Criterion's February 2003 dvds announced (1 Viewer)

[oscar_merkx]

Beauty and the Beast 1946
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=6
Lost Honor of Katerina Blum
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=177
I am Curious - Yellow
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=179
Please discuss

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

Criterion is releasing both I am Curious - Yellow and Blue together. Interesting.

I do wish they'd release the two Pink Floyd films HVE has: More and La Vallee. I'm not that excited about the reissue of La belle et la bette, especially as they aren't changing the spine number.

 

[Damin J Toell]

I'm not that excited about the reissue of La belle et la bette, especially as they aren't changing the spine number.

But the disc content is different. You're more concerned about the spine number than the actual content of the disc?

DJ

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

But the disc content is different. You're more concerned about the spine number than the actual content of the disc?

Yes. I already have #6 in the Collection.

 

[Rich P]

But at least the UPC number and the cover art are different. Don't become a prisoner to spine numbers.

 

[Damin J Toell]

But at least the UPC number and the cover art are different.

And that little shiny thing that actually has the film and other content is different, too. But who's got time to watch films when you're busy looking at spine numbers?

DJ

 

[Jim_K]

Damn, I was hoping for more Kurosawa.
Nothing I'd buy from this batch.

 

[Rain]

I'm not that excited about the reissue of La belle et la bette, especially as they aren't changing the spine number.

Among other things, the film itself has undergone restoration and the new transfer is from those restored elements. One particular highlight of this is the return of the wonderful original French opening title sequence, which was absent from the disc.
I haven't compared the specs yet, but I assume there will also be new extras.
Tell ya what, Jeff, we'll split the cost on one. You can have the container and I'll keep the disc. How's that?

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

That's the whole point, I don't need a container. I have a #6 already... However, should I end up getting this (I've watched the other one once...) the spine better be black. That Night to Remember is messin' up the look of the first set.
If we are going for reissues (which, while nice, I'd prefer them release different titles, as there are plenty that could use the Criterion touch), how about redoing the Warhols with new anamorphic transfers and 3D for Flesh for Frankenstein.
BTW, I hope everyone isn't having trouble walking after getting their legs pulled...

 

[oscar_merkx]

are these up for pre order yet

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

Speaking of La Vallee, HVE just announced it in a new anamorphic 2.35:1 transfer. Bring on MORE.

 

[Ken Stuart]

I'm surprised that they are not releasing "More" instead, since Ibiza is now such a hot destination...

 

[Rich Malloy]

Have you guys seen the review of "La belle et la bete" posted at mondo-digital?!?
My god... the screenshots!
http://www.mondo-digital.com/orpheus.html
(Jeff, are you joking?)

 

[Jon Robertson]

I glue spine numbers onto all my DVD sleeves as soon as I get them (in order). It just makes my collection that much more complete and unique.

 

[Dan Hitchman]

Beauty and the Beast IS MINE!!

Dan

 

[Lars Vermundsberget]

Jeff Ulmer wrote: "I'm not that excited about the reissue of La belle et la bette, especially as they aren't changing the spine number."


I don't quite see why they should. I think it's fair to say that this improved reissue replaces the old version.

 

[AlanP]

Where is "LA DOLCE VITA" ??????????????????

 

[Jon Robertson]

With Artisan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SimonI]

Anyone got any info on More and La vallée? Who is HVE? I've been waiting for these...

 

[Jon Robertson]

Well, here's another glowing review of Beauty and the Beast to get those tongues a-waggin':
http://www.gamenikki.com/dvd//Beauty...stCriteri.php3