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Scottie · 03-30-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Via CriterionCast, news from the Times of India:

Hmm, so we should be getting Joan Of Arc soon?

The Great Owl · 03-30-2013, 03:36 PM

I watched Pulp Fiction on Blu-ray for the first time last night (after seeing it a million times in previous formats). This is an awesome-looking film on Blu-ray, and the particular cinematic style really pops out of the screen.

It occurred to me that I love Melville's Le Samourai for the same reason that I've always loved Pulp Fiction. Jef Costello's gangster style of dress and overall manner was somewhat out of place in a 1967 movie, and it seemed to imitate the 1950s gangster look. Instead of lending a comedic effect to the film, however, this anachronism just serves to make the film feel timeless, as though it could take place in any given decade.

Pulp Fiction is the same way. Jules and Vincent wear the black suits, Vincent drives the old car, and references to older songs carry on throughout the film, but these things give the movie a timeless look that still feels relevant and fresh today.

Jutty · 03-30-2013, 04:47 PM

Hoping someone can push me in the right direction,, i debating on buying Rosemary's Baby.. last time i saw it was like 15-20 years ago, its is worth picking it up on BD,, ive read the review,just wanna get some other opinions,
Thanks in advance

Hawkguy · 03-30-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jutty

Hoping someone can push me in the right direction,, i debating on buying Rosemary's Baby.. last time i saw it was like 15-20 years ago, its is worth picking it up on BD,, ive read the review,just wanna get some other opinions,
Thanks in advance

If you liked it at all, it's very much worth it.

jrmac2000 · 03-30-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Via CriterionCast, news from the Times of India:

Great News! I am happy to see this happening!

SimBelm · 03-30-2013, 05:25 PM

Nice to finally own titles that are going OOP. Hopefully I can sell my Army of Shadows in the future for Pierrot le Fou.

SpiderBaby · 03-30-2013, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

Hmm, so we should be getting Joan Of Arc soon?

So that is what you took away from that article? Good for you.

ravenus · 03-30-2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Via CriterionCast, news from the Times of India:

Having seen several of Ray's films, I am absolutely thrilled by this news, although I'm also skeptical about the time frame given the amount of work that would be required for frame by frame restorations. I'm hoping that most of these projects will be granted HD releases and not only as Eclipse DVD's or such like.

These are the Satyajit Ray films I hope will come first:
Days and Nights in the Forest
The Chess Players
Charulata aka The Wife
Goddess
Home and the World

SpiderBaby · 03-30-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

Having seen several of Ray's films, I am absolutely thrilled by this news, although I'm also skeptical about the time frame given the amount of work that would be required for frame by frame restorations.

Just give me Charulata and The Apu Trilogy and I'll be happy. Really, more of a Ghatak fan than Ray so hoping they put out those World Cinema Foundation films first.

rkish · 03-30-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Hmm, so we should be getting Joan Of Arc soon?

"The Criterion Collection, which has restored some of the world's best-known classics and critically successful obscure movies like 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' (1928), M (1931), 'The Children of Paradise' (1945) apart from Chaplin films and works of Akira Kurosawa, is set to do a repeat with 18 of Satyajit Ray's movies."

Unfortunately, I think they are referring to the original restoration (Passion of Joan of Arc) that they did with the DVD...though it should show up on BD within the next few years, as there is a UK version out now.

Jutty · 03-30-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

If you liked it at all, it's very much worth it.

I caved and ordered a copy,,for 19.00 lol,,beats the 29.99 price at the local store lol

retablo · 03-30-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Unfortunately, I think they are referring to the original restoration (Passion of Joan of Arc) that they did with the DVD...though it should show up on BD within the next few years, as there is a UK version out now.

An entirely new restoration is currently being done by Gaumont, which licenses to Criterion, so I assume that is the version they will release (not the MOC restoration).

SammyJankis · 03-30-2013, 05:51 PM

Just watched Revanche for the second time. Really is one of the best modern films in the collection.

ravenus · 03-30-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Just give me Charulata and The Apu Trilogy and I'll be happy. Really, more of a Ghatak fan than Ray so hoping they put out those World Cinema Foundation films first.

IMO Apu trilogy is overrated in comparison to the rest of Ray's output...I guess people like trilogies and stuff or perhaps have not seen enough of his other films, but I find something like Days and Nights in The Forest far more sophisticated and emotionally stronger than the films of that trilogy.

Scottie · 03-30-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Just watched Revanche for the second time. Really is one of the best modern films in the collection.

Easily one of the top films that Criterion put out. It's so good that I really want to rewatch it again (despite seeing it a couple weeks ago).

Loved the acting and the storyline and the connections that were formed and lost. Ahh.....it's just so fantastic!

SammyJankis · 03-30-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Easily one of the top films that Criterion put out. It's so good that I really want to rewatch it again (despite seeing it a couple weeks ago).

Loved the acting and the storyline and the connections that were formed and lost. Ahh.....it's just so fantastic!

I found the second viewing to be even better. The question the cop asks at the end of the film is like a hammer-blow. Just an all around well thought-out, well crafted film. The minimalistic style is done better than most films of its kind.

SpiderBaby · 03-30-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

but I find something like Days and Nights in The Forest far more sophisticated and emotionally stronger than the films of that trilogy.

Noted. I have only seen I believe 8 of his films by my count, as I said, I'm more of a Ritwik Ghatak fan (and Mrinal Sen) than Ray.

greekak229 · 03-30-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Just watched Revanche for the second time. Really is one of the best modern films in the collection.

A true masterpiece and easily one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. Such a tremendous release by Criterion.

Romulus · 03-30-2013, 06:04 PM

I stated that I bought Army of Shadows earlier, but now i'm wondering if I should blind buy Le Cercle Rouge as well. Is it worth it?

kuro_sawa · 03-30-2013, 06:06 PM

How long do you think it will take for Le Cercle Rouge to be completely unavailable?

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03-30-2013, 03:36 PM	#66442
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	I watched Pulp Fiction on Blu-ray for the first time last night (after seeing it a million times in previous formats). This is an awesome-looking film on Blu-ray, and the particular cinematic style really pops out of the screen. It occurred to me that I love Melville's Le Samourai for the same reason that I've always loved Pulp Fiction. Jef Costello's gangster style of dress and overall manner was somewhat out of place in a 1967 movie, and it seemed to imitate the 1950s gangster look. Instead of lending a comedic effect to the film, however, this anachronism just serves to make the film feel timeless, as though it could take place in any given decade. Pulp Fiction is the same way. Jules and Vincent wear the black suits, Vincent drives the old car, and references to older songs carry on throughout the film, but these things give the movie a timeless look that still feels relevant and fresh today.

03-30-2013, 04:47 PM	#66443
Jutty Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1273 DVD collection:46 MA collection:2 Digital collection:1033 iTunes collection:79 Trading Score:22	Hoping someone can push me in the right direction,, i debating on buying Rosemary's Baby.. last time i saw it was like 15-20 years ago, its is worth picking it up on BD,, ive read the review,just wanna get some other opinions, Thanks in advance

03-30-2013, 05:25 PM	#66446
SimBelm Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Scottish Highlands Blu-ray collection:-	Nice to finally own titles that are going OOP. Hopefully I can sell my Army of Shadows in the future for Pierrot le Fou.

03-30-2013, 05:51 PM	#66453
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Just watched Revanche for the second time. Really is one of the best modern films in the collection.

03-30-2013, 06:04 PM	#66459
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	I stated that I bought Army of Shadows earlier, but now i'm wondering if I should blind buy Le Cercle Rouge as well. Is it worth it?

03-30-2013, 06:06 PM	#66460
kuro_sawa Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2013 Trading Score:23	How long do you think it will take for Le Cercle Rouge to be completely unavailable?

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