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Beta Man · 07-30-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

How's the transfer on the Fear and Lothing in Las Vegas DVD? Also considering getting the For All Mankind blu!

Fear and Loathing transfer is really solid..... and "For All Mankind" has some good reviews up, and the Press Film looks great, the documentary filming from inside Houston is good, and the stock moon footage is very "Raw"

Mr.White · 07-30-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Brazil 3 Disc Set at that sale price is worth every penny and then some. Don't Hesitate. you will regret not having the really cool Documentary.

I got the first edition non-anamorpic set from 1999, I will just pick up the single for 14.99 at B&N tomorrow since I don't want break the set up. Don't mind having two copies of Brazil.

QuasidodoJr · 07-30-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Brazil 3 Disc Set at that sale price is worth every penny and then some. Don't Hesitate. you will regret not having the really cool Documentary. (Just make sure the back of the box states it is 16:9 because I have seen some stores who still stock the original box set, backstock)

Guess I'll pay the extra then!

Thanks!

Also - my Repulsion blu just arrived from Amazon! Well, I know what I'm watching tonight.

thedownfall · 07-30-2009, 06:31 PM

Do you think we will get Straw Dogs anytime soon?

Beta Man · 07-30-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thedownfall

Do you think we will get Straw Dogs anytime soon?

Let's not spend the 30 days between release announcements into making this a wish-list thread........

I watched this last night though, as a matter of fact! Weird Coincidence!

neo_reloaded · 07-30-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gener

what out of print even means. It means that, in this case, Criterion is NO LONGER printing this edition of Rushmore and once the backstock runs out

Yes, you can still get the Criterion edition of Rushmore VIA the website and you can still get copies on Amazon and Ebay. What my OP was trying to convey is that since CRITERION will no longer be MAKING copies of RUSHMORE, even though you can CURRENTLY by their backstock copies, if by chance they are planning a BD release of this wonderful movie.

We understand what Out Of Print means, but I did not see evidence of that being the case on Criterion's site - it simply says "Add to cart." If you could point out where you saw that Rushmore was now out of print, I'd certainly check it out and offer an apology if I was wrong. I'd love to see a Rushmore Blu-ray, and I certainly have nothing against any information you might offer. But I do have a problem with the way you present yourself as there's no need for such overreaction and rudeness.

Mr.White · 07-30-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thedownfall

Do you think we will get Straw Dogs anytime soon?

Don't think so, they lost their contract with ABC, they same time they lost the rights to Hitchcock's Notorius, Rebecca and Spellbound. The 2-DVD set of Straw Dogs is a keeper, much better than both the MGM and Anchor Bay versions,which are also OOP!

PowellPressburger · 07-30-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gener

what out of print even means. It means that, in this case, Criterion is NO LONGER printing this edition of Rushmore and once the backstock runs out

Yes, you can still get the Criterion edition of Rushmore VIA the website and you can still get copies on Amazon and Ebay. What my OP was trying to convey is that since CRITERION will no longer be MAKING copies of RUSHMORE, even though you can CURRENTLY by their backstock copies, if by chance they are planning a BD release of this wonderful movie.

Where are you getting this info? Did you write to them?

If a title goes OOP with Criterion they immediatly NOTE it on their titles page ASAP they do NOT hesitate - examples are RAN and CONTEMPT. Plenty of stores still have stock in fact most Barnes locations have been restocks based on their supply. (It would be odd that they would not note that the tiltle is OOP no matter what their stock supply is)

According to Criterion Rushmore is NOT oop.

I wish Criterion would do a listing for their OOP titles so people are aware, and have a chance to buy a copy in stores etc if they choose to.

gener · 07-30-2009, 06:52 PM

they actually update often, as opposed to Criterion. Also, I have not been able to order that edition for my store in over six months...and I go through one of the largest distributors in the world.

Deadset · 07-30-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

I picked up two more Criterion DVDs from B&N (Rashomon and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold), on Tuesday, and I'm thinking of making at least one more trip before the sale ends on Sunday. There are a few Japanese films sorely missing from my collection, such as Fire on the Plains, The Sword of Doom and Onibaba.

Bolded the 2 I really enjoy. I'd also recommend Throne of Blood (if you don't already have it). Rashomon is a fantastic transfer given the source, I thought it looked great on my setup. I really enjoyed the extras on this particular release as well.

Belloche · 07-30-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Don't think so, they lost their contract with ABC, they same time they lost the rights to Hitchcock's Notorius, Rebecca and Spellbound. The 2-DVD set of Straw Dogs is a keeper, much better than both the MGM and Anchor Bay versions,which are also OOP!

For any big fan of Straw Dogs it's completely worth tracking down the Criterion version. The only way I'll ever get rid of mine is if Criterion gets the rights back and does a Blu-ray. Straw Dogs is my favorite film in the collection (I'm a huge Peckinpah fan), and it was my only day one Criterion purchase.

pro-bassoonist · 07-30-2009, 07:35 PM

Straw Dogs was pushed back a few times, but the UK Blu-ray release is on track now.

Pro-B

V180 · 07-30-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

The 2-DVD set of Straw Dogs is a keeper, much better than both the MGM and Anchor Bay versions

Is this true? I'd heard the MGM version used the same transfer that Criterion produced. Or did you mean better because the MGM has no extras?

Also, as I'm writing, I've noticed a lot of discussion regarding Criterion cases -- and thought I'd mention that the Repulsion release (in Canada, anyway) is cased in one of those fatter UK-style Blu ray cases - only without the blue! To be honest, I thought it looked really slick.

fdm · 07-30-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

I don't know if my Seven Samurai is a first edition,the only extras on it are a audio commentary, a trailer and restoration demo.

The restoration demo is only on the first edition. And I think it was region-free, whereas the second edition was region-locked. (From what I remember reading.) [Referring to the single disc versions here.]

Rhylliam · 07-30-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by V180

Is this true? I'd heard the MGM version used the same transfer that Criterion produced. Or did you mean better because the MGM has no extras?

MGM uses the same cut, but not so certain on same transfer...

fdm · 07-30-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

How's the transfer on the Fear and Lothing in Las Vegas DVD? Also considering getting the For All Mankind blu! can's wait for the Complete Monterey Pop Blu-ray to come out, wow, Jimi Hendrix setting is guitar on fire in stunning 1080p!

Don't know how stunning it is, but there is a Hendrix at Monterey blu-ray...

QuasidodoJr · 07-30-2009, 11:15 PM

Well, I went to B&N today, and spent MORE money. Heh. I picked up Fires on the Plain, Onibaba and The Sword of Doom, as planned, but also grabbed the 3-disc version of Brazil, Two-Lane Blacktop and Young Mr. Lincoln.

The employees told me the sale will still be in effect Monday, and since I get another paycheck tomorrow... I'll probably go again on Monday, since my check should clear by then.

Oh, and Deads3t, I do already have Throne of Blood, but thanks for the suggestion. I'm actually hoping to find a copy of The Hidden Fortress on Monday... and not the Essentials version, but the actual release.

EDIT: Scary follow-up. I opened these up and the copy of Young Mr. Lincoln I just purchased was still inside the cellophane when I brought it home, had the tamper seal on, but inside - NO DISCS! The case had the booklet, but no DVDs.

Guess I'll be taking it back.

Kartoon · 07-31-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

EDIT: Scary follow-up. I opened these up and the copy of Young Mr. Lincoln I just purchased was still inside the cellophane when I brought it home, had the tamper seal on, but inside - NO DISCS! The case had the booklet, but no DVDs.

Guess I'll be taking it back.

I've had this happen to me before, sucks. I've had games come with no disks and my copy of "Clean, Shaven" was missing the booklet.

MyBoyBlu · 07-31-2009, 01:06 PM

Going to pick up some DVDs at B&N this afternoon. Pick 3 that you would get:

Brazil
Ran
Rashomon
Seven Samurai
Wild Strawberries
8 1/2
M
Suggestions?

Beta Man · 07-31-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MyBoyBlu

Going to pick up some DVDs at B&N this afternoon. Pick 3 that you would get:

Brazil
Ran
Rashomon
Seven Samurai
Wild Strawberries
8 1/2
M
Suggestions?

Assuming I had none of the above mentioned......

Seven Samurai,
Brazil
8 1/2

(because I think there is an import of Ran coming soon to Blu-ray, otherwise replace 8 /12 with "Ran" on this list)

07-30-2009, 06:52 PM	#1949
gener Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:2146 Blu-ray reviews:2	Look on Amazons website they actually update often, as opposed to Criterion. Also, I have not been able to order that edition for my store in over six months...and I go through one of the largest distributors in the world.

07-30-2009, 11:15 PM	#1957
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:614 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:267	Well, I went to B&N today, and spent MORE money. Heh. I picked up Fires on the Plain, Onibaba and The Sword of Doom, as planned, but also grabbed the 3-disc version of Brazil, Two-Lane Blacktop and Young Mr. Lincoln. The employees told me the sale will still be in effect Monday, and since I get another paycheck tomorrow... I'll probably go again on Monday, since my check should clear by then. Oh, and Deads3t, I do already have Throne of Blood, but thanks for the suggestion. I'm actually hoping to find a copy of The Hidden Fortress on Monday... and not the Essentials version, but the actual release. EDIT: Scary follow-up. I opened these up and the copy of Young Mr. Lincoln I just purchased was still inside the cellophane when I brought it home, had the tamper seal on, but inside - NO DISCS! The case had the booklet, but no DVDs. Guess I'll be taking it back. Last edited by QuasidodoJr; 07-30-2009 at 11:37 PM.

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