British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 142 - Blu-ray Forum

Olmo · 09-27-2015, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenia

Overall : not very good. They have a very electronic look which ressembles the one of old Italian scan with plenty of "scanner noise". The Criterion set blows the BFI releases in terms of PQ.

The same goes for Salo, though the quality jump from BFI to Criterion is slightly smaller.

I agree, though Arabian Nights must have had some catastrophic damage over the years; Towards the end of Nur Ed Din's search for Zumurrud.

Olmo · 09-27-2015, 12:48 PM

Does anyone know the supplementary list for Ferrara's Pasolini?

Myshkin · 09-27-2015, 01:13 PM

For those wondering what the Preminger set looks like:

I ordered mine from Amazon and it got put in a slim packet they use for 2 BDs side by side so it got crushed a little and has a few creases down the spine.

CouncilSpectre · 09-27-2015, 01:32 PM

Mine got a slightly bulkier box as they put the Preminger set and Night and the City together. Very pleased with both

Myshkin · 09-27-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Mine got a slightly bulkier box as they put the Preminger set and Night and the City together. Very pleased with both

Yes Night and the City was together in mine too.

Judex · 09-27-2015, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myshkin

For those wondering what the Preminger set looks like:

[Show spoiler]

I ordered mine from Amazon and it got put in a slim packet they use for 2 BDs side by side so it got crushed a little and has a few creases down the spine.

Mine just arrived, also with Night & the City. Exact same, creases down the centre, top, bottom of the package.

It seems to be a design fault though. Seems to be a little too big. It doesn't help that they used cheap card.

At first glance, the booklet is quite disappointing. Would have been nice to have more writing on the films, and Preminger in general.

BAKA · 09-27-2015, 02:45 PM

I have a feeling they will send mine the same way, alongside Snake Of June. I've rated those mailers one star every time they use them, but they still use them. The past two Rossellini sets from BFI luckily arrived in perfect condition, so I'm holding out hope. If Dragon Inn wasn't delayed I imagine they would have shipped Snake with that, and the Preminger set separately.

It looks gorgeous though. I'm a fan of the thin cases with poster art for each title. Can't wait to see more Preminger.

navydavey · 09-28-2015, 04:44 PM

Night and the city is sitting at home according to Amazon

Dr. Humbert · 09-29-2015, 01:39 AM

I'm very tempted by this set but it would cost me roughly 90$ after conversion. Sucks to be in Canada.

BAKA · 09-29-2015, 08:25 AM

My Preminger set arrived yesterday and was promptly returned yesterday. Squashed (sides and spine) in the card envelope Amazon put it in. Annoyingly out of stock on Amazon too at the moment.

Tempted to pick it up in HMV if I see it tomorrow. Perhaps the extra £7 is worth it to save on the hassle.

Quake1028 · 09-30-2015, 01:00 PM

You guys are giving me exactly zero hope this thing is coming to me in the States in any other shape than flat as a pancake

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Erasmus Craven · 10-01-2015, 09:44 AM

Lots of BFI releases down to £7.75 at Amazon.co.uk...

ravenus · 10-01-2015, 11:24 AM

^Thanks for that heads-up, will probably pick up a couple

Quake1028 · 10-01-2015, 02:49 PM

Can someone recommend me 2 of the Ozu's that are on sale to try out? The titles on sale are:

An Autumn Afternoon
Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tokyo Story

IanSchultz23 · 10-01-2015, 02:57 PM

Tokyo story

Patient-X · 10-01-2015, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

Can someone recommend me 2 of the Ozu's that are on sale to try out? The titles on sale are:

An Autumn Afternoon
Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tokyo Story

They're all excellent, so any two. If I had to choose two then it would be Tokyo Story and Late Autumn.

rapta · 10-01-2015, 03:16 PM

Don't hesitate with Tokyo Story. I'd go for either Late Autumn or An Autumn Afternoon if you wanted a second one (Early Summer is the only BFI Ozu release I haven't bought yet).

BAKA · 10-01-2015, 03:27 PM

As you appear to be in the US I would skip Tokyo Story in favour of the Criterion release. It's considered a great improvement over the BFI. Genuinely hard to choose between the others, they're all amazing. You can't go wrong with any of them.

ijustblumyself · 10-01-2015, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

Can someone recommend me 2 of the Ozu's that are on sale to try out? The titles on sale are:

An Autumn Afternoon
Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tokyo Story

I'd say Tokyo Story and Early Summer would be best.

tenia · 10-01-2015, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

Can someone recommend me 2 of the Ozu's that are on sale to try out? The titles on sale are:

An Autumn Afternoon
Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tokyo Story

To be honest, they're all very good... and quite similar in themes and style.
However, I would recommend An Autumn Afternoon or Tokyo Story, which IMO are the best within this list.

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09-27-2015, 12:48 PM	#2822
Olmo Power Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Bernicia, UK	Does anyone know the supplementary list for Ferrara's Pasolini?

09-27-2015, 01:13 PM	#2823
Myshkin Active Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:UK	For those wondering what the Preminger set looks like: I ordered mine from Amazon and it got put in a slim packet they use for 2 BDs side by side so it got crushed a little and has a few creases down the spine.

09-27-2015, 01:32 PM	#2824
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Mine got a slightly bulkier box as they put the Preminger set and Night and the City together. Very pleased with both

09-27-2015, 02:45 PM	#2827
BAKA Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2589	I have a feeling they will send mine the same way, alongside Snake Of June. I've rated those mailers one star every time they use them, but they still use them. The past two Rossellini sets from BFI luckily arrived in perfect condition, so I'm holding out hope. If Dragon Inn wasn't delayed I imagine they would have shipped Snake with that, and the Preminger set separately. It looks gorgeous though. I'm a fan of the thin cases with poster art for each title. Can't wait to see more Preminger.

09-28-2015, 04:44 PM	#2828
navydavey Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Essex, UK	Night and the city is sitting at home according to Amazon

09-29-2015, 01:39 AM	#2829
Dr. Humbert Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1127 DVD collection:119 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I'm very tempted by this set but it would cost me roughly 90$ after conversion. Sucks to be in Canada.

09-29-2015, 08:25 AM	#2830
BAKA Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2589	My Preminger set arrived yesterday and was promptly returned yesterday. Squashed (sides and spine) in the card envelope Amazon put it in. Annoyingly out of stock on Amazon too at the moment. Tempted to pick it up in HMV if I see it tomorrow. Perhaps the extra £7 is worth it to save on the hassle.

09-30-2015, 01:00 PM	#2831
Quake1028 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:584 Blu-ray collection:2527 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:342 Trading Score:184	You guys are giving me exactly zero hope this thing is coming to me in the States in any other shape than flat as a pancake .

10-01-2015, 09:44 AM	#2832
Erasmus Craven Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Switzerland Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Lots of BFI releases down to £7.75 at Amazon.co.uk...

10-01-2015, 11:24 AM	#2833
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1200 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	^Thanks for that heads-up, will probably pick up a couple

10-01-2015, 02:49 PM	#2834
Quake1028 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:584 Blu-ray collection:2527 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:342 Trading Score:184	Can someone recommend me 2 of the Ozu's that are on sale to try out? The titles on sale are: An Autumn Afternoon Early Summer Late Autumn Tokyo Story

10-01-2015, 02:57 PM	#2835
IanSchultz23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:819 Blu-ray collection:5518 DVD collection:1135 Digital collection:275 iTunes collection:22 Trading Score:1	Tokyo story

10-01-2015, 03:16 PM	#2837
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5438 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Don't hesitate with Tokyo Story. I'd go for either Late Autumn or An Autumn Afternoon if you wanted a second one (Early Summer is the only BFI Ozu release I haven't bought yet).

10-01-2015, 03:27 PM	#2838
BAKA Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2589	As you appear to be in the US I would skip Tokyo Story in favour of the Criterion release. It's considered a great improvement over the BFI. Genuinely hard to choose between the others, they're all amazing. You can't go wrong with any of them.

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