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FrankBlue · 12-03-2012, 03:23 AM

Does anyone know when if Criterion Collection plans to release Missing (1982) and Z (1969) on Blu-ray?

movie · 12-03-2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by joie

Agreed. They really should do dual releases like Eureka and BFI are doing ... Blu-ray and DVD, for less than $39.99.

Recently purchased one BFI title at a good price and it was a bonus when I opened the package to see the a dvd included.

pro-bassoonist · 12-03-2012, 03:37 AM

Following Blu-ray REVIEW

This film looks simply astonishing on Blu-ray

(Which should not be surprising considering how big Mr. Nolan is in Hollywood these days).

Pro-B

bgart13 · 12-03-2012, 04:17 AM

4k for 16mm...? Uh, guess it's good to be Chris Nolan. Sheesh...

Abdrewes · 12-03-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Does anyone besides Beta Man own all the Criterion releases? If so, has anyone seen all of them?

What are your favorites and what are your least favorites?

I own all current releases except:
Tiny Furniture
Antichrist
Life During Wartime
War Room (I will eventually)

I dont even wanna try to answer question #2 in any other way but SEE THEM FOR YOURSELF, THEY'RE ALL WORTH WATCHING.

octagon · 12-03-2012, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bgart13

Uh, guess it's good to be Chris Nolan.

You have to steer clear of Dark Knight threads but that's a trade I'd probably make.

jw007 · 12-03-2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

No, he didn't. They stuck his name on the poster as a "presenter" to fool people thinking he had a hand in making it and sell more tickets. I guess it worked.

I feel like an utter fool having not researched this film quite enough (as I assumed).

Putting your foot in your mouth (accidentally saying something that causes embarrassment or harm)

In any case, Tarantino sure loves Wong Kar-Wai, as can be seen in this video clip, as he talks about Chungking Express:

jw007 · 12-03-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

It would be a terrible idea just to buy it and leave it sealed, in my opinion. It's such a great film..it's gotta be watched. Glad to see you liked it.

I know the discussion about the value comes up again and again.. I do believe the price won't go up too high in the next month or anything, but I do believe it will become rather valuable a year from now. It's such an important film that there's no way it won't be as desirable as the other OOP titles.

Yes. I also have a feeling that by this time next year, Chungking Express will be selling for at least $50-60 or more, assuming the dollar bill is still worth anything.

bgart13 · 12-03-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

You have to steer clear of Dark Knight threads but that's a trade I'd probably make.

I most certainly do! I really like the first two movies (own 'em both), but haven't seen the third yet, so...

jrsl76 · 12-03-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Does anyone besides Beta Man own all the Criterion releases? If so, has anyone seen all of them?

What are your favorites and what are your least favorites?

I do. All the blus. All the Essential Art Houses not in the mainline. All the Eclipses and a substantial amount of the DVDs.

I have not seen them all, but I am working on it.

ROclockCK · 12-03-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bgart13

4k for 16mm...? Uh, guess it's good to be Chris Nolan. Sheesh...

No kidding bgart13! If 2k was more than merely adequate for a 35mm film like A Night to Remember, then it certainly would have captured all that the 16mm Following had to offer. Just look at the superb ARRISCAN 2k results for the 16mm World on a Wire...nothing sacrificed there either.

As you suggest, Nolan probably got 4k for Following simply because he is Nolan, whether his original film element warranted it or not. What's next...8k for 8mm?

jrsl76 · 12-03-2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I feel like an utter fool having not researched this film quite enough (as I assumed).

In any case, Tarantino sure loves Wong Kar-Wai, as can be seen in this video clip, as he talks about Chungking Express: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX8aUixCpek

That clip is his intro from the Rolling Thunder Pictures tape & DVD of Chungking Express. I remember seeing it the first time I saw the movie way back in the late 90s.

retablo · 12-03-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kobeson

I agree, it is a pity - in my opinion open matte presentation suits the compositions better, but in saying that it will fill the screen better in widescreen. Having both would have been a more complete set, or even 1.66:1 would have been nice. Oh well, still can't wait till it arrives!!

Well, it was meant to be 1.85:1, that's the intended ratio and the ratio it was framed for. I agree the open matte can look nice on some of the visats, but it also throws off the compositions of other shots.

ShellOilJunior · 12-03-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I feel like an utter fool having not researched this film quite enough (as I assumed).

In any case, Tarantino sure loves Wong Kar-Wai, as can be seen in this video clip, as he talks about Chungking Express: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX8aUixCpek

I'm pretty sure Quentin loves Jane Campion, too. He went as far as writing her a letter telling her how much he enjoyed BRIGHT STAR.

joie · 12-03-2012, 11:08 AM

Once upon a time, I thought that Quentin Tarantino did "Chungking Express," because this is the DVD I borrowed from the library. It does say, "Quentin Tarantino's ..." That DVD has his introduction to the movie.

Edit: So I went to the link, above, and see that they say it is an intro to Rolling Thunder's DVD, so that is likely what I saw on the DVD. Haha, Rolling Thunder may have known about it before Criterion did.

Add: Rolling Thunder's wikipedia entry. So the correct way to read the DVD's cover is "Quentin Tarantino's rolling thunder pictures presents ... ." I am now sure that Criterion had nothing to do with the discovery of "Chungking Express."

MattvonSyborg · 12-03-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Reeniop5

Have finished watching 4 Jim Jarmusch Films and I would say I really enjoy his minimalist style. Loved the Black and White films Down by Law and Stranger Than Paradise.

1) Down by Law - Watched in Hulu plus and ordered in Blu Ray.
2) Mystery Train - Great Ride to Memphis via Blu Ray
3) Night on Earth - Roberto Benigni is damn hilarious! Awaiting Blu Ray after watching it on Hulu plus.
4) Stranger than Paradise - Love John Lurie's style similar to Down by Law. Awaiting Blu Ray after watching it on Hulu plus.

I like both Broken Flowers and Ghost Dog, but I find Jarmusch to be kind of hit or miss. It was a long time since I saw Mystery Train but I found it to be a bore then. Obviously a part of Jarmuschs style is to have a lot of scenes where very little is happening, to the point that it almost bores the audience. Sometimes though, it feels to arty. And even the Jarmusch films I like have some cringeworthy moments - like in Broken Flowers

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deepbreathsanddeath · 12-03-2012, 11:44 AM

The Artificial Eye blu-ray release of Chungking Express has a Quentin Tarantino introduction. Obviously it's inferior on the whole to the Criterion release but it's the one I bought prior to owning a region free blu-ray player.

Crimson King · 12-03-2012, 11:53 AM

Seeing that Criterion released Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate, here's hopnig they get the rights to The Sicilian, the 1.33 DVD from Artisan is not that great, as its a 2.35 film

critics didnt like the film, I rather enjoyed it myself, of course not the greatest mob film by a longshot...

PowellPressburger · 12-03-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankBlue

Does anyone know when if Criterion Collection plans to release Missing (1982) and Z (1969) on Blu-ray?

That is anyone's guess we just have to wait until the 15th of each month crossing fingers for upgrades. I really want Z on blu, it has become one of my favorite Criterion releases and in this age of HD it makes it harder to watch it in standard def.

Abdrewes · 12-03-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson King

Seeing that Criterion released Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate, here's hopnig they get the rights to The Sicilian, the 1.33 DVD from Artisan is not that great, as its a 2.35 film

critics didnt like the film, I rather enjoyed it myself, of course not the greatest mob film by a longshot...

Might as well watch it blindfolded |)

12-03-2012, 03:23 AM	#57001
FrankBlue Member Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:509 DVD collection:60	Does anyone know when if Criterion Collection plans to release Missing (1982) and Z (1969) on Blu-ray? Last edited by FrankBlue; 12-03-2012 at 03:26 AM.

12-03-2012, 11:08 AM	#57015
joie Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 DVD collection:1	Once upon a time, I thought that Quentin Tarantino did "Chungking Express," because this is the DVD I borrowed from the library. It does say, "Quentin Tarantino's ..." That DVD has his introduction to the movie. Edit: So I went to the link, above, and see that they say it is an intro to Rolling Thunder's DVD, so that is likely what I saw on the DVD. Haha, Rolling Thunder may have known about it before Criterion did. Add: Rolling Thunder's wikipedia entry. So the correct way to read the DVD's cover is "Quentin Tarantino's rolling thunder pictures presents ... ." I am now sure that Criterion had nothing to do with the discovery of "Chungking Express." Last edited by joie; 12-03-2012 at 11:39 AM.

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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	Following Blu-ray REVIEW This film looks simply astonishing on Blu-ray (Which should not be surprising considering how big Mr. Nolan is in Hollywood these days). Pro-B

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bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	4k for 16mm...? Uh, guess it's good to be Chris Nolan. Sheesh...

12-03-2012, 11:44 AM	#57017
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	The Artificial Eye blu-ray release of Chungking Express has a Quentin Tarantino introduction. Obviously it's inferior on the whole to the Criterion release but it's the one I bought prior to owning a region free blu-ray player.

12-03-2012, 11:53 AM	#57018
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Seeing that Criterion released Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate, here's hopnig they get the rights to The Sicilian, the 1.33 DVD from Artisan is not that great, as its a 2.35 film critics didnt like the film, I rather enjoyed it myself, of course not the greatest mob film by a longshot...

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