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shortmartin · 06-14-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bronx Bull

I was just browsing Facebook, and I saw that Criterion reposted an article written by a user on their site; "The Exisential Hitman" it's called, and it refers to Jef Costello in Le Samourai.

Is it possible that Le Samourai is slated for an announcement just days away?

Cbeck · 06-14-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mansinthe

i consider buying the bluray of "late spring".. now i wonder if the Criterion release or the BFI release is the better one.

it looks like the BFI release has a second movie (probably only DVD)

The BFI is more detailed. The Criterion softens the image to make the damage to the film less noticeable , but sacrifices some detail in the process.

The BFI also has "The Only Son" in HD on the same blu ray. The Criterion release of this film is DVD only.

BFI is region B locked.

Mansinthe · 06-14-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbeck

The BFI is more detailed. The Criterion softens the image to make the damage to the film less noticeable , but sacrifices some detail in the process.

The BFI also has "The Only Son" in HD on the same blu ray. The Criterion release of this film is DVD only.

BFI is region B locked.

thanks... so the BFI release it will be

(i have a region A and a Region B player^^)

wonder why criterion always has to sharpen / contrast boost or soften their releases.....

the sordid sentinel · 06-14-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bronx Bull

I was just browsing Facebook, and I saw that Criterion reposted an article written by a user on their site; "The Exisential Hitman" it's called, and it refers to Jef Costello in Le Samourai.

Is it possible that Le Samourai is slated for an announcement just days away?

Beyond awesome if true. I've been concerned that Criterion lost the rights to this title along with the other recently OOP Melville films.

shadedpain4 · 06-14-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

In my case, all of them.

I think I saved the La Jetee one. Can't throw out a Chris Marker cat drawing.

deepbreathsanddeath · 06-14-2013, 05:39 PM

I'm hoping for some more film noir, silent, cult, horror and there's some other titles that have caught my interest. Le Samuroi being one of them. Never seen it but the love for it is intense to say the least. I've done a little reading about it but not a lot (I like to go in unprepared for movies that interest me) and I think I'm going to love it.

Sadly I also want The Life Aquatic. I'm not a huge Wes Anderson fan but I do like his work. The Life Aquatic is the one movie of his I do LOVE though so it'll be nice when it eventually comes out. My dvd looks awful compared to the other Wes Anderson blu-rays.

The only Lynch film I haven't seen is Eraserhead. It'll be nice if that's announced. I've been holding out on it because I know it's coming. Also really hoping a Cronenberg box set with Shivers, Rabid, The Brood and Scanners gets announced.

I would just love to see some more edgy and unusual stuff hit the collection.

Mansinthe · 06-14-2013, 05:46 PM

maybe they will finally announce a bluray upgrade for kwaidan (hopefull not 20 min cut like the dvd) or throne of blood.

just ordered both ecplise kurosawa DVD box sets.

ccfixx · 06-14-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I take it new releases will be announced today? I checked my twitter no mention but I don't facebook in case they posted anything there?

I just saw it posted on cf.org that Criterion said on Facebook it'll be Monday, PP.

jrmac2000 · 06-14-2013, 05:51 PM

I'd love to see some of the earlier spines upgraded this go round
Picnic at hanging rock
Summertime
Andrei rublev
Etc.

redrunner97 · 06-14-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

That would make sense. It has been a long time since it was hinted at.

Grey Gardens would be fantastic.

blkhrt · 06-14-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I believe my copy of Ride with the Devil was resealed. I didn't complain because the disc was in perfect shape.

I didn't email them to complain, just to make sure they had sent me the correct copy. I have had the wrong thing sent to me occasionally in the past, so I figured it didn't hurt to check.

blkhrt · 06-14-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

Grey Gardens would be fantastic.

Well, we know it is definitely coming at some point, the question is just when.

James Luckard · 06-14-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Playtime is back in stock but Le Cercle Rouge sure is OOP. However, it is not as expensive as trying to get The Third Man.

If Playtime is back in stock, buy it ASAP. It's OOP and they probably just found an unexpected box of old stock.

jw007 · 06-14-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

Are people really returning their Blu-Rays because there's no sticker on the wrapping? Wow. Just wow.

Yes, I am surprised too. I never save the blue stickers either after tearing open the cellophane or shrink-wrap. Maybe the reason some of the stickers aren't on the titles is some diehard collectors peeled them off when the B&N CSR wasn't looking. Technically, I don't believe it is stealing as a sticker is just a sticker, right? In any case, I'll never return a Criterion BD if there's no blue sticker on it.

The Bronx Bull · 06-14-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

If Playtime is back in stock, buy it ASAP. It's OOP and they probably just found an unexpected box of old stock.

I think the general consensus is that Playtime, although going OOP, is being halted so that it can be re-released.

jrmac2000 · 06-14-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bronx Bull

I think the general consensus is that Playtime, although going OOP, is being halted so that it can be re-released.

Wasn't this also the consensus with the BRD trilogy? Just asking because my memory is vague on it and I've kept holding off on buying the DVD set

Visco. · 06-14-2013, 07:00 PM

Badlands was incredible. The PQ is absolutely amazing.

Another knockout by Malick with some beautiful imagery. Martin Sheen is fantastic.

Alex DeLarge · 06-14-2013, 07:21 PM

I'm hoping for Oshima's BOY to be announced this time! Is it true that another Oshima Eclipse set is in the works?

RandyK · 06-14-2013, 07:22 PM

I'm hoping Scanners is announced this month but I'm thinking it will be announced next month for the October release date. Lots of horror films coming out in September though.

And I was looking at a film class for school this fall and I noticed the professor has some Criterions scheduled for viewings. It was Rashomon and Wild Strawberries. Found it funny since WS is coming out on Blu soon.

Blu2u · 06-14-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Randyman94

It was Rashomon and Wild Strawberries. Found it funny since WS is coming out on Blu soon.

Wild Strawberries came out Tuesday.

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06-14-2013, 05:39 PM	#73786
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	I'm hoping for some more film noir, silent, cult, horror and there's some other titles that have caught my interest. Le Samuroi being one of them. Never seen it but the love for it is intense to say the least. I've done a little reading about it but not a lot (I like to go in unprepared for movies that interest me) and I think I'm going to love it. Sadly I also want The Life Aquatic. I'm not a huge Wes Anderson fan but I do like his work. The Life Aquatic is the one movie of his I do LOVE though so it'll be nice when it eventually comes out. My dvd looks awful compared to the other Wes Anderson blu-rays. The only Lynch film I haven't seen is Eraserhead. It'll be nice if that's announced. I've been holding out on it because I know it's coming. Also really hoping a Cronenberg box set with Shivers, Rabid, The Brood and Scanners gets announced. I would just love to see some more edgy and unusual stuff hit the collection.

06-14-2013, 05:46 PM	#73787
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	maybe they will finally announce a bluray upgrade for kwaidan (hopefull not 20 min cut like the dvd) or throne of blood. just ordered both ecplise kurosawa DVD box sets.

06-14-2013, 05:51 PM	#73789
jrmac2000 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:908 Blu-ray collection:6427 DVD collection:1015 Digital collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:3	I'd love to see some of the earlier spines upgraded this go round Picnic at hanging rock Summertime Andrei rublev Etc.

06-14-2013, 07:00 PM	#73797
Visco. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:662 DVD collection:24 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:36	Badlands was incredible. The PQ is absolutely amazing. Another knockout by Malick with some beautiful imagery. Martin Sheen is fantastic.

06-14-2013, 07:21 PM	#73798
Alex DeLarge Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Central, PA 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:3152 DVD collection:638	I'm hoping for Oshima's BOY to be announced this time! Is it true that another Oshima Eclipse set is in the works?

06-14-2013, 07:22 PM	#73799
RandyK Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio 4K collection:1110 Blu-ray collection:4910 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:17 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:6	I'm hoping Scanners is announced this month but I'm thinking it will be announced next month for the October release date. Lots of horror films coming out in September though. And I was looking at a film class for school this fall and I noticed the professor has some Criterions scheduled for viewings. It was Rashomon and Wild Strawberries. Found it funny since WS is coming out on Blu soon.

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