The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
12-10-20 | 04:33 PM
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Cool packaging, but nope, I'll hold on to my original blu-rays of those WKW titles.
Though this isn't Criterion's fault, it's all on WKW. Directors insisting on this revisionist stuff is weird - especially when they try to disappear the old versions.
Though this isn't Criterion's fault, it's all on WKW. Directors insisting on this revisionist stuff is weird - especially when they try to disappear the old versions.
12-10-20 | 04:42 PM
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I just double checked the TIFF retrospective of his films and ASHES isn't there. Maybe it's only in certain cities or countries? I can kind of see it being left out as the others are all set in contemporary times (or close enough to it), and collectively can sort of be perceived as inhabiting the same universe, a way of thinking that Wong is clearly trying to reinforce with the matching title screens, recolouring, etc.
Also, that Korean ASHES Blu-ray is just the Redux version. While I didn't dislike it, I still prefer the original, but after seeing what Wong's doing with his other films, the odds of seeing the original ASHES restored on Blu-ray are probably nil.
As for the Criterion box, zero interest here. Way too much revisionism, as mentioned before, and that packaging looks about as flimsy (fancy designs and lush photography notwithstanding) as the Bruce Lee set which I also can't be bothered with. This growing aversion to plastic is silly. It wouldn't be so bad if they produced sets with plastic cases in solid hard-stock cases, similar to Arrow.
At this rate, it seems likely that MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS may one day stand as the only film that Wong hasn't decided was supposed to be something else entirely long after he made it. Or . . . will it?
Also, that Korean ASHES Blu-ray is just the Redux version. While I didn't dislike it, I still prefer the original, but after seeing what Wong's doing with his other films, the odds of seeing the original ASHES restored on Blu-ray are probably nil.
As for the Criterion box, zero interest here. Way too much revisionism, as mentioned before, and that packaging looks about as flimsy (fancy designs and lush photography notwithstanding) as the Bruce Lee set which I also can't be bothered with. This growing aversion to plastic is silly. It wouldn't be so bad if they produced sets with plastic cases in solid hard-stock cases, similar to Arrow.
At this rate, it seems likely that MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS may one day stand as the only film that Wong hasn't decided was supposed to be something else entirely long after he made it. Or . . . will it?
12-11-20 | 05:44 AM
re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Looks like I’ll be the lone person in the forum to snatch up that really snazzy looking set. Only a minor WKW fan so probably doesn’t bother me as much but only if BN still has their sale come summer.
12-11-20 | 08:33 AM
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I'll wait to see how Criterion's set compares to whatever "Novamedia" is releasing in South Korea. They claimed to be releasing 4K discs back in June, but there haven't been a whole lot of details since.
12-12-20 | 01:20 PM
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What a beautiful set. As of now, definitely passing on it.
Hopefully I won't change my mind when the next 50% Barnes & Noble sale hits next year
Hopefully I won't change my mind when the next 50% Barnes & Noble sale hits next year
12-15-20 | 12:21 PM
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Defending Your Life coming in March! 
12-15-20 | 12:23 PM
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Also happy that Secrets and Lies was announced but not dance wildly happy.
12-15-20 | 12:45 PM
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12-15-20 | 03:14 PM
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I really enjoyed Defending Your Life when it was on the Criterion Channel.
12-15-20 | 08:45 PM
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Secrets & Lies and Defending Your Life. Fuck yeah!!!
12-17-20 | 07:41 PM
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Looks like these will probably get a CC release next year.
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Why So Blu? (01-16-21)
01-01-21 | 03:34 PM
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I’m bummed with the lack of New Year’s clues since Jason Polan passed away last year. I’d hoped they’d get a new artist... or do something else.
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01-05-21 | 01:59 PM
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Neat little video about the cult of collecting Criterions
https://filmschoolrejects.com/criter...llection-cult/
https://filmschoolrejects.com/criter...llection-cult/
01-05-21 | 03:19 PM
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Just bought the Bunuel set that came out today - first blu-ray I've bought since the pandemic started!
I do wish it was an exhaustive set like their Bergman box-set, but I guess this will do.
I do wish it was an exhaustive set like their Bergman box-set, but I guess this will do.
01-15-21 | 12:56 PM
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April 2021:
History Is Made at Night
Memories of Murder
The Furies
Irma Vep
Masculin feminin
History Is Made at Night
Memories of Murder
The Furies
Irma Vep
Masculin feminin
01-15-21 | 01:43 PM
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When I bought the The Furies on DVD, my wife mis-read it and thought it was The Furries and gave me no end of grief over it.
01-15-21 | 02:43 PM
DVD Talk Legend
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Memories of Murder is a must and I’ll get Irma Vep and The Furies down the line.
01-15-21 | 04:45 PM
DVD Talk Legend
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So psyched about Memories of Murder
01-15-21 | 07:35 PM
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01-16-21 | 10:28 PM
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In for Godard. I've finally sworn off blind buying so I'm gonna watch Memories of Murder before I decide.
01-17-21 | 01:08 AM
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Memories of Murder is my favorite Bong Tail film. But that could change once I watch Parasite again. Also really like Mother.
Think I'll watch Barking Dogs Never Bite tonight for first time.
Just glad this film is getting the CC treatment.
Think I'll watch Barking Dogs Never Bite tonight for first time.
Just glad this film is getting the CC treatment.
01-22-21 | 05:21 PM
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Inland Empire coming...?
01-22-21 | 05:23 PM
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Memories of Murder is my favorite Bong Tail film. But that could change once I watch Parasite again. Also really like Mother.
Think I'll watch Barking Dogs Never Bite tonight for first time.
Just glad this film is getting the CC treatment.
Think I'll watch Barking Dogs Never Bite tonight for first time.
Just glad this film is getting the CC treatment.
01-25-21 | 10:53 AM
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Seems like a natural assumption, given Criterion's relationship with Lynch. Not much they can do about the movie's garbage photography, unfortunately. For extras, I'm imagining a booklet essay that reads, in its entirety: "Yeah, good luck with this one."
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01-25-21 | 12:30 PM
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I just watched a you.tube review of Universal's 4K version of "Do The Right Thing". He pointed out that the 4K uses the filmmaker-approved red filters throughout, which is the way it appears on the Criterion blu-ray; the Universal blu-ray did not have the filters and uses the natural colors of the original cinematography. The reviewer staed that he did not feel the differences between the 4K and the Criterion warranted a double-dipping.