The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
09-14-12, 11:22 PM
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Yeah, I would also guess Brazil based on that message.
I owned the letterbox DVD and replaced it with the anamorphic DVD when it came out. I'll definitely pick up the Blu-ray, but probably not right away.
I owned the letterbox DVD and replaced it with the anamorphic DVD when it came out. I'll definitely pick up the Blu-ray, but probably not right away.
09-15-12, 07:33 AM
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Count me in as someone who'd drool over Brazil. I have the original non-anamorphic edition and this would be awesome. I just can't believe it's taken so long.
09-15-12, 11:04 AM
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I'm sure Criterion's version of Brazil will be great. But the Universal BD isn't to be shrugged off as it is the original US theatrical version (which BTW, is also a "director's cut"), and in some ways is superior to Gilliam's later directors cut, IMO.
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09-15-12, 11:13 AM
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re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Criterion's DVD boxset features both versions, so I'm expecting the blu-ray to feature them as well.
09-15-12, 11:17 AM
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09-15-12, 12:25 PM
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re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
December is usually a light month, so don't be too surprised if there are only two or three releases.
Anyways, Criterion posted this about their December releases on Facebook:
I'm hoping for Andrei Rublev, Brazil, or Picnic at Hanging Rock. Particularly Andrei Rublev.
Anyways, Criterion posted this about their December releases on Facebook:
Here's a hint: The Blu-ray upgrade is one of our most anticipated... It will make a lot of people very happy.
09-15-12, 10:37 PM
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Gilliam said a few years back that he made new features for the BD. I'd like to see what those were.
09-16-12, 09:59 PM
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Would be nice to see an upgrade of M. Hulot's Holiday.
I'm also holding out hope for Y Tu Mama Tambien.
I'm also holding out hope for Y Tu Mama Tambien.
09-16-12, 10:28 PM
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so is it a pipedream that Criterion would ever do a remaster of 'Robocop' - has that ship sailed?
09-16-12, 10:47 PM
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09-17-12, 05:22 AM
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Honestly, pick up the Criterion disc and the Blu-ray and call it a day. The Robocop extras were a slide-based visual essay, storyboard comparisons, and a commentary. It's VERY laserdiscy (as it's a copy of the laserdisc, transfer and all). There's no documentary or deleted scenes.
I'm actually staring at the disc right now and it's hilarious that back in 1998 one of Criterion's special features is "Optimal image quality: RSDL dual layer edition".
09-17-12, 03:55 PM
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perish the thought that MGM could do what Lionsgate did and get Verhoeven actually involved in doing a new transfer.
I think I own every video incarnation of 'Robocop' - laserdisc, yes: the Criterion DVD (one step ahead of you Rob
), the Robocop trilogy ediition. Have yet to open or view the Fox bluray which I've read is a sucky transfer. ho hum... oh well. (maybe MGM/Fox will surprise me - but I ain't holding my breath)
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Holy fuck! Brazil!
And they managed to cram all the DVD extras on there (with 2 discs)! Happiness! I've never been so happy to buy a film a third time from the same company, lol.
And they managed to cram all the DVD extras on there (with 2 discs)! Happiness! I've never been so happy to buy a film a third time from the same company, lol.