Topic: Yojimbo and Sanjuro Criterion Reissues (January 2007)

[jackdejesus]

Yojimbo-$39.95



Special Features
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   All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer
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   Optional Dolby Digital 3.0 soundtrack, preserving the original Perspecta simulated-stereo effects
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   Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
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   A 45-minute documentary on the making of Yojimbo, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
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   Theatrical trailer and teaser
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   Stills gallery of behind-the-scenes photos
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   New and improved English subtitle translation

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=52

Sanjuro -$39.95
Special Features



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   All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer
#
   Optional Dolby Digital 3.0 soundtrack, preserving the original Perspecta simulated-stereo effects
#
   Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
#
   A 35-minute documentary on the making of Sanjuro, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
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   Theatrical trailer and teaser
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   Stills gallery of behind-the-scenes photos
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   New and improved English subtitle translation
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   PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Sragow and notes and statements from Kurosawa and his cast and crew

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=53

There will also be a boxset featuring these two gems! -$69.95


http://www.criterionco.com/asp/connections.asp?id=63

[techdude]

Unlike Seven Samurai, I don't think I will double dip on this one...  The one Kurosawa pic that I wished they remaster is Ikiru...

[uebetan12]

i don't have the original yojimbo.............. and the video quality was improved lot, hence, i need to buy this one, besides the previous releases of these two movies were barebones

[hemisphere]

No double dipping for me as well. I am waiting for the Hidden Fortress Re-release which I think is the best B&W Kurosawa film in terms of entertainment, cinematography and wit.