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pro-bassoonist · 04-02-2011, 08:32 AM

Jim Morrison · 04-02-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Lovely...thanks Doc.

pro-bassoonist · 04-02-2011, 09:10 AM

Pro-B

benbess · 04-02-2011, 10:38 AM

I think Blow Out is Brian DePalma's greatest film. It's also the finest performance ever given by Travolta.

I saw it in the theaters in 1981, and it was a searing experience. Don't know if it'll hold up, but I imagine it would. It's rather sad, to say the least. I'm not sure how many times I'd rewatch it, but it's definitely a classic.

Nice review today:

A lot of people like to compare Brian De Palma's Blow Out to Alfred Hitchcock's films and Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up, but the film has its own identity and unique message. There are terrific subtexts in it that accurately reflect America's obsession with political scandals, conspiracies, and violence. On the other hand, it is an impressive, and very entertaining, study of idealism gone wrong. As expected, Criterion's Blu-ray release of Blow Out is of exceptionally high quality. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

benbess · 04-02-2011, 11:24 AM

The original trailer from Blow Out in HD from criterion:

benbess · 04-02-2011, 11:55 AM

Even for Criterion this one is packed full of extras: hour long interview with the director, half hour interview with Allen, a whole bonus film by the very young depalma in hd, etc., etc.

I may need to buy this one.

benbess · 04-02-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by idioteque...

satyajit ray is longoverdue for a criterion release. Look forward to whatever they got.

+1!

Pyoko · 04-02-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Sweet, a brand-new transfer. More of that please, Criterion!

capnnarcolepsy · 04-02-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

I'd seriously buy C.H.U.D if Criterion put it out.

Ditto. If nothing else, I'd love to at least have the cover as a poster.

capnnarcolepsy · 04-02-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

So you would or wouldn't otherwise?

I'm in for it, Criterion or not. I've got it on DVD (anchor bay or blue underground maybe?) To coincide with your desire for criterion to release films that don't have releases, they could go after CHUD 2: bud the CHUD. It's got absolutely nothing to do with the first, but it's only on VHS for stupid money. That and the video dead need some disc love, Blu or not.

ccfixx · 04-02-2011, 03:34 PM

Not Criterion-related, but film-related with a dash of Netflix...

Before I contact Netflix, I'm hoping that some other Netflix streamers out there will take the time to verify something for me (I'm looking at you, rkish).

I just finished streaming Abbas Kiarostami's "Shirin," which I found to be a great exercise in film, on Netflix. Anyway, according to Cinema Guild's DVD release, the film's aspect ratio is 1.85:1 and DVDBeaver's review lists the film at 1.78:1. So, from this information we know the film should be in a widescreen format. However, my Netflix stream had the film in some kind of cropped 1.33:1 aspect ratio with the subtitles partially off-screen, at times, on the bottom and left. My TV settings are correct, so I'm just hoping that someone else out there can confirm one way or another that their streaming of the film is the same as what I saw on my TV. Thanks.

CC

Beta Man · 04-02-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Not Criterion-related, but film-related with a dash of Netflix...

Before I contact Netflix, I'm hoping that some other Netflix streamers out there will take the time to verify something for me (I'm looking at you, rkish).

I just finished streaming Abbas Kiarostami's "Shirin," which I found to be a great exercise in film, on Netflix. Anyway, according to Cinema Guild's DVD release, the film's aspect ratio is 1.85:1 and DVDBeaver's review lists the film at 1.78:1. So, from this information we know the film should be in a widescreen format. However, my Netflix stream had the film in some kind of cropped 1.33:1 aspect ratio with the subtitles partially off-screen, at times, on the bottom and left. My TV settings are correct, so I'm just hoping that someone else out there can confirm one way or another that their streaming of the film is the same as what I saw on my TV. Thanks.

CC

I don't know what to tell you... on my T.V. (I may have not noticed it on my Projector due to to overscan) it appears that there is a 3/4" black border around the entire screen..... not just the left/right Actually, (more apparent in the beginning credits due to the bright backgrounds) I would say that the border on the L/R is probably 1/4" wider than the borders on the Top/Bottom.....

It's certainly not 1.33:1 though..... but it's a very odd ratio, as if it was something else just zoomed in

The subtitles always remained on the screen though.

ccfixx · 04-02-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

it appears that there is a 3/4" black border around the entire screen..... not just the left/right. I would say that the border on the L/R is probably 1/4" wider than the borders on the Top/Bottom.....

Thanks for the info, Beta. I just played a bit of the film on my laptop and it appears just like you described, with the borders on all four sides. So, I don't know what the problem was with the stream through my PS3. It's the first time I've encountered such a problem with streaming any of the films from Netflix.

CC

ccfixx · 04-02-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Any reason why you don't comment on the picture quality of "Murder a la Mod," pro-b? I know it's a supplement, but it's still a full-length film.

CC

SpiderBaby · 04-02-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Any reason why you don't comment on the picture quality of "Murder a la Mod," pro-b? I know it's a supplement, but it's still a full-length film.

CC

Agree, Murder a la Mod is still the main reason I plan on buying this someday.

myka22 · 04-02-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Thanks for the info, Beta. I just played a bit of the film on my laptop and it appears just like you described, with the borders on all four sides. So, I don't know what the problem was with the stream through my PS3. It's the first time I've encountered such a problem with streaming any of the films from Netflix.

CC

I haven't tried that film specifically, but I have had a similar problem with a couple other films, with the subtitles being cut off. I always stream Netflix through my Xbox.

greekak229 · 04-02-2011, 06:23 PM

Can't wait for Blow Out now. I've been anticipating it since it was announced, and it's also great to have Murder a la Mod on the disc as well.

Eny- · 04-02-2011, 06:51 PM

Can't wait for it since it was announced!!

McCrutchy · 04-02-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Any reason why you don't comment on the picture quality of "Murder a la Mod," pro-b? I know it's a supplement, but it's still a full-length film.

CC

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Agree, Murder a la Mod is still the main reason I plan on buying this someday.

Indeed, I'm curious to know your impressions for both Murder a la Mod (on Blow Out) and Cathy Come Home (on Kes) if you don't mind, Pro-B.

Beta Man · 04-02-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Agree, Murder a la Mod is still the main reason I plan on buying this someday.

I doubt anyone is surprised by that.

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04-02-2011, 08:32 AM	#28041
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

04-02-2011, 09:10 AM	#28043
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	Pro-B

04-02-2011, 10:38 AM	#28044
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	I think Blow Out is Brian DePalma's greatest film. It's also the finest performance ever given by Travolta. I saw it in the theaters in 1981, and it was a searing experience. Don't know if it'll hold up, but I imagine it would. It's rather sad, to say the least. I'm not sure how many times I'd rewatch it, but it's definitely a classic. Nice review today: A lot of people like to compare Brian De Palma's Blow Out to Alfred Hitchcock's films and Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up, but the film has its own identity and unique message. There are terrific subtexts in it that accurately reflect America's obsession with political scandals, conspiracies, and violence. On the other hand, it is an impressive, and very entertaining, study of idealism gone wrong. As expected, Criterion's Blu-ray release of Blow Out is of exceptionally high quality. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

04-02-2011, 11:55 AM	#28046
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	Even for Criterion this one is packed full of extras: hour long interview with the director, half hour interview with Allen, a whole bonus film by the very young depalma in hd, etc., etc. I may need to buy this one.

04-02-2011, 03:34 PM	#28051
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Not Criterion-related, but film-related with a dash of Netflix... Before I contact Netflix, I'm hoping that some other Netflix streamers out there will take the time to verify something for me (I'm looking at you, rkish). I just finished streaming Abbas Kiarostami's "Shirin," which I found to be a great exercise in film, on Netflix. Anyway, according to Cinema Guild's DVD release, the film's aspect ratio is 1.85:1 and DVDBeaver's review lists the film at 1.78:1. So, from this information we know the film should be in a widescreen format. However, my Netflix stream had the film in some kind of cropped 1.33:1 aspect ratio with the subtitles partially off-screen, at times, on the bottom and left. My TV settings are correct, so I'm just hoping that someone else out there can confirm one way or another that their streaming of the film is the same as what I saw on my TV. Thanks. CC

04-02-2011, 06:23 PM	#28057
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Can't wait for Blow Out now. I've been anticipating it since it was announced, and it's also great to have Murder a la Mod on the disc as well.

04-02-2011, 06:51 PM	#28058
Eny- Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Lisbon, Portugal Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:1377 Trading Score:14	Can't wait for it since it was announced!!

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