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agoofykindasuperman · 04-15-2013, 07:46 PM

Lord of the Flies!
Devil's Backbone!

Definitely in for those two. What a great month!

BruceWayneMartin · 04-15-2013, 07:49 PM

BestBuy's website says Repo Man will be $35 tomorrow. Surely it'll be cheaper than that on release date, right?

captveg · 04-15-2013, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

awful, awful, awful month. Not one title for me. All they do is re-release stuff that already has perfectly fine DVD editions. There is no point anymore to Criterion if that is all they are doing.

The Lord of the Flies DVD is 13 years old and anything but fine.

octagon · 04-15-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

A good month but nothing I absolutely need day 1. I'll wait for a deal on some of these.

Wait for a deal? This the July slate...most of them will be half-price on day one

And it's a pretty good slate, too.

Four definites and Babette's Feast is an interesting maybe. I'm not sure all four of the definites will be July pickups though. My shopping list is getting pretty long.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

awful, awful, awful month. Not one title for me. All they do is re-release stuff that already has perfectly fine DVD editions. There is no point anymore to Criterion if that is all they are doing.

Yeah, well, whattayagonnado.

pro-bassoonist · 04-15-2013, 07:57 PM

Unless there are some not so obvious rights issues, it is beyond disappointing to see that Jules and Jim is yet to come to North America. The French Blu-ray release is wonderful.

There is a very good transfer for Malle's The Murmur of the Heart. Also disappointing that this film is missing here. It is Malle's best.

Lastly, the double Spanish set with The Spirit of the Beehive should be essential addition to the Criterion collection. It includes El Sur. Again, unless there are rights issues, I would love to see these films made available to North American viewers.

Pro-B

Brad1963 · 04-15-2013, 08:06 PM

I am hoping Jules et Jim will upgrade when Criterion releases The Soft Skin. It has been a 4 years since The Last Metro was released on Blu ray. They really need to step up on the Truffaut films.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 08:06 PM

Pro-B,
I too am disappointed that Jules & Jim and Spirit of the Beehive don't have regionA blu ray releases. Wee need more Truffaut!

I haven't seen El Sur, any good?

Hawkguy · 04-15-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceWayneMartin

BestBuy's website says Repo Man will be $35 tomorrow. Surely it'll be cheaper than that on release date, right?

No, that'll be their price unless you match amazon's $28 in-store.

Yami · 04-15-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Lastly, the double Spanish set with The Spirit of the Beehive should be essential addition to the Criterion collection. It includes El Sur. Again, unless there are rights issues, I would love to see these films made available to North American viewers.

Spirit of the Beehive was discreetly re-released in new packaging this January so it doesn't seem like Criterion is interested in upgrading it right now, sadly. I've held off of the Spanish set for this long already, to see what supplements Criterion will offer so I might as well wait a bit longer

pro-bassoonist · 04-15-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Pro-B,
I too am disappointed that Jules & Jim and Spirit of the Beehive don't have regionA blu ray releases. Wee need more Truffaut!

I haven't seen El Sur, any good?

Yes, El Sur is definitely worth seeing (and owning). Hopefully it comes here soon so that you could all get a chance to see it. I don't remember it being released on DVD here.

Pro-B

BruceWayneMartin · 04-15-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

No, that'll be their price unless you match amazon's $28 in-store.

I was only asking cause my BBY usually has brand new releases for a couple dollars cheaper than what the sticker says on it. Price matching slipped my mind. Looks like I'll be picking it up.

octagon · 04-15-2013, 08:13 PM

Oh yeah, and the covers are all pretty awesome too.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Yes, El Sur is definitely worth seeing (and owning). Hopefully it comes here soon so that you could all get a chance to see it. I don't remember it being released on DVD here.

Pro-B

The synopsis on Wikipedia sounds interesting. I'm always on the lookout for a good Spanish language film.

octagon · 04-15-2013, 08:20 PM

This is a bit OT but bear with me...

In keeping with my new Announcement Day policy I'm going to put in an Amazon.uk order soon and I noticed some really good prices on the BFI Flipside releases.

I've read a few reviews but am pretty unfamiliar with all of the titles. Right now I'm thinking of taking a flier on Primitive London, London in the Raw, Herostratus and The Bedsitting Room.

If anybody wants to warn me off any of these or point me to other BFI Flipside titles now would be a good time.

Thanks.

georgec · 04-15-2013, 08:20 PM

It's probably been said multiple times, but Devil's Backbone at spine #666? Nice.

Backbone. Spine 666. Devil's Backbone.

Hawkguy · 04-15-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceWayneMartin

I was only asking cause my BBY usually has brand new releases for a couple dollars cheaper than what the sticker says on it. Price matching slipped my mind. Looks like I'll be picking it up.

Yeah, but unfortunately this one wasn't advertised (though I think it would probably be carried in stores still). So price-matching sounds best even though the price is a little higher than I'd hoped. Amazon already shipped mine, so too late to regret that now.

BohemianGraham · 04-15-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

There's no such thing as a perfectly fine DVD.

I was going to argue that there are a lot of things that should never hit BD, but managed to hit DVD, but that still proves your point. Let's just say there are plenty of films that were barely worthwhile on DVD, and putting them on BD isn't going to make them any better. I've yet to find a Criterion title that falls into this category though.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by octagon

This is a bit OT but bear with me...

In keeping with my new Announcement Day policy I'm going to put in an Amazon.uk order soon and I noticed some really good prices on the BFI Flipside releases.

I've read a few reviews but am pretty unfamiliar with all of the titles. Right now I'm thinking of taking a flier on Primitive London, London in the Raw, Herostratus and The Bedsitting Room.

If anybody wants to warn me off any of these or point me to other BFI Flipside titles now would be a good time.

Thanks.

Deep End should be a must have, right?

I blind bought about 9 titles on Friday, so I'm right there with you.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I was going to argue that there are a lot of things that should never hit BD, but managed to hit DVD, but that still proves your point. Let's just say there are plenty of films that were barely worthwhile on DVD, and putting them on BD isn't going to make them any better. I've yet to find a Criterion title that falls into this category though.

When Pink Flamingos gets a spine, get back to me.

retablo · 04-15-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_sc77

awful, awful, awful month. Not one title for me. All they do is re-release stuff that already has perfectly fine DVD editions. There is no point anymore to Criterion if that is all they are doing.

If DVDs are "perfectly fine", why do you even buy blu-rays?

04-15-2013, 07:57 PM	#68485
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	Unless there are some not so obvious rights issues, it is beyond disappointing to see that Jules and Jim is yet to come to North America. The French Blu-ray release is wonderful. There is a very good transfer for Malle's The Murmur of the Heart. Also disappointing that this film is missing here. It is Malle's best. Lastly, the double Spanish set with The Spirit of the Beehive should be essential addition to the Criterion collection. It includes El Sur. Again, unless there are rights issues, I would love to see these films made available to North American viewers. Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 04-15-2013 at 08:00 PM.

04-15-2013, 08:06 PM	#68486
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I am hoping Jules et Jim will upgrade when Criterion releases The Soft Skin. It has been a 4 years since The Last Metro was released on Blu ray. They really need to step up on the Truffaut films. Last edited by Brad1963; 04-15-2013 at 08:09 PM.

04-15-2013, 08:06 PM	#68487
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	Pro-B, I too am disappointed that Jules & Jim and Spirit of the Beehive don't have regionA blu ray releases. Wee need more Truffaut! I haven't seen El Sur, any good? Last edited by Abdrewes; 04-15-2013 at 08:10 PM.

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04-15-2013, 07:46 PM	#68481
agoofykindasuperman Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:618 Blu-ray collection:2041 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:178	Lord of the Flies! Devil's Backbone! Definitely in for those two. What a great month!

04-15-2013, 07:49 PM	#68482
BruceWayneMartin Active Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:39	BestBuy's website says Repo Man will be $35 tomorrow. Surely it'll be cheaper than that on release date, right?

04-15-2013, 08:13 PM	#68492
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Oh yeah, and the covers are all pretty awesome too.

04-15-2013, 08:20 PM	#68494
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	This is a bit OT but bear with me... In keeping with my new Announcement Day policy I'm going to put in an Amazon.uk order soon and I noticed some really good prices on the BFI Flipside releases. I've read a few reviews but am pretty unfamiliar with all of the titles. Right now I'm thinking of taking a flier on Primitive London, London in the Raw, Herostratus and The Bedsitting Room. If anybody wants to warn me off any of these or point me to other BFI Flipside titles now would be a good time. Thanks.

04-15-2013, 08:20 PM	#68495
georgec Expert Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:195	It's probably been said multiple times, but Devil's Backbone at spine #666? Nice. Backbone. Spine 666. Devil's Backbone.

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