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BasicGreatGuy · 03-08-2011, 01:24 AM

TCM is airing "City Lights" at 2:15am est on March 8th. According to my channel listing, "City Lights" is to air Wed at 2:15am est.

repete66211 · 03-08-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I watched my DVD copy of Ran a couple of years ago...the negative reports about the Studio Canal are enough to put me off.

SC's version of Ran is really only bad when comparing it to what it would have looked like after a Criterion treatment. For that matter, as a whole package I understand it's not worth the upgrade if you already have the Criterion DVD given the extras. However, if your copy of Ran is the bloody awful non-anamorphic Fox/Lorber DVD then the SC Blu-ray is a significant upgrade. Besides, I really like SC's artwork.

JediFonger · 03-08-2011, 02:44 AM

again. all these are false assumptions. unless rialto finds brand new 35mm film prints, Criterion's won't look as well either.

octagon · 03-08-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I watched my DVD copy of Ran a couple of years ago and it's just not a film that I would watch very often, even though I like it.
Plus, the negative reports about the Studio Canal are enough to put me off.
However, I'd love to know if Criterion are going to do Throne of Blood. Do they still have the rights?

I liked Ran (you could probably put Rashomon in here too) well enough and can see why they gets all the attention they do but I'd much rather see Throne of Blood as well.

Or Drunken Angel or Stray Dog or High and Low.

finalmattasy · 03-08-2011, 03:14 AM

I was just looking for a place to vent my frustration at the Yojimbo commentary's insane misguidance in assuming that Sanjuro was in that town as a crooked Ronin to make a profit... and that he was feigning his frustration towards Kohei for being so weak!! Arrrgghh! It's so frustrating to listen to smart people, who know more about movies than I do, as they talk so confidently about how wrong they are.

Something more Criteriony - I'm collecting Kurosawa, Bergman, Visconti, Fellini and Wes Anderson as they trickle through Criterion pipeline.

So naturally my collection comprises of-

Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Kagemusha, The Seventh Seal, The Magician, Senso, The Leopard, 8 1/2, Amarcord, Bottle Rocket and The Darjeeling Limited. ..well this IS a Blu-ray site isn't it?

If Criterion ever decides to put out Miyazaki, Hideaki Anno or Coppola (Sofia of course).. well then I'll have more BluRays to buy

ImportFanatic · 03-08-2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

again. all these are false assumptions. unless rialto finds brand new 35mm film prints, Criterion's won't look as well either.

Blah blah blah. The overall package with a Criterion release would be much better.

Pyoko · 03-08-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

again. all these are false assumptions. unless rialto finds brand new 35mm film prints, Criterion's won't look as well either.

While a better film source could make for a better starting point, the real problem is that it's a completely rubbish transfer. Basically it looks like an upscale. Detail is just barely above PAL resolution, and the edge enhancement halos are insane. I'm sure a proper transfer even from the same source would still look vastly superior.

ccfixx · 03-08-2011, 12:23 PM

For those that don't frequent criterionforum.org, here is the packaging for March's titles...

Au revoir les enfants

Yi Yi

The Times of Harvey Milk

The Mikado

Topsy-Turvy

CC

ShellOilJunior · 03-08-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

For those that don't frequent criterionforum.org, here is the packaging for March's titles...

Au revoir les enfants

Yi Yi

The Times of Harvey Milk

The Mikado

Topsy-Turvy

CC

All plastic. No reason to buy any of them!

[Show spoiler]

Cocophone · 03-08-2011, 04:27 PM

I just put in my order for a blu-ray "For All Mankind" at amazon for $19.99

Hendershot737 · 03-08-2011, 05:09 PM

My local record store tends to release their Criterion's a week early so I'm hoping to pick up Au Revoir Enfants this weekend. It'll be a blind buy for me (as most Criterions are)...just by what I've read, I've heard this would be a good choice by my part. What say the CCD masses?

repete66211 · 03-08-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

My local record store tends to release their Criterion's a week early so I'm hoping to pick up Au Revoir Enfants this weekend. It'll be a blind buy for me (as most Criterions are)...just by what I've read, I've heard this would be a good choice by my part. What say the CCD masses?

It's an excellent movie. Some Criterion fans may look down on it as a bit too Hollywood--it's not ponderous, morose or self-serious and has good guys, bad guys and a story that moves at a decent clip. Haha, I jest my Criterion loving friends. But seriously, it's a great movie that anyone, even those not fond of many Criterion movies, will love.

stobbart · 03-08-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocophone

I just put in my order for a blu-ray "For All Mankind" at amazon for $19.99

Such a good film, and the footage from the moon is just stunning on blu

jhiggy23 · 03-08-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

My local record store tends to release their Criterion's a week early so I'm hoping to pick up Au Revoir Enfants this weekend. It'll be a blind buy for me (as most Criterions are)...just by what I've read, I've heard this would be a good choice by my part. What say the CCD masses?

It's an exceptional movie. One of the best of the 80s and one of the best childhood movies, period.

jhiggy23 · 03-08-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

such a good film, and the footage from the moon is just stunning on blu

+1

repete66211 · 03-08-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccfixx

For those that don't frequent criterionforum.org, here is the packaging for March's titles...

They're on Blu-ray.com too. Or can some people not see them?

ImportFanatic · 03-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by repete66211

They're on Blu-ray.com too. Or can some people not see them?

Blu-ray.com doesn't have the inside pics of the packaging.

repete66211 · 03-08-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportFanatic

Blu-ray.com doesn't have the inside pics of the packaging.

Aha! I see.

ShellOilJunior · 03-08-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

My local record store tends to release their Criterion's a week early so I'm hoping to pick up Au Revoir Enfants this weekend. It'll be a blind buy for me (as most Criterions are)...just by what I've read, I've heard this would be a good choice by my part. What say the CCD masses?

Malle+Criterion= Winning

jacobsever · 03-08-2011, 09:54 PM

Posted a few seconds ago on facebook.

03-08-2011, 01:24 AM	#26721
BasicGreatGuy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta - SteelBooks™: 16 Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:31	TCM is airing "City Lights" at 2:15am est on March 8th. According to my channel listing, "City Lights" is to air Wed at 2:15am est. Last edited by BasicGreatGuy; 03-08-2011 at 01:30 AM.

03-08-2011, 03:14 AM	#26725
finalmattasy Active Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:148 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I was just looking for a place to vent my frustration at the Yojimbo commentary's insane misguidance in assuming that Sanjuro was in that town as a crooked Ronin to make a profit... and that he was feigning his frustration towards Kohei for being so weak!! Arrrgghh! It's so frustrating to listen to smart people, who know more about movies than I do, as they talk so confidently about how wrong they are. Something more Criteriony - I'm collecting Kurosawa, Bergman, Visconti, Fellini and Wes Anderson as they trickle through Criterion pipeline. So naturally my collection comprises of- Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Kagemusha, The Seventh Seal, The Magician, Senso, The Leopard, 8 1/2, Amarcord, Bottle Rocket and The Darjeeling Limited. ..well this IS a Blu-ray site isn't it? If Criterion ever decides to put out Miyazaki, Hideaki Anno or Coppola (Sofia of course).. well then I'll have more BluRays to buy Last edited by finalmattasy; 03-08-2011 at 03:25 AM.

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03-08-2011, 02:44 AM	#26723
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	again. all these are false assumptions. unless rialto finds brand new 35mm film prints, Criterion's won't look as well either.

03-08-2011, 12:23 PM	#26728
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	For those that don't frequent criterionforum.org, here is the packaging for March's titles... Au revoir les enfants Yi Yi The Times of Harvey Milk The Mikado Topsy-Turvy CC

03-08-2011, 04:27 PM	#26730
Cocophone Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:268 Digital collection:74	I just put in my order for a blu-ray "For All Mankind" at amazon for $19.99

03-08-2011, 05:09 PM	#26731
Hendershot737 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Millbrae, CA Blu-ray collection:399 Trading Score:13	My local record store tends to release their Criterion's a week early so I'm hoping to pick up Au Revoir Enfants this weekend. It'll be a blind buy for me (as most Criterions are)...just by what I've read, I've heard this would be a good choice by my part. What say the CCD masses?

03-08-2011, 09:54 PM	#26740
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	Posted a few seconds ago on facebook.

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