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Brad1963 · 08-15-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

if it is as revered as you say, I'd imagine that it's original studio would have released the movie.

I would say YES if it wasn't because it is Sony. They have not released any catalog titles all year. Just in case you have not noticed they have abandoned releasing anything that is not day/date. Thankfully Criterion and Twilight Time have been picking up their slack.

BHolst · 08-15-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

if it is as revered as you say, I'd imagine that it's original studio would have released the movie.

That can be said about a LOT of movies, so... not really.

Polaroid · 08-15-2014, 08:38 PM

Reading up on the Les Blanks set and for me sound very exciting

I love Documentaries, never seen his work (that I am aware of) but sound very exciting

!

tisdivine · 08-15-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Heads-up that the following Les Blank films are on Hulu.

01. The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins (1968)
02. God Respects Us When We Work, but Loves Us When We Dance (1968)
03. Spend It All (1971)
04. A Well Spent Life (1971)
05. Dry Wood (1973)
06. Always for Pleasure (1978)
07. Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980)
08. The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists (1994)

That just leaves the following films to be seen through another source.

01. Hot Pepper (1973)
02. Sprout Wings and Fly (1983)
03. In Heaven There Is No Beer? (1984)
04. Gap-Toothed Women (1987)
05. Yum, Yum, Yum (1990)
06. Sworn to the Drum (1995)

Do you know does Blank use jittery camera style? Like home movies lol after awhile of watching that i get terrible headaches. Just curious bc his subjects sound like topics i would be totally interested in.

Adrock · 08-15-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Eh, I don't really care. A little box case or not, they're all on Blu. I'm happy.

I'm always down for box sets, but I agree, I'm just happy L'Avventura got the Blu-Ray upgrade. I always assumed that since La Notte, and L'Elisse were upgraded that this would eventually follow, glad to see it is happening this year finally.

Polaroid · 08-15-2014, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Only interested in L'Aventura. I prefer the old cover art though.

The DVD artwork? That was horrible in my eyes haha - I was hoping they'd use Sam Smiths artwork (Janus poster on Criterion Store)

octagon · 08-15-2014, 08:46 PM

I collect AFI 100 titles and crossing off two more is nice enough but crossing them off on the 15th is very nice.

Scottie · 08-15-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tisdivine

Do you know does Blank use jittery camera style? Like home movies lol after awhile of watching that i get terrible headaches. Just curious bc his subjects sound like topics i would be totally interested in.

I have no idea. I've never seen any of his films lol.

octagon · 08-15-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I would say YES if it wasn't because it is Sony. They have not released any catalog titles all year. Just in case you have not noticed they have abandoned releasing anything that is not day/date. Thankfully Criterion and Twilight Time have been picking up their slack.

True enough and it's not just Sony. MGM licensed 12 Angry Men, Paramount licensed Rosemary's Baby...'well, if it was that highly thought of the studio would have released it' doesn't really hold up these days.

belcherman · 08-15-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

if it is as revered as you say, I'd imagine that it's original studio would have released the movie.

Columbia/Sony? I'm just very grateful that they did the restoration on It Happened One Night and then let Criterion handle the release. Tootsie is a modern classic. It's far from my favorite American comedy, but it's very funny, with a lot of great performances. I'll be glad to add it to my collection, although I'll probably wait for a sale before I do.

Polaroid · 08-15-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

I'm sure there are better options available but between these two I prefer the DVD cover.

Fair enough

This should have been the artwork :P

hoytereden · 08-15-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Only interested in L'Aventura. I prefer the old cover art though.

Yes. The new cover has the same look as The Innocents. Very much like a studio publicity shot.

Polaroid · 08-15-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

Yes. The new cover has the same look as The Innocents. Very much like a studio publicity shot.

Pretty sure The Innocents is a painting/drawing :P

Brad1963 · 08-15-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

True enough and it's not just Sony. MGM licensed 12 Angry Men, Paramount licensed Rosemary's Baby...'well, if it was that highly thought of the studio would have released it' doesn't really hold up these days.

Sony spent years restoring and remastering titles. Some of the titles like The Last Detail and Panic Room ended up with Mill Creek and only on DVD so far. IMO there is no excuse for them to toss their catalog aside. I'm happy that Criterion and Twilight Time have taken over some of the titles. Hopefully Kino will grab a bunch like they did with MGM.

jhiggy23 · 08-15-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

They should have gone with the poster that's listed on their site. I can't complain, though. I've been waiting for this for so long.

The rest.. well, it's not their best November slate.

While I is. And love the poster, I think this is a very elegant cover.

anthonyls · 08-15-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

While I is. And love the poster, I think this is a very elegant cover.

Ditto. I like this cover better than the poster too.

Arkadin · 08-15-2014, 09:06 PM

WOW--It Happened One Night.

was beginning to wonder if the early Columbia Capra classics were ever going to make it to bd.
great news for sure!
Bring On Mr. Deeds Goes To Town and Mr. Smith Goes To Washington!

Sinep · 08-15-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

WOW--It Happened One Night.

Beginning to wonder if the early Columbia Capra classics would ever make it to bd.
great news for sure!
Bring On Mr. Deeds Goes To Town and Mr. Smith Goes To Washington!

Yes I was thinking how this bodes well for the others in that set...

mrjohnnyb · 08-15-2014, 09:09 PM

I will be buying all five. Mostly intrigued by the Les Blank set; a prime example of why I am a fan of the Criterion Collection: the company has provided me the opportunity to see art that I was previously unaware of (By Brakhage, Hollis Frampton, etc.)

Arkadin · 08-15-2014, 09:10 PM

Well I'm still in shock that it has taken this long, but looks like their may finally be signs of life for that set.
Now if only Warner would get off their as$es and release The Philadelphia Story and Bringing Up Baby.

08-15-2014, 09:09 PM	#109039
mrjohnnyb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Southern New Jersey (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:3371 DVD collection:28	Excellent Month I will be buying all five. Mostly intrigued by the Les Blank set; a prime example of why I am a fan of the Criterion Collection: the company has provided me the opportunity to see art that I was previously unaware of (By Brakhage, Hollis Frampton, etc.)

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08-15-2014, 08:38 PM	#109023
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Reading up on the Les Blanks set and for me sound very exciting I love Documentaries, never seen his work (that I am aware of) but sound very exciting !

08-15-2014, 08:46 PM	#109027
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I collect AFI 100 titles and crossing off two more is nice enough but crossing them off on the 15th is very nice.

08-15-2014, 09:06 PM	#109037
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	WOW--It Happened One Night. was beginning to wonder if the early Columbia Capra classics were ever going to make it to bd. great news for sure! Bring On Mr. Deeds Goes To Town and Mr. Smith Goes To Washington!

08-15-2014, 09:10 PM	#109040
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	Well I'm still in shock that it has taken this long, but looks like their may finally be signs of life for that set. Now if only Warner would get off their as$es and release The Philadelphia Story and Bringing Up Baby.

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