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  1. Dick

    Criterion Press Release: The War of the Worlds (1953) (Blu-ray)

    You have the same DVD I have. The Imprint Blu has both of those commentaries, plus adds a new one with Kim Newman and someone else, which I've not heard, as the Blu-ray isn't due for release until 5/27. and then lord knows how long before delivery can be made. The Criterion Blu will only feature...
  2. Dick

    Criterion Press Release: The War of the Worlds (1953) (Blu-ray)

    Guess I need new eyeballs.
  3. Dick

    Criterion Press Release: The War of the Worlds (1953) (Blu-ray)

    If you can find it, check out a t.v. movie called THE NIGHT THAT PANICKED AMERICA, which is a thoughtful and largely accurate depiction of this infamous broadcast.
  4. Dick

    Criterion Press Release: The War of the Worlds (1953) (Blu-ray)

    The price will be $20.00 if Barnes and Noble continues in the tradition of having Criterion sales in July and November, Even if their stores are not physically open, it might be offered online.
  5. Dick

    Criterion Press Release: The War of the Worlds (1953) (Blu-ray)

    I would agree, except that the Criterion will not include the commentaries by Gene Barry / Ann Robinson, nor the new one recorded by Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw. I might spring for both, because I am a commentary fiend.
  6. Dick

    Criterion Press Release: The War of the Worlds (1953) (Blu-ray)

    I have a 65" OLED and the seating in my small venue is quite close to the screen, but with only three or four exceptions that I have seen (the first two HARRY POTTER films, and BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI), Blu-ray is more than satisfactory. I could see this being helpful if one had a large home...
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