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#16
07-08-2009, 08:55 AM
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added "The Decameron"
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#17
07-10-2009, 08:33 AM
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added "The Canterbury Tales"
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#18
07-13-2009, 09:28 AM
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added "Separation" and "The Other Side of Underneath"
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#19
07-14-2009, 12:08 PM
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added "Anti-Clock"
Last edited by Arkadin : 08-30-2009 at 10:18 PM.
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#20
07-16-2009, 12:29 PM
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added "Arabian Nights"
Last edited by Arkadin : 08-30-2009 at 10:19 PM.
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#21
07-21-2009, 07:39 PM
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added "Anti-Clock" review from dvdbeaver.
and "Magick Lantern Cycle" Last edited by Arkadin : 08-30-2009 at 10:19 PM.
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#22
07-29-2009, 08:21 AM
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added "Nighthawks"
Last edited by Arkadin : 08-30-2009 at 10:19 PM.
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#23
08-16-2009, 09:09 AM
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I am really glad to see that the growing list of BFI Blu-ray titles (ca. 3 per month, or thereabouts at the moment) is finally being acknowleged and honoured on this site. Most of the releases I had never even seen, much less heard of, before. With its quality and relevant supplemental material, often fantastic transfers [given the inherent quality limitations with original negatives] and their fantastic booklets with essays, evaluations and background info, the BFI deserve every praise for their continued work. They are certainly set to rival, and even in some cases outdo, Criterion for videophile collector. I simply cannot praise them enough!
Perhaps I could mention in this regard the work of another UK based outfit, Eureka's "Masters of Cinema" releases. The Eureka label is also doing sterling work in this field, particularly with regard to silent cinema releases (sorry, I cannot post their url here, but I have not posted a minimum here yet). FW Murnau's "Sunrise" will be released on Blu-ray next month [September 2009] A first on HD, I believe. For far too long Criterion's and Kino Video's releases had been difficult to obtain for UK or European fans. Now the situation is improving. Often silent classics were released in much better versions in the US via Kino etc., with the help of the FW Murnau Stiftung, BFI and others, but strangely not available in these superior versions in Europe itself. I want to see all these films available as part of our western cultural heritage available where demand is, or might be. Films live from being seen, experienced and discussed - otherwise they die. Let us not inadvertantly kill off this wonderful heritage by keeping it locked up, or through lack of availability. I am usually a person who has to be absolutely convinced that a film is worth seeing, before purchasing a film ticket, or DVD/Blu-ray. I have now learned to simply take an unknown plunge in this regard (cheating a little with the help of reviews on this and other sites of course!) - the experience has not only been fantastically rewarding, but enriching in every sense, too! Try it! Last edited by Reduman : 08-16-2009 at 09:21 AM.
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#24
08-16-2009, 01:34 PM
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I would love to see silent films on BD. I will keep my ear to the ground.
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#25
08-16-2009, 04:13 PM
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awesome!
some actual responses!   thanks Reduman. I need to work on this thread a bit to get it caught up, but I haven't forgotten about it by any means. btw: I love MoC, and plan a Eureka thread also. I have over 45 of the dvd series. again, thanks for the post!
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#26
08-16-2009, 06:52 PM
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I got two BFi releases in last week and watched them over the weekend. Based on Nates's review I got Comrades, and also included Pasolini's Arabian Nights in the order. Both a fantastic looking films, especially consider their age, and an informative booklet on the history & making of is included. I was a little skeptical of Arabian Nights - I once tried to watch Pasolini's Salo but couldn't make it very far into the film - far too demented for my tastes. One reason I was interested in Arabian Nights was the filming locations - Iran, India, Nepal, Yemen, and Ethiopia. It's an interesting film, certainly something very different. It's definitely not something for the kids - there's quite a bit of full male & female nudity, and simulated (but pretty realistic looking) sex scenes.
Comrades is certainly slow paced, at just over 3 hours runtime, but a very interesting period piece.
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#27
08-16-2009, 09:07 PM
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added "Penny Points to Paradise"
and "Winstanley" added "Comrades" Last edited by Arkadin : 08-16-2009 at 09:48 PM.
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#28
08-17-2009, 07:04 PM
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Yes, I can certainly understand that Pasolini's films do not exactly make for Sunday afternoon family viewing. I bought SALO, too (as BFI's first Blu-ray offering). Now, I really am very broad-minded, but I simply could not get into the movie at all. I found some of his [Pasolini's] life trilogy movies much more approachable, funny at times, but still always a little wacky. Has anyone else noticed the apparently dreadful state of dental health in Italy in the 1970's? Yes, I did write "dental" health, though sometimes the 'd' could just as easily be replaced by 'm' in Pasolini's works.
My most recently-viewed BFI gem is the "Winstanley" film. Wonderful! I found the accompanying making-of documentary film most enlightening. It really showcased the difficulties and dedication the makers went to, to complete the project. There's only one problem with BFI's releases. I am not getting out enough in my leisure time! Even in this sweltering heat I remain indoors glued to the damn TV, watching weird films. Tell me, is this normal?
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#29
08-17-2009, 07:20 PM
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Thanks to you too for listing the reviews links for the BFI titles so far - that's what I call a labour-saving device (Sorry, Gordon Brown, I did not mean that type of 'Labour-saving device'!!) Personally, I'd love to see an MoC thread on here and I hope EUREKA start upgrading their back catalogue titles to blu-ray soon .. I am happy to share some of my thoughts on what has been, for me personally, a very recent journey of (high-definition film) discovery. I remember back in the early eighties, my dad had a Super 8 projector and I watched a ten minute excerpt of "Grease" on my bedroom wall -over and over again. I have been a home video fan since. But just look at how far we have come now! I thought VHS was great. DVD was simply wonderful. However, Blu-ray is the ultimate (so far). Watching movies in this quality is simply life-enhancing. For me it beats cinema visits hands down. Oops, I have just donned my fire-proof asbestos-lined suit for the fiery comments from irate cinema fans ... just in case ... Last edited by Reduman : 08-17-2009 at 07:33 PM.
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#30
08-22-2009, 04:52 PM
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What kind of packaging do Bfi releases come in?
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