British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 493 - Blu-ray Forum

jheez · 11-13-2023, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magna

I am as well still waiting for my order of

L'argent
Mary Queen of Scots
A Woman Under the Influence
Scandal
Polytechnique
Shooting Stars

I wonder if any of those blu-rays are the ones that have been affected more by the stock problems.

I'm still waiting on my order, which also included Scandal. Not sure if that's one of the titles holding things up.

hanz0 · 11-14-2023, 06:49 AM

Ordered these three from HMV, £7.99 each

justwannaboogie · 11-14-2023, 08:10 AM

BFI really need to make their booklets full Scanavo size. My order arrived today and every one of them is dog-eared from when its been sliding around in the case.

grahams76 · 11-14-2023, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justwannaboogie

BFI really need to make their booklets full Scanavo size. My order arrived today and every one of them is dog-eared from when its been sliding around in the case.

Yes, at first I figured it'd take a month or two for them to catch up with the different case, but at this point it's just lazy.

Rutger Lundgren · 11-14-2023, 09:33 AM

I don't understand how they still haven't adapted to Scanavo cases. Either change the booklet format or pick an appropriate case. The current situation is a travesty.

tomblu · 11-15-2023, 06:11 PM

Not sure if it has already been noted but does anyone know how long the BFI sale will run for?

Todd Fredericks · 11-15-2023, 09:35 PM

How do I get the HMV 20% code?

Modman · 11-16-2023, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Fredericks

How do I get the HMV 20% code?

Try this link, not mine taken from General HMV Thread there are plenty of others there if this one does not work. Enter an email address and it should produce a code. Your HMV account does not have to be linked to the email address.

https://hmv.mention-me.com/me/refere...321eade8/ol/cw

Or go to the General HMV Thread and ask for someone to PM you a code.

Kauno · 11-16-2023, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomblu

Not sure if it has already been noted but does anyone know how long the BFI sale will run for?

I'd like to know this too.

Gerby · 11-16-2023, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modman

Try this link, not mine taken from General HMV Thread there are plenty others there if this one does not work. Enter an email address and it should produce a code. Your HMV account does not have to be linked to the email address.

https://hmv.mention-me.com/me/refere...67329339/ol/cw

Or go to the General HMV Thread and ask for someone to PM you a code.

Thanks! worked for me just now.

fatboyslim142 · 11-16-2023, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kauno

I'd like to know this too.

Probably the same as last year considering I recall titles still being on sale near Christmas as I gave a list of several titles to one of my brothers near Christmas time to get & I got Play for Today Vol 3 set as well as the Bill Morrison one.

CZDK · 11-16-2023, 08:46 PM

The BFI release of Fanny and Alexander has a listed runtime of 321 minutes while the Criterions is listed as 312 minutes on their website. Is that a typo or is it due to different framerates? Or is it really a longer cut?
In other words, is there a reason to get the BFI release if I already have the Criterion Bergman set?

minister_x · 11-16-2023, 09:45 PM

It's a typo on Criterion's site; the set runs 321 mins or so on both:
https://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/f...=18406#overall

No reason to get the UK version, as far as I can see, if you have the Criterion. The only exclusive is the booklet (or book if you were to get the relevant BFI Bergman box).

jheez · 11-16-2023, 10:46 PM

Regarding Fanny and Alexander, the BFI set has the best encoding if that matters. If I remember correctly, I noticed a bump in encoding on the Criterion Bergman set compared to the Criterion standalone, which I always thought was below average. I don't have the standalone anymore to compare. If you have a big TV or are sensitive to encoding, the BFI will be a bump up, especially over the standalone Criterion. If you're happy with the Criterion, it's the same master on both, so stick with it.

Sterling450 · 11-17-2023, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jheez

Regarding Fanny and Alexander, the BFI set has the best encoding if that matters. If I remember correctly, I noticed a bump in encoding on the Criterion Bergman set compared to the Criterion standalone, which I always thought was below average. I don't have the standalone anymore to compare. If you have a big TV or are sensitive to encoding, the BFI will be a bump up, especially over the standalone Criterion. If you're happy with the Criterion, it's the same master on both, so stick with it.

According to dvdbeaver, there is a slight bump in bitrates at the two Criterion editions, but not much more than 1 Mbps

Dogwood · 11-18-2023, 01:38 PM

Is there any particular reason to hope that with the recent BFI blitz, that ITV might be compelled to release any more of the Powell & Pressburger titles absent from UK Blu-ray? Assuming they hold rights to the majority, appreciate I might be wrong. Couldn't really be a better time to bring them to market, one would think, but I suppose it's ITV we're talking about.

Watching 49th Parallel on their streaming service, it's such a shame we've never had a decent Blu here (are Criterion and Carlotta the only ones?).

John Hodson · 11-18-2023, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogwood

Is there any particular reason to hope that with the recent BFI blitz, that ITV might be compelled to release any more of the Powell & Pressburger titles absent from UK Blu-ray? Assuming they hold rights to the majority, appreciate I might be wrong. Couldn't really be a better time to bring them to market, one would think, but I suppose it's ITV we're talking about.

Watching 49th Parallel on their streaming service, it's such a shame we've never had a decent Blu here (are Criterion and Carlotta the only ones?).

There is no Criterion Blu; the Carlotta is decent but could be bettered.

Todd Fredericks · 11-18-2023, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modman

Try this link, not mine taken from General HMV Thread there are plenty of others there if this one does not work. Enter an email address and it should produce a code. Your HMV account does not have to be linked to the email address.

https://hmv.mention-me.com/me/refere...321eade8/ol/cw

Or go to the General HMV Thread and ask for someone to PM you a code.

Thanks!

Dogwood · 11-19-2023, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hodson

There is no Criterion Blu; the Carlotta is decent but could be bettered.

My mistake; there's a US release under Blu-ray for the film's listing on this site, which I assumed would have been Criterion, but I didn't click through the link. Obviously just a placeholder.

SilverBlueSnow · 11-19-2023, 11:39 AM

I finally got around to watching Underground 1928 yesterday - I was so impressed! The storytelling, camerawork and new Neil Brand score make this one of the greatest Silent Films for me. Aside from a few scenes which are less sharp the image quality is terrific. The film has a very modern feel and was an absolute joy!

Does anyone know anything about the likelihood of an upgrade of A Cottage on Dartmoor? Really interested to see that now.

11-16-2023, 10:46 PM	#9854
jheez Member Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Fanny and Alexander Regarding Fanny and Alexander, the BFI set has the best encoding if that matters. If I remember correctly, I noticed a bump in encoding on the Criterion Bergman set compared to the Criterion standalone, which I always thought was below average. I don't have the standalone anymore to compare. If you have a big TV or are sensitive to encoding, the BFI will be a bump up, especially over the standalone Criterion. If you're happy with the Criterion, it's the same master on both, so stick with it.

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11-14-2023, 06:49 AM	#9842
hanz0 Moderator Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:region free 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:2124 DVD collection:147	Ordered these three from HMV, £7.99 each

11-14-2023, 08:10 AM	#9843
justwannaboogie Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2018 Location:Norwich, UK	BFI really need to make their booklets full Scanavo size. My order arrived today and every one of them is dog-eared from when its been sliding around in the case.

11-14-2023, 09:33 AM	#9845
Rutger Lundgren Power Member Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Virovitica, Croatia 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2263 DVD collection:191	I don't understand how they still haven't adapted to Scanavo cases. Either change the booklet format or pick an appropriate case. The current situation is a travesty.

11-15-2023, 06:11 PM	#9846
tomblu Special Member Member since:Mar 2022 Location:UK 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Not sure if it has already been noted but does anyone know how long the BFI sale will run for?

11-15-2023, 09:35 PM	#9847
Todd Fredericks Active Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:New Yorker In London Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:565	How do I get the HMV 20% code?

11-16-2023, 08:46 PM	#9852
CZDK Senior Member Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Denmark 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:3557 DVD collection:4 Trading Score:1	The BFI release of Fanny and Alexander has a listed runtime of 321 minutes while the Criterions is listed as 312 minutes on their website. Is that a typo or is it due to different framerates? Or is it really a longer cut? In other words, is there a reason to get the BFI release if I already have the Criterion Bergman set?

11-16-2023, 09:45 PM	#9853
minister_x Contributor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Dinas Powys, UK 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:666 Trading Score:293	It's a typo on Criterion's site; the set runs 321 mins or so on both: https://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/f...=18406#overall No reason to get the UK version, as far as I can see, if you have the Criterion. The only exclusive is the booklet (or book if you were to get the relevant BFI Bergman box).

11-18-2023, 01:38 PM	#9856
Dogwood Active Member Member since:Nov 2022 Location:United Kingdom	Is there any particular reason to hope that with the recent BFI blitz, that ITV might be compelled to release any more of the Powell & Pressburger titles absent from UK Blu-ray? Assuming they hold rights to the majority, appreciate I might be wrong. Couldn't really be a better time to bring them to market, one would think, but I suppose it's ITV we're talking about. Watching 49th Parallel on their streaming service, it's such a shame we've never had a decent Blu here (are Criterion and Carlotta the only ones?).

11-19-2023, 11:39 AM	#9860
SilverBlueSnow Active Member Member since:Oct 2014	I finally got around to watching Underground 1928 yesterday - I was so impressed! The storytelling, camerawork and new Neil Brand score make this one of the greatest Silent Films for me. Aside from a few scenes which are less sharp the image quality is terrific. The film has a very modern feel and was an absolute joy! Does anyone know anything about the likelihood of an upgrade of A Cottage on Dartmoor? Really interested to see that now.

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