I don't think there is any difference between the two releases when it comes to picture quality the MGM is near enough the same as the new Criterion. I've just had a look at both and iy you get the Criterion you would only be upgrading for the extras. There seems to be some harrumph on some of the DVD forums about this issue.
Simon ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Edwards To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 2:39 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] THE THIEF OF BAGDAD I hear the extras are great but no new work was done on the film restoration to the previous release (which is, presumably, the BFI "restoration"...) any further info on the actual transfer quality of the feature would be welcome. Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Heimann To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] THE THIEF OF BAGDAD very nice kirby while i have decided with few exceptions not to update my laser disc collection by rebuying titles on dvd i will buy this one..it is one of my all time favorites...i happen to have an original half sheet for the title on linen..before it went onto linen i noticed a stamp on the back which said from the ron borst collection..it was one of my first poster purchases and i didn't know who ron was..it needed a bit of restorarion so i put it on linen no matter congrats on being included on the criterion disc...alan Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.6/1481 - Release Date: 03/06/2008 19:31 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
