British Film Institute (BFI) Discussion Thread

[Judex]

Originally Posted by Marcus Aurelius

Just had the neighbour down the road kindly come round with the parcel containing Aguirre and Nosferatu.Amazon did a great job with the packaging as well.

They are very fine steelbooks in terms of artistic presentation and the PQ is superb.

When is the release date for the BFI's A Farewell To Arms Judex ?

September 22nd

[Marcus Aurelius]

Originally Posted by Judex

September 22nd

Thank you very much Judex. If I had been a little more alert I would have gone to the website at Amazon to check this as I just have to see it if is available for pre-ordering.

Pre-order price is £19-99 which no doubt will be down to £13-14 in no time at all.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Farewell-Arm...rewell+To+Arms

A definite buy and hopefully it will match the Kino release in all respects.

[salad]

Apparently the 'Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1963-1974' set has been pushed back a week, at least based on an update sent from Amazon.

[nitin]

damn I was really looking forward to that

[crazyman]

Originally Posted by salad

Apparently the 'Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1963-1974' set has been pushed back a week, at least based on an update sent from Amazon.

I really want to get this but I don't want people to think I'm a sex pest. Will the BFI please change the cover?

[ravenus]

^I'd say nuts to the people that make spot judgments like that without at least bothering to ask you (politely) about the set and why you have it.

[David M]

Originally Posted by crazyman

I really want to get this but I don't want people to think I'm a sex pest. Will the BFI please change the cover?

How very British

Can't you just order it on Amazon if you're afraid to leave the store with it?

[huntauk]

Originally Posted by MichaelB

Ah, but then he'll probably end up on some kind of database, most likely for life.

I have the Borowczyk set ordered to put aside for my 30th later in the year. The gift is being given to me by my dear old Mum. In fact, I'd be disappointed if there wasn't some scandalous cover art within the set!

[Michael Harper]

I would love to see the BFI release more films similar to The Great White Silence and The Epic of Everest! Anybody know about any possible future releases similar to those?

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by crazyman

I really want to get this but I don't want people to think I'm a sex pest. Will the BFI please change the cover?

So the BFI should change the cover because you have problems owning a release with a bit of nudity on the front cover? No sexual acts or anything, just a naked woman painted in red?

And you are considering skipping what looks like to be a wonderful, and inexpensive, box set, by the wonderful people from the BFI, just because of that?

Your call, but you really shouldn't let your insecurity regarding what other people might think of your tastes and hobbies getting in the way of your enjoyment.

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by huntauk

I have the Borowczyk set ordered to put aside for my 30th later in the year. The gift is being given to me by my dear old Mum. In fact, I'd be disappointed if there wasn't some scandalous cover art within the set!

I have that pre-ordered too.

It's going to be an expensive month. In the UK, the following box sets will be released in a 30 day or so period:
-Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1964-1974
-Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection
-The Werner Herzog Collection
-Jacques Tati Collection

I already had to cancel a couple of individual films, otherwise I'll have to file for bankruptcy.

[BAKA]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I have that pre-ordered too.

It's going to be an expensive month. In the UK, the following box sets will be released in a 30 day or so period:
-Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1964-1974
-Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection
-The Werner Herzog Collection
-Jacques Tati Collection

I already had to cancel a couple of individual films, otherwise I'll have to file for bankruptcy.

Not to mention the B&N 50% off Criterion sale the same month. Delays seem to irk a lot of people, but I'm hoping the Herzog set gets bumped to August to be honest. I think the tentative date for the Twin Peaks set is in July too, but I'm sure that'll get pushed back.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I have that pre-ordered too.

It's going to be an expensive month. In the UK, the following box sets will be released in a 30 day or so period:
-Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1964-1974
-Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection
-The Werner Herzog Collection
-Jacques Tati Collection

I already had to cancel a couple of individual films, otherwise I'll have to file for bankruptcy.

Yup. I didn't even dare tempting myself with the Tati set, and just cancelled Camera Obscura...I might regret it later on, though I do know someone who's buying it so perhaps I might ask to borrow it one day. Herzog is a must though - no cancelling going on there!

[mattyl149]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I have that pre-ordered too.

It's going to be an expensive month. In the UK, the following box sets will be released in a 30 day or so period:
-Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1964-1974
-Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection
-The Werner Herzog Collection
-Jacques Tati Collection

I already had to cancel a couple of individual films, otherwise I'll have to file for bankruptcy.

And slightly earlier in June is the Chris Marker Collection, although this one is slightly cheaper

[blooregard_q_kazoo]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I have that pre-ordered too.

It's going to be an expensive month. In the UK, the following box sets will be released in a 30 day or so period:
-Alain Robbe-Grillet: Six Films 1964-1974
-Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection
-The Werner Herzog Collection
-Jacques Tati Collection

I already had to cancel a couple of individual films, otherwise I'll have to file for bankruptcy.

And there's the Twin Peaks box set...

[rapta]

Originally Posted by blooregard_q_kazoo

And there's the Twin Peaks box set...

Yes that too. And Deadwood as well. I had to cancel Camera Obscura unfortunately as I can't really warrant a £60 blind-buy. I am however getting the Chris Marker and Werner Herzog sets, and have also pre-ordered Twin Peaks, Deadwood and the Stray Cat Rock collection.

July looks to be the best month to me though - Black Narcissus (Network), Under The Skin (with slip + black amaray), Harold & Maude (MoC), Herzog set (BFI), Eyes Without A Face (BFI), Twin Peaks (absolute ultimate edition by the sounds of it) and Branded To Kill (Arrow). That's if everything goes to plan and release dates aren't put back!

EDIT: also forgot...Godfrey Reggio's Visitors too

[Mansinthe]

i already own the Eyes without Face Criterion.. and Branded to Kill as well

but i really have to get my hands on a copy of Phantom of the Opera from BFI

[Myshkin]

Don't know if this has already been posted but I've just preordered Herzog Blu Collection from Zavvi, as it's not only cheaper than anywhere else I could find (£50) but there's a 10% off code too.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Aunt Peg

Very happy about the latest Greenaway. Blind buy for me as I very much like/love most of his work.

as I was watching this I was thinking this would look amazing in 3D.

very very excited this got announced! Day 1 purchase...


now someone PLEASE RELEASE a blu of Prospero's Books !!

I don't see an Amazon pre-order page for this, but Zavvi has one up.

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/goltziu.../10957194.html

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by robsinden

BFI DVD releases announced for August/September 2014

well wait, NOW the link makes no mention of the Greenaway release ... ...