The Criterion Collection

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

The MoC disc already looks incredible from what I remember, even if there were no improvement I assume the CC version will include the Voices of Light score so it will be easy to justify double dip.

Criterion will need to provide at least 2 versions of the film (as Eureka has). The VoL track is AFAIK timed to a 24 fps version, but the original Dreyer version runs at 20fps (comparable effect achieved on the Eureka blu-ray by adding frames) and will need either a different score or a re-timed / freshly conducted performance of VoL.

[javy]

I received my Vampyr and Rebecca blu-rays from deep discount today in a box. They were both in pristine shape. This Vampyr set is beautiful and the Rebecca blu-ray is stunning.

I'm really looking forward to the Night of the Living Dead and now The Passion of Joan of Arc blu-rays.

[xHank_Hillx]

Originally Posted by Buscemi

When someone said Iggy, I thought it meant Criterion got Gimme Danger.

A Criterion/Amazon arrangement is bound to happen sooner or later. The two Jarmusches, The Handmaiden, and Wiener-Dog feel like candidates for upgrades.

None of these need to be upgraded.

[ThisKid]

Is anyone else being prepared for the upcoming November Barnes and Noble sale?

It's that time again.

I've got my list sorted out.

The Essential Jacques Demy.
Martin Scorsese Presents: The World Cinema Project Vol. 1 & 2.
Hopscotch. And-
Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

Bring it on.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by ThisKid

Is anyone else being prepared for the upcoming November Barnes and Noble sale?

It's that time again.

I've got my list sorted out.

The Essential Jacques Demy.
Martin Scorsese Presents: The World Cinema Project Vol. 1 & 2.
Hopscotch. And-
Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

Bring it on.

I have the 100 Years of Olympic Films set on pre-order with Amazon for December 5, which means I'll be picking up fewer than usual in the B&N sale.

My shortlist is:

Elevator to the Gallows (DVD)
Rebecca
Othello
Barry Lyndon

The last title is released on October 17. If the Criterion flash sale happens on or after that date, I'll buy direct. And then convince myself I have the self-discipline not to go shopping in November.

[KubrickKurasawa]

Originally Posted by iScottie

A brand new 4K restoration of Sansho the Bailiff will be playing at Film Society of Lincoln Center this Sunday.

https://www.filmlinc.org/nyff2017/fi...o-the-bailiff/

I just viewed Ugetsu on Blu Ray, and I never in my life thought I would see that film so clearly. Xbox 1 S upconverted to a Sony 65 inch 4k. There's some scenes he could do that pop off the screen like a black and white Supernatural out of body psychedelic experience. Kenji was something else. Cant wa I to watch The Last Crysantheum and Sansho again but with upconverted blu rays. Watching 97 Insomnia now on Criterion. Fun

[The Great Owl]

Le Samouraï screenshots are up on DVDBeaver, and they look great.

This is what I was hoping to see. A transfer that resembles that on the Criterion DVD, except with a lot more detail.

I'll know for sure when I watch it in motion, but thanks for doing us right, Criterion!

[MifuneFan]

Note to self: Never read Facebook comments


These are some comments I just read on a post Janus Films did for Night of the Living Dead:

Pat Cyckowski Night of the Living Dead! Own this public domain feature that is easily available everywhere for $50 on Blu-ray! I can't wait!

Phin Cory great film... but it doesnt matter how much they improve the quality of a movie,once youve seen it loads of times you dont really want to watch it again .... apart from maybe a 3D version ??

Jacy Carrington Crawford Why restore it? The cheesy original that's what made it creepy.

Bryan A Dawson One of the most affective qualities of NLD is its budget film stock aesthetic. 4K just diminishes it.

Joseph Caputo I WATCHED NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ON DVD LAST NIGHT I HAVE THE ORIGINAL REMASTERED AND RESTORED PICTURE I ALSO HAVE IT IN COLOR REMASTERED I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT IS A CLASSIC AND A BIG FAVORITE OF MINE IT LOOKS GREAT RESTORED AND REMASTERED IN COLOR GLAD I BOUGHT ONLY 10 DOLLARS AT AMAZON ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO I DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS STILL AVAILABLE IN COLOR YOU CAN GOOGLE IT AND FIND OUT I THINK IT IS GREAT REMASTERED PICTURE SO CRISP AND BRAND NEW I THINK EVERYBODY WHO LOVES THIS MOVIE I THINK SHOULD HAVE IT IN COLOR.

Joseph Caputo I HAVE IT RESTORED AND REMASTERED IN BLACK AND WHITE AND IN COLOR YOU CANT GET A MORE CLEARER PICTURE THAN THAT WHY WOULD I WANT TO SEE IT REMASTERED AND RESTORED IN THE MOVIES WHEN I HAVE IT THAT WAY AT HOME,,,

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Maf Moors A rather weak plot but some lovely gurning, top form considering tits limitations

Oh.My.God.

[Doctor Jack]

Don't go on Facebook at all. It's 90% idiots.

[Knaldskalle]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Don't go on Facebook at all. It's 90% idiots.

Smart people stay away from Facebook, which means the average Facebook user is slightly dumber than the world at large.

[MifuneFan]

I do tend to avoid Facebook, etc... I was at Janus' website, and decided to click all of their social media links at the same time to check out any new info, and I spotted that post. The comments had me questioning if this was real life.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Reddington

I have the 100 Years of Olympic Films set on pre-order with Amazon for December 5, which means I'll be picking up fewer than usual in the B&N sale.

My shortlist is:

Elevator to the Gallows (DVD)
Rebecca
Othello
Barry Lyndon

The last title is released on October 17. If the Criterion flash sale happens on or after that date, I'll buy direct. And then convince myself I have the self-discipline not to go shopping in November.

There's a 2K (or 4K, depending on what you read) restoration of Elevator to the Gallows. I'd wait for that to hit blu over buying the DVD.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

There's a 2K (or 4K, depending on what you read) restoration of Elevator to the Gallows. I'd wait for that to hit blu over buying the DVD.

No qualms about picking up the DVD, although fair point. I posted a few weeks ago that I've been waiting for the advertised Artificial Eye Region B release, which has never materialised (although as a fellow member here replied, it is also supposed to be part of a box set out in the UK next week).

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Note to self: Never read Facebook comments


These are some comments I just read on a post Janus Films did for Night of the Living Dead:
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Oh.My.God.

that is pure gold.

I'm light years ahead of my time, I guess, cause I axed Facebook like 5 years ago seeing it for the rubbish it is.

reminded me of what Jimmy Stewart said about the colorized version of It's a Wonderful Life. (be sure to read it in your head hearing Jimmy Stewart's voice)

"I tried to look at the colorized version, but I had to switch it off—it made me feel sick."

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by ThisKid

Is anyone else being prepared for the upcoming November Barnes and Noble sale?

It's that time again.

I've got my list sorted out.

The Essential Jacques Demy.
Martin Scorsese Presents: The World Cinema Project Vol. 1 & 2.
Hopscotch. And-
Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

Bring it on.

I have way too many films I want in November, so I'm going to try and get 4-5 during the flash sale. It will just be The Philadelphia Story for me on Amazon which I have on pre-order.

[dkelly26666]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

that is pure gold.

I'm light years ahead of my time, I guess, cause I axed Facebook like 5 years ago seeing it for the rubbish it is.

reminded me of what Jimmy Stewart said about the colorized version of It's a Wonderful Life. (be sure to read it in your head hearing Jimmy Stewart's voice)

"I tried to look at the colorized version, but I had to switch it off—it made me feel sick."

Shortly before Orson Welles died in 1985, as in the day before he died, he said, of colorization, "You keep Ted Turner and his goddamned crayons away from my movie!!!"

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by ThisKid

Is anyone else being prepared for the upcoming November Barnes and Noble sale?

[Show spoiler]

It's that time again.

I've got my list sorted out.

The Essential Jacques Demy.
Martin Scorsese Presents: The World Cinema Project Vol. 1 & 2.
Hopscotch. And-
Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

Bring it on.

For the first time in five years I am planning to give it a miss - I got whalloped nearly £50 in taxes last time (first time that's happened), and a CD Japan parcel this week also got first time taxes for me, so I reckon my card is now marked. Plus the poor exchange rate for Sterling means titles average £17 delivered instead of £12. Still, it was glorious while it lasted...

Luckily for me, Criterion UK to the rescue! And WowHD are "allowing" me to order again, with most titles around £18.

The biggest conundrum I have these days is: do I import Ghost World from Wow or hope for a UK release

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

Shortly before Orson Welles died in 1985, as in the day before he died, he said, of colorization, "You keep Ted Turner and his goddamned crayons away from my movie!!!"

[Flapperdame16]

Oh YEAH I'm geared up! NOV criterion for me will be a bit smaller- I hauled a lot in July- and I ordered Rebecca straight away because it's Hitchcock!

This time I have
Mildred Pierce
Philadelphia Story

and possibly Night and the City- I have to re watch it and give it a fair shot- I love Gene Tierney and am giving it another chance!!!

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Note to self: Never read Facebook comments

These are some comments I just read on a post Janus Films did for Night of the Living Dead:

Oh.My.God.

That's the caliber of comments you will also read on Amazon product reviews. I have to say, I did like this comment:

Maf Moors ....top form considering tits limitations

[octagon]

Originally Posted by ThisKid

Is anyone else being prepared for the upcoming November Barnes and Noble sale?

You know, not really. I used to really look forward to these sales but my interest/excitement levels have really tapered off over the past several rounds.

Admittedly, a big part of that is simply me being a cheap bastard and responding negatively to their increasingly draconian coupon policies with respect to these specific sales.

But beyond that, the whole 'sport' aspect of tracking down the very best deals and maneuvering to land the very best prices has lost some of its luster. That used to be a hobby within a hobby but not so much anymore.

Nowadays I look at Criterion flash sales and think eh, a straight fifty percent + loyalty points is good enough.