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The Great Owl · 03-29-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Wow, I haven't seen that Koreeda film, I'm going to put it on my "rent" lest.

Nobody Knows is a superb film, but it is quite tragic as well. Prepare to be bummed out for the rest of the week.

oildude · 03-29-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

New Criterion OOP announcement:

http://www.criterion.com/current/pos...t-announcement

Blu-rays:

Army of Shadows
Leon Morin Priest
Le Cercle rouge
Last Year at Marienbad

DVDs:

Le doulos
Mafioso

Get 'em whilst you can!

All those Melville's and LYAM suddenly going out of print on March 31? I really hope this is an April Fool's joke.

Abdrewes · 03-29-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Nobody Knows is a superb film, but it is quite tragic as well. Prepare to be bummed out for the rest of the week.

If a film can change my mood for a week, it's a rousing success!

JavaJulien · 03-29-2013, 04:45 PM

I've always been curious, what is the story behind The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? I mean, I heard that it was not licensed the same way that all of the other Criterion movies were.

ZooTv · 03-29-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

All those Melville's and LYAM suddenly going out of print on March 31? I really hope this is an April Fool's joke.

Going to pick up Le doulos asap.

Scottie · 03-29-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

All those Melville's and LYAM suddenly going out of print on March 31? I really hope this is an April Fool's joke.

Hmm...you're probably right lol.

The Great Owl · 03-29-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

All those Melville's and LYAM suddenly going out of print on March 31? I really hope this is an April Fool's joke.

This news probably has a lot of folks scrambling to Amazon.com, so I'm inclined to think that it would not be a joke.

I myself ventured to Amazon and saw that Army of Shadows and Le Cercle Rouge Blu-rays are both on sale for less than $25. I was tempted to grab backup copies for these all-time favorites, although I already have DVD backups, but I decided that I did not want to hoard the Blu-rays unnecessarily and rob another Melville fan of the chance to provide a loving home to a deserving movie.

*PREACHER* · 03-29-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This news probably has a lot of folks scrambling to Amazon.com, so I'm inclined to think that it would not be a joke.

I myself ventured to Amazon and saw that Army of Shadows and Le Cercle Rouge Blu-rays are both on sale for less than $25. I was tempted to grab backup copies for these all-time favorites, although I already have DVD backups, but I decided that I did not want to hoard the Blu-rays unnecessarily and rob another Melville fan of the chance to provide a loving home to a deserving movie.

That would be me, so I thank you!

oildude · 03-29-2013, 05:02 PM

The fact these are all French films makes me think it could be Studio Canal taking back the rights; that is, if these are licensed from Studio Canal. It has been awhile since I watched the blu-rays, but I seem to recall seeing the Studio Canal title opening on LYAM, and maybe the Melville's too.

Damn, the Melville's are among my favorite Criterions and favorite films. At least I have them already.

EDIT: How did a Hungarian flag get on top of my post lol? I must have accidentally clicked on it while hitting the submit button.

The Great Owl · 03-29-2013, 05:04 PM

Speaking of StudioCanal, has anyone seen their Blu-ray of Pierrot Le Fou? I read that there are some color scheme differences between that version and the Criterion Blu-ray, but that it's an otherwise nice transfer.

I'm happily holding on to my Criterion DVD of Pierrot Le Fou (and The Third Man) for now, but would be interested to read some thoughts.

The Great Owl · 03-29-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

That would be me, so I thank you!

Enjoy those Melville Blu-rays!

joie · 03-29-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by metaridley

I wish I had a 100% reliable way to fall asleep! It would prove very useful.

Never went long without falling asleep while reading Immanuel Kant's Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics. Anna Karenina, read by Divina Porter for Recorded Books, is very good, too. It's not that she's a bad reader; she's very good. It's a good bedtime story, I guess.

ZooTv · 03-29-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

The fact these are all French films makes me think it could be Studio Canal taking back the rights; that is, if these are licensed from Studio Canal. It has been awhile since I watched the blu-rays, but I seem to recall seeing the Studio Canal title opening on LYAM, and maybe the Melville's too.

I wonder if a studio canal release of Le doulos could be possible in the near future?

PowellPressburger · 03-29-2013, 05:23 PM

My original amazon order of Army of Shadows showed up on release date with the paper stock on the spine creased and has annoyed me since. So I did pick up new copies today using 20% off Barnes Coupons. (yes online is cheaper) but I wanted the cases to look good. I also bought a back up copy of Le Cercle Rouge (I also own the UK Studio Canal Blu) I know I'm odd. :-)

I believe all these titles going OOP are Studio Canal releases and that makes sense as much as honestly Criterion can sell their product better than S.C. can. IMO.

MTRodaba2468 · 03-29-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

New Criterion OOP announcement:

http://www.criterion.com/current/pos...t-announcement

Blu-rays:

Army of Shadows
Leon Morin Priest
Le Cercle rouge
Last Year at Marienbad

DVDs:

Le doulos
Mafioso

Get 'em whilst you can!

The only one I was missing was Léon Morin, Priest. I got that ordered, so now I'm covered.

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Originally Posted by oildude

All those Melville's and LYAM suddenly going out of print on March 31? I really hope this is an April Fool's joke.

It's not. All these titles are Studio Canal titles (after the first batch of Studio Canals went OOP, and it became apparent that the rest would eventually, I went out of my way to seek out and grab all of them at the time, regardless if they were available on Blu or not, so I'd be covered once the rest of them went; I've had to rebuy some as Blu-Rays were released, like Army of Shadows and Le Cercle Rouge, but it's better now than trying later).

Monty70 · 03-29-2013, 05:48 PM

I would strongly suggest that film lovers who do not currently own Last Year at Marienbad on Criterion blu-ray pick it up ASAP. It is one of the big C's better blu-ray editions, not to mention an incredible one-of-a kind work of art.

A Sith Lord? · 03-29-2013, 05:52 PM

Other than Army of Shadows, are there any others that you guys suggest I get?

Gonna head to Best Buy in a bit and have them PM the Amazon price.

oildude · 03-29-2013, 05:52 PM

Studio Canal has a great catalog of films, but they don't seem to release much each year here in the U.S. At least, that is my impression. This could be because Lionsgate is their distributor here, and in my opinion, Lionsgate is the worst at releasing catalog titles of all the major distributors. I have no problem with the quality of their transfers that I have seen, but they don't appear all that interested in their Studio Canal titles or their back catalog.

Scottie · 03-29-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MasturB

Other than Army of Shadows, are there any others that you guys suggest I get?

Gonna head to Best Buy in a bit and have them PM the Amazon price.

Le Cercle Rouge is my favorite Melville film, so I definitely recommend ordering that one!

PowellPressburger · 03-29-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MasturB

Other than Army of Shadows, are there any others that you guys suggest I get?

Gonna head to Best Buy in a bit and have them PM the Amazon price.

Does your local Best Buy stock on of them? If they do buy all that are on the list! Esp the BLU ray editions.

03-29-2013, 05:02 PM	#66289
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	The fact these are all French films makes me think it could be Studio Canal taking back the rights; that is, if these are licensed from Studio Canal. It has been awhile since I watched the blu-rays, but I seem to recall seeing the Studio Canal title opening on LYAM, and maybe the Melville's too. Damn, the Melville's are among my favorite Criterions and favorite films. At least I have them already. EDIT: How did a Hungarian flag get on top of my post lol? I must have accidentally clicked on it while hitting the submit button. Last edited by oildude; 03-29-2013 at 05:07 PM.

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03-29-2013, 04:45 PM	#66284
JavaJulien Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Tallahassee, Fl Blu-ray collection:155 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:16	I've always been curious, what is the story behind The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? I mean, I heard that it was not licensed the same way that all of the other Criterion movies were.

03-29-2013, 05:04 PM	#66290
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Speaking of StudioCanal, has anyone seen their Blu-ray of Pierrot Le Fou? I read that there are some color scheme differences between that version and the Criterion Blu-ray, but that it's an otherwise nice transfer. I'm happily holding on to my Criterion DVD of Pierrot Le Fou (and The Third Man) for now, but would be interested to read some thoughts.

03-29-2013, 05:23 PM	#66294
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:992 Blu-ray collection:3677 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	My original amazon order of Army of Shadows showed up on release date with the paper stock on the spine creased and has annoyed me since. So I did pick up new copies today using 20% off Barnes Coupons. (yes online is cheaper) but I wanted the cases to look good. I also bought a back up copy of Le Cercle Rouge (I also own the UK Studio Canal Blu) I know I'm odd. :-) I believe all these titles going OOP are Studio Canal releases and that makes sense as much as honestly Criterion can sell their product better than S.C. can. IMO.

03-29-2013, 05:48 PM	#66296
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	I would strongly suggest that film lovers who do not currently own Last Year at Marienbad on Criterion blu-ray pick it up ASAP. It is one of the big C's better blu-ray editions, not to mention an incredible one-of-a kind work of art.

03-29-2013, 05:52 PM	#66297
A Sith Lord? Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:575 DVD collection:30 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1272 Trading Score:49	Other than Army of Shadows, are there any others that you guys suggest I get? Gonna head to Best Buy in a bit and have them PM the Amazon price.

03-29-2013, 05:52 PM	#66298
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Studio Canal has a great catalog of films, but they don't seem to release much each year here in the U.S. At least, that is my impression. This could be because Lionsgate is their distributor here, and in my opinion, Lionsgate is the worst at releasing catalog titles of all the major distributors. I have no problem with the quality of their transfers that I have seen, but they don't appear all that interested in their Studio Canal titles or their back catalog.

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