The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Kbg1292

So here's my expected haul for the upcoming sale:

The Red Shoes
Paris, Texas
Kiss Me Deadly
Sweet Smell of Success
Wild Strawberries
Solaris

I can probably stretch for 1-2 more. Out of the following what would you suggest?

3:10 to Yuma
Repulsion
Quadrophenia
Gomorrah
Marketable Lazarova
Paths of Glory

Thanks

3:10 To Yuma and Repulsion

[Abdrewes]

Quadrophenia
Gomorrah.

[UNCMT9]

Anyone checked out Marketa? Thinking about a blind buy.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Kbg1292

I can probably stretch for 1-2 more. Out of the following what would you suggest?

3:10 to Yuma
Repulsion
Quadrophenia
Gomorrah
Marketable Lazarova
Paths of Glory

Thanks

Repulsion and Paths of Glory; both the most accessible on the list (haven't seen 3:10, which I imagine isn't difficult to get into.)

[RandyK]

Non Criterion related but I bought The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and All Quiet on the Western Front today. Excited to check both of them out. Anyone care care to share your thoughts on them?

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Anyone checked out Marketa? Thinking about a blind buy.

I've got a User Review for this movie under the site link. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although it's quite bewildering for the first 40 minutes or so until you get settled in to the film style. It's an interesting story, but it's also depicted in a detached way, with voiceovers that often do not match the characters on screen, and with unannounced flashbacks.

The images throughout the movie are nothing short of miraculous, though.

Just roll with it, let the movie pick you up, and do not try to figure anything out until you get into a groove. It's a real adventure of a film.

[starman15317]

Originally Posted by jw007

You know, I wish there would be a blu-ray release of U2's ZooTV Live in Sydney concert. It's absolutely U2 at their peak. I wouldn't mind a BD of the Popmart Mexico concert too, but the ZooTV one really should be on blu-ray by now.

By far, the best U2 concert I saw was the 2001 Elevation concert here in Pittsburgh. I got into the heart and also had a photo pass so I was able to stand next to the walkway where Bono was performing. I captured some great photos of that show too. Feel free to read my review and check out the pics here on my site: http://u2station.com/tours/2001/05/m...llon-arena.php

I was hoping for ZooTV to be released on Blu-Ray when the Achtung Baby box set came out. Sadly, that didn't happen but hopefully we'll get it soon. I really want U2 3D on Blu, even though I don't have a 3D TV or player.

Thanks for the link. Great review and pictures!

[Rich Pure Doom]

I can probably stretch for 1-2 more. Out of the following what would you suggest?

3:10 to Yuma
Repulsion
Quadrophenia
Gomorrah
Marketable Lazarova
Paths of Glory

Thanks

Repulsion and Paths of Glory

[starman15317]

Now that Paramount has the rights to La Dolce Vita, what are the odds of Criterion releasing it?

[dizzy4111]

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

I haven't seen all of them, but Wages of Fear and Blow Out are two of the funnest Criterions I own. Both highly recommended by me.

I have On The Waterfront unwatched, but I am very much looking forward to it.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

The two most visually impressive also happen to be two of my very favorites:
•Thin Red Line
•Blow Out

[Shout92]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

Thin Red Line
On The Waterfront

[Tin Drum]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

Blind buys?

The first four. Wages, Rush, Waterfront and Blow Out.

I own them all though and all are worth it though.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

The Thin Red Line and On The Waterfront are MUST own Criterion titles. Blow Out is also amazing and my last vote goes to Eating Raoul cause it only gets better with repeated viewings.
The Wages Of Fear and Rushmore are also really great though...definitely cant go wrong with any of these, really!

[dizzy4111]

Appreciate the input, guys!

[brandon_260]

I'm still a little pissed towards Amazon for never sending me a copy of Marketa after having it on preorder for three months. I'm just going to pick it up at this sale now. I would have loved to have watched it weeks ago.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Alright, I've decided to limit myself to 6 blu rays during this sale. Naked Lunch and Marketa Lazarova are the only two I'm 100% certain on picking up.

I need help choosing 4 from these 8 choices. All will be blind purchases:

The Wages of Fear
Rushmore
On the Waterfront
Blow Out
The Thin Red Line
Wings of Desire
Eating Raoul
House

What would you guys suggest?

Blow Out
On The Waterfront
Thin Red Line
Wages Of Fear

[UNCMT9]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've got a User Review for this movie under the site link. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although it's quite bewildering for the first 40 minutes or so until you get settled in to the film style. It's an interesting story, but it's also depicted in a detached way, with voiceovers that often do not match the characters on screen, and with unannounced flashbacks.

The images throughout the movie are nothing short of miraculous, though.

Just roll with it, let the movie pick you up, and do not try to figure anything out until you get into a groove. It's a real adventure of a film.

Thanks, Owl. I always enjoy your reviews.