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MifuneFan · 05-16-2025, 04:16 PM

Really strong month. Amazingly, nearly every single title is new HD worldwide. That's an incredible feat.

Cairo Station: New to HD worldwide
Compensation: New to HD worldwide
Fires on the Plain: New to HD worldwide
Mahjong: New to HD worldwide
Saving Face: New to HD worldwide
Shoeshine: New to HD worldwide

The Burmese Harp was previously released on BD by Eureka but is now OOP. This will be the film's 4K debut (A JP release also coming out a day after the CC release). Confucian Confusion had two Blu-ray releases previously, one in Japan (w/o English subs).

MifuneFan · 05-16-2025, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

AHHHDHFHDFHKDHKKFKDKFJKDKJFJJK!!!!!

NICE!

Criterion, gets a 4 month pass from me baby! Love this film.

I knew you'd be happy about that one at least

aladdin123 · 05-16-2025, 04:17 PM

It's really impossible to please everyone. When Criterion announces very big and iconic movies coming to UHD, then there are rants of "why nothing new to HD?". But when Criterion does a month of generally new-to-HD movies, then the people who are only interested on the big movies will complain (let's face it, the really big movies have been on BD a long time, anything new to HD is going to be far less popular).

No matter what Criterion does, there are going to be people whining. Ultimately, all complaints really boil down to just "but not the films I wanted". First, be open-minded and give chances to more movies. Second, the world of films is so vast and diverse that it is impossible to make any list that will tailor to everyone's tastes.

cgpublic · 05-16-2025, 04:18 PM

"Hahk! I hear the cannon's raw! Is it the King approaching?" Yes, Sally, the King has spoken, all hail the King.

Jr7936 · 05-16-2025, 04:22 PM

The only one which i might consider is cairo station

javy · 05-16-2025, 04:22 PM

Nice month. Shoeshine and Cairo Station for me.

Egbert Souse · 05-16-2025, 04:23 PM

Incredible month! I'm in for the Ichikawa upgrades, Yang double, Shoeshine, and Cairo Station at least. Criterion really seems to be working overtime getting as many "long awaited" titles out as many of these either have been OOP for a long time or never even got a US DVD.

Bradsdadg · 05-16-2025, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by javy

Nice month. Shoeshine and Cairo Station for me.

These are the two that most interest me as well

Darth Marcus · 05-16-2025, 04:27 PM

I’m fine with this. While there’s nothing I’m necessarily needing from this lineup, it’ll help give my wallet a break. Especially because July will be catchup month with the B&N sale.

Interested in picking up Shoeshine and the Ichikawa’s at some point.

DukeTogo84 · 05-16-2025, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I knew you'd be happy about that one at least

Fires on the Plain is literally one of the best films ever made PERIOD. Burmese Harp is good too, but I love Fires much more.

When I started getting rid of all my DVD's I kept maybe 30 or so, and Fires is one of them. Holy crap is this good news. I knew Burmese Harp was coming, but wasn't sure if Criterion would also release Fires.

aladdin123 · 05-16-2025, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Really strong month. Amazingly, nearly every single title is new HD worldwide. That's an incredible feat.

The Burmese Harp: New to HD worldwide
Cairo Station: New to HD worldwide
Compensation: New to HD worldwide
Fires on the Plain: New to HD worldwide
Mahjong: New to HD worldwide
Saving Face: New to HD worldwide
Shoeshine: New to HD worldwide

Only Confucian Confusion had Blu-ray releases previously, one in Japan (w/o English subs), and another more recent one from S. Korea. The Burmese Harp also coming out in Japan a day after Criterion's release.

After this, I don't want to hear anything in the rest of the year that is DukeTogo84 complaining about UHD upgrades of much bigger movies. 7 new to HD movies in a single month is incredible!

GG88 · 05-16-2025, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Really strong month. Amazingly, nearly every single title is new HD worldwide. That's an incredible feat.

The Burmese Harp: New to HD worldwide
Cairo Station: New to HD worldwide
Compensation: New to HD worldwide
Fires on the Plain: New to HD worldwide
Mahjong: New to HD worldwide
Saving Face: New to HD worldwide
Shoeshine: New to HD worldwide

Only Confucian Confusion had Blu-ray releases previously, one in Japan (w/o English subs), and another more recent one from S. Korea. The Burmese Harp also coming out in Japan a day after Criterion's release.

It’s OOP and goes for stupid money but The Burmese Harp has a blu ray by Eureka in the UK

qw0aszx · 05-16-2025, 04:33 PM

Glad about the two Edward Yang's films, but bundled as one release, blu-ray only, one of the extras was copied from the release of A Brighter Summer Day, I truly hope Criterion could do more than this...

ravenus · 05-16-2025, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mifunefan

really strong month. Amazingly, nearly every single title is new hd worldwide. That's an incredible feat.

The burmese harp: New to hd worldwide

AreaFive · 05-16-2025, 04:35 PM

Very excited about Fires on the Plain and The Burmese Harp!

Driver78 · 05-16-2025, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aladdin123

It's really impossible to please everyone. When Criterion announces very big and iconic movies coming to UHD, then there are rants of "why nothing new to HD?". But when Criterion does a month of generally new-to-HD movies, then the people who are only interested on the big movies will complain (let's face it, the really big movies have been on BD a long time, anything new to HD is going to be far less popular).

No matter what Criterion does, there are going to be people whining. Ultimately, all complaints really boil down to just "but not the films I wanted". First, be open-minded and give chances to more movies. Second, the world of films is so vast and diverse that it is impossible to make any list that will tailor to everyone's tastes.

These films aren't for everyone. Judging by the mostly positive feedback, I think Criterion's target audience is happy. In their eyes, Criterion has done their job.

Egbert Souse · 05-16-2025, 04:35 PM

Going to add Compensation to my "want" list after reading about it - looks like a fascinating movie.

MrGarmonbozia · 05-16-2025, 04:36 PM

There will be a day, I predict, in which I will finally purchase the remaining non-CC Wes Anderson films and then, on the following day, CC will announce their release. Mark. My. Words.

MifuneFan · 05-16-2025, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GG88

It’s OOP and goes for stupid money but The Burmese Harp has a blu ray by Eureka in the UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenus

Oh yeah, missed that one, thanks. Will update the post.

knuckles96 · 05-16-2025, 04:45 PM

i bought burmese harp and shoeshine on dvd months ago and they were EXPENSIVE, so you're all very welcome

05-16-2025, 04:16 PM	#230801
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Really strong month. Amazingly, nearly every single title is new HD worldwide. That's an incredible feat. Cairo Station: New to HD worldwide Compensation: New to HD worldwide Fires on the Plain: New to HD worldwide Mahjong: New to HD worldwide Saving Face: New to HD worldwide Shoeshine: New to HD worldwide The Burmese Harp was previously released on BD by Eureka but is now OOP. This will be the film's 4K debut (A JP release also coming out a day after the CC release). Confucian Confusion had two Blu-ray releases previously, one in Japan (w/o English subs). Last edited by MifuneFan; 05-16-2025 at 04:43 PM.

05-16-2025, 04:18 PM	#230804
cgpublic Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Gotham 4K collection:788 Blu-ray collection:2398 DVD collection:60 MA collection:467 Digital collection:113 iTunes collection:590 Blu-ray reviews: 56 Trading Score:8	Miss White Wonders "Hahk! I hear the cannon's raw! Is it the King approaching?" Yes, Sally, the King has spoken, all hail the King.

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05-16-2025, 04:17 PM	#230803
aladdin123 Expert Member Member since:May 2025	It's really impossible to please everyone. When Criterion announces very big and iconic movies coming to UHD, then there are rants of "why nothing new to HD?". But when Criterion does a month of generally new-to-HD movies, then the people who are only interested on the big movies will complain (let's face it, the really big movies have been on BD a long time, anything new to HD is going to be far less popular). No matter what Criterion does, there are going to be people whining. Ultimately, all complaints really boil down to just "but not the films I wanted". First, be open-minded and give chances to more movies. Second, the world of films is so vast and diverse that it is impossible to make any list that will tailor to everyone's tastes.

05-16-2025, 04:22 PM	#230805
Jr7936 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1299 DVD collection:167 Digital collection:49 Trading Score:245	The only one which i might consider is cairo station

05-16-2025, 04:22 PM	#230806
javy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Synecdoche, New York 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:2661 DVD collection:120 Trading Score:78	Nice month. Shoeshine and Cairo Station for me.

05-16-2025, 04:23 PM	#230807
Egbert Souse Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Northern Virginia Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:1871 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:3	Incredible month! I'm in for the Ichikawa upgrades, Yang double, Shoeshine, and Cairo Station at least. Criterion really seems to be working overtime getting as many "long awaited" titles out as many of these either have been OOP for a long time or never even got a US DVD.

05-16-2025, 04:27 PM	#230809
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1483 Blu-ray collection:1739 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76	I’m fine with this. While there’s nothing I’m necessarily needing from this lineup, it’ll help give my wallet a break. Especially because July will be catchup month with the B&N sale. Interested in picking up Shoeshine and the Ichikawa’s at some point.

05-16-2025, 04:33 PM	#230813
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Glad about the two Edward Yang's films, but bundled as one release, blu-ray only, one of the extras was copied from the release of A Brighter Summer Day, I truly hope Criterion could do more than this...

05-16-2025, 04:35 PM	#230815
AreaFive Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2020 Location:Florida 4K collection:243 Blu-ray collection:1132 DVD collection:57 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Very excited about Fires on the Plain and The Burmese Harp!

05-16-2025, 04:35 PM	#230817
Egbert Souse Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Northern Virginia Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:1871 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:3	Going to add Compensation to my "want" list after reading about it - looks like a fascinating movie.

05-16-2025, 04:36 PM	#230818
MrGarmonbozia Power Member Member since:Jan 2022 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1400 DVD collection:791	There will be a day, I predict, in which I will finally purchase the remaining non-CC Wes Anderson films and then, on the following day, CC will announce their release. Mark. My. Words.

05-16-2025, 04:45 PM	#230820
knuckles96 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2017 Blu-ray collection:252	i bought burmese harp and shoeshine on dvd months ago and they were EXPENSIVE, so you're all very welcome

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