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hoytereden · 07-13-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mansinthe

if you are not that much into the "criterion" on the cover and maybe region free as well, i think you can get all the OOP criterions from the UK in nearly the same quality.

im not sure if i should get "the Last emperor" from criterion or the japanese release,thats way more expensiv but has the longer cut .

does someone actually prefer the new aspect ratio and the shorter cut?

It would've be nice if Criterion had included both cuts. Maybe one day....

Mansinthe · 07-13-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

It would've be nice if Criterion had included both cuts. Maybe one day....

yep. but i think i will get the criterion release since the japanese release has no eng subs and i prefer to watch movies with eng subs and dub (works better for me since im not nativ english speaking)
and the criterion release has a lot of supplements as well, the japanese release is kinda expensiv too

after changing my order like 7 times i think i have it ready to pull the trigger:

The Last emperor
Rosemary's Baby
Hunger
Au Revoir les enfants
The Seventh Seal
Solaris
Ballad of Narayama
Life of Oharu

EricJ · 07-13-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mansinthe

do you sometimes regret spending that much money on other blurays (since you got over 900) instead of criterion releases? since you startet your collection now.

was just a question that i ask myself alot recently.

Sometimes I feel like this's some sort of 80's public service ad:
"Criterion blind-buying destroys lives...You're throwing away money that could be used to buy cocaine."

Kolm14 · 07-13-2013, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I think I'm gonna go with Fanny and Alexander and hold out for a blu-ray upgrade of the trilogy.

zoodermin · 07-13-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolm14

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I think I'm gonna go with Fanny and Alexander and hold out for a blu-ray upgrade of the trilogy.

You're not going to regret that purchase! One of he best films I've ever seen and Criterion's BD is magnificent. I'm also holding for a BD upgrade of the trilogy, hopefully we'll see it at the end of the year or early next year.

RandyK · 07-13-2013, 04:25 PM

Two days until announcements!

Scottie · 07-13-2013, 04:41 PM

I really hope that a "Before Trilogy" is announced. Please make it happen.

SammyJankis · 07-13-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I really hope that a "Before Trilogy" is announced. Please make it happen.

This, this, this. Although if this were to happen, I imagine it would be in November.

Abdrewes · 07-13-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolm14

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I think I'm gonna go with Fanny and Alexander and hold out for a blu-ray upgrade of the trilogy.

That would be very welcome.

Scottie · 07-13-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

This, this, this. Although if this were to happen, I imagine it would be in November.

Yeah, plus Before Midnight is still showing and seems to be for a bit more.

Abdrewes · 07-13-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Yeah, plus Before Midnight is still showing and seems to be for a bit more.

The window for limited releases is usually 4-5 months right? So November sounds right.

jw007 · 07-13-2013, 05:19 PM

Here is an article on Medium Cool that I found today. Makes for an interesting read:

http://www.moviefanfare.com/defying-...n-medium-cool/

Simon_LDT · 07-13-2013, 05:41 PM

Those screens of the region B release of Purple Noon look a bit washed out and a bit smudged/DNR'd to me.

Anyhow, can anybody help me pick 2 titles from this list?

Au Revoir Les Enfants
Days of Heaven
Hunger
The Ice Storm
Tokyo Drifter
Wild Strawberries

At the moment I'm leaning towards Tokyo Drifter and Wild Strawberries but I'm unsure. Is Tokyo Drifter a decent gangster/crime film? The Ice Storm looks interesting too but I'm not sure if it'll appeal to me.

Judex · 07-13-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

Those screens of the region B release of Purple Noon look a bit washed out and a bit smudged/DNR'd to me.

Anyhow, can anybody help me pick 2 titles from this list?

Au Revoir Les Enfants
Days of Heaven
Hunger
The Ice Storm
Tokyo Drifter
Wild Strawberries

At the moment I'm leaning towards Tokyo Drifter and Wild Strawberries but I'm unsure. Is Tokyo Drifter a decent gangster/crime film? The Ice Storm looks interesting too but I'm not sure if it'll appeal to me.

Those two.

I'll be watching my Wild Strawberries blu tonight.

Xtempo · 07-13-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

It would've be nice if Criterion had included both cuts. Maybe one day....

The DVD version has both cuts but for some reason Criterion didn't want to put the long one on the BD saying something that they believe the short one is the preferred version or something like that.

fdm · 07-13-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Thanks for going all the way back to my post, that was from a while ago! I appreciate your input, I recall the video quality of the Criterion DVD not being great and as great as special features are, at the end of the day I care more about the quality of the transfer than special features.

Was just catching up. Like now.

The Sony blu-ray seems to be the way to go with Life Of Brian, though I haven't viewed it.

Crimson King · 07-13-2013, 06:37 PM

are they carrying the corrected versions of the Three Colors Trilogy and Carlos in stores yet?

octagon · 07-13-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson King

are they carrying the corrected versions of the Three Colors Trilogy and Carlos in stores yet?

Yes but people still report getting the uncorrected discs every so often and afaik there are no external indications of first or second pressing for either.

Short answer: hope for the best and check your discs.

Crimson King · 07-13-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Yes but people still report getting the uncorrected discs every so often and afaik there are no external indications of first or second pressing for either.

Short answer: hope for the best and check your discs.

is there any indication on the disc art to tell if I have a corrected one?

octagon · 07-13-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson King

is there any indication on the disc art to tell if I have a corrected one?

Yes there is but I don't remember what it is specifically. (I've got both but still haven't sent my discs in

)

Somebody else can verify but I think the corrected discs say second pressing or something like that.

07-13-2013, 05:19 PM	#76732
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	An article on Medium Cool Here is an article on Medium Cool that I found today. Makes for an interesting read: http://www.moviefanfare.com/defying-...n-medium-cool/

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07-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#76724
Kolm14 Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray collection:103 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:6	Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I think I'm gonna go with Fanny and Alexander and hold out for a blu-ray upgrade of the trilogy.

07-13-2013, 04:25 PM	#76726
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07-13-2013, 04:41 PM	#76727
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I really hope that a "Before Trilogy" is announced. Please make it happen.

07-13-2013, 05:41 PM	#76733
Simon_LDT Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Coventry, UK 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1186 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:34	Those screens of the region B release of Purple Noon look a bit washed out and a bit smudged/DNR'd to me. Anyhow, can anybody help me pick 2 titles from this list? Au Revoir Les Enfants Days of Heaven Hunger The Ice Storm Tokyo Drifter Wild Strawberries At the moment I'm leaning towards Tokyo Drifter and Wild Strawberries but I'm unsure. Is Tokyo Drifter a decent gangster/crime film? The Ice Storm looks interesting too but I'm not sure if it'll appeal to me.

07-13-2013, 06:37 PM	#76737
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