Should I buy the Kurosawa samurai box set?
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Should I buy the Kurosawa samurai box set?
First thing I'd like to know is, what are the chances of any of these DVDs being re-released by Criterion in the near future? Any recent rumors?
Secondly, is there any advantage at this point to buying the four movies separately (Seven Samurai, Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, Sanjuro)? It's my understanding that the DVDs in the set are identical to the individual releases, just minus the UPC. Is this correct? Also, what is the spine number situation? Do the DVDs retain their original spine number? Does the cardboard box itself have a number?
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Secondly, is there any advantage at this point to buying the four movies separately (Seven Samurai, Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, Sanjuro)? It's my understanding that the DVDs in the set are identical to the individual releases, just minus the UPC. Is this correct? Also, what is the spine number situation? Do the DVDs retain their original spine number? Does the cardboard box itself have a number?
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Not sure about your first question but I thought there was a rumor about Seven Samurai being re-released. Of course, this is the second printing of SS and not the original one. Haven't heard diddly about the other 3, though.
No advantage of buying individually, that I can see. You are correct about the missing UPCs.
The DVDs retain their original spine number.
The box itself does not have a spine number. It's pretty flimsy and was made just to keep the DVDs together for the store shelf.
No advantage of buying individually, that I can see. You are correct about the missing UPCs.
The DVDs retain their original spine number.
The box itself does not have a spine number. It's pretty flimsy and was made just to keep the DVDs together for the store shelf.
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Very helpful. Thanks.
For those with this set, what did you do with the paper case? Do you display the set in it, or did you trash it? Is the case open on one end to display the DVD spines?
For those with this set, what did you do with the paper case? Do you display the set in it, or did you trash it? Is the case open on one end to display the DVD spines?
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Re: Should I buy the Kurosawa samurai box set?
During a recent HTF chart, Lee Kline of Criterion said "We're going to be doing some tests on Seven Samurai soon to see if we can make it look better than the previous version very soon." He also pointed out that original negatives and master postives don't exist for many classic Japanese films, so read into that what you will.
As for the cardboard box, it's open on the bottom and yes, I do keep my discs in it.
As for the cardboard box, it's open on the bottom and yes, I do keep my discs in it.
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There is an Interweb rumour that Criterion have already had Linda Hoaglund create a new translation for Seven Samurai for a new DVD with a new transfer, new extras, etc.
Could be true.
Might be jive.
While we're on the subject, which Criterions genuinely NEED a new transfer? Which are currently non-anamorphic?
Playtime - High-def 70mm transfer, 1.66:1 anamorphic, 6-track surround would be great.
Andrei Rublev - Anamorphic 2.35:1.
Amacord isn't anamorphic, is it?
Brazil - If this was re-released in anamorphic it would probably sell very well. Most people would double-dip. Especially if Dolby and DTS 5.1 remixes were included.
Sorry if this hijacks the thread.
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Could be true.
Might be jive.
While we're on the subject, which Criterions genuinely NEED a new transfer? Which are currently non-anamorphic?
Playtime - High-def 70mm transfer, 1.66:1 anamorphic, 6-track surround would be great.
Andrei Rublev - Anamorphic 2.35:1.
Amacord isn't anamorphic, is it?
Brazil - If this was re-released in anamorphic it would probably sell very well. Most people would double-dip. Especially if Dolby and DTS 5.1 remixes were included.
Sorry if this hijacks the thread.
GCM
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Originally posted by Gordon McMurphy
There is an Interweb rumour that Criterion have already had Linda Hoaglund create a new translation for Seven Samurai for a new DVD with a new transfer, new extras, etc.
Could be true.
GCM
There is an Interweb rumour that Criterion have already had Linda Hoaglund create a new translation for Seven Samurai for a new DVD with a new transfer, new extras, etc.
Could be true.
GCM
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Ok, next order of business: Where is the cheapest place to get this?
DVDPlanet has it for $64.96 shipped. That seems like a hell of a deal, but it would go against my DVD buying ethics to not first ask if there is a better deal. Any current discounts going on for DVDPlanet?
DVDPlanet has it for $64.96 shipped. That seems like a hell of a deal, but it would go against my DVD buying ethics to not first ask if there is a better deal. Any current discounts going on for DVDPlanet?
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Caiman, DEFINITELY get the box set. All four films are exceptional movies and rank at the top of my list.
I just checked and it looks as if DVD planet is your best bet price-wise. You're essentially getting all four movies at the discounted price for three of them.
I just checked and it looks as if DVD planet is your best bet price-wise. You're essentially getting all four movies at the discounted price for three of them.
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Originally posted by SilverScreen
I just checked and it looks as if DVD planet is your best bet price-wise. You're essentially getting all four movies at the discounted price for three of them.
I just checked and it looks as if DVD planet is your best bet price-wise. You're essentially getting all four movies at the discounted price for three of them.
This set is definitely a great deal. It's like getting a free movie.
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Originally posted by Tarnower
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That is pretty funny. Listen, you are very new and a lot of the veterans on these boards are possibly amused by you......for now. If you don't stop acting like a 10-year-old (even though you say you're 25), those same people will start losing patience with you and you will not be taken seriously, or (as you stated in yesterday's thread about not getting any respect in here) receive any respect. If you want to see what the possible future may hold for you (in terms of how the majority on these boards lose patience with silliness), just do a search for the username "danol" and start reading through some of his old posts. That could be you very easily if you continue on like this.
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