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Gacivory · 06-16-2021, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BunyipPouch

For me it's just that it already has a great (and cheap, it's at Dollar Tree) blu ray release from Warner Bros so it seems like a bit of a waste. Not a movie I'd ever double-dip on.

It's a good and popular movie, and I'm sure sales will be good, but I'm okay with sticking to my great $1 blu ray version.

There’s been quite a few movies Criterion rereleased with really cheap and affordable Blu-Ray releases.

CelestialAgent · 06-16-2021, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BunyipPouch

For me it's just that it already has a great (and cheap, it's at Dollar Tree) blu ray release from Warner Bros so it seems like a bit of a waste. Not a movie I'd ever double-dip on.

It's a good and popular movie, and I'm sure sales will be good, but I'm okay with sticking to my great $1 blu ray version.

I totally understand that perspective and if I found it for a dollar I would probably be pretty happy! Similarly something like Fast Times I probably only paid £3 for that Blu-ray. But it's not like the old release goes away for the cheaper option, and I think more visibility of a film that gets forgotten among other catalogue releases is always good.

jshaide · 06-16-2021, 12:34 AM

With Criterion having rights to the Handmade Films again, does this mean a reissue of LIFE OF BRIAN is possible or is that elsewhere?

acroyear2 · 06-16-2021, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanghai Express

Love & Basketball

I haven't seen the movie. Is it that bad?

Gacivory · 06-16-2021, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by acroyear2

I haven't seen the movie. Is it that bad?

It’s directed by a black woman starring two black people, so it’s gonna have detractors to it being added to the Criterion Collection.

BunyipPouch · 06-16-2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by acroyear2

I haven't seen the movie. Is it that bad?

It's a really solid movie.

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

There’s been quite a few movies Criterion rereleased with really cheap and affordable Blu-Ray releases.

True, I just find it hard to get excited about them and almost never 'upgrade' blu ray to blu ray. For me, it's like a wasted spot.

beamish13 · 06-16-2021, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

It’s directed by a black woman starring two black people, so it’s gonna have detractors to it being added to the Criterion Collection.

It’s an extremely popular film that has increased in critical stature since its release. Pathetic how narrow-minded some film aficionados are

pikachufan1336 · 06-16-2021, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by acroyear2

I haven't seen the movie. Is it that bad?

This person is wrong. It's like if John Hughes made a love story. It's one of the best and most realistic depiction of teenage love I have ever seen (and just take my word when I say I've seen way too much of that).
It's been on my Wishlist for years I'm very excited for this release.

dressedtokill · 06-16-2021, 02:51 AM

Some really good and interesting titles. Mona Lisa and The Damned are terrific films and Love & Basketball is also solid. Haven't seen Throw Down though. I'm also really digging the covers and that never happens.
I already have Mona Lisa from the Arrow boxset, but I'm happy that it's finally getting a region A release for those that want it.
As for The Damned, not that I agreed with that accusation, but hopefully it will finally shut up those people that were saying that Criterion was playing it too safe and was being too PC. I mean, this film is controversial to put it mildly and would not fly today.
It's also a shame that people continue to argue that Criterion is being too woke just because they are releasing a film that is directed by and starring black people. The movie is legitimately good and people should give it a chance instead of being an ignorant and racist troll.

Reeses · 06-16-2021, 02:57 AM

Good to see the love for Love and Basketball as it is a guilty pleasure of mine. Guilty pleasure not because it is a bad movie, but I'm not big on romantic movies in general.
Although I'm bit surprised by the pick, it is good to have diversity, whether it's people or type of movie. Nothing wrong with having choices or different tastes.

jw007 · 06-16-2021, 04:14 AM

The September announcements are a rousing success! I am most excited about the upgrade of Mona Lisa from the great Neil Jordan.

I'm quite intrigued by Throw Down and The Damned (never seen either).

The Love & Basketball release from the year 2000 is much welcomed.

The Melvin Van Peebles box set is pretty good too and should satisfy those who were upset over the lack of inclusivity of African American directors in the collection.

Shanghai Express · 06-16-2021, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

It’s directed by a black woman starring two black people, so it’s gonna have detractors to it being added to the Criterion Collection.

No that’s not it, but I’ll let you feel like you did something there.

Parsifal · 06-16-2021, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jjlikesonions

I'm sure the older BD looks good and is serviceable. The Eureka and Criterion discs will be a definite improvement. It's just a matter of whether you care enough about the small / moderate improvement.

The Eureka THROWDOWN disc is worth getting for Frank Djeng's fantastic audio commentary alone. He also redid the English subtitles for Eureka.

UnionJackMix · 06-16-2021, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

The Damned is so damn good. Got the old WB dvd, can't wait for this!

It says in the news listing that there is an "Alternate Italian language audio track". Does that mean there's more than one audio track here (that are not with commentary)? I mean, is there a main audio track as well and is that in Italian too or is there an English translation of the movie?
I might be interested in this one, I can't seem that I ever caught it on TV.

SpiderBaby · 06-16-2021, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by UnionJackMix

It says in the news listing that there is an "Alternate Italian language audio track". Does that mean there's more than one audio track here (that are not with commentary)? I mean, is there a main audio track as well and is that in Italian too or is there an English translation of the movie?
I might be interested in this one, I can't seem that I ever caught it on TV.

I've only watched this in English, I'm assuming that is what the main track will be.

Reddington · 06-16-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by UnionJackMix

It says in the news listing that there is an "Alternate Italian language audio track". Does that mean there's more than one audio track here (that are not with commentary)? I mean, is there a main audio track as well and is that in Italian too or is there an English translation of the movie?
I might be interested in this one, I can't seem that I ever caught it on TV.

I've not seen it but understand there were different dubs. Looks like the release includes a German and Italian audio track - so my assumption would be it defaults to the German, and the Italian is the "alternate" version.

captainron_howdy · 06-16-2021, 09:46 AM

The Damned is excellent news, Love and Basketball is a really good film (which I'm glad to see join the collection) and I'm definitely in for Melvin Van Pebbles. Mona Lisa is the real gem here for me, that film is all types of amazing.

September is a very solid month for Criterion. I've never seen Throw Down but I've seen another Johnnie To film and I did like it, I think it was Drug War.

blurayisnice · 06-16-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

The Damned is so damn good. Got the old WB dvd, can't wait for this!

I have the 1980 Warner Book Box VHS release of The Damned. The first ever home release. Very early days of VHS. Looking forward to this upgrade

dkelly26666 · 06-16-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UnionJackMix

It says in the news listing that there is an "Alternate Italian language audio track". Does that mean there's more than one audio track here (that are not with commentary)? I mean, is there a main audio track as well and is that in Italian too or is there an English translation of the movie?
I might be interested in this one, I can't seem that I ever caught it on TV.

It was filmed direct sound in English. That should be the primary track. Then, they offer the Italian dub as an alternative. But all the main cast are speaking in their own voices in the English version, so that's the intended main version.

If the English soundtrack is not here, that would be a serious drawback, as that's the ACTUAL soundtrack.

bergman864 · 06-16-2021, 01:47 PM

This is my first time hearing about The Damned, but I'm in from that that cast alone.

I'm glad to see Love & Basketball in the collection. It's a fantastic movie.

Mona Lisa is always welcome. And much like Throw Down it's great to see these movies available to Region A audiences.

That Melvin Van Peebles boxset looks nice. I'm all for more Criterion sets.

06-16-2021, 02:51 AM	#205669
dressedtokill Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:421 Trading Score:1	Some really good and interesting titles. Mona Lisa and The Damned are terrific films and Love & Basketball is also solid. Haven't seen Throw Down though. I'm also really digging the covers and that never happens. I already have Mona Lisa from the Arrow boxset, but I'm happy that it's finally getting a region A release for those that want it. As for The Damned, not that I agreed with that accusation, but hopefully it will finally shut up those people that were saying that Criterion was playing it too safe and was being too PC. I mean, this film is controversial to put it mildly and would not fly today. It's also a shame that people continue to argue that Criterion is being too woke just because they are releasing a film that is directed by and starring black people. The movie is legitimately good and people should give it a chance instead of being an ignorant and racist troll. Last edited by dressedtokill; 06-16-2021 at 03:07 AM.

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06-16-2021, 12:34 AM	#205663
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5920 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	With Criterion having rights to the Handmade Films again, does this mean a reissue of LIFE OF BRIAN is possible or is that elsewhere?

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Reeses Active Member Member since:Jul 2015 Trading Score:17	Good to see the love for Love and Basketball as it is a guilty pleasure of mine. Guilty pleasure not because it is a bad movie, but I'm not big on romantic movies in general. Although I'm bit surprised by the pick, it is good to have diversity, whether it's people or type of movie. Nothing wrong with having choices or different tastes.

06-16-2021, 04:14 AM	#205671
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	The September announcements are a rousing success! I am most excited about the upgrade of Mona Lisa from the great Neil Jordan. I'm quite intrigued by Throw Down and The Damned (never seen either). The Love & Basketball release from the year 2000 is much welcomed. The Melvin Van Peebles box set is pretty good too and should satisfy those who were upset over the lack of inclusivity of African American directors in the collection.

06-16-2021, 09:46 AM	#205677
captainron_howdy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Extreme Northern New Jersey Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	The Damned is excellent news, Love and Basketball is a really good film (which I'm glad to see join the collection) and I'm definitely in for Melvin Van Pebbles. Mona Lisa is the real gem here for me, that film is all types of amazing. September is a very solid month for Criterion. I've never seen Throw Down but I've seen another Johnnie To film and I did like it, I think it was Drug War.

06-16-2021, 01:47 PM	#205680
bergman864 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:505 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:15	This is my first time hearing about *The Damned, but I'm in from that that cast alone. I'm glad to see Love & Basketball* in the collection. It's a fantastic movie. *Mona Lisa* is always welcome. And much like *Throw Down* it's great to see these movies available to Region A audiences. That Melvin Van Peebles boxset looks nice. I'm all for more Criterion sets.

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