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Kevtronn · 05-15-2010, 04:07 AM

Got our hopes up

pro-bassoonist · 05-15-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Seretur

So the Pialat is coming to Blu after all! Thanks for the info, Pro-B!

You are too quick. I was working on the post. Actually the info that came through is for a DVD release.

Pro-B

jimonee78 · 05-15-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Quick question. I'm considering expanding my Criterion to DVD's for the first time, namly buying a few Eclipse sets. Anyone know if all the Eclipse sets come packaged the same, with one outer box and separate DVD cases for each film within the box? It's kinda hard to tell from Amazon's pics.

Yes the Eclipse sets are all packaged in a similar fashion. Outer cardboard slipcover and thin clear plastic cases for each individual film.

ChadFL · 05-15-2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jimonee78

Yes the Eclipse sets are all packaged in a similar fashion. Outer cardboard slipcover and thin clear plastic cases for each individual film.

Thanks. I imagine just about anything that already came out on Eclipse will never come out on Blu anyway and since there are some Eclipse films I really want I may as well pick them up. Most of them can be found on Amazon Marketplace new for around $30-$45 which sounds reasonable. Anyone find them cheaper elsewhere?

pro-bassoonist · 05-15-2010, 04:13 AM

Fine. Added the colors with the technical specs. Unless something is moved to Blu-ray later on, this is what we have at the moment:

1. ECLIPSE SERIES 23: THE FIRST FILMS OF AKIRA KUROSAWA - SDVD
2. Crumb - Blu-ray
3. LOUIE BLUIE - SDVD
4. BLACK ORPHEUS Blu-ray
5. L’ENFANCE NUE SDVD
6. Three Silent Classics by Josef Von Sternberg SDVD

Pro-B

Beta Man · 05-15-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

What is your source for this? I don't see that at Criterion's website.

I'm sure it's been posted..... but at 30% off, people might want to jump on the "Thin Red Line" pre-order while it's still 'cheap'

SpiderBaby · 05-15-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Seretur

So the Pialat is coming to Blu after all! Thanks for the info, Pro-B!

Don't I wish.

SpiderBaby · 05-15-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Thanks. I imagine just about anything that already came out on Eclipse will never come out on Blu anyway and since there are some Eclipse films I really want I may as well pick them up. Most of them can be found on Amazon Marketplace new for around $30-$45 which sounds reasonable. Anyone find them cheaper elsewhere?

You can get the Chantal Akerman Eclipse set for $36 on Criterion's site, but I don't know if that one is of interest for you.

ChadFL · 05-15-2010, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

You can get the Chantal Akerman Eclipse set for $36 on Criterion's site, but I don't know if that one is of interest for you.

And I'm only $129 worth of purchases at Criterion's website from getting a $50 credit too. I might order a few reasonably priced sets from them.

SpiderBaby · 05-15-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

And I'm only $129 worth of purchases at Criterion's website from getting a $50 credit too. I might order a few reasonably priced sets from them.

I got about $200 to go to get $50. With the end of May releases and June releases, I would prob get the $50, which I will use to pay part of a dvd boxset of something from past years I haven't got yet.

kndy · 05-15-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

What is your source for this? I don't see that at Criterion's website.

The information is what we receive from the official press release from the PR rep for Criterion.

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Thanks. I imagine just about anything that already came out on Eclipse will never come out on Blu anyway and since there are some Eclipse films I really want I may as well pick them up. Most of them can be found on Amazon Marketplace new for around $30-$45 which sounds reasonable. Anyone find them cheaper elsewhere?

Definitely strike in the next B/N 50% off sale or Deep Discount 45% off sale. They all (With the exception of Postwar Akira Kurosawa and Nikkatsu) go under $20, the AK and Nikkatsu were like $23 I think. But they ranged from $11.99 to $17.99 during the sale.

But these Eclipse Series sets are so worth it! I want to get them all (well, with the exception of the two music ones).

jimonee78 · 05-15-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I got about $200 to go to get $50. With the end of May releases and June releases, I would prob get the $50, which I will use to pay part of a dvd boxset of something from past years I haven't got yet.

I've been sitting on my $50 for a couple months now. I also want to use it on a boxset, but I've been waiting to see if Criterion has another sale first. If June comes and goes without another sale, I'm thinking of going for either the BRD Trilogy or Three Films by Hiroshi Teshigahara. Kinda want both though...

SpiderBaby · 05-15-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jimonee78

I've been sitting on my $50 for a couple months now. I also want to use it on a boxset, but I've been waiting to see if Criterion has another sale first. If June comes and goes without another sale, I'm thinking of going for either the BRD Trilogy or Three Films by Hiroshi Teshigahara. Kinda want both though...

Three Films by Hiroshi Teshigahara is one that I want as well. Don't know if that will be it when the time comes (because I can get some during a B&N sale, if one happens) but it is one I want.

JediFonger · 05-15-2010, 05:09 AM

so what's the august releases about? any1? =P

Illy Scorsese · 05-15-2010, 06:02 AM

Oh Wow...

"Crumb" on Blu-Ray, and as a Criterion release to top it off?

What a wonderful suprise.

Instant addition to my top 10 Criterions easily.

Seretur · 05-15-2010, 06:20 AM

Eh... seemed too good to be true. Still hoping for the Pialat, of course... wouldn't be the first time they added a BD version of a title post facto.

captveg · 05-15-2010, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

To tell you the truth Arkadin, Criterion prob never asked for blu rights, due to them thinking silents don't sell well, as you can see by them not giving a crap about releasing silents. They prob thought they could make enough money on dvds and no one would complain about a blu for silents. Boy were they wrong. This is part of the business side of Criterion that I don't like, and alot of people are e-mailing them about this issue with the silents. I am thinking about doing it, even though I will buy the dvd if a blu doesn't happen.

We would need to step up and tell Criterion in large numbers that we are ready for a change to mostly blu, because they know that dvd is still selling.

Or they licensed the Paramount films in 2007 at a time before they had even released any Blu-rays.

PowellPressburger · 05-15-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

You can get the Chantal Akerman Eclipse set for $36 on Criterion's site, but I don't know if that one is of interest for you.

That is a great deal.

I would also suggest JEANNE DIELMAN, 23, QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES I would pay 100.00 for a blu of that . I won't hold my breath, you never know what could ever get a HD release. At 201mins. I am left wishing there was more.

Ceaucescu · 05-15-2010, 08:36 AM

ADORE the coverarts for the August releases.

horseflesh · 05-15-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Nah, I like his spirit and his energy.
And he ruffles a few feathers, which is usually a good thing.

05-15-2010, 04:13 AM	#9405
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Fine. Added the colors with the technical specs. Unless something is moved to Blu-ray later on, this is what we have at the moment: 1. ECLIPSE SERIES 23: THE FIRST FILMS OF AKIRA KUROSAWA - SDVD 2. Crumb - Blu-ray 3. LOUIE BLUIE - SDVD 4. BLACK ORPHEUS Blu-ray 5. L’ENFANCE NUE SDVD 6. Three Silent Classics by Josef Von Sternberg SDVD Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 05-15-2010 at 04:18 AM.

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05-15-2010, 04:07 AM	#9401
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1428 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Got our hopes up

05-15-2010, 05:09 AM	#9414
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	so what's the august releases about? any1? =P

05-15-2010, 06:02 AM	#9415
Illy Scorsese Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:86	Oh Wow... "Crumb" on Blu-Ray, and as a Criterion release to top it off? What a wonderful suprise. Instant addition to my top 10 Criterions easily.

05-15-2010, 06:20 AM	#9416
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Eh... seemed too good to be true. Still hoping for the Pialat, of course... wouldn't be the first time they added a BD version of a title post facto.

05-15-2010, 08:36 AM	#9419
Ceaucescu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:151	ADORE the coverarts for the August releases.

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