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SammyJankis · 04-15-2013, 06:20 PM

Weak month. The only one I have mild interest in is The Life of Oharu.

That cover-art for The Devil's Backbone is one of the worst covers they've done.

Hawkguy · 04-15-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Hmm, ive never actually read his criticism

Only seen his informal video reviews, myself

MifuneFan · 04-15-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizor

The Devil's Backbone sounds like it could be the most technically intensive Blu-ray disc Criterion's ever produced. Interactive features? PIP storyboard track? Brave new world!

Many of the features are just ported over from the DVD.

Hawkguy · 04-15-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Weak month. The only one I have mild interest in is The Life of Oharu.

That and The Ice Storm interest me the most.

Yami · 04-15-2013, 06:23 PM

Unless MoC announce their own release, I'll be getting Life of Oharu.

DarkRyder · 04-15-2013, 06:23 PM

Really wanted something special for July, but unfortunately the only interesting things are Oharu and possibly The Devil's Backbone. Wanted at least more Fassbinder, Eraserhead, or eve A Brighter Summer Day.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Weak month. The only one I have mild interest in is The Life of Oharu.

That cover-art for The Devil's Backbone is one of the worst covers they've done.

Life of Oharu is certainly the highlight.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 06:27 PM

Yet another month without an Antonioni upgrade. Criterion, we are no longer friends.

the sordid sentinel · 04-15-2013, 06:30 PM

I'm in for Lord of the Flies and The Ice Storm.

Scottie · 04-15-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

I have to say that July is the best month so far! And with the B&N sale, it will be an easy sale

I still prefer March's releases

I'm most interesting in The Devil's Backbone, The Ice Storm, and Lord Of The Flies, though.

RandyK · 04-15-2013, 06:35 PM

In for The Devil's Backbone.

Snicket · 04-15-2013, 06:36 PM

Solid month! I picked 2 correctly.

Definitely looking forward to Ice Storm and Devils Backbone (perhaps LOTF), Not sure where all the cover art hate is coming from, I think they look great.

BohemianGraham · 04-15-2013, 06:37 PM

Three more for the wish list. No more BDs until I get my new car, as much as I want some of them. I'll live vicariously through you all during the July sale.

The Great Owl · 04-15-2013, 06:42 PM

At first glance, it looks as though Lord of the Flies will be the only Day One Priority Purchase of the lot, but these titles all look pretty attractive to me.

(I was writing reviews in the James Bond thread when these announcements were surfacing, so I'm a bit late.)

The cover art for Lord of the Flies is spectacular!

blkhrt · 04-15-2013, 06:44 PM

I am excited about all of the titles, but have especially been waiting for The Ice Storm. I still only have the non-Criterion DVD, and am now glad I didn't give in and by the Criterion one.

ccg1978 · 04-15-2013, 06:46 PM

Devil's Backbone is a day one. I've only seen Lord of the Flies out of the other releases so I'll need to Hulu or Netflix before considering. Any must-buy's from anyone?

Scottie · 04-15-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ccg1978

Devil's Backbone is a day one. I've only seen Lord of the Flies out of the other releases so I'll need to Hulu or Netflix before considering. Any must-buy's from anyone?

All

Darkcritic · 04-15-2013, 06:48 PM

Life of Oharu is terrific news, I have been waiting for it for so freakin long

! The rest of the line-up isn't something to set things on fire but still pretty good. I guess June was so strong that July inevitably needed to step back

. The fact that there is no Eclipse set is bugging me beyond reason. I was one of the greatest supporters of that label and Criterion just abandoned it in 2013. So much interesting stuff can be put on Eclipse that it is a real shame we are getting none in July. A middle-of-the-road month for me but Life of Oharu will be "Release of the Year" material. Lets hope Criterion makes it 3 Mizos before the end of the year

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Hawkguy · 04-15-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The cover art for Lord of the Flies is spectacular!

It is!

Although I don't like the film so I'm going to pass on the release....but the cover is undeniably excellent.

The Great Owl · 04-15-2013, 06:52 PM

Just one more time, because it rules all.

[Show spoiler]

I knew that this Blu-ray was coming, as we all did, but I'm really pumped after seeing the cover art.

I did a massive book report on the novel, Lord of the Flies, in middle school, and it was one of my favorite childhood books. (Yes, I'm strange that way.)
I am pleased to upgrade my Essential Art House DVD of this movie at long last.

04-15-2013, 06:42 PM	#68454
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	At first glance, it looks as though Lord of the Flies will be the only Day One Priority Purchase of the lot, but these titles all look pretty attractive to me. (I was writing reviews in the James Bond thread when these announcements were surfacing, so I'm a bit late.) The cover art for Lord of the Flies is spectacular! Last edited by The Great Owl; 04-15-2013 at 06:44 PM.

04-15-2013, 06:48 PM	#68458
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	Life of Oharu is terrific news, I have been waiting for it for so freakin long ! The rest of the line-up isn't something to set things on fire but still pretty good. I guess June was so strong that July inevitably needed to step back . The fact that there is no Eclipse set is bugging me beyond reason. I was one of the greatest supporters of that label and Criterion just abandoned it in 2013. So much interesting stuff can be put on Eclipse that it is a real shame we are getting none in July. A middle-of-the-road month for me but Life of Oharu will be "Release of the Year" material. Lets hope Criterion makes it 3 Mizos before the end of the year . Last edited by Darkcritic; 04-15-2013 at 06:59 PM.

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04-15-2013, 06:20 PM	#68441
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Weak month. The only one I have mild interest in is The Life of Oharu. That cover-art for The Devil's Backbone is one of the worst covers they've done.

04-15-2013, 06:23 PM	#68445
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	Unless MoC announce their own release, I'll be getting Life of Oharu.

04-15-2013, 06:23 PM	#68446
DarkRyder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:82	Really wanted something special for July, but unfortunately the only interesting things are Oharu and possibly The Devil's Backbone. Wanted at least more Fassbinder, Eraserhead, or eve A Brighter Summer Day.

04-15-2013, 06:27 PM	#68448
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Yet another month without an Antonioni upgrade. Criterion, we are no longer friends.

04-15-2013, 06:30 PM	#68449
the sordid sentinel Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:646 DVD collection:2	I'm in for Lord of the Flies and The Ice Storm.

04-15-2013, 06:35 PM	#68451
RandyK Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio 4K collection:1110 Blu-ray collection:4904 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:17 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:6	In for The Devil's Backbone.

04-15-2013, 06:36 PM	#68452
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1159 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Solid month! I picked 2 correctly. Definitely looking forward to Ice Storm and Devils Backbone (perhaps LOTF), Not sure where all the cover art hate is coming from, I think they look great.

04-15-2013, 06:37 PM	#68453
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Three more for the wish list. No more BDs until I get my new car, as much as I want some of them. I'll live vicariously through you all during the July sale.

04-15-2013, 06:44 PM	#68455
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	I am excited about all of the titles, but have especially been waiting for The Ice Storm. I still only have the non-Criterion DVD, and am now glad I didn't give in and by the Criterion one.

04-15-2013, 06:46 PM	#68456
ccg1978 Special Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:The Quaker State, USA Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:50 Digital collection:109 Trading Score:79	Devil's Backbone is a day one. I've only seen Lord of the Flies out of the other releases so I'll need to Hulu or Netflix before considering. Any must-buy's from anyone?

04-15-2013, 06:52 PM	#68460
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	Just one more time, because it rules all. [Show spoiler] I knew that this Blu-ray was coming, as we all did, but I'm really pumped after seeing the cover art. I did a massive book report on the novel, Lord of the Flies, in middle school, and it was one of my favorite childhood books. (Yes, I'm strange that way.) I am pleased to upgrade my Essential Art House DVD of this movie at long last.

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