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Gusto-Guus · 10-06-2015, 10:16 PM

Is Summer interlude good? Never seen it before and the premise sounds interesting

CriterionBlues · 10-06-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Is Summer interlude good? Never seen it before and the premise sounds interesting

Yes!! Although the lack of supplements is not great.

I love all the Summer Bergman films.

pedromvu · 10-06-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jmclick

1. Which titles that I don't own have a history of being problematic at the retail level?

The answer to that question prompted me to add Dressed to Kill and The Secret of the Grain to my cart.

What was the problem with The Secret of the Grain?

ksanyo · 10-06-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Is Summer interlude good? Never seen it before and the premise sounds interesting

I thought it was pretty mediocre. I liked the early Bergman's "Summer with Monika" and "Sawdust and Tinsel" much better.

skylog · 10-06-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I didn't even realize it came in 2 colors... I hope they send me the black too! But I can accept grey as well.

my momentary "troubles" led me to the two color options, but i agree...whatever they send, i will be happy!

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I was wondering how the grey/black thing would work for the bags. I guess it's a surprise?

the one in the banner ad seems to be grey-ish? soooo since there was no preference option, that may be it. that said, i am going with your idea of surprise to keep the dream alive

bugsnest · 10-06-2015, 10:42 PM

I should resist frequenting this section of the forum

Traffic
Broadcast News
Insomnia (blind buy)

That $10 Facebook credit put to good use!

vmumu · 10-06-2015, 10:51 PM

Picked up the Demy set

jmclick · 10-06-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

What was the problem with The Secret of the Grain?

There was a list of problematic Criterion titles that I copied from a website over a year ago and pasted into a Word document. Some of the major complaints pertaining to the blu-rays on the list were (of course) the bronzing issue and other playback issues. Two or three people said that they had returned their Secret of the Grain discs to Criterion for a replacement, and I decided that I would order my copy from Criterion directly so that it would be from a later pressing.

In all fairness, it very well could have been that the people who were complaining had hardware issues with their players, or dirty discs, etc. ... but I decided not to take any chances.

If I can find the list again (I just searched and couldn't find it), I'll certainly provide a link to it in a future post. I hope that helps!

Scottie · 10-06-2015, 11:09 PM

I don't know if I'm going to purchase anything during this sale. Although I have it on my DVR, I think I may pick up Jeanne Dielman.

octagon · 10-06-2015, 11:15 PM

How does the Eyes Without a Face transfer compare to either the DVD or the version TCM broadcasts?

I'm assuming it's significantly better but is it in that 'night and day, like seeing it for the first time all over again' category?

joie · 10-06-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Yes...but not even close to what she was back in the day.

She looks like a twerp in "Hail Mary."

lordmorpheus72 · 10-06-2015, 11:24 PM

Wasn't planning on ordering anything since I just spent money on getting house cleaned up from the rain here in SC, but had a gift cert so I bought:

Dressed to Kill
Moonrise Kingdom
Fish Tank
Hiroshima Mon Amour

SkyAntoine · 10-06-2015, 11:29 PM

Went ahead and ordered 3 more to rack up a few more dollars toward gift certificate. I'm done now.

Got:
Blind Chance
Metropolitan
Night Porter

ksanyo · 10-06-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

How does the Eyes Without a Face transfer compare to either the DVD or the version TCM broadcasts?

I'm assuming it's significantly better but is it in that 'night and day, like seeing it for the first time all over again' category?

I don't think it's night and day but it's a welcome improvement. The contrast is superior (the old DVD had a somewhat milky appearance). It also has less print damage.

pedromvu · 10-06-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jmclick

There was a list of problematic Criterion titles that I copied from a website over a year ago and pasted into a Word document. Some of the major complaints pertaining to the blu-rays on the list were (of course) the bronzing issue and other playback issues. Two or three people said that they had returned their Secret of the Grain discs to Criterion for a replacement, and I decided that I would order my copy from Criterion directly so that it would be from a later pressing.

In all fairness, it very well could have been that the people who were complaining had hardware issues with their players, or dirty discs, etc. ... but I decided not to take any chances.

If I can find the list again (I just searched and couldn't find it), I'll certainly provide a link to it in a future post. I hope that helps!

Thanks, I believe I know which thread you are referring, didn't notice this is one released in 2010, so it had a possibility of being affected by the bronzing/playback problem. But I believe my version is a newer pressing, just wanted to make sure there wasn't another problem involving this disc.

sperezmore · 10-07-2015, 12:04 AM

- Harold and Maude Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) my wife
- High and Low Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) my daughter
- Sweet Smell of Success Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) me

total = $47.46

Not Bad. Great sale!!!

Regards,

shadedpain4 · 10-07-2015, 12:05 AM

Flash sale days are always fun. I'm $250 lighter, but 12 blus, 4 dvds, 2 eclipse sets, and 3 tote bags on the way.

The only bad part is all the updating (criterion.com collection, criterion.com wish list, blu-ray.com collection). All done now. Time to rearrange the shelves to make room for the incoming...

Happy flash sale day everyone.

pedromvu · 10-07-2015, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sperezmore

- Harold and Maude Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) my wife
- High and Low Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) my daughter
- Sweet Smell of Success Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) me

total = $47.46

Not Bad. Great sale!!!

Regards,

You saved like $2.50 by using 3 times the credit instead of 1

You could have saved much more if you had purchased 9 titles in three orders

ShellOilJunior · 10-07-2015, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

You saved like $2.50 by using 3 times the credit instead of 1

You could have saved much more if you had purchased 9 titles in three orders

Yep, they hit you on the shipping 3x.

CriterionBlues · 10-07-2015, 12:19 AM

Flash sales are the best!

I bought the three I didn't have, and then I splurged and bought a handful of Eclipse sets. So just need three to be Eclipse complete, and I'll get those from B&N.

The totes look pretty snazzy too, but I messed up and placed them in small orders -- which I prefer for shipping. I didn't realize you could get more than 1 tote per account. So I missed out on 2 or 3 free ones, but honestly, I doubt I'll really use them.

10-06-2015, 10:51 PM	#134987
vmumu Member Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:696 DVD collection:18	Flash Sale Picked up the Demy set

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10-06-2015, 10:16 PM	#134981
Gusto-Guus Active Member Member since:Nov 2013	Is Summer interlude good? Never seen it before and the premise sounds interesting

10-06-2015, 10:42 PM	#134986
bugsnest Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	I should resist frequenting this section of the forum Traffic Broadcast News Insomnia (blind buy) That $10 Facebook credit put to good use!

10-06-2015, 11:09 PM	#134989
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I don't know if I'm going to purchase anything during this sale. Although I have it on my DVR, I think I may pick up Jeanne Dielman.

10-06-2015, 11:15 PM	#134990
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	How does the Eyes Without a Face transfer compare to either the DVD or the version TCM broadcasts? I'm assuming it's significantly better but is it in that 'night and day, like seeing it for the first time all over again' category?

10-06-2015, 11:24 PM	#134992
lordmorpheus72 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Charleston, SC Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:881 DVD collection:555 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Wasn't planning on ordering anything since I just spent money on getting house cleaned up from the rain here in SC, but had a gift cert so I bought: Dressed to Kill Moonrise Kingdom Fish Tank Hiroshima Mon Amour

10-06-2015, 11:29 PM	#134993
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	Went ahead and ordered 3 more to rack up a few more dollars toward gift certificate. I'm done now. Got: Blind Chance Metropolitan Night Porter

10-07-2015, 12:04 AM	#134996
sperezmore Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Gastonia, NC. USA Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	- Harold and Maude Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) my wife - High and Low Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) my daughter - Sweet Smell of Success Blu-ray (50% off + facebook $10 credit) me total = $47.46 Not Bad. Great sale!!! Regards,

10-07-2015, 12:05 AM	#134997
shadedpain4 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:2749 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:6	Flash sale days are always fun. I'm $250 lighter, but 12 blus, 4 dvds, 2 eclipse sets, and 3 tote bags on the way. The only bad part is all the updating (criterion.com collection, criterion.com wish list, blu-ray.com collection). All done now. Time to rearrange the shelves to make room for the incoming... Happy flash sale day everyone.

10-07-2015, 12:19 AM	#135000
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	Flash sales are the best! I bought the three I didn't have, and then I splurged and bought a handful of Eclipse sets. So just need three to be Eclipse complete, and I'll get those from B&N. The totes look pretty snazzy too, but I messed up and placed them in small orders -- which I prefer for shipping. I didn't realize you could get more than 1 tote per account. So I missed out on 2 or 3 free ones, but honestly, I doubt I'll really use them.

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