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retablo · 09-13-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Almost that time of month again... for new criterion blu-ray announcements

Strong rumor that Soderberg's "Che" parts 1 and 2 will be on the next list... if not Dec. then Jan., but all signs point to Dec. Crossing my fingers...

Kevtronn · 09-13-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retablo

Strong rumor that Soderberg's "Che" parts 1 and 2 will be on the next list... if not Dec. then Jan., but all signs point to Dec. Crossing my fingers...

My fingers are now crossed too! I almost forgot all about Che being released on blu-ray by criterion...

Cedromar · 09-13-2009, 03:04 AM

I've tried scrolling through the thread and can't find any confirmation, is Un Conte de Noel (A Christmas Tale) only getting a DVD release? I adored that film, but I refuse to buy a DVD when the Blu-ray exists in France.

I guess I'll just add this to the list with The Band's Visit as another beloved film doomed to not be on blu-ray for me.

Kartoon · 09-13-2009, 03:06 AM

You could have just went to Criterions site, however no there is not a blu-ray release.

Cedromar · 09-13-2009, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kartoon

You could have just went to Criterions site, however no there is not a blu-ray release.

Perhaps I should have been a little clearer and thus not receive the snarky response.

Have they confirmed that they won't be releasing a blu-ray at any point?

Moviefan1203 · 09-13-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retablo

Strong rumor that Soderberg's "Che" parts 1 and 2 will be on the next list... if not Dec. then Jan., but all signs point to Dec. Crossing my fingers...

Are they going to release it as one film? Or separately?

ccfixx · 09-13-2009, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cedromar

Have they confirmed that they won't be releasing a blu-ray at any point?

No, Criterion has not confirmed that they won't ever release "A Christmas Tale" on blu-ray, but if they were going to do so, it would sure make sense to do it in November alongside the DVD's release. So, I wouldn't expect to see it on blu-ray from Criterion anytime soon.

CC

Paurelio · 09-13-2009, 05:02 AM

I am very new to the community here so sorry if this is an obvious or silly question.... Is there a list of criterion movies that will 100% never be transfered to blu ray? Even if the list is a work in progress, just so I can plan which to buy on the old format..

Thanks...

captveg · 09-13-2009, 05:30 AM

Hoop Dreams was shot on SD video, so it's highly improbable that it would ever be released on Blu-ray.

ccfixx · 09-13-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paurelio

I am very new to the community here so sorry if this is an obvious or silly question.... Is there a list of criterion movies that will 100% never be transfered to blu ray? Even if the list is a work in progress, just so I can plan which to buy on the old format..

Thanks...

The shortest and simplest answer is "no." It's only a guessing game.

That's something I'm sure only an employee of Criterion would be able to tell you. Even then, though, I'm 99.9% sure that they wouldn't tell us. Plus, you must also take into consideration that many factors probably come into play when Criterion is deciding which films to release on blu-ray... one of the most important factors being the license to distribute these films, which will expire at some point. Then, Criterion must decide if they want to re-acquire the license from the owner, if they even can.

CC

jimonee78 · 09-13-2009, 01:57 PM

I think a list speculating on which films that would most likely never be released on Criterion blu-ray would be interesting. If Criterion were more forthcoming about which films will not be released on blu-ray it could only help them. Obviously there are films we can pretty much cross off list due to releases by other companies or rights issues.

I'm one of those who has completely stopped purchasing SD Criterions, but would gladly buy the SD DVD version of a film if I knew it would not be released on blu-ray. For example, two releases recently announced, Human Condition and Z. If Criterion were to announce that these films will not be released on blu-ray, I would purchase both SD DVD versions immediately. I used to buy 2-4 Criterion DVDs per month, now only some of the blu-rays as they trickle out. I am more than happy to fork over good money for Criterions, but not with the possibility of double-dipping.

retablo · 09-13-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Are they going to release it as one film? Or separately?

My guess would be a box set of both films together.

"According to Variety, Criterion has partnered with IFC to give some of the indie distributor's pick-ups the prestige treatment on home video. Though no official release dates have been announced yet, the Criterion/IFC alliance will be giving cinephiles Stephen Soderbergh's Che in December, and then the likes of Summer Hours and Still Walking in early '10. With actual arthouses in decline across the U.S., it's encouraging to know that some of the best recent foreign and Amerindie fare will be available in well-assembled editions on DVD and Blu-ray."

curse · 09-13-2009, 11:25 PM

What would you classify as the top 3 criterion's to own? Im anxious to try them out. thanks in advance.

Elvis · 09-14-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by curse

What would you classify as the top 3 criterion's to own? Im anxious to try them out. thanks in advance.

That are currently out on Blu?

The 400 Blows

The Seventh Seal

The Third Man

(just my my opinion though)

JJJ225 · 09-14-2009, 04:53 AM

Last Year at Marienbad
The Seventh Seal
The Third Man

Kartoon · 09-14-2009, 06:55 AM

That's a pretty broad question considering they're all completely different movies

But for me it's

The Seventh Seal
The 400 Blows
Kagemusha

curse · 09-14-2009, 05:41 PM

well i cant get them all at once. just want to get my feet wet if you know what i mean.

Zen_Amako · 09-14-2009, 08:10 PM

I just watched The Last Days of Disco on DVD and I really enjoyed it. Now I wish they had released it on Blu-ray.

retablo · 09-14-2009, 08:24 PM

I sort of miss the days when Criterion would release a $100 laserdisc set, sometimes along with a cheaper "movie-only" version for $50. I remember picking up "Repulsion" the day it came out (along with the box sets of The Abyss and Aliens both with extended cuts) and it just felt like something special. I guess back then, when all we had were non-letterbox VHS, it WAS special. Now it seems we sort of take for granted that until VHS, and really to a degree the DVD market, many films weren't even available to us, especially with top-quality video and sound. Criterion has always been my favorite of all the companies and I just wanted to applaud their work yet again.

herzog4life · 09-14-2009, 10:44 PM

My top 3 they have released so far:
Playtime
Wages of Fear
Third Man/Chungking Express

Ok so it's top 4.

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09-13-2009, 03:04 AM	#2443
Cedromar New Member Member since:Mar 2009	I've tried scrolling through the thread and can't find any confirmation, is Un Conte de Noel (A Christmas Tale) only getting a DVD release? I adored that film, but I refuse to buy a DVD when the Blu-ray exists in France. I guess I'll just add this to the list with The Band's Visit as another beloved film doomed to not be on blu-ray for me.

09-13-2009, 03:06 AM	#2444
Kartoon Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:37	You could have just went to Criterions site, however no there is not a blu-ray release.

09-13-2009, 05:02 AM	#2448
Paurelio New Member Member since:Sep 2009	I am very new to the community here so sorry if this is an obvious or silly question.... Is there a list of criterion movies that will 100% never be transfered to blu ray? Even if the list is a work in progress, just so I can plan which to buy on the old format.. Thanks...

09-13-2009, 05:30 AM	#2449
captveg Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:472 Blu-ray collection:1709 DVD collection:317 Trading Score:1	Hoop Dreams was shot on SD video, so it's highly improbable that it would ever be released on Blu-ray.

09-13-2009, 01:57 PM	#2451
jimonee78 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:New York City Blu-ray collection:386	I think a list speculating on which films that would most likely never be released on Criterion blu-ray would be interesting. If Criterion were more forthcoming about which films will not be released on blu-ray it could only help them. Obviously there are films we can pretty much cross off list due to releases by other companies or rights issues. I'm one of those who has completely stopped purchasing SD Criterions, but would gladly buy the SD DVD version of a film if I knew it would not be released on blu-ray. For example, two releases recently announced, Human Condition and Z. If Criterion were to announce that these films will not be released on blu-ray, I would purchase both SD DVD versions immediately. I used to buy 2-4 Criterion DVDs per month, now only some of the blu-rays as they trickle out. I am more than happy to fork over good money for Criterions, but not with the possibility of double-dipping.

09-13-2009, 11:25 PM	#2453
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	What would you classify as the top 3 criterion's to own? Im anxious to try them out. thanks in advance.

09-14-2009, 04:53 AM	#2455
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	Last Year at Marienbad The Seventh Seal The Third Man

09-14-2009, 06:55 AM	#2456
Kartoon Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:37	That's a pretty broad question considering they're all completely different movies But for me it's The Seventh Seal The 400 Blows Kagemusha

09-14-2009, 05:41 PM	#2457
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	well i cant get them all at once. just want to get my feet wet if you know what i mean.

09-14-2009, 08:10 PM	#2458
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I just watched The Last Days of Disco on DVD and I really enjoyed it. Now I wish they had released it on Blu-ray.

09-14-2009, 08:24 PM	#2459
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	I sort of miss the days when Criterion would release a $100 laserdisc set, sometimes along with a cheaper "movie-only" version for $50. I remember picking up "Repulsion" the day it came out (along with the box sets of The Abyss and Aliens both with extended cuts) and it just felt like something special. I guess back then, when all we had were non-letterbox VHS, it WAS special. Now it seems we sort of take for granted that until VHS, and really to a degree the DVD market, many films weren't even available to us, especially with top-quality video and sound. Criterion has always been my favorite of all the companies and I just wanted to applaud their work yet again.

09-14-2009, 10:44 PM	#2460
herzog4life Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Austin, TX 4K collection:490 Blu-ray collection:1963	My top 3 they have released so far: Playtime Wages of Fear Third Man/Chungking Express Ok so it's top 4.

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