One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977) - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 02-15-2019, 08:50 PM

thebratpackwrangler · 02-15-2019, 09:22 PM

Can’t wait to grab this one

PaperThinWalls · 02-15-2019, 10:33 PM

I think I have a mighty good guess on who restored this judging by the images featured on Criterion's site...

jakdstew · 02-15-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PaperThinWalls

I think I have a mighty good guess on who restored this judging by the images featured on Criterion's site...

Well, it was supervised by both the director and the cinematographer.

Gacivory · 02-15-2019, 11:03 PM

I for one love Agnes Varda and am overjoyed by this release!

PaperThinWalls · 02-15-2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jakdstew

Well, it was supervised by both the director and the cinematographer.

Makes no difference, unfortunately. Eclair's or Ritrovata's signature color-grading negates their supervision.

javi92 · 02-16-2019, 02:38 AM

More Varda on disc is never a bad thing

Kyle15 · 02-16-2019, 04:23 AM

I've never heard of this but I love the cover art. It looks interesting so I might pick it up with Funny Games and Blue Velvet.

Gacivory · 03-29-2019, 02:01 PM

RIP Agnes Varda

PaperThinWalls · 05-09-2019, 12:55 PM

Eclair has struck again.

kmhofmann · 08-05-2019, 06:15 AM

For what it's worth, the disc in the UK "The Agnès Varda Collection" box set uses the exact same transfer, with the same restoration notes before the feature. Although Criterion's compression is a bit stronger (Curzon Artificial Eye's compression is very weak).

johnpaul2 · 08-05-2019, 09:26 AM

L.E. Diapaon isnt a guy but a company.

TravisTylerBlack · 08-05-2019, 08:15 PM

The Artificial Eye set is a great value considering how many of Varda's best titles are included. Great option for region free buyers.

kmhofmann · 08-05-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TravisTylerBlack

The Artificial Eye set is a great value considering how many of Varda's best titles are included. Great option for region free buyers.

I totally agree, but the encoding/compression on some of the titles is really pretty shit. But still a good deal.

TravisTylerBlack · 08-05-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kmhofmann

I totally agree, but the encoding/compression on some of the titles is really pretty shit. But still a good deal.

Could you link some comparisons? The few I've viewed look quite good.

kmhofmann · 08-05-2019, 09:15 PM

I can't find good on-line comparisons, and without having checked all the discs:
The encoding on L'Une chante, L'Autre Pas is not very good, and the compression on La Pointe-Courte is also pretty questionable. The latter is a BD-25, and some of the darker, more uniform textures are seriously starved for bits. The restoration itself is gorgeous, if one ignores the milky black levels, and full of high-frequency detail.

Dupey compression on La Pointe-Courte see e.g. this example - just look at her dress or the door (ugh). Also, the wallpaper shouldn't quite look like this.

The other discs are probably not very different, but again, didn't double check.

BenOswald · 08-12-2019, 05:17 AM

Blind-rented this & really enjoyed it.

Loved the look, music and Varda-esque brooding.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 08-12-2019, 01:20 PM

I saw OSTOD on the Criterion Disk earlier this summer; it was my first time seeing this movie. Excellent print, and one of Varda's best films. Really enjoyed the story spanning at least a decade?! involving two friends, and how their lives were affected by the era that they were living through. Also interesting to see the different life path(s) taken by these two women.

I'm a huge fan of '70's films, and this was one of the best from that decade. AFAIK, this is the first time this movie has seen a Region 1 DVD/Blu release.

02-15-2019, 08:50 PM	#1
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977) Last edited by Scottie; 01-08-2020 at 07:15 PM.

02-15-2019, 09:22 PM	#2
thebratpackwrangler Active Member Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:1035	Can’t wait to grab this one

02-15-2019, 10:33 PM	#3
PaperThinWalls Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Chicago, Illinois 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:370	I think I have a mighty good guess on who restored this judging by the images featured on Criterion's site...

02-15-2019, 11:03 PM	#5
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5612 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	I for one love Agnes Varda and am overjoyed by this release!

02-16-2019, 02:38 AM	#7
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	More Varda on disc is never a bad thing

02-16-2019, 04:23 AM	#8
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	I've never heard of this but I love the cover art. It looks interesting so I might pick it up with Funny Games and Blue Velvet.

03-29-2019, 02:01 PM	#9
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5612 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	RIP Agnes Varda

05-09-2019, 12:55 PM	#10
PaperThinWalls Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Chicago, Illinois 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:370	Eclair has struck again.

08-05-2019, 06:15 AM	#11
kmhofmann Special Member Member since:Apr 2016 Blu-ray reviews:1	For what it's worth, the disc in the UK "The Agnès Varda Collection" box set uses the exact same transfer, with the same restoration notes before the feature. Although Criterion's compression is a bit stronger (Curzon Artificial Eye's compression is very weak).

08-05-2019, 09:26 AM	#12
johnpaul2 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2018	L.E. Diapaon isnt a guy but a company.

08-05-2019, 08:15 PM	#13
TravisTylerBlack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:508 Blu-ray collection:3301	The Artificial Eye set is a great value considering how many of Varda's best titles are included. Great option for region free buyers.

08-05-2019, 09:15 PM	#16
kmhofmann Special Member Member since:Apr 2016 Blu-ray reviews:1	I can't find good on-line comparisons, and without having checked all the discs: The encoding on L'Une chante, L'Autre Pas is not very good, and the compression on La Pointe-Courte is also pretty questionable. The latter is a BD-25, and some of the darker, more uniform textures are seriously starved for bits. The restoration itself is gorgeous, if one ignores the milky black levels, and full of high-frequency detail. Dupey compression on La Pointe-Courte see e.g. this example - just look at her dress or the door (ugh). Also, the wallpaper shouldn't quite look like this. The other discs are probably not very different, but again, didn't double check.

08-12-2019, 05:17 AM	#17
BenOswald Senior Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:64 Trading Score:1	Blind-rented this & really enjoyed it. Loved the look, music and Varda-esque brooding.

08-12-2019, 01:20 PM	#18
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	I saw OSTOD on the Criterion Disk earlier this summer; it was my first time seeing this movie. Excellent print, and one of Varda's best films. Really enjoyed the story spanning at least a decade?! involving two friends, and how their lives were affected by the era that they were living through. Also interesting to see the different life path(s) taken by these two women. I'm a huge fan of '70's films, and this was one of the best from that decade. AFAIK, this is the first time this movie has seen a Region 1 DVD/Blu release.

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