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pro-bassoonist · 02-09-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

...so once 4 more films are announced obviously, Criterion will reach it's 100th blu-ray release.

wonder which film will get the lucky honor?

Arkadin,

This is your chance for glory

Call it!

Renoir?

Pro-B

shinseiRomeo · 02-09-2011, 05:07 AM

Review is live:

Fish Tank Blu-ray Review

Zen_Amako · 02-09-2011, 07:48 AM

I would suggest not reading the review of Fish Tank until after you've seen the film. The first time I watched it, I was on the edge of my seat, unsure if the movie was going to "go there" or not. It's a good review, but it has Major Plot Spoilers.

Zen_Amako · 02-09-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

1. First, the AE disc has a very fine grain structure, and it clearly shows. Detail is strong and color reproduction is also beautiful.

2. What the Criterion release shows more of is actually light noise, not grain as speculated by some, which is fairly easy to spot.

After comparing the two discs, I'm torn as to which one I prefer. The Artificial Eye has 5.1 audio and a "smoother" appearance. The Criterion definitely has more grain (or noise), 2.0 audio, and more generous extras.

I feel like I should probably keep both of them.

rkish · 02-09-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jedifonger

thanks for the insight. I don't watch any of the other japanese directors outside of kurosawa... Perhaps i need to start exploring :d

Ozu!!!

GunRanger · 02-09-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

thanks for the insight. i don't watch any of the other Japanese directors outside of Kurosawa... perhaps i need to start exploring

Masaki Kobayashi

rezpekt · 02-09-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Ozu!!!

Ozu is becoming the most available director on English-friendly Blu-ray discs thanks to BFI. Currently available (in HD):
Late Spring / The Only Son
Early Summer
Tokyo Story
Equinox Flower / There Was a Father
Good Morning

Announced:
Late Autumn
An Autumn Afternoon

rkish · 02-09-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I would suggest not reading the review of Fish Tank until after you've seen the film. The first time I watched it, I was on the edge of my seat, unsure if the movie was going to "go there" or not. It's a good review, but it has Major Plot Spoilers.

Happily, it will be available to stream on NetFlix...the benefit is not only convenience, but access. New films are usually a long to very long wait.

I've done it many times before buying...makes more sense than "blind buying" for those of us on welfare.

rkish · 02-09-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

Ozu is becoming the most available director on English-friendly Blu-ray discs thanks to BFI. Currently available (in HD):
Late Spring / The Only Son
Early Summer
Tokyo Story
Equinox Flower / There Was a Father
Good Morning

Announced:
Late Autumn
An Autumn Afternoon

Hey rezpekt...have you been checking out my collection?

Yes...BFI has been banging these out at a very fast clip. I'm awaiting delivery of "Good Morning", which will catch me up with all those that are currently available...can't wait for the two announced for late May that you have listed above.

Hey...maybe CC BD #100 will be an Ozu title...Tokyo Story?

Arkadin · 02-09-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Arkadin,

This is your chance for glory

Call it!

Renoir?

Pro-B

lol!

well of course I have no idea, but I'll go with a title that I'm shocked they haven't released yet, is long overdue, and which has been released overseas--
Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Guess we'll find out on the 15th.

italy12 · 02-09-2011, 12:48 PM

My copy of Amarcord just shipped from B&N, however, they charged me, or are in the process of charging me, the full amount. I used one of those $20 Groupon coupons, and although it showed up when I checked out, it is certainly not showing up on my online checking account...

Hmmmmmmm...

KenHurd · 02-09-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I would suggest not reading the review of Fish Tank until after you've seen the film. The first time I watched it, I was on the edge of my seat, unsure if the movie was going to "go there" or not. It's a good review, but it has Major Plot Spoilers.

I wish I would have read this post before reading the review.

Beta Man · 02-09-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

After comparing the two discs, I'm torn as to which one I prefer. The Artificial Eye has 5.1 audio and a "smoother" appearance. The Criterion definitely has more grain (or noise), 2.0 audio, and more generous extras.

I feel like I should probably keep both of them.

That might be my plan..... I still need to watch the CC version to make the comparison, but I haven't watched the A.I. version in a few months, so I'll probably have to watch that again right before/after....

Ahhh The Double Life of John

jmcy2k · 02-09-2011, 02:48 PM

Criterion's 100th blu-ray release will be CARLOS ... or else!

ShellOilJunior · 02-09-2011, 03:05 PM

A 2-blu-ray set Battle of Algiers would be great for #100.

rezpekt · 02-09-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

lol!

well of course I have no idea, but I'll go with a title that I'm shocked they haven't released yet, is long overdue, and which has been released overseas--
Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Guess we'll find out on the 15th.

The list of Criterion Collection titles available on Blu-ray elsewhere is quite long. I was disappointed that they did not release Rashomon for AK100 celebration.

ShellOilJunior · 02-09-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

The list of Criterion Collection titles available on Blu-ray elsewhere is quite long. I was disappointed that they did not release Rashomon for AK100 celebration.

I'd be shocked if we didn't see Rashomon on BR in 2011. They're not going to sit on the restoration too long. The new print was in art houses a while ago.

yojoeski · 02-09-2011, 03:34 PM

If there are any more Kurosawa blu-rays in the future, my predictions for most likely candidates, in order, are:

1. Madadayo
2. Rashomon
3. The Hidden Fortress
4. Throne Of Blood
5. Red Beard

I also wonder if it's possible Warner would release Dreams because it's showing up on my Directv On Demand options in full 1080p.

rezpekt · 02-09-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

The new print was in art houses a while ago.

In 2009. They've waited 2 years already.

Zen_Amako · 02-09-2011, 04:11 PM

Kurosawa is great, but how about a Mizoguchi title on Blu-ray? The DVDs of Ugetsu and Sansho the Bailiff say they are new, restored high def transfers.

02-09-2011, 02:48 PM	#25054
jmcy2k Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	. Criterion's 100th blu-ray release will be CARLOS ... or else!

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02-09-2011, 05:07 AM	#25042
shinseiRomeo Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:US Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:30	Review is live: Fish Tank Blu-ray Review

02-09-2011, 07:48 AM	#25043
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I would suggest not reading the review of Fish Tank until after you've seen the film. The first time I watched it, I was on the edge of my seat, unsure if the movie was going to "go there" or not. It's a good review, but it has Major Plot Spoilers.

02-09-2011, 12:48 PM	#25051
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	My copy of Amarcord just shipped from B&N, however, they charged me, or are in the process of charging me, the full amount. I used one of those $20 Groupon coupons, and although it showed up when I checked out, it is certainly not showing up on my online checking account... Hmmmmmmm...

02-09-2011, 03:05 PM	#25055
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	A 2-blu-ray set Battle of Algiers would be great for #100.

02-09-2011, 03:34 PM	#25058
yojoeski Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:609	If there are any more Kurosawa blu-rays in the future, my predictions for most likely candidates, in order, are: 1. Madadayo 2. Rashomon 3. The Hidden Fortress 4. Throne Of Blood 5. Red Beard I also wonder if it's possible Warner would release Dreams because it's showing up on my Directv On Demand options in full 1080p.

02-09-2011, 04:11 PM	#25060
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Kurosawa is great, but how about a Mizoguchi title on Blu-ray? The DVDs of Ugetsu and Sansho the Bailiff say they are new, restored high def transfers.

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