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movieben1138 · 10-16-2013, 11:04 PM

Dual-format packaging is extremely convenient for me. They don't often cost that much more...and in the case of Criterions they aren't costing more at all...and it gives me options. If I want to watch CITY LIGHTS at home, I watch the blu-ray. If I want to take a movie over to my Mom's or a friend's place, I can take the DVD...because they don't all have blu-ray. I can also loan the DVDs out and still have my movie in my collection to watch. Why complain about something that really does little detriment to you when it opens up doors for others?

Scottie · 10-16-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

I watched this on TCM the other night and enjoyed it thoroughly but was a bit bummed the print they used didn't have the color intro. The whole film was B&W.

I only picked up on it because The Story of Film episode shown earlier in the day made a point of it. The Hulu Plus copy does have the color intro.

I'm not gonna lie - it's probably my favorite French New Wave film out of everything I have seen from that er Great acting and story all around.

I too watched it on TCM an was not aware of a color introduction.

James Luckard · 10-16-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

I watched this on TCM the other night and enjoyed it thoroughly but was a bit bummed the print they used didn't have the color intro. The whole film was B&W.

I only picked up on it because The Story of Film episode shown earlier in the day made a point of it. The Hulu Plus copy does have the color intro.

Cleo is one of my favorite films - a sort of New Wave version of Before Sunrise. It's playing as one of the featured films at this year's AFI Fest. Agnes Varda is the guest of honor/artistic director. Cleo is the image on all the posters currently around LA.

[Show spoiler]

I'm hoping that means there's a new restoration that will be shown, and maybe result in a Criterion BD soon

Atreyu · 10-16-2013, 11:21 PM

Thank goodness the longer version of Mad Mad World will be released. the closest thing to this I have is the letterboxed laserdisc version.

MifuneFan · 10-16-2013, 11:22 PM

Just got home...Throne of Blood

So glad they didn't change the cover either, it's awesome already. I'm glad to see Rififi too. I heard great things about it, and the UK release has been on my radar.

Tin Drum · 10-16-2013, 11:23 PM

a very interesting and eclectic month. wish the ray's were blus (but still a pickup nonetheless) and I am so excited for more high def Kaurismaki! He's tops.

Love that Thief cover art. Smooth.

Nice to also see Rififi.

hendersd · 10-16-2013, 11:23 PM

This has always been a fave of mine and I was delighted when Criterion announced the release. It looks good, but I'm surprised that Criterion went with this film, since the elements are less than optimal. There is considerable flickering and some print damage. The BD.com review seems to gloss over this a bit. Still glad I have it though.

Abdrewes · 10-16-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm not gonna lie - it's probably my favorite French New Wave film out of everything I have seen from that er Great acting and story all around.

I too watched it on TCM an was not aware of a color introduction.

I told you you would deem it your favorite French New Wave film.

MifuneFan · 10-16-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

We shouldn't have to though. 5 discs, 3 of them DVDs, is insane. Of course not as insane as that Zatoichi set, where out of 27 discs half are presumably coasters for most people, one way or the other.

I wonder what the true reason for the switch to dual-format was. I'm certainly not a fan.

http://www.criterion.com/current/pos...hy-dual-format

SilentDawn · 10-16-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Oh, and my Top 5 Michael Mann Films:

1. "The Insider" - His Masterpiece
2. "HEAT"
3. "Collateral"
4. "The Last of the Mohicans"
5. "Manhunter"

I have yet to see "Thief".

It'll be a safe blind buy, I have always loved the film but I held off on buying it until the Blu came out. So happy I waited!

hoytereden · 10-16-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm not gonna lie - it's probably my favorite French New Wave film out of everything I have seen from that er Great acting and story all around.

I too watched it on TCM an was not aware of a color introduction.

Just the tarot/credits sequence. I have to plead ignorance about Agnes Varda until I saw the segment about her on The Story of Film and then saw this. I pretty much thought the New Wave was an all-male club. Terrific film.

Abdrewes · 10-16-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentxStatik24

It'll be a safe blind buy, I have always loved the film but I held off on buying it until the Blu came out. So happy I waited!

Same here. Speaking of waiting, I'm trying really hard to resist the temptation to buy Blow Up, L'Eclisse & L'Avventura.

Hawkguy · 10-16-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Same here. Speaking of waiting, I'm trying really hard to resist the temptation to buy Blow Up, L'Eclisse & L'Avventura.

I don't own Blow Up either...what do you think the chances of that one are? I'd say they're less than the latter two.

Scottie · 10-16-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I told you you would deem it your favorite French New Wave film.

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

Just the tarot/credits sequence. I have to plead ignorance about Agnes Varda until I saw the segment about her on The Story of Film and then saw this. I pretty much thought the New Wave was an all-male club. Terrific film.

It was my first Varda and I didn't know how I would like her films, but it's fantastic.

Abdrewes · 10-16-2013, 11:38 PM

I'm finally reading the news report and reading this was music to my ears:

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Finding hypnotic beauty in neon and rain-slick streets, sparks and steel, Thief effortlessly established the moody stylishness and tactile approach to action that would define such later iconic entertainments from Mann as Miami Vice, Manhunter, and Heat.

I cannot wait to hear that commentary track. Mann's commentaries are pure gold.

shadedpain4 · 10-16-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Judex

If you're region free import Arrow's I Wish blu. Arrow have Like Father, Like Son planned for February next year.

I wonder if Criterion will announce more Kore-eda for Jan.

You don't even need to be region free. There is a Region A blu with English subtitles.

duggie walker · 10-16-2013, 11:52 PM

Holy crap!

That is starting the new year with a BANG.

Something there for everyone, surely. In a way, I'm most excited for THE LONG DAY CLOSES, which I really wasn't expecting. Many of you may not know this film or its director, Terence Davies, but he's pretty much the nearest thing we have to Terence Malick, and this is his TREE OF LIFE.

If that appeals, consider giving it a try. It'll look gorgeous in HD.

KRW1 · 10-16-2013, 11:55 PM

I'm excited for The Long Day Closes as well. I'd have preferred Distant Voices, Still Lives but this is as good. Hopefully, we might get Distant Voices another month (from someone!)

retablo · 10-17-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

We shouldn't have to though. 5 discs, 3 of them DVDs, is insane. Of course not as insane as that Zatoichi set, where out of 27 discs half are presumably coasters for most people, one way or the other.

I wonder what the true reason for the switch to dual-format was. I'm certainly not a fan.

The reason is simple. They cut overhead of producing alternative DVD packaging (and the packaging is the biggest cost in disc reproduction) and give people who still own DVD only (and there are millions) the option of having copies they can watch. It also helps DVD only watchers adapt to blu-ray by giving them the discs should they decide to upgrade their format.

Grethiwha · 10-17-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

The Hidden Fortress

.

The Bad Sleep Well

.

Actually if I hadn't bought the Essential Art House DVDs, Ikiru would be my #1 choice for sure and Hidden Fortress would be #3 after TBSW. But god there are so many... I also particularly love Drunken Angel and Dodes'ka-den... and I'd love to blind-buy The Lower Depths or Madadayo or some of the others not already in the collection... Ack! Maybe by 2020 or 2030...

10-16-2013, 11:23 PM	#85727
hendersd Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I Married a Witch This has always been a fave of mine and I was delighted when Criterion announced the release. It looks good, but I'm surprised that Criterion went with this film, since the elements are less than optimal. There is considerable flickering and some print damage. The BD.com review seems to gloss over this a bit. Still glad I have it though.

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10-16-2013, 11:04 PM	#85721
movieben1138 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Saint Louis, MO 4K collection:1139 Blu-ray collection:11704 DVD collection:2446 Trading Score:1004	Dual-format packaging is extremely convenient for me. They don't often cost that much more...and in the case of Criterions they aren't costing more at all...and it gives me options. If I want to watch CITY LIGHTS at home, I watch the blu-ray. If I want to take a movie over to my Mom's or a friend's place, I can take the DVD...because they don't all have blu-ray. I can also loan the DVDs out and still have my movie in my collection to watch. Why complain about something that really does little detriment to you when it opens up doors for others?

10-16-2013, 11:21 PM	#85724
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1879 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 296 Trading Score:4	Thank goodness the longer version of Mad Mad World will be released. the closest thing to this I have is the letterboxed laserdisc version.

10-16-2013, 11:22 PM	#85725
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Just got home...Throne of Blood So glad they didn't change the cover either, it's awesome already. I'm glad to see Rififi too. I heard great things about it, and the UK release has been on my radar.

10-16-2013, 11:23 PM	#85726
Tin Drum Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Trading Score:73	a very interesting and eclectic month. wish the ray's were blus (but still a pickup nonetheless) and I am so excited for more high def Kaurismaki! He's tops. Love that Thief cover art. Smooth. Nice to also see Rififi.

10-16-2013, 11:52 PM	#85737
duggie walker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, UK	Holy crap! That is starting the new year with a BANG. Something there for everyone, surely. In a way, I'm most excited for THE LONG DAY CLOSES, which I really wasn't expecting. Many of you may not know this film or its director, Terence Davies, but he's pretty much the nearest thing we have to Terence Malick, and this is his TREE OF LIFE. If that appeals, consider giving it a try. It'll look gorgeous in HD.

10-16-2013, 11:55 PM	#85738
KRW1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:45	I'm excited for The Long Day Closes as well. I'd have preferred Distant Voices, Still Lives but this is as good. Hopefully, we might get Distant Voices another month (from someone!)

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