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P@t_Mtl · 03-23-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I just saw the review for the UK Studio Canal release of La Grande Illusion on blu...and it's stellar. I'm wondering if it's worth buying this version or waiting for Criterion to release it in the US?

As I would describe any movie with Jean Gabin in it

Old Geezer · 03-23-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

He might be asking which Criterion DVDs have gotten UK BD releases but have not yet gotten Criterion BD releases...ie stuff like Rififi, Tokyo Story, Picnic at Hanging Rock.

I'm too lazy to do it but that might be a pretty useful running list, actually.

It's been said before but I'll say it again; The UK version of "Picnic at Hanging Rock" is a masterpiece. I really don't see where a Criterion release could be a major improvement, so unless you just have to have that wacky C on the spine and are willing to wait - go for the UK version. You won't be disappointed.

Abdrewes · 03-23-2012, 12:21 PM

Any chance Amazon will have a sale in April like last year?

rkish · 03-23-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

As long as you're willing to wait for years since Criterion no longer have the rights...

Oh that's right...I forgot about that. Problem solved...will order shortly!

Thanks TJS!

EDIT: OK...a followup question. Would Studio Canal release it in the US? I would assume "yes"...

rkish · 03-23-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

As I would describe any movie with Jean Gabin in it

I have never seen this film, but have heard nothing but great things about it. I just wonder if Studio Canal will release it in the US or does it pay to buy the UK version?

BohemianGraham · 03-23-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Any chance Amazon will have a sale in April like last year?

It's already on, as there are several titles in the 23 dollar range right now.

AgentOrange · 03-23-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I have never seen this film, but have heard nothing but great things about it. I just wonder if Studio Canal will release it in the US or does it pay to buy the UK version?

I wouldn't write off a Criterion version

Both the UK and France versions appear to be region locked. That was NOT the case on the other "Studio Canal Collection" discs that came to the U.S through their deal with Lionsgate.

Maybe they gave up on bringing this collection to the U.S.? Considering how great this transfer is I would have loved a U.S. release - but the fact it's region B locked might mean something.

exolstice · 03-23-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

...but the fact it's region B locked might mean something.

The French are jerks?

AgentOrange · 03-23-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by exolstice

The French are jerks?

I mean as far as if they were bringing it to the U.S. as part of the "studio canal" collection. The fact it's regioin locked tells me they gave up on this collection and bringing to the U.S. (that, plus the fact that they haven't released anything in the U.S. for like a year?).

It's possible Canal will just "sit on it", and not license it back to Criterion. But I'm hopeful the region B lock means someone is going to get a region A license in the not too distant future.

Abdrewes · 03-23-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

It's already on, as there are several titles in the 23 dollar range right now.

Lower than 23. Here's last years selection:

$17.49
Breathless
8 1/2
Wings Of Desire

$17.99
Senso
Paths Of Glory
Army Of Shadows
Shock Corridor
Still Walking
The Naked Kiss
Amarcord

$18.49
Sweet Smell of Success
Broadcast News
Red Shoes
Modern Times
Fish Tank
The Seventh Seal
M

$18.99
Topsy Turvy
Blow Out
Le Cercle Rouge
Kes
White Material
The Mikado
The Double Life of Veronique

$19.99
Au revoir les enfants
Yi Yi

$21.49
The Leopard

$28.99
Yojimbo & Sanjuro

rkish · 03-23-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

I mean as far as if they were bringing it to the U.S. as part of the "studio canal" collection. The fact it's regioin locked tells me they gave up on this collection and bringing to the U.S. (that, plus the fact that they haven't released anything in the U.S. for like a year?).

It's possible Canal will just "sit on it", and not license it back to Criterion. But I'm hopeful the region B lock means someone is going to get a region A license in the not too distant future.

I've got a region free player, so I've got no problem with buying the UK version...but as you said, the fact that it is region B locked, might mean that Studio Canal will eventually release it in the US...the question is when? Is there any information you can offer us Pro-B?

Anyone here planning to buy the UK version?

P@t_Mtl · 03-23-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by exolstice

The French are jerks?

Ah les salopards!

P@t_Mtl · 03-23-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I have never seen this film, but have heard nothing but great things about it. I just wonder if Studio Canal will release it in the US or does it pay to buy the UK version?

I am a bit on the biase side when it come's to Jean Gabin. I do not know if Studio Canal will bother releasing it here in North America, I think it's been some months since one of their releases as been available here. If you can find the UK release at a good price maybe go that

rkish · 03-23-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I am a bit on the biase side when it come's to Jean Gabin. I do not know if Studio Canal will bother releasing it here in North America, I think it's been some months since one of their releases as been available here. If you can find the UK release at a good price maybe go that

Thanks Pat! Are you planning to buy it?

rkish · 03-23-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Ah les salopards!

Fick mich, du miserabler hurensohn!

BohemianGraham · 03-23-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Lower than 23. Here's last years selection:

$17.49
Breathless
8 1/2
Wings Of Desire

$17.99
Senso
Paths Of Glory
Army Of Shadows
Shock Corridor
Still Walking
The Naked Kiss
Amarcord

$18.49
Sweet Smell of Success
Broadcast News
Red Shoes
Modern Times
Fish Tank
The Seventh Seal
M

$18.99
Topsy Turvy
Blow Out
Le Cercle Rouge
Kes
White Material
The Mikado
The Double Life of Veronique

$19.99
Au revoir les enfants
Yi Yi

$21.49
The Leopard

$28.99
Yojimbo & Sanjuro

Inflation's gone up.

23 bucks isn't really that expensive for Criterions, because you could be paying 41.49 for them in Canada.

BohemianGraham · 03-23-2012, 01:37 PM

Bloody hell, Amazon only has the DVDs for the June releases up for pre-order. Freaking lame.

P@t_Mtl · 03-23-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Thanks Pat! Are you planning to buy it?

I have some DVD sets of Jean Gabin, I am not sure if they were available outside of Quebec since the entire boxes have only French writing on them? I also have the DVD of La Grande Illusion from Criterion. It's not my favorite movie from Gabin per say but the review of that UK release does seem very nice so I might just bite. The main trouble right now is that there are quite a few other things I would want before that one.

P@t_Mtl · 03-23-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Bloody hell, Amazon only has the DVDs for the June releases up for pre-order. Freaking lame.

amazon.com or amazon.ca? amazon.ca is so slow in posting the new releases sometimes

BohemianGraham · 03-23-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

amazon.com or amazon.ca? amazon.ca is so slow in posting the new releases sometimes

US site, Canadian site doesn't even have them yet, as usual.

Why is June so hard to get Criterions?

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