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PowellPressburger · 03-11-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

OK all you Criterion afficianados, any word on Metropolis? We heard a few months ago that some lost footage was found and that a deal was struck with the owners of said footage...so? Whats the skinny? Rumors? Dates?

That is under license by KINO not Criterion. but nothing yet, just what they mentioned last year about new footage so they wanted to delay their BD release until they could put it out with the new footage included.

SquidPuppet · 03-11-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

That is under license by KINO not Criterion. but nothing yet, just what they mentioned last year about new footage so they wanted to delay their BD release until they could put it out with the new footage included.

Thanks. I must have gotten my wires crossed...I had thought Criterion was involved. Oh well. Thanks for the reply.

Smrtalec33 · 03-12-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Eastcoaster

I'm gonna wait till deepdiscount.com does their 20%-off sale in June and then go nuts on Blu-Ray orders. The sale usually happens around June 1-10th... worth waiting for if you're going to place a large order.
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OT, but it was 25% off last time (in November), but their blu-ray prices are horrific for the most part. The Criterions seem to be $32.60, so they'd still be $24.45 after 25% off. 400 Blows and Last Emperor are already cheaper than that at Amazon, just as an example.

bgb · 03-12-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Smrtalec33

OT, but it was 25% off last time (in November), but their blu-ray prices are horrific for the most part. The Criterions seem to be $32.60, so they'd still be $24.45 after 25% off. 400 Blows and Last Emperor are already cheaper than that at Amazon, just as an example.

400 Blows. Yeah. The best Truffaut film IMO.

Sussudio · 03-12-2009, 02:57 PM

anyone else find it interesting that the Rock release on blu is basically the criterion version, except without the criterion name? none of the others have done this, i wonder why that happened

horseflesh · 03-12-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

anyone else find it interesting that the Rock release on blu is basically the criterion version, except without the criterion name? none of the others have done this, i wonder why that happened

The special edition of The Rock was the same; it was the Criterion release in all but name.

Sussudio · 03-12-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

The special edition of The Rock was the same; it was the Criterion release in all but name.

right, that was my point/question..

zedd_117 · 03-12-2009, 04:33 PM

Yea! "El Norte" just arrived in my mailbox!

Criterion has A+ #1 shipping in my book, considering I placed the order tuesday night!

Hopefully they'll get the pre-order issue worked out on they're website so I can just order directly from there from now on. They're priceing is pretty competative. 20% daily discount, then for every $500 you spend you get a $50 Gift Code. Basically works out to 30% off if you think about it. (Spend $500 and get 10% back as a gift card)
Plus, as CCfix stated eariler in this thread if you pre-order title (which for now you can't

) they ship them out a couple weeks before the release date!

Seretur · 03-12-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

right, that was my point/question..

The rights to The Rock reverted to Disney, who then acquired the rights to the Criterion supplements, basically. At least that's what I recall -- this has been extensively discussed here at the time.

And I'm not sure, but Life of Brian seems to be somewhat of a similar story.

Anyway, hopefully tomorrow is the day they announce the new titles!

VentureRG · 03-12-2009, 05:36 PM

Waiting for my first Criterion BD--The Man Who Fell to Earth. It's been shippped so can't wait. The cost for these is nearly prohibitive as far as I'm concerned. I got this one free through Buy.com from accumulated points. That's pretty much how I obtain premium titles. Would like The Last Emperor and The Last Metro next.

Sussudio · 03-12-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Seretur

The rights to The Rock reverted to Disney, who then acquired the rights to the Criterion supplements, basically. At least that's what I recall -- this has been extensively discussed here at the time.

And I'm not sure, but Life of Brian seems to be somewhat of a similar story.

Anyway, hopefully tomorrow is the day they announce the new titles!

ah, gotya. thanks!

Seretur · 03-12-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VentureRG

Waiting for my first Criterion BD--The Man Who Fell to Earth. It's been shippped so can't wait. The cost for these is nearly prohibitive as far as I'm concerned. I got this one free through Buy.com from accumulated points. That's pretty much how I obtain premium titles. Would like The Last Emperor and The Last Metro next.

The first three have been on sale in December for something like $23, and it helps to wait for a bargain on them. Also, some are cheaper than the others -- like The Last Emperor or 400 Blows. And it always helps to put them on your Amazon wishlist, as they will appear in your Gold Box deals soon enough.

You're going to love Criterion Blu-rays.

VentureRG · 03-13-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Seretur

The first three have been on sale in December for something like $23, and it helps to wait for a bargain on them. Also, some are cheaper than the others -- like The Last Emperor or 400 Blows. And it always helps to put them on your Amazon wishlist, as they will appear in your Gold Box deals soon enough.

You're going to love Criterion Blu-rays.

Arrived today along with the 5 disc version of Planet Earth from AmazonUK ($35 shipped)--psyched for the weekend! Thanks.

Danton74 · 03-16-2009, 01:17 AM

The 400 Blows, it's a real upgrade of the SD version????

ccfixx · 03-16-2009, 02:54 AM

Hopefully, tomorrow will bring us the announcement of June's releases from Criterion!

CC

pro-bassoonist · 03-16-2009, 02:54 AM

Yes, it is. It is even an upgrade over the French MK2 BD release. Contrast and clarity are notably improved and so is, obviously, detail. This is one of the all time greatest films, so, in my opinion, investing in the best version available on the market should be very easy to justify.

Pro-B

Danton74 · 03-16-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Yes, it is. It is even an upgrade over the French MK2 BD release. Contrast and clarity are notably improved and so is, obviously, detail. This is one of the all time greatest films, so, in my opinion, investing in the best version available on the market should be very easy to justify.
Pro-B

I was already convinced. But with the MK2 version, review on the image was average. I thought it was the same master. Thank you for the answer

Purchase is insured. Perhaps a purchase doubled with Le dernier Métro.

Have the Antoine Doinel cycle in Blu-Ray would be a must.

slip81 · 03-16-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VentureRG

Waiting for my first Criterion BD--The Man Who Fell to Earth. It's been shippped so can't wait. The cost for these is nearly prohibitive as far as I'm concerned. I got this one free through Buy.com from accumulated points. That's pretty much how I obtain premium titles. Would like The Last Emperor and The Last Metro next.

I really don't think they're all that badly priced. When I first heard about Criterion making BD's I figured they'd be in the $40-50 range. But all the ones I've seen at stores are $30 or less, which in some cases is cheaper than the SD counterpart.

I really hope they give Rushmore and the Kirosawa movies the treatment soon.

Now, if only Kino would jump on the BD bandwagon. . .

Shroomhead · 03-16-2009, 01:47 PM

The only movie i want and i'm interested in to have a Criterion Collection Edition Blu-ray would be Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas.

Any word or idea on when this will be released on Blu-ray?

Seretur · 03-16-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shroomhead

The only movie i want and i'm interested in to have a Criterion Collection Edition Blu-ray would be Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas.

Any word or idea on when this will be released on Blu-ray?

Your guess is as good as anybody's. Stay tuned to their site today and every fifteenth of the month (usually, if it's not on weekends) to see which new BD titles are announced.

But only Fear and Loathing? With that catalogue of theirs? F&L is an excellent film, but surely you could find other Criterions to your liking.

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03-12-2009, 02:57 PM	#185
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	anyone else find it interesting that the Rock release on blu is basically the criterion version, except without the criterion name? none of the others have done this, i wonder why that happened

03-12-2009, 04:33 PM	#188
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	Yea! "El Norte" just arrived in my mailbox! Criterion has A+ #1 shipping in my book, considering I placed the order tuesday night! Hopefully they'll get the pre-order issue worked out on they're website so I can just order directly from there from now on. They're priceing is pretty competative. 20% daily discount, then for every $500 you spend you get a $50 Gift Code. Basically works out to 30% off if you think about it. (Spend $500 and get 10% back as a gift card) Plus, as CCfix stated eariler in this thread if you pre-order title (which for now you can't ) they ship them out a couple weeks before the release date!

03-12-2009, 05:36 PM	#190
VentureRG Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Philadelphia Blu-ray collection:84	Waiting for my first Criterion BD--The Man Who Fell to Earth. It's been shippped so can't wait. The cost for these is nearly prohibitive as far as I'm concerned. I got this one free through Buy.com from accumulated points. That's pretty much how I obtain premium titles. Would like The Last Emperor and The Last Metro next.

03-16-2009, 01:17 AM	#194
Danton74 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Montréal Blu-ray reviews:20	The 400 Blows, it's a real upgrade of the SD version????

03-16-2009, 02:54 AM	#195
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Hopefully, tomorrow will bring us the announcement of June's releases from Criterion! CC

03-16-2009, 02:54 AM	#196
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Yes, it is. It is even an upgrade over the French MK2 BD release. Contrast and clarity are notably improved and so is, obviously, detail. This is one of the all time greatest films, so, in my opinion, investing in the best version available on the market should be very easy to justify. Pro-B

03-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#199
Shroomhead Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Miami,Florida 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:3	The only movie i want and i'm interested in to have a Criterion Collection Edition Blu-ray would be Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas. Any word or idea on when this will be released on Blu-ray?

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