British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 15 - Blu-ray Forum

kristoffer · 02-10-2011, 09:08 PM

Just give me some Kurosawa already!

Leterface · 02-13-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kristoffer

just give me some kurosawa already!

+10000

kristoffer · 02-15-2011, 05:17 PM

Just got this reply from BFI on Twitter. "Seven Samurai is set for release this September."

Yami · 02-17-2011, 04:50 PM

Upcoming BFI theatrical releases:

From 1st March - Walkabout (Nicolas Roeg)
From 18th March - Les Diaboliques (Henri-Georges Clouzot)
From 7th April - Before the Revolution (Bernardo Bertolussi)
From 29th April - Battleship Potemkin (Sergei Eisenstein)
The Great White Silence (Herbert Ponting)

All are at the BFI Southbank, some showings in other places

rkish · 02-17-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

Upcoming BFI theatrical releases:

From 1st March - Walkabout (Nicolas Roeg)
From 18th March - Les Diaboliques (Henri-Georges Clouzot)
From 7th April - Before the Revolution (Bernardo Bertolussi)
From 29th April - Battleship Potemkin (Sergei Eisenstein)
The Great White Silence (Herbert Ponting)

All are at the BFI Southbank, some showings in other places

I've got those already released in Region A land...but I've got The Great White Silence preordered...very psyched about that!

Yami · 02-17-2011, 07:15 PM

Are the BFI Film Classics books any good?

Leterface · 02-17-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kristoffer

Just got this reply from BFI on Twitter. "Seven Samurai is set for release this September."

That is weird/screw up to have to wait a year longer for it than the Americans. But I will wait..And thanks Kristoffer for the info.

Der Spieler · 02-18-2011, 12:23 AM

I wish someone would release Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW on Blu-ray.

rock, stone · 02-18-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Der Spieler

I wish someone would release Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW on Blu-ray.

This is the Kurosawa I always ask for but no one ever listens.

John Hodson · 02-19-2011, 07:23 PM

Oh hell. Finally - finally - bought The Innocents and, as owners of the oppo BDP-83 reported, it breaks up and pixilates on my BDP-80. I was hoping that either it affected just the one model, or the issue had been sorted, but, sadly, no...

Very strange. The only problem BD in my collection.

Yami · 02-19-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

Some are, some aren't: depends on the authors. But the quality threshold is generally very high.

Any that you would recommend?

Bad Sandwich · 02-19-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John Hodson

Oh hell. Finally - finally - bought The Innocents and, as owners of the oppo BDP-83 reported, it breaks up and pixilates on my BDP-80. I was hoping that either it affected just the one model, or the issue had been sorted, but, sadly, no...

Very strange. The only problem BD in my collection.

John, does it occur throughout the film, or is it limited to a few isolated portions? I too have a bdp-80 and had been planning on picking this up at some point. I hadn't heard about the Oppo issues on this title.

John Hodson · 02-19-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Sandwich

John, does it occur throughout the film, or is it limited to a few isolated portions? I too have a bdp-80 and had been planning on picking this up at some point. I hadn't heard about the Oppo issues on this title.

It starts on the menu, and then into the film and extras. It renders the disc pretty much unwatchable. I've emailed Oppo, but I'm not optimistic of any quick resolution.

John Hodson · 02-20-2011, 08:11 AM

Typically, Oppo has replied in quick time:

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There are some issues related to playing some BFI titles. Some titles were fixed on our end, while others have inherent encoding errors which BFI needs to address. Unfortunately we do not know if The Innocents is one of the titles we can fix, or this requires replacement by BFI.

Arkadin · 02-20-2011, 02:14 PM

I own the innocents but haven't gotten around to watching it yet.
I will definitely watch this on my Panny soon and report if there are any issues.

btw: am still interested in knowing why un chien andalou isn't going to be in hd.
I mean it's only 16 minutes or so isn't it?
MichaelB--any chance of addressing this?
I have really enjoyed BFI's blu-ray releases so far, but I have to admit this is a huge disappointment, and seems like a missed opportunity.
If it hasn't been restored I guess I understand.
I would just appreciate some clarification.
thanks in advance.

Yami · 02-20-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

I own the innocents but haven't gotten around to watching it yet.
I will definitely watch this on my Panny soon and report if there are any issues.

btw: am still interested in knowing why un chien andalou isn't in hd.
I mean it's only 16 minutes or so isn't it?
MichaelB--any chance of addressing this?
I have really enjoyed BFI's blu-ray releases so far, but I have to admit this is a huge disappointment.

Licensing issues apparently.

Arkadin · 02-20-2011, 02:23 PM

interesting.
I guess that could be it.
I would never have thought that would have been the issue since BFI is obviously issuing it in sd.
Is that supposed to mean it will be released in hd in some other country later on perhaps?
hopefully some clarification will be made.

Bad Sandwich · 02-22-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by John Hodson

It starts on the menu, and then into the film and extras. It renders the disc pretty much unwatchable. I've emailed Oppo, but I'm not optimistic of any quick resolution.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hodson

Typically, Oppo has replied in quick time:

Well thanks for the info. In any event you've saved me a little money for the time being. Fingers crossed on this one I guess.

WrongEyedJesus · 02-24-2011, 05:50 PM

Just to let everyone know Base.com are selling a number of BFI titles from £6.95. I just bought Comrades for £6.95.

Start looking in the Drama section http://www.base.com/buy-bluray/pg340/bn100450/drama.htm but there are a few other titles tucked aways in Sci/fi & Docs.

thedrucifer · 02-24-2011, 10:31 PM

is Base.com a reputable place? I'm way into this, considering their prices beat Amazon UK for the most part, as does their shipping.

Anyone ordered from the states?

02-20-2011, 02:14 PM	#295
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I own the innocents but haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I will definitely watch this on my Panny soon and report if there are any issues. btw: am still interested in knowing why un chien andalou isn't going to be in hd. I mean it's only 16 minutes or so isn't it? MichaelB--any chance of addressing this? I have really enjoyed BFI's blu-ray releases so far, but I have to admit this is a huge disappointment, and seems like a missed opportunity. If it hasn't been restored I guess I understand. I would just appreciate some clarification. thanks in advance. Last edited by Arkadin; 02-20-2011 at 02:21 PM.

02-20-2011, 02:23 PM	#297
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	interesting. I guess that could be it. I would never have thought that would have been the issue since BFI is obviously issuing it in sd. Is that supposed to mean it will be released in hd in some other country later on perhaps? hopefully some clarification will be made. Last edited by Arkadin; 02-20-2011 at 02:34 PM.

02-24-2011, 05:50 PM	#299
WrongEyedJesus Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:1011 DVD collection:34	Just to let everyone know Base.com are selling a number of BFI titles from £6.95. I just bought Comrades for £6.95. Start looking in the Drama section http://www.base.com/buy-bluray/pg340/bn100450/drama.htm but there are a few other titles tucked aways in Sci/fi & Docs. Last edited by WrongEyedJesus; 03-08-2011 at 09:12 PM.

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02-10-2011, 09:08 PM	#281
kristoffer Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	Just give me some Kurosawa already!

02-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#283
kristoffer Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	Just got this reply from BFI on Twitter. "Seven Samurai is set for release this September."

02-17-2011, 04:50 PM	#284
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	Upcoming BFI theatrical releases: From 1st March - Walkabout (Nicolas Roeg) From 18th March - Les Diaboliques (Henri-Georges Clouzot) From 7th April - Before the Revolution (Bernardo Bertolussi) From 29th April - Battleship Potemkin (Sergei Eisenstein) The Great White Silence (Herbert Ponting) All are at the BFI Southbank, some showings in other places

02-17-2011, 07:15 PM	#286
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	Are the BFI Film Classics books any good?

02-18-2011, 12:23 AM	#288
Der Spieler Banned Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:72 Trading Score:4	I wish someone would release Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW on Blu-ray.

02-19-2011, 07:23 PM	#290
John Hodson Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009	Oh hell. Finally - finally - bought The Innocents and, as owners of the oppo BDP-83 reported, it breaks up and pixilates on my BDP-80. I was hoping that either it affected just the one model, or the issue had been sorted, but, sadly, no... Very strange. The only problem BD in my collection.

02-24-2011, 10:31 PM	#300
thedrucifer Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Kansas Blu-ray collection:167	is Base.com a reputable place? I'm way into this, considering their prices beat Amazon UK for the most part, as does their shipping. Anyone ordered from the states?

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