The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

I also have the Sherwood 5004. I only use it when watching region B films though. I had no idea that the firmware update would remove the region free, thanks a lot for the heads up!

Wow...really jacobserver? Sorry...I would have mentioned that in the MoC thread if I had known. Yeah...DO NOT UPDATE FW!

I purposely have my Momitsu disconnected from my home network, so that the player doesn't try to update the FW automatically.

Boy...that would REALLY suck!

BTW...same here...I only use the Momitsu for playing region B BDs.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Newsletter and March announcements next week! I'm hoping for Carlos and The Passion of Joan of Arc, and expecting Kes and Tokyo Story.

Meanwhile, enjoyed the Cronos BD - appreciated it much more than on first viewing years ago, and the extras are nice (especially Bleak House - what a treasure trove!). In hindsight, it makes a fine companion piece to Let The Right One In. It's going on my wishist.

Well...I broke out the umbrella, so I don't think it will rain.

I just ordered the BFI Tokyo Story, so I half expect to see it get announced as well.

The only consolation (hopefully) is that the BFI version comes with an additional Ozu film..."Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family" (Todake no kyodai) (1941, 100 mins, DVD only).

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

I have to say that you probably have a terribly skewed impression of me And why would this be my turf? I rarely read let alone post here.

Pro-B

You're the Criterion reviewer = your turf. That's why!

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[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I've seen Room in Rome five times and it's a gorgeous, moving film. Inevitably, it's compared to Before Sunrise/Sunset, although it's essentially a remake of En La Cama. The comparison to Sunrise/Sunset is a very poor one though, imo, in that the similarity is only due to it being one nite that the two individuals get to spend together. Sunrise/Sunset offers no real insight into the characters and at least for me, is not emotionally engaging at all. Room in Rome I found to be an extremely moving film, with Elena Anaya's performance to be one of the most vulnerable and authentic I've seen in quite some time.

It still reminded me of Before Sunset even if they are not exactly the same. They both are about two people who spend one day together and spend most of the film talking, and you wonder if they will become a couple or ultimately go their separate ways. What a person finds emotionally engaging is subjective. I didn't really connect with the characters in Room in Rome, but I enjoyed the visuals. I got a little irritated with the same "Loving Strangers" song being played over and over, however. I've only watched it once so maybe I need to see it again.

Just because it's on comcast on demand doesn't mean it will get a domestic release. Sin Nombre still doesn't have a domestic release despite being the Sundance darling of last year and being available on demand. Let's just cross our fingers

That's true. I assumed it meant a U.S. company at least had the rights to release it, but it's possible that it could only get a DVD release.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

All 2010 releases are now out, so here's my end of the year picture.

No wheels on your skateboard...... so THAT is what straightedge is

[larry47591]

Originally Posted by fdm

I can't seem to pry any promos loose from them anymore. Phone call or email.

yeah they just kind of stop after awhile.

[Trekkie313]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

All 2010 releases are now out, so here's my end of the year picture.
I ended up finding a separate shelf for my Criterion blu's, ran out of space on my two other shelves.

Did you buy all the Blu-Rays?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Did you buy all the Blu-Rays?

Well, I sure hope he didn't steal them.

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[larry47591]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, I sure hope he didn't steal them.

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One of the few times I can say lol and mean it.

[oaguirre]

Criterion should release a blu-ray version of The Last Temptation of Christ. It´s a very good movie and I think it deserves a good release in high-def.

I wonder when it´s going to happen? Next year?

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by oaguirre

Criterion should release a blu-ray version of The Last Temptation of Christ. It´s a very good movie and I think it deserves a good release in high-def.

I wonder when it´s going to happen? Next year?

Just one of the many Scorsese masterpieces that need some kind of Blu-ray treatment.

[oaguirre]

I already have the DVD version. I really hope Criterion will also include a new documentary. This movie deserves it.

[ShellOilJunior]

I received the Criterion Gift Guide yesterday.

Seems they're given away custom drawings (purchases over $150) from Jason Polan.

[KeithTalent]

Originally Posted by rkish

The commentary is pretty informative and Giddens does a pretty good job. He's made appearances on other supplements, most notably on MoC's "Make Way For Tomorrow".

Yeah...Tim Carey is a pretty intense guy...but supposedly very difficult to work with. He was "fired" before "Paths" was completed, so a "double" was used in a few scenes, where there is no dialogue, but a shot of his character was needed.

Carey kept busy after "Paths" and appears in "Head" in another of his "off the wall" character roles.

Excellent, thanks for the insight. I had no idea of the turmoil on the set; I'll definitely have to watch this with the commentary now. Not sure I am too interested in that Monkees movie though, even though I do love Carey...

KT

[Zen_Amako]

Is anyone suffering from Criterion sale withdrawal? When I go into B&N now, I'm a little disappointed that the sale is over. I can't quite bring myself to pay full price now for Criterion titles, even though I would like to upgrade my DVD copy of Videodrome.

However, thanks to the sale, I picked up Modern Times, which was a great surprise. I never would have bought it if it hadn't been on sale, and I ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would. I guess I didn't really think a nearly 80-year-old (mostly) silent film would be that entertaining, but I was wrong. Now I want to check out more of Chaplin's films. I'm even tempted to order the U.K. release of City Lights.

I also watched The Thin Red Line with a couple of friends. They didn't care for it (one wanted to stop it halfway through). It's certainly a beautiful film to look at, but I have mixed feelings about the movie. I think I will hang on to the BD in case I want to revisit it later.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I guess I didn't really think a nearly 80-year-old (mostly) silent film would be that entertaining, but I was wrong. Now I want to check out more of Chaplin's films. I'm even tempted to order the U.K. release of City Lights.

Two words for ya: Buster Keaton.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, I sure hope he didn't steal them.

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You make this board so enjoyable to post/read.

And yes, that is every Criterion blu ray so far.

I'm one of those people.

[silentblu]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Is anyone suffering from Criterion sale withdrawal? When I go into B&N now, I'm a little disappointed that the sale is over. I can't quite bring myself to pay full price now for Criterion titles, even though I would like to upgrade my DVD copy of Videodrome.

However, thanks to the sale, I picked up Modern Times, which was a great surprise. I never would have bought it if it hadn't been on sale, and I ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would. I guess I didn't really think a nearly 80-year-old (mostly) silent film would be that entertaining, but I was wrong. Now I want to check out more of Chaplin's films. I'm even tempted to order the U.K. release of City Lights.

I also watched The Thin Red Line with a couple of friends. They didn't care for it (one wanted to stop it halfway through). It's certainly a beautiful film to look at, but I have mixed feelings about the movie. I think I will hang on to the BD in case I want to revisit it later.

Certainly not from B&N. I've been patiently waiting for almost a month to get my last package from them. The first one got lost, so they had to resend it. Apparently, they figured to send it the slow route again.

Buy some Buster Keaton from Kino.

Yeah, I can see wanting to shut off The Thin Red Line. It is a Malick film. I'm still not sure I like Days of Heaven or hate it. I've been leaning towards just disliking it.

[iam1bearcat]

is there any particular reason a bunch of Criterions are around $23 on amazon. i thought they were always around $35-$40?

what's odd is Yojimbo and whatever comes with it is $37.99 on blu, but $38.99 on dvd
and same goes for Seven Samurai, a few bucks cheaper on blu than dvd

not all Criterions are around $25, but the 10-15 i could remember the names of were.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

You make this board so enjoyable to post/read.

I do try.

If Trekkie had posed a more sensible question to you, then I wouldn't have felt the need for suck a sarcastic quip. So, we should really all be thanking Trekkies for spurring my sarcasm.

On top of all that, you and I might actually get along in the "real" life, too.

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