Breathless (1960) - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 02-15-2014, 09:10 AM

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newginafets · 02-15-2014, 10:08 AM

Whats the different with the previous release?

PopcornBandit · 02-15-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by newginafets

Whats the different with the previous release?

I think it just includes the blu-ray.

I KEEL YOU · 02-15-2014, 11:33 AM

A little off topic, but did anyone else catch the Breathless reference in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart the other day? Completely caught me off guard.

MifuneFan · 02-15-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by newginafets

Whats the different with the previous release?

It includes DVD's now, and the packaging is thicker/sturdier

The Great Owl · 02-15-2014, 01:19 PM

I'm going to see a 35mm theatrical showing of Breathless here in Atlanta at the Midtown Art Cinema on March 11. If any of you out there are attending this, drop me a line.

Such a great movie!

jello_02 · 02-15-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm going to see a 35mm theatrical showing of Breathless here in Atlanta at the Midtown Art Cinema on March 11. If any of you out there are attending this, drop me a line.

Such a great movie!

i used to live in atl and i would've watched all those movies on those upcoming tuesdays. well most of them anyways.

The Great Owl · 02-15-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jello_02

i used to live in atl and i would've watched all those movies on those upcoming tuesdays. well most of them anyways.

I've already booked my tickets for the 35 mm showing of Seven Samurai on March 4 and for the showing of Breathless. I'd like to catch the rest of them, but it's sort of a hassle to drive into the city on weeknights.

[Show spoiler]

#Darren · 02-15-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It includes DVD's now, and the packaging is thicker/sturdier

I'd rather the original release without the DVD's. Is the original OOP?

blooregard_q_kazoo · 04-28-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've already booked my tickets for the 35 mm showing of Seven Samurai on March 4 and for the showing of Breathless. I'd like to catch the rest of them, but it's sort of a hassle to drive into the city on weeknights.

[Show spoiler]

That sounds like one hell of a theater that you have there! I'm jealous.

Scottie · 08-16-2016, 12:52 AM

Remember when Criterion released this film on Blu-ray and then re-released it in a Dual Format edition?

Well now they're re-releasing it a third time without the DVD.

https://www.amazon.com/Breathless-Cr...ords=criterion

llj · 08-16-2016, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Remember when Criterion released this film on Blu-ray and then re-released it in a Dual Format edition?

Well now they're re-releasing it a third time without the DVD.

https://www.amazon.com/Breathless-Cr...ords=criterion

And they still haven't released an edition with a copy of the New York Herald Tribune from the summer of 1959 yet! Or a replica of Seberg's T-Shirt!

tisdivine · 08-16-2016, 12:05 PM

Does anyone know for sure if it's still a digi? Usually when they drop the dvd's don't they revert back to the plastic cases?

Scottie · 11-15-2016, 02:55 PM

If anyone plans to purchase the re-re-release, can you please provide photos? Thanks!

RockyIII · 02-22-2021, 01:21 PM

Is the 4K edition worth the upgrade?

Gunsnroses092789 · 02-22-2021, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Is the 4K edition worth the upgrade?

Judge for yourself

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...1&l=0&i=5&go=1

It certainly is an upgrade, but the Criterion disc is still no slouch.

RockyIII · 02-22-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Judge for yourself

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...1&l=0&i=5&go=1

It certainly is an upgrade, but the Criterion disc is still no slouch.

So why do I keep hearing that near black levels are a mess on the 4K edition wherea they are more stable on the 1080p edition?

Gunsnroses092789 · 02-22-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

So why do I keep hearing that near black levels are a mess on the 4K edition wherea they are more stable on the 1080p edition?

Not sure - personal tastes, maybe? While I can't comment on this particular case, some people thinks darker/blacker is always better, but it's not always the case. It depends on the film and the intended look. The screen caps comparison, to me, seems like the 4K has better contrast. Sorry I couldn't be of more help...

RockyIII · 02-22-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Not sure - personal tastes, maybe? While I can't comment on this particular case, some people thinks darker/blacker is always better, but it's not always the case. It depends on the film and the intended look. The screen caps comparison, to me, seems like the 4K has better contrast. Sorry I couldn't be of more help...

Quite the contrary this was a lot of help. I am yet to find a film which did not benefit at all from a 4K upgrade

Gunsnroses092789 · 02-22-2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Quite the contrary this was a lot of help. I am yet to find a film which did not benefit at all from a 4K upgrade

Same. While Terminator 2 & Iron Man are a bit disappointing due to the grain scrubbing, personally I still find them the best presentations of the films on home video. And then you have Don't Look Now, Spartacus and It's a Wonderful Life which are revelations

02-15-2014, 09:10 AM	#1
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Breathless (1960) First Pressing (2010) - DISCONTINUED Second Pressing (2014) - DISCONTINUED Third Pressing (2016) Last edited by Scottie; 03-19-2018 at 09:31 PM.

02-15-2014, 10:08 AM	#2
newginafets Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Redlands, CA 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:5579 Trading Score:223	Whats the different with the previous release?

02-15-2014, 11:33 AM	#4
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	A little off topic, but did anyone else catch the Breathless reference in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart the other day? Completely caught me off guard.

02-15-2014, 01:19 PM	#6
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I'm going to see a 35mm theatrical showing of Breathless here in Atlanta at the Midtown Art Cinema on March 11. If any of you out there are attending this, drop me a line. Such a great movie!

08-16-2016, 12:52 AM	#11
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Remember when Criterion released this film on Blu-ray and then re-released it in a Dual Format edition? Well now they're re-releasing it a third time without the DVD. https://www.amazon.com/Breathless-Cr...ords=criterion

08-16-2016, 12:05 PM	#13
tisdivine Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Miami/Brooklyn/Vegas 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Does anyone know for sure if it's still a digi? Usually when they drop the dvd's don't they revert back to the plastic cases?

11-15-2016, 02:55 PM	#14
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	If anyone plans to purchase the re-re-release, can you please provide photos? Thanks!

02-22-2021, 01:21 PM	#15
RockyIII Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Miami, Fl Trading Score:25	Is the 4K edition worth the upgrade?

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