The Official Network Thread

[CrockettandTubbs]

Just a minor note, but I like the layout of Network's disc specs on the back of their sleeves. And the extra features are all listed when you click 'more'. (Zavvi could learn a thing or two on that score). Very detailed.

At the moment I only have Capricorn One and Victim (both still unwatched since this January!), but i'm just making a list of possible purchases.

Black Narcissus, Countess Dracula, Hands of the Ripper... and quite a few more

[rapta]

Black Narcissus is a must-buy. Probably the best Network release I own.

[moviegeek1992]

Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

How bad is the transfer for The Last Seduction, is it an improvement over the DVD?

Nevermind, found some reviews online that argue that it's an improvement over the DVD but there's still plenty that could have been improved upon.

[CrockettandTubbs]

Registered with Network, and ordered last night:



And the 2 disc dvd of Charley Says. Grew up watching these public info films. Darth Vader as the Green Cross Code man! Surely not

[grahams76]

Originally Posted by rapta

Black Narcissus is a must-buy. Probably the best Network release I own.

Is the image quality the same as the earlier ITV blu?

[Koroshiya Ichi]

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

Registered with Network, and ordered last night:

Great selection.
I thought Michael Caine was very cool in "The Ipcress File", have since been wondering how he would've been as Mr. Bond.
Ow and if the Network-release of "Black Narcissus" is anything like the Criterion-release of that movie, you're in for a very big treat.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by grahams76

Is the image quality the same as the earlier ITV blu?

Yes, but with some of the extras from the Criterion release, better artwork and a booklet. Unless you're region-free and don't mind shelling out for the Criterion version, this is the disc to get (for just over a fiver)!

[CrockettandTubbs]

Criterion's Black Narcissus re-release had a few new features, but atm I don't have a region free player. £5.51 too good to pass up

[Member-320773]

DEADLIER THAN THE MALE arrived. Not exactly pleased. The image is soft with no detail (just look at the actor's faces when they're not in close up - there's no skin structure whatsoever).

The extras are great, though.

[grahams76]

Originally Posted by CrockettandTubbs

Criterion's Black Narcissus re-release had a few new features, but atm I don't have a region free player. £5.51 too good to pass up

Thanks for the reply - I've already got the ITV disc, so good to know the transfer is the same and there's no need to upgrade.

[Olmo]

The transfer is identical to the Criterion, however it is far superior to the ITV transfer.

They are distinctly different.

[Millibar]

Is "The Man Who Knew Too Much " a good transfer?

The U.S. Version gets a good review so I was hoping Network used the same source?

Thanks in advance

[Koroshiya Ichi]

Originally Posted by Millibar

Is "The Man Who Knew Too Much " a good transfer?

The U.S. Version gets a good review so I was hoping Network used the same source?

Thanks in advance

I have it here and always keep notes of pq & aq for my blus.
Apparently I gave "The Man Who Knew Too Much" a high score for pq, so there may be some light dirt/damage, but overall it's a nice transfer without much digital tinkering.
Not sure if it's really different from Criterion's version.
I remember comparing and didn't see much or any difference.
Hope this helps a bit.

[grahams76]

Originally Posted by Olmo

The transfer is identical to the Criterion, however it is far superior to the ITV transfer.

They are distinctly different.

OK, so thanks for alerting me that they are different. But the review of the Criterion on this site says the difference between that and the ITV is minute.

[BigNickUK]

Originally Posted by grahams76

OK, so thanks for alerting me that they are different. But the review of the Criterion on this site says the difference between that and the ITV is minute.

The itv transfer was fantastic as is the network version

[BigNickUK]

Quatermass TV series up for preorder

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Quate...lu-ray/134788/

[nitin]

in case anyone like me was wondering, the dvds are now also discounted in the Network sale. Placed a largish order for 2 dvds and 6 blus.

Surely Network cant profit form these prices? 4.59 GBP for a blu and 3.61 GBP for a DVD cannot be more than cost surely?

[Quake1028]

Looking at:

The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Young and Innocent
The Thief of Baghdad

Any reason to hold off on any of them?

[bentlollipop]

US collectors should note that the Panasonic MENU trick will enable you to play Networks Region B discs on your Region A player.

[bladelia]

I know it's a dvd, but i bought the Thriller boxset, for £18, a really spooky series from the 70's. It had a load of famous stars in it.