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Gacivory · 07-12-2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by postmodel

IIRC, wasn't Roma rumored along with Blue Velvet? I can't find the post with my super quick search, but I believe someone visited Criterion and said they were working on BV and Roma, and as we all know BV panned out.

I would love to pick it up if it gets a release.

I think the post was, Someone who went to the Criterion offices. Said they saw Criterion working on Blue Velvet and then talked to Peter Becker about Roma. It could have easily just been them saying it was great. I don’t remember anything confirmed about a home video release, yet.

Bolo Seagull · 07-12-2019, 01:54 PM

If we could get 'Cold War' while we're at it, that would be lovely.

Snicket · 07-12-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

I think the post was, Someone who went to the Criterion offices. Said they saw Criterion working on Blue Velvet and then talked to Peter Becker about Roma. It could have easily just been them saying it was great. I don’t remember anything confirmed about a home video release, yet.

This is correct, they said they were “interested” in Roma. What that means is anyone’s guess.

Xtempo · 07-12-2019, 02:52 PM

I wish Criterion released Mifune: The Last Samurai since it goes nicely with his and Ak's films.

The Sovereign · 07-12-2019, 04:08 PM

TCM will be showing two films from the recently released BRD Trilogy this coming Sunday night/Monday morning:

Lola (2 AM EST)
Veronika Voss (4 AM EST)

serenityncc880 · 07-12-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

I wish Criterion released Mifune: The Last Samurai since it goes nicely with his and Ak's films.

I still have yet to see it. I have only heard disappointing things and that if you are someone who has seen most of his work you don't need to bother.

ShellOilJunior · 07-12-2019, 04:39 PM

The Bergman set was announced 1 year ago today.

dml1988 · 07-12-2019, 04:56 PM

So as someone who blind bought Seven Samurai, and absolutely loved it, I want to delve into more Akira Kurosawa. What would you all recommend from him. I already own the Yojimbo/Sanjuro box set, which I haven't watched for some strange reason. I am very interested in Ikiru, Throne of Blood and The Hidden Fortress. His later works seem to be divided among everyone, Dreams in particular

Gacivory · 07-12-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dml1988

So as someone who blind bought Seven Samurai, and absolutely loved it, I want to delve into more Akira Kurosawa. What would you all recommend from him. I already own the Yojimbo/Sanjuro box set, which I haven't watched for some strange reason. I am very interested in Ikiru, Throne of Blood and The Hidden Fortress. His later works seem to be divided among everyone, Dreams in particular

I love High and Low! It’s not samurai, but Mifune is a business man and it’s a drama.

dml1988 · 07-12-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

I love High and Low! It’s not samurai, but Mifune is a business man and it’s a drama.

I don't think I've ever checked that one out. Thanks, I'll add it to the list

regeyer · 07-12-2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dml1988

So as someone who blind bought Seven Samurai, and absolutely loved it, I want to delve into more Akira Kurosawa. What would you all recommend from him. I already own the Yojimbo/Sanjuro box set, which I haven't watched for some strange reason. I am very interested in Ikiru, Throne of Blood and The Hidden Fortress. His later works seem to be divided among everyone, Dreams in particular

Hidden Fortress is a must. George Lucas used it in creating Star Wars.

mrjohnnyb · 07-12-2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dml1988

So as someone who blind bought Seven Samurai, and absolutely loved it, I want to delve into more Akira Kurosawa. What would you all recommend from him. I already own the Yojimbo/Sanjuro box set, which I haven't watched for some strange reason. I am very interested in Ikiru, Throne of Blood and The Hidden Fortress. His later works seem to be divided among everyone, Dreams in particular

I would highly recommend Rashomon; after Seven Samurai, it is my favorite Kurosawa film. The three that you mentioned are all outstanding, but don't forget about High and Low, another great film.

regeyer · 07-12-2019, 05:03 PM

If you're just looking for great Samurai movies then you should definitely give The Samurai Trilogy a watch.

dml1988 · 07-12-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

I would highly recommend Rashomon; after Seven Samurai, it is my favorite Kurosawa film. The three that you mentioned are all outstanding, but don't forget about High and Low, another great film.

Rashomon is also on my list, forgot to mention it. Also Kagemusha. All the films listed here seem to be the ones that pop up the most when Kurosawa is discussed. How is Ran and Dreams?

dml1988 · 07-12-2019, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by regeyer

If you're just looking for great Samurai movies then you should definitely give The Samurai Trilogy a watch.

I have given that set some thought. Toshiro Mifune is just so much fun to watch. He reminds me a lot of Peter Cushing in a sense that he is always very good and elevates any film he is in

BaronVH · 07-12-2019, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dml1988

Rashomon is also on my list, forgot to mention it. Also Kagemusha. All the films listed here seem to be the ones that pop up the most when Kurosawa is discussed. How is Ran and Dreams?

I may get criticized for this, but I think Ran is his best. The current Region A BD is not great but better than DVD. There has been a major restoration with a theatrical exhibition, but there has not been any news on a new release.

mickeytor · 07-12-2019, 05:24 PM

Ran, Yojimbo and Ikiru are allgreat ... I haven't seen any others (except Roshomon) which I concur with others is also great. I'm currently working through the list on the Criterion Channel.

SeanJoyce · 07-12-2019, 05:26 PM

I splurged on all of Kurosawa's releases a couple years ago and now I'm kicking myself for it with a boxset looking imminent.

Really want to revisit High and Low because I'm on a noir kick but I don't want to unwrap it if I'm forced to sell all of these.

dml1988 · 07-12-2019, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

I splurged on all of Kurosawa's releases a couple years ago and now I'm kicking myself for it with a boxset looking imminent.

Really want to revisit High and Low because I'm on a noir kick but I don't want to unwrap it if I'm forced to sell all of these.

If a box set is true, should I just wait then?

Gacivory · 07-12-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dml1988

If a box set is true, should I just wait then?

Nothing confirmed. Just pure speculation. A lot of his releases got remasters and it would make sense to release a set like the updated DVD AK boxset and the Ingmar Bergman collection seemed to sell real well. I personally hope it happens!

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07-12-2019, 01:54 PM	#187962
Bolo Seagull Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2016 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:694 DVD collection:102 Trading Score:7	If we could get 'Cold War' while we're at it, that would be lovely.

07-12-2019, 02:52 PM	#187964
Xtempo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:99 MA collection:29 iTunes collection:6 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:2	I wish Criterion released Mifune: The Last Samurai since it goes nicely with his and Ak's films.

07-12-2019, 04:08 PM	#187965
The Sovereign Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:3343 Trading Score:1	TCM will be showing two films from the recently released BRD Trilogy this coming Sunday night/Monday morning: Lola (2 AM EST) Veronika Voss (4 AM EST)

07-12-2019, 04:39 PM	#187967
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	The Bergman set was announced 1 year ago today.

07-12-2019, 04:56 PM	#187968
dml1988 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2014 Blu-ray collection:10	So as someone who blind bought Seven Samurai, and absolutely loved it, I want to delve into more Akira Kurosawa. What would you all recommend from him. I already own the Yojimbo/Sanjuro box set, which I haven't watched for some strange reason. I am very interested in Ikiru, Throne of Blood and The Hidden Fortress. His later works seem to be divided among everyone, Dreams in particular

07-12-2019, 05:03 PM	#187973
regeyer Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Trading Score:3	If you're just looking for great Samurai movies then you should definitely give The Samurai Trilogy a watch.

07-12-2019, 05:24 PM	#187977
mickeytor Junior Member Member since:Dec 2017	Ran, Yojimbo and Ikiru are allgreat ... I haven't seen any others (except Roshomon) which I concur with others is also great. I'm currently working through the list on the Criterion Channel.

07-12-2019, 05:26 PM	#187978
SeanJoyce Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014	I splurged on all of Kurosawa's releases a couple years ago and now I'm kicking myself for it with a boxset looking imminent. Really want to revisit High and Low because I'm on a noir kick but I don't want to unwrap it if I'm forced to sell all of these.

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