Godzilla in the Criterion Collection?!

[goji1986]

There wasn't any updates available. However, somehow I made it play (problem is now I don't know what I did, so when I do get time to watch it, I'll still have to figure out the problem).

I looked through both films and they look and sound really nice. I can't wait to watch these and check out their special features. I loved the package as well, despite having the wrong Godzilla on the inside. I'm very glad I got it, even if I did have a problem making it play.

If I may make a suggestion, try downloading VLC player. It's free software and IMHO is way better than most "built in" movie programs (and yes, it supports Bluray playback).

If you still have issues getting it to work, the problem may lie in your hardware. My old laptop used to decide it didn't feel like reading discs every now and again and I just had to deal with it (didn't want to spend the money to have somebody look at it and try to fix it).

[Legion1979]

Hm. Have any pics of specific scenes?

Well, err, don't know if that would be legal, per se, but I will take a screen grab or two.

It's legal. It's called fair use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Use

But slap your name and a copyright notice all over the photos, so that was you can get all the fame and glory when someone else decides to use your photo.

[Chris55]

But slap your name and a copyright notice all over the photos, so that was you can get all the fame and glory when someone else decides to use your photo.

Ugh, this again eh?

[GreenAiden555]

It's legal. It's called fair use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Use

I know of that, I just don't know if there is a specific time after a release where you cannot post ANYTHING unless you have permission.... Though, then again, it would be fine due to criticism.


I need to study for a midterm that I'm having today, and I have a BOATLOAD of homework tonight, and I work tomorrow.... I'll do my best to get some screen caps tonight and post them.


EDIT: Okay, after getting about two hours to myself (3/4 of that being napping), I finally had the chance to grab two shots to show you what I mean.

Painfully was a bit of an overstatement. Actually, a lot. I just noticed that this scene, in particular, looks a bit off.

Yes, they are looking in each others' directions, but it looks to me as if Ogata and Emiko are looking over each others' shoulder.

This one here, too. Just a split second after their conversation.

It just doesn't look like their head is placed where it should be. If you pay attention close this scene, it almost looks like Ogata's eyes can't stay focused on Emiko, and they constantly move like a news reporter's eyes reading a teleprompter. It isn't just this one, either. Right before these two go up the stairs to discuss what Serizawa discovered, right around 1:10:42, Emiko doesn't even cast a shadow on Ogata when she probably should.

I've only noticed this is in scenes where two or more actors are close together. And I know I'm not going crazy, because I didn't even notice it doesn't look like they're looking at each other until a friend pointed it out. The stills don't really do justice.

[kaiju115]

I just got my hands on the Criterion collection of Godzilla last night. All i can say is WOW, the image & audio quality is just fantastic,the bonus features are great, especially the interview with Haruo Nakajima. Most people complain about the Kiryu-goji suit being on the inside of the popup cover, but I'm not bothered by it. So overall it was worth buying the Greatest of all monster movies on Blu ray.

[MechaGamera]

So were the Dvd and Blu ray only released in limited quantities? I had a look on Amazon and there asking stupid money for the discs from Amazon sellers.

[GreenAiden555]

So were the Dvd and Blu ray only released in limited quantities? I had a look on Amazon and there asking stupid money for the discs from Amazon sellers.

They're both under $30 new from Amazon with free super saver shipping...

[milo bloom]

Criterion is having a sale on their website right, now 50% off MSRP any Blu or DVD, code SWAK at checkout. And if you've had a "My Criterion" login, you might have received a $10 credit to your account.

The Godzilla Blu is normally $40 and DVD is $30, so half of that (more if you have the credit).

Their site is getting hammered today, and the sale is only good through tomorrow.

[Tamura]

Check out my review of Criterion's edition of GODZILLA. I explain why it is the best kaiju home video release of all time:

http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2012 ... -godzilla/

[Sydney Aradi]

Pretty nice review there Tamura. It was a very good read

[Goji]

Wait, you wrote that?!

"Nice work"

[DinoZillaGod]

So, is it worth it?

[kpa]

Wait, you wrote that?!

"Nice work"

Yeah, Tamura did a great job on the review. Hopefully it's just the first of many articles for SFJ!

[omgitsgodzilla]

So, is it worth it?

Have you ever even heard of Criterion before? YES. BUY IT.

[DinoZillaGod]

So, is it worth it?

Have you ever even heard of Criterion before? YES. BUY IT.

Thanks bro, I looked through some of the rest of the post pages to and Imma be getting myself an early B-Day present it looks like. BTW that one picture they are totally not looking into each others eyes. lulz

[Tyler]

Sorry if I ask this again, but if Criterion decided to release more of these can they only use the ones Classic Media has (Godzilla Raids Again, Rodan, etc) or can they go crazy and surprise us with something like Gorath?

[Gawdziller]

Sorry if I ask this again, but if Criterion decided to release more of these can they only use the ones Classic Media has (Godzilla Raids Again, Rodan, etc) or can they go crazy and surprise us with something like Gorath?

It's whatever Criterion can afford and/or whatever Toho and US distributors feel like selling to them.

[Tyler]

I see.

What I'd really like to see though are some of Honda's 'normal' movies, but I don't think they have enough pull.

[Rody]

I still think they should try King Kong vs. Godzilla. Licenses might be a terrible hassle, but if it meant a release of the original Japanese version, surely it would be worth it!

[Hellspawn28]

I don't see them doing another Godzilla movie outside of Gojira. It seems like Criterion always go for critically acclaimed movies and Gojira is the only Godzilla movie on that level.