The Criterion Collection

[jw007]

Originally Posted by smoss469

Don't have anyone really in cities that have BN locations. So it's online order or nothing unless they expand in WV. (Highly unlikely since they're struggling currently)

Might be time to make a new movie-ordering friend who has a B&N membership and lives in a bigger city...hint hint.

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by jw007

Might be time to make a new movie-ordering friend who has a B&N membership and lives in a bigger city...hint hint.

If the newest releases are confirmed, I might have to take you up on that one. possibly 4 of those could get bought.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

For me, it's typically the other way around. Knowing the language the film is in sometimes allows me to tune out a little, most frequently unintentionally. With films where I need to read the subtitles to understand what's going on, it's far harder for me to look away.

I actually find it easier to immerse myself in a story if I'm watching a subtitled foreign film. The unfamiliar language somehow transports me into a fictional world with greater effectiveness.

I tend to watch all of my Blu-rays, English or foreign, with subtitles unless I'm watching a film that I've seen multiple times (my James Bond movies, etc.), providing that subtitles are available. I don't like to miss dialogue.

[The Great Owl]

I'm getting myself geared up to watch the upcoming Tess Blu-ray by watching my newly-purchased Scream Factory Blu-ray of Cat People (1982).

Actually, that probably makes no sense, because Cat People will not prepare me for Tess in any way whatsoever, aside from the fact that Nastassja Kinski stars in both films. So, I guess that I just wanted to see another Nastassja Kinski movie a couple weeks before Tess.

Cat People is one of those "so bad that it's oh-so-good" 1980s movies that I'm bound to by the sheer force of nostalgia. I know that the Blu-ray presentation is supposed to be flawed by DNR and such, and the cover art for the Scream Factory disc is godawful, but I... just... couldn't... stay... away.

[Rhylliam]

I am a fan of digipaks. Was at a store today that had some releases out early. Tess, Foreign Correspondent, Jules and Jim & Fantastic Mr. Fox are some nice thick-ass digipak cases!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Rhylliam

I am a fan of digipaks. Was at a store today that had some releases out early. Tess, Foreign Correspondent, Jules and Jim & Fantastic Mr. Fox are some nice thick-ass digipak cases!

And you didn't buy them all?!

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by jw007

Of course we must all keep in mind that The Life Aquatic will most likely be released in digipack format, so it will be the black sheep amongst all of the other Wes Anderson scanavo edition releases (well, other than the new forthcoming release of Fantastic Mr. Fox I suppose). Yes, the days of plastic Criterion cases will be a thing of the past.

In this case it seems The Life Aquatic will be released in standard case since it is listed in amazon as only having 1 disc (they will probably keep in circulation their previous dvd since they don't sell it directly).

The only digipacks for may will be Ace in the Hole and Red River which is oddly listed as having 4 discs, any idea on this?

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

In this case it seems The Life Aquatic will be released in standard case since it is listed in amazon as only having 1 disc (they will probably keep in circulation their previous dvd since they don't sell it directly).

The only digipacks for may will be Ace in the Hole and Red River which is oddly listed as having 4 discs, any idea on this?

There were 2 versions of The Life Aquatic though right? a 2 disc version and a 1 Disc version. I snatched up the 1 disc version from Amazon for a few bucks last year but if they're doing both the DVD/BD, it'll be a 3 disc Digipack most likely.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by smoss469

There were 2 versions of The Life Aquatic though right? a 2 disc version and a 1 Disc version. I snatched up the 1 disc version from Amazon for a few bucks last year but if they're doing both the DVD/BD, it'll be a 3 disc Digipack most likely.

Yes i think they were 2 versions, but i was thinking that if the info on amazon is correct they may not do a dual format of this and maybe fit all the 2 disc extras in 1 blu like they usually do.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by smoss469

If the newest releases are confirmed, I might have to take you up on that one. possibly 4 of those could get bought.

I'll be waitin'.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

In this case it seems The Life Aquatic will be released in standard case since it is listed in amazon as only having 1 disc (they will probably keep in circulation their previous dvd since they don't sell it directly).

I sure hope that it comes out in the standard amaray plastic case, but seeing on Criterion.com, that they list it as 2 DVDs, I highly doubt it will be anything but a digipack.

[franken_psycho1990]

Originally Posted by smoss469

A lot of people seem to think that CC has to release a lot of foreign films to maintain any "cred". At least that's the vibe I've picked up from people on several forums.

Those people can suck big ones.

[Rhylliam]

Originally Posted by iScottie

And you didn't buy them all?!

I already have Tess and Jules & Jim pre-ordered for far cheaper prices. This particular store has mostly high-ass prices for BDs. I did however pick up Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion there today.

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

I have absolutely no problem with foreign films and I respect them and enjoy them and own some. I always make sure to watch a foreign film in its original language first, unless it's like a cheesy monster b-movie or 80s slasher where the dub is highly entertaining and the acting isn't going to improve with the original performances.

I demand you watch Godzilla movies subtitled.

[ycbbh]

Originally Posted by noob_saibot

What sort of bonus features are on the Throne of Blood blu-ray?
How does the picture compare with the Japanese blu-ray?

Are there any other Kurosawa Criterion releases with an analysis as extensive as Seven Samurai?

1. Read the review, Dr. Svet gives a detailed outline
2. It's the same scan so probably very similar
3. Nope

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

......and the cover art for the Scream Factory disc is godawful, but I... just... couldn't... stay... away.

That's par for the course, at least the few I've bought-Night of the Comet, Lifeforce, and From Beyond all have atrocious artwork but have reversible cover art that replicate the original 1 sheet posters if you like that better. Like you mention though, there is something strangely magnetic about those awful covers.

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I am aware. As is eXistenz, but his earlier works have been greatly neglected. I'm surprised someone like Scream Factory hasn't tried to pick up Shivers or Rabid.

Very true.

Another month and nothing of interest for me from Criterion.

[spanky87]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm getting myself geared up to watch the upcoming Tess Blu-ray by watching my newly-purchased Scream Factory Blu-ray of Cat People (1982).

Actually, that probably makes no sense, because Cat People will not prepare me for Tess in any way whatsoever, aside from the fact that Nastassja Kinski stars in both films. So, I guess that I just wanted to see another Nastassja Kinski movie a couple weeks before Tess.

Cat People is one of those "so bad that it's oh-so-good" 1980s movies that I'm bound to by the sheer force of nostalgia. I know that the Blu-ray presentation is supposed to be flawed by DNR and such, and the cover art for the Scream Factory disc is godawful, but I... just... couldn't... stay... away.

Yeah, the slipcover is garbage, but the reverse cover artwork has the beautiful original teaser poster. Much better than the theatrical poster used on the DVD release.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

The only digipacks for may will be Ace in the Hole and Red River which is oddly listed as having 4 discs, any idea on this?

Red River is supposedly going to have 2 cuts of the film so maybe thats why?

[tenia]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Red River is supposedly going to have 2 cuts of the film so maybe thats why?

If they do like Wild Side did, it will be 2 cuts with no seamless branching. So you can guess indeed 1 disc per cut, plus extras spread all over the discs.

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Yes i think they were 2 versions, but i was thinking that if the info on amazon is correct they may not do a dual format of this and maybe fit all the 2 disc extras in 1 blu like they usually do.

I understood the BD release will not be a DF. So that keeps us with a DVD-only release and a BD-only release. So no DF at all.