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MifuneFan · 02-26-2016, 04:53 PM

Kind of a waste of a newsletter clue since they already had a clue in the New Years drawing in January.

MifuneFan · 02-26-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Super excited for Dreams. Also hoping they surprise us one of these months with a Madadayo blu!

Am I correct that they have, in one form or another, released 26 of Kurosawa's 30 films (with Dreams set to be #27)?

I believe they've released 27 of his films. I thought it was 26 too, but apparently they released Dersu Uzala on Laserdisc back in the day. Rhapsody in August and The Quiet Duel are the only others, besides Dreams that they've yet to release.

belcherman · 02-26-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

I'd say their clue for Limelight, literally a green lightbulb, was their most obvious.

Well, that green lightbulb could have been a clue for Green Light (1937)

As for Dr. Strangelove, I'm not sure how Criterion could top the Sony edition. Yeah, I know it's OOP in the states, but copies can be had on eBay for reasonable prices.

Polaroid · 02-26-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

Well, that green lightbulb could have been a clue for Green Light (1937)

As for Dr. Strangelove, I'm not sure how Criterion could top the Sony edition. Yeah, I know it's OOP in the states, but copies can be had on eBay for reasonable prices.

Director approved version?

[Show spoiler]

Namuhana · 02-26-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

Well, that green lightbulb could have been a clue for Green Light (1937)

Maybe, but we also knew that the rest of Chaplin's films would eventually be released

In other news, my flash sale discs should be arriving tomorrow. I'm so very glad to be living fairly close to the Kentucky warehouse.

shadedpain4 · 02-26-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I believe they've released 27 of his films. I thought it was 26 too, but apparently they released Dersu Uzala on Laserdisc back in the day. Rhapsody in August and The Quiet Duel are the only others, besides Dreams that they've yet to release.

I wonder what the rights issues are with The Quiet Duel? That's seems like the least available of his films generally.

ThatOneGuy · 02-26-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Director approved version?

[Show spoiler]

Don't forget Criterion exclusive extras.

Cinematt · 02-26-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

Well, that green lightbulb could have been a clue for Green Light (1937)

As for Dr. Strangelove, I'm not sure how Criterion could top the Sony edition. Yeah, I know it's OOP in the states, but copies can be had on eBay for reasonable prices.

The Criterion LD had the variable aspect ratio, though I think this one falls into the realms of the old Kubrick wouldn't have requested that for the home viewing had widescreen TVs been a thing argument.
It's probably top 3 Kubrick for me, so I'll be happy with anything they manage to unearth or create for this one. I have the Sony release, but I'm very happy to double dip for extra Kubrick!

silverlakephil · 02-26-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

LoL. The first movie to come to my mind was John Waters Polyester not Dr.Strangelove. There is a line uttered about a person's "bodily fluids" that's pretty disgusting, but then again, this is a John Waters film that I'm discussing.

Fabs · 02-26-2016, 05:17 PM

How will they improve upon the Sony BD of Dr. Strangelove? I don't understand. It's just unneeded.

llj · 02-26-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabs

How will they improve upon the Sony BD of Dr. Strangelove? I don't understand. It's just unneeded.

I remain ever-hopeful for a future Eyes Wide Shut release with all possible aspect ratios.

italy12 · 02-26-2016, 05:27 PM

Wait, I'm confused...

I read the blurb about Malick and The New World coming, but what's the clue about body fluid? And is Dr. Strangelove coming as well? Where is this confirmed?

NEVERMIND: Just got the newsletter!

The Great Owl · 02-26-2016, 05:27 PM

I would be thrilled if Criterion were to announce Dr. Strangelove, since I still do not own the film on Blu-ray.

Funnily enough, I still haven't seen Dr. Strangelove in any format. It's one of the glaring holes in the breadth of my cinematic knowledge.

spargs · 02-26-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Wait, I'm confused...

I read the blurb about Malick and The New World coming, but what's the clue about body fluid? And is Dr. Strangelove coming as well? Where is this confirmed?

The bodily fluid clue is for Dr Strangelove.

Fabs · 02-26-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by llj

I remain ever-hopeful for a future Eyes Wide Shut release with all possible aspect ratios.

Exactly. That film needs a proper release. Dr. Strangelove doesn't.

MifuneFan · 02-26-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I would be thrilled if Criterion were to announce Dr. Strangelove, since I still do not own the film on Blu-ray.

Funnily enough, I still haven't seen Dr. Strangelove in any format. It's one of the glaring holes in the breadth of my cinematic knowledge.

You're in for a treat!

Ray Jackson · 02-26-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabs

How will they improve upon the Sony BD of Dr. Strangelove? I don't understand. It's just unneeded.

Exactly my initial reaction.

Bought the steenbok last year and the transfer is great and the special features are very good.

...how about Glengarry Glen Ross instead?

Ray Jackson · 02-26-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I would be thrilled if Criterion were to announce Dr. Strangelove, since I still do not own the film on Blu-ray.

Funnily enough, I still haven't seen Dr. Strangelove in any format. It's one of the glaring holes in the breadth of my cinematic knowledge.

This is an absolutely stunning revelation.

The Great Owl · 02-26-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

...how about Glengarry Glen Ross instead?

Criterion is for closers only.

RobertLuketic · 02-26-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

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THE NEW WORLD CONFIRMED?! Aaammmggg

I hear you!

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02-26-2016, 04:53 PM	#144641
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Kind of a waste of a newsletter clue since they already had a clue in the New Years drawing in January.

02-26-2016, 05:17 PM	#144650
Fabs Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:33	How will they improve upon the Sony BD of Dr. Strangelove? I don't understand. It's just unneeded.

02-26-2016, 05:27 PM	#144652
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Wait, I'm confused... I read the blurb about Malick and The New World coming, but what's the clue about body fluid? And is Dr. Strangelove coming as well? Where is this confirmed? NEVERMIND: Just got the newsletter!

02-26-2016, 05:27 PM	#144653
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I would be thrilled if Criterion were to announce Dr. Strangelove, since I still do not own the film on Blu-ray. Funnily enough, I still haven't seen Dr. Strangelove in any format. It's one of the glaring holes in the breadth of my cinematic knowledge.

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