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italy12 · 12-15-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

OMG WHAT DOES THE ZARDOZ COVER LOOK LIKE!?!?! ZARDOZ SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDED YEARS AGO!!!!!!!

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It's got a close up of Sean Connery's legs and tiny shorts.

Trekkie313 · 12-15-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

It's got a close up of Sean Connery's legs and tiny shorts.

Suspenders and a red nappy!

BohemianGraham · 12-15-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

It's got a close up of Sean Connery's legs and tiny shorts.

I just didn't enjoy it, sorry. John Boorman's previous film, Catch Us if You can was much more enjoyable.

His sequel to the Exorcist, was even better.

Ok, enough snark, Point Blank was actually awesome, even if Boorman's made more than a few duds.

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italy12 · 12-15-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I just didn't enjoy it, sorry. John Boorman's previous film, Catch Us if You can was much more enjoyable.

His sequel to the Exorcist, was even better.

Ok, enough snark, Point Blank was actually awesome, even if Boorman's made more than a few duds.

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Those titles have been delayed for those that ordered them on November 1st when the CC 50% sale started. You guys will probably get them after us. If not, I'll be hurt deep down inside, but will eventually move on and live a normal life.

BohemianGraham · 12-15-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Those titles have been delayed for those that ordered them on November 1st when the CC 50% sale started. You guys will probably get them after us. If not, I'll be hurt deep down inside, but will eventually move on and live a normal life.

Maybe that's why it's taking so long to process the order. I thought it was because of my other issue that they might have done something to my account.

I just hope it doesn't get cancelled.

If it does, I'll just have to wait to get it.

Also, I'll still get it long after you even if it does ship before yours.

italy12 · 12-15-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Maybe that's why it's taking so long to process the order. I thought it was because of my other issue that they might have done something to my account.

I just hope it doesn't get cancelled.

If it does, I'll just have to wait to get it.

Also, I'll still get it long after you even if it does ship before yours.

Oh wait, you were the one who stole an extra copy of one of the movies they shipped to you in error. Yea, they may be holding out on you until you actually follow their explicit directions on returning their lost merchandise.

Better get on that!!!

BohemianGraham · 12-15-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Oh wait, you were the one who stole an extra copy of one of the movies they shipped to you in error. Yea, they may be holding out on you until you actually follow their explicit directions on returning their lost merchandise.

Better get on that!!!

They never gave me directions though! How can I follow them if they told me to hold onto the BD, wait to hear from them, not respond except to say they refunded me, and then not tell me what to do with it?

I'll stop now. I'm just paranoid about these things because they make me feel bad. I don't want to seem like I'm ripping off B&N.

BohemianGraham · 12-15-2011, 01:40 PM

Does anyone think that later announcements, rather than early ones will become the norm for Criterion? Both the December and November releases were announced later in the day. I'm hoping it's not the case today.

rkish · 12-15-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

You could be blasphemous and buy the set, and sell off the other titles. Some people have done that and only kept The Last Picture Show and/or Easy Rider.

The whole set's fantastic, except for A Safe place. I think it was thr best release of 2010.

I forgot to mention yesterday that Bert Schneider died (one of the "B"s in BBS) at the age of 78.

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituari...,1747674.story

rkish · 12-15-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally Q

Bold No Guts, No Glory prediction:

Unless the Kubrick estate objects, I wouldn't be surprised if the the premier of Fear and Desire is the first step towards a Criterion release during 2012.

If they were able to "hide" it as a supplement, then they might actually get the Kubrick estate to go along with it.

Hey...it was shown on TV (TCM) for the first time last night and Eastman House has screened it publically.

BohemianGraham · 12-15-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I forgot to mention yesterday that Bert Schneider died (one of the "B"s in BBS) at the age of 78.

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituari...,1747674.story

I saw that. Very sad.

He was the nice one, at least compared to Bob Rafelson. they named the "dummy" that dispensed advice to the boys on the show after him.

ravenus · 12-15-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Belle de jour Blu-ray REVIEW

Oh man, I'm torn. Extras-wise the Studio Canal package sounds more appealing, but I'm also liking the saturated look of the Criterion more. Double-dipping on 2 premium BD versions is a bit too ostentatious for my budget. Call me a dumbass but if I plumped for the SC, d'you think I could jack up my TV's video settings and achieve a kinda sorta "closer to the Criterion" saturated look?

BohemianGraham · 12-15-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Those titles have been delayed for those that ordered them on November 1st when the CC 50% sale started. You guys will probably get them after us. If not, I'll be hurt deep down inside, but will eventually move on and live a normal life.

Hate to break it to you, but B&N is claiming they're going to ship my order today. Took them a bit to update the status though.

I doubt it will go out today, however, but if it does, I can assure you that I won't see Branded to Kill until at least mid to late January, long after your copy arrives.

Anymore hints about March's releases yet?

Monty70 · 12-15-2011, 03:13 PM

I watched Branded to Kill yesterday. To say the film left me speechless is an understatement. I am going to ask for someone to confirm a scene that I still don't believe. (not sure if I was having an acid flashback or something)

Warning clicking on the spoiler tag below will expose you to foul language as I will state my question in the spirit of the film.

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I have never laughed so hard in my life, and I'm not sure that I should be.

italy12 · 12-15-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Hate to break it to you, but B&N is claiming they're going to ship my order today. Took them a bit to update the status though.

I doubt it will go out today, however, but if it does, I can assure you that I won't see Branded to Kill until at least mid to late January, long after your copy arrives.

Anymore hints about March's releases yet?

Bummer...but good news for you, I guess!

TylerDurden · 12-15-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

Is there detailed technical info available about Criterion's transfers? For example, is a Blu-ray transfer a new transfer from a new scan or is it made from an older scan done for DVD? It would be good to know whether a scan was 4K or 2K. Was a negative or inter-positive scanned? A blu-ray from and old master scanned for DVD might look better on blu-ray, but isn't it possible that a new scan/master done for blu-ray could be better? Is this an issue?

It would also be interesting to know about the tradeoffs of eliminating scratches, noise, etc. Is any image detail lost? How much DNR do they do? Sharpening?

Could it be that a grind-house appearance for an old film is a more filmic experience?

Every CC I have comes with a detailed description of the transfer process. That includes the source of the film reel, and the scanning procedure.

whbinder · 12-15-2011, 03:49 PM

I've really been enjoying the My Criterion Collection feature of the web page, but I wish they'd include older releases, like the original Tokyo Drifter. That way I could have a more complete view of my collection.

I suppose asking for Laserdiscs is too much.

italy12 · 12-15-2011, 03:55 PM

Criterion Cast has not updated their Twitter page with spoilers yet. Don't they usually start early?

GilliamsBrazil · 12-15-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Criterion needs to seriously look at picking up Targets and The Last Picture Show...as far as I know, both are pretty damn important pieces of cinema and have been neglected on DVD.

Targets has been in the top 10-ish of my Criterion wishlist for sooooo long. I would be ecstatic if it were announced!

RichardP · 12-15-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

I've seen those in the booklets, but my concern is whether when there is a blu-ray edition, after an earlier DVD edition, a new scan was done.

New transfers are always done.

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12-15-2011, 01:40 PM	#41748
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Does anyone think that later announcements, rather than early ones will become the norm for Criterion? Both the December and November releases were announced later in the day. I'm hoping it's not the case today.

12-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#41754
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	I watched Branded to Kill yesterday. To say the film left me speechless is an understatement. I am going to ask for someone to confirm a scene that I still don't believe. (not sure if I was having an acid flashback or something) Warning clicking on the spoiler tag below will expose you to foul language as I will state my question in the spirit of the film. [Show spoiler] I have never laughed so hard in my life, and I'm not sure that I should be.

12-15-2011, 03:49 PM	#41757
whbinder Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Phoenix, AZ Blu-ray collection:633 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I've really been enjoying the My Criterion Collection feature of the web page, but I wish they'd include older releases, like the original Tokyo Drifter. That way I could have a more complete view of my collection. I suppose asking for Laserdiscs is too much.

12-15-2011, 03:55 PM	#41758
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1406 Blu-ray collection:5041 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Criterion Cast has not updated their Twitter page with spoilers yet. Don't they usually start early?

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