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ccfixx · 06-03-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

One of the instances that Arrow disappointed!
The Italian release (by an unknown? company) is much better!
I can't think of Criterion doing anything better with the transfer/encode.

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ess=#vergleich

The Italian blu-ray release looks like the film has been subjected to lots of contrast boosting. Criterion is known to do their own contrast boosting to b&w films (just compare MOC vs. Criterion releases of the same film), so it's possible their release will look similar, but hopefully they won't take it as far as the Italian release. The blacks in the Italian release are also on the verge of crushing, if not already, so I wouldn't say that Arrow release is disappointing by any means. The second screen capture is noticeably better on the Arrow release. Both releases have their issues, but overall I'd stick with the Arrow just because of the contrast boosting that seems to be going on with the Italian release.

monorail91 · 06-03-2015, 02:12 PM

Do you think Criterion would ever release Hedwig and the Angry Inch? I think believe it's a New Line Cinema title, but has not yet come to Blu-ray...has developed a cult following over the years (and is actually a very good movie)

silverlakephil · 06-03-2015, 02:17 PM

The review for The Bridge is now at DVDBeaver. I generally like War films and the review has me interested in purchasing it as a blind buy.

LPMA · 06-03-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Do you think Criterion would ever release Hedwig and the Angry Inch? I think believe it's a New Line Cinema title, but has not yet come to Blu-ray...has developed a cult following over the years (and is actually a very good movie)

I love this one.

Namuhana · 06-03-2015, 02:39 PM

Does anyone think we might ever see Powell and Pressburger's Gone to Earth? I don't know much about it, but I think it's very interesting that David O. Selznick radically edited the film (cutting out nearly half an hour) and changed the name to The Wild Heart for the American release. I'd also just love to see another P&P Technicolor film in high definition (and hopefully we'll see The Tales of Hoffman again).

silverlakephil · 06-03-2015, 03:46 PM

[QUOTE=Namuhana;10881835]Does anyone think we might ever see Powell and Pressburger's Gone to Earth? I don't know much about it, but I think it's very interesting that David O. Selznick radically edited the film (cutting out nearly half an hour) and changed the name to The Wild Heart for the American release. I'd also just love to see another P&P Technicolor film in high definition (and hopefully we'll see The Tales of Hoffman again).[/QUOTE]

Studio Canal has the rights I think, so unless they license it to Criterion, your only option is buying the UK import which requires a region free player of course. The restoration is incredible, btw.

bwdowiak · 06-03-2015, 03:58 PM

the latest addition to my movie room.

I had it professionally framed; they added the white border and (obviously) the black frame.

I still need to find a place to hang it. this picture probably doesn't do it much justice.

MifuneFan · 06-03-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

the latest addition to my movie room.

I had it professionally framed; they added the white border and (obviously) the black frame.

I still need to find a place to hang it. this picture probably doesn't do it much justice.

Very nice! Funny that it should be you posting this, as I actually saw Breathless for the first time last week, which was prompted after your question of what director you hadn't watched a film from yet. It was an enjoyable film, though I was thrown off a little by its unconventional narrative style. It's definitely something I'd like to revisit again one day.

My post from 5/22

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Godard - Been meaning to see Breathless for a while, but kept putting it off. Maybe I'll watch it this weekend. Alphaville sounds up my alley too.

jlk5844 · 06-03-2015, 04:24 PM

Bicycle Thieves should have been in the collection a long time ago. I imagined it being one of the Criterion staples like Seven Samurai and The Seventh Seal.

As for Somewhere, I think I liked it more than most but I still didn't think great things about it. It's a fine film that indeed has some fantastic moments. When the film comes up, the first thing I think back to is that memorable image of the main character played by Stephen Dorff in a chair sitting while a head cast dries. Symbolic in more than one way. Felt like an iconic callback to Ben Braddock underwater in The Graduate.

Lost in Translation is definitely the best I've seen from Coppola, it wasn't as amazing as I had anticipated going in being that it took so long for me to see it, but a very good film with a relatable central relationship and premise.

Namuhana · 06-03-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jlk5844

Bicycle Thieves should have been in the collection a long time ago. I imagined it being one of the Criterion staples like Seven Samurai and The Seventh Seal.

It's in the Collection (#374); it just hasn't made its way to Blu-ray yet.

dwk · 06-03-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Page14

Thanks ... that's good to know! I hadn't heard of any in such a long time that I thought they were through with them. (I know ... one should never assume).

They are going to be a lot rarer than they used to be (just the other day I was reading the booklet that came with I Married a Witch, which was a $29.99 title - how I miss those) but they will still happen.

jlk5844 · 06-03-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

It's in the Collection (#374); it just hasn't made its way to Blu-ray yet.

Oh yeah I know. I should've been clearer, it should have been a Blu-ray long ago.

But at least now if it happens it'll likely be a 4K transfer.

bwdowiak · 06-03-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Very nice! Funny that it should be you posting this, as I actually saw Breathless for the first time last week, which was prompted after your question of what director you hadn't watched a film from yet. It was an enjoyable film, though I was thrown off a little by its unconventional narrative style. It's definitely something I'd like to revisit again one day.

My post from 5/22

Cool! yeah, I recall you saying that you had not seen any Godard. I kinda figured that you'd find something good about Breathless knowing that you created the noir thread here. while it isn't quite noir, it definitely riffs off it a little bit.

MifuneFan · 06-03-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Cool! yeah, I recall you saying that you had not seen any Godard. I kinda figured that you'd find something good about Breathless knowing that you created the noir thread here. while it isn't quite noir, it definitely riffs off it a little bit.

Yep, I certainly saw some noir inspirations and elements in there.

soarinsteven · 06-03-2015, 04:40 PM

Ugh, guys we already have a blu of Lost in Translation! It's my favorite Coppola too, and one of my favorite films of the 2000s, but we still don't have MARIE ANTOINETTE. My second favorite Coppola. If Criterion desires and is able to get the rights to release a Coppola I pray it's for MA.

filmmusic · 06-03-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by soarinsteven

Ugh, guys we already have a blu of Lost in Translation!

But it's not from a 4K scan, and seeing the screenshots there's certainly LARGE room for improvement!

Polaroid · 06-03-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by soarinsteven

Ugh, guys we already have a blu of Lost in Translation! It's my favorite Coppola too, and one of my favorite films of the 2000s, but we still don't have MARIE ANTOINETTE. My second favorite Coppola. If Criterion desires and is able to get the rights to release a Coppola I pray it's for MA.

Theres loads of films Criterion releases that have an existing bluray lol

Saucerful · 06-03-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Hmmm Virgin Suicide is also great and would be nice in collection!

Not sure which I prefer though... I am excited about he knew film, just hope she keeps close to the original story.

Virgin Suicides would be one of my top picks for inclusion in the collection. It's owned by Paramount, so I would think it's a possibility... not sure if it was included in Paramount's deal with WB or not.

PowellPressburger · 06-03-2015, 06:33 PM

I want a BLU for Virgin Suicides but I really want a blu for Marie Antoinette. then again I want them both badly.

bwdowiak · 06-03-2015, 06:57 PM

Anyone in or near Chicago will want to know that my beloved Music Box Theater will be screening Studio Canal's newly restored The Third Man starting July 3rd.

This link also has a 4K restoration trailer, so check it out!

http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/features/the-third-man

06-03-2015, 06:57 PM	#126580
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	The Third Man 4K Restored Screening Anyone in or near Chicago will want to know that my beloved Music Box Theater will be screening Studio Canal's newly restored *The Third Man* starting July 3rd. This link also has a 4K restoration trailer, so check it out! http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/features/the-third-man

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06-03-2015, 02:12 PM	#126562
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Do you think Criterion would ever release Hedwig and the Angry Inch? I think believe it's a New Line Cinema title, but has not yet come to Blu-ray...has developed a cult following over the years (and is actually a very good movie)

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silverlakephil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:The Bay Area 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:2292 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:18	The review for The Bridge is now at DVDBeaver. I generally like War films and the review has me interested in purchasing it as a blind buy.

06-03-2015, 02:39 PM	#126565
Namuhana Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Cincinnati 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1049 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	Does anyone think we might ever see Powell and Pressburger's Gone to Earth? I don't know much about it, but I think it's very interesting that David O. Selznick radically edited the film (cutting out nearly half an hour) and changed the name to The Wild Heart for the American release. I'd also just love to see another P&P Technicolor film in high definition (and hopefully we'll see The Tales of Hoffman again).

06-03-2015, 03:46 PM	#126566
silverlakephil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:The Bay Area 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:2292 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:18	[QUOTE=Namuhana;10881835]Does anyone think we might ever see Powell and Pressburger's Gone to Earth? I don't know much about it, but I think it's very interesting that David O. Selznick radically edited the film (cutting out nearly half an hour) and changed the name to The Wild Heart for the American release. I'd also just love to see another P&P Technicolor film in high definition (*and hopefully we'll see The Tales of Hoffman* again).[/**QUOTE] Studio Canal has the rights I think, so unless they license it to Criterion, your only option is buying the UK import which requires a region free player of course. The restoration is incredible, btw.

06-03-2015, 04:24 PM	#126569
jlk5844 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Arizona, USA 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:2401 DVD collection:463 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:95	Bicycle Thieves should have been in the collection a long time ago. I imagined it being one of the Criterion staples like Seven Samurai and The Seventh Seal. As for Somewhere, I think I liked it more than most but I still didn't think great things about it. It's a fine film that indeed has some fantastic moments. When the film comes up, the first thing I think back to is that memorable image of the main character played by Stephen Dorff in a chair sitting while a head cast dries. Symbolic in more than one way. Felt like an iconic callback to Ben Braddock underwater in The Graduate. Lost in Translation is definitely the best I've seen from Coppola, it wasn't as amazing as I had anticipated going in being that it took so long for me to see it, but a very good film with a relatable central relationship and premise.

06-03-2015, 04:40 PM	#126575
soarinsteven Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:IL 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:911	Ugh, guys we already have a blu of Lost in Translation! It's my favorite Coppola too, and one of my favorite films of the 2000s, but we still don't have MARIE ANTOINETTE. My second favorite Coppola. If Criterion desires and is able to get the rights to release a Coppola I pray it's for MA.

06-03-2015, 06:33 PM	#126579
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:993 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I want a BLU for Virgin Suicides but I really want a blu for Marie Antoinette. then again I want them both badly.

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