Criterion to release Kurosawa's Ran
04-05-05, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
Very poor, shimmering, artifact-ridden transfer on "Ran", no anamorphic enhancement on the documentary (which was shot 1.78:1), and a less than ideal transfer on "Madadayo".
All that, plus it cost $100.
All that, plus it cost $100.
04-05-05, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
Very poor, shimmering, artifact-ridden transfer on "Ran", no anamorphic enhancement on the documentary (which was shot 1.78:1), and a less than ideal transfer on "Madadayo".
All that, plus it cost $100.
All that, plus it cost $100.
04-05-05, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by evitagen
And Criterion isn't written on the box.
If you really believe this is about branding, you have no clue.
04-05-05, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
Very poor, shimmering, artifact-ridden transfer on "Ran", no anamorphic enhancement on the documentary (which was shot 1.78:1), and a less than ideal transfer on "Madadayo".
All that, plus it cost $100.
All that, plus it cost $100.
04-05-05, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by eau
And no spine number
Maybe people should actually check out the quality of the current version of Ran that's out there before turning this into your little "I'm too cool for Criterion" commentary piece.
God this place is tired sometimes.
04-05-05, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
Criterion wouldn't put their name on a release this shoddy, the very epitome of all-icing-no-cake. And despite Criterion's premium price point, they've never charged anywhere near $100 for a 3-DVD set.
If you really believe this is about branding, you have no clue.
If you really believe this is about branding, you have no clue.
04-05-05, 07:39 PM
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What else is wrong with the Wellspring? If Criterion includes Chris Marker's "A.K.", that is something else wrong with it, since it probably won't be available seperately. Meanwhile I enjoy the excellent R4 Australian release that does include it.
So, I've already sold my Wellspring Masterworks version, because it sucked from day one. At least I wasn't suckered in to that stupid "limited edition" piece of crap from Amazon (which is SO limited, that it is still available to suckers worldwide!)
Sure wish I hadn't sold my Criterion LD of "Tales of Hoffman" when they announced THAT title on DVD..... 3 years ago!!!
So, I've already sold my Wellspring Masterworks version, because it sucked from day one. At least I wasn't suckered in to that stupid "limited edition" piece of crap from Amazon (which is SO limited, that it is still available to suckers worldwide!)
Sure wish I hadn't sold my Criterion LD of "Tales of Hoffman" when they announced THAT title on DVD..... 3 years ago!!!
08-23-05, 10:39 PM
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well this sucker just picked up that amazon exclusive set. I got it on ebay for around ten bucks. The box is pretty cool by itself even if the transfers on the dvd aren't so hot.
so now that i finally caved i expect criterion to make an announcement this week.
so now that i finally caved i expect criterion to make an announcement this week.
08-23-05, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cameron
so now that i finally caved i expect criterion to make an announcement this week.
Now then, if you wouldn't mind buying the LE Blade Runner set . . .
08-23-05, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cameron
thats classic....I love it. Same day its on my step someone starts a thread with an announcement. I may just pick up that blade runner disc tommorow for good measure.
08-24-05, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Cameron
thats classic....I love it. Same day its on my step someone starts a thread with an announcement. I may just pick up that blade runner disc tommorow for good measure.
08-24-05, 02:43 AM
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no...i don't feel bad about it really...i payed like ten bucks...and the poster, photos, and quad foldout are worth that without the dvds. Madayo cost about the same at most places, so no big deal.
I just think its funny that the day it arrives in the mail, the announcement gets made.
I just think its funny that the day it arrives in the mail, the announcement gets made.
08-30-05, 10:20 AM
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I'm on this for sure. I just have to get rid of my Masterworks Edition now
09-01-05, 02:44 AM
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From Davis Dvd
Due on November 22nd
Also due on the 22nd is director Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece Ran which arrives as a two-disc edition with a newly-restored transfer, Chris Marker's 74-minute documentary on Kurosawa's craft in making the film, an introduction by filmmaker Sidney Lumet, a half-hour Toho documentary on the making of the film, a half-hour video piece reconstructing the film through Kurosawa's paintings and sketches, a new interview with star Tatsuya Nakadai and more. Retail is $39.95 apiece.
Due on November 22nd
Also due on the 22nd is director Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece Ran which arrives as a two-disc edition with a newly-restored transfer, Chris Marker's 74-minute documentary on Kurosawa's craft in making the film, an introduction by filmmaker Sidney Lumet, a half-hour Toho documentary on the making of the film, a half-hour video piece reconstructing the film through Kurosawa's paintings and sketches, a new interview with star Tatsuya Nakadai and more. Retail is $39.95 apiece.