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Gacivory · 12-10-2020, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Really curious if we'll get any sort of New Years clue for the next 12 months. All the boxsets are now out, so I'm wondering what boxset might be coming in the next year.

Crossing fingers for a Akira Kurosawa and John Woo set.

Those two alone would be releases of the year for me!

Mister_Kidd · 12-10-2020, 05:12 PM

I sincerely hate that disc holding sleeve thing.

bsend · 12-10-2020, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Really curious if we'll get any sort of New Years clue for the next 12 months. All the boxsets are now out, so I'm wondering what boxset might be coming in the next year.

Crossing fingers for a Akira Kurosawa and John Woo set.

I need an upgrade to the Dragon Dynasty DVDs of one for Woo. Also been holding off on Kurosawa purchases in hopes of a box set.

jshaide · 12-10-2020, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

Those two alone would be releases of the year for me!

Add a Czech New Wave set and I'd be rolling in good times.

PBateman87 · 12-10-2020, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Really curious if we'll get any sort of New Years clue for the next 12 months. All the boxsets are now out, so I'm wondering what boxset might be coming in the next year.

Crossing fingers for a Akira Kurosawa and John Woo set.

Big YES on John Woo! At least upgrades of The Killer and Hard Boiled, since the Criterion DVDs have been OOP for a long time I think.

Cremildo · 12-10-2020, 05:34 PM

The set can be obtained for 49 dollars (Criterion.com flash sale + 50 dollar coupon), plus shipping. Sometime next year, then.

Xtempo · 12-10-2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wiNd

im at the checkout page, price remains as $16.10 ..i guess this is the sale price

sorry. its been awhile since I looked at the shirts..

Finally the announce the boxset. I was wondering if it would be announced this year.

Frightener22 · 12-10-2020, 05:50 PM

As a complete newcomer to Wong Kar-wai's work, I was very much looking forward to this collection but, the revisionism and many people's dissatisfaction with how these films will look now has me worried. Can anyone confirm if on The Criterion Channel the transfers for Fallen Angels, Happy Together and Chungking Express are the originals? If so, I'll certainly be adding those to my queue sooner than later to appreciate them in their untouched presentations.

HipsterTrash · 12-10-2020, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Really curious if we'll get any sort of New Years clue for the next 12 months. All the boxsets are now out, so I'm wondering what boxset might be coming in the next year.

Crossing fingers for a Akira Kurosawa and John Woo set.

If there's more box sets, I better hurry up and get the ones from this year.
Still need that Varda set, Godzilla set and Bruce Lee set.

Jr7936 · 12-10-2020, 06:54 PM

the only items i buy from criterion now are the box sets, since they seem to be the best value and the easiest way to get close to a complete collection from directors I have no films from

Xtempo · 12-10-2020, 06:54 PM

I couldn't stand Happy Together (their personalities annoyed me and stuff) so I couldn't get through that but since its in the boxset I will definitely give it another chance. Still haven't seen maybe 2 others of his but Chunking Express is one of my favorite Criterions.

Hellspawn28 · 12-10-2020, 06:55 PM

A Wong Kar Wai boxset is something that I waited forever for. I hope we get a Bill Plympton boxset next.

DukeTogo84 · 12-10-2020, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

If there's more box sets, I better hurry up and get the ones from this year.
Still need that Varda set, Godzilla set and Bruce Lee set.

They seem to be following other companies with the sets, so I have a feeling this is a trend that will continue. They seem to be doing well for them.

Akira Kurosawa will happen, it's just a matter of when. John Woo is wishful thinking since they probably have Hardboiled and The Killer. Masaki Kobayashi would also be nice and I can see a Martin Scorsese one happening at some point.

If they were to release a Hideo Gosha boxset set, well, then I would never bad mouth Criterion ever again.

bergman864 · 12-10-2020, 07:13 PM

I don't usually like fold out sets. They can get unwieldy. But I'm still excited for the Wong Kar-wai set.

Terminator3001 · 12-10-2020, 08:24 PM

Messaged Criterion about if the World of Wong Kar Wai was going to be region A/B.....

"Hi,

Thanks for reaching out! Due to licensing restrictions, the discs available on Criterion.com are Region 1 (DVD) and Region A (Blu-Ray), limited to shipping within the US and Canada. THE WORLD OF WONG KAR WAI on Criterion.com will only be available as a Region A Blu-Ray.

The good news is that a Region B version of the set will be available in the UK April 2021."

Brad1963 · 12-10-2020, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Really curious if we'll get any sort of New Years clue for the next 12 months. All the boxsets are now out, so I'm wondering what boxset might be coming in the next year.

Crossing fingers for a Akira Kurosawa and John Woo set.

Fingers crossed for Almodovar too!

dcx4610 · 12-11-2020, 02:48 AM

I ended up rewatching Fantastic Planet again and enjoyed it the 2nd time around. I guess I was just in the bad or wrong mood the first time. It's certainly interesting and grew on me.

Up next, I watched Silence of the Lambs for the first time. It was very well made and I enjoyed it but it felt like I had already seen the movie. The movie has such a weight and hype around it that it was somewhat hard to get lost into the story. Seeing it when it originally came out must have been pretty special but now it's like watching the Exorcist for the first time and expecting it to be the scariest movie ever made.

Still, I loved the ending when

[Show spoiler]

Several more blind buys to watch - Barry Lyndon, Blue Velvet, Dr. Strangelove, Elephant Man, Hidden Fortress, House, Ikiru, Innocents, Irishman, Kwaidan, Last Temptation of Christ, Police Story, Solaris, Stalker and Watership Down.

StarDestroyer52 · 12-11-2020, 03:01 AM

Ordered the WKW set from Criterion. $140+tax is a pretty good price for me. I also second those hoping for a John Woo set, after Kurosawa that would be the next best thing.

jshaide · 12-11-2020, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Ordered the WKW set from Criterion. $140+tax is a pretty good price for me. I also second those hoping for a John Woo set, after Kurosawa that would be the next best thing.

The Chan films with the Janus logos that were on the Channel suggest a Jackie Chan release of some kind too?

StarDestroyer52 · 12-11-2020, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshaide

The Chan films with the Janus logos that were on the Channel suggest a Jackie Chan release of some kind too?

That would be superb news also. Hopefully, that means Miramax's stranglehold is being loosened and more JC films can get released stateside.

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12-10-2020, 05:12 PM	#201842
Mister_Kidd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:769 DVD collection:299	I sincerely hate that disc holding sleeve thing.

12-10-2020, 05:34 PM	#201846
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51	The set can be obtained for 49 dollars (Criterion.com flash sale + 50 dollar coupon), plus shipping. Sometime next year, then.

12-10-2020, 05:50 PM	#201848
Frightener22 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:9814 Trading Score:3	As a complete newcomer to Wong Kar-wai's work, I was very much looking forward to this collection but, the revisionism and many people's dissatisfaction with how these films will look now has me worried. Can anyone confirm if on The Criterion Channel the transfers for Fallen Angels, Happy Together and Chungking Express are the originals? If so, I'll certainly be adding those to my queue sooner than later to appreciate them in their untouched presentations.

12-10-2020, 06:54 PM	#201850
Jr7936 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1299 DVD collection:167 Digital collection:49 Trading Score:245	the only items i buy from criterion now are the box sets, since they seem to be the best value and the easiest way to get close to a complete collection from directors I have no films from

12-10-2020, 06:54 PM	#201851
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:46 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:7 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	I couldn't stand Happy Together (their personalities annoyed me and stuff) so I couldn't get through that but since its in the boxset I will definitely give it another chance. Still haven't seen maybe 2 others of his but Chunking Express is one of my favorite Criterions.

12-10-2020, 06:55 PM	#201852
Hellspawn28 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2012 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:726 DVD collection:107	A Wong Kar Wai boxset is something that I waited forever for. I hope we get a Bill Plympton boxset next.

12-10-2020, 07:13 PM	#201854
bergman864 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:508 Blu-ray collection:1221 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:15	I don't usually like fold out sets. They can get unwieldy. But I'm still excited for the Wong Kar-wai set.

12-10-2020, 08:24 PM	#201855
Terminator3001 Active Member Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Durham, UK	Messaged Criterion about if the World of Wong Kar Wai was going to be region A/B..... "Hi, Thanks for reaching out! Due to licensing restrictions, the discs available on Criterion.com are Region 1 (DVD) and Region A (Blu-Ray), limited to shipping within the US and Canada. THE WORLD OF WONG KAR WAI on Criterion.com will only be available as a Region A Blu-Ray. The good news is that a Region B version of the set will be available in the UK April 2021."

12-11-2020, 02:48 AM	#201857
dcx4610 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:647 Blu-ray collection:1255 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:21	I ended up rewatching Fantastic Planet again and enjoyed it the 2nd time around. I guess I was just in the bad or wrong mood the first time. It's certainly interesting and grew on me. Up next, I watched Silence of the Lambs for the first time. It was very well made and I enjoyed it but it felt like I had already seen the movie. The movie has such a weight and hype around it that it was somewhat hard to get lost into the story. Seeing it when it originally came out must have been pretty special but now it's like watching the Exorcist for the first time and expecting it to be the scariest movie ever made. Still, I loved the ending when [Show spoiler] Several more blind buys to watch - Barry Lyndon, Blue Velvet, Dr. Strangelove, Elephant Man, Hidden Fortress, House, Ikiru, Innocents, Irishman, Kwaidan, Last Temptation of Christ, Police Story, Solaris, Stalker and Watership Down.

12-11-2020, 03:01 AM	#201858
StarDestroyer52 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2016 Location:In a galaxy far, far away.... 4K collection:511 Blu-ray collection:3260 DVD collection:233 MA collection:5 Digital collection:11 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Ordered the WKW set from Criterion. $140+tax is a pretty good price for me. I also second those hoping for a John Woo set, after Kurosawa that would be the next best thing.

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