Yasujiro Ozu movies - CC or region 0 Collections?
03-13-05, 11:40 AM
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Yasujiro Ozu movies - CC or region 0 Collections?
I was about to buy the four OZU movies that Criterion has released, but then I came across these region 0 DVD collections. The Ozu Collection 1 The Ozu Collection 2
I have yet to find any reviews of these collections, but I guess they are inferior to the CC releases. Does anyone have any information, or maybe links to reviews of these collections?
I have yet to find any reviews of these collections, but I guess they are inferior to the CC releases. Does anyone have any information, or maybe links to reviews of these collections?
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03-13-05, 04:43 PM
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For the most accurate and complete Ozu information, refer to http://www.ozuyasujiro.com, one of the great film sites on the internet. DVD Beaver has extensive DVD comparisons, including several of Ozu. For example, the Late Spring comparison.
As a rule of thumb, based generally on what I know of the companies involved, the Tartans are far superior to the Panorama discs, but slightly inferior to the Criterions. I don't own any of the Tartan Ozu releases, but I have several of the Panoramas and all of the Criterions.
ETA: I didn't even notice your username at first, but I had to comment once I did. Very cool.
As a rule of thumb, based generally on what I know of the companies involved, the Tartans are far superior to the Panorama discs, but slightly inferior to the Criterions. I don't own any of the Tartan Ozu releases, but I have several of the Panoramas and all of the Criterions.
ETA: I didn't even notice your username at first, but I had to comment once I did. Very cool.
03-13-05, 07:20 PM
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The Tartan discs are NTSC to PAL transfers,
and a bit darker than the Criterion discs.
Also, no extras are there.
go for the criterions. you'll get your moneys worth.
and a bit darker than the Criterion discs.
Also, no extras are there.
go for the criterions. you'll get your moneys worth.
03-13-05, 08:38 PM
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Thanks for the help guys!
I've now ordered the the four CC releases. Not cheap, but I can't watch these movies. I've only watched Good Morning, and I liked it a lot, so I'm expecting great things from Ozu.
wendersfan:
Not many get the reference, so thanks for noticing. I like yours too.
I've now ordered the the four CC releases. Not cheap, but I can't watch these movies. I've only watched Good Morning, and I liked it a lot, so I'm expecting great things from Ozu.
wendersfan:
Not many get the reference, so thanks for noticing. I like yours too.
