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ravenus · 01-04-2019, 11:51 AM

^Why not wish for a region-free player and get the excellent blu-ray releases some of these films have had for years in other territories?

malakaheso · 01-04-2019, 12:06 PM

I would love to see Year of a Dragon released in America or the UK, but I'd say Arrow are a better bet for that one.

It's already out in France, but I don't want a booklet in French. or hard French subs (which are still common?)

ShellOilJunior · 01-04-2019, 12:22 PM

If there's one disappointment with the New Year's drawing it's the lack of any hints for the SC movies coming back in print.

koberulz · 01-04-2019, 01:11 PM

Do we really think Gods Must be Crazy is a chance?

Midnight Max · 01-04-2019, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenus

^Why not wish for a region-free player and get the excellent blu-ray releases some of these films have had for years in other territories?

Which films have treatments on par with Criterion's?

Feiereisel · 01-04-2019, 01:53 PM

I’m also excited about Criterion’s 2019 releases, due to the hints in the doodle as well as their stellar last few years.

One of the things I’m wishing for is a WINGS OF DESIRE reissue that uses the 2017 restoration of the film, which I had the opportunity to see last night at the Siskel Film Center.

The film is as wonderful and relevant as ever, and the restoration is gorgeous—remarkably crisp and clear—and after some quick comparisons with the existing blu-ray, I think there is a case to be made for a reissue. A title card before the film mentioned that the elements used in previous versions were sometimes up to six generations removed from the negative.

I know it’s likely difficult for Criterion to justify this sort of reissue, especially given how handsome and comprehensive their current disc is, but it’s not unprecedented...so, here’s hoping.

Probably wouldn’t hurt to do a new disc for PARIS, TEXIS while they’re at it, either.

The Sovereign · 01-04-2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

If there's one disappointment with the New Year's drawing it's the lack of any hints for the SC movies coming back in print.

It is, but it seems they rarely hint at upgrades or re-issues on the drawings. Hopefully we'll be surprised this year.

jshaide · 01-04-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by the sovereign

it is, but it seems they rarely hint at upgrades or re-issues on the drawings. Hopefully we'll be surprised this year.

sc?

EDIT: Ah, never mind. I figured it out right as I pressed send.

Chris Hagen · 01-04-2019, 03:34 PM

I'd like to see some of Warner's catalog released this year by Criterion.

The Warner Archive Collection is fine, but the releases are just bare-bone ones, whereas I know with Criterion they would get the full treatment.

I don't believe I saw any Warner titles in the Jan 1st puzzle, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

RCRochester · 01-04-2019, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hagen

I'd like to see some of Warner's catalog released this year by Criterion.

The Warner Archive Collection is fine, but the releases are just bare-bone ones, whereas I know with Criterion they would get the full treatment.

I don't believe I saw any Warner titles in the Jan 1st puzzle, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Klute.

DukeTogo84 · 01-04-2019, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malakaheso

I would love to see Year of a Dragon released in America or the UK, but I'd say Arrow are a better bet for that one.

It's already out in France, but I don't want a booklet in French. or hard French subs (which are still common?)

If anyone were to release Year of the Dragon, it would be Shout! or Warner Archives, at least that's what I think.

Shout! has already released the Sicilian and Desperate Hours, and now have a deal with Warner. I would think this would be an easy pick up for them, but who really knows.

DukeTogo84 · 01-04-2019, 04:09 PM

Also, in the past how indicative has a movie having a phantom page on Criterion's page been with the film actually getting a physical release?

There are some really good films that have phantom pages on their website, but no releases.

thebratpackwrangler · 01-04-2019, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hagen

I'd like to see some of Warner's catalog released this year by Criterion.

The Warner Archive Collection is fine, but the releases are just bare-bone ones, whereas I know with Criterion they would get the full treatment.

I don't believe I saw any Warner titles in the Jan 1st puzzle, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Klute, Hedwig And The Angry Inch

belcherman · 01-04-2019, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hagen

I'd like to see some of Warner's catalog released this year by Criterion.

The Warner Archive Collection is fine, but the releases are just bare-bone ones, whereas I know with Criterion they would get the full treatment.

I don't believe I saw any Warner titles in the Jan 1st puzzle, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Swing Time (RKO) and, possibly, After Hours.

senseabove · 01-04-2019, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight Max

Which films have treatments on par with Criterion's?

Of the top of my head:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight Max

Curse of The Demon/Night of The Demon (1958) - Indicator UK (this probably tops anything any US label would give to it, and it's running low)
The Defiant Ones (1958) - Eureka UK
Hobson's Choice (1954) - StudioCanal UK
Onibaba (1964) - Eureka UK
Paper Moon (1973) - Eureka UK (unlikely in the US due to rights)
Ruggles Of Red Gap (1935) - Eureka UK
Shoot The Piano Player (1960) - Artificial Eye UK (in a box set, but iirc some of these Truffaut films could use a newer remaster)
The Testament of Doctor Mabuse (1933) - Eureka UK

Can't vouch for all of these, and there are a few others that have non-UK releases which probably aren't "on par" with Criterion, but that's a start for you. Be sure to click the little flag in the search bar at the top and choose the globe so you can see results from all regions.

jshaide · 01-04-2019, 04:24 PM

AFTER HOURS is going to speculated for so long that if/when it's released, it's gonna be like "See! I TOLD you it was coming!"

It's been speculated since I got into Criterion in like 2010.

ShellOilJunior · 01-04-2019, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Also, in the past how indicative has a movie having a phantom page on Criterion's page been with the film actually getting a physical release?

There are some really good films that have phantom pages on their website, but no releases.

It's no guarantee. In the past pages were added for physical releases or Filmstruck offerings. It looks like they've added Criterion Channel pages.

DMRI2006 · 01-04-2019, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malakaheso

I would love to see Year of a Dragon released in America or the UK, but I'd say Arrow are a better bet for that one.

It's already out in France, but I don't want a booklet in French. or hard French subs (which are still common?)

If you can't wait there's a solid, and very inexpensive, recent German release with a myriad of subtitle options including just the "foreign dialogue" in English --

https://www.amazon.de/Jahr-Drachen-B...+of+the+dragon

Hellspawn28 · 01-04-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dwk

Looks like Janus/Criterion has 2046

Wonderful news, One of my favorite movies from the 2000s. I love the movie ever since I was a teenager back in the 2000s. I have been itching to revisit this movie again.

Chris Hagen · 01-05-2019, 12:33 AM

So, the possible Warner stuff that you guys found in the Jan 1st puzzle (so far) is:

-Klute
-Hedwig And The Angry Inch
-Swing Time
-After Hours

I'd get all 4 of those Day 1.

I'm still looking at the clues to see if anymore Warner stuff comes to mind.

Thanks for those 4 tentative titles though guys, and if you come up with any other hidden Warner titles, please post them.

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01-04-2019, 11:51 AM	#183001
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	^Why not wish for a region-free player and get the excellent blu-ray releases some of these films have had for years in other territories?

01-04-2019, 12:06 PM	#183002
malakaheso Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:293	I would love to see Year of a Dragon released in America or the UK, but I'd say Arrow are a better bet for that one. It's already out in France, but I don't want a booklet in French. or hard French subs (which are still common?)

01-04-2019, 12:22 PM	#183003
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	If there's one disappointment with the New Year's drawing it's the lack of any hints for the SC movies coming back in print.

01-04-2019, 01:11 PM	#183004
koberulz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:2229 DVD collection:532 Trading Score:17	Do we really think Gods Must be Crazy is a chance?

01-04-2019, 01:53 PM	#183006
Feiereisel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:The Chicago suburbs 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:1244 DVD collection:160 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:4	I’m also excited about Criterion’s 2019 releases, due to the hints in the doodle as well as their stellar last few years. One of the things I’m wishing for is a WINGS OF DESIRE reissue that uses the 2017 restoration of the film, which I had the opportunity to see last night at the Siskel Film Center. The film is as wonderful and relevant as ever, and the restoration is gorgeous—remarkably crisp and clear—and after some quick comparisons with the existing blu-ray, I think there is a case to be made for a reissue. A title card before the film mentioned that the elements used in previous versions were sometimes up to six generations removed from the negative. I know it’s likely difficult for Criterion to justify this sort of reissue, especially given how handsome and comprehensive their current disc is, but it’s not unprecedented...so, here’s hoping. Probably wouldn’t hurt to do a new disc for PARIS, TEXIS while they’re at it, either.

01-04-2019, 03:34 PM	#183009
Chris Hagen Banned Member since:Jan 2019 Location:Green Mountains of Vermont	I'd like to see some of Warner's catalog released this year by Criterion. The Warner Archive Collection is fine, but the releases are just bare-bone ones, whereas I know with Criterion they would get the full treatment. I don't believe I saw any Warner titles in the Jan 1st puzzle, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

01-04-2019, 04:09 PM	#183012
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4937 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:139	Also, in the past how indicative has a movie having a phantom page on Criterion's page been with the film actually getting a physical release? There are some really good films that have phantom pages on their website, but no releases.

01-04-2019, 04:24 PM	#183016
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5920 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	AFTER HOURS is going to speculated for so long that if/when it's released, it's gonna be like "See! I TOLD you it was coming!" It's been speculated since I got into Criterion in like 2010.

01-05-2019, 12:33 AM	#183020
Chris Hagen Banned Member since:Jan 2019 Location:Green Mountains of Vermont	So, the possible Warner stuff that you guys found in the Jan 1st puzzle (so far) is: -Klute -Hedwig And The Angry Inch -Swing Time -After Hours I'd get all 4 of those Day 1. I'm still looking at the clues to see if anymore Warner stuff comes to mind. Thanks for those 4 tentative titles though guys, and if you come up with any other hidden Warner titles, please post them.

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