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bwdowiak · 03-09-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I mentioned this last week. My retailer has knocked it back to the 17th too.

speaking of TSS, Adam, I finally sat down with Une Femme Mariee. I liked it.

much of what I have come to expect from Godard… enough there for multiple viewings. And the booklet for the MoC release is like 100 pages!! I skimmed through it and saw that JLG references the Truffaut film in his movie. Let's not talk about, though, because I haven't seen The Soft Skin

, so the references went over my head. happy with Une Femme Mariee, though.

yoyokid8 · 03-09-2015, 09:17 PM

So my haul for the imminent flash sale will be Hausu, My Winnipeg, Tokyo Drifter, and Walkabout.

Scottie · 03-09-2015, 09:18 PM

I'm not sure what my relationship with François Truffaut is.

The first film I saw by him was The 400 Blows and since then I have seen Jules and Jim, The Last Metro, and just last week, The Soft Skin.

They're all quite good films, but none of the latter three floored me in quite the same way that his debut did. Maybe part of my criticism for them is because I am expecting the experience I had with The 400 Blows, but I get something milder or darker. Maybe, too, I'm just not invested in any of his characters outside of Doinel. I really don't know.

joie · 03-09-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm not sure what my relationship with François Truffaut is.

The first film I saw by him was The 400 Blows and since then I have seen Jules and Jim, The Last Metro, and just last week, The Soft Skin.

They're all quite good films, but none of the latter three floored me in quite the same way that his debut did. Maybe part of my criticism for them is because I am expecting the experience I had with The 400 Blows, but I get something milder or darker. Maybe, too, I'm just not invested in any of his characters outside of Doinel. I really don't know.

You might lose your investment in Doinel by seeing Masculin Feminin, Day for Night and Made in U.S.A.

bwdowiak · 03-09-2015, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

You might lose your investment in Doinel by seeing Masculin Feminin, Day for Night and Made in U.S.A.

OR...

Scottie can double down by revisiting Pierrot Le Fou and spotting his cameo and saying to himself "oh cool! Jean Pierre Leaud!" (or admittedly, like I did: "the kid from The 400 Blows!"

then spot his very funny cameo in Godard's Weekend.. after that, one can be sure that those busting on his acting chops are all just haters.

Clare2904 · 03-09-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eightslicesofpie

Thanks for the responses everyone!

If you plan to take advantage of the twice yearly 50% sale then don't forget the "loyalty points" you earn with Criterion direct.

ijustblumyself · 03-09-2015, 10:24 PM

So far my favourite Truffaut is Shoot the Piano Player.
Probably need to rewatch The 400 Blows and catch some of his other well-known films, but Shoot the Piano Player is just soooooo good. Jules and Jim is a great film, but I thought that his style, as fun as it was, ultimately kept me at a distance from the central relationship.

yoyokid8 · 03-09-2015, 11:12 PM

So what is everybody picking up tomorrow?

themoviefanatic · 03-09-2015, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yoyokid8

So what is everybody picking up tomorrow?

The 11 missing titles

atlantajoseph · 03-09-2015, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Slikkbradd

The 11 missing titles

Is that a sequel to Five Easy Pieces?

pedromvu · 03-09-2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

Is that a sequel to Five Easy Pieces?

It's all the copies left of:

http://www.criterion.com/films/769-missing

So it can finally be upgraded

adamhopelies · 03-09-2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

speaking of TSS, Adam, I finally sat down with Une Femme Mariee. I liked it.

much of what I have come to expect from Godard… enough there for multiple viewings. And the booklet for the MoC release is like 100 pages!! I skimmed through it and saw that JLG references the Truffaut film in his movie. Let's not talk about, though, because I haven't seen The Soft Skin

, so the references went over my head. happy with Une Femme Mariee, though.

I'm pleased to hear that. The relationship between The Soft Skin and Une Femme Marieé is fascinating. The latter is basically Godard's response to the former. I find it amazing that the whole project was conceived of and premiered within three months.

I adore Une Femme Marieé, and I love The Soft Skin too.

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm not sure what my relationship with François Truffaut is.

The first film I saw by him was The 400 Blows and since then I have seen Jules and Jim, The Last Metro, and just last week, The Soft Skin.

They're all quite good films, but none of the latter three floored me in quite the same way that his debut did. Maybe part of my criticism for them is because I am expecting the experience I had with The 400 Blows, but I get something milder or darker. Maybe, too, I'm just not invested in any of his characters outside of Doinel. I really don't know.

In fairness not many films can stand up next to The 400 Blows! It ain't just a problem with Truffaut's other movies! That being said, I think The Soft Skin and Stolen Kisses come near.

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

then spot his very funny cameo in Godard's Weekend.. after that, one can be sure that those busting on his acting chops are all just haters.

Weekend is a film full of amazing cameos. Jean Eustache is in there!

tallrichard · 03-10-2015, 12:04 AM

OK, after 3 weeks, I got to ask...

Why all the guesses about the Criterion Flash Sale?

As an owner of 70+ Criterion Blu-ray & DVD I've taken advantage of the sale many times over the last few years as well as the B&N twice annual sale but it seems like the Flash Sale idea has been torturous lately. LOL

*DrStrangelove* · 03-10-2015, 12:18 AM

So if this sale is really happening tomorrow I've decided I'll be getting three titles. I narrowed it down to:

Sword of Doom
The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant
Every Man for Himself/The Soft Skin

Can't decide on the last one. Should I go Godard or Truffaut?

bstv69 · 03-10-2015, 01:12 AM

So I am thinking about picking up
Repulsion
Picnic at Hanging Rock
The Music Room

My questions though, is how would everyone rate the rewatchability of these and how are the transfers (mainly for PaHR & TMR since they're on Hulu Plus)
Also is merchandise included in the flash sale, I really want a T-Shirt
Thanks everyone

saprano · 03-10-2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Feiereisel

I think I know what you mean--every so often I get one that's a bit scuffed or slightly damaged. Could have them replaced, probably, but it doesn't bug me that much much.

Maybe try turning the booklet around so the spine faces the center of the case? That way the little flanges don't catch the edges of the pages.

That's exactly what i did. Don't know if that will help with the top and bottom though.

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

I mentioned this exact same thing many moons ago. I think it happens when the booklets are packed at the factory. I'm assuming it's an automated process and if it's packaged a little high or low you get those "bite marks" on the top or bottom of the booklets. I just make sure that when I get out a disc or the booklet to line it up correctly before closing it back up. That doesn't cure the ones that are damaged at the factory but it makes sure the ones I have aren't getting chewed up as well.

That's the thing. They don't come damaged like that. It's damaged from normally moving around the case and opening and closing it. Like you said, i'm going to have to start carefully lining the booklet up before i close the case.

Really weird.

yoyokid8 · 03-10-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bstv69

So I am thinking about picking up
Repulsion
Picnic at Hanging Rock
The Music Room

My questions though, is how would everyone rate the rewatchability of these and how are the transfers (mainly for PaHR & TMR since they're on Hulu Plus)
Also is merchandise included in the flash sale, I really want a T-Shirt
Thanks everyone

Picnic at Hanging Rock looks phenomenal and it gets my HIGHEST recommendation. Absolutely amazing film and one of the most beautiful CC releases. It's definitely my favorite. The film is one of my favorites of all time. Def. pick that up.

bstv69 · 03-10-2015, 02:06 AM

Awesome, Thanks for the help. Every sale I've had this one in my hand and alway talked myself out of it. Why? I have no idea because I clearly want it lol, so it looks like I will definitely purchase it.

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Originally Posted by yoyokid8

Picnic at Hanging Rock looks phenomenal and it gets my HIGHEST recommendation. Absolutely amazing film and one of the most beautiful CC releases. It's definitely my favorite. The film is one of my favorites of all time. Def. pick that up.

aes3728 · 03-10-2015, 02:15 AM

Think I'll be getting

Time Bandits
Tootsie
Don't Look Now
A Day in the Country
Fellini Satyricon
Palm Beach Story
Every Man For Himself
The Last Temptation of Christ

Any opinions on the manner are more than welcome.

fancyclaps · 03-10-2015, 02:23 AM

Oh boy, flash sale tomorrow means....

Seven Samurai
High and Low
Rashomon
Repo Man
Days of Heaven
Breaking the Waves
Les Diabolique
Life Aquatic
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Watership Down
400 Blows (might trade this out for something else)
Eyes Without a Face (might trade this one out too...)

Gonna give my wallet a good ole fashion beating.

03-10-2015, 02:15 AM	#121759
aes3728 Active Member Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:166	Think I'll be getting Time Bandits Tootsie Don't Look Now A Day in the Country Fellini Satyricon Palm Beach Story Every Man For Himself The Last Temptation of Christ Any opinions on the manner are more than welcome.

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03-09-2015, 09:17 PM	#121742
yoyokid8 Member Member since:Mar 2014 Blu-ray collection:191 DVD collection:50	So my haul for the imminent flash sale will be Hausu, My Winnipeg, Tokyo Drifter, and Walkabout.

03-09-2015, 09:18 PM	#121743
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I'm not sure what my relationship with François Truffaut is. The first film I saw by him was The 400 Blows and since then I have seen Jules and Jim, The Last Metro, and just last week, The Soft Skin. They're all quite good films, but none of the latter three floored me in quite the same way that his debut did. Maybe part of my criticism for them is because I am expecting the experience I had with The 400 Blows, but I get something milder or darker. Maybe, too, I'm just not invested in any of his characters outside of Doinel. I really don't know.

03-09-2015, 10:24 PM	#121747
ijustblumyself Special Member Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:1039 Trading Score:1	So far my favourite Truffaut is Shoot the Piano Player. Probably need to rewatch The 400 Blows and catch some of his other well-known films, but Shoot the Piano Player is just soooooo good. Jules and Jim is a great film, but I thought that his style, as fun as it was, ultimately kept me at a distance from the central relationship.

03-09-2015, 11:12 PM	#121748
yoyokid8 Member Member since:Mar 2014 Blu-ray collection:191 DVD collection:50	So what is everybody picking up tomorrow?

03-10-2015, 12:04 AM	#121753
tallrichard Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:12 MA collection:2958 Digital collection:4375 iTunes collection:3461 Prime collection:3489 Blu-ray reviews: 1	OK, after 3 weeks, I got to ask... Why all the guesses about the Criterion Flash Sale? As an owner of 70+ Criterion Blu-ray & DVD I've taken advantage of the sale many times over the last few years as well as the B&N twice annual sale but it seems like the Flash Sale idea has been torturous lately. LOL

03-10-2015, 12:18 AM	#121754
DrStrangelove Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	So if this sale is really happening tomorrow I've decided I'll be getting three titles. I narrowed it down to: Sword of Doom The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant Every Man for Himself/The Soft Skin Can't decide on the last one. Should I go Godard or Truffaut?

03-10-2015, 01:12 AM	#121755
bstv69 Active Member Member since:Mar 2014 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:65	So I am thinking about picking up Repulsion Picnic at Hanging Rock The Music Room My questions though, is how would everyone rate the rewatchability of these and how are the transfers (mainly for PaHR & TMR since they're on Hulu Plus) Also is merchandise included in the flash sale, I really want a T-Shirt Thanks everyone

03-10-2015, 02:23 AM	#121760
fancyclaps Active Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:15	Oh boy, flash sale tomorrow means.... Seven Samurai High and Low Rashomon Repo Man Days of Heaven Breaking the Waves Les Diabolique Life Aquatic Picnic at Hanging Rock Watership Down 400 Blows (might trade this out for something else) Eyes Without a Face (might trade this one out too...) Gonna give my wallet a good ole fashion beating.

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