I wish I only bought dumb shit when I was drunk. I buy expensive crap when I'm 100% sober and on a way too frequent basis (see my Criterion sale posts).
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The Criterion Collection in 2017: All Fancy Movie GAF Releases Welcome!
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I wish I only bought dumb shit when I was drunk. I buy expensive crap when I'm 100% sober and on a way too frequent basis (see my Criterion sale posts).
Sony already has a nice blu ray out of Strangelove so I'm not super stoked, but I really do love that film.
You've already gotten some shit for this, but it's like the second most famous thing from that film (after riding the bomb obv.) lol.
I'm seriously really bad at remembering quotes from things unless they're hugely obvious. After hearing the context I do remember it, but still.
cj_iwakura
Member
Was hoping for an Election tease. Oh well, still great news.
mariachi507
Member
If I didn't miss the sale I would have been in the same boat. I'm kind of glad I missed it though, I've spent enough money on Blu-rays this month already.
No worries, I just couldn't resist giving you some shit. <3
Oh, and in minor news:
Eureka (Masters of Cinema) are going to have a sale soon. RIP wallet.
Studiocanal fucked up their otherwise nice package for Fallen Idol by messing up the aspect ratio, but issued a disc replacement program.
Kino fucked up the aspect ratio for Spione, but has countered with quoting Gary "the Criterion ratio looks more 'right' to me, what do you mean Criterion just announced a disc replacement program" Tooze.
For as much shit as Gary seems to get, he and blu-ray.com are the only places I know of that post a lot of screen captures for their reviews, and that's usually what I look at anyways. I hate sites that use 2 tiny thumbnails they found in a Google search.
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Fuck yes to Dr. Strangelove! I saw the Digibook release last year, but I really wanna see what bonus features the Criterion release includes. Now, I wonder if other "lesser-known"' Kubrick films will get the Criterion treatment like Lolita or Barry Lyndon.
That Blu is in a weird spot in that it's technically OOP and actually fetches a pretty healthy price on the second-hand market. I say technically, since Best Buy carries a SteelBook version every so often for limited time promotions, but with ugly-ass "pop art" adorning a film that has no shortage of great official art to represent it.
Shameful.
Yup, unfortunately his caps doesn't makes his opinions any less wrong.
Oh, it is? I live in magical region B land where it exists in abundance, I can pick it up for about 8$. So that's news to me.
Sony has... unfortunate catalog release policies in the US.
Fancy Clown
Member
Shameful.
oh look his penis is a missile
That Blu is in a weird spot in that it's technically OOP and actually fetches a pretty healthy price on the second-hand market. I say technically, since Best Buy carries a SteelBook version every so often for limited time promotions, but with ugly-ass "pop art" adorning a film that has no shortage of great official art to represent it.
Shameful.
Rich Kelly is great and so is that image he did for it, though I think it works better as a print than a cover.
mariachi507
Member
Shameful.
That's the one I got, I don't hate it, but it could be better.
Well, if you're a fan of gialli at all, I highly doubt you'll regret it.
TheKaeptain
Banned
That Blu is in a weird spot in that it's technically OOP and actually fetches a pretty healthy price on the second-hand market. I say technically, since Best Buy carries a SteelBook version every so often for limited time promotions, but with ugly-ass "pop art" adorning a film that has no shortage of great official art to represent it.
Shameful.
I love this cover.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Already own Strangelove and The New World but I'm excited for the Criterion versions. Day 1.
to be fair that's like 90% of the jokes in the movie
Fancy Clown
Member
Spent all your self control on not watching the Uncharted trailer, huh?
It's true. I always think of it as being about the absurdity of war (which it is), but it's also wrapped up in male sexuality as the impetus for much of that absurdity. So yeah, I guess a nuke being a stand in for Col. Ripper's cock is actually quite fitting in that way.
Damn I hope so
Probably. They had their talk at Wexner today regarding film restoration. I know Barton Fink has been rumored for-fucking-ever, so picking that one up seems like a no-brainer.
EDIT: It sounds like they showed something from a John Waters film, too.
cj_iwakura
Member
Heh, and Best Buy had the It Follows BR slip cover. Oh well, it's the same supplement as the DVD anyway.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Spent all your self control on not watching the Uncharted trailer, huh?
I have ZERO self control when it comes to physical releases of my favorite movies. I hate myself for it until I look at the sweet new cover, and that sweet new transfer, and those sweet new supplements.
Nappuccino
Member
In my experience, they're great at replacing broken packaging. A quick email and they sent me a new cover and insert for High and Low for free. I'd even offered to pay shipping fees.
Holy shit, Criterion confirmed for Malicks best film, New World
4K restoration of the 172 minute cut (which finally confirms this was Malicks preferred cut as theres often been debate about this)
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=18570
4K restoration of the 172 minute cut (which finally confirms this was Malicks preferred cut as theres often been debate about this)
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=18570
cj_iwakura
Member
Wonder who at Criterion I need to beg for them to get Ghost Dog. How many Jarmuschs have they done?
Also, how does the Dragon Dynasty release of Hard Boiled compare to the Criterion?
BaronLundi
Member
Oh great, a 10-year-old film finally restored!
*sigh*
*sigh*
That's good. I sent it off today, so hopefully it's not too long of a wait.
It looks like select Criterions are on sale right now on Amazon. Inside Llewyn Davis, Ikiru, Lady Snowblood, and Mulholland Drive among other newer titles are $21.99. I dunno if I'm gonna be able to resist.
Net_Wrecker
Member
It looks like Kino is continuing their Studio Classics slate by adding Fox to the lineup, with a deal that covers films from the 20s through the 90s. It should be interesting to see what they have lined up, as Fox owns all of their films, unlike the more limited selection that the MGM deal had to offer.
Well, there's always their Arrow Academy slate which they will unveil on Monday.
Ugghhh don't remind me. With Criterion seemingly going for more prestige profit titles, the Arrow stuff has been a lot more interesting lately. It's kinda crazy how much Arrow has released that Criterion still hasn't touched yet.
What trend is this?
I got the old Floating Weeds and wow the case is flimsy. It looks like a $5 Hitchcock collection i got a Walmart, hopefully it doesn't also fall apart just by looking at it.
Fancy Clown
Member
Now lets get some region-A arrow releases up in here
Well at least y'all should get Eureka to go come over and unfuck up the mess Kino has made with their Murnau releases.
They already have those....
Yep, I would love to see Eureka releases in the US. They're pretty much the Criterion of the UK. Got a few already since I bought a region free player but ordering from Amazon UK is a pain.
Fancy Clown
Member
Waaaaa. I thought they were UK only?
They launched in the US last year. Hence why the US only or UK&US above in the June slate post
Fancy Clown
Member
Oh wow I'm really dumb
No worries, you can join omgkitty in the "let's ignore berzeli's posts about things we like and care about" club.
Fancy Clown
Member
Haha well I'll pay attention to them now