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zedd_117 · 07-16-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

For some reason Hitckcock films have been pretty much ignored when it comes to Blu-Ray. He's probably my favorite Director. So far it seems only North By Northwest and soon Psycho of Hitckcock's films have made it to Blu. I'd love Criterion to release some of his work. The Birds would be nice to see on Blu before Michael Bay makes his garbage remake.

Yeah, "The 39 Steps" would be cool on Blu too, or "The Lady Vanishes" I think Criterion still has the rights...maybe. I can't keep up.

zedd_117 · 07-16-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

You're the one that's been absent and hiding, my friend. Nothing's been happening, anyway... new announcements (whoop-dee-do) and sales talk. That's about it.

CC

Yeah, I know. Work has been keeping me pretty busy. Long hours = no time for Blu-ray.com= sad zedd.
I have about 4 months worth of Criterion Blus still sitting wrapped in the shrink wrap to get to.

I know, I know...

J.Cornelius · 07-16-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

You really won't upgrade Seven Samurai to Blu-ray???

Perhaps but the Criterion DVD is sweet, in times of 50 percent sales, stellar new releases, I can think other purchases that are more warrented if funds come into play.

Arkadin · 07-16-2010, 02:33 AM

Hitchcock's films have been ignored for one simple reason--
Universal has the rights to almost every film after 1960, and as we know Universal doesn't really care that much about releasing older catalogs no matter how important they are.
Of course, we all know that "Psycho" is coming in October, and I would think that "Vertigo" and "Rear Window" will come in the next few years.
As far as the other later films, who knows if Universal will even bother to release any of the others.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting unfortunately.
It's a disgraceful situation, but that's the reality.
Warner will be releasing "Dial M for Murder" fairly soon, and I would think "Strangers On A Train" would be Warner's next logical pick.
After that who knows if Warner will release any of the others they have the rights to.
the rest are hardly his most well known films with stuff like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "I, Confess"
of course they are all worthy of release. but it's just hard to see those getting released on blu-ray with the way things are going.
Unfortunately MGM has the rights through Disney apparently for many of the best Hitchcock films--like Notorious and Rebecca--,and we all know what the MGM situation is.
So the bottom line is that the Hitchcock situation is pretty bleak due to the wrong studios holding the best rights as far his filmography goes.
I honestly don't see the Hitchcock situation improving much after the known releases come out.

zedd_117 · 07-16-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Why would you do that? Their prices are outrageous unless they have one of those 20 or 25% off sales. You can usually pre-order for a good deal les at other places.

I know you can get them cheaper down the road, but I like getting them straight from the source. Plus, free shipping, you get a $50 gift certificate for every $500 you spend (which works out to an additional 10% off, depending if you want to look at it that way). Also, I usually get them about 2 days BEFORE release day, which, as of late, has not been so important to me since I'm so far behind in viewing.
I've defended my decision numerous times in this forum, and I don't really care, I like the way I do it. Really, it only comes out to a couple dollars difference per title, usually. Which is worth my piece of mind and satisfaction that I'm directly supporting a company I love. It's kinda like shopping at the neighborhood Mom and Pop shop rather than going to Wal-mart.

rkish · 07-16-2010, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

You can't just order online? With free shipping it's the same price for me without the hassle of searching through stores.

The advantage of "in-store" pickup is mostly for "non-members", as only members get free shipping with 1-3 day delivery. You can also get any new releases on the release date...shipping would be 1-3 days later.

It's also the immediate gratification factor...that and for us anal guys...we can check out for damaged packaging.

fdm · 07-16-2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

I think there's a list of Sony and Panasonic blu-ray players the Walkabout disc won't play on.

Sorry, but Pannys, as per usual, play just about anything.

Link this!

zedd_117 · 07-16-2010, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rkish

The advantage of "in-store" pickup is mostly for "non-members", as only members get free shipping with 1-3 day delivery. You can also get any new releases on the release date...shipping would be 1-3 days later.

It's also the immediate gratification factor...that and for us anal guys...we can check out for damaged packaging.

There's nothing wrong with checking the packaging. Are you a "box shaker" too? I am.

Volume11 · 07-16-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Yeah, I like non "arthouse" stuff.

But I rarely buy anything other than classic, arthouse, cult, B-movie, etc. I can rent the everyday Hollywood crap anytime I want. I like to own the ones I can't ride up the street and get anytime I want.

I do buy new movies here and there.

Psycho is one I will get too prob. I don't want the Alien collection, but if they just release the first one alone, I'm in.

Wow...we agree on something...while I also love Aliens, Alien, to me, is a borderline greatest of all time. The mood, the set and alien design, the score...all top notch.

Also, do you know when the Darjeeling limited is coming?

Volume11 · 07-16-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

Hitchcock's films have been ignored for one simple reason--
Universal has the rights to almost every film after 1960, and as we know Universal doesn't really care that much about releasing older catalogs no matter how important they are.
Of course, we all know that "Psycho" is coming in October, and I would think that "Vertigo" and "Rear Window" will come in the next few years.
As far as the other later films, who knows if Universal will even bother to release any of the others.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting unfortunately.
It's a disgraceful situation, but that's the reality.
Warner will be releasing "Dial M for Murder" fairly soon, and I would think "Strangers On A Train" would be Warner's next logical pick.
After that who knows if Warner will release any of the others they have the rights to.
the rest are hardly his most well known films with stuff like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "I, Confess"
of course they are all worthy of release. but it's just hard to see those getting released on blu-ray with the way things are going.
Unfortunately MGM has the rights through Disney apparently for many of the best Hitchcock films--like Notorious and Rebecca--,and we all know what the MGM situation is.
So the bottom line is that the Hitchcock situation is pretty bleak due to the wrong studios holding the best rights as far his filmography goes.
I honestly don't see the Hitchcock situation improving much after the known releases come out.

Another reason to go region free.

zedd_117 · 07-16-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

Also, do you know when the Darjeeling limited is coming?

October, see the full story here on Blu-ray.com's homepage

SpiderBaby · 07-16-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

October, see the full story here on Blu-ray.com's homepage

He's playing with you.

SpiderBaby · 07-16-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

Wow...we agree on something...while I also love Aliens, Alien, to me, is a borderline greatest of all time. The mood, the set and alien design, the score...all top notch.

Also, do you know when the Darjeeling limited is coming?

I wouldn't say Alien is a greatest film of all time, but I said I would buy it. What do you want from me here?

Volume11 · 07-16-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

He's playing with you.

Playing dirty...don't be jealous.

Volume11 · 07-16-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I wouldn't say Alien is a greatest film of all time, but I said I would buy it. What do you want from me here?

I meant a greatest of all time list. If I had to pick the best 50 movies ever made I would easily include the first Alien in the list.

SpiderBaby · 07-16-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

I meant a greatest of all time list. If I had to pick the best 50 movies ever made I would easily include the first Alien in the list.

I still wouldn't know about that.

If I even tried to make a list, I would change it every second.

Volume11 · 07-16-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I still wouldn't know about that.

If I even tried to make a list, I would change it every second.

I do. It was groundbreaking and atmospheric, and featured some of the best creature and set design we will likely ever see. It also took a played out formula from the 50s and reinvigorated it for modern times while not being cheesy and comprising to current trends.

Intended or not, its a classic in my book.

rkish · 07-16-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

There's nothing wrong with checking the packaging. Are you a "box shaker" too? I am.

LOL...geez...and I thought I was so unique.

Yep...the only thing loose in the Criterion cases is the insert booklet...fools me everytime!

The ironic thing is, even if we did find a loose BD, chances are pretty strong that the disc would be completely scratchless.

To show you how pathetic I am, I triple examined The Leopard packing and found it with no loose discs or dings in the cardboard packaging...after getting it home, I noticed a very small crease on the top edge of the case, that was hidden by the seam of the shrink wrap. Minor...but initially bothered me.

Volume11 · 07-16-2010, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rkish

LOL...geez...and I thought I was so unique.

Yep...the only thing loose in the Criterion cases is the insert booklet...fools me everytime!

The ironic thing is, even if we did find a loose BD, chances are pretty strong that the disc would be completely scratchless.

To show you how pathetic I am, I triple examined The Leopard packing and found it with no loose discs or dings in the cardboard packaging...after getting it home, I noticed a very small crease on the top edge of the case, that was hidden by the seam of the shrink wrap. Minor...but initially bothered me.

I'm the same way. I like being able to inspect the actual item in person so no issues arise and often times its worth the extra cost to be done with it and not have to wait for shipping as well.

My copy of the Leopard blu arrives via UPS tomorrow and Im crossing my fingers its in good condition.

SpiderBaby · 07-16-2010, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

I do. It was groundbreaking and atmospheric, and featured some of the best creature and set design we will likely ever see. It also took a played out formula from the 50s and reinvigorated it for modern times while not being cheesy and comprising to current trends.

Intended or not, its a classic in my book.

Well, as long as your happy with it, that's want counts.

07-16-2010, 02:33 AM	#12744
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	Hitchcock's films have been ignored for one simple reason-- Universal has the rights to almost every film after 1960, and as we know Universal doesn't really care that much about releasing older catalogs no matter how important they are. Of course, we all know that "Psycho" is coming in October, and I would think that "Vertigo" and "Rear Window" will come in the next few years. As far as the other later films, who knows if Universal will even bother to release any of the others. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting unfortunately. It's a disgraceful situation, but that's the reality. Warner will be releasing "Dial M for Murder" fairly soon, and I would think "Strangers On A Train" would be Warner's next logical pick. After that who knows if Warner will release any of the others they have the rights to. the rest are hardly his most well known films with stuff like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "I, Confess" of course they are all worthy of release. but it's just hard to see those getting released on blu-ray with the way things are going. Unfortunately MGM has the rights through Disney apparently for many of the best Hitchcock films--like Notorious and Rebecca--,and we all know what the MGM situation is. So the bottom line is that the Hitchcock situation is pretty bleak due to the wrong studios holding the best rights as far his filmography goes. I honestly don't see the Hitchcock situation improving much after the known releases come out. Last edited by Arkadin; 07-16-2010 at 02:37 AM.

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