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Harry Caul · 06-11-2009, 04:34 AM

This is kind of a bummer, don't get me wrong Howards End is nice but that's about it. But then again how come i'm not surprised by that vote? How on Earth can you possibly vote for that movie on Blu-ray over Picnic at Hanging Rock or Kwaidan is simply beyond me. Maybe Howards end was the the only Movie most of the voters knew? Don't mess with l'avventura.

Beta Man · 06-11-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Last Year at Marienbad - fantastic package!

I am done watching now. I also spent more than an hour going between my Optimum disc and this Criterion presentation -- big difference. The Criterion Blu-ray transfer has been personally supervised and approved by Mr. Resnais. He has even insisted that Criterion include the original unrestored audio track, in addition to the newly restored one, and the US distributors have obliged. Impressive work.

Of course, the most important question remains: What would it take to bring Mr. Antonioni's L'eclisse, L'avventura and La notte to Blu-ray?

Will stay late (after midnight) to finish the review.

Pro-B

.. still....

....can't....

....wait....

kpkelley · 06-11-2009, 07:25 PM

PowellPressburger · 06-11-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Last Year at Marienbad - fantastic package!

I am done watching now. I also spent more than an hour going between my Optimum disc and this Criterion presentation -- big difference. The Criterion Blu-ray transfer has been personally supervised and approved by Mr. Resnais. He has even insisted that Criterion include the original unrestored audio track, in addition to the newly restored one, and the US distributors have obliged. Impressive work.

Of course, the most important question remains: What would it take to bring Mr. Antonioni's L'eclisse, L'avventura and La notte to Blu-ray?

Will stay late (after midnight) to finish the review.

Pro-B

I want all of the Antonioni's mentioned films on Blu also from Criterion. I think Monica Vitti is the definition of classic timeless beauty.

Zen_Amako · 06-11-2009, 08:07 PM

Last Year at Marienbad showed up in my Gold Box, so I pulled the trigger. It's a total blind buy, so I hope I like it. It seems like something I would like. We'll see.

McCrutchy · 06-11-2009, 08:13 PM

DVDBeaver Comparison of Last Year at Marienbad (Fox Lorber US R0 DVD/Optimum UK R2 DVD/Criterion US R1 DVD/Criterion US Blu-ray)

Beta Man · 06-11-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

DVDBeaver Comparison of Last Year at Marienbad (Fox Lorber US R0 DVD/Optimum UK R2 DVD/Criterion US R1 DVD/Criterion US Blu-ray)

Wow... that Region 2 PAL release looks great!

Either way, the Blu-ray screen caps got me excited all over again!

Blodiak · 06-11-2009, 11:01 PM

totally off topic but who is the guy in your avatar Beta Man ? (can't wait for Marienbad

)

Kevtronn · 06-11-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blodiak

totally off topic but who is the guy in your avatar Beta Man ? (can't wait for Marienbad

)

+10

BTW, did you guys pre-order your Playtime for $27???

zedd_117 · 06-11-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Wow... that Region 2 PAL release looks great!

Either way, the Blu-ray screen caps got me excited all over again!

Review is up here too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blodiak

totally off topic but who is the guy in your avatar Beta Man ? (can't wait for Marienbad

)

I've been wondering that myself. Freaks the hell outta me.

McCrutchy · 06-11-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blodiak

totally off topic but who is the guy in your avatar Beta Man ? (can't wait for Marienbad

)

I think it's Eric the Midget, a frequent caller on Howard Stern's radio show who is "famous" for his "winning personality".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_the_Midget

Beta Man · 06-11-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I think it's Eric the Midget, a frequent caller on Howard Stern's radio show who is "famous" for his "winning personality".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_the_Midget

Yes..... I am Eric the Midget in real life..... I've been outed....

Time to go read the review from Pro-B now

zedd_117 · 06-11-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Yes..... I am Eric the Midget in real life..... I've been outed....

I knew it!

zedd_117 · 06-12-2009, 03:47 PM

Anybody buying "Last Holiday" next week? It's an Essential Art House title, so that means Standard DVD

. After reading the current article here I'm pretty tempted.

PowellPressburger · 06-12-2009, 04:50 PM

is today (Friday 12) time for Criterion to announce some more upcoming releases or would that be next friday?

zedd_117 · 06-12-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

is today (Friday 12) time for Criterion to announce some more upcoming releases or would that be next friday?

Usually the 15th. Though we can hope for today!

Hopefully Howards End isn't one of the announced titles (since we already know it's coming just not when)

PowellPressburger · 06-12-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

Usually the 15th. Though we can hope for today!

Hopefully Howards End isn't one of the announced titles (since we already know it's coming just not when)

I am still crossing fingers for the time when each months title that is announced for DVD is also announced for Blu ray.

Or at least more BLU releases per month.

ccfixx · 06-12-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

is today (Friday 12) time for Criterion to announce some more upcoming releases or would that be next friday?

Yeah, Criterion's announcements are always generally toward the middle of the month... 15th or 16th. Unfortunately, our minds can only wonder right now as to what September's releases will be. However, at least, the general public will be receiving Criterion's release of "The Seventh Seal" next week.

CC

Beta Man · 06-12-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yeah, Criterion's announcements are always generally toward the middle of the month... 15th or 16th. Unfortunately, our minds can only wonder right now as to what September's releases will be. However, at least, the general public will be receiving Criterion's release of "The Seventh Seal" next week.

CC

I'm part of the General Public...... and I can't wait!!!!!

pro-bassoonist · 06-12-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I am still crossing fingers for the time when each months title that is announced for DVD is also announced for Blu ray.

Or at least more BLU releases per month.

And that we see Antonioni's trilogy -- perhaps L'avventura's newly restored cut from Cannes, though I would love to see L'eclisse.

And more from 2 to 3 titles per month.

Pro-B

06-11-2009, 04:34 AM	#1221
Harry Caul Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Howards End? This is kind of a bummer, don't get me wrong Howards End is nice but that's about it. But then again how come i'm not surprised by that vote? How on Earth can you possibly vote for that movie on Blu-ray over Picnic at Hanging Rock or Kwaidan is simply beyond me. Maybe Howards end was the the only Movie most of the voters knew? Don't mess with l'avventura.

06-11-2009, 07:25 PM	#1223
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Last Year at Marienbad DVDBeaver Review - Click the picture Last edited by kpkelley; 06-11-2009 at 07:29 PM.

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06-11-2009, 08:07 PM	#1225
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Last Year at Marienbad showed up in my Gold Box, so I pulled the trigger. It's a total blind buy, so I hope I like it. It seems like something I would like. We'll see.

06-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#1226
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06-11-2009, 11:01 PM	#1228
Blodiak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:8	totally off topic but who is the guy in your avatar Beta Man ? (can't wait for Marienbad )

06-12-2009, 03:47 PM	#1234
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06-12-2009, 04:50 PM	#1235
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	is today (Friday 12) time for Criterion to announce some more upcoming releases or would that be next friday?

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