Roma (2018)

[MifuneFan]

YESSSS

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

It’s completely financed by Netflix.

Originally Posted by James Luckard

Netflix fully financed The Irishman, they control it worldwide.

I want to distinguish between "Thanks" as if I like the answer and "Thanks for the answer, but I hate it".

Guess it's time for me to reach out to my friends who get awards season screeners and ask them to hold onto that.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by Kakihara

I'm surprised at all the Buster Scruggs mentions all of a sudden when there was hardly a peep of the movie when it was initially released. I have heard and read that it is a lesser Coen Bros. movie. I must give it a watch soon...

Collectors gotta collect! It's the only Coen brothers movie that you can't buy at all in the US, so I'm sure it's the one hole in a lot of people's Coen collections.

[MobFu72]

Bring on The Irishman!!!!!!

[DanTheMan]

Will be a beautiful looking Criterion, undoubtedly.

[pi2loc]

Thank you, Jesus. Literally screamed "YES!" when saw the news. Absolutely stunning film! I was devastated when Netflix released it as it would mean no physical release. Now my hopes for Okja, The Irishman and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs are well alive!

Thanks Criterion!

[REPLAY]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I think the Irishman has a high chance of getting a release. It will probably be at least 12 months before we see it, but I think it has a good chance of happening now.

First 4K for Criterion The Irishman!

[scarletlion]

DAY freaking one for ROMA.

So happy.

[blulover87]

This news is gonna make my mom really happy. But being who I am, I will buy the movie and don't say anything to her until it arrives next year...

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm VERY happy to see it getting a physical release but given that people have been dropping loads of hints that this would be Criterion's first UHD title then it's still a major disappointment to me that it's apparently not. When the likes of Vinegar Syndrome can do it with a piece of unrepentant schlock like Tammy and the T-Rex then Criterion literally have no more excuses when they're dealing with such a high-profile multi-Oscar-winning flick like this which already has a painstakingly graded 4K Dolby Vision master ready to go, it's not like Criterion have to lift a finger to remaster it.

I can see the point of joke I was making went right over your head.

Originally Posted by Kakihara

I'm surprised at all the Buster Scruggs mentions all of a sudden when there was hardly a peep of the movie when it was initially released. I have heard and read that it is a lesser Coen Bros. movie. I must give it a watch soon...

Well, I wouldn't say it was their best movie, but I really enjoyed it. It's much better than Hail Caesar, and better than quite a few of their other recent films. The humour is a lot darker and drier than I'd seen from anything of theirs in a while.

[professorwho]

I tried watching Roma and found it quite boring, but I might not have been in the right mood for it. I’ll give it another shot, as the cinematography was beautiful in black and white.

If it was a 4K disc, I’d get it no question, but as a 1080p, I’ll give the film another shot before considering getting it. But the thought of having Netflix films on BD is tempting, so I may eventually get it even if I don’t end up liking the film.

[cgpublic]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm VERY happy to see it getting a physical release but given that people have been dropping loads of hints that this would be Criterion's first UHD title then it's still a major disappointment to me that it's apparently not.

^^ This. A hundred times this.

It's baffling to me that Criterion would not pony up the extra money for a UHD release and/or Netflix would not approve a UHD release.

Not to put too fine a point on it, where is the big incentive to purchase the Blu-ray when I can stream 4K DV Atmos via gigabit ethernet for free as a Netflix subscriber? Yes, the supplements are always a big differentiator and certainly enjoyable, adding significant value.

To 'own' it? Sure, that's a very strong emotion, up to a point. The point when you put the disc in the tray and then realize it's not a UHD.

I'll buy it, but it's a shame and bitter disappointment.

[starman15317]

I'm so glad to see they're releasing this. I'll definitely pick it up.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

I can see the point of joke I was making went right over your head.

Which was what, exactly? I dare say that all the people who thanked that post also thought you were having a pop at the 4K complainers. If it was irony then damn son, you got me but good.

[Scottishguy]

No 4K, but who cares for now. A major streaming provider showing that physical media is a niche worth supporting.

Beasts Of No Nation would be nice to see on physical one day.

[Geoff D]

Maybe if this sells well enough then Criterion will drop the 4K bomb, Slim Pickens-style

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Maybe if this sells well enough then Criterion will drop the 4K bomb, Slim Pickens-style

It's possible if 100gb disc replication starts ramping up for next gen consoles around next summer.

I do think it's mostly just a cost thing at this point. They probably already have done Dolby Vision for Tarkovsky film's.

Myself, I'm going out on a limp and saying Come And See will be their first 4K. It's really sought after by their audience, and hasn't even had a Blu-ray.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Myself, I'm going out on a limp and saying Come And See will be their first 4K. It's really sought after by their audience, and hasn't even had a Blu-ray.

It’s been released for on Blu in Brazil, France, and Japan but none of them are English friendly.

[imsounoriginal]

Nice to see a Netflix movie get a physical release, hope to see more get the same treatment, even if it's not Criterion (in fact I'd prefer if it wasn't, but I fear that'd be the only route).

That said, this would've been a no-brainer first UHD for Criterion.

[professorwho]

The only Region Free Criterion I know of is the Bergman box set. Otherwise, everything is Region A locked.