Punch-Drunk Love (2002) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Dragun · 08-16-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

OK, maybe I'm wrong here (and if I am, someone please correct me)...but I believe the rights to "Hard Eight" are with Rysher Entertainment, who also have the rights to "Kingpin", which was released on Blu-ray by Paramount.

So if the Blu-ray rights are basically with Paramount via Rysher, then Criterion would be able to release it.

According to Wikipedia

Rysher Entertainment is the owner of television and film programming content, primarily distributed around the world by CBS Television Distribution and Paramount Pictures. Select rights are also distributed by Warner Bros., Universal, Lionsgate, Fox, Columbia Pictures, MGM and other entertainment distribution companies worldwide.

I don't know how the rights to the Rysher properties are split up, or if Paramount for sure has the rights to Hard Eight. If Paramount owns it, I wouldn't be surprised to see Olive Films release it on Blu-Ray. I'd love for Criterion to release it, though.

Morsoth · 08-16-2016, 02:27 PM

Great news about the Blu-ray edition, but... I'm not a fan of the expensive Criterion Collection. I understand they are hi quality products, but I could live with a $15 Blu-ray release for this movie.

Arch Stanton · 08-16-2016, 02:33 PM

Wait till the B&N sale then and you'll get close to that price.

Demented D · 08-16-2016, 03:51 PM

This is wonderful news. I'm excited!

Monterey Jack · 08-16-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Wait till the B&N sale then and you'll get close to that price.

And this comes out right in the middle of the November B&N sale, so score!

bowlingbilly10 · 08-16-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grethiwha

Nope.

I was joking.

HeavyHitter · 08-16-2016, 06:02 PM

I haven't seen this since it was originally released on DVD and liked it. I cannot say how I will like it now, but I'll pick it up when it's on sale at B&N in November - and just sell it if I don't like it for some reason.

45Caliber · 08-16-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Wait till the B&N sale then and you'll get close to that price.

I got burned at this last sale. I didn't go until the last day and the cashier told me I couldn't use coupons in conjunction with sale items, even though I've done this at the same store in the past.

eightslicesofpie · 08-16-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Caliber

I got burned at this last sale. I didn't go until the last day and the cashier told me I couldn't use coupons in conjunction with sale items, even though I've done this at the same store in the past.

B&N stopped allowing coupons for criterions like a week or two into the sale, it wasn't just your store; online included

anthonyls · 08-16-2016, 10:50 PM

I like PT Anderson movies... but have not seen this one. However, I hate Adam Sandler. Will I enjoy this movie enough to overlook the fact that he is in it? I know it's not a typical Adam Sandler movie. But whenever I hear or see him, my skin begins to crawl.

Any ideas? Should I rent it first?

AlphaNoodle · 08-16-2016, 11:01 PM

Finally! One f my favorites that improves on every rewatch (like most of PTA's films)

silverlakephil · 08-16-2016, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyls

I like PT Anderson movies... but have not seen this one. However, I hate Adam Sandler. Will I enjoy this movie enough to overlook the fact that he is in it? I know it's not a typical Adam Sandler movie. But whenever I hear or see him, my skin begins to crawl.

Any ideas? Should I rent it first?

I think you will like it. What convinced me while I was watching the film, was that I completely empathized with his character. I guess that's due to good acting and directing skills.

Fabs · 08-17-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I haven't seen this since it was originally released on DVD and liked it. I cannot say how I will like it now, but I'll pick it up when it's on sale at B&N in November - and just sell it if I don't like it for some reason.

I will buy it, and give it another try. I remember liking it before and

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DaveyJoe · 08-17-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyls

I like PT Anderson movies... but have not seen this one. However, I hate Adam Sandler. Will I enjoy this movie enough to overlook the fact that he is in it? I know it's not a typical Adam Sandler movie. But whenever I hear or see him, my skin begins to crawl.

Any ideas? Should I rent it first?

I hate Adam Sandler, but I love this movie. I never enjoyed any of his comedies, but Sandler gives a great performance here. I can't guarantee you'll love the movie, but hating Sandler wasn't a deal-breaker for me.

Race Bannon · 08-17-2016, 01:11 AM

Blegh. Criterion is soiled with Sandler.

MifuneFan · 08-17-2016, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Race Bannon

Blegh. Criterion is soiled with Sandler.

bubbamoo · 08-17-2016, 01:57 AM

i think pdl and billy madison are both masterpieces so there....

Fabs · 08-17-2016, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Race Bannon

Blegh. Criterion is soiled with Sandler.

Also Michael Bay

zorbonaut · 08-17-2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Race Bannon

Blegh. Criterion is soiled with Sandler.

Really??? I'm assuming this comment was a knock on the selection. If not, my apologies. Have you seen Punch Drunk Love? Not to say that everyone needs to think as highly of the film as I do but to purely dismiss a film because of Adam Sandler is crazy. This is a film that received overwhelmingly positive critical reviews and great reviews from moviegoers as well. It is definitely the type of film that fits Criterion M.O. It's a lesser known work from one of the great filmmakers of our time. It didn't get the same recognition that There Will Be Blood, Magnolia and Boogie Nights gained from an award nomination standpoint but still was received well. This is why I believe that Hard Eight (Sydney) would be an excellent choice for The Criterion treatment in the near future.

thatguamguy · 08-17-2016, 03:15 PM

Slightly disappointed that they aren't including the Anderson/Sandler short "Couch" on this release, since the only available versions are low-quality web uploads. For that matter, there's also an Anderson/Guzman short film that I believe was made during this production (but it might've been "Magnolia", I can't remember).

Lately, I've been a little disappointed with the Criterion supplements, it seems like they miss out on a few things that could make their releases truly definitive.

08-16-2016, 02:27 PM	#62
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Great news about the Blu-ray edition, but... I'm not a fan of the expensive Criterion Collection. I understand they are hi quality products, but I could live with a $15 Blu-ray release for this movie.

08-16-2016, 02:33 PM	#63
Arch Stanton Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:906 DVD collection:84	Wait till the B&N sale then and you'll get close to that price.

08-16-2016, 03:51 PM	#64
Demented D Special Member Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Washington D.C. 4K collection:571 Blu-ray collection:2583 DVD collection:666 iTunes collection:40	This is wonderful news. I'm excited!

08-16-2016, 06:02 PM	#67
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	I haven't seen this since it was originally released on DVD and liked it. I cannot say how I will like it now, but I'll pick it up when it's on sale at B&N in November - and just sell it if I don't like it for some reason.

08-16-2016, 10:50 PM	#70
anthonyls Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:44	I like PT Anderson movies... but have not seen this one. However, I hate Adam Sandler. Will I enjoy this movie enough to overlook the fact that he is in it? I know it's not a typical Adam Sandler movie. But whenever I hear or see him, my skin begins to crawl. Any ideas? Should I rent it first?

08-16-2016, 11:01 PM	#71
AlphaNoodle Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2015 4K collection:617 Blu-ray collection:1096 Trading Score:209	Finally! One f my favorites that improves on every rewatch (like most of PTA's films)

08-17-2016, 01:11 AM	#75
Race Bannon Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:108 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:242 Digital collection:1	Blegh. Criterion is soiled with Sandler.

08-17-2016, 01:57 AM	#77
bubbamoo Special Member Member since:Nov 2015 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:790 DVD collection:343 MA collection:1704 Digital collection:729 iTunes collection:5 Prime collection:26 Trading Score:73	i think pdl and billy madison are both masterpieces so there....

08-17-2016, 03:15 PM	#80
thatguamguy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2016 Trading Score:4	Slightly disappointed that they aren't including the Anderson/Sandler short "Couch" on this release, since the only available versions are low-quality web uploads. For that matter, there's also an Anderson/Guzman short film that I believe was made during this production (but it might've been "Magnolia", I can't remember). Lately, I've been a little disappointed with the Criterion supplements, it seems like they miss out on a few things that could make their releases truly definitive.

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