Tokyo Story　(東京物語 - 1953) - Blu-ray Forum

GxyExpress999 · 07-27-2013, 01:44 AM

Tokyo Story　(東京物語 - 1953)

Release date: July 6, 2013

- New 4K scan / Frame-by-frame restoration
- Supervised by assistant cinematographer Takashi Kawamata
- Audio supervised by Yasuyoshi Tanaka (Ozu's assistant director in his films)

Shochiku Restoration Before & After (in Japanese)

Xtempo · 07-27-2013, 01:49 AM

that looks fantastic

Is it English friendly?

GxyExpress999 · 07-27-2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

that looks fantastic

Is it English friendly?

Yes it is!

Xtempo · 07-27-2013, 02:13 AM

I should have check the listing. So it comes with a book? I wish I could order it now but I have to save money

GxyExpress999 · 07-27-2013, 05:04 AM

Just finished watching the film...

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

I should have check the listing. So it comes with a book? I wish I could order it now but I have to save money

Yes the package (first 5000 units) comes with a script/photo book (104 pages in Japanese) and a slipcase.

Xtempo · 07-28-2013, 12:41 AM

wish I could get it. I might save up some and see. I wish Floating Weeds is on BD since I saw that one first before Tokyo Story and the rest he did. (though I think I've not seen them all but I hope to one day see and own all Ozu films he's one of my favorite directors

)

GxyExpress999 · 07-28-2013, 01:11 AM

Or you can also wait for the possible criterion release.

trombone dixie · 07-28-2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

wish I could get it. I might save up some and see. I wish Floating Weeds is on BD since I saw that one first before Tokyo Story and the rest he did. (though I think I've not seen them all but I hope to one day see and own all Ozu films he's one of my favorite directors

)

Masters of Cinema released Floating Weeds on BD.

trombone dixie · 07-28-2013, 02:49 AM

Did you order through AMZ.jp?

GxyExpress999 · 07-28-2013, 02:54 AM

Yes, with a bunch of other BDs.

trombone dixie · 07-28-2013, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

Yes, with a bunch of other BDs.

The shipping price ($22.00) is holding me back on this one.

GxyExpress999 · 07-28-2013, 04:50 AM

Yeah it's expensive unless you order a lot of stuff. USD/JPY exchange rate is much better than last year though.

trombone dixie · 07-28-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

Yeah it's expensive unless you order a lot of stuff. USD/JPY exchange rate is much better than last year though.

Aside from JP Studio Ghibli films, there isn't anything else I'm looking to order from Japan. I may have to slap a couple of Studio Ghibli releases on to warrant the shipping cost.

Xtempo · 07-28-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

Or you can also wait for the possible criterion release.

which will take forever.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trombone dixie

Masters of Cinema released Floating Weeds on BD.

never knew that. Is Masters of Cinema released in UK so would it be region A friendly?

Umi · 07-28-2013, 05:12 PM

Thank you, GxyExpress999!
I didn't know about this release until now, but I managed to order the last copy with a book and a splicase from CDJapan.

Umi · 07-28-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

never knew that. Is Masters of Cinema released in UK so would it be region A friendly?

Unfortunately no, Floating Weeds BD (as well as other MoC BDs I own) is region B locked.

bluesilo · 07-28-2013, 05:23 PM

Easily in my top ten films ever after watching it last year. I know that's no surprise given how much acclaim the film has. I might have to do a Ghibli + Tokyo Story order as well since I won't be able to wait for Criterion on this one.

GxyExpress999 · 07-28-2013, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umi

Thank you, GxyExpress999!
I didn't know about this release until now, but I managed to order the last copy with a book and a splicase from CDJapan.

Mansinthe · 07-28-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesilo

Easily in my top ten films ever after watching it last year. I know that's no surprise given how much acclaim the film has. I might have to do a Ghibli + Tokyo Story order as well since I won't be able to wait for Criterion on this one.

why dont you just buy the UK release from BFI? i got mine for around 12$ ...

GxyExpress999 · 07-28-2013, 06:24 PM

- Sourced from a 4K master
- Supervised by assistant cinematographer Takashi Kawamata
- Audio supervised by Yasuyoshi Tanaka (Ozu's assistant director in his films)
etc.

Shochiku Restoration Before & After (in Japanese)

07-28-2013, 12:41 AM	#6
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	wish I could get it. I might save up some and see. I wish Floating Weeds is on BD since I saw that one first before Tokyo Story and the rest he did. (though I think I've not seen them all but I hope to one day see and own all Ozu films he's one of my favorite directors)

07-27-2013, 01:49 AM	#2
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	that looks fantastic Is it English friendly?

07-27-2013, 02:13 AM	#4
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	I should have check the listing. So it comes with a book? I wish I could order it now but I have to save money

07-28-2013, 01:11 AM	#7
GxyExpress999 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:US of A Home Theater Gallery:7	Or you can also wait for the possible criterion release.

07-28-2013, 02:49 AM	#9
trombone dixie Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Salty City, UT Blu-ray collection:925 Trading Score:63	Did you order through AMZ.jp?

07-28-2013, 02:54 AM	#10
GxyExpress999 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:US of A Home Theater Gallery:7	Yes, with a bunch of other BDs.

07-28-2013, 04:50 AM	#12
GxyExpress999 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:US of A Home Theater Gallery:7	Yeah it's expensive unless you order a lot of stuff. USD/JPY exchange rate is much better than last year though.

07-28-2013, 05:12 PM	#15
Umi Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:203	Thank you, GxyExpress999! I didn't know about this release until now, but I managed to order the last copy with a book and a splicase from CDJapan.

07-28-2013, 05:23 PM	#17
bluesilo Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northeast Blu-ray collection:415 Blu-ray reviews:1	Easily in my top ten films ever after watching it last year. I know that's no surprise given how much acclaim the film has. I might have to do a Ghibli + Tokyo Story order as well since I won't be able to wait for Criterion on this one.

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