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SpiderBaby · 04-15-2013, 09:12 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.

The Life of Oharu had a perfectly fine DVD? Where?

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Yeah, I knew what you meant. Fawlty Towers is just my poster child for 'sometimes a good DVD release is as good as it gets'.

I hear you, but if CC doesn't give me an Antonioni upgrade, I'm gonna turn into Thr King of Comedy.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

The Life of Oharu had a perfectly fine DVD? Where?

As well as Babette's feast.

Xtempo · 04-15-2013, 09:21 PM

Why did they change the artwork for Lord of the Flies? isn't there already a 2 disc one out that does not have that cover the BD has?

glad I waited on Lord of the Flies

NoirFan · 04-15-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

The Life of Oharu had a perfectly fine DVD? Where?

Well, there was an average-looking UK disc from AE that's now OOP, but I doubt the poster/troll is even familiar with the film.

octagon · 04-15-2013, 09:23 PM

In case anybody's interested, Amazon.uk has the MoC Das Testament Des Dr Mabuse steelbook for £13.17 and it's currently £12.99 directly from Eureka.

That's a pretty decent drop.

(Eureka offers free worldwide shipping but doesn't deduct VAT from the total, for one title they're probably cheaper, for multiple (non-Eureka) titles Amazon.uk is probably the way to go)

SpiderBaby · 04-15-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Well, there was an average-looking UK disc from AE that's now OOP, but I doubt the poster/troll is even familiar with the film.

This is why I believe he just grouped the films together because they didn't release a movie he likes/familiar with.

indiansbsa · 04-15-2013, 09:33 PM

I just got a copy of the Third Man and..ugh...the cover art is a bad ripoff (though the disc is legit). Anyone know where I can obtain a high-res replacement that would be correctly sized for the criterion sized blu ray case?

Edward J Grug III · 04-15-2013, 09:41 PM

Hrmm. Right now, none of them are really jumping out at me. But, I always hover around, reading and re-reading the reviews. Most likely I will get interested in one or two of them. Having said that, I've only seen one of them (The Devil's Backbone) which I would probably upgrade, except my wife wasn't a big fan of it.

Could see me coming around on Babette's Feast or Ice Storm...

NoirFan · 04-15-2013, 09:48 PM

Only one Eclipse set in 2013, I wonder if it's dwindling down as a line.

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

Hrmm. Right now, none of them are really jumping out at me. But, I always hover around, reading and re-reading the reviews. Most likely I will get interested in one or two of them. Having said that, I've only seen one of them (The Devil's Backbone) which I would probably upgrade, except my wife wasn't a big fan of it.

Could see me coming around on Babette's Feast or Ice Storm...

You should consider Life of Oharu before those.

Edward J Grug III · 04-15-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

You should consider Life of Oharu before those.

It really doesn't seem like a film for me. Perhaps I will attempt to watch it first if I can track it down and see.

ElliesDad · 04-15-2013, 10:06 PM

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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.

Should probably go for Primitive London and London in the Raw. They'd look lovely on the shelf between It's a Wonderful Life and Singin' in the Rain.

NoirFan · 04-15-2013, 10:10 PM

Octagon, are you region-free? If so, I highly recommend The Deep End. If you enjoy Z-grade/outsider/fringe cinema, then you might want to check out the Andy Milligan double-feature. I'd advise previewing a bit on YouTube first though!

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Octagon, are you region-free? If so, I highly recommend The Deep End. If you enjoy Z-grade/outsider/fringe cinema, then you might want to check out the Andy Milligan double-feature. I'd advise previewing a bit on YouTube first though!

It's region free anyways, right?

NoirFan · 04-15-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It's region free anyways, right?

Yes, I had thought it was B. In that case, everyone should pick up a copy - it's a really unique film that starts off as a quirky, amusing depiction of adolescent sexuality, and then takes an unexpected and startling turn. It's a dark comedy, sex comedy, character study and late 60's period piece rolled into one, with a killer soundtrack by a young Cat Stevens and hypnotic proggers Can.

Hawkguy · 04-15-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

In that case, everyone should pick up a copy

I'm just repeating myself, but I agree--everyone should.

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Originally Posted by ElliesDad

Should probably go for Primitive London and London in the Raw. They'd look lovely on the shelf between It's a Wonderful Life and Singin' in the Rain.

I've been wanting those two. Although, aren't they always at the price they're at right now? I kept seeing posts about them having new lower prices..

Abdrewes · 04-15-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Yes, I had thought it was B. In that case, everyone should pick up a copy - it's a really unique film that starts off as a quirky, amusing depiction of adolescent sexuality, and then takes an unexpected and startling turn. It's a dark comedy, sex comedy, character study and late 60's period piece rolled into one, with a killer soundtrack by a young Cat Stevens and hypnotic proggers Can.

I eagerly await my copy then. Can was at one point one of my favorite bands. Tago Mago, Ege Bamyasi & Future Days are incredible records.

oildude · 04-15-2013, 10:28 PM

Looking at the calendar, it appears likely The Devil's Backbone will miss the July B&N sale, assuming, you know, there is one.

That's the way it goes every year, one title always misses it by a day since the sale always ends on a Monday.

Edward J Grug III · 04-15-2013, 10:30 PM

Guys, is the B&N sale online? Does one have to be a member?

I just noticed that they do actually ship internationally, so I might actually get to participate in the sale!

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04-15-2013, 09:21 PM	#68524
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	Why did they change the artwork for Lord of the Flies? isn't there already a 2 disc one out that does not have that cover the BD has? glad I waited on Lord of the Flies

04-15-2013, 09:23 PM	#68526
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	In case anybody's interested, Amazon.uk has the MoC Das Testament Des Dr Mabuse steelbook for £13.17 and it's currently £12.99 directly from Eureka. That's a pretty decent drop. (Eureka offers free worldwide shipping but doesn't deduct VAT from the total, for one title they're probably cheaper, for multiple (non-Eureka) titles Amazon.uk is probably the way to go)

04-15-2013, 09:33 PM	#68528
indiansbsa Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:83 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:105	I just got a copy of the Third Man and..ugh...the cover art is a bad ripoff (though the disc is legit). Anyone know where I can obtain a high-res replacement that would be correctly sized for the criterion sized blu ray case?

04-15-2013, 09:41 PM	#68529
Edward J Grug III Power Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1110	Hrmm. Right now, none of them are really jumping out at me. But, I always hover around, reading and re-reading the reviews. Most likely I will get interested in one or two of them. Having said that, I've only seen one of them (The Devil's Backbone) which I would probably upgrade, except my wife wasn't a big fan of it. Could see me coming around on Babette's Feast or Ice Storm...

04-15-2013, 09:48 PM	#68530
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Only one Eclipse set in 2013, I wonder if it's dwindling down as a line.

04-15-2013, 10:10 PM	#68534
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Octagon, are you region-free? If so, I highly recommend The Deep End. If you enjoy Z-grade/outsider/fringe cinema, then you might want to check out the Andy Milligan double-feature. I'd advise previewing a bit on YouTube first though!

04-15-2013, 10:28 PM	#68539
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	Looking at the calendar, it appears likely The Devil's Backbone will miss the July B&N sale, assuming, you know, there is one. That's the way it goes every year, one title always misses it by a day since the sale always ends on a Monday.

04-15-2013, 10:30 PM	#68540
Edward J Grug III Power Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1110	Guys, is the B&N sale online? Does one have to be a member? I just noticed that they do actually ship internationally, so I might actually get to participate in the sale!

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