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SpiderBaby · 09-29-2009, 05:17 PM

Well I ordered the Contempt blu on the U.S. Amazon link last night with 2-day shipping. It still says delivery date to my house would be Oct. 1st. Won't hold my breath though until it ships and I see the tracking info.

fdm · 09-29-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Depends on your impatience. I would have rather ordered from amazon.com in UK but they are using a 3rd party seller to fill that item in orders and they never ship to the US, meanwhile the order sits there forever. (i know from a previous order)

Order from them from time to time, not unusually from their "third party seller" (aka indigostarfish). Never any problem shipping to me (U.S.), except sometimes there is a delay (and sometimes their packaging leaves something to be desired). They just shipped Ran and Katharina Blum my way. Contempt delayed for a bit.

And, in case nobody knows, Belle du Jour is region B only (as is their Marienbad), from what I understand... hope that means Belle will end up on Criterion. The rest are supposedly Region A/B.

ccfixx · 09-30-2009, 11:59 PM

Courtesy of a post over on criterionforum.org...

Check out this 6 minute 46 second cool video montage of Criterion film clips over the years that was posted on YouTube.

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pro-bassoonist · 10-01-2009, 07:14 AM

For Godard aficionados

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=116222

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Beta Man · 10-01-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

For Godard aficionados

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=116222

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Do you know what region it will be?

SpiderBaby · 10-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Hmmmm, doesn't Criterion still own the U.S. rights? If so, could we look for one next year?

P.S., Godard is the man. That is all.

fdm · 10-01-2009, 10:19 PM

"But the Blu-ray packaging exchange will start in early October."

pro-bassoonist · 10-02-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Do you know what region it will be?

I have to have the disc in my hands to confirm, but the preliminary info indicates Region-B.

Also, a quick note on the Criterion rights - the studio does not own the rights to the film for the U.S. They licensed them for their SDVD release. Nevertheless, it would be great if they could do a Blu-ray release.

In any event, you should hear more about the upcoming UK/FR/DE releases soon.

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vveksuvarna · 10-02-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

I have to have the disc in my hands to confirm, but the preliminary info indicates Region-B.

Also, a quick note on the Criterion rights - the studio does not own the rights to the film for the U.S. They licensed them for their SDVD release. Nevertheless, it would be great if they could do a Blu-ray release.

In any event, you should hear more about the upcoming UK/FR/DE releases soon.

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criterion produces region B ?

pro-bassoonist · 10-02-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vveksuvarna

criterion produces region B ?

OK, let me clarify:

1. The old SDVD release of Breathless was by Wellspring. Very disappointing.

2. A couple of years after the Wellspring disc went OOP, Criterion licensed the rights and released a notably better SDVD.

3. Currently there are no plans for a US BD release of the film by Criterion.

4. Criterion do not release in Region-B.

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Pinto · 10-02-2009, 02:56 AM

Just watched the Criterion DVD of The Burmese Harp, which I had seen many years ago on VHS. It's not on Criterion's blu ray list but I'm going to try to hold out for a while for the bd (I watched a rental copy) as I'm trying to avoid double-dipping these days. This movie has some scenes that just rip your heart out -a very touching film.

ccfixx · 10-02-2009, 03:05 AM

"Monsoon Wedding" packaging courtesy of criterionforum.org... blu-ray & DVD.

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Kevtronn · 10-02-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

"Monsoon Wedding" packaging courtesy of criterionforum.org... blu-ray & DVD.

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Very Nice! Thanks for always listing the packaging links ccfixx, I love seeing these before the release

ccfixx · 10-02-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Very Nice! Thanks for always listing the packaging links ccfixx, I love seeing these before the release

No problem. Chris over at criterionforum.org is good about doing us the service, so I like spreading the good word when I should be doing other things.

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Bruce Morrison · 10-02-2009, 10:03 PM

When Criterion released 'Last Year In Marienbad' on Blu-ray, there was quite a lot of criticism about the packaging, specifically the tightness of the outer slip cover, the thickness of the enclosed booklet which produced a bulging effect and the fact that the outer slip cover has white printing on a white background.

That was in addition to the more general moans from people who don't like the digibook style of packaging anyway.

I was just wondering whether, in view of this, Criterion have any intention of re-releasing Marienbad in a Blu-ray case. Does anyone know?

ccfixx · 10-02-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

I was just wondering whether, in view of this, Criterion have any intention of re-releasing Marienbad in a Blu-ray case. Does anyone know?

Well, I think I'm safe in saying that no one on these boards has the 'insider info' as to when, or which movies exactly, Criteron will issue the earlier releases in their clear plastic cases.

However, with "Last Year At Marienbad" the cardboard slipcover issues were corrected after the 1st run. And for anyone that did receive the tighter slipcovers, myself included, Criterion was more than happy to send out replacement slipcovers if you contacted them.

Also, I think the re-releasing of "Last Year At Marienbad" in a clear case is a tougher call than the others because it has a bit of artistic integrity attached to it with the embossing on the cover.

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Tom-Renoir · 10-03-2009, 08:26 AM

This might sound like a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway.

Are the extra features on Criterion blu-ray's always in hi-def too? I'm asking because I'm thinking of getting Monsoon Wedding pretty much for the extras, although of course I'll watch the film again.

pro-bassoonist · 10-03-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom-Renoir

This might sound like a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway.

Are the extra features on Criterion blu-ray's always in hi-def too? I'm asking because I'm thinking of getting Monsoon Wedding pretty much for the extras, although of course I'll watch the film again.

Hello Tom,

First of all, welcome to the community

Second, yes, they are mostly in 1080i (and 1080p whenever possible).

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ccfixx · 10-03-2009, 01:51 PM

Criterionforum.org's review of the "Monsoon Wedding" blu-ray.

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rezpekt · 10-03-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom-Renoir

Are the extra features on Criterion blu-ray's always in hi-def too? I'm asking because I'm thinking of getting Monsoon Wedding pretty much for the extras, although of course I'll watch the film again.

1080i/1080p as pro-b said but most of them are just upscales.

10-02-2009, 02:56 AM	#2711
Pinto Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	The Burmese Harp Just watched the Criterion DVD of The Burmese Harp, which I had seen many years ago on VHS. It's not on Criterion's blu ray list but I'm going to try to hold out for a while for the bd (I watched a rental copy) as I'm trying to avoid double-dipping these days. This movie has some scenes that just rip your heart out -a very touching film.

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09-29-2009, 05:17 PM	#2701
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Well I ordered the Contempt blu on the U.S. Amazon link last night with 2-day shipping. It still says delivery date to my house would be Oct. 1st. Won't hold my breath though until it ships and I see the tracking info.

09-30-2009, 11:59 PM	#2703
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Courtesy of a post over on criterionforum.org... Check out this 6 minute 46 second cool video montage of Criterion film clips over the years that was posted on YouTube. CC

10-01-2009, 07:14 AM	#2704
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	For Godard aficionados https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=116222 Pro-B

10-01-2009, 05:37 PM	#2706
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Hmmmm, doesn't Criterion still own the U.S. rights? If so, could we look for one next year? P.S., Godard is the man. That is all.

10-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#2707
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	"But the Blu-ray packaging exchange will start in early October."

10-02-2009, 03:05 AM	#2712
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	"Monsoon Wedding" packaging courtesy of criterionforum.org... blu-ray & DVD. CC

10-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#2715
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:340 Blu-ray collection:2246 DVD collection:581	When Criterion released 'Last Year In Marienbad' on Blu-ray, there was quite a lot of criticism about the packaging, specifically the tightness of the outer slip cover, the thickness of the enclosed booklet which produced a bulging effect and the fact that the outer slip cover has white printing on a white background. That was in addition to the more general moans from people who don't like the digibook style of packaging anyway. I was just wondering whether, in view of this, Criterion have any intention of re-releasing Marienbad in a Blu-ray case. Does anyone know?

10-03-2009, 08:26 AM	#2717
Tom-Renoir Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:21	This might sound like a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway. Are the extra features on Criterion blu-ray's always in hi-def too? I'm asking because I'm thinking of getting Monsoon Wedding pretty much for the extras, although of course I'll watch the film again.

10-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#2719
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Criterionforum.org's review of the "Monsoon Wedding" blu-ray. CC

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