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BohemianGraham · 06-10-2011, 09:39 AM

Well it's official, I can no longer watch any British films without seeing actors/actresses and thinking of them in their Harry Potter/Doctor Who roles. I watched Topsy-Turvy last night, and although it was highly enjoyable on its own, it was much more enjoyable with the idea of Wormtail playing the Mikado in the Mikado. It was still a great film, the costumes were beautiful, and Jim Broadbent (who I can see as someone other than Slughorn due to the amount of films I saw him in before HBP) was wonderful as usual.

greekak229 · 06-10-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Caul

I'm just a little fed up with British Working-Class dramas, maybe I watched too much of them. I think they are turning those out for the last 50 Years. It's not like British Cinema has nothing to offer, but somewhere there is a feeling of oversaturation of the same.
It's not like the Powell Pressburger Films, those still feel fresh although they are almost 70 years old.

I don't feel I've indulged in a lot of British Working-Class dramas lately, so, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Harry Caul · 06-10-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by greekak229

I don't feel I've indulged in a lot of British Working-Class dramas lately, so, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

That's my point, I'm not saying that British Working Class films are bad, there are some very fine movies, and maybe even the recent very good Fish Tank is a working class Movie. Although it felt different, maybe more stylized.
There is nothing against those Movies but it feels like somewhere there where too many of those.

Beta Man · 06-10-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Well it's official, I can no longer watch any British films without seeing actors/actresses and thinking of them in their Harry Potter/Doctor Who roles. I watched Topsy-Turvy last night, and although it was highly enjoyable on its own, it was much more enjoyable with the idea of Wormtail playing the Mikado in the Mikado. It was still a great film, the costumes were beautiful, and Jim Broadbent (who I can see as someone other than Slughorn due to the amount of films I saw him in before HBP) was wonderful as usual.

I guess it's good that I haven't seen any Harry Potter films.

Cinemach · 06-10-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I guess it's good that I haven't seen any Harry Potter films.

Seconded, and I'm in no hurry to either.

italy12 · 06-10-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

Just has a wonderful experience at Best Buy! I called to confirm that they had Solaris in stock, as my computer stated they did. (the online inventory devices for BB and Borders are about as useful as tits on a bull) The person I spoke with put the phone down, and when he came back he assured me that the BD was in store. I drove the ten miles in traffic, and the BD was not on the shelf. I asked if the disc was still in the back, but it was not. At this point I asked to speak to the store manager, and he told me he was sorry and would be glad to order the BD and ship it to me free of charge.

After standing and waiting @30 min. for them to figure out how to do all this, I final was able to pay. To cap off my joyful shopping experience, the person told me I could not use the $5.00 coupon as it was in store only. My retort was "that's why I called to make sure it was here". I grabbed the coupon and walked out after waisting and hour of my time and five dollars in gas.

Did you look under the "S's" or the "C's" in the BD aisles? Just curious, since we seem to stock our Criterions together under "C." Basically, only the people "in the know" can find them.

blkhrt · 06-10-2011, 08:18 PM

Criterion just posted a part of a new cover on Facebook:

SpiderBaby · 06-10-2011, 08:20 PM

The Phantom Carriage. Look for that and Wild Strawberries in next week's announcements.

Monty70 · 06-10-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

Criterion just posted a part of a new cover on Facebook:

That's an easy one!

The Phantom Carriage. Love the film, I have it on a region 2 dvd with the KTL soundtrack.

(Snap, Spiderbaby beat me to it)

blkhrt · 06-10-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

The Phantom Carriage. Look for that and Wild Strawberries in next week's announcements.

That was my guess too. I am sort of surprised though, just because I assumed The Phantom Carriage would be an October title.

SpiderBaby · 06-10-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

That was my guess too. I am sort of surprised though, just because I assumed The Phantom Carriage would be an October title.

October is never filled with horror films. This was always going to be paired with Wild Stawberries and that screams Sept. October still has Island of Lost Souls and Kuroneko for your horror fix. Then I can see the 1st box set this year (hopefully Oshima's Youth Trilogy) on blu in November with maybe Carlos (please get this title over with) in either Oct or Nov. Oh and World on a Wire prob in Nov.

SammyJankis · 06-10-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

October is never filled with horror films. This was always going to be paired with Wild Stawberries and that screams Sept. October still has Island of Lost Souls and Kuroneko for your horror fix. Then I can see the 1st box set this year (hopefully Oshima's Youth Trilogy) on blu in November with maybe Carlos (please get this title over with) in either Oct or Nov. Oh and World on a Wire prob in Nov.

You don't think The Three Colors trilogy will be the box set for November?

SpiderBaby · 06-10-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

You don't think The Three Colors trilogy will be the box set for November?

I forgot all about that. Sure.

blkhrt · 06-10-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

October is never filled with horror films. This was always going to be paired with Wild Stawberries and that screams Sept. October still has Island of Lost Souls and Kuroneko for your horror fix. Then I can see the 1st box set this year (hopefully Oshima's Youth Trilogy) on blu in November with maybe Carlos (please get this title over with) in either Oct or Nov. Oh and World on a Wire prob in Nov.

I wouldn't be surprised if World on a Wire doesn't come until next year. Wasn't it quite some time between the screenings of Hausu and the Criterion release?

SpiderBaby · 06-10-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

I wouldn't be surprised if World on a Wire doesn't come until next year. Wasn't it quite some time between the screenings of Hausu and the Criterion release?

Some releases come soon, some late. Modern Times happened about a month or 2 after Janus started the Chaplin releases I believe. Dillinger is Dead took a year. So it depends. I just think with Janus still doing Godard's Weekend this year (told me by e-mail), Criterion will prob release World on a Wire at the end of this year and Weekend next year.

I just want Rialto to hurry up with Les Carabiniers. They have had that coming soon since last year. I can't wait to have a release of that with some features (and no yellow subtitles like my dvd), being my fav Godard.

blkhrt · 06-10-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Some releases come soon, some late. Modern Times happened about a month or 2 after Janus started the Chaplin releases I believe. Dillinger is Dead took a year. So it depends. I just think with Janus still doing Godard's Weekend this year (told me by e-mail), Criterion will prob release World on a Wire at the end of this year and Weekend next year.

That makes sense. I guess we will know soon enough.

kaegogi55 · 06-10-2011, 09:04 PM

I would love it if they would put out the Blob and Fiend Without a Face.I love old SciFi films.

PowellPressburger · 06-10-2011, 09:19 PM

Wish Le Samurai would get a Blu release. I think that would nail all the Mellville besides Enfant Terribles (I think)

Russhole · 06-10-2011, 09:37 PM

"I would love it if they would put out the Blob and Fiend Without a Face.I love old SciFi films."

I really want them to release these on Blu too, along with Carnival of Souls, and Jigoku.

Harry Caul · 06-10-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by SammyJankis

You don't think The Three Colors trilogy will be the box set for November?

Why always with the french stuff Krzysztof Kieślowski made?
I mean The Decalogue has only been released shabby on DVD and is way better than his frenchy colored trilogy.
That would be a truly nice BOX.

06-10-2011, 09:04 PM	#31057
kaegogi55 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:3131 DVD collection:76	Wonder when the will be on Blu Ray I would love it if they would put out the Blob and Fiend Without a Face.I love old SciFi films.

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06-10-2011, 09:39 AM	#31041
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Well it's official, I can no longer watch any British films without seeing actors/actresses and thinking of them in their Harry Potter/Doctor Who roles. I watched Topsy-Turvy last night, and although it was highly enjoyable on its own, it was much more enjoyable with the idea of Wormtail playing the Mikado in the Mikado. It was still a great film, the costumes were beautiful, and Jim Broadbent (who I can see as someone other than Slughorn due to the amount of films I saw him in before HBP) was wonderful as usual.

06-10-2011, 08:18 PM	#31047
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	Criterion just posted a part of a new cover on Facebook:

06-10-2011, 08:20 PM	#31048
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	The Phantom Carriage. Look for that and Wild Strawberries in next week's announcements.

06-10-2011, 09:19 PM	#31058
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Wish Le Samurai would get a Blu release. I think that would nail all the Mellville besides Enfant Terribles (I think)

06-10-2011, 09:37 PM	#31059
Russhole Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Orange County, California. 4K collection:340 Blu-ray collection:4645 DVD collection:718 Trading Score:22	"I would love it if they would put out the Blob and Fiend Without a Face.I love old SciFi films." I really want them to release these on Blu too, along with Carnival of Souls, and Jigoku.

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