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[PowellPressburger]

I thought the Val Lewton version of Cat People was under WB's catalog titles? Only reason I would go to the Universal 80's version.

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Yep, and here it is:

Kuroneko alias Black Cat? Well, we know that it's coming as it's distributed by Janus Films.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I thought the Val Lewton version of Cat People was under WB's catalog titles? Only reason I would go to the Universal 80's version.

it would be nice to see the 80's version, although I still have the HD-DVD. Maybe they got it along with Fear and Loathing in a deal, who knows? Either way, it seems to possibly be one or the other.

[PowellPressburger]

Very True Black Cat I almost forgot about. Would be perfect in time for Sept/ Oct type Halloween release.

[Louisville Slugger]

I don't think Barnes & Noble memberships offer 10% discounts on their website anymore. I think now you can only get free expedited shipping.

As far as the coupons go I am talking about the printable "surprise" discount coupons Barnes & Noble sometimes offer. One time they happened to roll out those coupons when a 3 for 2 promotion was going on. Each non-member and membership coupon contained a barcode. People on other forums figured out what barcode corresponded to what % off. Once the 50% ones got out people printed numerous copies and stacked them on top of the 3 for 2 promotion (a member one on one title, and a non-member on another). If you have a membership you'll get another 10% off as well. Criterions are 10% off in store before your membership discount.

[bgart13]

Someone elsewhere online suggested ISLAND OF LOST SOULS, for the image. That's my hope (fingers crossed...).

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Very True Black Cat I almost forgot about. Would be perfect in time for Sept/ Oct type Halloween release.

The problem is that technically it is a panther and not a cat? Cat People has a panther in it and Kuroneko has a cat.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by charnier

Glad to read about Melville - get a copy of Le Deuxieme Souffle (DVD only I'm afraid) if you can; that's damn good. Have you seen Rififi - the heist scene in that is magnificent as well.

Funny you should mention that...it should be on its way to me tomorrow as a NetFlix rental...will probably watch Saturday morning.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Vigo's films I guess, are more about the style really (which isn't a bad thing, Soviet films of that time are praised for that and others like Bunuel). You'll hear the films are like poetry really. Cocteau is a good comparison for that.

L'Atalante being the popular film (infuenced future French filmmakers), the shorts are more than interesting (Zéro de conduite is the next highlight, though I very much like À propos de Nice. Haven't seen Taris.). He is a important figure to discover, so you won't lose out if you buy this, and could very well be the release of the year (but that Music Room release is making me think twice.). Without all the love for people's fav films (Kubrick's The Killing, etc), Criterion has released some important films for the U.S. to see (People on Sunday, this Vigo set, and The Music Room), so it isn't just my 3 fav releases of the year so far for no reason.

THANKS a lot for the education!

Why are you thinking twice about "The Music Room"?

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by jcs913

The problem is that technically it is a panther and not a cat? Cat People has a panther in it and Kuroneko has a cat.

If it is Paul Schraders Cat People that would be great. It was a Universal HD DVD but has not made it to Blu ray yet. A Criterion would be prefered because the PQ would be better; it fits in with the type of cult films Criterion likes to release.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

For Pro B or others who have the blu already is that a shiny foil style font? Something tells me the DVD might be and posssibly they weren't able to do so for the blu version. Or is the light playing games with the image?

Powell,

It is a regular Criterion (clear) case with a regular cover; the colors reflect the yellow(ish) of the beautiful Hari scenes (if you've seen the film, then you know what I am talking about), while the light blue/gray(ish) is, obviously, the Ocean. So, nothing unusual, though some of the photos make the case and colors look a but unusual.

Pro-B

[charnier]

Originally Posted by rkish

Funny you should mention that...it should be on its way to me tomorrow as a NetFlix rental...will probably watch Saturday morning.

I think you'll like it - Lino makes a great tough guy in this and Paul Meurisse makes a great Inspector. Great dialogue too!

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rkish

THANKS a lot for the education!

Why are you thinking twice about "The Music Room"?

No I mean The Music Room is making me think twice about the Vigo set being the release of the year (both worthy of that).

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by jcs913

The problem is that technically it is a panther and not a cat? Cat People has a panther in it and Kuroneko has a cat.

Agree, it is a panther. I would think it is the Val Lewton version because it is a black and white drawing, not a hint of color.

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[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by bluskies

Agree, it is a panther. I would think it is the Val Lewton version because it is a black and white drawing, not a hint of color.

You will not take Nastassja Kinski away!

Seriously, I believe it's Island of Lost Souls (Panther Woman).

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

The only thing I can think of is Val Lewton's Cat People. If that is the case, I would love to see a box set of all his films.

This would be awesome. I have the Lewton collection on DVD and love all of those movies.

[SpiderBaby]

"Island of Lost Souls is an adventure sci-fi/romantic film starring Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Béla Lugosi and Kathleen Burke as The Panther Woman."

[ShellOilJunior]

Yes. That's been rumored for a LONG time. That's it.

[KubrickFan]

Originally Posted by italy12

Completely off topic, so I apologize...but I was just over at Criterionforum.org and holy crap I thought this thread could be a little rough at times!

There's a whole thread of 90+ pages where these guys go to Amazon and imbd and pick reviews that people wrote and trash 'em like there's no tomorrow!!

Talk about not having a life!!

Well, to be fair to those on that forum, those reviews (and I use the word incredibly lightly here) tend to be incredibly ignorant and just plain dumb. So dumb that they can become funny. I don't really see the harm in pointing that out.