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kwisatzhaderach · 03-22-2019, 03:16 PM

They're going to be showing Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'... hope for a Blu release then?

bonehica · 03-22-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kwisatzhaderach

They're going to be showing Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'... hope for a Blu release then?

Let's hope!

themp3000 · 03-22-2019, 03:39 PM

I finally watched Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) this morning. What a profound experience that was. My senses are still overloaded by the magnitude of beauty, both sights and sounds, that exudes from the film. First time I can say I’d love to see what a UHD can do for it, just for the sake of curiosity. The BD is top tier. Incredible film.

ShellOilJunior · 03-22-2019, 06:08 PM

Army of Shadows may be OOP but Criterion has its streaming rights...

theater dreamer · 03-22-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yoloswegmaster420

Here is a link to the April lineup for the Criterion Channel: https://www.criterion.com/current/po...-launch-lineup

Wow. I like how they’re doing this. Some really cool pairings in their lineup. I’m going to have to look seriously at streaming them again.

theater dreamer · 03-22-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kwisatzhaderach

They're going to be showing Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'... hope for a Blu release then?

I told you guys I ordered the Studio Canal release from Amazon UK. As soon as I submitted it, a Criterion blu was fait accompli.

Gacivory · 03-22-2019, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I told you guys I ordered the Studio Canal release from Amazon UK. As soon as I submitted it, a Criterion blu was fait accompli.

Order The Trial!!!!

BluProofie · 03-22-2019, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I told you guys I ordered the Studio Canal release from Amazon UK. As soon as I submitted it, a Criterion blu was fait accompli.

I bought the German blu last week. I just want Lost Highway and Inland Empire! And Straight Story of course but I’m not sure how possible it is to get the rights.

Acer2010 · 03-22-2019, 07:27 PM

There’s a classic movie from 1976 that I think would look cool with a remastered Blu-ray from Criterion, and that is Sidney Lumet’s satire about the television industry: NETWORK.🙂

StarDestroyer52 · 03-22-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Army of Shadows may be OOP but Criterion has its streaming rights...

Criterion has a deal with Studiocanal, so maybe this will come out. If it does you can think me for recently getting the Essential Melville boxset

theater dreamer · 03-23-2019, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Acer2010

There’s a classic movie from 1976 that I think would look cool with a remastered Blu-ray from Criterion, and that is Sidney Lumet’s satire about the television industry: NETWORK.🙂

No. The current disc is fine. Yes, the picture could always be improved on, but the existing disc, with its extras, is acceptable. Too many other movies that have no release at all.

Mr. Chaverria · 03-23-2019, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

No. The current disc is fine. Yes, the picture could always be improved on, but the existing disc, with its extras, is acceptable. Too many other movies that have no release at all.

it's from 2011 though. It needs a remaster by now. CC or not.

Dailyan · 03-23-2019, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Chaverria

it's from 2011 though. It needs a remaster by now. CC or not.

The master itself is from an old telecine scan of the negative from the late 90s. While it could definitely use a new coat of paint, it’s not terrible as far as old masters go and I would prefer new-to-Blu films.

Egbert Souse · 03-23-2019, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

The master itself is from an old telecine scan of the negative from the late 90s. While it could definitely use a new coat of paint, it’s not terrible as far as old masters go and I would prefer new-to-Blu films.

The US/Warner Blu uses the transfer made for the 2-disc DVD, which came out in 2006 - completely different transfer from the 2000 DVD.

GeoffOliver · 03-23-2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I told you guys I ordered the Studio Canal release from Amazon UK. As soon as I submitted it, a Criterion blu was fait accompli.

Please purchase Paper Moon next. Please and thank you.

tisdivine · 03-23-2019, 04:42 AM

So I’m finally seven episodes into Berlin Alexanderplatz. I sort of have to agree with some of the things the critics have said. The first episode, which runs 82 minutes is a real drag. And the second and third episodes are a little slow as well. But from the fourth episode on they have been very interesting and really good. I could’ve done without the sheep slaughter. Yes I am one of THOSE people! As entertaining as it is it doesn’t feel like a Fassbinder production at all.

I’ve been watching them slowly only one episode a night. The 59 minute running time makes it pretty easy to get one in even if I’m tired after work or right before going to sleep. Here’s to hoping the remaining episodes are just as good.

theater dreamer · 03-23-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

Please purchase Paper Moon next. Please and thank you.

I bought the Masters of Cinema import about a year ago, and have both tweeted and e-mailed Criterion about releasing it here.

Mr. Chaverria · 03-23-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I bought the Masters of Cinema import about a year ago, and have both tweeted and e-mailed Criterion about releasing it here.

Buy it again to make sure we get it soon.

DR Herbert West · 03-23-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kwisatzhaderach

They're going to be showing Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'... hope for a Blu release then?

I really hope so.

nitin · 03-23-2019, 11:12 AM

I saw Ermanno Olmi’s touching and poignant I Fidanzati via Criterion’s DVD yesterday. It’s an unusual mix of neorealism and French new wave technique with a terrific ending.

Has this been restored recently? Deserves a blu release, although the DVD is quite solid.

Another Criterion DVD that needs upgrading is Green For Danger. I rewatched it last night via the Criterion DVD and it’s just such a fun movie, but without sacrificing characterisation or drama. Alistair Sim definitely steals the show once he turns up but I quite enjoyed the movie even before his appearance.

The Criterion DVD is oversharpened but otherwise a fine presentation.

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03-22-2019, 03:16 PM	#185381
kwisatzhaderach Special Member Member since:Mar 2016	They're going to be showing Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'... hope for a Blu release then?

03-22-2019, 03:39 PM	#185383
themp3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:384 Blu-ray collection:1803 DVD collection:107 Trading Score:103	I finally watched Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) this morning. What a profound experience that was. My senses are still overloaded by the magnitude of beauty, both sights and sounds, that exudes from the film. First time I can say I’d love to see what a UHD can do for it, just for the sake of curiosity. The BD is top tier. Incredible film.

03-22-2019, 06:08 PM	#185384
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Army of Shadows may be OOP but Criterion has its streaming rights...

03-22-2019, 07:27 PM	#185389
Acer2010 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010	There’s a classic movie from 1976 that I think would look cool with a remastered Blu-ray from Criterion, and that is Sidney Lumet’s satire about the television industry: NETWORK.🙂

03-23-2019, 04:42 AM	#185396
tisdivine Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Miami/Brooklyn/Vegas 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	So I’m finally seven episodes into Berlin Alexanderplatz. I sort of have to agree with some of the things the critics have said. The first episode, which runs 82 minutes is a real drag. And the second and third episodes are a little slow as well. But from the fourth episode on they have been very interesting and really good. I could’ve done without the sheep slaughter. Yes I am one of THOSE people! As entertaining as it is it doesn’t feel like a Fassbinder production at all. I’ve been watching them slowly only one episode a night. The 59 minute running time makes it pretty easy to get one in even if I’m tired after work or right before going to sleep. Here’s to hoping the remaining episodes are just as good.

03-23-2019, 11:12 AM	#185400
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	I saw Ermanno Olmi’s touching and poignant I Fidanzati via Criterion’s DVD yesterday. It’s an unusual mix of neorealism and French new wave technique with a terrific ending. Has this been restored recently? Deserves a blu release, although the DVD is quite solid. Another Criterion DVD that needs upgrading is Green For Danger. I rewatched it last night via the Criterion DVD and it’s just such a fun movie, but without sacrificing characterisation or drama. Alistair Sim definitely steals the show once he turns up but I quite enjoyed the movie even before his appearance. The Criterion DVD is oversharpened but otherwise a fine presentation.

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