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dwk · 03-01-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mande2013

If you're that certain about The Leopard, then maybe that will take precedent over the Passion of Joan of Arc MOC steel book, which I'll invariably buy eventually, because my Pathe Leopard disc is QOL!

I'm certain about the aspect ratio, but less certain about the film ever being released in 70MM.

I do think that The Leopard is one of those releases where none is 100% ideal. The editions that use the restoration have a better grain structure than the Criterion or BFI, but the restoration Blus have the wrong aspect ratio (it never would have been projected in 2.55) and I think there is some controversy about there color timing. Unless it is an absolute favorite, and I needed all the extras/different aspect ratios, I personally would just stick with whatever version I owned.

Polaroid · 03-01-2015, 06:33 PM

The Thin Blue Line is an amazing Documentary - I can't believe I have not seen this before!

I fell in love with A Brief History of Time and this is equally as brilliant.

No doubt I will be blind buynig Gates of Heaven/Vernon, Florida ASAP. Never seen but I doubt I will be disappointed, he is incredible at creating this documentaries.

He has to be one of my favourite documentary filmmakers, can anyone else recommend anything else he has done?

WonderWeasel · 03-01-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

The Thin Blue Line is an amazing Documentary - I can't believe I have not seen this before!

I fell in love with A Brief History of Time and this is equally as brilliant.

No doubt I will be blind buynig Gates of Heaven/Vernon, Florida ASAP. Never seen but I doubt I will be disappointed, he is incredible at creating this documentaries.

He has to be one of my favourite documentary filmmakers, can anyone else recommend anything else he has done?

I really enjoyed his documentary about Fred Leuchter, the Holocaust denier and designer of execution equipment for capital punishment. I don't know if there's a DVD/blu-ray available of it, but I found a torrent of it. It's also on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/7A1NMFtvWUw

Infernal King · 03-01-2015, 07:53 PM

Seeing as how I have 3 Criterions already picked out, I am going to be super pissed if the Flash Sale doesn't happen this week.

mande2013 · 03-01-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dwk

I'm certain about the aspect ratio, but less certain about the film ever being released in 70MM.

I do think that The Leopard is one of those releases where none is 100% ideal. The editions that use the restoration have a better grain structure than the Criterion or BFI, but the restoration Blus have the wrong aspect ratio (it never would have been projected in 2.55) and I think there is some controversy about there color timing. Unless it is an absolute favorite, and I needed all the extras/different aspect ratios, I personally would just stick with whatever version I owned.

Well it's certainly in my top 100, but not necessarily among my top 3-5 favorities.

Polaroid · 03-01-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

I really enjoyed his documentary about Fred Leuchter, the Holocaust denier and designer of execution equipment for capital punishment. I don't know if there's a DVD/blu-ray available of it, but I found a torrent of it. It's also on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/7A1NMFtvWUw

Thanks!

Will check this out!

yoyokid8 · 03-01-2015, 08:41 PM

What are your guys thoughts on My Winnipeg?

Polaroid · 03-01-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yoyokid8

What are your guys thoughts on My Winnipeg?

I'm waiting to see but I highly recommend Brand Upon the Brain! really incredible film, also the Criterion has different narration from when it was shown live, nice feature!

Bates_Motel · 03-01-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

I don't think that's any indicator, it looks like it's just a Wes Anderson sale.

Many other new release titles over the past few months have dropped to $22 also.

StingingVelvet · 03-02-2015, 01:00 AM

Any idea how long this Wes Anderson sale will last? I shouldn't spend more money until Friday but I really want to get them before they go back up. That's a $20+ savings if you get them all.

Iamspartacus · 03-02-2015, 01:07 AM

Will the flash sale include preorders?

Deep · 03-02-2015, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Will the flash sale include preorders?

No, only in-stock titles. Some of the popular titles go out of stock quickly and so you have to try to get your order in as soon as the sale begins.

-D

StLouisRibs · 03-02-2015, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Will the flash sale include preorders?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep

No, only in-stock titles. Some of the popular titles go out of stock quickly and so you have to try to get your order in as soon as the sale begins.

-D

Though there is a chance that the following week's titles will be in stock (especially if the sale is on Thursday), meaning they'd be on sale as well. So you might get lucky and get The Soft Skin. However, iirc, the most recent sale deliberately placed in-stock unreleased items on backorder immediately so as to prevent this from happening, but they might have changed their minds/forgot for this time.

Spanish Scott · 03-02-2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yoyokid8

What are your guys thoughts on My Winnipeg?

I really enjoyed it. It's one of the few films I've seen where I immediately re-watched it a few days after my first viewing. In a way, all the half truths, exaggerations, and fantasy almost make it feel more real than a straight documentary would have been. There's a weird authenticity to it.

adamhopelies · 03-02-2015, 10:15 AM

Criterion still have it listed as March 10th, but amazon and the store I've ordered it from have pushed The Soft Skin back to the 17th.

ShellOilJunior · 03-02-2015, 12:57 PM

If there's a sale my guess is 3/17.

ceeece · 03-02-2015, 01:59 PM

How often are these flash sales? It looks like there was one on Feb. 25.

Bates_Motel · 03-02-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ceeece

How often are these flash sales? It looks like there was one on Feb. 25.

There was one Feb 25... of last year. This year's sale hasn't happened yet.

spargs · 03-02-2015, 02:18 PM

Well, if the flash sale occurs, I'm ready - my shopping cart is loaded. The only thing that would change is if The Soft Skin is available to add to it.

bwdowiak · 03-02-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

To be honest, I thought Certified Copy was a huge bore.

...and I thought Like Someone in Love was one of the worst films in the collection, but that's just 2 opinions on Kiarostami

03-01-2015, 06:33 PM	#121182
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	The Thin Blue Line is an amazing Documentary - I can't believe I have not seen this before! I fell in love with A Brief History of Time and this is equally as brilliant. No doubt I will be blind buynig Gates of Heaven/Vernon, Florida ASAP. Never seen but I doubt I will be disappointed, he is incredible at creating this documentaries. He has to be one of my favourite documentary filmmakers, can anyone else recommend anything else he has done? Last edited by Polaroid; 03-01-2015 at 06:37 PM.

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03-02-2015, 01:00 AM	#121190
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03-02-2015, 01:07 AM	#121191
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	Will the flash sale include preorders?

03-02-2015, 10:15 AM	#121195
adamhopelies Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield Blu-ray reviews:1	Criterion still have it listed as March 10th, but amazon and the store I've ordered it from have pushed The Soft Skin back to the 17th.

03-02-2015, 12:57 PM	#121196
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	If there's a sale my guess is 3/17.

03-02-2015, 01:59 PM	#121197
ceeece Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Cackalack 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:223	How often are these flash sales? It looks like there was one on Feb. 25.

03-02-2015, 02:18 PM	#121199
spargs Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:sunny Florida 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:1108 DVD collection:55 Trading Score:3	Well, if the flash sale occurs, I'm ready - my shopping cart is loaded. The only thing that would change is if The Soft Skin is available to add to it.

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