The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I ordered High and Low on release day in July, and received my copy a few weeks ago. Their site is still saying will ship in 24 hours, although I do remember it being out of stock for a short period of time back in August. I would ask them why the hell their website says one thing, but the rep says something else. where in Canada are you? I had mine shipped to NS.



From what I read, more full frontal footage was cut from all releases, with the footage lost, and If.... has never been released anywhere with that few seconds or so in it. There has never been an "uncensored" version (or what DVDBeaver is calling uncensored) released anywhere. The version on the BD is the version that was originally released in theatres.

THANK YOU! THAT explains it! I wonder how those reviewers were able to see the "famous lost footage"...unless they heard about it from someone else.

[ShellOilJunior]

I thought Anderson had to make some cuts to allow the matron's nude scene to stay in the film.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by huntauk

Slightly off-topic on the If... convo, but it would be great if Criterion would do a blu transfer of the sequel 'O Lucky Man!'. If you guys liked If... and haven't seen this I would highly recommend you do.

I saw "O' Lucky Man" in the US theaters when it was first released. I made it my last NetFlix rental before canceling the disc delivery part of my plan. I hadn't watched it since it first came out.

It's based on McDowell's early experiences as a salesman for a coffee company (I hadn't know that before).

As it's part of a "Mick Travis" trilogy...maybe CC will release it as part of a BD boxset in the future.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I ordered High and Low on release day in July, and received my copy a few weeks ago. Their site is still saying will ship in 24 hours, although I do remember it being out of stock for a short period of time back in August. I would ask them why the hell their website says one thing, but the rep says something else. where in Canada are you? I had mine shipped to NS.



From what I read, more full frontal footage was cut from all releases, with the footage lost, and If.... has never been released anywhere with that few seconds or so in it. There has never been an "uncensored" version (or what DVDBeaver is calling uncensored) released anywhere. The version on the BD is the version that was originally released in theatres.

I think the CC release was the only one available to them. It must be the so called 'cut' version. There are posts I have read about people seeing the original UK theatrical release saying that there were a few scenes cut from it on the CC and Paramount dvd. So, in essence, we are getting the 'cut' version.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Sukuri

Has anyone order Beauty and the Beast or High and Low from B&N within the last month? I placed an order as part of the 50% sale back in July and B&N has yet to send anything. After e-mailing them they pretty much told me they don't have it in stock yet (which I find rather silly).

I place my order for Beauty & The Beast on day one of the sale (pre-order by about 14 days I think) and I got it the last week on July or somewhere around there

[unclemat]

Three Colors from Criterion. Can't wait!!! Already preordered.

Now Criterion, please release Dekalog on blu. Your purpose on earth will be accomplished and whatever you release after it, it will be just a bonus

Seriously, this would be the ultimate blu ray release of the decade. I'd gladly pay $100 for it, if not more.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Still waiting for a shipping notification for the "75,000 seconds" sale. I ordered my titles within the first 5,000 seconds of the sale or so too...... hmm.

Me too

[Sukuri]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I ordered High and Low on release day in July, and received my copy a few weeks ago. Their site is still saying will ship in 24 hours, although I do remember it being out of stock for a short period of time back in August. I would ask them why the hell their website says one thing, but the rep says something else. where in Canada are you? I had mine shipped to NS.

I'm near Toronto.

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I place my order for Beauty & The Beast on day one of the sale (pre-order by about 14 days I think) and I got it the last week on July or somewhere around there

Oh now I remember what I did, I waited till it they released the movie before placing the order. I guess they got a huge amount of orders for the movie and it's taking a longerthanusualtime to receive their stock.

[stobbart]

I just received my orders from the 50% off sale today. I ordered The Killing and Secret Sunshine, however Secret Sunshine never came, The Complete Jean Vigo was in its place.

I emailed Criterion seeing if I could just reorder Secret Sunshine for 50% off still. I have never heard of Jean Vigo before but after reading the review on this site I am pretty curious about this set now.

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

I received my notice this afternoon.

Still waiting with bated breath...that's what I get for ordering in the final 10,000 seconds, haha. Doh!

[Hendershot737]

Was able to snag The Killing with B&N 50% one-day bluray sale just now. Just FYI that it's there for the picking

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by CheapChildren

I don't mean to be obnoxious. But is there any valid speculation on next weeks release announcement?

I think Belle de Jour is the only 'hint' we will probably get in December. Usually December is a quiet month for Criterion regarding releases. It may only be 2 or 3 titles.

[BHolst]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

Was able to snag The Killing with B&N 50% one-day bluray sale just now. Just FYI that it's there for the picking

Got that too as well as Cul-de-Sac, Orpheus, Secret Sunshine, If... and The Complete Jean Vigo.

I should have waited for the November sale, but I found a 10% off coupon so the price for the killing came down to $17.99 and $21.59 for the others, I can live with that since there was no idea in ordering only The Killing and paying shipping for that...

All 6 got an expected shipping date of September 14th, so here's hoping they actually keep it this time and everything going smoothly!

[enzolt]

My order from Criterion shipped today. Ordered Beauty and the Beast, Kagemusha and Diabolique.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

I received my notice this afternoon.

me too

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I think Belle de Jour is the only 'hint' we will probably get in December.

I hope the hell we get Y Tu Mamá También from the wacky new year's hint.

Guess we're also missing Bitter Rice unless that was Amarcord(?), but Y Tu Mamá También has been in the pipeline forever.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I hope the hell we get Y Tu Mamá También from the wacky new year's hint.

Guess we're also missing Bitter Rice unless that was Amarcord(?), but Y Tu Mamá También has been in the pipeline forever.

I'm trying to remember back to that drawing. Bitter Rice would be cool, I've never seen it. Y Tu Mamá También is way over due. I'm going to guess Rashomon as December's Blu ray upgrade.

[Brad1963]

Carlos Saura's 1981 film Deprisa, Deprisa was just added to Criterion Hulu. I'm wondering if a Blu ray is in the works.

[scottpcusa]

I have a question for the PQ experts:

I am watching Howards End and notice there is a lot of very noticeable, pulsating grain. Is that normal for this BD? I also noticed it on my copy of The Makioka Sisters. I can't imagine it is my player, since these are the only two instances of it. I just want to know if the BD itself is likely messed up, or if what I'm seeing is normal. It's more than just your everyday grain...as I don't believe grain is supposed to pulsate this strongly. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Thanks!

[pro-bassoonist]

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