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That's... quite a month.

Zatoichi msrp drops to 199.95

Which September titles are likely to get a UK release?

Luke M wrote:I was hoping Dolls would be a slightly discounted 2-pack. Oof.

I'm sure they are thinking that VD/BVD are associated in-name-only so not really suitable for a dual release*, but I would have bought a 2-pack released priced at $69 (a la Complete Monterey Pop), but I'll probably take a pass on VD as a separate release.

(*Or it could have been a Fox decision.)

Something tells me they thought Beyond might move more on its own than having the two together at a higher price. The original, as far as I see online at least, isn't as popular, and I see the terms "boring" and "melodrama" thrown at it constantly. Of course that could be my bias since I don't care much for it, either (been years since I last saw it, though).

The modern day (well probably at the time too) hatred for melodrama is the most ridiculous and eye roll worthy aspect of cinephillia.

Sorry knives, all old Hollywood movies are either outdated relics or subversive works, no middle ground #freshtakes #realcinemastartedinthe70s

I'm a big fan of melodramas and even I can't sit through Valley of the Dolls. This is why I wondered if they were licensed as a pair. There are copious and obvious reasons for Criterion to release Beyond, but why would they even bother with Valley unless they were contractually obligated to. It doesn't distinguish itself in any way.

jedgeco wrote:

Luke M wrote:I was hoping Dolls would be a slightly discounted 2-pack. Oof.

I'm sure they are thinking that VD/BVD are associated in-name-only so not really suitable for a dual release*, but I would have bought a 2-pack released priced at $69 (a la Complete Monterey Pop), but I'll probably take a pass on VD as a separate release.

(*Or it could have been a Fox decision.)

So you were hoping Criterion would say "My box has VD"? :-"

tenia wrote:That's... quite a month.

Yeah - that's an understatement. Pretty astonishing and diverse bunch.

knives wrote:The modern day (well probably at the time too) hatred for melodrama is the most ridiculous and eye roll worthy aspect of cinephillia.

Oh, I agree and didn't mean to imply that's what I think is going against it or even a valid criticism (I just didn't find it particularly interesting). But that's usually the criticism I see thrown against it and I feel it will probably sell far less than Beyond.

It certainly will, but personally I like both equally if for dramatically different reasons. That said I'll probably dip on the Robson before the Meyer.

Is it me or is this thread not as quarantined as it used to be?

Boyhood
Dreams
His Girl Friday
Life of a Dog
Pan's Labyrinth
the Squid and the Whale
Written on the Wind upgrade
2 or 3 Things / Made in USA upgrades

The Squid and the Whale
Meantime
Pan's Labryinth
Black Girl
Teorema
Vampyr Blu
Mishima Blu

Monday
Dersu Uzala/Dreams
Pan's Labyrinth
Dheepan
The Squid and the Whale
The War Trilogy

Canoa
Pan's Labyrinth
Blue is the Warmest Color Special Edition
Written on the Wind Blu-ray upgrade
Cure
The Dead Zone
A Fuller Life

Lone Wolf and Cub
4 Months, 3 Weeks, & 2 Days
The Koker Trilogy
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
Black Girl
Heart of a Dog
Pan’s Labyrinth

I predict announcement not made until Monday.

captveg wrote:I predict announcement not made until Monday.

Safest bet.

knives wrote:

captveg wrote:I predict announcement not made until Monday.

Safest bet.

I'm not much of a risk taker.

Squid and the whale
Lone wolf and cub
Harold Lloyd shorts
Pans labyrinth
Clueless
Two English girls
Warner brothers laser disc upgrade
Exterminating angel

Bulldog Drummond eclipse

Pan's Labyrinth
His Girl Friday
The Awful Truth
Black Girl
Jeanne Dielman upgrade

Pan’s Labyrinth
Multiple Maniacs
His Girl Friday
Lone Wolf and Cub
Bergman’s Faith Trilogy (upgrade)

Pan's Labyrinth
Cure
Squid and the Whale
The Exterminating Angel
Blood for Dracula re-issue
Flesh for Frankenstein re-issue (yes I understand the rights are elsewhere with these two)