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buffetfroid · 10-01-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Just a quick update:

So, now that I've got my region-free blu-ray player, I decide to go shopping on amazon.uk.

I see two great movies (Chariots of Fire and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence - I have a refined appreciation for certain anime) for a great, grand-total price: $19.50 (American Dollars.) When I begin to check the specs, I discover that they are both region free.

I figured "What the heck?" and made the purchase anyway.

I thought members in here might be interested since it is a good price.

Speaking of... they also have a bunch of BFI titles for £7.75

wondervamp · 10-01-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Just a quick update:

So, now that I've got my region-free blu-ray player, I decide to go shopping on amazon.uk.

I see two great movies (Chariots of Fire and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence - I have a refined appreciation for certain anime) for a great, grand-total price: $19.50 (American Dollars.) When I begin to check the specs, I discover that they are both region free.

I figured "What the heck?" and made the purchase anyway.

I thought members in here might be interested since it is a good price.

That's pretty funny.

Arawn · 10-01-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

I have a refined appreciation for certain anime

pro-bassoonist · 10-02-2015, 01:06 AM

Hello guys,

Here are the packaging shots for My Own Private Idaho. Our review will be up shortly.

pro-bassoonist · 10-02-2015, 01:18 AM

We have already reviewed this upcoming release. Click on the cover above to read our review

Pro-B

Meek12345 · 10-02-2015, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

Hoping for that too, it is my new "Most wanted in the Collection" on my profile.

A few months ago I watched I Know where I am Going and while it is a good movie, It is the first Powell & Pressburger film I am not totally overwhelmed with.

Still I think A Matter of Life and Death is indispensable to complement The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp as their technicolor masterworks, but unfortunately I don't think there's any official hint given right?

It's on my criterion.com most wanted list too. I agree with your assessment of all the other P&P films except The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. I need to watch that one again as it seemed too long the first time around.

I believe you are right about there not being any Criterion newsletter clues for A Matter of Life and Death. Fingers crossed that it will be a part of the upcoming usually jam packed New Year's letter.

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Reread my post. I came across more info. A few claims Sony did a digital restoration in 2013-2014, but from what I can gather the French/German release is plagued with issues and from the original 2001 scan. Color problems from shrinkage and a push to blue so I don't think this was from the 2014 effort. Maybe someone who saw it on TCM can chime in.

The TCM HD airing of AMOLAD earlier this week looked spectacular to me. I think it must have been the recent 2014 restoration. Hopefully, Sony will let Criterion release it soon or release it themselves.

baheidstu · 10-02-2015, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Just a quick update:

So, now that I've got my region-free blu-ray player, I decide to go shopping on amazon.uk.

I see two great movies (Chariots of Fire and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence - I have a refined appreciation for certain anime) for a great, grand-total price: $19.50 (American Dollars.) When I begin to check the specs, I discover that they are both region free.

I figured "What the heck?" and made the purchase anyway.

I thought members in here might be interested since it is a good price.

Just an FYI, the British release of Chariots of Fire has one scene different from the American version.

jayembee · 10-02-2015, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by baheidstu

Just an FYI, the British release of Chariots of Fire has one scene different from the American version.

Let me guess...in the British release, the Brit won; in the American release, the American won.

Polaroid · 10-02-2015, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Hello guys,

Here are the packaging shots for My Own Private Idaho. Our review will be up shortly.

Digipak

I wee'd a little.

Also at least people can't complain this one comes damaged lol, you'd never know.

baheidstu · 10-02-2015, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Let me guess...in the British release, the Brit won; in the American release, the American won.

Lol, not quite. In the American version a scene involving cricket was removed and replaced with a scene with a mild expletive, just to avoid a G rating. No joke.

oildude · 10-02-2015, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Let me guess...in the British release, the Brit won; in the American release, the American won.

I just noticed the remembrance for your sister in your signature. My condolences and prayers for your loss. A nice epitaph any film fan would be proud of.

Superted · 10-02-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Digipak

I wee'd a little.

Also at least people can't complain this one comes damaged lol, you'd never know.

Ha ha yeah. I bought the dvd of this a while back second hand and was almost sending it back till I realized the "aged" look was deliberate lol

SlickDamian · 10-02-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Superted

Ha ha yeah. I bought the dvd of this a while back second hand and was almost sending it back till I realized the "aged" look was deliberate lol

That answers my question. Was just about to ask if Dr. Svet's review copy was damaged.

ShellOilJunior · 10-02-2015, 11:58 AM

More booklets. Less dorm room posters, please.

bwdowiak · 10-02-2015, 03:11 PM

not Criterion related, but Criterion related

anyone here fans of Andrey Tarkovsky's Nostalghia?

It is streaming on Netflix right now along with Tarkovsky’s last film, The Sacrifice. I started it the other night with the intention of getting a feel for what the film is like. I thought that maybe the film would perhaps be too impenetrable, but I was curious.

I think some of the points that Casey Broadwater, who reviewed Kino’s Blu-ray release of the film on this site, are spot on. He says about Tarkovsky’s filmography, “(his) films constitute a dense body of visual poetry that must be felt far before it can be articulated in words.” I think that is the key to this film, which is difficult, challenging, vague, but also quite beautiful. I’m fairly certain that I cannot describe in words what the meaning of the film is or what some of the symbolism represents. Scanning through what others have to say about it, I read two entirely different, yet both quite convincing, explanations of a key scene in the film. That reinforced the idea of what Casey says in his review.

See the film. Give yourself to it and let it mean whatever you feel it means. I can't say "I really enjoyed it" because it isn't exactly meant as entertainment. I can say, however, that it is a rewarding experience and a film that I'd definitely like to see again.

mrjohnnyb · 10-02-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

not Criterion related, but Criterion related

anyone here fans of Andrey Tarkovsky's Nostalghia?

I absolutely love the film, and I own the Lorber Films blu-ray.

I thought that the film's message (or theme) was:

[Show spoiler]

SkyAntoine · 10-02-2015, 03:51 PM

Random lot of Criterions I received today from eBay primarily purchased for Straw Dogs...

I already have Fear and Loathing but I like the DVD clear slip and case much better than the standard blu. Fishing With John looks right up my alley with complete randomness.

Banned User · 10-02-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Random lot of Criterions I received today from eBay primarily purchased for Straw Dogs...

I already have Fear and Loathing but I like the DVD clear slip and case much better than the standard blu. Fishing With John looks right up my alley with complete randomness.

We back to buying DVD's?

SkyAntoine · 10-02-2015, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

We back to buying DVD's?

Only for Criterion titles without blu releases. I've identified several titles that I want to add to my collection and then I'll upgrade if necessary.

pedromvu · 10-02-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Only for Criterion titles without blu releases. I've identified several titles that I want to add to my collection and then I'll upgrade if necessary.

Only Fishing with John doesn't have a blu-ray

But at least Straw Dogs comes with the supplements, of which none appears on the MGM release.

10-02-2015, 01:06 AM	#134744
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Hello guys, Here are the packaging shots for My Own Private Idaho. Our review will be up shortly. Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 10-02-2015 at 01:18 AM.

10-02-2015, 03:11 PM	#134755
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	Nostalghia not Criterion related, but Criterion related anyone here fans of Andrey Tarkovsky's *Nostalghia? It is streaming on Netflix right now along with Tarkovsky’s last film, The Sacrifice. I started it the other night with the intention of getting a feel for what the film is like. I thought that maybe the film would perhaps be too impenetrable, but I was curious. I think some of the points that Casey Broadwater, who reviewed Kino’s Blu-ray release of the film on this site, are spot on. He says about Tarkovsky’s filmography, “(his) films constitute a dense body of visual poetry that must be felt* far before it can be articulated in words.” I think that is the key to this film, which is difficult, challenging, vague, but also quite beautiful. I’m fairly certain that I cannot describe in words what the meaning of the film is or what some of the symbolism represents. Scanning through what others have to say about it, I read two entirely different, yet both quite convincing, explanations of a key scene in the film. That reinforced the idea of what Casey says in his review. See the film. Give yourself to it and let it mean whatever you feel it means. I can't say "I really enjoyed it" because it isn't exactly meant as entertainment. I can say, however, that it is a rewarding experience and a film that I'd definitely like to see again.

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10-02-2015, 01:18 AM	#134745
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	We have already reviewed this upcoming release. Click on the cover above to read our review Pro-B

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10-02-2015, 03:51 PM	#134757
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	Random lot of Criterions I received today from eBay primarily purchased for Straw Dogs... I already have Fear and Loathing but I like the DVD clear slip and case much better than the standard blu. Fishing With John looks right up my alley with complete randomness.

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