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BluPix 07-14-2012 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by bdmartin134 (Post 6187863)
What is everyone's take on Broadcast News? I've been checking some reviews out and Amazon and imdB seem to be almost opposite. I just blind bought it during the sale for like $12, I like Albert Brooks and Hunter as well. Is it too 80's (cheese), or is it what most on Amazon have said, being an adult-smart comedy with rewatchability factors? I always keep my blindbuys wrapped just in case I get buyers remorse, but would love to hear others opinions on the film.
I took a few of the strong opinions for Double Life of Veronique on this board and picked that up too, but I'm more confident in that buy cause I dig atmospheric, stylized films.
You can add my opinion to those strongly in favor of Broadcast News. Criterion's blu-ray was a major upgrade over the old Fox DVD, which had been in my collection for years.

The picture is a cornerstone of not only 80s cinema but American film in general and is easily one of the best films of its genres (which include, first and foremost, movies about the news media, but also dramas, comedies and even romance). It keeps good company with the likes of Network, All the President's Men and Sweet Smell of Success.

The supplements on the Criterion release are also quite informative and nearly as interesting as the feature itself.

So, peel off that shrinkwrap and enjoy.

BluPix 07-14-2012 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CoopFilm (Post 6187483)
As much as I agree with the view that posting our purchases is pointless, I'm excited over mine, today from Barnes and Noble...so I'm doing it anyway :):
That's quite a nice stack. Some of those (Wings of Desire, Solaris and Basil Dearden's Victim) I consider to be among the best in the whole Criterion Collection that I've seen.

Congrats.

ROclockCK 07-14-2012 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Cinemach (Post 6185940)
There's now some intense speculation that since this
[Show spoiler]link
to Mulholland Drive on Youtube has been deleted due to infringement claims from Criterion and NBC/Universal (the rightsholders to the film in the US, with whom Criterion does have a relationship), that this will soon be Criterion-ized.

Honestly, practically nothing they could announce on Monday would top that for me, if true - except like a homerun batch of my five most wanted upgrades and Greed. And I have the pretty good Studio Canal disk.
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

If Universal owns the video rights to Muholland Drive (and I believe they do, at least in the U.S.), then any 'relationship issues' between Lynch and Criterion couldn't and wouldn't stop this film from receiving a spine number.

However, without Lynch's enthusiastic participation in such a project, what kind of a release would that be? I mean, it would be great to finally have the film on domestic Blu-ray, but what about that incredible backstory?

BluPix 07-14-2012 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ROclockCK (Post 6188155)
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

If Universal owns the video rights to Muholland Drive (and I believe they do, at least in the U.S.), then any 'relationship issues' between Lynch and Criterion couldn't and wouldn't stop this film from receiving a spine number.

However, without Lynch's enthusiastic participation in such a project, what kind of a release would that be? I mean, it would be great to finally have the film on domestic Blu-ray, but what about that incredible backstory?
There are plenty of Criterion (and other studio) releases that offer much in the way of substantive backstories without the participation of the feature's director or original filmmakers. Take a look, for instance at Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line or most of the old classic films where the director was not available. It can definitely be accomplished.

jayputter 07-14-2012 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by BluPix (Post 6188167)
There are plenty of Criterion (and other studio) releases that offer much in the way of substantive backstories without the participation of the feature's director or original filmmakers. Take a look, for instance at Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line or most of the old classic films where the director was not available. It can definitely be accomplished.
True, but I think Criterion wants more of a relationship with Lynch other than a quickgrab on one of his titles. I'm sure they'd still love to release Eraserhead, along with anything he'd be willing to license to them. Any Lynch titles would probably be pretty big sellers, as well as a feather in Criterion's artistic cap.

BluPix 07-14-2012 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jayputter (Post 6188182)
True, but I think Criterion wants more of a relationship with Lynch other than a quickgrab on one of his titles. I'm sure they'd still love to release Eraserhead, along with anything he'd be willing to license to them. Any Lynch titles would probably be pretty big sellers, as well as a feather in Criterion's artistic cap.
Oh, sure. Lynch's participation would be, far and away, the preferable scenario. But the appearance of an excellent and informative set of supplements need not be dependent on the presence of the film's director.

CoopFilm 07-14-2012 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkcritic (Post 6188088)
So incredibly JEALOUS ;)!
Aw, can you really not participate in it?

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Originally Posted by BluPix (Post 6188151)
That's quite a nice stack. Some of those (Wings of Desire, Solaris and Basil Dearden's Victim) I consider to be among the best in the whole Criterion Collection that I've seen.

Congrats.
Thanks! Victim is the only one from that set I've already seen and really was what influenced me to buy the set at all.

ROclockCK 07-14-2012 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BluPix (Post 6188199)
Oh, sure. Lynch's participation would be, far and away, the preferable scenario. But the appearance of an excellent and informative set of supplements need not be dependent on the presence of the film's director.
I see your point BluPix, and hope you're right.

Still...I would miss Lynch discussing his creative process in taking a conventionally plotted failed TV pilot and spinning it into such a landmark achievement in free-associative cinematic storytelling.

retablo 07-14-2012 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hedliniv (Post 6187804)
Is there a way to tell is the Three Colors set has the corrected disk from the outside packaging?

I just picked it up today however I forgot about this error and want to make sure I have the corrected disk before I open it if possible....

Any insights?
Unfortunately, while correcting their audio error on White, they never corrected the incorrect framing on Blue, and stubbornly stand by their version even though they refuse to get a direct statement from the original DP about it (though the master provided by mk2 was framed lower than it should be, even resulting in microphones dropping into frame).

P@t_Mtl 07-14-2012 08:28 AM
I have a quick question for those who got Breathless recently, is it still coming in digipack format or as now been change to a clear case release?

BluPat 07-14-2012 08:59 AM
Can't wait til' Monday so we can get the new announcements. Hopefully 'Rosemary's Baby' and some other horror/thriller films are announced.

Henge86 07-14-2012 09:02 AM
In the mood for love would make me smile. 2046 as well would make my year ;)

Fallglimmer 07-14-2012 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl (Post 6188756)
I have a quick question for those who got Breathless recently, is it still coming in digipack format or as now been change to a clear case release?
I ordered mine from Criterion during the valentines sale and it was a clear case...was Breatheless ever a digipack?

blujazz 07-14-2012 09:19 AM
As far as I know, Breathless never was offered in a clearcase. It's in a much more awesome digipack with two discs and a thick booklet.

Fallglimmer 07-14-2012 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by blujazz (Post 6188849)
As far as I know, Breathless never was offered in a clearcase. It's in a much more awesome digipack with two discs and a thick booklet.
Duh you're right...I was thinking about Vivre Sa Vie which was a clear case. Probably could have raised my head up and looked before I posted that.

Jutty 07-14-2012 12:39 PM
Received my first Criterion yesterday "Shallow Grave" ,,and i must say ,,the transfer is simply stunning:D

trombone dixie 07-14-2012 01:40 PM
Rosemary's Baby and The Wicker Man (1973) for October pleases!

Jutty 07-14-2012 02:00 PM
im up for that,,just cant stand the newer wicker man:mad:

Don Corleone 07-14-2012 02:43 PM
Does anyone know why the third man is oop. Was it available for a short time and criterion.had to stop production for some.reason

vertigo12314 07-14-2012 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by trombone dixie (Post 6189241)
The Wicker Man (1973) for October pleases!
It would be nice if they found the highway where the longer version was buried and then restored it. :D


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