British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 232 - Blu-ray Forum

ravenus · 02-09-2018, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Levon

Wondering if anyone can help me here?

So I'm wanting to delve into Spanish cinema but I only really know of El Sur, which I plan to pick up soon. Can anyone recommend some classics that are available on blu ray? (preferably UK releases) It would be greatly appreciated.

Gracias

Apart from what DefLeppard has suggested, this is a terrific film (US release but region free):

Jr7936 · 02-09-2018, 03:33 AM

I really like the packaging of the jarman set. looks classy

Si Parallel Universe · 02-09-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

Apart from what DefLeppard has suggested, this is a terrific film (US release but region free):

Cohen are top notch quality too.

Levon · 02-09-2018, 07:58 AM

It's no letting me multi quote unfortunately (perhaps I'm doing something wrong).

Thanks a lot for the recommendations, some aren't of the genres I typically watch but I'm really wanting to learn as much about Spain as possible from history books, music, cinema and so on.

Really appreciated folks!

Alan Clarke · 02-09-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by grahams76

I must say i find it exceedingly odd that your avatar is of Sight & Sound editor Nick James. Weird.

Surely no odd than an avatar featuring a light beam illuminating what appears to be a really strange desert place?

Nick's an old friend, btw.

DefLeppard · 02-09-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by havalina

BFI has also done Cria Cuervos, which is v.good film. Studio Canal have released a boxset of early Almodovar and some of his later stuff is also on blu.

but in general, classic Spanish cinema is very poorly served on bluray in UK, not sure about imports. No idea what the score is with Viridiana and Exterminating Angel, for example - Arrow did DVDs but no sign of blus that I know of.

Great film. Unsure if the re-print has booklet or not but first print (which I own) is being listed at silly price on Amz.

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Originally Posted by ravenus

Apart from what DefLeppard has suggested, this is a terrific film (US release but region free):

Couldn't agree with you more on this.Bunuel, Fernando Rey and Catherine Deneuve! Great film and a nice cover art (ignoring that big C) so will be getting this Cohen version eventually even though the AE box set is top of my wishlist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levon

It's no letting me multi quote unfortunately (perhaps I'm doing something wrong).

Thanks a lot for the recommendations, some aren't of the genres I typically watch but I'm really wanting to learn as much about Spain as possible from history books, music, cinema and so on.

Really appreciated folks!

You can find a lot of these ones on Amz Spain (since it is Region B) like the below one- legit release by Fox with eng sub. Vacas covert art reminds me of Pink Floyd's Atom heart mother album's cover. Spirit of the Beehive is another classic by Erice but Eng subtitled one is long OOP [Criterion DVD].

CrockettandTubbs · 02-09-2018, 03:23 PM

There's a lot of upcoming titles from BFI (it's in the news section, but I always forget to look there):

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=22846

Must get 'An Actor's Revenge' - March 26th (been meaning to see that for ages).

BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION of the film.

Special features:

New audio commentary by critic, programmer, and Japanese film expert Tony Rayns

100 Years of Japanese Film (Nagisa Oshima, 1995, 52 mins): the award winning director of In the Realm of the Senses (1976), explores the first century of Japanese cinema

Oriental Splendour, Japan Pays Homage, To Rid Their Souls of Evil, and In Old Japan (1927-1930, 4 mins): four films about Japan made for the Topical Budget newsreel

Fully illustrated booklet with new writing by James Bell, Espen Bale, and Vic Pratt, plus original review and full film credits.

Cremildo · 02-09-2018, 03:26 PM

A breathtaking set of announcements from BFI.

I never thought I'd live to see The Touch getting a quality release. Day one purchase for me. (and spare me the "it's a bad movie why bother" comments - I'm glad you had the chance to watch it and form an opinion; I haven't). Definitely in for the other Bergman and the Ichikawa as well.

Olmo · 02-09-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

A breathtaking set of announcements from BFI.

I never thought I'd live to see The Touch getting a quality release. Day one purchase for me. (and spare me the "it's a bad movie why bother" comments - I'm glad you had the chance to watch it and form an opinion; I haven't). Definitely in for the other Bergman and the Ichikawa as well.

Preemptive arguing is a good idea, especially if you're heading out without your phone.

Cremildo · 02-09-2018, 03:49 PM

Final Magic Flute cover art:

DefLeppard · 02-09-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Final Magic Flute cover art:

[Show spoiler]

I like the new cover art but the one we had before this was nice too and I hope it'd make it as booklet front art.

Si Parallel Universe · 02-09-2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DefLeppard

I like the new cover art but the one we had before this was nice too and I hope it'd make it as booklet front art.

Shame. I like the 'not final' Artwork

Cremildo · 02-09-2018, 07:06 PM

I definitely prefer the temp art, too. Oh, well...

CrockettandTubbs · 02-09-2018, 07:46 PM

Those two psycho rabbits look like they want to shove those pipes somewhere special

magnetiques · 02-09-2018, 07:51 PM

i'm just glad they moved on from having that bfi font on every cover.

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Originally Posted by Jr7936

I really like the packaging of the jarman set. looks classy

wow that is one of the best looking sets i've ever seen. has it been posted in this thread yet? just in case:

beadelf · 02-12-2018, 12:55 PM

so happy we are getting Taste of Honey on blu at last, the set looks great.

Eeeper · 02-12-2018, 10:39 PM

I'd preordered An Actor's Revenge last week before I realised that Criterion was also putting out a version of their own. But the specs on both equal each other out and the 4k source seems to be coming from the same place, so I'm keeping my BFI copy.

CrockettandTubbs · 02-13-2018, 03:31 PM

The Magic Flute is now in HMV's 2 for £25:

https://store.hmv.com/film-tv/blu-ray/the-magic-flute

Never seen it - may add MoC's 'Cure' into the order now

They're both released on 23rd April.

CrockettandTubbs · 02-13-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Final Magic Flute cover art:

If Bergman had directed

[Show spoiler]

'Lord of the Rings'.

Chap on the cover looks suspiciously like:

[Show spoiler]

Si Parallel Universe · 02-13-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

If Bergman had directed

[Show spoiler]

'Lord of the Rings'.

Chap on the cover looks suspiciously like:

[Show spoiler]

Cloning is a Hobbit of theirs

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02-09-2018, 03:33 AM	#4622
Jr7936 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1299 DVD collection:167 Digital collection:49 Trading Score:245	I really like the packaging of the jarman set. looks classy

02-09-2018, 07:58 AM	#4624
Levon Senior Member Member since:Mar 2017 Location:Scotland 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:628 DVD collection:116	It's no letting me multi quote unfortunately (perhaps I'm doing something wrong). Thanks a lot for the recommendations, some aren't of the genres I typically watch but I'm really wanting to learn as much about Spain as possible from history books, music, cinema and so on. Really appreciated folks!

02-09-2018, 03:23 PM	#4627
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	There's a lot of upcoming titles from BFI (it's in the news section, but I always forget to look there): https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=22846 Must get 'An Actor's Revenge' - March 26th (been meaning to see that for ages). BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION of the film. Special features: New audio commentary by critic, programmer, and Japanese film expert Tony Rayns 100 Years of Japanese Film (Nagisa Oshima, 1995, 52 mins): the award winning director of In the Realm of the Senses (1976), explores the first century of Japanese cinema Oriental Splendour, Japan Pays Homage, To Rid Their Souls of Evil, and In Old Japan (1927-1930, 4 mins): four films about Japan made for the Topical Budget newsreel Fully illustrated booklet with new writing by James Bell, Espen Bale, and Vic Pratt, plus original review and full film credits.

02-09-2018, 03:26 PM	#4628
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:1052 Trading Score:51	A breathtaking set of announcements from BFI. I never thought I'd live to see The Touch getting a quality release. Day one purchase for me. (and spare me the "it's a bad movie why bother" comments - I'm glad you had the chance to watch it and form an opinion; I haven't). Definitely in for the other Bergman and the Ichikawa as well.

02-09-2018, 03:49 PM	#4630
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:1052 Trading Score:51	Final Magic Flute cover art:

02-09-2018, 07:06 PM	#4633
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:1052 Trading Score:51	I definitely prefer the temp art, too. Oh, well...

02-09-2018, 07:46 PM	#4634
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	Those two psycho rabbits look like they want to shove those pipes somewhere special

02-12-2018, 12:55 PM	#4636
beadelf Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:London 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 64	so happy we are getting Taste of Honey on blu at last, the set looks great.

02-12-2018, 10:39 PM	#4637
Eeeper Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dublin, Ireland 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:648 Trading Score:1	I'd preordered An Actor's Revenge last week before I realised that Criterion was also putting out a version of their own. But the specs on both equal each other out and the 4k source seems to be coming from the same place, so I'm keeping my BFI copy.

02-13-2018, 03:31 PM	#4638
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	The Magic Flute is now in HMV's 2 for £25: https://store.hmv.com/film-tv/blu-ray/the-magic-flute Never seen it - may add MoC's 'Cure' into the order now They're both released on 23rd April.

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