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AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I think Criterion has had a greater impact and DVD and Blu ray. Film restoration really took off during the 90's and has become more common than it was when Criterion first started. They have had access to a more varied list of titles and the film elements are now in much better condition. Criterion may dip into more mainstream Hollywood titles again since the studios are losing interest.

I'm still guessing tomorrow will be the announcements. I am hoping for either Elevator to the Gallows or Hiroshima, mon amour.

Hiroshima mon amour.

We should be so lucky.

Brad1963 · 10-14-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Hiroshima mon amour.

We should be so lucky.

The restored print opens tomorrow in Los Angeles. The Blu ray has to be coming at some point in 2015.

jayembee · 10-14-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alien2010

I sadly never indulged in LD, I was only 14 when LD finally ended, but I heard many commentators saying that LD maybe analog, but it is still far better than blu-ray. Please let me know if this is true.

I wouldn't say that that is literally true. But I will say that there's a law of diminishing returns in action. By which I mean that LD was a bigger leap from Beta/VHS than DVD was from LD, and BD was from DVD.

As much as I love buying Blu-rays, and even replacing DVD titles with them, I don't get the thrill out of them that I remember getting whenever I got home from Sight & Sound with a new batch of LDs.

AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

The restored print opens tomorrow in Los Angeles. The Blu ray has to be coming at some point in 2015.

That's good news. Welp, yet another upgrade, which means my public library inherits yet another DVD.

jw007 · 10-14-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

No, it was Monday -- Columbus Day. But it's pretty meaningless. I mean, they still picked up our garbage and recycling for example. Banks are closed, but that's about it as far as I know.

I would be shocked if Criterion delayed until Thursday because of a holiday that hardly anyone even knows exists. Well, I'd be dismayed too.

ETA: Oh, and there was no mail delivery.

Yes, I think Columbus day (which was Monday) is a major holiday celebrated around first world countries worldwide but I would assume its mostly known in the USA. I feel that if the holiday is major enough that there isn't mail delivery and government institutions are closed, it might be enough for Criterion to count that as a "real" holiday and wait until Thursday. Just sayin'....

jayembee · 10-14-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Tomorrow hopefully, but someone mentioned theres an american holiday tomorrow?

No, there isn't. Columbus Day (which the Post Office and schools take off, but not most corporate entities) was yesterday. There's no holiday tomorrow.

I think someone suggested that Monday being Columbus Day might push the announcements off by another day, but as far as I know, holidays only affect the announcements if the holiday is on the 15th itself, or if the 15th is on the weekend and the following Monday (which the announcements would be pushed to) is a holiday.

Polaroid · 10-14-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

No, there isn't. Columbus Day (which the Post Office and schools take off, but not most corporate entities) was yesterday. There's no holiday tomorrow.

I think someone suggested that Monday being Columbus Day might push the announcements off by another day, but as far as I know, holidays only affect the announcements if the holiday is on the 15th itself, or if the 15th is on the weekend and the following Monday (which the announcements would be pushed to) is a holiday.

Yah I may have misread someone post - I don't know much about american holidays >.< sorry

octagon · 10-14-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

No, it was Monday -- Columbus Day. But it's pretty meaningless. I mean, they still picked up our garbage and recycling for example. Banks are closed, but that's about it as far as I know.

I would be shocked if Criterion delayed until Thursday because of a holiday that hardly anyone even knows exists. Well, I'd be dismayed too.

ETA: Oh, and there was no mail delivery.

Last year Columbus Day fell on Monday the 14th and the announcements came on Wednesday the 16th.

I'm not necessarily expecting a delay but I wouldn't be totally shocked either.

jw007 · 10-14-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Last year Columbus Day fell on Monday the 14th and the announcements came on Wednesday the 16th.

I'm not necessarily expecting a delay but I wouldn't be totally shocked either.

That's what I mean... I remember last year this happened, so I would "expect nothing" for tomorrow.

The Great Owl · 10-14-2014, 09:33 PM

I'm probably still going to be in training tomorrow during the afternoon, so I can wait until the 16th for announcements if they hold them back.

Announcement hopefuls...

Don't Look Now
In a Lonely Place
Gilda
Le Samourai
Hiroshima Mon Amour
The Brood
The Last Wave

AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 09:37 PM

Not entirely Criterion oriented, but I just got these together to take to the public library and donate tomorrow since I've upgraded all of them (or will have in a few days):

Not exactly sure why it's blurry. But parting with that beautiful Pandora's Box set is difficult.

Polaroid · 10-14-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Not entirely Criterion oriented, but I just got these together to take to the public library and donate tomorrow since I've upgraded all of them (or will have in a few days):

Not exactly sure why it's blurry. But parting with that beautiful Pandora's Box set is difficult.

I reallllly want Pandora's box >.<!

AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

I reallllly want Pandora's box >.<!

Umm, ooopsie. That Pandora's Box that I ordered was the DVD. I thought they had a new BD release for some reason (it was the same price as the BD of The Innocents, and I clearly wasn't paying attention).

Oh, well. The library still gets my old copy I guess. I'm just out $20 for buying the same exact thing I already owned.

Ordering Fail.

The Great Owl · 10-14-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

I reallllly want Pandora's box

I found the Criterion DVD set of Pandora's Box at Movie Stop for $2.99 a few months ago.

It's a fine film that is used to great effect in Blue is the Warmest Color.

CinemaBlu · 10-14-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Not entirely Criterion oriented, but I just got these together to take to the public library and donate tomorrow since I've upgraded all of them (or will have in a few days):

Not exactly sure why it's blurry. But parting with that beautiful Pandora's Box set is difficult.

I think it's great that you've decided to donate these to the public library but before you do, you should know that some of the bonus features on these DVDs weren't carried over to the Blu-Rays.

Judex · 10-14-2014, 10:04 PM

Here's the live link to the Wexner Criterion talk.
Starts in 45mins.

Hard Times Chaney · 10-14-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Yes, I have requested this before and Claire said its same price for Zatoichi - which is pretty impressive tbh and must be a BIG loss.

Nice! I've been in contact with Mulvaney before, I thought he handled all these issues.

Polaroid · 10-14-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hard Times Chaney

Nice! I've been in contact with Mulvaney before, I thought he handled all these issues.

I deal with him too but in regards to replacements/orders from Uk I deal with Claire - she's so helpful :-)

I love the team at Criterion lol

Judex · 10-14-2014, 10:26 PM

From Criterion's Instagram.

We've been keeping busy with a little October surprise...

Polaroid · 10-14-2014, 10:27 PM

[Show spoiler]

I got beat ! lol

Be nice if it was a book featuring ALL artwork used by Criterion (past and present!)

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10-14-2014, 09:33 PM	#112490
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I'm probably still going to be in training tomorrow during the afternoon, so I can wait until the 16th for announcements if they hold them back. Announcement hopefuls... Don't Look Now In a Lonely Place Gilda Le Samourai Hiroshima Mon Amour The Brood The Last Wave

10-14-2014, 09:37 PM	#112491
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Not entirely Criterion oriented, but I just got these together to take to the public library and donate tomorrow since I've upgraded all of them (or will have in a few days): Not exactly sure why it's blurry. But parting with that beautiful Pandora's Box set is difficult.

10-14-2014, 10:26 PM	#112499
Judex Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Leeds, England 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:1281	From Criterion's Instagram. We've been keeping busy with a little October surprise...

10-14-2014, 10:27 PM	#112500
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	[Show spoiler] I got beat ! lol Be nice if it was a book featuring ALL artwork used by Criterion (past and present!)

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