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BohemianGraham · 09-30-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

The Killing is a fabulous noir. (though I prefer KMD ever so slightly) The three noir titles that Criterion has released lately have been getting heavy rotation in my playlist. (SSoS, KMD, and TK)

The more I see films in the 5 by 3 ratio (1.66 to 1) the more I like this framing. (I believe this was the European flat widescreen ratio, compared to the US AR of 1.85 to 1) The only recent film I can think of that was shot in this ratio is Barton Fink. (it's a shame that it has died off)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is newer than Barton Fink.

I like 1.66:1 as well, it's a nice pillar box that is less noticable than some letterboxes.

scottpcusa · 09-30-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickDamian

What do you all think of the Jean Vigo disc? I bought Solaris a couple of weeks ago but haven't opened it yet. The Solaris reviews don't seem all that enthusiastic while the Vigo ones are very enthusiastic. There is no difference in price, I can just do a direct swap. What do you all think?

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I haven't managed to watch the Vigo set yet, but with that said: "Reviews be damned....... Solaris is FANTASTIC"

+1

I have watched Solaris twice already and have been mesmerized both times. It's a wonderful film!

Arkadin · 09-30-2011, 04:34 PM

just got my Arrow "City Lights" bd in the mail.
YES!
maybe by next October Criterion will be kind enough to grace the US with a bd release.
we can hope right?

jcs913 · 09-30-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

just got my Arrow "City Lights" bd in the mail.
YES!
maybe by next October Criterion will be kind enough to grace the US with a bd release.
we can hope right?

Arkadin, I did not know Arrow released City Lights. I have the Park Circus UK. I thought that was the only one?

Arkadin · 09-30-2011, 04:59 PM

my mistake.
I meant Park Circus.

(I was just looking at my UK bds and had Arrow on my brain; this is my first PC bd btw)

jcs913 · 09-30-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

my mistake.
I meant Park Circus.

(I was just looking at my UK bds and had Arrow on my brain; this is my first PC bd btw)

No worries, let us know what you think of it. IMO, compared to the 2 Criterion releases, the Park Circus' are very good, but not quite as good. But the bottom line is that they are in circulation and are the best on the market for now until Criterion gets moving.

Crimson King · 09-30-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

The Killing is a fabulous noir. (though I prefer KMD ever so slightly) The three noir titles that Criterion has released lately have been getting heavy rotation in my playlist. (SSoS, KMD, and TK)

The more I see films in the 5 by 3 ratio (1.66 to 1) the more I like this framing. (I believe this was the European flat widescreen ratio, compared to the US AR of 1.85 to 1) The only recent film I can think of that was shot in this ratio is Barton Fink. (it's a shame that it has died off)

Watched the CC blu of The Killing and was very impressed, & finally spotted the late Rodney Dangerfield's apprearence as an extra during the heist scene!

(yep. he's in the film!)

TJS_Blu · 09-30-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Also, when the hell is Barton Fink coming to blu-ray?

In case you didn't know, it's coming out in the UK from Universal. There's a Coen bros Collection due out in Novemebr as well as a single disc that hasn't been given a street date yet. Don't know if that means a US release is close or not...

ShellOilJunior · 09-30-2011, 06:00 PM

Based on the review of TREE OF LIFE blu there's no need for Criterion to release it. The 10/11 release is reference quality it seems.

Hendershot737 · 09-30-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Based on the review of TREE OF LIFE blu there's no need for Criterion to release it. The 10/11 release is reference quality it seems.

...unless there's that alleged 6 hour cut that could be released...

Beta Man · 09-30-2011, 06:07 PM

Other than the big 50% off Facebook sales..... when was the last time Criterion's site had a Promo-Code??? Didn't they use to have 5-10% codes quite often???

I'm close to another $50 GC, and I want to make another order!!! (Close, being only $120 or so

)

SpiderBaby · 09-30-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Roninblues

Other than as mark on early film history, the Vigo set ....

That is a lame excuse for a label.

ShellOilJunior · 09-30-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

...unless there's that alleged 6 hour cut that could be released...

...which is allegedly being used in his documentary VOYAGE OF TIME.

Hendershot737 · 09-30-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

...which is allegedly being used in his documentary VOYAGE OF TIME.

ah! didn't know that they were going to join those two together. Sounds good to me! But I do agree with you, the presentation of this current release looks phenomenal

SpiderBaby · 09-30-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Roninblues

Wasn't an excuse or a label but an opinion. Like mine, you are entitled to yours.

It just sounds like you said it because it was made in the 1930s. If it wasn't made then, would it be useless? Some of the blu-ray forum might not of known who Vigo was before Criterion showed them, but L'Atalante has been praised as one of the best films of all time. So just "a mark on early film history" caught me off guard. Opinion is yours.

Donat96 · 09-30-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

...which is allegedly being used in his documentary VOYAGE OF TIME.

How would that work as a documentary, though? The articles about the 6 hour cut say most of the extended footage is about the kid growing up in Texas. I don't see how the footage could be used like that?

majorkonig41 · 09-30-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

...unless there's that alleged 6 hour cut that could be released...

I think there is as much chance of getting a 6 hour cut of The Tree of Life as there is getting the nearly 6 hour cut of The Thin Red Line. Basically no chance.

Hendershot737 · 09-30-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

I think there is as much chance of getting a 6 hour cut of The Tree of Life as there is getting the nearly 6 hour cut of The Thin Red Line. Basically no chance.

True. You make a good point. But you can't deny that both elongated versions would be a tremendous event.

majorkonig41 · 09-30-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

True. You make a good point. But you can't deny that both elongated versions would be a tremendous event.

I think it would be interesting to watch but the extra footage might not make the films any better. They are perfect the way they are. Though I definitely wouldn't mind watching them to find out.

BHolst · 09-30-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Don't forget Sweden.

Or Denmark...

09-30-2011, 04:34 PM	#36883
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	just got my Arrow "City Lights" bd in the mail. YES! maybe by next October Criterion will be kind enough to grace the US with a bd release. we can hope right? Last edited by Arkadin; 09-30-2011 at 04:36 PM.

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09-30-2011, 04:59 PM	#36885
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	my mistake. I meant Park Circus. (I was just looking at my UK bds and had Arrow on my brain; this is my first PC bd btw)

09-30-2011, 06:00 PM	#36889
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Based on the review of TREE OF LIFE blu there's no need for Criterion to release it. The 10/11 release is reference quality it seems.

09-30-2011, 06:07 PM	#36891
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Other than the big 50% off Facebook sales..... when was the last time Criterion's site had a Promo-Code??? Didn't they use to have 5-10% codes quite often??? I'm close to another $50 GC, and I want to make another order!!! (Close, being only $120 or so )

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