Foreign Cinema in BLU
02-26-08 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
I don't understand the "shaky cam" aversion mentioned above (certainly no reason to avoid the flick). Unfortunately, however, this is an utterly conventional bio-pic, and Cotillard's performance is the only thing to recommend it.
Moreover, for non-French speakers, the lack of subtitles during the performances greatly undermines the impact of the songs. This is not a complicated thing, studios: if the lyrics are discernable, they should be translated just like the dialog, significant signage, letters, etc.
Moreover, for non-French speakers, the lack of subtitles during the performances greatly undermines the impact of the songs. This is not a complicated thing, studios: if the lyrics are discernable, they should be translated just like the dialog, significant signage, letters, etc.
02-27-08 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by asianxcore
Thanks for updating the releases Pro-B. Keep up the good work.
Also I noticed that Xploited Cinema has updated their Blu-Ray releases section with many import titles. Didn't even know a lot of those were scheduled to come out for Blu-Ray.
http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/bl...iscs-c-36.html
*Abba: The Movie
*Almost Famous
*Capricorn One
*Perfume: Story Of A Murderer
*The Protege (Andy Lau)
*Revolver (Guy Ritchie)
*Sukiyaki Western Django (Takashi Miike)
+ a handful of others
Also I noticed that Xploited Cinema has updated their Blu-Ray releases section with many import titles. Didn't even know a lot of those were scheduled to come out for Blu-Ray.
http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/bl...iscs-c-36.html
*Abba: The Movie
*Almost Famous
*Capricorn One
*Perfume: Story Of A Murderer
*The Protege (Andy Lau)
*Revolver (Guy Ritchie)
*Sukiyaki Western Django (Takashi Miike)
+ a handful of others
Perfume (assuming it's like the HD DVD transfer) looks amazing.
Sukiyaki Western Django has no English subs.
02-27-08 | 11:52 AM
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From: NYC
Originally Posted by bunkaroo
I've been watching their site daily like a hawk for Danny The Dog - I pounced on it and my copy has already shipped. I figured it would be a popular one even at ~$42 given it is listed as the unrated cut, and only the R rated made it to HD DVD domestically.
02-27-08 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dkny75
Almost Famous is a good disc but not great. It is the longer cut of the film. Video is good but not great and sound is a little light except for when the band is playing.
Perfume (assuming it's like the HD DVD transfer) looks amazing.
Sukiyaki Western Django has no English subs.
Perfume (assuming it's like the HD DVD transfer) looks amazing.
Sukiyaki Western Django has no English subs.
also ABBA-The Movie is 1080i
02-27-08 | 01:37 PM
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Two Ewan McGregor flicks listed at Amazon.uk for June 16th release...
Shallow Grave
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shallow-Grav...4140777&sr=1-9
Trainspotting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trainspottin...4140976&sr=1-8
Shallow Grave
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shallow-Grav...4140777&sr=1-9
Trainspotting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trainspottin...4140976&sr=1-8
02-27-08 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dkny75
What's the difference in the two versions?
I'll be watching this pretty soon after I get it, so hopefully any changes will be readily apparent to me.
One nice thing - the import has a TrueHD 6.1 track vs. DD+ 5.1 on the domestic HD DVD.
02-27-08 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dkny75
Almost Famous is a good disc but not great. It is the longer cut of the film. Video is good but not great and sound is a little light except for when the band is playing.
Perfume (assuming it's like the HD DVD transfer) looks amazing.
Sukiyaki Western Django has no English subs.
Perfume (assuming it's like the HD DVD transfer) looks amazing.
Sukiyaki Western Django has no English subs.
02-28-08 | 12:14 AM
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From: Blu-ray.com
Tai Seng Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Hong Kong martial arts film 'Dragon Tiger Gate' to Blu-ray on May 27th. Specs include a 7.1 Cantonese track, as well as 5.1 Mandarin and English tracks. Extras include an audio commentary, multiple featurettes, deleted scenes, interviews, photo gallery, and premiere highlights.
This title was original due to be released exclusively for HD DVD on the same date, but with Blu-ray being declared the victor of the format war, Tai Seng Entertainment has decided a Blu-ray release is more appropriate.
This title was original due to be released exclusively for HD DVD on the same date, but with Blu-ray being declared the victor of the format war, Tai Seng Entertainment has decided a Blu-ray release is more appropriate.
02-29-08 | 08:16 PM
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Torchwood Series 1 coming to UK Blu-ray in June!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Torchwood-Co...337140&sr=1-10
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Torchwood-Co...337140&sr=1-10
03-02-08 | 08:20 AM
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Buy two get one free on select Blu-ray movies at Amazon.fr.
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/?ASIN=B0014W8YDI
Remember to check the Region code...
http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b
I placed one order. It looks like it works out to about $26 per disc shipped to the U.S.
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/?ASIN=B0014W8YDI
Remember to check the Region code...
http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b
I placed one order. It looks like it works out to about $26 per disc shipped to the U.S.
03-02-08 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
Tai Seng Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Hong Kong martial arts film 'Dragon Tiger Gate' to Blu-ray on May 27th. Specs include a 7.1 Cantonese track, as well as 5.1 Mandarin and English tracks. Extras include an audio commentary, multiple featurettes, deleted scenes, interviews, photo gallery, and premiere highlights.
This title was original due to be released exclusively for HD DVD on the same date, but with Blu-ray being declared the victor of the format war, Tai Seng Entertainment has decided a Blu-ray release is more appropriate.
This title was original due to be released exclusively for HD DVD on the same date, but with Blu-ray being declared the victor of the format war, Tai Seng Entertainment has decided a Blu-ray release is more appropriate.
Video : AVC
Cantonese :
Linear PCM 7.1
DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Dolby Digital EX 6.1
Mandarin :
Dolby Digital EX 6.1
03-03-08 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Overpar
Buy two get one free on select Blu-ray movies at Amazon.fr.
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/?ASIN=B0014W8YDI
Remember to check the Region code...
http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b
I placed one order. It looks like it works out to about $26 per disc shipped to the U.S.
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/?ASIN=B0014W8YDI
Remember to check the Region code...
http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b
I placed one order. It looks like it works out to about $26 per disc shipped to the U.S.
03-04-08 | 10:04 AM
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According to dvdrama.com, Studio Canal will release in Blu-Ray, Sa Majesté Minor from Jean-Jacques Annaud (April 22), My Blueberry Nights from Wong Kar-Wai (June 3) and Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth: The Golden Age (June 12).
They will do the same for films they produced that are not out in theatre yet.
Babylon A.D. from Mathieu Kassovitz with Vin Diesel, Mélanie Thierry, Michelle Yeoh, Mark Strong, Gérard Depardieu,
Charlotte Rampling, Jérôme Le Banner, Alain Figlarz, Lambert Wilson, Nicky Naude.
Paris from Cédric Klapisch with Albert Dupontel, Juliette Binoche, Romain Duris, Fabrice Luchini, François Cluzet,
Karin Viard, Mélanie Laurent, Gilles Lellouche, Zinedine Soualem.
Disco from Fabien Onteniente with Franck Dubosc, Emmanuelle Béart, Gérard Depardieu, Samuel Le Bihan,
Abbes Zahmani, Annie Cordy, Isabelle Nanty, Christine Citti.
They will do the same for films they produced that are not out in theatre yet.
Babylon A.D. from Mathieu Kassovitz with Vin Diesel, Mélanie Thierry, Michelle Yeoh, Mark Strong, Gérard Depardieu,
Charlotte Rampling, Jérôme Le Banner, Alain Figlarz, Lambert Wilson, Nicky Naude.
Paris from Cédric Klapisch with Albert Dupontel, Juliette Binoche, Romain Duris, Fabrice Luchini, François Cluzet,
Karin Viard, Mélanie Laurent, Gilles Lellouche, Zinedine Soualem.
Disco from Fabien Onteniente with Franck Dubosc, Emmanuelle Béart, Gérard Depardieu, Samuel Le Bihan,
Abbes Zahmani, Annie Cordy, Isabelle Nanty, Christine Citti.
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03-04-08 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tutut
Paris from Cédric Klapisch with Albert Dupontel, Juliette Binoche, Romain Duris, Fabrice Luchini, François Cluzet,
Karin Viard, Mélanie Laurent, Gilles Lellouche, Zinedine Soualem.
Karin Viard, Mélanie Laurent, Gilles Lellouche, Zinedine Soualem.
Pro-B
03-05-08 | 11:47 PM
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More Blu-ray disks coming from Tartan UK:
Tartan Video has announced the release of their next wave of Blu-ray titles, starting on the 14th of April with A Tale of Two Sisters, and followed on the 28th by Paranoid Park. The big news for Park Chan-wook fans is that both Lady Vengeance and I'm a Cyborg will see the light of day on the 26th of May. Bringing up the rear on the 26th of June will be The Proposition and Sky Blue. All titles will retail for around £24.99. Future Blu-ray releases will include the English-language version of Funny Games (starring Naomi Watts) and P2, along with titles from Tartan's catalogue.
03-06-08 | 12:34 AM
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I wouldn't get too excited, Arpeggi. It was such a poor film that I'm not sure seeing it in high-def can help things...
Definitely interested in the Proposition, though.
Definitely interested in the Proposition, though.
03-06-08 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Cosmic Bus
I wouldn't get too excited, Arpeggi. It was such a poor film that I'm not sure seeing it in high-def can help things...
Definitely interested in the Proposition, though.
Definitely interested in the Proposition, though.
03-07-08 | 01:34 AM
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From: Blu-ray.com
Jacques Deray's La piscine (1969) starring Alain Delon and Romy Schneider is set to be released on June 4th in France (distrib: Warner-France)
Ciao,
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Ciao,
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03-07-08 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Donald Brown
No love for us in the United States.