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Banned User · 12-13-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the only difference that the documentary is subtitled in the MoC and the same documentary has english voiceover in the Kino?

I preordered the MoC, so I have that already. But if I did my homework, I think I would have preferred being able to make a sandwich during the extras.

The MoC version has a new 1hour documentary on the restoration of the film called 'The Heritage of Die Nibelungen' running 1:11 mins in 1080p.

Kino's disc states it has 'The Legacy of Die Nibelungen' 1:08 mins in 1080i.

I 'm still not sure if they are the same documentary. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

**edit** never mind they are the same. I wonder why they named them differently ?? And why KINO chose to go the 1080i route when both releases are double disc dual layered. By all accounts the MoC release has the higher bitrate so if they could do it why not KINO.. Guess I'll have to get the MoC version.

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Originally Posted by JHas

If Kino keeps dragging their feet and not release an upgrade to "Dersu Uzala" they should give the rights to Criterion and lets get a stunning upgrade out for this masterpiece!

Please make this happen!!

J.R._Beasley · 12-13-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Unfrozen

Thanks. I didn't want to buy it if there were leaks that they were going to release their eclipse sets on bluray some time soon.

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Eclipse only going to ever be a dvd line as it is intended to be films they never intend to give a proper blu treatment?

ShellOilJunior · 12-13-2012, 04:08 PM

Anyone else trying to work in the 5-hour cut of Fanny and Alexander into their December viewing schedule?

Scottie · 12-13-2012, 05:52 PM

So I got 99 Reasons in, and I'm a little disappointed that there isn't any cover art or anything to go with it. It's just a skinny, blank case, with the disc.

blubear II · 12-13-2012, 05:54 PM

Does Criterion have plans to release WKW's "2046" ? Since it is a follow up to In the Mood for Love.

Zen_Amako · 12-13-2012, 06:03 PM

2046 received pretty mixed reviews from what I remember. Personally, I don't think it's on par with ITMFL, although it is a follow-up. The rights are with Sony, and they don't seem that interested in releasing catalog titles on BD unless it's a big title.

Darkcritic · 12-13-2012, 06:38 PM

Interesting stuff. It would be nice to know what everybody does with the booklets that come with certain releases (BFI, MoC, Criterion). I ALWAYS read the essays after finishing the film. It is one of those truly valuable assets of having a physical copy (I know they can be "digitalized" but I like to take them out and start reading them). Most of the essays Criterion puts out are informative and entertaining, they are an essential piece of the package and I often enjoy them more than the supplements. The interviews are probably my favorite pieces. Most of the time they are from the director of the film, made during the time the movie was released.

BohemianGraham · 12-13-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Interesting stuff. It would be nice to know what everybody does with the booklets that come with certain releases (BFI, MoC, Criterion). I ALWAYS read the essays after finishing the film. It is one of those truly valuable assets of having a physical copy (I know they can be "digitalized" but I like to take them out and start reading them). Most of the essays Criterion puts out are informative and entertaining, they are an essential piece of the package and I often enjoy them more than the supplements. The interviews are probably my favorite pieces. Most of the time they are from the director of the film, made during the time the movie was released.

I read them first.

Cancelled Brazil with B&N, as it wouldn't extend for some reason, and ordered it through Amazon with series 6 of Doctor Who. It's still going to take a month and cost 3 bucks more. PURPLE NOON is supposedly going time ship on the 31st. I can wait for both. I just want Rashomon which shipped a month ago. Also still waiting for Battle of Algiers and Week end, which shipped two weeks ago. Looks like It's a supply issue I guess.

Still have plenty of CCs to rewatch though.

SammyJankis · 12-13-2012, 08:19 PM

I hate to be that person, but are the announcements tomorrow, or will they be on Monday?

IronWaffle · 12-13-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I hate to be that person, but are the announcements tomorrow, or will they be on Monday?

That's okay, Spartacus, I'm that person too.

I'm guessing Monday.

KRW1 · 12-13-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I read them first.

That's fine if you've already seen the films. A lot of mine tend to be blind buys and the essay always includes a line like 'and the final scene which shows...'. Afterwards, always, for me.

Hawkguy · 12-13-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

2046 received pretty mixed reviews from what I remember. Personally, I don't think it's on par with ITMFL, although it is a follow-up. The rights are with Sony, and they don't seem that interested in releasing catalog titles on BD unless it's a big title.

I think it would make an excellent blu-ray release, but I don't personally think it's on par either.

zoodermin · 12-13-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KRW1

That's fine if you've already seen the films. A lot of mine tend to be blind buys and the essay always includes a line like 'and the final scene which shows...'. Afterwards, always, for me.

Exactly my case!

Unfrozen · 12-13-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

The Killers 46' and 64' both look fantastic on DVD from Criterion. Both great prints that look very well upscaled. I would almost say that would be worth a pick up. Le Samourai looks great too but I would except an upgrade on that title sooner than later.

Yeah I think I'm just going to pick up some of those Criterions that I never managed to buy during the DVD days. I'll hold off on Le Samourai though because it has to be coming out soon.

Lutz · 12-13-2012, 11:51 PM

I think 2046 vs In The Mood For Love depends on which you saw first.

I saw 2046 first and was blown away but I've never felt that In The Mood For Love was on par with it.

drbikeshorts · 12-14-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Anyone else trying to work in the 5-hour cut of Fanny and Alexander into their December viewing schedule?

I watched Fanny and Alexander in four parts with Mrs Drbikeshorts and we loved it.
Recently I wanted to watch it in one session. I invited over 3 friends who are film buffs to watch it with me.
We had breaks for coffee and a break for lunch halfway through.
Everyone loved it.
Seeing it all in one day is amazing. Highly recommended.

drbikeshorts · 12-14-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

In some instances the MoC booklets are a bit daunting -- the Married Woman and Joan of Arc booklets are about 100 pages each and the Nosferatu booklet must be close to that. Not exactly something you can skim through before or after a viewing (and the Joan of Arc book is about 99.99% text in something like 8pt font, unlike the more designerly Criterion booklets). They make great follow-up reading if you enjoyed the accompanying film, though.

MoC's booklet for Repo Man is wonderful. One of my all-around favorite releases of the year.

Booklets are probably my favourite extra (other than an extra film on the disc!).
The booklet in Touch of Evil is about 80 pages long!
And some of the Criterion booklets are very substantial, such as Carlos or The Battle of Algiers (which I still haven't found time to read

)

rkish · 12-14-2012, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Booklets are probably my favourite extra (other than an extra film on the disc!).
The booklet in Touch of Evil is about 80 pages long!
And some of the Criterion booklets are very substantial, such as Carlos or The Battle of Algiers (which I still haven't found time to read

)

I think the largest booklet I have ever seen by MoC was the one they included with their now OOP Naruse DVD boxset.

NoirFan · 12-14-2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I think the largest booklet I have ever seen by MoC was the one they included with their now OOP Naruse DVD boxset.

184 pages! That's a legitimate book.

TheHighRoller · 12-14-2012, 04:22 AM

I finished watching The Last Days of Disco. I watched about an hour's worth yesterday, and re-watched that hour + finished the last 50 minutes today.

I loved it yesterday more than I did today. In the end, I ended up liking it but not loving it. I expected more. I guess I should have known that when I opened the pamphlet, originally expecting it to be the standard Criterion booklet.

Anyone interested in buying/trading?

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12-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#57543
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Anyone else trying to work in the 5-hour cut of Fanny and Alexander into their December viewing schedule?

12-13-2012, 05:52 PM	#57544
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	So I got 99 Reasons in, and I'm a little disappointed that there isn't any cover art or anything to go with it. It's just a skinny, blank case, with the disc.

12-13-2012, 05:54 PM	#57545
blubear II Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Does Criterion have plans to release WKW's "2046" ? Since it is a follow up to In the Mood for Love.

12-13-2012, 06:03 PM	#57546
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:664 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	2046 received pretty mixed reviews from what I remember. Personally, I don't think it's on par with ITMFL, although it is a follow-up. The rights are with Sony, and they don't seem that interested in releasing catalog titles on BD unless it's a big title.

12-13-2012, 06:38 PM	#57547
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	Interesting stuff. It would be nice to know what everybody does with the booklets that come with certain releases (BFI, MoC, Criterion). I ALWAYS read the essays after finishing the film. It is one of those truly valuable assets of having a physical copy (I know they can be "digitalized" but I like to take them out and start reading them). Most of the essays Criterion puts out are informative and entertaining, they are an essential piece of the package and I often enjoy them more than the supplements. The interviews are probably my favorite pieces. Most of the time they are from the director of the film, made during the time the movie was released.

12-13-2012, 08:19 PM	#57549
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	I hate to be that person, but are the announcements tomorrow, or will they be on Monday?

12-13-2012, 11:51 PM	#57555
Lutz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2012	I think 2046 vs In The Mood For Love depends on which you saw first. I saw 2046 first and was blown away but I've never felt that In The Mood For Love was on par with it.

12-14-2012, 04:22 AM	#57560
TheHighRoller Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:BlueVersion on Letterboxd 4K collection:575 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:104	I finished watching *The Last Days of Disco*. I watched about an hour's worth yesterday, and re-watched that hour + finished the last 50 minutes today. I loved it yesterday more than I did today. In the end, I ended up liking it but not loving it. I expected more. I guess I should have known that when I opened the pamphlet, originally expecting it to be the standard Criterion booklet. Anyone interested in buying/trading?

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