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theater dreamer · 02-23-2016, 01:12 PM

Hmm, I have a funny feeling today is the day. Call it a hunch.

ilovenola2 · 02-23-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviebuffed

Ohhh, all this talk of "Night Of The Hunter" makes me happy. Definitely one of my favorite films. Let's give a shout out to the wonderful direction by the inimitable Charles Laughton. What a film!

I've seen this film many times over the 60 years since it was released and it holds me captive every time.
Mitchum's brilliant "Reverend Harry Powell" is simply the most heinous villain in screen history!! Beware the wolf wearing PREACHER'S clothing!!!

SkyAntoine · 02-23-2016, 01:40 PM

Used a stomach virus this weekend to squeeze in several 1st watch Criterion and non-Criterion movies.

The Kid - My new favorite Chaplin silent. I'm a sucker for family stories (i.e. most Ozu) and this completely lived up to the hype. 10/10

The Sword of Doom - On the cusp of being a completely brilliant samurai masterpiece. The characters, action scenes, climatic build-up....then we get the ending. I can't believe the trilogy was never completed. So disappointing. 8/10

Crimson Peak - This was exactly what I expected and have come to expect from del Toro. If his storytelling was as great as the world he can visually create, then he would be my favorite director. To me this was a cross between Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth except with a story that just never did grab me. 7/10

An Anatomy of a Murder - I now consider this my 3rd favorite criminal courtroom dramas. To Kill a Mockingbird and 12 Angry Men would be ahead of this. Fantastic and gripping film. 8/10

Gilda - Hayworth was hypnotic, but the movie lost my interest in the last 20 minutes. 7/10

On the Waterfront - I waited way too long to see this. Incredible performances and nice to get the "contender" quote in context to the movie. 9/10

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance - I'm really digging South Korean film right now. It has it's own unique flair about it and the endings are always so bold. 8/10

Lady Snowblood - After Lady Vengeance I was ready to continue with the revenge chick flicks. I know Tarantino is a four letter word around here for some people, but I appreciated this more for the impression on Kill Bill than the film itself. The narrative was a little weak, but highly entertaining. 8/10

I KEEL YOU · 02-23-2016, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickDee

Something wrong with Driving Miss Daisy?

No, and there's nothing wrong with Dances with Wolves either. They just shouldn't have won "Best Picture" is all.

But personally, I don't give a damn about Academy Award credentials because none of my favorite movies have won many Oscars, especially best picture. With a few exceptions such as The Godfather, The Silence of the Lambs and Unforgiven.

In some cases, such as GoodFellas, the fact that it didn't win best picture makes the movie's legacy look even better in retrospect because in addition to eventually being widely recognized as one of the greatest films ever made, it also has a "not appreciated in its own time" quality on its resumé.

RickDee · 02-23-2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

No, and there's nothing wrong with Dances with Wolves either. They just shouldn't have won "Best Picture" is all.

But personally, I don't give a damn about Academy Award credentials because none of my favorite movies have won many Oscars, especially best picture. With a few exceptions such as The Godfather, The Silence of the Lambs and Unforgiven.

In some cases, such as GoodFellas, the fact that it didn't win best picture makes the movie's legacy look even better in retrospect because in addition to eventually being widely recognized as one of the greatest films ever made, it also has a "not appreciated in its own time" quality on its resumé.

As much as I love GoodFellas I think that they got it right with Dances with Wolves.

jshaide · 02-23-2016, 03:08 PM

Flash sale today perhaps? I brought my laptop to work as a just in case.

Cocophone · 02-23-2016, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshaide

Flash sale today perhaps? I brought my laptop to work as a just in case.

I was wonder the same thing!

shadedpain4 · 02-23-2016, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickDee

Something wrong with Driving Miss Daisy?

Digibook packaging.

ShellOilJunior · 02-23-2016, 03:28 PM

The old sale link is:

https://www.criterion.com/sale

I don't know if they always use that URL. I'd bet on an early March sale.

14728 · 02-23-2016, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Digibook packaging.

Am I the only one who likes digibooks?

StLouisRibs · 02-23-2016, 03:47 PM

Last year the flash sale was on the first week of March releases, so I don't see why this year would be any different.

theater dreamer · 02-23-2016, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14728

Am I the only one who likes digibooks?

Nope, I like them. I know some people have dismissed them as "just little coffee books." Well, then, I guess I like little coffee books. I like the design elements used in them, as well as the pictures, stories, actor and director profiles, etc.

I just picked up a brand new, perfect mint condition of the 1935 Mutiny on the Bounty just yesterday. I especially love the classic films that come in digibooks. Buck Privates, All About Eve and The Hustler are among my favorites. I love The Exorcist, too.

812crew · 02-23-2016, 04:01 PM

can you use the code more than once?

theater dreamer · 02-23-2016, 04:02 PM

Called it.

Now to place my order.

theater dreamer · 02-23-2016, 04:07 PM

Yes, the code is good for the next 24 hours. You should be able to place more than one order, if need be.

pedromvu · 02-23-2016, 04:07 PM

And there goes $200

Couldn't resist to blind buy I Knew Her Well

only 79 points away for my 4th $50 certificate, it will have to wait until october.

Fury Road · 02-23-2016, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I would just PayPal them $5 and they'd send it out quickly. If that doesn't work then ask Ray Rogers. He knows Mulvaney.

I don't think that would work, I'm not in the US and I guess they do not offer free international shipping! any international customers here who actually got their covers successfully replaced?

812crew · 02-23-2016, 04:09 PM

Emigrants or The Leopard?
Make the choice for me, people!

ShellOilJunior · 02-23-2016, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hariseldon

Guess we'll know in about 15-20 minutes if it's today, but ...

Wow are you good. Nailed it.

belcherman · 02-23-2016, 04:11 PM

Just placed my order for:

M (long over-due)
Gilda
The Kid

Now, to just remain firm and not add another order before the sale ends (yes, you can use the code more than once).

note: The sale is limited to in-stock items. In the past recent releases have sold out during the sale, so if there's something you want, don't delay.

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02-23-2016, 01:12 PM	#144301
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2403 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Hmm, I have a funny feeling today is the day. Call it a hunch.

02-23-2016, 01:40 PM	#144303
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	Used a stomach virus this weekend to squeeze in several 1st watch Criterion and non-Criterion movies. The Kid - My new favorite Chaplin silent. I'm a sucker for family stories (i.e. most Ozu) and this completely lived up to the hype. 10/10 The Sword of Doom - On the cusp of being a completely brilliant samurai masterpiece. The characters, action scenes, climatic build-up....then we get the ending. I can't believe the trilogy was never completed. So disappointing. 8/10 Crimson Peak - This was exactly what I expected and have come to expect from del Toro. If his storytelling was as great as the world he can visually create, then he would be my favorite director. To me this was a cross between Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth except with a story that just never did grab me. 7/10 An Anatomy of a Murder - I now consider this my 3rd favorite criminal courtroom dramas. To Kill a Mockingbird and 12 Angry Men would be ahead of this. Fantastic and gripping film. 8/10 Gilda - Hayworth was hypnotic, but the movie lost my interest in the last 20 minutes. 7/10 On the Waterfront - I waited way too long to see this. Incredible performances and nice to get the "contender" quote in context to the movie. 9/10 Sympathy for Lady Vengeance - I'm really digging South Korean film right now. It has it's own unique flair about it and the endings are always so bold. 8/10 Lady Snowblood - After Lady Vengeance I was ready to continue with the revenge chick flicks. I know Tarantino is a four letter word around here for some people, but I appreciated this more for the impression on Kill Bill than the film itself. The narrative was a little weak, but highly entertaining. 8/10

02-23-2016, 03:08 PM	#144306
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5921 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	Flash sale today perhaps? I brought my laptop to work as a just in case.

02-23-2016, 03:28 PM	#144309
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	The old sale link is: https://www.criterion.com/sale I don't know if they always use that URL. I'd bet on an early March sale.

02-23-2016, 03:47 PM	#144311
StLouisRibs Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:6	Last year the flash sale was on the first week of March releases, so I don't see why this year would be any different.

02-23-2016, 04:01 PM	#144313
812crew Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Trading Score:410	can you use the code more than once?

02-23-2016, 04:02 PM	#144314
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2403 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Called it. Now to place my order.

02-23-2016, 04:07 PM	#144315
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2403 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Yes, the code is good for the next 24 hours. You should be able to place more than one order, if need be.

02-23-2016, 04:07 PM	#144316
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	And there goes $200 Couldn't resist to blind buy I Knew Her Well only 79 points away for my 4th $50 certificate, it will have to wait until october.

02-23-2016, 04:09 PM	#144318
812crew Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Trading Score:410	Emigrants or The Leopard? Make the choice for me, people!

02-23-2016, 04:11 PM	#144320
belcherman Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2013 Location:Eastern CT 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1956 DVD collection:85 Digital collection:249 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:1	Just placed my order for: M (long over-due) Gilda The Kid Now, to just remain firm and not add another order before the sale ends (yes, you can use the code more than once). note: The sale is limited to in-stock items. In the past recent releases have sold out during the sale, so if there's something you want, don't delay.

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