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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - in this new audio commentary, director Gary Fleder and writer Scott Rosenberg discuss the genesis of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and Miramax's involvement with it, the cast that was assembled at a time when many terrific actors were interested in doing unconventional parts, the rejection of Tony Scott (who wanted to direct the film), the symbolism behind the decision to set the film in Denver (not in traditional "gangster cities", like Chicago, LA, and New York), Andy Garcia's terrific character transformation, and the very dark material that gives the film's its identity.
- Commentary Two - in this new audio commentary, critic Daniel Kremer deconstructs Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and shares various bits of information about its conception, production, and reception.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - in this new audio commentary, director Gary Fleder and writer Scott Rosenberg discuss the genesis of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and Miramax's involvement with it, the cast that was assembled at a time when many terrific actors were interested in doing unconventional parts, the rejection of Tony Scott (who wanted to direct the film), the symbolism behind the decision to set the film in Denver (not in traditional "gangster cities", like Chicago, LA, and New York), Andy Garcia's terrific character transformation, and the very dark material that gives the film's its identity.
- Commentary Two - in this new audio commentary, critic Daniel Kremer deconstructs Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and shares various bits of information about its conception, production, and reception.
- "Things to Perform in Denver When You're Dead" - in this archival program, Andy Garcia explains what immediately attracted him to Scott Rosenberg's screenplay for Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, and discusses his initial encounter with Gary Fleder, the unique slang that is heard throughout the film, the chemistry between the stars, what it was like to work with Christopher Walken, the unique qualities of his character and his business. Mr. Garcia even discusses the possibility of a second film with the same characters causing noise on the other side. The program was produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and first appeared on Australian label Imprint Films' Blu-ray release of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- "Things to Direct in Denver When You're Dead" - in this archival program, director Gary Fleder recalls the exact moment during the early 1990s when Miramax became involved with Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and he went to work on it, Tony Scott's attempt to take over the film, how Pulp Fiction permanently overshadowed it, the arrival of Andy Garcia and how it legitimized the project, etc. There are some terrific comments about the casting of Treat Williams and Roger Ebert's take on the film as well. The program was produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and first appeared on Australian label Imprint Films' Blu-ray release of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
- "Things to Write in Denver When You're Dead" - in this archival program, screenwriter Scott Rosenberg recalls how he ended up in Los Angeles and started writing, and discusses the original ideas that became the foundation of his screenplay for Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, his collaboration with Gary Fleder, the great cast that was assembled for the film, the unique slang and the overlapping of comedy and drama, etc. There are some very interesting comments about the tightening up of the narrative, which was structured differently in the screenplay, and the manner in which it hurts the romance between Andy Garcia and Gabrielle Anwar. The program was produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and first appeared on Australian label Imprint Films' Blu-ray release of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. In English, not subtitled. (18 min).
- "Things to Design in Denver When You're Dead" - in this archival program, production designer Nelson Coates discusses some of the things that needed to be accomplished during the pre-production process, the unique locations in Denver that were chosen for key sequences, the bar and stage that was created for Buddy Guy's performance, and the promotional campaigns for the film in America and Europe. The program was produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and first appeared on Australian label Imprint Films' Blu-ray release of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. In English, not subtitled. (24 min).
- Production Featurette - this archival EPK, produced for Miramax, gathers clips from interviews with Andy Garcia, director Gary Fleder, writer Scott Rosenberg, co-producer Cathy Konrad, executive producer Marie Cantin, and producer Cary Woods, amongst others. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).
- Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
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