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ccfixx · 04-19-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Change of topic

More Yasujiro Ozu Dual Format Edition Releases from the BFI
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6207

Change of thread... take it over to the BFI thread.

There's also a big discussion of the BFI's blu-ray release of Salo over there rignt now.

TJS_Blu · 04-19-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

I don't see what the big deal about Salo is. I saw it a few years ago and saw no redeemable value to it at all. Plus is there really any re-watch value for Salo?

I have a video guide from the twilight of the VHS era called Seen That, Now What? that has capsule reviews of films sorted by genre. Salo's review concludes "Be warned: You won't forget this one and you'll want to."

charnier · 04-19-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

I am watching my BD of Army of Shadows, and have been paying close attention to the colors. Almost ever shot has a strong blueish grey tint to it. (even shots that blue is not dominant, something blue is there such as smoke, clothing, ect...) This is the kind of subliminal visual that can really add a strong foundation to your production design, and it gives the film a cold, stark feel.

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Be sure to check out the supplements. They talk about this a bit, and how they achieved it.

Which is exactly why the colours on Criterion's Le Cercle Rouge blu are wrong, wrong, wrong

ShellOilJunior · 04-19-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

The Lady Vanishes needs to be done asap. In my opinion its Hitchcock's best film.

That's high praise. Of the 40 or so Hitchcock's I've seen I think Vertigo is the pinnacle of his career (I have no clue why we don't have that on Blu yet

)

ShellOilJunior · 04-19-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

Anybody seen the new/upcoming J.P. Melville film and care to comment on it? I've never heard of it. :x

Yes. Myself and others have commented on it a few pages back in this thread.

majorkonig41 · 04-19-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

That's high praise. Of the 40 or so Hitchcock's I've seen I think Vertigo is the pinnacle of his career (I have no clue why we don't have that on Blu yet

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Vertigo would be #2 in my book. For me though The Lady Vanishes is the perfect mix of suspense, mystery, humor, wonderful characters, and old time filmmaking. Plus Margaret Lockwood gives my favorite performance of all the Hitchcock women. Criterion get on the upgrade now.

PowellPressburger · 04-19-2011, 04:00 PM

It has been a while since Best Buy has stocked in new releases from Criterion and it looks like that both Blow Out and Fear and Loathing will be stocked at Best Buy stores. Availabilty is noted as Coming Soon. I wouldn't be surprised if some find the titles in store early.

ccfixx · 04-19-2011, 04:13 PM

Criterion says a new newsletter is going out today (with wacky animal).

CC

SpiderBaby · 04-19-2011, 04:16 PM

Thank you, today's Criterion errand boy.

ccfixx · 04-19-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Thank you, today's Criterion errand boy.

Boredom at work will cause a man to do many a-crazy thang.

repete66211 · 04-19-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

It has been a while since Best Buy has stocked in new releases from Criterion and it looks like that both Blow Out and Fear and Loathing will be stocked at Best Buy stores. Availabilty is noted as Coming Soon. I wouldn't be surprised if some find the titles in store early.

When I was at BB last Thursday they had several Criterions. I think I counted 6 titles, which was easy to do considering they were all filed in "C" under "Criterion".

SpiderBaby · 04-19-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Boredom at work will cause a man to do many a-crazy thang.

But, but, but I usually do it.

PowellPressburger · 04-19-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

When I was at BB last Thursday they had several Criterions. I think I counted 6 titles, which was easy to do considering they were all filed in "C" under "Criterion".

They have stocked former titles, but I think since Charade was released they seemed to no longer get new release titles. I figured a more well known film would have been stocked like Fear and Loathing, and possibly Blow Out. It was always fun to get your hands on some titles early. They were notorious for 1-2 weeks being out sometimes depending.

I got my copy of KES today from amazon it has a Dir Approved by Ken Loach Signature sticker for those curious.

Cocophone · 04-19-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

When I was at BB last Thursday they had several Criterions. I think I counted 6 titles, which was easy to do considering they were all filed in "C" under "Criterion".

You found out what happened to all my former employees. I wondered where they would find an employer who truly appreciates their "special gifts."

capnnarcolepsy · 04-19-2011, 05:15 PM

just saw over on the 'ol facebook that some people were complaining about the serial number/upc sticker criterion was placing on their replacement cases. i seem to recall one or two people here mentioning them too. here's an update from them:

Sorry for the trouble! Checked on this, here's the scoop: there was a mix up at the warehouse. They accidentally used the wrong stickers on a recent batch. We provided them with ones we tested that come off easily. They have pulled all the offending stickers from stock and we've temporarily taken the inventory down. They will replenish with new cases (using the same wraps) with the correct stickers. If you are continue to have problems or have a replacement case damaged by the sticker, please contact Jon Mulvaney (mulvaney@criterion.com) and he will get you sorted out.

Zen_Amako · 04-19-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I figured a more well known film would have been stocked like Fear and Loathing, and possibly Blow Out.

Best Buy is weird. They stocked Red Desert and Black Orpheus and then did not stock Seven Samurai. Out of all of Criterion's titles, I figured they would carry Seven Samurai, but no.

However, SS was released right around the time they stopped carrying any new Criterion releases. I'm assuming some of the more obscure titles didn't sell (those same copies are still collecting dust on the shelves), so someone decided to simply stop carrying Criterions in store.

ShellOilJunior · 04-19-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

just saw over on the 'ol facebook that some people were complaining about the serial number/upc sticker criterion was placing on their replacement cases.

Is that even possible? The Facebooks crowd just exists to request titles already available on Region 1 blu-ray and Wes Anderson films.... I guess I answered my question. They probably don't even open their films so cases are a big deal to them.

Schonfelder · 04-19-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

The Facebooks crowd just exists to request titles already available on Region 1 blu-ray and Wes Anderson films....

That totally sums it up.

rock, stone · 04-19-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Is that even possible? The Facebooks crowd just exists to request titles already available on Region 1 blu-ray and Wes Anderson films.... I guess I answered my question. They probably don't even open their films so cases are a big deal to them.

This post reminded me how much I like Rushmore.

RUSHMORE NAO!

Jayderek · 04-19-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

This post reminded me how much I like Rushmore.

RUSHMORE NAO!

Agreed.

Rushmore and M. Hulot's Holiday are two of my most hoped for upgrades from Criterion.

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04-19-2011, 04:00 PM	#28807
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:992 Blu-ray collection:3677 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	It has been a while since Best Buy has stocked in new releases from Criterion and it looks like that both Blow Out and Fear and Loathing will be stocked at Best Buy stores. Availabilty is noted as Coming Soon. I wouldn't be surprised if some find the titles in store early.

04-19-2011, 04:13 PM	#28808
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	Criterion says a new newsletter is going out today (with wacky animal). CC

04-19-2011, 04:16 PM	#28809
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Thank you, today's Criterion errand boy.

04-19-2011, 05:15 PM	#28815
capnnarcolepsy Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:2982 Trading Score:1	just saw over on the 'ol facebook that some people were complaining about the serial number/upc sticker criterion was placing on their replacement cases. i seem to recall one or two people here mentioning them too. here's an update from them: Sorry for the trouble! Checked on this, here's the scoop: there was a mix up at the warehouse. They accidentally used the wrong stickers on a recent batch. We provided them with ones we tested that come off easily. They have pulled all the offending stickers from stock and we've temporarily taken the inventory down. They will replenish with new cases (using the same wraps) with the correct stickers. If you are continue to have problems or have a replacement case damaged by the sticker, please contact Jon Mulvaney (mulvaney@criterion.com) and he will get you sorted out.

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