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greekak229 · 10-13-2010, 04:05 AM

So for anyone that got The Magician, how is it? I haven't seen it but I might blind buy it later on.

ParticleDan · 10-13-2010, 04:52 AM

Just curious, when playing movies with mono soundtracks (e.g The Magician, Red Desert, Vivre Sa Vie) what codec do your receivers report they're using to decode? I have a ps3 slim connected via hdmi to a rotel rsx-1550 and LPCM mono soundtracks always show as dolby pl ii cinema for some reason, and i can't find just a pure mono option. On blu-ray menus with mono sound (e.g seventh seal) only the center channel light comes on, so it seems to work there, but during the movie all 5 lights come on again.....

Bruce Morrison · 10-13-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by whbinder

So Friday is going to be the next round of announcements. This month is really anyone's game. There are several rumored titles out there, but nothing indicating what might come in January.

Any guesses? City Lights? Broadcast News? Wall Street? The Game? Kes?

I thought Sweet Smell Of Success was supposed to be imminent. With Tony Curtis' sad death recently, it would be a nice tribute to him.

fdm · 10-13-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Whether the sale starts on 11/16 or 11/1...the sales "usually" run 3 weeks. I hope this is the case here as well...At least we could get the Chaplin and those other prior to 11/16.

Thinking it ran approx 11/10 to 11/23 last year. 2 weeks.

Old Geezer · 10-13-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

So for anyone that got The Magician, how is it? I haven't seen it but I might blind buy it later on.

my .02 worth: I was somewhat dissappointed in the movie, but only because I have been spoiled by Wild Strawberries, The Seventh Seal, and the Bergman Trilogy (Through a Glass Darkly, Winter Light, and The Silence). I can see why this movie is not considered among his "greats", but it is still Bergman and I would highly recommend it to any fan of Bergman as a "must own". My expectations were a little too high going in as I had never seen the movie before. As far as quality - it's Criterion - and they made themselves proud as usual again.

Deadset · 10-13-2010, 02:05 PM

I've never seen this movie, but House just appeared as a discounted price, after reading the short description it sounds very interesting. Has anyone seen this? What are some opinions about the movie? It looks like one I'd like.

PowellPressburger · 10-13-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

I've never seen this movie, but House just appeared as a discounted price, after reading the short description it sounds very interesting. Has anyone seen this? What are some opinions about the movie? It looks like one I'd like.

Man I got excited. Looks like it dropped from 36.99 to 34.99...

I will prob just pick this up locally at Barnes & Noble with a coupon. It would be cheaper. I don't understand why most of the Criterion prices with amazon.com aren't the best they used to be.

Never heard of the film until the theatrical release news occured this past year... but I want it badly. Seems like the type of oddity I like watching.

Deadset · 10-13-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Man I got excited. Looks like it dropped from 36.99 to 34.99...

I will prob just pick this up locally at Barnes & Noble with a coupon. It would be cheaper. I don't understand why most of the Criterion prices with amazon.com aren't the best they used to be.

Never heard of the film until the theatrical release news occured this past year... but I want it badly. Seems like the type of oddity I like watching.

Unfortunately I don't have a Barnes and Noble around, but agree the pricing would have to decrease before I jump on it. I watched the preview on the Criterion website and it looks pretty good. Like you said, an oddity I'd like.

PowellPressburger · 10-13-2010, 02:38 PM

Wondering what others did with their BACK COVER insert for this release?

I was gonna just put mine inside the case behind the booklet... but turns out it is just a smidge too large for that so I just put mine as the back slipcover.

Beta Man · 10-13-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Wondering what others did with their BACK COVER insert for this release?

I was gonna just put mine inside the case behind the booklet... but turns out it is just a smidge too large for that so I just put mine as the back slipcover.

Trash can......

Banned User · 10-13-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Well, if your a TRUE Kubrick fan, you would already have the MGM dvd. I'm not buying any October titles until the sale.

I have the MGM dvd, but to see this movie in HD in its original 1:66 aspect ratio is something I can't wait for.

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Wondering what others did with their BACK COVER insert for this release?

I was gonna just put mine inside the case behind the booklet... but turns out it is just a smidge too large for that so I just put mine as the back slipcover.

I slipped the insert into the front so it displays the text on the inside of the case. Not sure why...

horseflesh · 10-13-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Trash can......

whbinder · 10-13-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Wondering what others did with their BACK COVER insert for this release?

I was gonna just put mine inside the case behind the booklet... but turns out it is just a smidge too large for that so I just put mine as the back slipcover.

I actually did throw mine behind the booklet and closed the box carefully. But the question is why does this thing exist? It presents the same information as the actual back cover. Usually slips are for DVDs with only artwork on the back.

Any clue?

PowellPressburger · 10-13-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I have the MGM dvd, but to see this movie in HD in its original 1:66 aspect ratio is something I can't wait for.

I slipped the insert into the front so it displays the text on the inside of the case. Not sure why...

CLEVER! never thought about that.

I woudl guess why it has one was that the artist wanted that other image but because of the barcode and layout they couldn't and just opted for this fix.

Iwill do the same to mine for the text to be displayed thru the cover.

jcs913 · 10-13-2010, 04:56 PM

Beaver has the Paths review and comparison up. Looks very nice compared to the dvd.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...thsofglory.htm

italy12 · 10-13-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ParticleDan

Just curious, when playing movies with mono soundtracks (e.g The Magician, Red Desert, Vivre Sa Vie) what codec do your receivers report they're using to decode? I have a ps3 slim connected via hdmi to a rotel rsx-1550 and LPCM mono soundtracks always show as dolby pl ii cinema for some reason, and i can't find just a pure mono option. On blu-ray menus with mono sound (e.g seventh seal) only the center channel light comes on, so it seems to work there, but during the movie all 5 lights come on again.....

The menus are encoded in Dolby Digital mono if I am not mistaken. When you play the movie, what options are given to you as you cycle through your receiver's options?

On my Onkyo, I use Direct mode, as this only emits sound from the center channel, and Stereo mode for 2.0 soundtracks, like The Last Emperor or The Man Who Fell to Earth.

rkish · 10-13-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Wondering what others did with their BACK COVER insert for this release?

I was gonna just put mine inside the case behind the booklet... but turns out it is just a smidge too large for that so I just put mine as the back slipcover.

Until I was able to find a way to incorporate it with the "Darjeeling" packaging, I opted to place it in the "pocket" inside the "cardboard case" version of Bottle Rocket, as it fits perfectly behind the insert booklet that came with it.

I hadn't thought about putting it "in the case", so that it shows through the plastic "inside" the case...a clever idea!

rkish · 10-13-2010, 07:05 PM

Wow...I just saw those screen captures from DVDBeaver...I'm getting psyched about "Paths"!

ShellOilJunior · 10-13-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

I've never seen this movie, but House just appeared as a discounted price, after reading the short description it sounds very interesting. Has anyone seen this? What are some opinions about the movie? It looks like one I'd like.

I've seen it. It's definitely not a film for everyone--- although everyone should see it at least once. I think it's best going in with an open mind and to not take the film too seriously.

There are a lot of analog "special effects" that'll make ya chuckle and the humor is very off-beat. It's a horror film with plenty of charm and plenty of laughs.

greekak229 · 10-13-2010, 09:58 PM

Paths of Glory is the only Criterion I'm getting before the sale.

10-13-2010, 02:38 PM	#17329
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:996 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Darjeeling Limited Wondering what others did with their BACK COVER insert for this release? I was gonna just put mine inside the case behind the booklet... but turns out it is just a smidge too large for that so I just put mine as the back slipcover.

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10-13-2010, 04:05 AM	#17321
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	So for anyone that got The Magician, how is it? I haven't seen it but I might blind buy it later on.

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ParticleDan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Rushmore Academy Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:792 DVD collection:84 Trading Score:19	Just curious, when playing movies with mono soundtracks (e.g The Magician, Red Desert, Vivre Sa Vie) what codec do your receivers report they're using to decode? I have a ps3 slim connected via hdmi to a rotel rsx-1550 and LPCM mono soundtracks always show as dolby pl ii cinema for some reason, and i can't find just a pure mono option. On blu-ray menus with mono sound (e.g seventh seal) only the center channel light comes on, so it seems to work there, but during the movie all 5 lights come on again.....

10-13-2010, 02:05 PM	#17326
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	I've never seen this movie, but House just appeared as a discounted price, after reading the short description it sounds very interesting. Has anyone seen this? What are some opinions about the movie? It looks like one I'd like.

10-13-2010, 04:56 PM	#17335
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:577	Beaver has the Paths review and comparison up. Looks very nice compared to the dvd. http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...thsofglory.htm

10-13-2010, 07:05 PM	#17338
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Wow...I just saw those screen captures from DVDBeaver...I'm getting psyched about "Paths"!

10-13-2010, 09:58 PM	#17340
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Paths of Glory is the only Criterion I'm getting before the sale.

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