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ShellOilJunior · 03-23-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Der Spieler

I don't know about CHARADE. One of my friends told me it was like "a bad Hitchcock". But I'm a fan of good ol' Cary Grant and that movie always piqued my curiosity. I'll definitely get RED DESERT as soon as my Zavvi order manages to reach me (it's been 20 days...) so I can sell my region B BFI.

I love PATHS OF GLORY but I own the DVD so I'm somehow less in a rush to shell out 30$ for it but I'll probably do it anyway. The Criterion Blu looks glorious.

Criterion corrected the OAR ratio for Paths of Glory. The DVD had it at 1.33.1...This is along with the PQ/AQ upgrade is big time, imo.

octagon · 03-23-2011, 10:31 PM

I'm not a huge Charade fan but it's quite a bit better than 'bad Hitchcock'.

ccfixx · 03-23-2011, 10:44 PM

For those ordering the replacement cases through Criterion's store front...

A word to the wise... I just received two replacement cases that I'm going to be mailing out to a user in another forum that lives abroad, and the cases now have a barcode sticker on the outside of the case, which covers up the barcode on the cover insert. I'm not sure how difficult these stickers may, or may not, be able to remove so you might wanna keep some Goo-Gone on-hand just in-case.

CC

Variable_Star · 03-23-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

I just received two replacement cases that I'm going to be mailing out to a user in another forum that lives abroad, and the cases now have a barcode sticker on the outside of the case, which covers up the barcode on the cover insert. I'm not sure how difficult these stickers may, or may not, be able to remove so you might wanna keep some Goo-Gone on-hand just in-case.

I just received my replacement case for "The Last Emperor" today and the sticker very easily peeled right off. I'd prefer it have been shrink wrapped as there was some slight wear on the case, but nothing to complain about.

Pyoko · 03-23-2011, 11:09 PM

I agree Charade is great fun and and not 'bad' anything. Charming performances all around, and I especially like the French police inspector:

Oh, and the transfer on the Criterion Blu-ray is brilliant. I think it's the only case of an upgrade that uses a newer transfer than the DVD.

SpiderBaby · 03-23-2011, 11:33 PM

Got the transparent thing down and even used it on the font since it was too white (and if the pic looks too low-def, it's on purpose, if you seen the film. I kept copying it until it looks blurry.) I got to put the Criterion font on the side, and place the C in the correct spot. I still love the 2 scenes I used. It makes a little Godard statement on it's own.:

bugsy_pal · 03-23-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Got the transparent thing down and even used it on the font since it was too white (and if the pic looks too low-def, it's on purpose, if you seen the film. I kept copying it until it looks blurry.) I got to put the Criterion font on the side, and place the C in the correct spot. I still love the 2 scenes I used. It makes a little Godard statement on it's own.:

Good job there... your wacky C is a bit bigger than standard, but I like your overall concept (not that I've seen the film).

Is that you with the gas mask, or is it from some obscure film?

ShellOilJunior · 03-24-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Got the transparent thing down and even used it on the font since it was too white (and if the pic looks too low-def, it's on purpose, if you seen the film. I kept copying it until it looks blurry.) I got to put the Criterion font on the side, and place the C in the correct spot. I still love the 2 scenes I used. It makes a little Godard statement on it's own.:

That's clean. I like it.

SpiderBaby · 03-24-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bugsy_pal

Good job there... your wacky C is a bit bigger than standard, but I like your overall concept (not that I've seen the film).

Is that you with the gas mask, or is it from some obscure film?

Yeah, I need to resize the C. It's just concept for now.

The avatar is from Les Carabiniers.

SpiderBaby · 03-24-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

That's clean. I like it.

Thanks. I should have it finished soon.

Idioteque... · 03-24-2011, 04:09 AM

So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

StefR · 03-24-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

I haven't seen Revanche, but everyone I talk to always cites Antares as infinitely better. I have seen Antares and I think it's really good.

ZeTi · 03-24-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

I really liked it, prob. the best austrian movie i´ve seen in a long time. But i really can see why peoply who are not familiar with the language dont enjoy this.

There so many slang words and the dialect spoken in vienna can be hard to translate for enjoyable subtitles.

octagon · 03-24-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

I liked it. A lot, actually.

The players were all interesting and flawed without being caricatures (though 'hooker with a heart of gold' did edge a little close) and the story was off enough to keep me wondering where it was going.

And it looked great - not that sweeping, lingering, self-conscious, big-budget, where should we put the orchestra great - just clean, appealing visuals.

I'll definitely be returning to it at some point.

KubrickFan · 03-24-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Yeah, I need to resize the C. It's just concept for now.

The avatar is from Les Carabiniers.

I have a template for Criterion covers you can use, if you want.

Barrysupreme · 03-24-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

I disagree, I think the sombre ambience of the film reflected the character's feelings, which in my opinion gave it substance and never really felt drawn out.

SlickDamian · 03-24-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

I don't agree with you. I really liked this film a lot. I thought that the shots were perfect, and the pacing fantastic. It has an excellent sense of tension. The lack of a score only enhanced the mood: the sound effects, the natural everyday sound effects, were amazing. Very good film, in my opinion.

InMyTree · 03-24-2011, 02:14 PM

Hey guys...new to the forum.

Just wondering if there has been any more word on David Fincher's "The Game" getting the blu-ray Criterion treatment? This is one movie i'd love to upgrade.

greekak229 · 03-24-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by InMyTree

Hey guys...new to the forum.

Just wondering if there has been any more word on David Fincher's "The Game" getting the blu-ray Criterion treatment? This is one movie i'd love to upgrade.

Not really. It's pretty clear that it will be released by Criterion at some point, but it could still be awhile.

InMyTree · 03-24-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Not really. It's pretty clear that it will be released by Criterion at some point, but it could still be awhile.

Thanks. What about Richard Linklater's "Suburbia"? Heck i can't even find that one on DVD!

03-23-2011, 11:09 PM	#27745
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	I agree Charade is great fun and and not 'bad' anything. Charming performances all around, and I especially like the French police inspector: Oh, and the transfer on the Criterion Blu-ray is brilliant. I think it's the only case of an upgrade that uses a newer transfer than the DVD. Last edited by Pyoko; 03-23-2011 at 11:15 PM.

03-23-2011, 11:33 PM	#27746
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Got the transparent thing down and even used it on the font since it was too white (and if the pic looks too low-def, it's on purpose, if you seen the film. I kept copying it until it looks blurry.) I got to put the Criterion font on the side, and place the C in the correct spot. I still love the 2 scenes I used. It makes a little Godard statement on it's own.: Last edited by SpiderBaby; 03-23-2011 at 11:48 PM.

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03-23-2011, 10:31 PM	#27742
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I'm not a huge Charade fan but it's quite a bit better than 'bad Hitchcock'.

03-23-2011, 10:44 PM	#27743
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	For those ordering the replacement cases through Criterion's store front... A word to the wise... I just received two replacement cases that I'm going to be mailing out to a user in another forum that lives abroad, and the cases now have a barcode sticker on the outside of the case, which covers up the barcode on the cover insert. I'm not sure how difficult these stickers may, or may not, be able to remove so you might wanna keep some Goo-Gone on-hand just in-case. CC

03-24-2011, 04:09 AM	#27751
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	So I'm almost done with Revanche, and I really don't see what makes this film amazing, there's actually a lot wrong with it, also the lack of a decent soundtrack gives the film a tendency to drag or feel hollow.

03-24-2011, 02:14 PM	#27758
InMyTree Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:579 DVD collection:429	Hey guys...new to the forum. Just wondering if there has been any more word on David Fincher's "The Game" getting the blu-ray Criterion treatment? This is one movie i'd love to upgrade.

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