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MovieBuff647 · 02-14-2025, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Azores26

Wow, another month with seven releases. I wonder if that'll be the new norm for Criterion? Great slate by the way, "Killer of Sheep" is finally getting the home video release it deserves (though I wonder if 4K is overkill for such a low-budget film). I'm also curious to see how the Criterion "In The Heat of the Night" compares to the previous Kino version.

I think it's a temporary thing with Criterion picking up those Kino MGM 4Ks that are now OOP.

The Sovereign · 02-14-2025, 03:46 PM

Hot damn! I'd forgotten all about the rumored Musketeer films! Don't know why Killer of Sheep has taken this long, but most welcome to see that one. And thrilled to finally get the Robinson films stateside - yeah, yeah, I'm one of those.

DrasticHandprint · 02-14-2025, 03:46 PM

Killer of Sheep and the Lester set are day 1 buys for me! Withnail seems interesting too.

DukeTogo84 · 02-14-2025, 03:47 PM

Been waiting on those Musketeer films for awhile, so that will be an easy pick up.

mikesncc1701 · 02-14-2025, 03:48 PM

To say I'm a bit miffed Advertising is only getting a blu while Withnail is getting a 4K is putting it mildly. I'll buy it, but I like Advertising a whole lot more.

Ben_C · 02-14-2025, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DrasticHandprint

Killer of Sheep and the Lester set are day 1 buys for me! Withnail seems interesting too.

Withnail and I is absolutely amazing, definitely one of the finest British films ever made. Richard E. Grant’s performance = *chef’s kiss*

MifuneFan · 02-14-2025, 03:53 PM

Strong month, with some great indie entries. Did not expect to see Killer of Sheep make the jump from DVD to 4K.

Matt89 · 02-14-2025, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuff647

I think it's a temporary thing with Criterion picking up those Kino MGM 4Ks that are now OOP.

Yeah, wouldn't surprise me if Criterion had these titles ready to go just before Kino snatched the UHD rights. Now that they're back with Criterion I can see them including one in each month's announcements until they reissue all of them.

That being said, will def be picking up In the Heat of the Night and Umbrellas of Cherbourg.

MifuneFan · 02-14-2025, 03:59 PM

A bit surprising that The Wind Will Carry Us isn't coming to 4K too. It's definitely a new restoration/scan compared to what Cohen put out, though some may not like it as I'm noticing more teals and yellow hues compared to that release. Still looks like a notable upgrade in terms of detail though.

The Sovereign · 02-14-2025, 04:02 PM

Between Raquel Welch, Faye Dunaway, Rachel Ward, and Catherine Deneuve, this has to be one of the most attractive months I can recall.

Shane Rollins · 02-14-2025, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

IMO, May is a great line up of titles. Now, let the complaining begin!

Me first!

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester 4K UHD

https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/79...richard-lester

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SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
New 4K digital restorations, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks
In the 4K UHD edition: Two 4K UHD discs of the films presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the films and special features
Two for One, a new documentary by critic David Cairns
The Saga of the Musketeers (2002), a two-part documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew members
The Making of “The Three Musketeers,” a 1973 featurette with behind-the-scenes footage of director Richard Lester
Trailers
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by film critic Stephanie Zacharek

New illustration by Mattias Adolfsson

I've been wanting an Oliver Reed film in the Collection for years.

This wasn't it.

MovieBuff647 · 02-14-2025, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

A bit surprising that The Wind Will Carry Us isn't coming to 4K too. It's definitely a new restoration/scan compared to what Cohen put out, though some may not like it as I'm noticing more teals and yellow hues compared to that release. Still looks like a notable upgrade in terms of detail though.

Haven't seen it yet, but like PRINCE OF BROADWAY, I assume despite being a 4K scan, the source itself makes Criterion feel like spending extra $ on producing native 4K discs does not justify the costs.

FWIW, I think PRINCE OF BROADWAY is a good film, but it does not need a 4K disc. Increased resolution would not be beneficial for it.

Winslow Leach · 02-14-2025, 04:08 PM

Woo-Hoo for the Musketeer films! I've been waiting so long for these!

MovieBuff647 · 02-14-2025, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesncc1701

To say I'm a bit miffed Advertising is only getting a blu while Withnail is getting a 4K is putting it mildly. I'll buy it, but I like Advertising a whole lot more.

ADVERTISING is only a 2K restoration, while WITHNAIL is a 4K restoration.

Taylor3978 · 02-14-2025, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

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Available two years ago in 4K UHD from Studio Canal. I don't get it.

CelestialAgent · 02-14-2025, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuff647

ADVERTISING is only a 2K restoration, while WITHNAIL is a 4K restoration.

a lot of Handmade titles don’t have great elements surviving

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Originally Posted by Taylor3978

Available two years ago in 4K UHD from Studio Canal. I don't get it.

not the biggest upgrade with the addition of Cairns and subtraction of Sinyard

MifuneFan · 02-14-2025, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuff647

Haven't seen it yet, but like PRINCE OF BROADWAY, I assume despite being a 4K scan, the source itself makes Criterion feel like spending extra $ on producing native 4K discs does not justify the costs.

FWIW, I think PRINCE OF BROADWAY is a good film, but it does not need a 4K disc. Increased resolution would not be beneficial for it.

This one is different though as it has excellent cinematography that would absolutely look great in 4K. Killer of Sheep is a much rougher B&W film that is getting a 4K disc, so it's an odd decision.

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Querelle · 02-14-2025, 04:22 PM

Underwhelming month imo, but glad people are excited!

darrellmaclaine · 02-14-2025, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

a lot of Handmade titles don’t have great elements surviving

not the biggest upgrade with the addition of Cairns and subtraction of Sinyard

Neil Sinyard literally being the world expert on Lester at that.

Brad1963 · 02-14-2025, 04:33 PM

I did not think Criterion would be able to top April's slate of films. My only complaint is there are too many great releases all at once, and not enough funds to get them.

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02-14-2025, 03:46 PM	#228902
The Sovereign Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:3343 Trading Score:1	Hot damn! I'd forgotten all about the rumored Musketeer films! Don't know why Killer of Sheep has taken this long, but most welcome to see that one. And thrilled to finally get the Robinson films stateside - yeah, yeah, I'm one of those.

02-14-2025, 03:46 PM	#228903
DrasticHandprint Active Member Member since:Dec 2023 Location:NC 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Killer of Sheep and the Lester set are day 1 buys for me! Withnail seems interesting too.

02-14-2025, 03:47 PM	#228904
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4940 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:139	Been waiting on those Musketeer films for awhile, so that will be an easy pick up.

02-14-2025, 03:48 PM	#228905
mikesncc1701 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:617 Blu-ray collection:2285 DVD collection:798 Digital collection:1270 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	To say I'm a bit miffed Advertising is only getting a blu while Withnail is getting a 4K is putting it mildly. I'll buy it, but I like Advertising a whole lot more.

02-14-2025, 03:53 PM	#228907
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Strong month, with some great indie entries. Did not expect to see Killer of Sheep make the jump from DVD to 4K.

02-14-2025, 03:59 PM	#228909
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	A bit surprising that The Wind Will Carry Us isn't coming to 4K too. It's definitely a new restoration/scan compared to what Cohen put out, though some may not like it as I'm noticing more teals and yellow hues compared to that release. Still looks like a notable upgrade in terms of detail though.

02-14-2025, 04:02 PM	#228910
The Sovereign Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:3343 Trading Score:1	Between Raquel Welch, Faye Dunaway, Rachel Ward, and Catherine Deneuve, this has to be one of the most attractive months I can recall.

02-14-2025, 04:08 PM	#228913
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:312	Woo-Hoo for the Musketeer films! I've been waiting so long for these!

02-14-2025, 04:22 PM	#228918
Querelle Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Brest 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Underwhelming month imo, but glad people are excited!

02-14-2025, 04:33 PM	#228920
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I did not think Criterion would be able to top April's slate of films. My only complaint is there are too many great releases all at once, and not enough funds to get them.

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