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Beta Man · 10-19-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Soderbergh doesn't really take a political side.. its not a biography per se, so you only get bits and pieces of who he really is.

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I'm wondering the same things...to be honest I had opportunities to see it in NYC and didn't because I had mixed feelings.

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I seen and own the film(s) (made Blockbuster sell me rental copies the day it came out

, though still buying the blu-ray), Steven Soderbergh does not take sides in this film. Though it shows Guevara's "good" deeds more so, since it is about 2 "POINTS" (let's get that straight) in his life, the rise and fall points. Soderbergh mostly went away from the political side of things, and mostly showed a beautiful film that reminded me of Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God in some scenes, and in others' a biopic like I never seen before. Really fells like it isn't a biopic.

If you are a fan of film (in which I know you are) and can sit for about 5 hours, you will love it, unless you are on the "CHE Hate" thing.

Thanks...... Looks safe to get I guess.... I just never bought it before because I didn't know the tone it would be in.....

I look at it this way...... I will watch a film about Hitler without issue, and they can praise him for pulling Germany out of the Depression, and credit him with the great public works projects he did, like the Autobahn....... but if they gloss over or skip the bad points completely, then I don't want any part of it. I don't mind watching a film about a person who did terrible acts, as long as it's "honest"

horseflesh · 10-19-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Paris, Texas is a great movie. The standard DVD was only about $8 (before it went out of print), which I thought was an amazing deal for such a good flick.
It was bare bones, though. Definitely looking forward to the Blu-ray. It's a very slow-paced film, but if you stick with it, you will be rewarded. Nastassja Kinski is at her most beautiful in this. Although she doesn't have a lot of screen time, her role is quite memorable.

I just sold my DVD for $30

herzog4life · 10-20-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

I just sold my DVD for $30

Ebay? I got an extra copy lying around too.

Idioteque... · 10-20-2009, 07:15 AM

I watched some of it but had to shut it off since I had to go but a 4 hour foriegn film. I don't know if I can keep my attention focused that long or if i'm going to have that free time.

And some critics had problems with the film too. I'm just worried Soderbergh is a hit or miss guy. He can bore or he can entertain so it just worries me but Del Toro is a phenomenal actor.

#Darren · 10-20-2009, 07:52 AM

Happy to see Paris, Texas is on the way. That makes 2 Wenders films

horseflesh · 10-20-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by herzog4life

Ebay? I got an extra copy lying around too.

thecaptain · 10-20-2009, 09:01 AM

For those who are wondering about "Che", I just thought I would throw my 2 cents on the film in here. I saw it in a theater last January during the roadshow presentations. Personally, I thought it was a brilliant film. The cinematography, the score, the acting are all top of the line. For the most part, Che is presented in a pretty even handed manner. He is not glorified, but not demonized. However, there is a lot more positive than negative. Remember that the sources for the film are John Lee Anderson's amazing biography "Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life", and Che's own writings on the events depicted. If your expecting numerous executions, you wont find them here. In a nut shell, if your a Che hater, you'll hate the movie. If you love Che, you'll love the movie. If you're not in either camp, you'll have to see for yourself. What I can say is that, for the most part, what is depicted in the film is probably as true to the real historical events and people than most other films have ever come. All that said, I have been on pins and needles for this release since we first got wind of it. And from the looks of the presentation of the film and the bonus features, it will be one of Criterion's best releases.

McCrutchy · 10-20-2009, 02:03 PM

Eureka's MoC Twitter account apparently just announced Fritz Lang's M for February 2010!

http://img190.imageshack.us/i/20536656.jpg/

Anybody think we might see a Criterion BD update a la For All Mankind?

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't realize it was so big!

Schonfelder · 10-20-2009, 05:29 PM

Anyone buying Monsoon Wedding ? Never seen it, but i'm considering a blind buy. Is it worth ?

P@t_Mtl · 10-20-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Schonfelder

Anyone buying Monsoon Wedding ? Never seen it, but i'm considering a blind buy. Is it worth ?

I am thinking of getting it but I am still not sure. I am wondering how often will I actualy wach it and if the price make's it worth the purchase. The BD review look's very good.

thecaptain · 10-20-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Eureka's MoC Twitter account apparently just announced Fritz Lang's M for February 2010!

http://img190.imageshack.us/i/20536656.jpg/

Anybody think we might see a Criterion BD update a la For All Mankind?

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't realize it was so big!

OMG! Thats is great news!!!

rezpekt · 10-20-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by beardmoen

What have you heard? I want all of my Kurosawa on Blu now!

Well, we all know that it's Kurosawa's 100th anniversary in March 2010 and releasesing some Kurosawa on Blu-ray is a must for Criterion. I think that "Rashomon" has the best chance of being released on Blu-ray. It was recently remastered and Janus Films already gave it a theatrical release so it's just a matter of time when Criterion will (re-)release it.

PowellPressburger · 10-20-2009, 06:06 PM

I was looking thru releases at Best Buy today and they actually had Monsoon Wedding for BD but their sticker price was $42.99 ! That is higher than the retail price. haha so odd. BB messes up their pricing so much. Now sales for the title could suffer in their stores because of the issue.

CoalClear · 10-20-2009, 06:32 PM

ya bb and borders are very convenient however they are also 2 places you should never buy blu rays from. prices are totally bizarre

Idioteque... · 10-20-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thecaptain

For those who are wondering about "Che", I just thought I would throw my 2 cents on the film in here. I saw it in a theater last January during the roadshow presentations. Personally, I thought it was a brilliant film. The cinematography, the score, the acting are all top of the line. For the most part, Che is presented in a pretty even handed manner. He is not glorified, but not demonized. However, there is a lot more positive than negative. Remember that the sources for the film are John Lee Anderson's amazing biography "Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life", and Che's own writings on the events depicted. If your expecting numerous executions, you wont find them here. In a nut shell, if your a Che hater, you'll hate the movie. If you love Che, you'll love the movie. If you're not in either camp, you'll have to see for yourself. What I can say is that, for the most part, what is depicted in the film is probably as true to the real historical events and people than most other films have ever come. All that said, I have been on pins and needles for this release since we first got wind of it. And from the looks of the presentation of the film and the bonus features, it will be one of Criterion's best releases.

Did you see it in it's entire 4 hour length?

Seretur · 10-20-2009, 09:11 PM

I'm more than ecstatic about the recent Criterion announcements -- and I'm back on track getting all of them, having surmounted certain, eh, financial hurdles. We'll be in for a treat come January.

And McCrutchy -- what brilliant news from MoC! And WHAT A COVER!

Those guys are mesmerizingly good.

Idioteque... · 10-20-2009, 11:33 PM

Hopefully we get an announcement for Bicycle Thieves soon.

retablo · 10-20-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Eureka's MoC Twitter account apparently just announced Fritz Lang's M for February 2010!

http://img190.imageshack.us/i/20536656.jpg/

Anybody think we might see a Criterion BD update a la For All Mankind?

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't realize it was so big!

Hope it's as great as Sunrise! That blu is a revelation.

zedd_117 · 10-20-2009, 11:49 PM

Hey guys and gals,
Pretty stoked for January's releases, finally seeing 8 1/2 in Blu-ray is pretty exciting. I'm happy I never picked up the DVD.
Been a while since I've been on here (I'm getting this Intranet thingy hooked up in my new house on thursday (damn Comcast

), so I'll be able to stop mooching off work, friends, neighbors, unknowing buisnesses (thanks Best Buy!)
Keep seeing a little more on Kurosawa on Blu, any news from the Criterion front?

crey014 · 10-21-2009, 01:27 AM

Finally received Playtime and The Seventh Seal.

Waiting on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, In The Realm of the Senses and Pierrot Le Fou.

10-20-2009, 02:03 PM	#2948
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Eureka's MoC Twitter account apparently just announced Fritz Lang's M for February 2010! http://img190.imageshack.us/i/20536656.jpg/ Anybody think we might see a Criterion BD update a la *For All Mankind? EDIT: Sorry, I didn't realize it was so big! Last edited by Grubert; 10-20-2009 at 02:32 PM.*

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10-20-2009, 07:15 AM	#2944
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	I watched some of it but had to shut it off since I had to go but a 4 hour foriegn film. I don't know if I can keep my attention focused that long or if i'm going to have that free time. And some critics had problems with the film too. I'm just worried Soderbergh is a hit or miss guy. He can bore or he can entertain so it just worries me but Del Toro is a phenomenal actor.

10-20-2009, 07:52 AM	#2945
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Happy to see Paris, Texas is on the way. That makes 2 Wenders films

10-20-2009, 09:01 AM	#2947
thecaptain Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Tacoma Blu-ray collection:371 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	For those who are wondering about "Che", I just thought I would throw my 2 cents on the film in here. I saw it in a theater last January during the roadshow presentations. Personally, I thought it was a brilliant film. The cinematography, the score, the acting are all top of the line. For the most part, Che is presented in a pretty even handed manner. He is not glorified, but not demonized. However, there is a lot more positive than negative. Remember that the sources for the film are John Lee Anderson's amazing biography "Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life", and Che's own writings on the events depicted. If your expecting numerous executions, you wont find them here. In a nut shell, if your a Che hater, you'll hate the movie. If you love Che, you'll love the movie. If you're not in either camp, you'll have to see for yourself. What I can say is that, for the most part, what is depicted in the film is probably as true to the real historical events and people than most other films have ever come. All that said, I have been on pins and needles for this release since we first got wind of it. And from the looks of the presentation of the film and the bonus features, it will be one of Criterion's best releases.

10-20-2009, 05:29 PM	#2949
Schonfelder Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:730	Anyone buying Monsoon Wedding ? Never seen it, but i'm considering a blind buy. Is it worth ?

10-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#2953
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:996 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I was looking thru releases at Best Buy today and they actually had Monsoon Wedding for BD but their sticker price was $42.99 ! That is higher than the retail price. haha so odd. BB messes up their pricing so much. Now sales for the title could suffer in their stores because of the issue.

10-20-2009, 06:32 PM	#2954
CoalClear Member Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:2	ya bb and borders are very convenient however they are also 2 places you should never buy blu rays from. prices are totally bizarre

10-20-2009, 09:11 PM	#2956
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I'm more than ecstatic about the recent Criterion announcements -- and I'm back on track getting all of them, having surmounted certain, eh, financial hurdles. We'll be in for a treat come January. And McCrutchy -- what brilliant news from MoC! And WHAT A COVER! Those guys are mesmerizingly good.

10-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#2957
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	Hopefully we get an announcement for Bicycle Thieves soon.

10-20-2009, 11:49 PM	#2959
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	Hey guys and gals, Pretty stoked for January's releases, finally seeing 8 1/2 in Blu-ray is pretty exciting. I'm happy I never picked up the DVD. Been a while since I've been on here (I'm getting this Intranet thingy hooked up in my new house on thursday (damn Comcast ), so I'll be able to stop mooching off work, friends, neighbors, unknowing buisnesses (thanks Best Buy!) Keep seeing a little more on Kurosawa on Blu, any news from the Criterion front?

10-21-2009, 01:27 AM	#2960
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	Finally received Playtime and The Seventh Seal. Waiting on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, In The Realm of the Senses and Pierrot Le Fou.

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