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[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

So very sorry. I should've used reasonable instead of intelligent.

What's unreasonable about blind-buying? :roll eyes:

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Not for me since I'm trying to limit buying titles I've never owned before on any format but aiming more towards rebuying titles on Blu-ray which I used to own on prior formats. Different priorities for different people.

That's all well and good. I buy a healthy mix of favourites and films I haven't seen before, but tbh I couldn't care less about anyone else's buying habits, it's the insulting tone of your posts that has attracted a response from me.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

What's unreasonable about blind-buying? :roll eyes:

While people have priorities, it always amuses me when some people are adamant against it. Going to the movie theater is also a "blind buy", but the same people have no issue with that. And to me, I'd rather spend $15-$20 on a blind buy I can own and re-watch (or re-sell) than the same price on a film at a theater.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

While people have priorities, it always amuses me when some people are adamant against it. Going to the movie theater is also a "blind buy", but the same people have no issue with that. And to me, I'd rather spend $15-$20 on a blind buy I can own and re-water (or re-sell) than the same price on a film at a theater.

Indeed, for me one of the great joys of cinema is the element of discovery. And what better way to discover a film than via a top notch Blu-ray from someone like Criterion or MoC? I trust their curatorial ability enough to risk blind-buying with them.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

At least you're intelligent enough to watch it through a service which is practically renting a movie similar to Netflix Streaming instead of flat out blind buying it. Wish more people did the same.

Why?

jayembee asked you essentially the same question and you responded with a lengthy explanation of why you don't buy blind as much as you used to.

But you never got around to answering his question: why do you care whether others buy blind?

[joie]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Sorry, but the "intelligent" remark really got to me. What's *your* PhD in?

A PhD may be more evidence of dogged determination and perseverance than intelligence.

[yofx]

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

Any word on the re-release for Blue Is the Warmest Colour? I've been holding off over a year to watch it when the special edition comes out but I've almost lost hope and just will give in and just watch on Netflix. Anything??

I'm in the same boat! Echoing this question.

[ChromeJob]

Originally Posted by octagon

Why?

jayembee asked you essentially the same question and you responded with a lengthy explanation of why you don't buy blind as much as you used to.

But you never got around to answering his question: why do you care whether others buy blind?

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

What's unreasonable about blind-buying? :roll eyes:

I'm not sure we're ever going to get an answer. The back and forth is just adding noise to the thread. If his posts offend or disturb you, just add him to your ignore list, problem solved.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by noapologies

Why is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button more widely available than other Criterion titles?

Because the disc was actually released by Paramount. It has the Criterion brand on it, but essentially, Criterion assembled the extras, and handed it off to Paramount.

A similar situation was true of some Criterion DVDs of Disney-owned titles, like Armageddon and Chasing Amy.

[jayembee]

For those who might be interested, I just got an email from Turner Classics Movies Store:

Subject: Up to 40% Off Our Top Criterion Titles!

I've sworn off ordering anything from TCM unless it's an exclusive release from them, but I thought some of you others might be interested. The website is shop.tcm.com

[The Great Owl]

My curiosity and my love of all things 1980s got the best of me when I was in a store today, so I purchased the 1983 remake of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.

I am certain that Richard Gere will not replace Jean-Paul Belmondo, and I do not believe that Valérie Kaprisky will stand up to Jean Seberg (although I might be pleasantly surprised). The soundtrack to this remake rocks out, though.

I'll have to share my thoughts later on when I get a chance to watch it.

[antennahead]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

My curiosity and my love of all things 1980s got the best of me when I was in a store today, so I purchased the 1983 remake of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.

I certain that Richard Gere will not replace Jean-Paul Belmondo, and I do not believe that Valérie Kaprisky will stand up to Jean Seberg (although I might be pleasantly surprised).

I'll have to share my thoughts later on when I get a chance to watch it.

I saw it back in the day and liked it. My copy is on the way from Amazon.

[jmmicle]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Because the disc was actually released by Paramount. It has the Criterion brand on it, but essentially, Criterion assembled the extras, and handed it off to Paramount.

A similar situation was true of some Criterion DVDs of Disney-owned titles, like Armageddon and Chasing Amy.

Criterion didn't assembled the extras, its was David Prior (Fincher's DVD producer) and Paramount that assembled the extras.

[jlk5844]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

My curiosity and my love of all things 1980s got the best of me when I was in a store today, so I purchased the 1983 remake of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.

I am certain that Richard Gere will not replace Jean-Paul Belmondo, and I do not believe that Valérie Kaprisky will stand up to Jean Seberg (although I might be pleasantly surprised). The soundtrack to this remake rocks out, though.

I'll have to share my thoughts later on when I get a chance to watch it.

I think you'll be surprised by miss Kaprisky in at least one pleasant way.

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

My curiosity and my love of all things 1980s got the best of me when I was in a store today, so I purchased the 1983 remake of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.

I am certain that Richard Gere will not replace Jean-Paul Belmondo, and I do not believe that Valérie Kaprisky will stand up to Jean Seberg (although I might be pleasantly surprised). The soundtrack to this remake rocks out, though.

I'll have to share my thoughts later on when I get a chance to watch it.

Curious title, for sure.

[demonknight]

Quick! What shall I watch tonight:
Life During Wartime
Shallow Grave
Walker

[jmmicle]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Is David Prior still working on extras for releases? He's personally well regarded by myself including Charles de Lauzirika along which Laurent Bouzereau for special features.
Anyway, I know I'll finally be able to make it for the B&N June or July Criterion sale this year! Or just pick and choose very slowly from eBays Buy It Now listings...

I think David Prior used to post here or on another board. Hopefully he's still reads the board as the extras for Gone Girl is sparse.

David Prior and Charles de Lauzirika were both the special features producers for DVD release of The Cell.

[ChromeJob]

Originally Posted by ChromeJob

I sat on my hands during the day and evening, and Don't Look Now (which I'm sure will be around for the next sale) and In the Mood For Love (have wanted this for a while now) sold out from under me. ...

New titles @ Costco Durham NC store:

J. GODARD Every Man for Himself
J. RENOIR A Day in the Country (in the last month)
Y. OZU An Autumn Afternoon
N. ROEG Don't Look Now (new release!)

And ... I snatched DLN up like a lizard bullseyeing a gnat in mid-air.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Quick! What shall I watch tonight:
Life During Wartime
Shallow Grave
Walker

Shallow Grave

[demonknight]

Oops. Well, I guess I'll watch Shallow Grave next (tonight or on Friday). As for now, Life During Wartime.

My only question with Walker is... Will I like it? I have been thoroughly disappointed by two of the other three Cox films I have seen. Sid and Nancy, aside from performances, was boring and overlong to me, and Straight to Hell was utter nonsense. That said, Repo Man is in my top 10.

[gshearer]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Quick! What shall I watch tonight:
Life During Wartime
Shallow Grave
Walker

Like others have said Shallow Grave! Great movie.