The Criterion Collection

[huntauk]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

Snob: a person who believes himself or herself an expert or connoisseur in a given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those who hold other opinions or have different tastes regarding this field.

Though I have no way of knowing, I doubt an expert would bother with this forum but there appears to be a lot of condescending and disdainful attitude present.

However much milder than the venom which spurt from users mouths over at imdb. Which has to be a good thing frankly.

[Banned User]

I think the Seven Samurai reference was just a popular film he pulled out of his hat for an example..

I understand everyone has different likes and dislikes.I think most people like me find strengths and weaknesses in every film. Although on occasion I have seen a film or two I just plain did not like.. The whole point of being a film buff is to analyze ,enjoy and discuss films. If we all liked the same things that would be pretty a boring exercise in futility.

The film snob type I referred to is a person who goes out of his way to hate on popular films to the point that it obviously has less to do about a films quality other then its popularity. Usually its never followed by a detailed explanation of what is disliked in the film, yet is repeatedly bashed at every opportunity. I think most people here know exactly what I'm talking about.

[cbo]

My apologies if this has already been covered but there are nearly 2k pages...

Any who, does anyone know if Criterion has acknowledged the cropping issue on their blu-ray release of Harakiri and if they are going to fix it?

[italy12]

Originally Posted by laennitsud

A) Are there any Criterion BD that are or soon to be OOP?
B) How many non-story films are there in BD? Example: Gimmie Shelter

I don't really care for the documentaries or concerts at this moment.

A) We'll find out when they make the announcements.

B) The ones you don't care about are the ones you're asking about, so do you care enough to find out the answer is really the question.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

Snob: a person who believes himself or herself an expert or connoisseur in a given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those who hold other opinions or have different tastes regarding this field.

Though I have no way of knowing, I doubt an expert would bother with this forum but there appears to be a lot of condescending and disdainful attitude present.

This. I apologise if I come across as a snob upon occasion, I don't mean to. Text communication isn't nearly as effective as live communication.

Originally Posted by huntauk

However much milder than the venom which spurt from users mouths over at imdb. Which has to be a good thing frankly.

This. I've stopped commenting on IMDB, and just read now, and wonder why people are "fans" of something when all they do is criticise the film/show, or others. IMDB is troll-central.

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Have you seen Nights Of Cabiria, yet? If you enjoyed La Strada I think you'll enjoy the former, as well.

I'm getting there. I'm still trying to catch up on my other list of films. I still haven't had a chance to watch Kagemusha yet, and I bought that a week and a half ago.

[italy12]

Why is everyone protecting Seven Samurai. It's too long, too boring, and it's B&W for god sakes! It also requires one to read for 3-hours staright! I mean, seriously, our teachers can't even get kids to read for 45 minutes! It wasn't even given the 7.1 audio treatment that Captain America is getting. HELLO!!! FAILURE!!!

The packaging was the only saving grace for this movie...

[Show spoiler]KIDDING

[Icemouth]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Pot meet kettle, you're sounding very snobby there. I for the record love Seven Samurai, and hate Twilight in all shapes and forms, but everyone's taste is subjective. Spider Baby's not a Kurosawa fan, nor would I consider him/her to be a snob because he/she likes other things. I think you're venturing into snob territory here by insisting that Seven Samurai is a classic, and are giving the appearance that anyone who disagrees is wrong.

As spider Baby pointed out, what level does snob start? Again, that's subjective, as right now I think you're a film snob, whereas others, including yourself might not. Maybe a person doesn't mean to come across as an insufferable film snob or *******, but has a different way of communicating. Also, if it's online communication, that throws a whole other wrench in the works where people misconstrue text and tone.

Can we get back to whining about cases, CC titles not out yet, the upcoming B&N sale, and other things that we usually talk about that often have nothing to do with the films in the collection?

You're confusing an opinion with subjective.

You can like Twilight better than Seven Samurai (which isn't even close to his best movie, but I digress...) but Seven Samurai is a better film. Period. There's absolutely no argument you can make that says differently. That doesn't mean you have to like it more than Twilight, or at all, but that doesn't change the fact that it is the better film and there's nothing subjective about it.

[jcs913]

I have a question for Pro-B and others if they have noticed. On the dvdbeaver website it shows the slight cropping difference in the Dazed and Confused Universal and Criterion releases. I have noticed Criterion slightly cropping many of their releases lately. It's just enough where it is slightly noticeable. What the result seems to be is slightly better resolution in the middle of the frame, as the image is brought closer. This almost seems like a 'trick' Criterion is using so their release seems and probably does have better resolution where the eyes generally focus, on the middle of the screen. Although we lose a very small amount of the picture, I guess Criterion believes they are getting better depth and clarity from the slight cropping? Would this be their way to differentiate their release from their competitors release? This is also noticeable on the Harakiri release, as others have commented. The screenshots clearly show the cropping, but the Criterion release has much better depth and resolution in the middle of the frame. Maybe my conspiracy theory, but seems to make sense.

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by cbo

My apologies if this has already been covered but there are nearly 2k pages...

Any who, does anyone know if Criterion has acknowledged the cropping issue on their blu-ray release of Harakiri and if they are going to fix it?

Harakiri has been one of the best releases so far and the cropping causes no issue with its enjoyment. However I would be very interested in knowing why it is cropped as well.

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

This. I apologise if I come across as a snob upon occasion, I don't mean to. Text communication isn't nearly as effective as live communication..

I agree! One can never underestimate the debating power of bare knuckles against a persons jawbone.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by jcs913

I have a question for Pro-B and others if they have noticed. On the dvdbeaver website it shows the slight cropping difference in the Dazed and Confused Universal and Criterion releases. I have noticed Criterion slightly cropping many of their releases lately. It's just enough where it is slightly noticeable. What the result seems to be is slightly better resolution in the middle of the frame, as the image is brought closer. This almost seems like a 'trick' Criterion is using so their release seems and probably does have better resolution where the eyes generally focus, on the middle of the screen. Although we lose a very small amount of the picture, I guess Criterion believes they are getting better depth and clarity from the slight cropping? Would this be their way to differentiate their release from their competitors release? This is also noticeable on the Harakiri release, as others have commented. The screenshots clearly show the cropping, but the Criterion release has much better depth and resolution in the middle of the frame. Maybe my conspiracy theory, but seems to make sense.

Pro-B can still probably answer this better than I can, however, on DVDB's site, it says that there is less of the image on top, but more of the image on the bottom. It does not look like it was "cropped" like Harakiri was. Perhaps, "shifted" is a better word?

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by exolstice

The first Twilight had some camp/novelty value (although I wouldn't re-watch it) but the rest are so mind-numbingly boring I almost fell into a coma.

Gotta watch it with Rifftrax

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by italy12

Pro-B can still probably answer this better than I can, however, on DVDB's site, it says that there is less of the image on top, but more of the image on the bottom. It does not look like it was "cropped" like Harakiri was. Perhaps, "shifted" is a better word?

Yeah, maybe shifted in spots, but I also notice it on some of the shots in Salo also. Maybe it is the way each company uses their transfers, but my conspiracy theory sounds better....

[italy12]

Originally Posted by jcs913

Yeah, maybe shifted in spots, but I also notice it on some of the shots in Salo also. Maybe it is the way each company uses their transfers, but my conspiracy theory sounds better....

lol, true...although I wouldn't think Criterion is that evil or manipulative with their methods of deception.

[P@t_Mtl]

Conspiracy theories, manipulative, deception, evil.....

For a second I tought I was back in the Star Wars thread by mistake

[laennitsud]

So, I should get the trail membership at B&N before the sale, correct?

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Conspiracy theories, manipulative, deception, evil.....

For a second I tought I was back in the Star Wars thread by mistake

No, but it is a better discussion than Twilight vs. Seven Samurai....

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by jcs913

No, but it is a better discussion than Twilight vs. Seven Samurai....

Alright, I know this will be snobish but .....

the simple fact that both these movies are mention in the same phrase is disturbing

[ccfixx]

The posters for Weekend & Le Havre are now available for sale at Criterion.

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by laennitsud

So, I should get the trail membership at B&N before the sale, correct?

Maybe 3-4 days before the sale. I think the card takes awhile to get recognized in the B&N stores' registers.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Icemouth

You're confusing an opinion with subjective.

You can like Twilight better than Seven Samurai (which isn't even close to his best movie, but I digress...) but Seven Samurai is a better film. Period. There's absolutely no argument you can make that says differently. That doesn't mean you have to like it more than Twilight, or at all, but that doesn't change the fact that it is the better film and there's nothing subjective about it.

Dictionary fail, you has:

[2 [more subjective; most subjective] : based on feelings or opinions rather than facts
▪ a subjective judgment/decision ▪ Personal taste in clothing is very subjective. ▪ In reviewing applicants, we consider both objective criteria, such as test scores, and subjective criteria, such as leadership ability. ▪ Law can be maddeningly subjective. So much is left up to your own interpretation. — opposite objective

http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/subjective
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subjective
http://www.businessdictionary.com/de...ubjective.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjectivity

Also, I never said I liked Twilight. I hate, hate, HATE Twilight. I drank a 750ML bottle of rum while reading Twilight, and still couldn't finish the book because it was that horrid (the book, not the rum).

Also, how can anyone say Seven Samurai is better than Twilight? You cannot say for a fact that one is better than the other. Who sets the standard as to what film is the better made film? That again, is a subjective opinion as to what merits a well-crafted film. There are a lot of films that have been named "Best Picture," but are far from being the "Best Picture" of that particular year in film. It's a subjective opinion. You are clearly being subjective in your opinion about Seven Samurai being a better film than Twilight.

/oh God, I feel so dirty defending Twilight
//let's just drop this subject now because people are getting waay too into this