British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread - Page 452 - Blu-ray Forum

Sifox211 · 11-15-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wabrit

That's what I feared would come to pass - all of the BFI's first wave were coverd either by the AE discs and/or Criterion's Region A releases; I just wish they had chosen at least a couple of films that hadn't already been covered elsewhere.

So it isn’t only Criterion making a habit of releasing stuff that’s already been on the market and ignoring the hundreds of titles they could release to fill some gaps! Is this some strange prestige mark for boutique labels?

M A · 11-15-2022, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sifox211

So it isn’t only Criterion making a habit of releasing stuff that’s already been on the market and ignoring the hundreds of titles they could release to fill some gaps! Is this some strange prestige mark for boutique labels?

To be fair, I believe the AE discs had been OOP for quite a while before the BFI discs came out.

koberulz · 11-16-2022, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by minister_x

They do send out dispatch emails. Pre-Covid they used to send items out the week before release, but since then it's frequently been in release week. However, it looked like that had changed to early dispatch a couple of months back - will be a shame if they've reverted to release week once more.

Well it's now after the release date and it still hasn't shipped.

minister_x · 11-16-2022, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by koberulz

Well it's now after the release date and it still hasn't shipped.

That sucks. The latest I think I've had a BFI order ship was the Wednesday after release date, so I'd be tempted to send them an email checking the status. Hopefully it dispatches soon, but it's a bit poor it hasn't already.

CelestialAgent · 11-16-2022, 03:29 PM

RIP Ron Peck, director of the long OOP Nighthawks and Strip Jack Naked (Second Run had previously released a DVD before the BFI release, while Network released Empire State), has died of cancer at 74. Though other LGBT films had been made before Nighthawks, like Victim, and other filmmakers like Jarman (who makes a cameo in the film) were emerging around the same time, it was notable for depicting the gay club scene before AIDS decimated it, and normalising being a gay teacher before Section 28 formed new restrictions the following decade.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/202...-peck-obituary

Nedoflanders · 11-16-2022, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by M A

To be fair, I believe the AE discs had been OOP for quite a while before the BFI discs came out.

Not that long. In fact, the Antoine Doinel set still regularly turns up (albeit at RRP) and several of the separate releases remain available.

Like others, I'm waiting for the upcoming MGM-owned titles from Kino. Apparently due in February.

trobrianders · 11-16-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nedoflanders

Not that long. In fact, the Antoine Doinel set still regularly turns up (albeit at RRP) and several of the separate releases remain available.

Like others, I'm waiting for the upcoming MGM-owned titles from Kino. Apparently due in February.

February? Last I heard, admittedly weeks ago, KL_Insider in the kino thread was saying 2022. You've obviously heard something.

Yami · 11-16-2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

February? Last I heard, admittedly weeks ago, KL_Insider in the kino thread was saying 2022. You've obviously heard something.

They're all due out on February 14th

trobrianders · 11-16-2022, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

They're all due out on February 14th

Thanks. Good to have a firm date at last. Though I can't tell from that link who is announcing those dates or where they were posted. What is HTF? Anyway KL Insider has today announced in the Kino thread feb 14th for The Bride Wore Black so it sounds reliable.

wabrit · 11-16-2022, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

Thanks. Good to have a firm date at last. Though I can't tell from that link who is announcing those dates or where they were posted. What is HTF? Anyway KL Insider has today announced in the Kino thread feb 14th for The Bride Wore Black so it sounds reliable.

HTF = Home Theater (sic) Forum I think.

If not BFI, then would any UK label pick these up? If all else fails I'd opt for the KL releases but ...

Dailyan · 11-16-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wabrit

HTF = Home Theater (sic) Forum I think.

If not BFI, then would any UK label pick these up? If all else fails I'd opt for the KL releases but ...

I could see Radiance potentially releasing them since I believe they have an active MGM deal. I would say Eureka, as another possibility, but they seemed to of given up on French cinema years ago.

trobrianders · 11-16-2022, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wabrit

HTF = Home Theater (sic) Forum I think.

If not BFI, then would any UK label pick these up? If all else fails I'd opt for the KL releases but ...

Same here. Got a standard response from BFI a couple of months ago, "No plans at present etc." but maybe down the line. I just can't wait to get hold of them. Never seen most of them.

wabrit · 11-16-2022, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

I could see Radiance potentially releasing them since I believe they have an active MGM deal. I would say Eureka, as another possibility, but they seemed to of given up on French cinema years ago.

I can't see Eureka having the inclination any more; if only Truffaut had made more Kung Fu films.

wabrit · 11-16-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

Same here. Got a standard response from BFI a couple of months ago, "No plans at present etc." but maybe down the line. I just can't wait to get hold of them. Never seen most of them.

Adele, L'Enfant Sauvage and La Chambre Verte are absolutely top-tier Truffaut; I think the latter might be my favourite. L'Argent de Poche is horribly twee though.

Ste7en · 11-16-2022, 08:46 PM

With the single-disc release of Judgment at Nuremberg, I've just realised that I didn't pick up the two-disc set. I foolishly thought that I had...

Does anyone know if it is still available anywhere?

minister_x · 11-16-2022, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ste7en

With the single-disc release of Judgment at Nuremberg, I've just realised that I didn't pick up the two-disc set. I foolishly thought that I had...

Does anyone know if it is still available anywhere?

Looks like HMV still has it:

https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ra...t-at-nuremberg

FaceInTheLeaves · 11-16-2022, 09:06 PM

Eve’s Bayou was brilliant. Debbi Morgan’s fantastic as Mozelle.

And I can’t believe I finally have a Lost Highway disc that uses the U.S. one-sheet artwork. I could stare at it all day.

trobrianders · 11-16-2022, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ste7en

With the single-disc release of Judgment at Nuremberg, I've just realised that I didn't pick up the two-disc set. I foolishly thought that I had...

Does anyone know if it is still available anywhere?

cex has it pre-owned £10 + £1.95

Ste7en · 11-17-2022, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by minister_x

Looks like HMV still has it:

https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ra...t-at-nuremberg

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

cex has it pre-owned £10 + £1.95

Awesome! Thanks guys. I ordered from HMV in the end as I've little faith in CEX handling the DVD.

Can't believe I didn't spot it on either site... losing my touch

magnetiques · 11-17-2022, 01:25 PM

most won't be interested in this, but fopp didn't have naked in stock but 4 people had it on order—i wonder if any of them are here?

got to finally use my kantar gift card which fopp accept thank f, scored draughtsman's contract for £10. back of the net.

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11-16-2022, 03:29 PM	#9025
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2172 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	RIP Ron Peck, director of the long OOP Nighthawks and Strip Jack Naked (Second Run had previously released a DVD before the BFI release, while Network released Empire State), has died of cancer at 74. Though other LGBT films had been made before Nighthawks, like Victim, and other filmmakers like Jarman (who makes a cameo in the film) were emerging around the same time, it was notable for depicting the gay club scene before AIDS decimated it, and normalising being a gay teacher before Section 28 formed new restrictions the following decade. https://www.theguardian.com/film/202...-peck-obituary

11-16-2022, 08:46 PM	#9035
Ste7en Blu-ray Baron Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:909 Blu-ray collection:7765 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	With the single-disc release of Judgment at Nuremberg, I've just realised that I didn't pick up the two-disc set. I foolishly thought that I had... Does anyone know if it is still available anywhere?

11-16-2022, 09:06 PM	#9037
FaceInTheLeaves Senior Member Member since:May 2011 Location:United Kingdom	Eve’s Bayou was brilliant. Debbi Morgan’s fantastic as Mozelle. And I can’t believe I finally have a Lost Highway disc that uses the U.S. one-sheet artwork. I could stare at it all day.

11-17-2022, 01:25 PM	#9040
magnetiques Senior Member Member since:Mar 2017	most won't be interested in this, but fopp didn't have naked in stock but 4 people had it on order—i wonder if any of them are here? got to finally use my kantar gift card which fopp accept thank f, scored draughtsman's contract for £10. back of the net.

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