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Abdrewes · 07-15-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Sort of. They haven't given up on (relatively) barebones releases but they do seem to have given up on charging less for them

That's what it seems like. Which is really dissapointing because I have loved each of those releases. :/ I

Scottie · 07-15-2014, 10:28 PM

I don't think a barebones release with two interviews justifies a $39.99 price point for The Vanishing, but that's just me.

mrjohnnyb · 07-15-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

Wow! Amazing month. Ford, Fellini and Tati!

What's the matter? Welles doesn't meet your high standards?

octagon · 07-15-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

The Vanishing is pretty great. I wasn't blown away when I first saw it but the ending is as memorable as it gets IMO.

For my money

[Show spoiler]

Polaroid · 07-15-2014, 10:30 PM

Aww...

New artwork for Tati set, I loved the original artworks, especially Trafic.

New ones are nice though

LetsGetATaco · 07-15-2014, 10:32 PM

Combo releases are also done I guess?

Scottie · 07-15-2014, 10:32 PM

I will admit that I am let down in the sense that I was expecting a lot more horror-themed films coming out this month (especially Don't Look Now), but I am extremely happy with all of the films that took their place (aside from F For Fake).

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Originally Posted by LetsGetATaco

Combo releases are also done I guess?

Yup, August will be the last month.

Abdrewes · 07-15-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I don't think a barebones release with two interviews justifies a $39.99 price point for The Vanishing, but that's just me.

It's a more popular film than any of the other barebones releases (except for Blue is the Warmest Color), so $30 would be too low.

Polaroid · 07-15-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I will admit that I am let down in the sense that I was expecting a lot more horror-themed films coming out this month (especially Don't Look Now), but I am extremely happy with all of the films that took their place (aside from F For Fake).

Yeah same, superb month but I feel let down as I wanted more horror/scary

but least September has some great halloweeny films

Abdrewes · 07-15-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Yup, August will be the last month.

They're switching to BluRay only?

adamhopelies · 07-15-2014, 10:34 PM

Bemused by the animosity being shown towards F For Fake. After Kane it's my favourite Welles film, and I'm very fond of the guy.

octagon · 07-15-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LetsGetATaco

Combo releases are also done I guess?

Apparently that experiment did not go over too well.

As an aside, it would also appear that people who say *****ing on the internet is pointless might have ever so slightly underestimated the power of *****ing about stuff.

You don't always get Old Coke back but sometimes you do.

Scottie · 07-15-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

They're switching to BluRay only?

They are resorting back to their separate Blu-ray and DVD releases because apparently people haven't gotten with the times and still buy films on DVD. As a result, they don't feel they should spend the price for the Blu-ray, as well.

fahrenheit290 · 07-15-2014, 10:35 PM

Anita is happy! See from 3:00 on.

spawningblue · 07-15-2014, 10:37 PM

Disappointed not to see more horror as well. I would have loved to see The Brood or Don't Look Now, or something totally out of left field. The Vanishing is one I have been wanting to see though.

Abdrewes · 07-15-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

They are resorting back to their separate Blu-ray and DVD releases because apparently people haven't gotten with the times and still buy films on DVD. As a result, they don't feel they should spend the price for the Blu-ray, as well.

Thnks for the info. I guess that's good for me seeing as I have no use for DVD copies of a film I own on blu.

MifuneFan · 07-15-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by spawningblue

Disappointed not to see more horror as well. I would have loved to see The Brood or Don't Look Now, or something totally out of left field. The Vanishing is one I have been wanting to see though.

The Innocents could have easily been an October horror title, we just get that a month earlier

pedromvu · 07-15-2014, 10:40 PM

Wow amazing month, its been around 2 years since i have "La Dolce Vita" as my "most wanted in the collection" on their site, now to look for another worthy film to replace it

PowellPressburger · 07-15-2014, 10:40 PM

The package for Scanners is so impressive, and the booket essay by Kim Newman is nice, just wish Newman could have been able to do a commentary track for the film. I love the artwork and can't wait to watch the film but I think I will save this film for Friday or Saturday nite.

blkhrt · 07-15-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Has CC given up on the $29.99 releases? There has t been one in a long time.

I am pretty sure that they abandoned them when they switched to dual format. Whether they come back or not is another question...

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07-15-2014, 10:28 PM	#106002
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I don't think a barebones release with two interviews justifies a $39.99 price point for The Vanishing, but that's just me.

07-15-2014, 10:30 PM	#106005
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Aww... New artwork for Tati set, I loved the original artworks, especially Trafic. New ones are nice though

07-15-2014, 10:32 PM	#106006
LetsGetATaco Senior Member Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:920 Blu-ray collection:3009 Trading Score:80	Combo releases are also done I guess?

07-15-2014, 10:34 PM	#106011
adamhopelies Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield Blu-ray reviews:1	Bemused by the animosity being shown towards F For Fake. After Kane it's my favourite Welles film, and I'm very fond of the guy.

07-15-2014, 10:37 PM	#106015
spawningblue Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 4K collection:699 Blu-ray collection:5474 DVD collection:1776 Trading Score:109	Disappointed not to see more horror as well. I would have loved to see The Brood or Don't Look Now, or something totally out of left field. The Vanishing is one I have been wanting to see though.

07-15-2014, 10:40 PM	#106018
pedromvu Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Mexico 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:35 MA collection:8 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:12 Trading Score:52	Wow amazing month, its been around 2 years since i have "La Dolce Vita" as my "most wanted in the collection" on their site, now to look for another worthy film to replace it

07-15-2014, 10:40 PM	#106019
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1000 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	The package for Scanners is so impressive, and the booket essay by Kim Newman is nice, just wish Newman could have been able to do a commentary track for the film. I love the artwork and can't wait to watch the film but I think I will save this film for Friday or Saturday nite.

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