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Computer Chess (Blu-ray) (2013)
An artificially intelligent comedy from the director of Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation.Director: Andrew Bujalski
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with Deep Blue programmer Murray Campbell
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Extras:"How to Operate a Sony AVC-3260 with Matthias Grunsky" 1969 Sony AVC-3260 Video Camera Tutorial (4:41)
2019 Austin Film Society Q&A (24:08)
Reference Chess Games #1-8 (45:17)
"Andrew Bujalski Meets with a Hollywood Executive" Kickstarter video (3:09)
Hot Old Personal Computers #1-6 (5:20)
Interviews from 2013 [1080p]:
- Andrew Bujalski in Conversation with Craig Keller (28:28)
- Alex Lipschultz in Conversation with Jon Robertson (21:16)
- Wiley Wiggins in Conversation with Craig Keller (21:32)
Sundance Promo (2:36)
Theatrical trailer (1:56)
"Alternate" trailer (2:17)
"Alternate Alternate" trailer (1:45)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 stereo (48kHz/24bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:First pressing includes a cardboard slip-case.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary with Deep Blue programmer Murray Campbell
Audio commentary with an enthusiastic stoner (actor Kent Osborne)
Interviews from 2013 [1080p]
- Andrew Bujalski in Conversation with Craig Keller (28:27)
- Wiley Wiggins in Conversation with Craig Keller (21:31)
- Alex Lipschultz in Conversation with Jon Robertson (21:15)
Promotional Material
- "Andrew Bujalski Meets with a Hollywood Executive" Kickstarter video (3:10)
- Hot Old Personal Computers #1-6 (5:26)
- Reference Chess Games #1-8 (45:25)
- How to Operate a Sony AVC-3260 with Matthias Grunsky (4:42)
- Sundance Promo (2:37)
- London Film Festival Introduction (1:37)
"Analog Goose" 2013 short film by Andrew Bujalski (1:35)
Trailers
- Trailer #1 (1:58)
- Trailer #2 (2:21)
- Outtake Trailer (1:47)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 stereo (48kHz/24bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in 1080i 60Hz, except where noted.
All extras are in English with no subtitles.
Includes a 32-page booklet featuring the essay "Command Lines" by Craig Keller. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Both editions have similar extras with some slight differences.
The Region A Kino Lorber release includes an Austin Film Festival Q&A and a trailer for the AI sequel.
The UK Region free Eureka includes a London Film Festival Introduction and "Analog Goose" 2013 short film.
General Notes:
The film was mostly shot on old Sony analog video cameras, with a short sequence shot on 16mm film. The director's preferred framerate for exhibition is 30fps/60Hz.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A 10th Anniversary Special Edition America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (91:19).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (91:07).
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 08/01/14
Comparison last updated by Noor_Razzak on 16/11/23UPDATE LOG:
08/01/14: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
06/03/21: Removed extraneous DVD info, minor corrections to extras, added notes, added Winner notes, updated tagline.
16/11/23 - Region A version added.
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