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SammyJankis · 06-13-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I don't think they've ever announced titles before the 15th, so surely it will be on Monday.

They've done it plenty of times, I believe. It's always a thrown-up-in-the-air type of situation.

Tin Drum · 06-13-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

They've done it plenty of times, I believe. It's always a thrown-up-in-the-air type of situation.

They haven't in a while. They also used to announce titles in the early morning. They don't do that anymore either.

SammyJankis · 06-13-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tin Drum

They haven't in a while. They also used to announce titles in the early morning. They don't do that anymore either.

You're right about the second point. Either way, I'm optimistic.

Justin83 · 06-13-2013, 03:14 PM

This for the suggestions. I decided to go with Interlude... couldn't pass up the 14.99 price tag. I'm sure I'll get Monika eventually too.

blurayoliver · 06-13-2013, 03:34 PM

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know if 12 Angry Men works with the "Stop, Top Menu" trick?

Beta Man · 06-13-2013, 03:45 PM

It's been found, that those with Region B players (UK etc) can play some of the Region A locked Criterion titles. An error shows up when they put it in, and then they can press "Stop" and then "Menu" and the regular menu pops up and allows them to play the disk.

Seems (so far I guess) it just works on Panasonic and Samsung players....

I'd be worried that any updating of firmware etc. would make this all go away though. I would think with the falling prices, buying a region-free or another Region A player would be in people's best interest.

EDIT:

Owl is quick

Scottie · 06-13-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Excellent. Did you regret not waiting atleast a couple days before seeing Sunset? It benefits tremendously from letting the previous entry sink in.

I had them both on DVD and I watched both of them for the first time last night, back to back.

I thought Sunset was better, but I enjoyed Sunrise, as well.

Abdrewes · 06-13-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I had them both on DVD and I watched both of them for the first time last night, back to back.

I thought Sunset was better, but I enjoyed Sunrise, as well.

I think both are great. But I like Sunset more because it builds off of the first one, further going into detail about issues of memory, life experience, philosophy, etc.

[Show spoiler]

The Great Owl · 06-13-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

EDIT:

Owl is quick

Fastest mouse in the West.

See y'all in a few days. I'll be out of town this weekend.

Judex · 06-13-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

I think I am in the minority, but I prefer Summer Interlude to Summer with Monika. They are both worth getting if you like Bergman.

Same here. I absolutely love Summer Interlude one of my favourite Bergman films.

Abdrewes · 06-13-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Fastest mouse in the West.

See y'all in a few days. I'll be out of town this weekend.

Wait....so Mr. Hulot's Holiday will be announced on Monday? Yesssssssss!

Scottie · 06-13-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I think both are great. But I like Sunset more because it builds off of the first one, further going into detail about issues of memory, life experience, philosophy, etc.

[Show spoiler]

Couldn't agree more. The car ride and the song were my favorite parts.

Abdrewes · 06-13-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Couldn't agree more. The car ride and the song were my favorite parts.

Oh yes, the scene at her apt. had me in tears. Mauve I respond to it more because it is more existential. Hell, at one point they talk about the last thing they would do If the world was about to end.

BluPops · 06-13-2013, 06:13 PM

Years ago, I waited and waited for Criterion to jump into DVDs and then Blus...
at one point I thought "Yeah! Get 'em all as they come out!"
Ugh... right. Not that it would be that hard to buy one or two titles a month (dunno if I could do five), but I quickly woke up to the fact that I wouldn't want them all! I've seen many on TV, rentals, theatrically, etc and some just aren't for me. They're mostly all good to great films (with a few crappy ones), but I just don't need to own them all, since I would would never want to re-watch all of them.

To those who want a complete collection... knock yerselves out. Less to dust for me.

FYI - Third Man shows up on TCM pretty reguarly. Check their site for when it might be showing next.

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Originally Posted by jthefrank

I like to collect (hoard) movies too, but I can't even imagine trying to collect all of Criterion's titles, especially after giving them a 5 year head start, and their 3-5 releases a month

I'd definitely watch a movie like The Third Man before deciding if spending an extra $200 is worth getting a Criterion versus "settling" for the Studio Canal version

BluPops · 06-13-2013, 06:21 PM

Thanks! Guess I'll watch the two available on Hulu, and wait for the blus.

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Originally Posted by Lutz

Criterion confirmed that the reason it is out of print is because they are doing a reissue/upgrade.

Edit. And if you don't mind settling for DVD releases you should buy the UK versions instead. They use the same transfers and you could probably buy all four box sets with the money it would cost you for the Criterion DVDs which is 24 films for the price of three!

Mansinthe · 06-13-2013, 07:59 PM

but a collection of all criterion movies (or blurays) might be the best looking bluray shelf ever.

ultlife2013 · 06-13-2013, 08:02 PM

You ever make an eBay bid that was a little bit too high and were happy when you got outbid because you jumped the gun? That's what happened to me with a criterion blu, I really dodged a bullet there. The blu in question was the last year at marienbad.

Darth Marcus · 06-13-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

You ever make an eBay bid that was a little bit too high and were happy when you got outbid because you jumped the gun? That's what happened to me with a criterion blu, I really dodged a bullet there. The blu in question was the last year at marienbad.

One of my local B&N still has it in stock, but I'm waiting for the 50% off sale next month before I go grab it. I'm not even sure if I'd like it, but since it's OOP I might as well grab it if it is still available when the sale rolls around.

JJLong · 06-13-2013, 08:49 PM

Watched The Blob. Now I have the theme song stuck in my head.

Scottie · 06-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Wasn't "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" rumored during the New Years 2013 newsletter?

Hoping that is announced this month.

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06-13-2013, 03:14 PM	#73724
Justin83 Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:256 DVD collection:63	This for the suggestions. I decided to go with Interlude... couldn't pass up the 14.99 price tag. I'm sure I'll get Monika eventually too.

06-13-2013, 03:34 PM	#73725
blurayoliver Active Member Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:868 DVD collection:92 Trading Score:2	I know it's a long shot but does anyone know if 12 Angry Men works with the "Stop, Top Menu" trick?

06-13-2013, 03:45 PM	#73726
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	It's been found, that those with Region B players (UK etc) can play some of the Region A locked Criterion titles. An error shows up when they put it in, and then they can press "Stop" and then "Menu" and the regular menu pops up and allows them to play the disk. Seems (so far I guess) it just works on Panasonic and Samsung players.... I'd be worried that any updating of firmware etc. would make this all go away though. I would think with the falling prices, buying a region-free or another Region A player would be in people's best interest. EDIT: Owl is quick

06-13-2013, 07:59 PM	#73736
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	but a collection of all criterion movies (or blurays) might be the best looking bluray shelf ever.

06-13-2013, 08:02 PM	#73737
ultlife2013 Banned Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:3	You ever make an eBay bid that was a little bit too high and were happy when you got outbid because you jumped the gun? That's what happened to me with a criterion blu, I really dodged a bullet there. The blu in question was the last year at marienbad.

06-13-2013, 08:49 PM	#73739
JJLong Senior Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:135 DVD collection:20	Watched The Blob. Now I have the theme song stuck in my head.

06-13-2013, 08:56 PM	#73740
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Wasn't "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" rumored during the New Years 2013 newsletter? Hoping that is announced this month.

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