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fdm · 01-19-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Crossing fingers that Criterion's tweet today about the NYC theatrical screening of Fassbinder's World On A Wire means they have a BD in the works. The Second Sight DVD edition got raves in BFI's end-of-year UK poll.

Thought about getting the UK dvd, but read about a company that is not Criterion (who's name escapes me at the moment) having acquired the rights for this in the US. Can't seem to find the reference.

Would prefer a non PAL sped up version if dvd ends up being the only option. If somehow this ends up on blu-ray in the US, hope it's not tampered with like the French version seems to be (it looks like all of its grain has been removed (dvdbeaver); think we may very well have a winner for the all time worst use of DNR on a blu-ray ever).

Hopefully the US version will be Criterion. With any luck maybe they did manage to get ahold of it after all. Otherwise hope the US rights owner does a great job on it (i.e., not some crumby PAL to NTSC conversion hack job).

Whatever version I end up with eventually, it will be one that hasn't messed with the grain (NTSC, PAL, blu-ray, or what have you). If it ends up PAL sped up, so be it.

larry47591 · 01-19-2011, 05:37 PM

The last two barnes and noble sales got me to collect them all. I just wish they would cut back to 3 or 4 titles a month

s00perd00per · 01-19-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by larry47591

The last two barnes and noble sales got me to collect them all. I just wish they would cut back to 3 or 4 titles a month

I guess that's the downside of having to buy them all.

But seriously, the more releases the better. Just thinking of all the titles they've teased on releasing makes the waiting harder.

herzog4life · 01-19-2011, 05:54 PM

I was up to date at one point too, and then they released Monsoon Wedding. Ouch.

JediFonger · 01-19-2011, 07:09 PM

for those that wanna know more about Fuller (like me):
http://www.criterion.com/explore/105-samuel-fuller

Deciazulado · 01-19-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Database entries added up:

Pro-B

Blow Out Blu-ray
Le Cercle Rouge Blu-ray
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Blu-ray
Kes Blu-ray
Sweetie Blu-ray
White Material Blu-ray

capnnarcolepsy · 01-19-2011, 07:44 PM

Janus and Criterion are promoting a newly restored edition of Beauty and the Beast on their twitter accounts. Could be another BLU upgrade in the pipeline.

SlickDamian · 01-19-2011, 08:19 PM

Blow Out and Fear & Loathing look like they will be amazing! Definately buying those. Wow.

capnnarcolepsy · 01-19-2011, 08:25 PM

In eager anticipation for "White Material" and having seen lots of recommendations for it, I watched Claire Denis' "35 Rhums" last night and it was pretty damn awesome. It revolves around a "family" of sorts, some literally related, others just closely associated and is basically made up of random moments that make a collective beginning to end. The narrative is quite sparse and leaves the viewer to fill in a lot of the blanks, but that's the kinda stuff I'm drawn too.

I also finally watched "La Moustache". It had been in my queue for forever. It's about a man who has had a mustache for most of his life and on a whim shaves it off, but not only does no one notice, they begin telling him that he never had one to begin with. It starts really strong and is surprisingly tense for how little is going on, but I felt the ending seems a bit muddled. Still worth viewing if you find yourself interested. Both movies are streaming via Netflix

greekak229 · 01-19-2011, 08:35 PM

There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm with Blow Out being released. Might just be a top seller for Criterion.

herzog4life · 01-19-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm with Blow Out being released. Might just be a top seller for Criterion.

I really can't wait for this one. I'm a huge De Palma fan and Blow Out is probably my favorite of his.

greekak229 · 01-19-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by herzog4life

I really can't wait for this one. I'm a huge De Palma fan and Blow Out is probably my favorite of his.

I'm not that big of a De Palma fan, but I do like a lot of his films, and Blow Out is certainly one of them. I cannot wait for it either, because we know Criterion will do a amazing job with it.

Beta Man · 01-19-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

In eager anticipation for "White Material"

I've been pumped like Reebok for this since I saw the trailer (shortly after it was announced...... I had not heard of the film prior)

ShellOilJunior · 01-19-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm with Blow Out being released. Might just be a top seller for Criterion.

It should do well. Fear and Loathing will also do very well. It's close to the top all time.

octagon · 01-19-2011, 09:29 PM

I'm really looking forward to Blow Out as well but I'm kind of surprised there hasn't been much (in fact, I can't really recall any) 'why go so mainstream' backlash.

capnnarcolepsy · 01-19-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

It should do well. Fear and Loathing will also do very well. It's close to the top all time.

According to the Criterioncast guys, Fear and Loathing is the best selling Criterion DVD. Couldnt hurt that it's the only one I have ever seen stocked at a Walmart.

capnnarcolepsy · 01-19-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I've been pumped like Reebok for this since I saw the trailer (shortly after it was announced...... I had not heard of the film prior)

Me too! I had no prior knowledge before the new years drawing, but seeing the trailer definitely struck a chord. Very excited!

jrmac2000 · 01-19-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by larry47591

The last two barnes and noble sales got me to collect them all. I just wish they would cut back to 3 or 4 titles a month

I am trying to "collect" them all as well, but am missing 27 still. Any idea when B&N will do another 50% off sale?

StefR · 01-19-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

In eager anticipation for "White Material" and having seen lots of recommendations for it, I watched Claire Denis' "35 Rhums" last night and it was pretty damn awesome. It revolves around a "family" of sorts, some literally related, others just closely associated and is basically made up of random moments that make a collective beginning to end. The narrative is quite sparse and leaves the viewer to fill in a lot of the blanks, but that's the kinda stuff I'm drawn too.

I also finally watched "La Moustache". It had been in my queue for forever. It's about a man who has had a mustache for most of his life and on a whim shaves it off, but not only does no one notice, they begin telling him that he never had one to begin with. It starts really strong and is surprisingly tense for how little is going on, but I felt the ending seems a bit muddled. Still worth viewing if you find yourself interested. Both movies are streaming via Netflix

You should watch Trouble Every Day. I've never seen a movie that has so many contrasting opinions. Some find it genius and others find it to be one of the worst movies ever made.

I for one am indifferent. I thought it had some interesting things, but was ultimately empty.

larry47591 · 01-19-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmac2000

I am trying to "collect" them all as well, but am missing 27 still. Any idea when B&N will do another 50% off sale?

june-july probably

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01-19-2011, 05:37 PM	#24442
larry47591 Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:2368 Trading Score:75	The last two barnes and noble sales got me to collect them all. I just wish they would cut back to 3 or 4 titles a month

01-19-2011, 05:54 PM	#24444
herzog4life Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Austin, TX 4K collection:489 Blu-ray collection:1960	I was up to date at one point too, and then they released Monsoon Wedding. Ouch.

01-19-2011, 07:09 PM	#24445
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	for those that wanna know more about Fuller (like me): http://www.criterion.com/explore/105-samuel-fuller

01-19-2011, 07:44 PM	#24447
capnnarcolepsy Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:2982 Trading Score:1	Janus and Criterion are promoting a newly restored edition of Beauty and the Beast on their twitter accounts. Could be another BLU upgrade in the pipeline.

01-19-2011, 08:19 PM	#24448
SlickDamian Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Canada 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:160	Blow Out and Fear & Loathing look like they will be amazing! Definately buying those. Wow.

01-19-2011, 08:25 PM	#24449
capnnarcolepsy Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:2982 Trading Score:1	In eager anticipation for "White Material" and having seen lots of recommendations for it, I watched Claire Denis' "35 Rhums" last night and it was pretty damn awesome. It revolves around a "family" of sorts, some literally related, others just closely associated and is basically made up of random moments that make a collective beginning to end. The narrative is quite sparse and leaves the viewer to fill in a lot of the blanks, but that's the kinda stuff I'm drawn too. I also finally watched "La Moustache". It had been in my queue for forever. It's about a man who has had a mustache for most of his life and on a whim shaves it off, but not only does no one notice, they begin telling him that he never had one to begin with. It starts really strong and is surprisingly tense for how little is going on, but I felt the ending seems a bit muddled. Still worth viewing if you find yourself interested. Both movies are streaming via Netflix

01-19-2011, 08:35 PM	#24450
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm with Blow Out being released. Might just be a top seller for Criterion.

01-19-2011, 09:29 PM	#24455
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I'm really looking forward to Blow Out as well but I'm kind of surprised there hasn't been much (in fact, I can't really recall any) 'why go so mainstream' backlash.

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