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greekak229 · 03-30-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus

I stated that I bought Army of Shadows earlier, but now i'm wondering if I should blind buy Le Cercle Rouge as well. Is it worth it?

I definitely think it is. Especially since it's going out of print I'd ensure that you get a copy as soon as possible.

TJS_Blu · 03-30-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Unfortunately, I think they are referring to the original restoration (Passion of Joan of Arc) that they did with the DVD...though it should show up on BD within the next few years, as there is a UK version out now.

Agreed. Though I also think we'll be looking at the Gaumont restoration.

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Originally Posted by ravenus

These are the Satyajit Ray films I hope will come first:
Days and Nights in the Forest
The Chess Players
Charulata aka The Wife
Goddess
Home and the World

With the BFI Charulata coming out I'm assuming this would be the next Ray film released by Criterion. Of course, I could be wrong.

Hawkguy · 03-30-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

A true masterpiece and easily one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. Such a tremendous release by Criterion.

I really love the cinematographer's work.

rkish · 03-30-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

An entirely new restoration is currently being done by Gaumont, which licenses to Criterion, so I assume that is the version they will release (not the MOC restoration).

Thanks for the heads up...I hope so. I wouldn't mind double dipping on this. The MoC version is a nice set and that booklet with it is a monster.

Scottie · 03-30-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I found the second viewing to be even better. The question the cop asks at the end of the film is like a hammer-blow. Just an all around well thought-out, well crafted film. The minimalistic style is done better than most films of its kind.

I must watch it again soon, then!

TJS_Blu · 03-30-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Thanks for the heads up...I hope so. I wouldn't mind double dipping on this. The MoC version is a nice set and that booklet with it is a monster.

I believe it will be a different cut as well, Rich.

ZooTv · 03-30-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus

I stated that I bought Army of Shadows earlier, but now i'm wondering if I should blind buy Le Cercle Rouge as well. Is it worth it?

Absolutely, it's one of Melville's best films & has excellent replay value i.m.o.

*PREACHER* · 03-30-2013, 07:11 PM

So now I officially own all the oop Melville's and am so glad I frequent this thread for the awesome updated news on such titles...that have been on my want list for awhile now!!!

Abdrewes · 03-30-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

So now I officially own all the oop Melville's and am so glad I frequent this thread for the awesome updated news on such titles...that have been on my want list for awhile now!!!

Awesome Melville avatar too!

ZooTv · 03-30-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

So now I officially own all the oop Melville's and am so glad I frequent this thread for the awesome updated news on such titles...that have been on my want list for awhile now!!!

I need to get my hands on Bob le Flambeur.

*PREACHER* · 03-30-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZooTv

I need to get my hands on Bob le Flambeur.

Ended up with a decent used copy on Amazon just recently, which I can at least be glad to just own...now watch, an entire blu boxed set will finally see the light of day after all the money I just spent...it would figure!

BohemianGraham · 03-30-2013, 07:28 PM

Wow, I've missed a lot with the holidays, packing, rental agencies trying to cash post-dated cheques long before they're supposed to, etc.

I'm good for the OOP titles at least, I own the all, and I do believe every single one came from B&N.

I'm not parting with any of them, as I actually like what I buy from Criterion, and have watched them several times. Now have 5 OOP titles from Criterion:

Leon Morin, Priest
Le cercle rouge
Army of Shadows
Last Year at Marienbad
Pierrot le fou

I recommend them all for anyone who doesn't have them, althought I was recommending Leon Morin long before it went OOP. It's technically the newest of them, as it only came out July 2011.

rkish · 03-30-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I believe it will be a different cut as well, Rich.

Thanks TJS!

ZooTv · 03-30-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

Ended up with a decent used copy on Amazon just recently, which I can at least be glad to just own

Nice, it's tough to find a copy in excellent/like new condition for under $30.

Dragun · 03-30-2013, 08:08 PM

Ordered Le Cercle Rouge at Amazon. What are the odds of it actually shipping? Should I just try to find it locally?

Hawkguy · 03-30-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragun

Ordered Le Cercle Rouge at Amazon. What are the odds of it actually shipping? Should I just try to find it locally?

It'll most likely ship.

The Great Owl · 03-30-2013, 08:15 PM

A co-worker gave me his 20% off coupon as well, so I purchased Videodrome today from Barnes & Noble. Another "imperative upgrade" from my former DVD collection is under my belt.

God bless Criterion for keeping the videocassette replica case format for Videodrome from the upgrade of DVD to Blu-ray. That's a sharp-looking package that I've always loved. I watched my old DVD copy just a few months back right before I bought my Blu-ray player, but will be revisiting it in the next couple of weeks.

I sold some DVDs earlier today and used that to grab Videodrome, as well as the first two Rocky movies for a few bucks apiece from the used rack and then a new copy of Futureworld.

The Great Owl · 03-30-2013, 08:16 PM

Oh... Incidentally, the Barnes & Noble down the street had Army of Shadows, Le Cercle Rouge, Leon Morin, Priest, and Last Year at Marienbad all in stock. Saw them as I was flipping through the titles.

Go get 'em, y'all!

KrugerIndustrial · 03-30-2013, 08:18 PM

Just about to watch Leon Morin, Priest. I have yet to see a bad Melville film so here's hoping this one does not disappoint.

The Great Owl · 03-30-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragun

Ordered Le Cercle Rouge at Amazon. What are the odds of it actually shipping? Should I just try to find it locally?

Seems to me as though Amazon would honor their commitment to ship it to you if there were copies in stock upon your order. They usually have a notice telling people to hurry, because there are only a few copies in stock. If that notice was not on the product screen, then you're probably golden.

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03-30-2013, 07:11 PM	#66468
PREACHER Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2012 Trading Score:5	So now I officially own all the oop Melville's and am so glad I frequent this thread for the awesome updated news on such titles...that have been on my want list for awhile now!!!

03-30-2013, 07:28 PM	#66472
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	Wow, I've missed a lot with the holidays, packing, rental agencies trying to cash post-dated cheques long before they're supposed to, etc. I'm good for the OOP titles at least, I own the all, and I do believe every single one came from B&N. I'm not parting with any of them, as I actually like what I buy from Criterion, and have watched them several times. Now have 5 OOP titles from Criterion: Leon Morin, Priest Le cercle rouge Army of Shadows Last Year at Marienbad Pierrot le fou I recommend them all for anyone who doesn't have them, althought I was recommending Leon Morin long before it went OOP. It's technically the newest of them, as it only came out July 2011.

03-30-2013, 08:08 PM	#66475
Dragun Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:857 Trading Score:1	Ordered Le Cercle Rouge at Amazon. What are the odds of it actually shipping? Should I just try to find it locally?

03-30-2013, 08:15 PM	#66477
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	A co-worker gave me his 20% off coupon as well, so I purchased Videodrome today from Barnes & Noble. Another "imperative upgrade" from my former DVD collection is under my belt. God bless Criterion for keeping the videocassette replica case format for Videodrome from the upgrade of DVD to Blu-ray. That's a sharp-looking package that I've always loved. I watched my old DVD copy just a few months back right before I bought my Blu-ray player, but will be revisiting it in the next couple of weeks. I sold some DVDs earlier today and used that to grab Videodrome, as well as the first two Rocky movies for a few bucks apiece from the used rack and then a new copy of Futureworld.

03-30-2013, 08:16 PM	#66478
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Oh... Incidentally, the Barnes & Noble down the street had Army of Shadows, Le Cercle Rouge, Leon Morin, Priest, and Last Year at Marienbad all in stock. Saw them as I was flipping through the titles. Go get 'em, y'all!

03-30-2013, 08:18 PM	#66479
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	Just about to watch Leon Morin, Priest. I have yet to see a bad Melville film so here's hoping this one does not disappoint.

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