The Criterion Collection

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Am I the only one who keeps all of my DVDs (Criterion and others) when I buy the Blu-ray....even when the Blu-ray has all of the supplements and more......

I pretty much HAVE to sell dvds when I upgrade them to Blu-ray in order to have money for food, gas, and further movie purchases

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

After reading that film it sounds like something I'd like. The only Oshima film I've ever seen is In the Realm of the Senses.

If you would break down to buy dvds, during the 50% sale (if it happens) I would recommend the Oshima Eclipse.

I would buy Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence if it's dvd only, but it wouldn't hurt if it was on blu, since it is the best we can get it, and why not ask for the best.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by neo78956

I pretty much HAVE to sell dvds when I upgrade them to Blu-ray in order to have money for food, gas, and further movie purchases

I gave to friends or sold off just about all my DVD's over the past few years. The only ones I kept are TV series that are unlikely to come to Blu anytime soon and some sports and wrastlin' boxed sets. I also like that Blu's take up less space.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

If you would break down to buy dvds, during the 50% sale (if it happens) I would recommend the Oshima Eclipse.

I would buy Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence if it's dvd only, but it wouldn't hurt if it was on blu, since it is the best we can get it, and why not ask for the best.

Yes, I plan on buying some Eclipse sets eventually. Especially so since it's not likely those films will come out on Blu anyway. The Kurosawa and Oshima sets will probably be some of my first Eclipse buys.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Yes, I plan on buying some Eclipse sets eventually. Especially so since it's not likely those films will come out on Blu anyway. The Kurosawa and Oshima sets will probably be some of my first Eclipse buys.

It's a safe bet Eclipse won't be on blu for a long time.

[Volume11]

My prediction...

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by Volume11

My prediction...

LOL That would be AMAZING

[captveg]

Originally Posted by neo78956

In the meantime, I'm holding on to my dvd copy of Seven Samurai for dear life until the blu-ray is announced and I can compare the specs. I hope it's not a release like The Last Emperor where they dropped the extended edition and changed the cropping. They better keep Seven Samurai BD the 207 minute version at 1.33:1 aspect ratio!

1. The Last Emperor dropped the Extended Version for the Blu-ray (and the re-release DVD) because Bertolucci doesn't care about the Extended Version, and the materials for it are in rather poor condition. It's not his cut, it never was his cut, and he only let it on the original 4-disc DVD set as a curiosity.

2. The cropping on The Last Emperor is identical on all DVD and Blu-ray editions, per request of the filmmakers.

So, why again would Seven Samurai be a shorter cut and be any ratio other than 1.33:1? It's like making up BS fears is a hobby with some people....

[Volume11]

The art is pretty clean, too. But I would use this cover if I were Criterion...

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by captveg

1. The Last Emperor dropped the Extended Version for the Blu-ray (and the re-release DVD) because Bertolucci doesn't care about the Extended Version, and the materials for it are in rather poor condition. It's not his cut, it never was his cut, and he only let it on the original 4-disc DVD set as a curiosity.

2. The cropping on The Last Emperor is identical on all DVD and Blu-ray editions, per request of the filmmakers.

So, why again would Seven Samurai be a shorter cut and be any ratio other than 1.33:1? It's like making up BS fears is a hobby with some people....

I'm paranoid about just about any home video release of any classic film with the stature of Seven Samurai. There have been so many instances of a studio putting out a horrible, lazy transfer, little to no special features, etc. on classic and modern classics that I can really only trust Criterion at this point to do justice to any film. So yeah, fears about a Criterion release are a little silly, given the track record, but fears about any other studio is legit IMO.

If we're getting the usual 4-5 blu-ray releases announced tomorrow, here's my predictions.

The Thin Red Line (confirmed)
Fish Tank
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Cronos
Antichrist

[SpiderBaby]

The Thin Red Line, & Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence look to be true. Looking like 2 war related (not war based) films, that I don't know what to expect with the others. I just hope the Oshima is in blu-ray.

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

The Thin Red Line, & Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence look to be true. Looking like 2 war related (not war based) films, that I don't know what to expect with the others. I just hope the Oshima is in blu-ray.

I've never seen Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, but it seems to be very highly thought of. I would like to see more of the Japanese films in the CC, especially Kurosawa and Kobayashi, come out on blu-ray or even remastered dvd re-releases like the Seven Samurai 3 disc edition a few years ago or *drool* The Human Condition on blu-ray!

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by neo78956

I've never seen Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, but it seems to be very highly thought of. I would like to see more of the Japanese films in the CC, especially Kurosawa and Kobayashi, come out on blu-ray or even remastered dvd re-releases like the Seven Samurai 3 disc edition a few years ago or *drool* The Human Condition on blu-ray!

Well Seven Samurai is coming out this year. Kurosawa on blu will not be done after that since he is one of the big names for Criterion to sell to consumers (with Godard, Bergman, Ozu, Renoir, Fellini, etc), so more of his work will be out in 2011 more than likely. I'm not a huge fan but I know where Criterion's money lies and it's with those names. I am actually surprised that only 1 Bergman has made it so far, being that the top 3 directors that it seems Criterion likes to get the films of are Kurosawa, Godard, and Bergman. But with Criterion growing more and more I guess it will take time to go back into the catalogue alot to re-release films at this time, with big titles like the Chaplin films and stuff like Easy Rider and the Last Picture Show rumored. Seven Samurai is being done due to Kurosawa's B-Day and Breathless for the 50th anniversary re-release.

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Well Seven Samurai is coming out this year. Kurosawa on blu will not be done after that since he is one of the big names for Criterion to sell to consumers (with Godard, Bergman, Ozu, Renoir, Fellini, etc), so more of his work will be out in 2011 more than likely. I'm not a huge fan but I know where Criterion's money lies and it's with those names. I am actually surprised that only 1 Bergman has made it so far, being that the top 3 directors that it seems Criterion likes to get the films of are Kurosawa, Godard, and Bergman. But with Criterion growing more and more I guess it will take time to go back into the catalogue alot to re-release films at this time, with big titles like the Chaplin films and stuff like Easy Rider and the Last Picture Show rumored. Seven Samurai is being done due to Kurosawa's B-Day and Breathless for the 50th anniversary re-release.

Makes sense. So far for Kurosawa we have Yojimbo, Sanjuro, and Kagemusha. Ran unfortunately went to StudioCanal. We'll be getting Seven Samurai this year, I would imagine it would be around November or December, as a Holiday release, since it's one of the biggest selling titles in the CC, so a Christmas release is logical from a business standpoint. I know that's how I ended up with my 3 disc dvd edition. Hopefully Rashomon is still in the CC, as it's almost an even more important film than any other he's ever done. But would it be safe to assume that any film still being distributed by Criterion, Janus, or Eclipse is still owned by said company? In other words, anything in the AK 100 set, Eclipse Series sets, or Essential Art House sets that were put out by Criterion would logically get a Criterion release in the near-ish future? I would hope so. As you said, Kurosawa, Godard, Fellini, Bergman, Truffaut, and Renoir are the big key directors in the CC, so one would think they would maintain their rights to the films as long as possible.

[retablo]

More Bergman, please. I'd love to see the Fanny & Alexander set arrive on blu.

My two wishes for future Criterion releases: Sweet Smell of Success (possibly the most underrated film of all time), and Jean de Florette/Manon of the Spring. I mean, if we are throwing our wish lists out there...

[Dr.Mirakle32]

I really wish Criterion would do justice to Island of Lost Souls. I heard the surviving elements are in poor shape, which is why it's never even been on DVD. On the bright side, I remember they vaguely hinted at it maybe being a possibility on their Facebook page. Slim chance, but I can dream. It is probably the most important horror film from that era that hasn't been released on DVD. A fully restored Blu-ray of IOLS and even Edgar G. Ulmer's The Black Cat would be amazing.

[neo78956]

BRB I'm gonna go DROOL at the screenshots of The Leopard in the review.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Am I the only one who keeps all of my DVDs (Criterion and others) when I buy the Blu-ray....even when the Blu-ray has all of the supplements and more......

I definitely keep all my Criterion dvds. I typically keep most dvds that I rebuy on blu ray. The only things I get rid of are tv box sets, because I can actually sell them. I can't really sell solo dvds, because of how cheap they are getting brand new. Isn't worth it to try.

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Also, it's still unknown whether "Hausu" will get a blu-ray or if it will be DVD-only.

I never understood where the Hausu blu ray doubt has come from? Has there been any hints that it's going to be a dvd only release?

Originally Posted by Old Geezer

I have The Passion of Joan of Arc on DVD sitting proudly in my Criterion collection. I wouldn't get rid of this if it was the only DVD I had.......which leads me to a question; I keep my Criterions (both blu-ray and dvd) separate from my Blu-ray collection. I also own Une Femme Mariee from MoC and Contempt from Studio Canal that I keep with the regular blus'. Content-wise they're closer to Criterion's offerings than, say, The Incredible Hulk. Should I (would you) keep them there or place them with the Criterions ? Just curious.

I order my movies : Criterion dvd, Criterion blu, MoC dvd, MoC blu, BFI blu, StudioCanal blu, UK import blus, porn blus, tv series blus, then A-Z blus. Dvds on the shelf next to it in similar fashion.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by jcs913

If it did, wouldn't that coincide with the UK SC release of it too? I think that one is coming out in september if I remember correctly?

I've had my StudioCanal blu ray release of Breathless for about 4 months now...

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

I've had my StudioCanal blu ray release of Breathless for about 4 months now...

How's the transfer?