Criterion releases on Blu-Rays
05-08-08, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by splattii2
Eye Candy is the least of my worries. I actually don't own a single BD disc even though I've had a ps3 for a year. I don't own a game either, so it's really just a box taking up space (I got it for free). I'm waiting for someone to release a movie worth owning, and I'll jump in. The majority of titles being released in North America on BD are terrible, and I don't need to see enhanced fodder. lol. Criterion will at least give me a chance to buy something worth owning. In terms of SD DVD, I've purchased Criterion for the transfers, as often (at least to me) the picture seemed superior to other offering of the same film (like La Haine or Man Bites Dog for example) from other companies. When or if they release 'La Haine' on BD for example, I'm not sure it'll be a vast improvement over the current HD release. When I purchased Man Bites Dog on Criterion SD, I already owned the other SD DVD and I knew I was "upgrading". Anyhow, if they are the same price as other BD titles, then it's not an issue I guess.
Anyways, awesome news. Enhanced versions of Tokyo Drifter and Branded to Kill please!
05-08-08, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
Try importing The Seventh Seal on BD from the UK -- when I picked it up, it was only $27 or so shipped from amazon.co.uk -- and that should silence any concerns you have about how spectacular classic films can look in high definition.
05-08-08, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by macnorton
Not to sound rude, but man your collection must be tiny after reading that statement.
Anyways, awesome news. Enhanced versions of Tokyo Drifter and Branded to Kill please!
Anyways, awesome news. Enhanced versions of Tokyo Drifter and Branded to Kill please!
05-08-08, 09:09 AM
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Indeed great news! (looks like I will try to sale my still sealed copy of Third Man and Contemp.)
Next question...
What kind of packaging design it will be? I assume they will still include those thick booklet which means there will be outer sleeve...
Next question...
What kind of packaging design it will be? I assume they will still include those thick booklet which means there will be outer sleeve...
05-08-08, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by splattii2
I'm not sure if this was directord towards me, but I never suggested classic films wouldn't look good in HD.
05-08-08, 09:35 AM
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I wonder how this will affect their SD sales. I know that I might hold back on some of the older titles I wanted in hopes that they'll release it on blu-ray instead. So they're potentially losing current purchases from me. But I'm glad they're keeping the same pricing.
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i could see maybe buying the new titles, but isn't it a little excessive to upgrade something like The Last Emperor if you bought it recently? I mean the difference has got to be quite small.
On the flipside... I hope everyone starts selling off their SD Criterions in the trade forum for cheap! I could live with that!
On the flipside... I hope everyone starts selling off their SD Criterions in the trade forum for cheap! I could live with that!
05-08-08, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rehmus
i could see maybe buying the new titles, but isn't it a little excessive to upgrade something like The Last Emperor if you bought it recently? I mean the difference has got to be quite small.
On the flipside... I hope everyone starts selling off their SD Criterions in the trade forum for cheap! I could live with that!
On the flipside... I hope everyone starts selling off their SD Criterions in the trade forum for cheap! I could live with that!
05-08-08, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rehmus
i could see maybe buying the new titles, but isn't it a little excessive to upgrade something like The Last Emperor if you bought it recently? I mean the difference has got to be quite small.
On the flipside... I hope everyone starts selling off their SD Criterions in the trade forum for cheap! I could live with that!
On the flipside... I hope everyone starts selling off their SD Criterions in the trade forum for cheap! I could live with that!
05-08-08, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rehmus
i could see maybe buying the new titles, but isn't it a little excessive to upgrade something like The Last Emperor if you bought it recently? I mean the difference has got to be quite small.
05-08-08, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by splattii2
Yes, my BD collection = 0. My HD = La Haine, Blade Runner & Tideland. For SD over 500 Non R-1 and/or PAL DVD's. I'm an arthouse/indy/international fan. I attend many film festivals. In the last 4 years I attended 102 films at the Toronto Film Fest alone...lol Anyhow, I don't want to get off topic. I'm all for Criterion, I've just always considered them a premium product, and I question if this will continue in BD. That's all.
05-08-08, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CSM126
Actually, the difference may well be vast. Due to it's length, The Last Emperor was pretty heavily compressed to fit on DVD (especially the extended cut), resulting in digital noise issues (the skies looking like their full of mosquitoes due to the pixelation/noise, for instance). The increased space on a BR disc means less compression is necessary, meaning less compression artifacts. Not to mention BR can handle a wider range of colors and shades, and with a film as colorful as Last Emperor is, that's huge. I imagine it will look quite fantastic in HD.
05-08-08, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Neil M.
I wonder how this will affect their SD sales. I know that I might hold back on some of the older titles I wanted in hopes that they'll release it on blu-ray instead. So they're potentially losing current purchases from me. But I'm glad they're keeping the same pricing.
05-08-08, 01:30 PM
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I have a rule (and this may work for you too), if it is available on SD DVD only grab it. If there is a Blu release coming or at the same time, go for the Blu. No player yet (I am waiting for that new BDP50 from Panasonic), but I can let my collection grow...did the same thing with DVD back in the day. And as long as their are reviews to quality, I won't buy anything that doesn't met the high marks.
05-08-08, 04:43 PM
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Great new!
I've been meaning to pick up Gimme Shelter, For All Mankind, and The Wages of Fear for the longest time. I'm glad my procrastination finally paid off.
I'll also definitely pick up Bottle Rocket and possibly Monterey Pop. I just bought the re-release of The Third Man so I might skip it depending on the reviews.
I've been meaning to pick up Gimme Shelter, For All Mankind, and The Wages of Fear for the longest time. I'm glad my procrastination finally paid off.
I'll also definitely pick up Bottle Rocket and possibly Monterey Pop. I just bought the re-release of The Third Man so I might skip it depending on the reviews.
05-08-08, 04:47 PM
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Where's Armageddon? :-)
05-08-08, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
I know people laugh at this title but if Criterion still owned the rights, it would certainly be a wise move to release it in Blu. There are a lot of people that would eat up a HD version of Armageddon and help give Criterion a big push into the HD world.
05-08-08, 05:28 PM
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I'm pretty sure someone posted an excerpt from an interview where Michael Bay said that Armageddon needed some serious work and a new master, something about damage in a fire. It would probably need a new master anyway if the last one was done when the film was new.
In any case, I'd think Disney would release it like they did with The Rock.
In any case, I'd think Disney would release it like they did with The Rock.
05-08-08, 06:22 PM
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It will be interesting to see how good The Third Man looks on Blu. I have the HD Casablanca and it doesn't really look any better than the SD version. Digtial Bits has a really good piece they posted today about older films and the transfers for Blu. I know that when Seven Samurai came on kungfuHD, it looked amazing, but you could cleary see most of the film grain that was present in the film. Not that it's a problem, I think that grain adds something to the look and feel of a film. But I can see some people having a problem with it just like the bits have posted.
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05-08-08, 06:30 PM
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The Third Man
Bottle Rocket
Chungking Express
The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Last Emperor
Walkabout
Those titles I will definitely purchase.
Criterion, please also release Kwaidan (the uncut version), Mishima, RAN, and all of Michael Powell's films on BD. I would be one super, super happy camper.
Bottle Rocket
Chungking Express
The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Last Emperor
Walkabout
Those titles I will definitely purchase.
Criterion, please also release Kwaidan (the uncut version), Mishima, RAN, and all of Michael Powell's films on BD. I would be one super, super happy camper.
05-08-08, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
Try importing The Seventh Seal on BD from the UK -- when I picked it up, it was only $27 or so shipped from amazon.co.uk -- and that should silence any concerns you have about how spectacular classic films can look in high definition.
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05-08-08, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_sc77
I dont give one shit about Blu-ray but I am very thrilled about OCtober Criterion DVD's (Walkabout, Chunking Express, Bottle Rocket). This is officially the best year Criterion has given us.
I will continue to support Criterion until they start releasing new releases on Blu-ray with exclusive content.
I will continue to support Criterion until they start releasing new releases on Blu-ray with exclusive content.
05-08-08, 07:20 PM
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Third Man will be epic.
I wonder what their release schedule will be like for these... 3-4 a month?
I wonder what their release schedule will be like for these... 3-4 a month?
Thats their current release pattern, so I assume it will be the same for BD. I wonder which titles will be release in which months?
05-08-08, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Guy ATL
It's about $46 now, after VAT is removed and shipping added. Anyone know of an alternative source for this one? (Sorry to veer off topic.)