The Color of Pomegranates (1969) : Limited Edition Blu-ray by Second Sight - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Ste7en · 01-16-2018, 10:44 AM

What is a 'perfect-bound book'? One where the pages aren't upside down?

stepeanut · 01-16-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ste7en

What is a 'perfect-bound book'? One where the pages aren't upside down?

It’s a term used in publishing for a book bound with glue, as opposed to stitching.

Like this one:

Ste7en · 01-16-2018, 10:58 AM

Oh, I know those ones. If they aren't done right the pages fall out

Shame, stitching is best.

malcy30 · 01-16-2018, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepeanut

It’s a term used in publishing for a book bound with glue, as opposed to stitching.

Like this one:

Or for BD booklets it tends to differentiate a stapled booklet vs one which is glued with a spine as in this case.

jfearnside · 01-16-2018, 04:07 PM

I have Second Sight's very good 2011 DVD release of this. It sounds like this new Blu-ray should be a significant upgrade. I'll probably keep both editions. The DVD has the 70-minute Yutkevich cut and a few features that won't be ported over to the packed new Blu-ray, though that will definitely be worth a buy for having the full 77-minute Armenian release in high def along with all the new features and the book.

EDIT: Now I'm a little confused. Second Sight is saying that they will includes both cuts of the film (link below), but the specs listed don't include some of the features listed on this thread, and which I've seen elsewhere.

http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk/ne...ition-box-set/

jfearnside · 01-16-2018, 05:19 PM

Okay, I think I've tracked down the latest specs on this. It looks like some of what was reported earlier is now outdated. Below is a review posted today and a full listing of specs. Basically, the Blu set is going to be everything that was on Second Sight's DVD release and a whole lot more, including both cuts of the film.

http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=5099

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=45215

jfearnside · 01-16-2018, 09:30 PM

Extra, extra: Criterion has just announced that they will be releasing The Color of Pomegranates in April! Looks like one disc, Armenian cut only, different extras than Second Sight.

https://www.criterion.com/films/2921...-pomegranates/

ravenus · 01-17-2018, 08:30 AM

I'm sure the Second Sight release is a labor of love and it sounds hugely tempting, but I also dozed off multiple times while watching the film on their DVD. It's very pretty but I could have done with more context. Perhaps I should actually see some of the extras on that disc.

CouncilSpectre · 01-17-2018, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfearnside

Extra, extra: Criterion has just announced that they will be releasing The Color of Pomegranates in April! Looks like one disc, Armenian cut only, different extras than Second Sight.

https://www.criterion.com/films/2921...-pomegranates/

Timely, but I think I'll stick with the SS release. Difficult seeing it being topped tbh.

Dougling · 01-18-2018, 09:08 AM

Just got an e-mail from HMV advising this has been delayed until 19/02. Personally I don’t mind waiting a little longer for the best possible release, but I thought people might like to know.

rapta · 01-18-2018, 02:23 PM

Got the same email, but weird the listings at both HMV and Amazon don't reflect this change of date yet. I know HMV can take a while to update (e.g. Suspiria) but Amazon are usually the first ones to list a new release date. I'm sure it'll get sorted soon.

Again, I'm perfectly happy to get it a couple of weeks late. Sounds like a corker of a release, and I've been wanting to see this one for years!

malakaheso · 01-18-2018, 09:23 PM

Delayed again?

rapta · 01-22-2018, 07:55 PM

It'll be worth the wait, buddy: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-r...es_blu-ray.htm

ravenus · 01-23-2018, 09:21 AM

Bit the bullet and pre-ordered this, although I shamefully admit that it is sheer collectors' itch that prompted this purchase, I haven't been able to finish watching my existing DVD purchase of the film - because it is a very pretty cultural document but without a proper context, very hard to sit through. Hopefully the new extras and accompanying booklet will help me out this time

derek_1999 · 01-23-2018, 11:19 AM

Had an email from Amazon last night giving the same revised release date as HMV (21st Feb).

stepeanut · 01-23-2018, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek_1999

Had an email from Amazon last night giving the same revised release date as HMV (21st Feb).

That’s a Wednesday. Unless it gets bumped again, the release date is 19 February.

Dougling · 01-23-2018, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepeanut

That’s a Wednesday. Unless it gets bumped again, the release date is 19 February.

Amazon have probably said 21st as their predicted delivery date, I’ve seen that before when things get delayed and they usually state the Wednesday following release.

magnetiques · 01-24-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

It'll be worth the wait, buddy: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-r...es_blu-ray.htm

it looks unbelievably good, especially next to the dvd

DefLeppard · 01-29-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

Price gone up to £19.99, just so people are aware. Glad I got a copy locked at the previous price. Looking forward to this one!

This time its £29.99 on Amz but I am sure the price is expected to be lowered before the street date; Mine is locked at £12+ with EU VAT off.

Dragun · 01-29-2018, 05:15 PM

I'm glad I ordered when it was £16.99 (£14.16 without VAT, since I'm in the US)!

01-16-2018, 04:07 PM	#45
jfearnside Active Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:U.S. Blu-ray collection:2	I have Second Sight's very good 2011 DVD release of this. It sounds like this new Blu-ray should be a significant upgrade. I'll probably keep both editions. The DVD has the 70-minute Yutkevich cut and a few features that won't be ported over to the packed new Blu-ray, though that will definitely be worth a buy for having the full 77-minute Armenian release in high def along with all the new features and the book. EDIT: Now I'm a little confused. Second Sight is saying that they will includes both cuts of the film (link below), but the specs listed don't include some of the features listed on this thread, and which I've seen elsewhere. http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk/ne...ition-box-set/ Last edited by jfearnside; 01-16-2018 at 04:24 PM.

01-16-2018, 10:44 AM	#41
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:7750 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	What is a 'perfect-bound book'? One where the pages aren't upside down?

01-16-2018, 10:58 AM	#43
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:907 Blu-ray collection:7750 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	Oh, I know those ones. If they aren't done right the pages fall out Shame, stitching is best.

01-16-2018, 05:19 PM	#46
jfearnside Active Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:U.S. Blu-ray collection:2	Okay, I think I've tracked down the latest specs on this. It looks like some of what was reported earlier is now outdated. Below is a review posted today and a full listing of specs. Basically, the Blu set is going to be everything that was on Second Sight's DVD release and a whole lot more, including both cuts of the film. http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=5099 http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=45215

01-16-2018, 09:30 PM	#47
jfearnside Active Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:U.S. Blu-ray collection:2	Extra, extra: Criterion has just announced that they will be releasing The Color of Pomegranates in April! Looks like one disc, Armenian cut only, different extras than Second Sight. https://www.criterion.com/films/2921...-pomegranates/

01-17-2018, 08:30 AM	#48
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1200 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	I'm sure the Second Sight release is a labor of love and it sounds hugely tempting, but I also dozed off multiple times while watching the film on their DVD. It's very pretty but I could have done with more context. Perhaps I should actually see some of the extras on that disc.

01-18-2018, 09:08 AM	#50
Dougling Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Bristol, UK 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:2102 Trading Score:1	Just got an e-mail from HMV advising this has been delayed until 19/02. Personally I don’t mind waiting a little longer for the best possible release, but I thought people might like to know.

01-18-2018, 02:23 PM	#51
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5430 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Got the same email, but weird the listings at both HMV and Amazon don't reflect this change of date yet. I know HMV can take a while to update (e.g. Suspiria) but Amazon are usually the first ones to list a new release date. I'm sure it'll get sorted soon. Again, I'm perfectly happy to get it a couple of weeks late. Sounds like a corker of a release, and I've been wanting to see this one for years!

01-18-2018, 09:23 PM	#52
malakaheso Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:293	Delayed again?

01-22-2018, 07:55 PM	#53
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5430 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	It'll be worth the wait, buddy: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-r...es_blu-ray.htm

01-23-2018, 09:21 AM	#54
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1200 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	Bit the bullet and pre-ordered this, although I shamefully admit that it is sheer collectors' itch that prompted this purchase, I haven't been able to finish watching my existing DVD purchase of the film - because it is a very pretty cultural document but without a proper context, very hard to sit through. Hopefully the new extras and accompanying booklet will help me out this time

01-23-2018, 11:19 AM	#55
derek_1999 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:786	Had an email from Amazon last night giving the same revised release date as HMV (21st Feb).

01-29-2018, 05:15 PM	#60
Dragun Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:857 Trading Score:1	I'm glad I ordered when it was £16.99 (£14.16 without VAT, since I'm in the US)!

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