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[Derrick King]

But Criterion never released it on blu-ray.

This is true, the film is now with Lionsgate.

Also, it wasn't the first DVD Criterion released. They pushed it back a year because better elements were found.

 

[Lord Dalek]

This is true, the film is now with Lionsgate.

Their rights may have lapsed actually.

 

[bujaki]

I have Criterion's "Seven Samuraii" and it is spine number 2. What is spine number 1???

I made a mistake when I said Criterion's spine #1 was The Seven Samurai. Sorry. It's actually #2. I do have both versions of that disc in DVD, including the recalled version due to Toho's insistence. Then I purchased the DVD reissue and the subsequent BD issue. I also have the DVD included in the giant Criterion Kurosawa box.

 

[battlebeast]

Will there be a Criterion sale in November?

 

[Derrick King]

Their rights may have lapsed actually.

That would be nice. Worst thing ever was StudioCanal moving their entire catalog to Lionsgate. Thankfully Kino, Film Movement, Scream Factory and Criterion have been able to rescue a number of titles from the Purgatory of Lionsgate's vault.

 

[Ed Lachmann]

Not to mention the purgatory of Warner Brothers' vault. They've driven Kevin Brownlow's restored silents into a Purgatorio worthy of Dante, too, which drove me to start buying up many old MGM laserdiscs to transfer the silent masterpieces to DVD. Only way I'll ever have them, which is sad.

 

[battlebeast]

Not to mention the purgatory of Warner Brothers' vault. They've driven Kevin Brownlow's restored silents into a Purgatorio worthy of Dante, too, which drove me to start buying up many old MGM laserdiscs to transfer the silent masterpieces to DVD. Only way I'll ever have them, which is sad.

Warner’s is putting stuff out as best they can...

 

[usrunnr]

I made a mistake when I said Criterion's spine #1 was The Seven Samurai. Sorry. It's actually #2. I do have both versions of that disc in DVD, including the recalled version due to Toho's insistence. Then I purchased the DVD reissue and the subsequent BD issue. I also have the DVD included in the giant Criterion Kurosawa box.

How do I know which version I have, the recalled version, or the newer version? Thank you.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

How do I know which version I have, the recalled version, or the newer version? Thank you.

The first pressing of Seven Samurai had a brief restoration demonstration that was subsequently removed.

 

[Angelo Colombus]

The first pressing of Seven Samurai had a brief restoration demonstration that was subsequently removed.

I think it was removed because the movie studio Toho did not want the impression that they did not take care of their films.

 

[usrunnr]

I don't see a restoration demonstration listed on my 3-disc set, so I presume I have the re-issue.
Mine lists: 50 minute doc on making of, as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create. On disc 3: My life in Cinema, "Seven Samurai": Origins and Influences. Trailers and Teasers.

 

[bujaki]

How do I know which version I have, the recalled version, or the newer version? Thank you.

The placement of the UPC symbol on the back cover.

 

[Lord Dalek]

I don't see a restoration demonstration listed on my 3-disc set, so I presume I have the re-issue.
Mine lists: 50 minute doc on making of, as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create. On disc 3: My life in Cinema, "Seven Samurai": Origins and Influences. Trailers and Teasers.

The restoration demonstration only applies to the original single disc from 1997.

 

[Lord Dalek]

January!

Bunuel Box (license save of Discrete Charm of Bougeroise, Phantom of Liberty, and Obscure Object of Desire),
Minding The Gap
Rolling Thunder Review: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorcese
The Ascent

 

[TravisR]

Wow, two Scorsese releases in two months.

 

[Angelo Colombus]

Great news about the Bunuel box set.

 

[Lord Dalek]

In case you need more evidence that Lionsgate has let most (if not all) of their non-grandfathered in Canal licenses lapse....

 

[Ruz-El]

I'm a big Bob Dylan mark and will be grabbing the Rolling Thunder disc, but man, what I wouldn't give for a proper concert recreation out of that footage without all the flim-flam. I don't think there's a single Dylan concert DVD/Blu in print other than the 30 Anniversary "BobFest".

Also, where's RENALDO AND CLARA? I'm sure it's a rights issue/Bob issue if it was considered at all but considering all the Rolling Thunder hoo-haw this past couple years, it's a glaring absence to not be included since it wasn't in the music only sets either. This could have been definitive boxset in a perfect world.

 

[David Norman]

I'm waiting for the next Criterion flash sale or B&N 50% off sale to update my collection.

And with that in mind.

I have no proof yet, but I am expecting the Criterion Flash Sale to happen Oct 20. Criterion has done the 3rd Tuesday sale in 2016/2017/2018/2019 and 2 new releases this week (technically 2016 started on 3rd Monday, but close enough). Criterion Streaming service customers may have received a new $10 Gift recently so I'm hoping that was their way of dropping a hint.


I haven't heard any rumors of a BN November sale, but the last time I was in store a month ago they Discs were still there and I haven't seen any evidence they are going to skip the sale either so I'm planning on Business as usual. If you are comfortable expecting a sale, B&N has a Gift Certificate Deal now -- $20 extra rewards/gift card for purchase of a $100 Gift Card (the site says online only). The reward will be delivered around 10/31 via email and be valid through Nov 26 (Cybermonday). The Criterion Sale most often runs from 1st Friday or Tuesday in NOV through CyberMonday.

 

[Angelo Colombus]

There is only the Fellini box set that i want so i hope there will be a flash sale soon.