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The Great Owl · 10-30-2015, 10:51 PM

It could be a hint for Rocky (1976).

Rocky finally caught that chicken that he was chasing as part of his training routine, and he and his trainer, Mickey, are up in heaven celebrating.

jmclick · 10-30-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Since...you know...nobody actually bothered to post the clue...

I have no idea what is, but I can tell you what I want it to be: either Children of Heaven, or ... better yet ... Far From Heaven.

pedromvu · 10-30-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

I had three thoughts on this one.

The Exterminating Angels

Only Angels Have Wings

An Angel at my Table

Only Angels Have Wings fits the best, but I hope it is all three, especially since I already own the TCM release and consider it quite good.

Never thought of the first one, hope is that one, although since there are two angels it doesn't fit perfectly.

I am also interested to know if there is any hint from an upgrade without anything blue in the drawing.

Edit: I think I just found one: The Vanishing

Vidya · 10-30-2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

1. An older transfer done on a Spirit will show noise, which isn't inherent to the source material. The noise would interfere with the grain. It is one of many reasons why modern scans done on ARRIs or Oxberrys would look so superior -- they eliminate it from the get-go.

You're right. I didn't think about issues introduced during the scanning process.

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

2. It is a subjective way to examine quality. The only way one can begin to argue that it is an objective way to produce some sort of an opinion is if every single frame was extracted and analyzed. Five or eight random screencaptures will not reveal whether there might be a random encoding glitch.

I would agree with you in regards to random encoding glitches, but I believe the case being made against the affected Criterion titles is that the compression problems appear across the image during the majority of the runtime.

CriterionBlues · 10-30-2015, 11:39 PM

Why not a quadruple clue?

All of the three mentioned above, and finally Wings of Desire. Sure, I know it is out already, but there is a new transfer and this image makes me really desire some dang wings.

(I am not serious. Agree with the consensus that it is the Hawks film.)

Ray Jackson · 10-30-2015, 11:47 PM

There's only one logical answer to that clue.

nitin · 10-31-2015, 02:50 AM

would love it to be Only Angels Have Wings, an unsung Howard Hawks masterpiece IMHO.

monorail91 · 10-31-2015, 05:00 AM

Angels in the Outfield?

darkness2918 · 10-31-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Angels in the Outfield?

tenia · 10-31-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by oildude

An Angel at my Table

This one would be nice, because the French BD is obviously taken from a dated master (maybe even the one used by Criterion for their old DVD).
Needless to say there's plenty of room for improvement.

filmmusic · 10-31-2015, 04:11 PM

Well, not Criterion releated, but since I have seen Dekalog mentioned often here, and because many of you maybe not be checking the international forums, the dekalog is coming on Bluray on November 4th!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=242

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Time: 645 min.
Sound: Polish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Subtitles: Polish, English, French, Spanish, German
Region: A, B, C
Extras: Still Alive - a film portrait directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski. Maria Zmarz-Koczanowicz

http://www.empik.com/dekalog-kieslow...4b76e55aee3d38

Alfred McGuffin · 10-31-2015, 04:31 PM

If its is Only Angels Have Wings I'll be happy for those that missed the Turner Classics release, but I would prefer two other Howard Hawks, Columbia films: Twentieth Century and His Girl Friday.

kuro_sawa · 10-31-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

Well, not Criterion releated, but since I have seen Dekalog mentioned often here, and because many of you maybe not be checking the international forums, the dekalog is coming on Bluray on November 4th!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=242

http://www.empik.com/dekalog-kieslow...4b76e55aee3d38

Day one purchase for me, and I will gladly buy it again if Criterion brings it out. I know a lot of people that haven't seen these will be blown away. Kieslowski was a master.

mja345 · 10-31-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Angels in the Outfield?

Possibly, but I think what's even more likely is that it's 1984's "Angel", about a high school student who moonlights as a hooker. I think the multiple angels indicate that we could have a box set on our hands, with the sequels being thrown in.

Bates_Motel · 10-31-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

Well, not Criterion releated, but since I have seen Dekalog mentioned often here, and because many of you maybe not be checking the international forums, the dekalog is coming on Bluray on November 4th!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=242

http://www.empik.com/dekalog-kieslow...4b76e55aee3d38

Awesome. Ordered. Only $67 including shipping to US.

pedromvu · 11-01-2015, 02:56 AM

I just watched Hiroshima mon Amour, another of my blind buys from the flash sale.

I must say I was a bit underwhelmed, I really like Last Year at Marienbad and Night and Fog and I did find a lot of stylistic similarities to them.

First I must say I really loved the opening sequence which last around 15 minutes or so, felt a lot like Night and Fog, also thought the musical score of the whole film was amazing.

But I really couldn't connect with most of what happens later, for example there is a great scene in the middle when the backstory of the main character is explained, but somehow I just didn't find it moving, I guess my problem is that it is mainly an exploration of Elle, there isn't much to say about the Japanese character, he doesn't really says much, it's hard to understand why he is in love with her to begin with, even the setting about the atomic bomb is analyzed from her point of view so we don't get to see how he relates to her past.

So maybe I went into with the wrong expectations but for me it doesn't work as a romantic story like for example Before Sunrise, I think the theme is more complicated than that.

I am still catching up with the special features, which is what I love about Criterion releases, you can always get more appreciation out of the films you didn't really get, and sometimes find info that can help you understand them better for your next watch, which is why am not dismissing this release just yet.

nitin · 11-01-2015, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedromvu

I just watched Hiroshima mon Amour, another of my blind buys from the flash sale.

I must say I was a bit underwhelmed, I really like Last Year at Marienbad and Night and Fog and I did find a lot of stylistic similarities to them.

First I must say I really loved the opening sequence which last around 15 minutes or so, felt a lot like Night and Fog, also thought the musical score of the whole film was amazing.

But I really couldn't connect with most of what happens later, for example there is a great scene in the middle when the backstory of the main character is explained, but somehow I just didn't find it moving, I guess my problem is that it is mainly an exploration of Elle, there isn't much to say about the Japanese character, he doesn't really says much, it's hard to understand why he is in love with her to begin with, even the setting about the atomic bomb is analyzed from her point of view so we don't get to see how he relates to her past.

So maybe I went into with the wrong expectations but for me it doesn't work as a romantic story like for example Before Sunrise, I think the theme is more complicated than that.

I am still catching up with the special features, which is what I love about Criterion releases, you can always get more appreciation out of the films you didn't really get, and sometimes find info that can help you understand them better for your next watch, which is why am not dismissing this release just yet.

might be worth a rewatch because it really isnt a love story at all, at least not between the main characters of the movie. More of a film about loss, grief and memory IMHO

jonathanswaqyim · 11-01-2015, 11:59 AM

Been awhile since I have been on the forum... Im sure this has been answered but when does the Barnes and Noble Sale this month start? Thanks!

jayembee · 11-01-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathanswaqyim

Been awhile since I have been on the forum... Im sure this has been answered but when does the Barnes and Noble Sale this month start? Thanks!

The 10th.

CriterionBlues · 11-01-2015, 02:58 PM

Haven't posted a podcast link in awhile, but this one is quite interesting.

Mulholland Drive

We had a guest, but his mic blew out and we didn't know it until after the recording. Of course this is a big episode and yesterday was Halloween. We weren't able to re-record, so we regrettably had to cut him out. At first we did not know if the episode could function, but after some creative editing, it actually works. Even he listened to it and was shocked at how cohesive it was with a "ghost" in the room. And it fits well with the film. I'm curious if you guys pick up on much.

I just love this film so much that I was thrilled to truly geek out on it. If we had lost the episode, it would have been a travesty.

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10-30-2015, 10:51 PM	#136401
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	It could be a hint for Rocky (1976). Rocky finally caught that chicken that he was chasing as part of his training routine, and he and his trainer, Mickey, are up in heaven celebrating.

10-30-2015, 11:39 PM	#136405
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	Why not a quadruple clue? All of the three mentioned above, and finally Wings of Desire. Sure, I know it is out already, but there is a new transfer and this image makes me really desire some dang wings. (I am not serious. Agree with the consensus that it is the Hawks film.)

10-30-2015, 11:47 PM	#136406
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	There's only one logical answer to that clue.

10-31-2015, 02:50 AM	#136407
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	would love it to be Only Angels Have Wings, an unsung Howard Hawks masterpiece IMHO.

10-31-2015, 05:00 AM	#136408
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Angels in the Outfield?

10-31-2015, 04:31 PM	#136412
Alfred McGuffin Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:105	If its is Only Angels Have Wings I'll be happy for those that missed the Turner Classics release, but I would prefer two other Howard Hawks, Columbia films: Twentieth Century and His Girl Friday.

11-01-2015, 02:56 AM	#136416
pedromvu Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Mexico 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:35 MA collection:8 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:12 Trading Score:52	I just watched Hiroshima mon Amour, another of my blind buys from the flash sale. I must say I was a bit underwhelmed, I really like Last Year at Marienbad and Night and Fog and I did find a lot of stylistic similarities to them. First I must say I really loved the opening sequence which last around 15 minutes or so, felt a lot like Night and Fog, also thought the musical score of the whole film was amazing. But I really couldn't connect with most of what happens later, for example there is a great scene in the middle when the backstory of the main character is explained, but somehow I just didn't find it moving, I guess my problem is that it is mainly an exploration of Elle, there isn't much to say about the Japanese character, he doesn't really says much, it's hard to understand why he is in love with her to begin with, even the setting about the atomic bomb is analyzed from her point of view so we don't get to see how he relates to her past. So maybe I went into with the wrong expectations but for me it doesn't work as a romantic story like for example Before Sunrise, I think the theme is more complicated than that. I am still catching up with the special features, which is what I love about Criterion releases, you can always get more appreciation out of the films you didn't really get, and sometimes find info that can help you understand them better for your next watch, which is why am not dismissing this release just yet.

11-01-2015, 11:59 AM	#136418
jonathanswaqyim Junior Member Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray collection:102 Trading Score:1	Been awhile since I have been on the forum... Im sure this has been answered but when does the Barnes and Noble Sale this month start? Thanks!

11-01-2015, 02:58 PM	#136420
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	Haven't posted a podcast link in awhile, but this one is quite interesting. Mulholland Drive We had a guest, but his mic blew out and we didn't know it until after the recording. Of course this is a big episode and yesterday was Halloween. We weren't able to re-record, so we regrettably had to cut him out. At first we did not know if the episode could function, but after some creative editing, it actually works. Even he listened to it and was shocked at how cohesive it was with a "ghost" in the room. And it fits well with the film. I'm curious if you guys pick up on much. I just love this film so much that I was thrilled to truly geek out on it. If we had lost the episode, it would have been a travesty.

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