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ccfixx · 08-15-2009, 02:40 AM

"Gomorrah" is great, but for those of us who already have the UK blu-ray import, it's not that big of a deal. And all the extras seem to be the same between the two discs. The only difference I see is that the UK import has an Italian DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio track while Criterion's site lists an "uncompressed stereo" track.

I just hope that because Criterion decided to release three blu-rays in October doesn't mean that we're only gonna get one for the month of November.

CC

Furley_Ghost · 08-15-2009, 03:19 AM

Does anyone know if they plan to re-release Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in the Criterion Collection for Blu-Ray? I had the DVD version.

JJJ225 · 08-15-2009, 03:24 AM

Haven't seen Gomorrah yet (though I've heard it's excellent), but it's kind of a lackluster month.

Moviefan1203 · 08-15-2009, 03:26 AM

I'm very glad to see Gomorrah get a release. It's great film making, and I'll be adding it to my Blu-ray library for sure.

krisstivers · 08-15-2009, 04:00 AM

Hello all,

I just bought the 2006 re-issue of the "Brazil" Criterion Collection DVD. I decided to buy the single disc edition for $24.99 (versus the 3-disc edition for $59.99). I'm all for deluxe special collector's editions, but I didn't want to buy this, only to have them announce a Blu-ray release of this title in the near-future. I was hesitant to even buy it on DVD, because I want to avoid having to buy it twice. What ultimately led me to make the purchase was the fact that I'm a HUGE admirer of Terry Gilliam's work and this is the only one of his films that I've never seen (I know it's ridiculous...go easy on me). I felt that I had waited long enough.

I have a couple of questions... Do you guys feel that the single-disc version of this film is sufficient or should I have paid the extra money for the 3-disc edition? Any word on this being released on Blu-ray anytime soon (what is the likelihood of this happening)? I guess I just wanna be 100% certain I made the right choice before opening it.

VS.

pro-bassoonist · 08-15-2009, 04:03 AM

Pro-B

Kevtronn · 08-15-2009, 05:04 AM

Been waiting for U.S. Gomorrah Blu-ray! Love the cover, very unexpected!

retablo · 08-15-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by krisstivers

Hello all,

I just bought the 2006 re-issue of the "Brazil" Criterion Collection DVD. I decided to buy the single disc edition for $24.99 (versus the 3-disc edition for $59.99). I'm all for deluxe special collector's editions, but I didn't want to buy this, only to have them announce a Blu-ray release of this title in the near-future. I was hesitant to even buy it on DVD, because I want to avoid having to buy it twice. What ultimately led me to make the purchase was the fact that I'm a HUGE admirer of Terry Gilliam's work and this is the only one of his films that I've never seen (I know it's ridiculous...go easy on me). I felt that I had waited long enough.

I have a couple of questions... Do you guys feel that the single-disc version of this film is sufficient or should I have paid the extra money for the 3-disc edition? Any word on this being released on Blu-ray anytime soon (what is the likelihood of this happening)? I guess I just wanna be 100% certain I made the right choice before opening it.

The 3-disc edition is awesome, with the "Love Conquers All" edit that ruins the movie. At the time of release though, the 3-disc edition wasn't 16x9 enhanced. They later reissued the single disc with 16x9 enhancement. If you do get the box set, check to make sure its anamorphic, or its pretty much worthless.

PowellPressburger · 08-15-2009, 06:05 AM

Wow ... I have to say the new releases for BD lineup of only one title is a huge letdown... esp. since DOWNHILL RACER will only be released on DVD only. I was waiting for this and I can't believe they are passing on the BD release day and date with the DVD release. WOW.

retablo · 08-15-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Wow ... I have to say the new releases for BD lineup of only one title is a huge letdown... esp. since DOWNHILL RACER will only be released on DVD only. I was waiting for this and I can't believe they are passing on the BD release day and date with the DVD release. WOW.

Yes. Slap in the face. Sucks.

CheapChildren · 08-15-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

Kurosawa...

Anyone have any guesses which title it will be?

Beta Man · 08-15-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapChildren

Anyone have any guesses which title it will be?

Hidden Fortress.

adh56 · 08-17-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by krisstivers

Hello all,

I just bought the 2006 re-issue of the "Brazil" Criterion Collection DVD. I decided to buy the single disc edition for $24.99 (versus the 3-disc edition for $59.99). I'm all for deluxe special collector's editions, but I didn't want to buy this, only to have them announce a Blu-ray release of this title in the near-future. I was hesitant to even buy it on DVD, because I want to avoid having to buy it twice. What ultimately led me to make the purchase was the fact that I'm a HUGE admirer of Terry Gilliam's work and this is the only one of his films that I've never seen (I know it's ridiculous...go easy on me). I felt that I had waited long enough.

I have a couple of questions... Do you guys feel that the single-disc version of this film is sufficient or should I have paid the extra money for the 3-disc edition? Any word on this being released on Blu-ray anytime soon (what is the likelihood of this happening)? I guess I just wanna be 100% certain I made the right choice before opening it.

VS.

Now that you mention it, I thought they announced awhile back that Brazil was going to be the first criterion blu-ray. I guess that didn't happen.

adh56 · 08-17-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Pro-B

This movie has been looking quite tempting in the import section, I'm glad I never moved on it.

nincollector · 08-17-2009, 12:42 PM

Strange thing just occured: received two BDs of Criterion's "Last year at Marienbad". One case is thicker than the other and when I say thicker i mean the difference between the thickness of a BD case and that of a DVD case. Anyone else experienced that? Weird.

Blu Titan · 08-17-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by adh56

This movie has been looking quite tempting in the import section, I'm glad I never moved on it.

I was going to import it from Italy, but it was $50...glad I did not pull the trigger.

ccfixx · 08-17-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nincollector

Strange thing just occured: received two BDs of Criterion's "Last year at Marienbad". One case is thicker than the other and when I say thicker i mean the difference between the thickness of a BD case and that of a DVD case. Anyone else experienced that? Weird.

Yes, the there was a manufacturing problem with the first run of slipcovers for "Last Year At Marienbad," according to Criterion. The first run was thinner and made it much more difficult to remove the disc because the booklet is so thick. I was one of the people that received the thinner slipcover, so I e-mailed Criterion about it. Criterion has great customer service and promptly sent out the correct slipcovers to myself and other people who e-mailed them about it.

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Mr.White · 08-17-2009, 02:13 PM

I know it it's a DVD set(Olivier'sShakespeare) but the films Henry V and Hamlet have pretty bad PQ(print damage,etc.) and sound quality especially considering these are Criterions plus they pretty much have no extras! But Richard III looks and sounds great and it's a 2-DVD package to boot w/ extras! They claim Henry V and Halmet are restored, but I've see what's posible w/ films like The Third Man,Casablanca,Robin Hood(1938), and so on!

nincollector · 08-17-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes, the there was a manufacturing problem with the first run of slipcovers for "Last Year At Marienbad," according to Criterion. The first run was thinner and made it much more difficult to remove the disc because the booklet is so thick. I was one of the people that received the thinner slipcover, so I e-mailed Criterion about it. Criterion has great customer service and promptly sent out the correct slipcovers to myself and other people who e-mailed them about it.

CC

Interesting. Is there a link to follow to check official info regarding this matter?

PowellPressburger · 08-17-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nincollector

Interesting. Is there a link to follow to check official info regarding this matter?

If you go back pages and pages you will see it discussed there.. Criterion was even replacing the slimmer of the two packaging if you e-mailed them but since then they will not do so any longer... they reply stating they will be making an announcement soon on replacement cases for the prior releases that (my guess is for the clear case versions of Third man, Bottle Rocket etc.)

08-15-2009, 02:40 AM	#2201
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	"Gomorrah" is great, but for those of us who already have the UK blu-ray import, it's not that big of a deal. And all the extras seem to be the same between the two discs. The only difference I see is that the UK import has an Italian DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio track while Criterion's site lists an "uncompressed stereo" track. I just hope that because Criterion decided to release three blu-rays in October doesn't mean that we're only gonna get one for the month of November. CC Last edited by ccfixx; 08-15-2009 at 02:48 AM.

08-15-2009, 04:00 AM	#2205
krisstivers Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:7391 DVD collection:67 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Brazil Hello all, I just bought the 2006 re-issue of the "Brazil" Criterion Collection DVD. I decided to buy the single disc edition for $24.99 (versus the 3-disc edition for $59.99). I'm all for deluxe special collector's editions, but I didn't want to buy this, only to have them announce a Blu-ray release of this title in the near-future. I was hesitant to even buy it on DVD, because I want to avoid having to buy it twice. What ultimately led me to make the purchase was the fact that I'm a HUGE admirer of Terry Gilliam's work and this is the only one of his films that I've never seen (I know it's ridiculous...go easy on me). I felt that I had waited long enough. I have a couple of questions... Do you guys feel that the single-disc version of this film is sufficient or should I have paid the extra money for the 3-disc edition? Any word on this being released on Blu-ray anytime soon (what is the likelihood of this happening)? I guess I just wanna be 100% certain I made the right choice before opening it. VS.

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08-15-2009, 03:19 AM	#2202
Furley_Ghost Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	Does anyone know if they plan to re-release Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in the Criterion Collection for Blu-Ray? I had the DVD version.

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08-15-2009, 03:26 AM	#2204
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	I'm very glad to see Gomorrah get a release. It's great film making, and I'll be adding it to my Blu-ray library for sure.

08-15-2009, 04:03 AM	#2206
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08-15-2009, 05:04 AM	#2207
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1432 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Been waiting for U.S. Gomorrah Blu-ray! Love the cover, very unexpected!

08-15-2009, 06:05 AM	#2209
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Wow ... I have to say the new releases for BD lineup of only one title is a huge letdown... esp. since DOWNHILL RACER will only be released on DVD only. I was waiting for this and I can't believe they are passing on the BD release day and date with the DVD release. WOW.

08-17-2009, 12:42 PM	#2215
nincollector Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Strange thing just occured: received two BDs of Criterion's "Last year at Marienbad". One case is thicker than the other and when I say thicker i mean the difference between the thickness of a BD case and that of a DVD case. Anyone else experienced that? Weird.

08-17-2009, 02:13 PM	#2218
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	I know it it's a DVD set(Olivier'sShakespeare) but the films Henry V and Hamlet have pretty bad PQ(print damage,etc.) and sound quality especially considering these are Criterions plus they pretty much have no extras! But Richard III looks and sounds great and it's a 2-DVD package to boot w/ extras! They claim Henry V and Halmet are restored, but I've see what's posible w/ films like The Third Man,Casablanca,Robin Hood(1938), and so on!

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