Jamaica Inn (1939) (75th Anniversary Edition) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Doctor Jack · 03-17-2015, 07:29 PM

I would love for someone to explain to me what the artwork has to really do with anything? Does it really matter that it looks crappy? Aren't you buying this for the movie and not the artwork?

James Luckard · 03-17-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

I would love for someone to explain to me what the artwork has to really do with anything? Does it really matter that it looks crappy? Aren't you buying this for the movie and not the artwork?

I buy for both. I've rebought a few titles for really great packaging. Heck, I bought two copies of EDGE OF TOMORROW - one from Best Buy for the 30 min featurette, and one from Target in the steelbook with the original title. I don't do that very often, but I totally get caring about the packaging, after all it's what I'll see sitting on my desk for weeks till I watch the thing, and on my shelf for years.

The Great Owl · 03-17-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Echo

This one just screams out to the masses: "Hey, buy me, uncontrollable pleasures lie within!"

Actually, it does.

Maureen O'Hara's face on Blu-ray cover art always has that effect on me.

Professor Echo · 03-17-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Actually, it does.

Maureen O'Hara's face on Blu-ray cover art always has that effect on me.

Are you share it's not Charles Laughton's face that does that to you? Come on, admit it. We're not here to judge.

As for cover art mattering, it does to me because I display a lot of my collection in my office. I prefer original advertising art for a movie, but not always. This particular film didn't shine in that department, so in all fairness, Cohen probably didn't have a lot of choices. But as a student of design, I would say there is nothing striking about this cover at all. YMMV.

BluPat · 03-17-2015, 08:27 PM

I actually like the Cohen artwork on their releases. Yes, I like great artwork too on the Blu-rays I buy but it's not going to deter me from actually buying it and enjoying the film(s) if I don't.

Professor Echo · 03-17-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPat

I actually like the Cohen artwork on their releases. Yes, I like great artwork too on the Blu-rays I buy but it's not going to deter me from actually buying it and enjoying the film(s) if I don't.

Oh no, it doesn't deter me either if I want the film. I'm speaking from a critical standpoint, not a practical one.

KilloWertz · 03-17-2015, 10:22 PM

I hope they include subtitles with this. I don't buy movies when the company is too cheap or lazy to include them. I would consider making an exception for an Alfred Hitchcock movie, but I'd be happier if they included them.

Ray_Rogers · 03-23-2015, 06:25 AM

I'd love to get this but it's a bit off-putting they don't have subtitles. I can hear perfectly but usually use subtitles so I can know exactly how a characters name is spelled and more. Just out of habit.
Hopefully Nissen makes a custom cover to match his other Hitchcock ones.

[Show spoiler]

Pieter V · 04-16-2015, 05:25 PM

Extras will include:
-Feature-length audio commentary by critic Jeremy Arnold
-New video essay by Alfred Hitchcock biographer Donald Spoto
-2014 re-release trailer

EVERYONE LIES · 04-16-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

Extras will include:
-Feature-length audio commentary by critic Jeremy Arnold
-New video essay by Alfred Hitchcock biographer Donald Spoto
-2014 re-release trailer

It is a shame they couldn't do an interview with Maureen O'Hara

Pieter V · 05-01-2015, 11:27 AM

Credits: Garry Tooze.

filmmusic · 05-01-2015, 12:12 PM

WOW! Thanks!
Is it out already?

I think it looks good.

Pieter V · 05-01-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

WOW! Thanks!
Is it out already?

I think it looks good.

May 12 is the release.

JJJ225 · 05-01-2015, 12:56 PM

Looks great. Will definitely pick this up.

NoirFan · 05-01-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianS

The difference between the Kino and this new Cohen release looks astonishing.

Yeah, Kino had a lengthy list of truly terrible discs during their early days. Those Jamaica Inn caps look like they were taken from a VHS tape playing on a security camera.

filmmusic · 05-01-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianS

The difference between the Kino and this new Cohen release looks astonishing.

there is a Kino Jamaica Inn Bluray?
Or you mean DVD?

NoirFan · 05-01-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

there is a Kino Jamaica Inn Bluray?
Or you mean DVD?

DVD. The DVD Beaver review has comparison caps from the Kino/Laserlight DVDs and the Cohen DVD.

quickdraw · 05-01-2015, 05:03 PM

Picked up That Man from Rio and they have a preview of Jamaica Inn at the beginning. Wasn't as bowled over as I thought I'd be. A lot of the shots in the preview looked pretty soft, but then again who knows the source.

cavesailor · 05-01-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPat

I actually like the Cohen artwork on their releases.

+1, I do too.

filmmusic · 05-03-2015, 07:39 PM

I just found out that the Bluray doesn't have English subtitles!

Is it too much to ask? I can't understand anymore..

edit: Oh, i just saw that other English blurays also don't have subtitles.
Cohen seems to be pulling an Olive.
I'm sorry but i cannot support this kind of thing as much I love the movie and want it on Bluray!

03-17-2015, 07:29 PM	#61
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	I would love for someone to explain to me what the artwork has to really do with anything? Does it really matter that it looks crappy? Aren't you buying this for the movie and not the artwork?

03-17-2015, 08:27 PM	#65
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:243 Blu-ray collection:1457 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	I actually like the Cohen artwork on their releases. Yes, I like great artwork too on the Blu-rays I buy but it's not going to deter me from actually buying it and enjoying the film(s) if I don't.

03-17-2015, 10:22 PM	#67
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	I hope they include subtitles with this. I don't buy movies when the company is too cheap or lazy to include them. I would consider making an exception for an Alfred Hitchcock movie, but I'd be happier if they included them.

03-23-2015, 06:25 AM	#68
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	I'd love to get this but it's a bit off-putting they don't have subtitles. I can hear perfectly but usually use subtitles so I can know exactly how a characters name is spelled and more. Just out of habit. Hopefully Nissen makes a custom cover to match his other Hitchcock ones. [Show spoiler]

04-16-2015, 05:25 PM	#69
Pieter V Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:14	Extras will include: -Feature-length audio commentary by critic Jeremy Arnold -New video essay by Alfred Hitchcock biographer Donald Spoto -2014 re-release trailer

05-01-2015, 11:27 AM	#71
Pieter V Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:14	Credits: Garry Tooze.

05-01-2015, 12:12 PM	#72
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	WOW! Thanks! Is it out already? I think it looks good.

05-01-2015, 12:56 PM	#74
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	Looks great. Will definitely pick this up.

05-01-2015, 05:03 PM	#78
quickdraw Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:1	Picked up That Man from Rio and they have a preview of Jamaica Inn at the beginning. Wasn't as bowled over as I thought I'd be. A lot of the shots in the preview looked pretty soft, but then again who knows the source.

05-03-2015, 07:39 PM	#80
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	I just found out that the Bluray doesn't have English subtitles! Is it too much to ask? I can't understand anymore.. edit: Oh, i just saw that other English blurays also don't have subtitles. Cohen seems to be pulling an Olive. I'm sorry but i cannot support this kind of thing as much I love the movie and want it on Bluray!

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