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ThatOneGuy · 03-01-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Disturbed Blu 1

Yes. I didn't check all of them, but the couple I saw, The Graduate and Lady Snowblood, are. It says until March 23rd. Do I have to wait that long?

I cannot honestly tell you but considering people bought The Graduate like it was going OOP, you might have to wait until they get more in stock. It might be best to ask them directly but I do have a feeling it is because your purchases are backordered.

jcs913 · 03-01-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Is there a general consensus on the best-looking black-and-white transfer in the Criterion collection?
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Although a somewhat modern release....Down by Law, by a mile.. Has easily the best depth (you almost feel you are in the film at times) and clarity you will find on any CC release done in B&W.

RickDee · 03-01-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Sweet Smell of Success

Totally agree, this is bar far the best B&W release.

ShellOilJunior · 03-01-2016, 02:51 PM

Here's a few examples of what I consider top-shelf Criterions in terms of PQ:

B&W
Down By Law
Hiroshima mon amour
La dolce vita
Last Year at Marienbad
L'avventura
Persona
Seconds
The Innocents

Color
Belle de jour
Black Narcissus
Certified Copy
Days of Heaven
Secret Sunshine
The Red Shoes
The Thin Red Line

BobbyMcGee · 03-01-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Is there a general consensus on the best-looking black-and-white transfer in the Criterion collection?

I was watching The Seventh Seal last night and that one's pretty darn good, though I don't know if it's the best.

...Harakiri is another great one.

Some great transfers have already been mentioned but the latest title that impressed me was The Kid. That one had my jaw on the floor at times.

pedromvu · 03-01-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

The Sweet Smell of Success is already on my list for the July Barnes and Noble sale.

I just love great black and white transfers.

...maybe even more than great color transfers.

Agreed, there is something special about great B&W Cinematography, just as it is with great Color ones, but there are a lot of more factors involved with color so it comes down more to a personal taste, sometimes I feel certain films color is a bit faded and doesn't look as good, others have pretty weird or muted color palette, and as I remember you don't like the films with very vibrant technicolor, but that might be the intention on those films, with Black & White there are just various degrees of light and shadows involved with the intent but I usually like them all.

Forgot that then there is the issue about if the restoration got it right with color films, since there are several that are debatable whether there is a color bias that should or should not be there.

For example: as good as the Demy set films like The Young Girls of Rochefort or The Umbrellas of Cherbourg I can't help but notice something weird in the color palette, especially when there are a lot of white or the sky visible.

Polaroid · 03-01-2016, 04:10 PM

Seriously no love for The Innocents :O?

Scottie · 03-01-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Seriously no love for The Innocents :O?

I love it

silverlakephil · 03-01-2016, 04:50 PM

Just got an email from Criterion. Apparently they oversold Zatoichi:The Blind Swordsman during the flash sale, and to manufacture more will take 2-3 months

They did send me a $10.00 dollar gift certificate for the inconvenience.

hoytereden · 03-01-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Is there a general consensus on the best-looking black-and-white transfer in the Criterion collection?

I was watching The Seventh Seal last night and that one's pretty darn good, though I don't know if it's the best.

...Harakiri is another great one.

I think that Ivan's Childhood looks incredible. It has an almost 3D quality of depth to the image at times. I especially noticed it during the scene with the female soldier in the seemingly endless birch tree forest.

ccg1978 · 03-01-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyMcGee

Some great transfers have already been mentioned but the latest title that impressed me was The Kid. That one had my jaw on the floor at times.

Same here with The Kid. I'd only seen it completely on Youtube prior but the difference was night and day while watching the blu.

Al_The_Strange · 03-01-2016, 05:13 PM

Woo! Amazon sale! Just placed an order for Two-Lane Blacktop and Sullivan's Travels. Both are blind-buys for me. Had the former on my mind for a while -- I figure it'll fit in with my other road movies (like Vanishing Point). Wanted the latter because the premise caught my eye.

Almost pulled the trigger on Speedy and Downhill Racer, which would be more blind-buys. I figure I can save those for the next B&N sale, and maybe rent them first. In their place, I decided to order a used copy of the Beastie Boys anthology -- seemed a little cheaper on the marketplace.

ThatOneGuy · 03-01-2016, 05:35 PM

I'm going to have to back down from this Amazon sale... I already ordered La Haine (thanks Amazon, putting it for $5 less the next day) and I want two other animated films that are in the $15 range.

takeasneededforpain · 03-01-2016, 06:25 PM

Grabbed my first Criterion Blu-Ray today.

"Rosemary's Baby" for $30

ThatOneGuy · 03-01-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

Grabbed my first Criterion Blu-Ray today.

"Rosemary's Baby" for $30

Makes sense considering your Blu-Ray collection! Enjoy your first Criterion.

There is also a sale going on on the American Amazon, if you are interested, you can get the original The Uninvited for really cheap.

filmmusic · 03-01-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

Grabbed my first Criterion Blu-Ray today.

"Rosemary's Baby" for $30

OMG! Don't you see nightmares with this collection?

takeasneededforpain · 03-01-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

OMG! Don't you see nightmares with this collection?

You mean my entire Blu-Ray collection?

filmmusic · 03-01-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

You mean my entire Blu-Ray collection?

Yes, that's what i meant.
Unless you have added only the horror ones.

Scottie · 03-01-2016, 06:42 PM

JanusFilms updated their cover photo on Facebook with an image of A Touch of Zen. It's safe to say that it will eventually be released on Blu-ray.

ShellOilJunior · 03-01-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

Grabbed my first Criterion Blu-Ray today.

"Rosemary's Baby" for $30

Good choice. That's a great release.

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03-01-2016, 02:51 PM	#144924
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Here's a few examples of what I consider top-shelf Criterions in terms of PQ: B&W Down By Law Hiroshima mon amour La dolce vita Last Year at Marienbad L'avventura Persona Seconds The Innocents Color Belle de jour Black Narcissus Certified Copy Days of Heaven Secret Sunshine The Red Shoes The Thin Red Line

03-01-2016, 04:10 PM	#144927
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Seriously no love for The Innocents :O?

03-01-2016, 04:50 PM	#144929
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	Just got an email from Criterion. Apparently they oversold Zatoichi:The Blind Swordsman during the flash sale, and to manufacture more will take 2-3 months They did send me a $10.00 dollar gift certificate for the inconvenience.

03-01-2016, 05:13 PM	#144932
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Woo! Amazon sale! Just placed an order for Two-Lane Blacktop and Sullivan's Travels. Both are blind-buys for me. Had the former on my mind for a while -- I figure it'll fit in with my other road movies (like Vanishing Point). Wanted the latter because the premise caught my eye. Almost pulled the trigger on Speedy and Downhill Racer, which would be more blind-buys. I figure I can save those for the next B&N sale, and maybe rent them first. In their place, I decided to order a used copy of the Beastie Boys anthology -- seemed a little cheaper on the marketplace.

03-01-2016, 05:35 PM	#144933
ThatOneGuy Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Florida 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:44 iTunes collection:12	I'm going to have to back down from this Amazon sale... I already ordered La Haine (thanks Amazon, putting it for $5 less the next day) and I want two other animated films that are in the $15 range.

03-01-2016, 06:25 PM	#144934
takeasneededforpain Power Member Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:106 DVD collection:14	Grabbed my first Criterion Blu-Ray today. "Rosemary's Baby" for $30

03-01-2016, 06:42 PM	#144939
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	JanusFilms updated their cover photo on Facebook with an image of A Touch of Zen. It's safe to say that it will eventually be released on Blu-ray.

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