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CardiffGiant

10-07-10 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Camel (Post 10416428)

I'm still waiting for the Fanny and Alex blu to come out soon!

Completely agree. I thought releasing it in Nov/Dec would have been great because of the content. Also, I wouldn't even wait for a B&N sale for this one, it would be a day of release purchase despite owning the SD version.

PopcornTreeCt

10-07-10 05:14 PM

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If it's Fear & Loathing it gives hope for a Traffic Blu-ray which I would love to watch.

Solid Snake

10-07-10 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt (Post 10417486)

If it's Fear & Loathing it gives hope for a Traffic Blu-ray which I would love to watch.

Yeah...I'll refrain from getting the current BD of Traffic cuz it's not the CC edition. Fucker of a DVD was packed w/ shit.

Gizmo

10-07-10 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by biglou114 (Post 10416609)

I remember reading/hearing somewhere that Anderson actually has a clause in all of his contracts stating that his films will be released by Criterion.

Well neither Darjeeling or Fantasic Mr Fox was released by Criterion. Were just now getting Darjeeling after it being on DVD for a few years.

Gizmo

10-07-10 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k (Post 10417116)

How many units do they need to move to break even? 1,000? 10,000?? I really don't know, but I don't think it's a very large number.

So many factors are involved that there is no set number. A film may require extension restoration etc. that can move that number up. Put it this way - with the lack of catalog we currently have on BD, it's safe to assume that previous sales of catalog titles was not enough to get those studios to release more catalog on BD. If they were making a profit, we would see more releases. But with BD prices dropping like a rock mere weeks after release, it's probably tough for them.

BuckNaked2k

10-07-10 11:46 PM

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I don't know....I'm actually not too disappointed with the amount of catalog that's been released or announced.

It took DVD 10 years to get 100,000 titles out. Blu-ray has only been going for a fraction of that, partly with a format war under way.

riotinmyskull

10-12-10 08:32 PM

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dvdbeaver on HAUSU: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews48/hausu.htm

PopcornTreeCt

10-12-10 09:18 PM

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Still Walking is apparently confirmed via Facebook

NoirFan

10-12-10 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull (Post 10427049)

dvdbeaver on HAUSU: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews48/hausu.htm

What's up with the color filters?

Solid Snake

10-13-10 12:47 AM

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I was wondering about that as well...anyone got news on that?

manicsounds

10-13-10 08:50 AM

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Although there are are some color discrepancies comparing the UK MoC disc to the Criterion, the Masters Of Cinema disc was made from an standard def video transfer from back in 2000.

The Criterion comes from the restored print, so I'd go with that as the definitive source.

NoirFan

10-13-10 01:39 PM

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DVD Beaver on Paths of Glory

Solid Snake

10-13-10 02:00 PM

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Fucking nice bit rate on that film. Wow.

zombeaner

10-13-10 02:12 PM

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House looks outstanding! Possibly better than when I saw it here in the theater.

Doctorossi

10-13-10 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC (Post 10428397)

Fucking nice bit rate on that film. Wow.

My thought, as well. Pushing 40mbps on a 1.33:1 B & W film. :jawdrop:

riotinmyskull

10-13-10 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorossi (Post 10428426)

my thought, as well. Pushing 40mbps on a 1.33:1 b & w film. :jawdrop:

1.66:1

Solid Snake

10-13-10 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 10428426)

My thought, as well. Pushing 40mbps on a 1.33:1 B & W film. :jawdrop:

I know, right?...I don't normally pay attention to the bit rate but when I saw the way that bitch spiked up and stayed rather consistent from that scale. just...fucking wow.

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull (Post 10428439)

1.66:1

Indeed. The MGM DVD was 1.33:1. I ALMOST bit on it too cuz I honestly didn't see this thing happening w/ an SE but then CC announced it...and that was badass. I can't wait for the next sale. I want it so bad but...I have to pay for my film equipment... :(

Doctorossi

10-13-10 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull (Post 10428439)

1.66:1

Yes- thank you.

Solid Snake

10-13-10 02:35 PM

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He's just telling you cuz he loves you.

riotinmyskull

10-13-10 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by solid snake pac (Post 10428480)

he's just telling you cuz he loves you.

+1 :)

zombeaner

10-14-10 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Camel (Post 10428433)

Which theater in Dallas area showed it?

Midnight at the Inwood back in July.

NoirFan

10-15-10 09:56 AM

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Blu-ray.com review of Hausu

zombeaner

10-15-10 10:08 AM

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I'm not impressed by the review at all.

ccfixx

10-15-10 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zombeaner (Post 10431937)

I'm not impressed by the review at all.

Since I've seen you post the same thoughts over at the review site's forum, how is it that you can be either "unimpressed" or "impressed"?

It's a review for a film... simple as that. Reviews are subjective, correct? Are they not a matter of personal taste? If a reviewer doesn't enjoy the story of a particular film as much as you do, how does that lead to you being "not impressed?"

The review for "House" still received appropriate scores for presentation. I don't think that Dr. Svet's personal view of the film has influenced his scores for the technical aspects, have they?

If you're not particulary happy about one person's opinion on a film, I would suggest you write your own review for the users.

Just saying. :)

CC

riotinmyskull

10-15-10 01:19 PM

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JANUARY TITLES

Army of Shadows
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Broadcast News
Shock Corridor
Naked Kiss

cgray

10-15-10 01:37 PM

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+ Shock Corridor & Naked Kiss.

Army of Shadows is HUGE! Love it.

alfonsosoriano

10-15-10 01:41 PM

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Army of Shadows on Blu ohhhh my.

Doctorossi

10-15-10 01:45 PM

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Shock Corridor- that's nice to see hit Blu.

CardiffGiant

10-15-10 01:58 PM

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Details, for those interested (spoilered for length):

Spoiler:

Sessa17

10-15-10 03:15 PM

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Absolutely LOVE the Daniel Clowes covers!

Can't wait for those and really really looking forward to Robinson Crusoe on Mars Blu-Ray. What a great month.

islandclaws

10-15-10 03:18 PM

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I'll buy anything Melville, and I'd like both Fuller titles as well.

JoshuaSokolov

10-15-10 03:18 PM

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Definitely going to pick up Army of Shadows and Robinson Crusoe on Mars. Seeing the trailers for both and definitely look superb films.

Not sure about Naked Kiss and Shock Corridor and when I saw Broadcast News on Encore, didn't care much for it to be honest.

Supermallet

10-15-10 03:36 PM

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I may very well have to get those Samuel Fuller films. Although honestly I might just prefer prints of the cover art.

NoirFan

10-15-10 04:39 PM

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Those Shock Corridor and Naked Kiss upgrades have been rumored for years, glad to finally get confirmation. Robinson Crusoe should look absolutely gorgeous in HD, but I'll probably just stick with a rental during next July's Sci-Fi Challenge rather than upgrade. I'm not sure about the Army of Shadows double-dip either.

cgray

10-15-10 04:41 PM

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Nothing is ever wrong with a rental, but fwiw, Army of Shadows is one of my most wanted upgrades. I can't wait to see those slate grays and blues in hi def!

NoirFan

10-15-10 04:49 PM

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The extras look a bit light on the Fuller titles, but just having them on Blu-ray is enough to make me happy. I absolutely loathe those ugly Clowes covers though. It seems like Criterion is trying too hard these days to target the younger hipster crowd with their cover art.

slop101

10-15-10 05:11 PM

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I'm in for pretty much all of these.

Agreed about the Fuller covers though - they're horrendous and completely misrepresent the mood of the films. So much potential, squandered.

NoirFan

10-15-10 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slop101 (Post 10432731)

Agreed about the Fuller covers though - they're horrendous and completely misrepresent the films. So much potential, squandered.

Especially Naked Kiss - showing Towers' bald head on the cover ruins one of the most arresting sequences in the whole film.

Sessa17

10-15-10 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan (Post 10432700)

It seems like Criterion is trying too hard these days to target the younger hipster crowd with their cover art.

I love Clowes, so I dig the covers. I hardly think hipsters have any idea who Fuller is, so I don't really think Criterion is going for trying to target that demo.

NoirFan

10-15-10 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sessa17 (Post 10432804)

I hardly think hipsters have any idea who Fuller is

Exactly! Criterion seems to think (perhaps correctly, sad as it may be) that the only way to market old, B & W Hollywood films to a younger audience is by enlisting fashionable artists with a hipster cache to design attention-grabbing, splashy packaging that has almost nothing to do with the actual films they're supposed to represent.

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