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jhiggy23 · 02-28-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

I haven't seen this film in a while and forgot that the beautiful, Irène Jacob is in it...

One of my favorite films ever.

To Italy12: Army of Shadows is becoming one of my favorite Criterions too.

rkish · 02-28-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

I haven't seen this film in a while and forgot that the beautiful, Irène Jacob is in it...

Yes...I'm home sick today and am streaming it right now on NetFlix and noticed the same thing.

My first time seeing this film. I'm really enjoying it...it's much different than I expected it to be. I might wind up purchasing this as well.

Beta Man · 02-28-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

What ccfix said, but Le Mepris was a Criterion title that went out of print when Studio Canal took many of their titles back. Not likely to get a Criterion release again, or any other blu-ray re-release for that matter (still need to watch my copy). Fwiw, the U.S. version probably comes out to be a little cheaper; the packaging is different if you have a preference one way or the other for book (U.K.) vs whatever Lionsgate put out here.

Une Femme Mariee is stunning, should be in every blu-ray collection.

I'm ordering Une Femme Mariee from the UK, but someone in the trading forum has the French-version (haha right!) of Le Mepris for $20 shipped, and I think that comes with the book, and is also region A friendly too.... so we shall see.

jcs913 · 02-28-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I personally would not suggest Wages of Fear, which is one of the few Criterions on blu that greatly underwhelmed me. The first 45 minutes were a bore and I found it a fatal flaw to purposely make all characters unsympathetic in a film that was about the tension of those individuals transporting nitroglycerine. It's not that it's a bad film, but in my opinion it could've been so much more. I also would strongly argue against The Red Shoes. As it's a ballet film, it's really not for everyone (even more so than most of the other Criterions available on blu).

Not surprisingly, these are 2 I would highly recommend for the opposite reasons. Wages, and Clouzot films in general, are considered cornerstone films of the suspense/thriller genre. Its influence on films after it is vast and is a must-see IMO. The Red Shoes is frankly one of the most beautifully shot films ever made. Its story has nothing to do with it being a ballet film and everything to do with the struggles of an artist. I agree with your other selections, but you left off M, which is consistant in its context with Wages.

jcs913 · 02-28-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Yes...I'm home sick today and am streaming it right now on NetFlix and noticed the same thing.

My first time seeing this film. I'm really enjoying it...it's much different than I expected it to be. I might wind up purchasing this as well.

After you view it, think of the 400 Blows and it seems to make sense.

jcs913 · 02-28-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm ordering Une Femme Mariee from the UK, but someone in the trading forum has the French-version (haha right!) of Le Mepris for $20 shipped, and I think that comes with the book, and is also region A friendly too.... so we shall see.

Beta, I think that is Rich that has one of those. It is the exact same disc as the UK one, but beware, the booklet will be in French only.

Beta Man · 02-28-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

Beta, I think that is Rich that has one of those. It is the exact same disc as the UK one, but beware, the booklet will be in French only.

Well..... I did take 7 years of French, but that was 17 years ago! I guess I'll just pony up for the UK one.... (basically I added two titles to my "basket" , dragged my feet for awhile, and now I'm buying what I was going to buy yesterday anyways

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jhiggy23 · 02-28-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

Not surprisingly, these are 2 I would highly recommend for the opposite reasons. Wages, and Clouzot films in general, are considered cornerstone films of the suspense/thriller genre. Its influence on films after it is vast and is a must-see IMO. The Red Shoes is frankly one of the most beautifully shot films ever made. Its story has nothing to do with it being a ballet film and everything to do with the struggles of an artist. I agree with your other selections, but you left off M, which is consistant in its context with Wages.

I certainly don't disagree with anything you mention--there's no doubt that both the Red Shoes and Wages are highly influential films. I do love Diabolique...

I guess my disappointment with Wages stemmed from such a high anticipation in seeing it, coupled with expectations it simply wouldn't be able to meet. I do agree that it does an excellent job of creating tension, I just wish the characters were more likeable because at least in my opinion, it would've enhanced the film. Regardless, it's certainly worth seeing.

jhiggy23 · 02-28-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

After you view it, think of the 400 Blows and it seems to make sense.

I completely agree. I saw 400 Blows a few years before I saw Au Revoir, Les Enfantes. The two films go very well together, and I think are both among the finest childhood films ever. If I had to pick one over the other, I'd pick Au Revoir, due to its subject matter. It's interesting that both have such memorable concluding images, btw.

SammyJankis · 02-28-2011, 07:44 PM

I caught Au Revoir Les Enfants last week for the first time and was kind of blown away. It's such a delicate, subtle film. I can't wait to get my hands on the Blu-ray.

ccfixx · 02-28-2011, 07:57 PM

Taken from criterionforum.org taken from Criterion's Facebook page...

Inside the warehouse... I'm assuming this is in Kentucky, which I believe is the only Criterion shipping warehouse.

jcs913 · 02-28-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Taken from criterionforum.org taken from Criterion's Facebook page...

Inside the warehouse... I'm assuming this is in Kentucky, which I believe is the only Criterion shipping warehouse.

It looks like she's picking your order Beta...

abintra · 02-28-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Taken from criterionforum.org taken from Criterion's Facebook page...

Inside the warehouse... I'm assuming this is in Kentucky, which I believe is the only Criterion shipping warehouse.

One of each please!

Beta Man · 02-28-2011, 08:36 PM

That is a pretty cool photo......

[Show spoiler]

octagon · 02-28-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

That is a pretty cool photo......

[Show spoiler]

I know, it's like the big 'dramatic' ending shot of Indiana Jones. What, nobody's ever seen a room full of crates before?

majorkonig41 · 02-28-2011, 09:27 PM

Is anyone still waiting on shipment confirmations from Criterion? My credit card was charged yet still no news of shipping.

capnnarcolepsy · 02-28-2011, 09:34 PM

Another warehouse shot from Criterion's twitter feed.

Back to work!

Not sure if that pic is working. Here's the link: http://ow.ly/i/8EP0/original

The Theory · 02-28-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Is anyone still waiting on shipment confirmations from Criterion? My credit card was charged yet still no news of shipping.

yup. I wouldn't worry about it. They got completely pummeled with orders. Unfortunately for me, I got my order in about 5 minutes before the sale ended... so I probably won't get a shipping confirmation for about 2 weeks. :-D

Beta Man · 02-28-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

Another warehouse shot from Criterion's twitter feed.

Back to work!

Does that box on the cart say "Tony Hawk Shred" ?

SpiderBaby · 02-28-2011, 10:04 PM

If that pic is where I think it is from, I'm 15 mins away!

02-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#26317
capnnarcolepsy Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:2982 Trading Score:1	Another warehouse shot from Criterion's twitter feed. Back to work! Not sure if that pic is working. Here's the link: http://ow.ly/i/8EP0/original Last edited by capnnarcolepsy; 02-28-2011 at 09:52 PM.

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02-28-2011, 07:44 PM	#26310
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	I caught Au Revoir Les Enfants last week for the first time and was kind of blown away. It's such a delicate, subtle film. I can't wait to get my hands on the Blu-ray.

02-28-2011, 07:57 PM	#26311
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02-28-2011, 09:27 PM	#26316
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