It happens. They'll do their best to get the correct version and air it at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsmellofsuccess Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I've also noticed with a pan-and-scan print, TCM can sometimes find a widescreen print later on. Let's keep our fingers crossed they'll be able to find a way to show the film in letterbox format in the future (as well as The Tin Star and Love With the Proper Stranger, which were also shown in pan-and-scan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfp2 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Things like this happen now and then. The TCM programmer has said several times on these forums that they ALWAYS order an unedited and OAR version of every film they show, but have no control over what is actually sent to them. What would you do if your were in TCM's shoes? An edited version arrives just a few days before it's scheduled to be shown and you can't get the correct one in time. Do you cancel the showing and show a different movie, at the last minute, or do you show the version you have? Either way, you're going to have a some upset viewers. If it were me, I'd do exactly what TCM does and run what I have and try to make it right later on. A lot of viewers like p&s versions and don't object to edits either and those of us who do care and have been with TCM for a long time appreciate all their efforts and are understanding. So about the only complaints they'd get are from people unfamiliar with TCM's policy or those who are who have nothing better to do than make a big deal over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGMWBRKO Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Paramount supplied us with the ABC-Television edited version. It will be replaced before our February 5th airing. The new master is 107:13. Unfortunately they do not have a Letterbox master. Sorry for the inconvience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsmellofsuccess Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 No problem at all, MGMWBRKO. I'm glad you folks at TCM were able to fix the situation. That's all we could ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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