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hoytereden · 08-29-2014, 11:32 PM

Looking ahead to Sept on TCM they'll be showing Il Sorpasso on the 15th @ 2am EDT, I believe, followed by Fellini's Roma. Also, Friday nights will be devoted to Pre-Code titles per their Friday Spotlight series but it looks like every Friday's entire day is filled with Pre-Code films. Good times!

SkyAntoine · 08-29-2014, 11:47 PM

One of my favorite movies. Finally can get this on blu...eventually.

jayembee · 08-30-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm currently wondering what I will do when my Blu-ray collection gets closer to the 1,000 mark. I like the idea of simply stopping at 1,000, but we all know that probably won't happen.

I can see it now...on Octember 14th, Owl buys his 1000th Blu-ray, and decides to call it quits. On Octember 15th, Criterion announces their Blu-ray upgrade of Le Samouraï...

The Great Owl · 08-30-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

I can see it now...on Octember 14th, Owl buys his 1000th Blu-ray, and decides to call it quits. On Octember 15th, Criterion announces their Blu-ray upgrade of Le Samouraï...

I've joked about this before, but I like the idea of retiring from Blu-ray collecting as soon as Criterion releases a Blu-ray upgrade of Le Samouraï. It's the only one of my all-time top 10 movies that is not available in the format (except on the disappointing French Pathe Blu-ray).

belcherman · 08-30-2014, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Not Criterion related, but I'm sure Capra's fans would love to hear about this.

Apparently, Sony will be releasing Mr. Smith Goes To Washington themselves! The release date is currently unknown, but Amazon is accepting pre-orders for it.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Blu-ray

This is great news. I'm glad to see that Sony is still releasing some of its classic catalog titles, and isn't just passing them all off to Twilight Time, with the odd bone to Criterion. Now bring out You Can't Take It With You and Mr. Deeds Goes To Town.

asudavid82 · 08-30-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I like mine. Be patient when shopping. I saw one go on ebay for $70 shipped just this week. It doesn't have to be *super* expensive if you're willing to wait for the right deal.

Thanks! I've waited this long so I have no problem being patient. Glad I asked in here because the cheapest I saw it going for was 199.00 and was seriously thinking about it. Appreciate the info

asudavid82 · 08-30-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I paid $70 and change for an out-of-print copy of the Criterion Blu-ray of The Third Man, and I have no regrets whatsoever. The transfer really is that good.

The StudioCanal transfer, which I still own for the extras, is not half bad, but the Criterion Blu-ray is clearly superior in terms of both picture and sound. The Criterion Blu-ray also includes subtitles.

I can definitely vouch for those who are cool with the $10 StudioCanal Blu-ray, because it's still a great deal, but this is one of my favorite films.

Yeah I have the StudioCanal one as well, but the Third Man is a favorite of mine so I really wanted Criterion for the transfer. I will be buying it soon, just gonna be patient to fins a good deal.

ravenus · 08-30-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

Hey everyone. I'm thinking of finally getting a region free Blu Ray player. My question is, what releases are must haves that are not region free or region A?

Eureka has Onibaba, the Imamura films,Make Way for Tomorrow, Fantastic Planet.

pro-bassoonist · 08-30-2014, 04:41 AM

Hi,

I am finishing a couple of different Criterion reviews and wanted to leave a small note. If you already own BFI's release of The Innocents and are wondering whether you should upgrade, this is probably a good time to consider trading/selling it. The new 4K restoration is what I consider to be reference material. Criterion's presentation of the film is every bit as impressive as that of Marketa Lazarova.

No doubt one of the year's best looking releases.

Pro-B

ravenus · 08-30-2014, 05:03 AM

^Dang, I hate double-dipping. While I'll likely get this one once I've had a chance to look at screens and see if the difference is significant to mine poor eye, I'll probably have to keep the BFI version, mainly for that lovely short film The Bespoke Overcoat.

sunfire1138 · 08-30-2014, 06:00 AM

Has Criterion ever remastered any of Gus Van Sants movies?

MikeZ. · 08-30-2014, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sunfire1138

Has Criterion ever remastered any of Gus Van Sants movies?

http://www.criterion.com/people/802-gus-van-sant

sunfire1138 · 08-30-2014, 06:50 AM

Thank you MikeZ. I sure wish they'd do a Drugstore Cowboy issue one day.

I KEEL YOU · 08-30-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sunfire1138

Thank you MikeZ. I sure wish they'd do a Drugstore Cowboy issue one day.

Have they released any other Lionsgate titles?

ijustblumyself · 08-30-2014, 08:05 AM

Just watched Ida for the first time, and thought it appropriate to post here. Wow, what an amazing film.

Literally one of the most beautiful movies of the last decade. Every frame felt like a painting. The cast was also wonderful, and the drama was engagingly subtle and low-key.

Steric_Hinderance · 08-30-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

^Dang, I hate double-dipping. While I'll likely get this one once I've had a chance to look at screens and see if the difference is significant to mine poor eye, I'll probably have to keep the BFI version, mainly for that lovely short film The Bespoke Overcoat.

Is this definitely not included on the Criterion release then? As seemed to remember the initial press release saying 'more' when listed with the supplements.

Polaroid · 08-30-2014, 12:20 PM

Eraserhead has been shipped! I am SO SO SO SO SO excited about this release!

Thank you Criterion

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Originally Posted by sunfire1138

Has Criterion ever remastered any of Gus Van Sants movies?

I would LOVE Elephant to be added to collection! Such a powerful and incredible film.

adrian333 · 08-30-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ijustblumyself

Just watched Ida for the first time, and thought it appropriate to post here. Wow, what an amazing film.

Literally one of the most beautiful movies of the last decade. Every frame felt like a painting. The cast was also wonderful, and the drama was engagingly subtle and low-key.

I wholeheartedly agree!

Scottie · 08-30-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ijustblumyself

Just watched Ida for the first time, and thought it appropriate to post here. Wow, what an amazing film.

Literally one of the most beautiful movies of the last decade. Every frame felt like a painting. The cast was also wonderful, and the drama was engagingly subtle and low-key.

I was incredibly underwhelmed by that film.

It's a great looking film and the acting is out of this world, but the story really did nothing for me.

Ausjdm · 08-30-2014, 04:46 PM

Is the best buy CC sale through the holiday? Thought it ended on the 28th I may have to buy Y Tu Mama now...

08-30-2014, 04:46 PM	#109880
Ausjdm Active Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:DC Trading Score:7	Best buy sale? Is the best buy CC sale through the holiday? Thought it ended on the 28th I may have to buy Y Tu Mama now...

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08-29-2014, 11:32 PM	#109861
hoytereden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:2597 DVD collection:688 Trading Score:5	Looking ahead to Sept on TCM they'll be showing Il Sorpasso on the 15th @ 2am EDT, I believe, followed by Fellini's Roma. Also, Friday nights will be devoted to Pre-Code titles per their Friday Spotlight series but it looks like every Friday's entire day is filled with Pre-Code films. Good times!

08-29-2014, 11:47 PM	#109862
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	One of my favorite movies. Finally can get this on blu...eventually.

08-30-2014, 04:41 AM	#109869
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	Hi, I am finishing a couple of different Criterion reviews and wanted to leave a small note. If you already own BFI's release of The Innocents and are wondering whether you should upgrade, this is probably a good time to consider trading/selling it. The new 4K restoration is what I consider to be reference material. Criterion's presentation of the film is every bit as impressive as that of Marketa Lazarova. No doubt one of the year's best looking releases. Pro-B

08-30-2014, 05:03 AM	#109870
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1205 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	^Dang, I hate double-dipping. While I'll likely get this one once I've had a chance to look at screens and see if the difference is significant to mine poor eye, I'll probably have to keep the BFI version, mainly for that lovely short film The Bespoke Overcoat.

08-30-2014, 06:00 AM	#109871
sunfire1138 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:151 DVD collection:231	Has Criterion ever remastered any of Gus Van Sants movies?

08-30-2014, 06:50 AM	#109873
sunfire1138 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:151 DVD collection:231	Thank you MikeZ. I sure wish they'd do a Drugstore Cowboy issue one day.

08-30-2014, 08:05 AM	#109875
ijustblumyself Special Member Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:1039 Trading Score:1	Just watched Ida for the first time, and thought it appropriate to post here. Wow, what an amazing film. Literally one of the most beautiful movies of the last decade. Every frame felt like a painting. The cast was also wonderful, and the drama was engagingly subtle and low-key.

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