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jshaide · 08-06-2016, 01:37 AM

Just got out of a NYC screening of MULTIPLE MANIACS with Waters in person for a Q and A.

The restoration is really tremendous considering the film and it's a wild and incredibly sleazy and absurd trip. I had a great time watching that. And Waters stories after the screening were really entertaining. What an intelligent guy. I really hope there is a commentary on the upcoming disc.

pedromvu · 08-06-2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I don't think Luis Bunuel ever used a score. I could be wrong.

He certainly uses sounds very effectively, I can't be sure but I think you are right, other than his silent films I don't remember any score, I think this is one aspect that helped the specific atmosphere his films usually have.

I must say I really like music in films so I am all for great scores and soundtracks, but then I don't mind the few films that don't have anything, they can be as good too.

Will G · 08-06-2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

This is my favorite score of all time.

Agreed Ray! I recently watched Luca Guadagnino's "A Bigger Splash" & was absolutely floored when the Aguirre theme dropped. Excellent use of music in that film and Tilda Swinton is marvelous as usual.

oildude · 08-06-2016, 02:00 AM

As far as popular music in soundtracks, that is one thing Tarantino gets right most of the time, and also Linklater.

I think Dazed and Confused has the most awesome soundtrack of rock tunes in a film, like the theme songs to a generation of late 1970s high schoolers.

Will G · 08-06-2016, 02:51 AM

Alain Goraguer's original score for Fantastic Planet is a perfect slice of jazzy space-age funk.

I never thought much of Indian music until I tuned into Satyajit Ray, most notably The Music Room. Hypnotic & mesmerizing performances at the core of this film.

House contains a somewhat primitive but unique melting pot of groovy melodies. Something like Sesame Street meets George Clinton. Where can I get this on vinyl!?

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Harold & Maude, it's gotta be right up there with The Graduate in the top films scores of all time.

castor · 08-06-2016, 04:01 AM

I'm not a big fan of movies that use a large amount of music, but I'd have to say Natural Born Killers has a really great soundtrack, probably my favorite.

starman15317 · 08-06-2016, 04:08 AM

Any love for the Singles soundtrack?

jshaide · 08-06-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Will G

Agreed Ray! I recently watched Luca Guadagnino's "A Bigger Splash" & was absolutely floored when the Aguirre theme dropped. Excellent use of music in that film and Tilda Swinton is marvelous as usual.

Fienne's Rolling Stones dance put the biggest goofy grin on my face.

johnvand · 08-06-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

I believe that you could buy the box by itself from Criterion directly for $5.00. E-mail them at store@criterion.com and they'll explain how to go about it. I've ordered some replacement boxes from them, they're a pleasure to deal with and their shipping is rather quick.

Question about this--do the replacement boxes come with some kind of adhesive strip or glue to hold the box together? It doesn't seem like they would simply fold up and stay into shape, since they ship flat. I have a couple digipack boxes worth replacing and would love to know about this!

BagheeraMcGee · 08-06-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by johnvand

Question about this--do the replacement boxes come with some kind of adhesive strip or glue to hold the box together? It doesn't seem like they would simply fold up and stay into shape, since they ship flat. I have a couple digipack boxes worth replacing and would love to know about this!

In my experience, Criterion has been very careful when shipping replacement boxes. There's no adhesive strip or glue (IMO, not necessary). The ones I just received recently were not only surrounded by bubble wrap, but also (because I only needed the outer box, not the inner digipack which holds the discs---they charge $5 for each), they filled the inner portion of the box where the inner digipack would normally go with bubble wrap as well. They come shipped in a large enough box to comfortably house the replacement boxes, and they arrived to me in pristine condition. They also sent me an e-mail asking me to let them know when I received them.

Also, I'd recommend being specific on exactly what part of the digipack or collection box you want: inner digipack vs. outer box or both, Blu-ray edition vs. DVD edition (even though a lot of the digipacks are for their dual format editions, I'd still specify), etc.

Order with confidence. Hope that helps.

Ray Jackson · 08-06-2016, 05:41 PM

I watched The New Land last night and loved it.

I think I prefer it over The Emigrants.

We're born...we live...we struggle...we die.

...this the way of all things.

Arawn · 08-06-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

Any love for the Singles soundtrack?

yes

BagheeraMcGee · 08-06-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

Any love for the Singles soundtrack?

Absolutely! There's not a bad song on that album. I especially love the two Paul Westerberg songs that bookend the film ("Waiting For Somebody" & "Dyslexic Heart"); they fit the film perfectly.

Hard to believe that film is going to turn 25 next year. Damn, I'm getting old.

RalphoR · 08-06-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I watched The New Land last night and loved it.

I think I prefer it over The Emigrants.

We're born...we live...we struggle...we die.

...this the wall of all things.

Ahhhhh.......I just love happy endings

Knaldskalle · 08-06-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I watched The New Land last night and loved it.

I think I prefer it over The Emigrants.

We're born...we live...we struggle...we die.

...this the wall of all things.

Tear down the wall?

C. Anton · 08-06-2016, 08:27 PM

Is The Time Machine worth a CC release? I'm sure there are many interesting extras that could make it worth the price. I saw a video on youtube the other day about the actual time machine, and what went into creating it, then all the drama of piecing it back together many years later.

Ray Jackson · 08-06-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Knaldskalle

Tear down the wall?

Damn you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray Jackson · 08-06-2016, 09:55 PM

Also watched The Killers last night.

Has there ever been a more beautiful woman than Ava Gardner in her prime?

I'd take her over Marilyn Monroe any day.

I think if I'd been around in the 40s and 50s I would've had a chance too.

Back in my younger years I was well known as a hard drinking, hard partying sex god.

...what did Frank Sinatra have that I don't have?

Fabs · 08-06-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Will G

House contains a somewhat primitive but unique melting pot of groovy melodies. Something like Sesame Street meets George Clinton. Where can I get this on vinyl!?

House is one of my favorites too. Every song there contributes to that dreamy feeling, but I especially love the song that opens the film.

jbieste · 08-06-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Also watched The Killers last night.

Has there ever been a more beautiful woman than Ava Gardner in her prime?

I'd take her over Marilyn Monroe any day.

I think if I'd been around in the 40s and 50s I would've had a chance too.

Back in my younger years I was well known as a hard drinking, hard partying sex god.

...what did Frank Sinatra have that I don't have?

Connections and a preternatural sense of timing

08-06-2016, 05:41 PM	#152671
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	I watched The New Land last night and loved it. I think I prefer it over The Emigrants. We're born...we live...we struggle...we die. ...this the way of all things. Last edited by Ray Jackson; 08-06-2016 at 09:51 PM.

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08-06-2016, 01:37 AM	#152661
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5921 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	Just got out of a NYC screening of MULTIPLE MANIACS with Waters in person for a Q and A. The restoration is really tremendous considering the film and it's a wild and incredibly sleazy and absurd trip. I had a great time watching that. And Waters stories after the screening were really entertaining. What an intelligent guy. I really hope there is a commentary on the upcoming disc.

08-06-2016, 02:00 AM	#152664
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	As far as popular music in soundtracks, that is one thing Tarantino gets right most of the time, and also Linklater. I think Dazed and Confused has the most awesome soundtrack of rock tunes in a film, like the theme songs to a generation of late 1970s high schoolers.

08-06-2016, 02:51 AM	#152665
Will G Active Member Member since:Jun 2015 Location:New Mexico 4K collection:433 Blu-ray collection:1901 DVD collection:2	Alain Goraguer's original score for Fantastic Planet is a perfect slice of jazzy space-age funk. I never thought much of Indian music until I tuned into Satyajit Ray, most notably The Music Room. Hypnotic & mesmerizing performances at the core of this film. House contains a somewhat primitive but unique melting pot of groovy melodies. Something like Sesame Street meets George Clinton. Where can I get this on vinyl!? I'm surprised no one has mentioned Harold & Maude, it's gotta be right up there with The Graduate in the top films scores of all time.

08-06-2016, 04:01 AM	#152666
castor Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Texas 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:617 DVD collection:94	I'm not a big fan of movies that use a large amount of music, but I'd have to say Natural Born Killers has a really great soundtrack, probably my favorite.

08-06-2016, 04:08 AM	#152667
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:310 iTunes collection:967 Trading Score:61	Any love for the Singles soundtrack?

08-06-2016, 08:27 PM	#152676
C. Anton Power Member Member since:Jan 2016 Trading Score:81	Is The Time Machine worth a CC release? I'm sure there are many interesting extras that could make it worth the price. I saw a video on youtube the other day about the actual time machine, and what went into creating it, then all the drama of piecing it back together many years later.

08-06-2016, 09:55 PM	#152678
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	Also watched *The Killers* last night. Has there ever been a more beautiful woman than Ava Gardner in her prime? I'd take her over Marilyn Monroe any day. I think if I'd been around in the 40s and 50s I would've had a chance too. Back in my younger years I was well known as a hard drinking, hard partying sex god. ...what did Frank Sinatra have that I don't have?

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