British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 16 - Blu-ray Forum

rkish · 02-24-2011, 11:28 PM

Hey...I got my copy of "The Valley" yesterday...I won't be able to watch it until Saturday.

Has anyone watched this yet and if so, what did you think?

WrongEyedJesus · 02-25-2011, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thedrucifer

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?

They are a well established site and I've had no problems with any orders. I'm afraid I can't comment about sales to the USA as I'm UK based.

buffetfroid · 02-25-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by John Hodson

Typically, Oppo has replied in quick time:

Well crap. I'm going to hang on to my copy since I will get a secondary player at some point down the line. Makes me hesitant about BFI titles though.

John Hodson · 02-26-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by buffetfroid

Well crap. I'm going to hang on to my copy since I will get a secondary player at some point down the line. Makes me hesitant about BFI titles though.

Exactly my position. I'm told The Edge Of The World also suffers, so that's one upgrade that will have to wait.

irascian · 02-26-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Hey...I got my copy of "The Valley" yesterday...I won't be able to watch it until Saturday.

Has anyone watched this yet and if so, what did you think?

Hated it. Found watching it a chore. Self-indulgent, dull and really not needing an HD release at all given the quality of the source material.

buffetfroid · 02-26-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by John Hodson

Exactly my position. I'm told The Edge Of The World also suffers, so that's one upgrade that will have to wait.

Good to know. I was thinking of upgrading as well. Guess I'll hang on to my dvd.

adamhopelies · 02-27-2011, 05:22 PM

Most BFI Blu-rays are only £5.95 at Zavvi today and tomorrow only!

http://www.zavvi.com/offers/mega-mon...NZ-_2087017558

rkish · 02-27-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by irascian

Hated it. Found watching it a chore. Self-indulgent, dull and really not needing an HD release at all given the quality of the source material.

Well...I finally watched it this morning. It's like a cross between "Easy Rider", "Baraka" and arthouse. I have to differ with you on the PQ...there are a lot of scenes that look very impressive, considering the age of this film.

I figure that you're either a fan of this film or not. I think this was one of the first attempts at filming the aboriginies in their "home".

I haven't watched the short films yet, but will let you know what I think.

Der Spieler · 02-28-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Most BFI Blu-rays are only £5.95 at Zavvi today and tomorrow only!

http://www.zavvi.com/offers/mega-mon...NZ-_2087017558

Great! They didn't even charge any shipping to Canada!

I got RED DESERT for 9 canuck bucks!

rkish · 02-28-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

I haven't watched it myself yet, but since Nestor Almendros was one of the greatest cinematographers in the world at that point in his career (he'd win a richly-deserved Oscar for Days of Heaven later that decade) and since the new HD transfer was supervised and approved by the film's director (Almendros died many years ago), I'd be surprised if it had no visual merit whatsoever.

I walked into this film with no big expectations and bought it, based on the soundtrack and a curiosity of the subject matter.

I thought the cinematography was beautiful...color schemes gorgeous and the resolution pretty good and consistent for an almost 40 year old film.

Hey...it's a bit "hippy-dippy", but I expected that. The scenes of the journey were beautiful and the interactions with the aboriginies educational and sweet.

There were trailers included for three of Schroder's films, including this one and "More". Any talk of BFI releasing "More" on blu MichaelB?

zombeaner · 02-28-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Der Spieler

Great! They didn't even charge any shipping to Canada!

I got RED DESERT for 9 canuck bucks!

Dang it! I should have waited a day!

Der Spieler · 02-28-2011, 06:58 PM

Why?

zombeaner · 02-28-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Der Spieler

Why?

I paid 6.95 plus shipping from BlahDVD for the Trilogy of Life on Saturday and it has already shipped.

toddly6666 · 03-03-2011, 03:08 PM

I just got The Valley blu-ray yesterday in the mail and thought it was great. Here's my blu-ray user review:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-V...1/#UserReviews

TJS_Blu · 03-06-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRats

Any news of a blu release of Robinson In Ruins? Amazon are listing a DVD for 20th June but no mention of a blu

I tried to add it to the Db last night, but the admin didn't approve. Presumably due to its unconfirmed status, who knows, I may have screwed something up

. Anyway the cover art is up. Dual Format.

HotRats · 03-09-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I tried to add it to the Db last night, but the admin didn't approve. Presumably due to its unconfirmed status, who knows, I may have screwed something up

. Anyway the cover art is up. Dual Format.

Thanks for that. Just ordered it from Amazon

nightcrawler · 03-13-2011, 06:40 PM

Question to those that know their Japanese cinema/Ozu films better than me...

I recently saw Tokyo Story (first time) and really enjoyed it. Considering the slow pace of the film the 2+ hours seemed to fly by. Anyway, I noticed that the BFI have released the "Noriko Trilogy", comprising of Late Spring, Early Summer and the aforementioned Tokyo Story. Is this literally the same character in all 3 films? Is it the same actors playing the same relatives in all 3 films? Forgive my ignorance but have only seen Tokyo Story so far, but really liked the Noriko character (and the actress playing her) in that film.

nightcrawler · 03-13-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

No - she just happens to be called Noriko and is played by the same actress (Setsuko Hara). There's no evidence from the films themselves that she's the same character.

But please don't let that put you off - the other two films are at least as good as Tokyo Story, if not better. Tokyo Story is regarded disproportionately highly in Ozu's output more because for many decades it was the easiest of his films to see in the West, not because it was necessarily the most creatively outstanding.

Thanks for your reply

Will go ahead and order these two films now. Most sites are doing them for £12.99 each at the moment (Dual format editions). If I like these as well what other Ozu films should I seek out?

adamhopelies · 03-14-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nightcrawler

Thanks for your reply

Will go ahead and order these two films now. Most sites are doing them for £12.99 each at the moment (Dual format editions). If I like these as well what other Ozu films should I seek out?

Zavvi are doing the three films you mentioned for £8.95 each for Monday only.

Leterface · 03-14-2011, 09:09 AM

Does the Ozu films come in standard blue Amaray package or are the cases transparent? Witch BFI BD's are packed in the transparent cases?

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02-24-2011, 11:28 PM	#301
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hey...I got my copy of "The Valley" yesterday...I won't be able to watch it until Saturday. Has anyone watched this yet and if so, what did you think?

02-27-2011, 05:22 PM	#307
adamhopelies Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield Blu-ray reviews:1	Most BFI Blu-rays are only £5.95 at Zavvi today and tomorrow only! http://www.zavvi.com/offers/mega-mon...NZ-_2087017558

02-28-2011, 06:58 PM	#312
Der Spieler Banned Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:72 Trading Score:4	Why?

03-03-2011, 03:08 PM	#314
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	I just got The Valley blu-ray yesterday in the mail and thought it was great. Here's my blu-ray user review: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-V...1/#UserReviews

03-13-2011, 06:40 PM	#317
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	Question to those that know their Japanese cinema/Ozu films better than me... I recently saw Tokyo Story (first time) and really enjoyed it. Considering the slow pace of the film the 2+ hours seemed to fly by. Anyway, I noticed that the BFI have released the "Noriko Trilogy", comprising of Late Spring, Early Summer and the aforementioned Tokyo Story. Is this literally the same character in all 3 films? Is it the same actors playing the same relatives in all 3 films? Forgive my ignorance but have only seen Tokyo Story so far, but really liked the Noriko character (and the actress playing her) in that film.

03-14-2011, 09:09 AM	#320
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Does the Ozu films come in standard blue Amaray package or are the cases transparent? Witch BFI BD's are packed in the transparent cases?

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