British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 19 - Blu-ray Forum

rkish · 03-24-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by buffetfroid

Yes. I always order multiple from amazon because it lowers the shipping total per title. With these BFI blus it's been I think 2 orders of 6 and 1 of 8. None of them have shipped yet but that appears to be a stocking issue. Haven't had significant delays in the past. I don't really care when they show up. Not a rush for me. I also def. recommend Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner among these cheap ones. Most others I haven't seen. Saw Salo years ago...don't need to own it.

Thanks...rented that from NetFlix as well...will ponder what I want to do.

Thanks to you and CC for suggestions and inspiration.

Buffalo66 · 03-24-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

That's what they keep telling me. Impressive collection you have there.

Thank you Sir/Ma'am. Hope you will enjoy RD now.

Yami · 03-24-2011, 10:17 PM

Just ordered the Bill Douglas Trilogy as it looked the most appealing of the £5.99 BFI titles. How is 'Anti-Clock'? That was the second most appealing on the list.

Buffalo66 · 03-24-2011, 10:24 PM

I just blind bought 5 BFI titles from the amazon sale!

Aristide Massaccesi · 03-25-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Yami

How is 'Anti-Clock'? That was the second most appealing on the list.

It's very experimental. I thought it was interesting, I can't compare it to anything else I've seen. If you enjoy avant-garde cinema you'll probably find it worth your time and at that price I wouldn't hesitate.

Marius Bava · 03-25-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

Just ordered the Bill Douglas Trilogy as it looked the most appealing of the £5.99 BFI titles. How is 'Anti-Clock'? That was the second most appealing on the list.

Mmm... Nicely (in a raw and strange way) processed image textures, suggestive and mind-provoking ideas. But I finished the movie with some boredom and impatience. And I'm not a blockbuster-only guy, I swear it! Maybe the screenplay was in some no man's land: too ideas for a short, not enough for a full-lenght film. From my point of view, it's not a blind buy. But it's great that BFI made this experimental films available, and I'm glad to have it in my collection.

Immersion · 03-26-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffalo66

I just blind bought 5 BFI titles from the amazon sale!

Nice! Which did you order? It is great that there are so many nice deals to be had on the BFI titles, as I was happy paying £11-14 for them, as the quality of their releases is fantastic!

BFI are the only few I ever blind buy. Winstanley turned out to be a great purchase, and although I have the Criterion version of Red Desert already I bought the BFI as I wanted to have the different booklet (as I'm a big fan of the film).

Buffalo66 · 03-26-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Immersion

Nice! Which did you order? It is great that there are so many nice deals to be had on the BFI titles, as I was happy paying £11-14 for them, as the quality of their releases is fantastic!

BFI are the only few I ever blind buy. Winstanley turned out to be a great purchase, and although I have the Criterion version of Red Desert already I bought the BFI as I wanted to have the different booklet (as I'm a big fan of the film).

All The Right Noises
London In The Raw
That Kind of Girl
Permissive
Primitive London

31 £ in total - Not bad I'd say.

KrugerIndustrial · 03-26-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffalo66

All The Right Noises
London In The Raw
That Kind of Girl
Permissive
Primitive London

31 £ in total - Not bad I'd say.

Agree. That is, if you end up loving them. There are so many films I've never seen and blind buying is always a risky business. But for 5-6£ each it's not too scary.

charnier · 03-26-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I know...I wanted to get YOUR feedback on it!

Thanks for the links though and the Pasolini BDs...might even check those out.

EDIT: Wow..just read the DVDBeaver review of the Douglas Trilogy...I might just order this now...thanks CC!

Rkish, if you only get one Pasolini BFI blu - get Arabian Nights! I love that film.

rkish · 03-26-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by charnier

Rkish, if you only get one Pasolini BFI blu - get Arabian Nights! I love that film.

Thanks charnier!

I'd like to stream all of the films of the Trilogy, but thanks for a good starting point.

rkish · 03-26-2011, 04:42 PM

MichaelB...has there been any talk about either releasing the "Mikio Naruse Collection" set or any of the films in that set on blu-ray?

rkish · 03-26-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

I really wouldn't hold your breath - from what I hear the DVD box didn't exactly break any sales records.

Thanks MichaelB...that is a real shame to hear. I'm so thrilled that the Ozus are getting their respected attention...but I'm just recently discovering Naruse.

Unfortunately, I'm hearing the same thing about the Masters of Cinema DVD set as well.

BigNickUK · 04-01-2011, 10:35 AM

Just received BFi'sA Day In the Life Post War documentaries blu ray/dvd set. Its fantastic. If you are into film,nostalgia and British social history, then its a must.
Transfers are very natural, PQ is strong with lots of grain. There is more print damage on the "Elephant Never Forgets" London tram feature but the others seem in better condition. Definitely one for the collection
2 extra films are included too. If you watch "Mr Marsh Comes To School" see if you recognise the actor playing the Career Worker, it is Reginald Marsh who played Sir Dennis Hodge, Terry Scott's Boss who he is always trying unsuccessfully to impress in Terry and June and also Paul Eddington's boss in the Good Life

rkish · 04-01-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

Just received BFi'sA Day In the Life Post War documentaries blu ray/dvd set. Its fantastic. If you are into film,nostalgia and British social history, then its a must.
Transfers are very natural, PQ is strong with lots of grain. There is more print damage on the "Elephant Never Forgets" London tram feature but the others seem in better condition. Definitely one for the collection
2 extra films are included too. If you watch "Mr Marsh Comes To School" see if you recognise the actor playing the Career Worker, it is Reginald Marsh who played Sir Dennis Hodge, Terry Scott's Boss who he is always trying unsuccessfully to impress in Terry and June and also Paul Eddington's boss in the Good Life

Thanks BigNick!

I have been considering purchasing this. Too many other things coming out now that I want. I'm still waiting on the two Ozus due in late May and I just ordered the MoC Naruse DVD boxset. Lots of good stuff coming out here in the Colonies as well.

I'll probably opt for late Spring/early Summer on this and/or wait for a slight price drop...though 11.99 BSP is still a pretty good price.

Thanks again for the feedback!

moody41 · 04-01-2011, 08:57 PM

Anyone know if BFI are planning to release any Kurosawa?

McCrutchy · 04-01-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by moody41

Anyone know if BFI are planning to release any Kurosawa?

Seven Samurai is apparently coming in September.

moody41 · 04-01-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Seven Samurai is apparently coming in September.

Was hoping for others since already got that on its way from the us although it's gotten lost on its way (2 months and waiting). Good news thou for those without a region a player thou! hopefully BFI will do a Ozu and release a load of Kurosawa within a short timespan.

KrugerIndustrial · 04-01-2011, 10:58 PM

I had to postpone my purchase of Saturday Night & Sunday Morning and Red Desert as Amazon don't have any of those BFI titles in stock. 1-3 weeks.

djvaso · 04-01-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

I had to postpone my purchase of Saturday Night & Sunday Morning and Red Desert as Amazon don't have any of those BFI titles in stock. 1-3 weeks.

But zavvi.com has all for GBP 5,85(4,95!) + free international delivery

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04-01-2011, 10:35 AM	#374
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1351 Blu-ray collection:5205 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	Just received BFi'sA Day In the Life Post War documentaries blu ray/dvd set. Its fantastic. If you are into film,nostalgia and British social history, then its a must. Transfers are very natural, PQ is strong with lots of grain. There is more print damage on the "Elephant Never Forgets" London tram feature but the others seem in better condition. Definitely one for the collection 2 extra films are included too. If you watch "Mr Marsh Comes To School" see if you recognise the actor playing the Career Worker, it is Reginald Marsh who played Sir Dennis Hodge, Terry Scott's Boss who he is always trying unsuccessfully to impress in Terry and June and also Paul Eddington's boss in the Good Life Last edited by BigNickUK; 04-01-2011 at 11:28 AM.

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03-24-2011, 10:17 PM	#363
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	Just ordered the Bill Douglas Trilogy as it looked the most appealing of the £5.99 BFI titles. How is 'Anti-Clock'? That was the second most appealing on the list.

03-24-2011, 10:24 PM	#364
Buffalo66 Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Sweden Blu-ray collection:360	I just blind bought 5 BFI titles from the amazon sale!

03-26-2011, 04:42 PM	#372
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	MichaelB...has there been any talk about either releasing the "Mikio Naruse Collection" set or any of the films in that set on blu-ray?

04-01-2011, 08:57 PM	#376
moody41 Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:286	Anyone know if BFI are planning to release any Kurosawa?

04-01-2011, 10:58 PM	#379
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	I had to postpone my purchase of Saturday Night & Sunday Morning and Red Desert as Amazon don't have any of those BFI titles in stock. 1-3 weeks.

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