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[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccg1978

Can you get Lifeboat anywhere else on Blu? If not I'll grab the German release!

As James78 has alluded...Masters of Cinema has released it in the UK as a region B "locked".

I own it and it is certainly worth purchasing their release of it, if you are region free. VERY well done!

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by James78

There's only a Region B locked release:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lifeboat-Blu-ray/37309/

Guess I'll have to snap the copy below. Has anyone seen this version? How is the PQ/AQ?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lifeboat-Blu-ray/52754/

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I hope everyone had a great weekend

[Show spoiler]

I like her for her mind.

(Just demonstrating my pure love of cinema for non-shallow reasons, of course.)

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Of course, Yojimbo is a loose version of Dashiell Hammett's "The Glass Key", which has been made into a number of films or been the basis for a number of films, including one of my all-time favourites, Miller's Crossing.
No one should ever have to choose a favourite between Yojimbo, A Fistful of Dollars or Miller's Crossing

I was never aware of The Glass Key. Thanks for the link!

I had a blast watching The Man with No Name Trilogy yesterday (although Eastwood actually does have a name in two of the films). They all look quite stunning on Blu-ray, and it's been a year or so since I had last seen the films via my old DVD versions.

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by James78

All Concorde Video releases (Germany) have been confirmed as region-free by the company in an email to MifuneFan, so the following discs may be of interest to some members: The John Cassavetes Collection, The Dreamers, On the Road, Tess and Lifeboat.

Great news, will more then likely place an order for the Cassavetes set.

My first order from the Criterion flash sale arrived today, was real pleased to have no issues involving damaged cases, ripped inserts, etc.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccg1978

Guess I'll have to snap the copy below. Has anyone seen this version? How is the PQ/AQ?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lifeboat-Blu-ray/52754/

Originally Posted by James78

This is the only review that I could find:

http://www.kabeleins.de/film/dvd-blu...-disc-1.212032

Are you guys kidding!?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lifeboat-Blu-ray/37309/

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...t_blu-ray_.htm

The first review is by Pro-B from this very website...a sterling review! If the review doesn't come right up when you click the link, then you just have to scroll down slightly and click on the "Blu-ray review" link.

The other review is from DVDBeaver. Both reviews are for the Masters of Cinema/UK release.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by James78

Our posts are regarding the German release.

I thought you guys were interested in the English language release/version (no German subs)? I don't think the German version will be any better than the UK version.

Sorry...not trying to be an ass.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by James78

I think we have our wires crossed here. I posted the names of a few region-free releases which may interest members who are not able to play Region B discs.

I am an ass...sorry...didn't know you were looking at region free.

I'm just a yank that was getting sick of seeing all the great releases coming out on your side of the pond. I bought a region free player, when MoC released "La Planete Sauvage" a few years ago. I've been buying from them and BFI ever since.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I hope everyone had a great weekend

[Show spoiler]

Call me dumb but, what film is this from? I know I've seen it but that whole senior citizen syndrome is acting up.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Call me dumb but, what film is this from? I know I've seen it but that whole serior citizen syndrome is acting up.

Vivre Sa Vie

[UNCMT9]

How's Revanche? Can anyone here comment? Thanks in advance, guys!

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Vivre Sa Vie

Thank you! it's been bugging me since I saw it posted.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

How's Revanche? Can anyone here comment? Thanks in advance, guys!

Revanche is amazing. One of the best newer films they've released---in my opinion.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

How's Revanche? Can anyone here comment? Thanks in advance, guys!

I loved it. I need to upgrade my DVD at some point.

Revanche is an effective psychological tale that goes in a completely different direction than I expected. That is not a complaint. It's a good mix of tension, sadness, and yearning squeezed into one film, and it's quite original when all is said and done.

I cannot write a lot about Revanche without ruining the whole thing for everyone and getting people upset, so I'll leave it at that. I'll just say that I really enjoyed it, and I think that it'll look awesome on Blu-ray.

[The Great Owl]

So, Badlands will not be #200 in my collection after all. I found a nine-dollar copy of the newly-remastered version of The Terminator today during lunch break in mint condition on a used rack. As as wise man once said, "I hit that."

My three-week break from new purchases was strangely refreshing, though, and I'm still having fun catching up watching the remaining unwatched Blu-rays in my collection.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by rkish

I am an ass...sorry...didn't know you were looking at region free.

I'm just a yank that was getting sick of seeing all the great releases coming out on your side of the pond. I bought a region free player, when MoC released "La Planete Sauvage" a few years ago. I've been buying from them and BFI ever since.

Thanks for the info on the region free player. I got busy during the weekend. I plan to save some money for an Oppo blu ray player.

The US is having a hard time keeping up with the great UK releases. For the meanwhile, I am happy that MoC and BFI have some region free blu rays (Alice by Svankmajer, Sunrise and L'Age D'Or with Un Chien Andalou are jewels of my film collection.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Revanche is an effective psychological tale that goes in a completely different direction than I expected. That is not a complaint. It's a good mix of tension, sadness, and yearning squeezed into one film, and it's quite original when all is said and done.

I cannot write a lot about Revanche without ruining the whole thing for everyone and getting people upset, so I'll leave it at that. I'll just say that I really enjoyed it, and I think that it'll look awesome on Blu-ray.

Yeah, I didn't want to give too much away about it either...but I do find it very thought-provoking and fascinating...and am a fan of the cinematographer's work.

[UNCMT9]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I loved it. I need to upgrade my DVD at some point.

Revanche is an effective psychological tale that goes in a completely different direction than I expected. That is not a complaint. It's a good mix of tension, sadness, and yearning squeezed into one film, and it's quite original when all is said and done.

I cannot write a lot about Revanche without ruining the whole thing for everyone and getting people upset, so I'll leave it at that. I'll just say that I really enjoyed it, and I think that it'll look awesome on Blu-ray.

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Revanche is amazing. One of the best newer films they've released---in my opinion.

Thank you in advance! Can't wait to check this one out!

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

How's Revanche? Can anyone here comment? Thanks in advance, guys!

I love the film, but I've heard complaints that its too slow and the characters are unlikeable.

Coop's right though, the cinematography and blocking are motivated and arresting.

[jacobb1313]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I love the film, but I've heard complaints that its too slow and the characters are unlikeable.

Coop's right though, the cinematography and blocking are motivated and arresting.

Revanche is IMO one of the most shockingly excellent blind buys I've had on Blu-Ray - a little Criterion gem, if there's such a thing. The complaints above can be valid, however. Highly recommended if you can sit and give it time to gestate. It's an excellent moral tale, with some highly emotional but contemplative scenes.