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I seriously don't understand the notion of "watching" a film while doing other things such typing out a forum post. I mean... I can multitask as well as the next person but when I'm watching a film, my full attention is on the film.

I have to wonder if the post being made is just that amazing that it can't wait until the end of the movie, or if some people just feel the desire to tell us what they're always doing... like the Twitter nation.

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Obviously you don't suffer from ADD like me. ;)

scorsetinogilliam

07-03-2010 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL (Post 3454198)

Obviously you don't suffer from ADD like me. ;)

do you actually "suffer" from "ADD" or are you just part of our disgusting generation that claims serious illnesses for attention and to use as a crutch??
oh and of course...no offence.

ChadFL

07-03-2010 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scorsetinogilliam (Post 3454302)

do you actually "suffer" from "ADD" or are you just part of our disgusting generation that claims serious illnesses for attention and to use as a crutch??
oh and of course...no offence.

:rofl: No offense taken. Let me guess. You like yelling at kids to "get off your yard"?

Beta Man

07-03-2010 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by oyboe (Post 3453895)

Picked up The Seventh Seal at Borders today for $19.99 after the 50% promo.

I've watched my BD of this one about 4 times thus far....... I love it (I know the naysayers are listening ;) )

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Originally Posted by rkish (Post 3453914)

BTW...I don't Twitter and this is one of the few forums that I post to on a regular basis...you guys are like family...hate ya...love ya...mostly love ya! :D

This is my main internet addiction........ No facebook/myspace/twitter/whatever else is out there....... I check slick-deals, but never registered..... and I do post in maybe 3 threads at 'some other' forum a post every other day or so....... I just like this one.....

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Originally Posted by scorsetinogilliam (Post 3454302)

do you actually "suffer" from "ADD"

Those guys have it easy..... I had a case of "Subtract" that took massive amounts of electro-shock therapy to kick...........

JediFonger

07-03-2010 02:50 AM

on the other hand, there are people like me. i've done an entire season of 24 or TV seasons w/o eating/bathroom/showering, etc. yup just straight through.

same w/LOTR:EE i've done whole thing straight thru.

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Originally Posted by ccfixx (Post 3453874)

As long as I don't eat something that's gonna give me diarrhea 20 minutes later (and it does happen... A LOT ;)), then I can make it through the "long" films without a break. :)

Plus, I honestly wasn't calling you out in particular, which is why I said "people." It just so happens that your post finally inspired me after all this time of seeing similar posts from other users on forums across the internet.

I'm as light as I come... light as a fairy even!

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scorsetinogilliam

07-03-2010 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL (Post 3454498)

:rofl: No offense taken. Let me guess. You like yelling at kids to "get off your yard"?

Ha!! oh man...i'm only 22 and i feel like a bitter old ass hole, and yes i will probably yell that eventually and then call technology confounded contraptions!!
awesome

honeybunker

07-03-2010 03:06 AM

Re: the Borders 50% off sale and the limit of 2...can anybody say whether the limit is per Rewards account or per visit? I bought 2 today and I wonder if I can go back for more...:ohnoes:

aggienader08

07-03-2010 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Slec (Post 3451582)

Borders 50% off blu-ray coupon Now through July 4, Limit 2

BTJ7933K

have fun boys!

I was at B&N the other day using a gift card and I asked the Manager to look up when the next Criterion sale was, so she looked in her computer and said that there is a 50% off Criterion Collection and 1st Season TV DVD/Blu-ray sale starting on July 16th.

I wish I had proof of this, or a flyer or e-mail or something, but that's what she said.

bgmat58

07-03-2010 03:57 AM

The sale is per transaction. I bought six today and did so in three separate trips to the register. The sale you mention starting on the 16th do you know if that will be online as well?

bgmat58

07-03-2010 03:59 AM

Sorry just noticed that you were talking about b&n. Online and in store right?

ChadFL

07-03-2010 04:42 AM

I'm guessing this Borders sale is not available online? I tried the code BTJ7933K and it said "Cart is not eligible for promotion." Whatever that means. :shrug:

Hep	07-03-2010 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by repete66211 (Post 3452445)

I understand why you're offended Hep, but you have to admit the fanaticism of some of your fellow SteelBook collectors can come across as a bit creepy. I mean, to be so excited not about the movie but the kind of box it comes in does sorta fall into Comic Book Guy/40 Year Old Virgin territory. That said, excepting the cost involved it's no worse than the puzzling obsession with slipcovers and digibooks.

Whether someone else's hobby (be it Movie Posters, SteelBooks, Slip Covers, Digibooks, Criterion etc.) borders on creepy is only a matter of perspective. I'm sure a fair lot of the population would say the same of any Blu-ray.com card-carrying member. Besides, I really don’t see why enjoying movie art can be considered creepy – don’t you have any posters in your theatre?

In any case, none of that was the point of my taking offense. If he had limited his comments at a simile of Comic Book Guy, it would have been a :giggle: :o :hide: ;) moment; but to continue by generalizing SteelBook collectors (and fellow members of this site) as opportunistic, petty, and amoral, is stepping over the friendly banter line into crass territory.

In fact, some of the most generous people I have met here are SteelBook collectors. I guess I just felt the need to stop this snowball as it was rolling down hill, gather speed and girth, and becoming generally mean spirited.

oyboe

07-03-2010 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL (Post 3454771)

I'm guessing this Borders sale is not available online? I tried the code BTJ7933K and it said "Cart is not eligible for promotion." Whatever that means. :shrug:

Only selected titles are available online:
http://www.borders.com/online/store/...id=SA_20100702

CheapChildren

07-03-2010 06:59 AM

Packaging photos for The Red Shoes. At CriterionForum.org

CheapChildren

07-03-2010 07:15 AM

..and packaging photos for Black Narcissus

retablo

07-03-2010 08:57 AM

Just finished "Everlasting Moments", and loved it. I'm a huge Bergman fan and Troell is often compared to him, but this film is just beautiful. Some of the most gorgeous cinematography I've seen in a recent film, I was relatively shocked to learn it was a 16mm source.

ccfixx

07-03-2010 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo (Post 3455102)

It's a fantastic film, indeed, retablo! I'm sure everyone that gives this film a chance will find something to love about it.

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italy12

07-03-2010 04:15 PM

Ordered my last 7 replacement cases from Criterion last Saturday night...they arrived on my doorstep this morning! What a surprise on a Saturday!

-Dave

Dr.Mirakle32

07-03-2010 04:35 PM

So what's the general consensus on RAN? Am I better off getting the extras packed Criterion DVD, or the mediocre SC BD with better picture quality and sound?

csdot

07-03-2010 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12 (Post 3455747)

Ordered my last 7 replacement cases from Criterion last Saturday night...they arrived on my doorstep this morning! What a surprise on a Saturday!

-Dave

other than a paypal receipt do you get any confirmation email or anything from Criterion that they shipped or anything? i recently ordered a couple and havent heard anything, just wanted to make sure i did it right.

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