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BasicGreatGuy · 04-19-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by keldons

To clarify, I think Kino is a good distributor for bringing plenty of foreign films to NA, but presentations, at least in their DVDs, are all over the place. Also, despite the nice Video/Audio on their Blus so far, their extras seem to be sorely lacking, which is something Criterion usually does a good job on.

Speaking of Kino, "Steamboat Bill Jr." comes on Turner Classic Movies tonight at 12am est.

McCrutchy · 04-19-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

For anyone who cares, on TMC tonight, 2:00 A.M. ET, Oshima's "Cruel Story of Youth" is on. Not a Criterion release (yet), but for anyone who wants to see more Oshima before the Eclipse series comes out.

Awesome news, CassavettesGodard! Always in the mood to collect more Oshima (I haven't watched ItRotS yet)!

Now if only TCM would get an HD feed to use whenever possible...

Ceaucescu · 04-19-2010, 02:30 AM

Who owns the rights to Persona, my connoisseur comrades? About time this gets a HD release.

rich_adamson · 04-19-2010, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ceaucescu

Who owns the rights to Persona, my connoisseur comrades? About time this gets a HD release.

Unfortunately, the rights to Persona and a few select other Bergman titles are owned by MGM, who are currently a complete HD wasteland as no one can seem to get the specific distribution rights figured out. (Heck, they can't even get the Bond movies fully released in a timely manner, so it may very well be a long time before Persona gets the HD treatment unless CC can strike a deal

)

Ceaucescu · 04-19-2010, 03:00 AM

I see. What a shame. Cheers for the info, though. Guess I'll drop to my knees along side you. Science, make it so!

PowellPressburger · 04-19-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rich_adamson

Unfortunately, the rights to Persona and a few select other Bergman titles are owned by MGM, who are currently a complete HD wasteland as no one can seem to get the specific distribution rights figured out. (Heck, they can't even get the Bond movies fully released in a timely manner, so it may very well be a long time before Persona gets the HD treatment unless CC can strike a deal

)

There are MGM deals being and have been made recently with Fugitive Kind. So you never know.

SpiderBaby · 04-19-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Awesome news, CassavettesGodard! Always in the mood to collect more Oshima (I haven't watched ItRotS yet)!

Now if only TCM would get an HD feed to use whenever possible...

Yeah, would be sweet if TCM had an HD channel as well. They show different prints than others, (for example, last time they showed Godard's Contempt, it was a dubbed crappy print, just to do something different) so I can see why most of the films on TCM don't have restored HD transfers yet.

McCrutchy · 04-19-2010, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Yeah, would be sweet if TCM had an HD channel as well. They show different prints than others, (for example, last time they showed Godard's Contempt, it was a dubbed crappy print, just to do something different) so I can see why most of the films on TCM don't have restored HD transfers yet.

On the other hand, I would guess that some of them do, to the point where the HD broadcast could be the level of upconverted DVD...and I'm sure they're acquiring 1080i materials for new additions in preparation for eventually starting an HD channel.

ccfixx · 04-19-2010, 11:32 AM

TCM has an HD channel, guys. It came out in 2009. Your cable companies must not carry it, though, because it's out there for the taking.

CC

ShellOilJunior · 04-19-2010, 12:18 PM

Glad to see KINO issuing excellent releases.

There was a time several years ago I went through THREE defective Metropolis DVD's---- all with the same problem (all from B&N). During the "broad" of Babylon scene it went to a green screen. Incredibly frustrating!

Illy Scorsese · 04-19-2010, 12:23 PM

TCM definitely has an HD Channel. lol

I've been loving it since my area got it about 7-8 months ago. Their 30 days of Oscar this year was great in HD, as was the Kurosawa tribute last month.

And DVR is an incredible tool.

TCM also posts their 3 Month in Advance Schedule on thier website, so you can go through it and write down anything you really want to see.

Since someone just brought it up, I know they are showing "Persona" in HD on July 2nd, 4:15 AM.

Beta Man · 04-19-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Since someone just brought it up, I know they are showing "Persona" in HD on July 2nd, 4:15 AM.

That's great! I wish I had HD cable/Sat AT ALL, let-alone TCM

JediFonger · 04-19-2010, 02:35 PM

how do you folx know which movies are owned by whom? is there a website?

kndy · 04-19-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

how do you folx know which movies are owned by whom? is there a website?

I usually type them on imdb or Amazon.

Sad though... a lot of awesome classics shown on TCM especially from Warner and Universal are now becoming part of their on demand (Warner Archive and Universal Vault) service and on DVD-R's (for $19.99 - no special features). And a lot of the films that were part of box sets, they are slowly being phased out ala OOP.

ShellOilJunior · 04-19-2010, 03:06 PM

There are a few titles which SHOULD be on Criterion but are not.

Two come to mind:

La Dolce Vita

and

Persona

jmcy2k · 04-19-2010, 03:14 PM

Shell, did you read confirmation regarding Thin Red in Nov, or was this speculation? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Thin Red Line will be released in November (to coincide with release of Tree of Life).

Seven Samurai will be a September release (just my guess).

SpiderBaby · 04-19-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

TCM has an HD channel, guys. It came out in 2009. Your cable companies must not carry it, though, because it's out there for the taking.

CC

I have DirecTV and no TCM HD. I got the HD package that includes MGM HD and other movie channels like that. I wonder if DirecTV has it in another package. Looks like I will be giving them a call.

ccfixx · 04-19-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcy2k

Shell, did you read confirmation regarding Thin Red in Nov, or was this speculation? Thanks.

I think it's pure speculation he's making for "The Thin Red Line." I haven't read of any confirmed date.

CC

SpiderBaby · 04-19-2010, 05:42 PM

Thin Red Line BD release date = year 2020 Just in time for a new Malick movie.

ShellOilJunior · 04-19-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

I think it's pure speculation he's making for "The Thin Red Line." I haven't read of any confirmed date.

CC

Yep. My guess is November because Tree of Life has is slated for that month.

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04-19-2010, 02:30 AM	#8263
Ceaucescu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:151	Who owns the rights to Persona, my connoisseur comrades? About time this gets a HD release.

04-19-2010, 03:00 AM	#8265
Ceaucescu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:151	I see. What a shame. Cheers for the info, though. Guess I'll drop to my knees along side you. Science, make it so!

04-19-2010, 11:32 AM	#8269
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	TCM has an HD channel, guys. It came out in 2009. Your cable companies must not carry it, though, because it's out there for the taking. CC

04-19-2010, 12:18 PM	#8270
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Glad to see KINO issuing excellent releases. There was a time several years ago I went through THREE defective Metropolis DVD's---- all with the same problem (all from B&N). During the "broad" of Babylon scene it went to a green screen. Incredibly frustrating!

04-19-2010, 12:23 PM	#8271
Illy Scorsese Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:86	TCM definitely has an HD Channel. lol I've been loving it since my area got it about 7-8 months ago. Their 30 days of Oscar this year was great in HD, as was the Kurosawa tribute last month. And DVR is an incredible tool. TCM also posts their 3 Month in Advance Schedule on thier website, so you can go through it and write down anything you really want to see. Since someone just brought it up, I know they are showing "Persona" in HD on July 2nd, 4:15 AM.

04-19-2010, 02:35 PM	#8273
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	how do you folx know which movies are owned by whom? is there a website?

04-19-2010, 03:06 PM	#8275
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	There are a few titles which SHOULD be on Criterion but are not. Two come to mind: La Dolce Vita and Persona

04-19-2010, 05:42 PM	#8279
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Thin Red Line BD release date = year 2020 Just in time for a new Malick movie.

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