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stevezissou · 10-14-2011, 08:40 PM

Still haven't posted the new releases

Brad1963 · 10-14-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt24734

Frenzy would be amazing if true, I think it's Hitchcock's most underrated or one of his most underrated and the best of his later work.

I hope it is true about FRENZY. One of Hitchcock's least appreciated films.

retablo · 10-14-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I hope it is true about FRENZY. One of Hitchcock's least appreciated films.

I like it, but it's not my favorite. What a weird world where Frenzy would be out before true classics like Vertigo and Rear Window.

Darkcritic · 10-14-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPops

Nope! Finally, after years of waiting...

http://blogs.orlandoweekly.com/index...the-bag-today/

Really liking the cover, don't know, to me it looks really good. Sure, the film is in B&W but to be honest I actually like how everything seems so apocalytpic from the box-art.

Brad1963 · 10-14-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

I like it, but it's not my favorite. What a weird world where Frenzy would be out before true classics like Vertigo and Rear Window.

It would make sense Universal would loan out to Criterion something like FRENZY. They would never with REAR WINDOW, THE BIRDS or VERTIGO.

octagon · 10-14-2011, 08:48 PM

Frenzy would be a new Hitchcock title for them, no?

Setting the film itself aside that would be pretty huge.

Guitar Joe · 10-14-2011, 08:48 PM

It doesn't have to be Criterion who puts it out, but the Hitchcock movie I want released the most is The Trouble with Harry .

retablo · 10-14-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

It would make sense Universal would loan out to Criterion something like FRENZY. They would never with REAR WINDOW, THE BIRDS or VERTIGO.

Of course, I'm just saying. I think if Hitch's output in the last decade of his life would've been stronger, Frenzy wouldn't seem like it's such an improvement. Maybe it's just the 70s London that dates it for me.

octagon · 10-14-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitar Joe

It doesn't have to be Criterion who puts it out, but the Hitchcock movie I want released the most is The Trouble with Harry .

Oooh, I'll play...

Rope
Shadow of a Doubt
Rear Window

blkhrt · 10-14-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Oooh, I'll play...

Rope
Shadow of a Doubt
Rear Window

This.

blkhrt · 10-14-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Really liking the cover, don't know, to me it looks really good. Sure, the film is in B&W but to be honest I actually like how everything seems so apocalytpic from the box-art.

I'm still not sold on it, but I will say that I like it more now that I have seen a bigger image.

SpiderBaby · 10-14-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

I'm still not sold on it, but I will say that I like it more now that I have seen a bigger image.

yeah, it looks more like a drawing than some CGI video game I thought it was.

Brad1963 · 10-14-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Of course, I'm just saying. I think if Hitch's output in the last decade of his life would've been stronger, Frenzy wouldn't seem like it's such an improvement. Maybe it's just the 70s London that dates it for me.

As much as they do not live up to his earlier films, I enjoy the films from his last decade. Marnie and Frenzy in particular. Family Plot is a delight.

Matt24734 · 10-14-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

This.

Shadow of a Doubt is probably my 2nd favourite Hitchcock, if Criterion got that, it would probably make my month.

colinrgeorge · 10-14-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

I agree about Videodrome, but House and Blow Out are fantastic.

I just rewatched Videodrome on Netflix and liked it enough to purchase. I'm curious why you'd single it out as bad, especially if you're open to stuff like House (which I also own).

If anything, Blow Out is the least memorable film of those three. Videodrome is so weird, campy, and unique. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can watch it again!

Hawkguy · 10-14-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

I'm still not sold on it, but I will say that I like it more now that I have seen a bigger image.

It is a bit strange they didn't include the original title on the cover..... but I guess, marketing-wise, it sort of makes sense

BohemianGraham · 10-14-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Not to mention, Godzilla spawned a 50-year movie franchise. Terrible or not, it has merit for securing a place in film history.

I, for the record, think Gojira is awesome and will be buying it from Criterion. I'm interested in what extras they may put into this release, and hope they put both versions on the disc.

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Agreed. And even if it is 'bad' that doesn't necessarily disqualify it.

I don't think Videodrome, House or Blow Out are particularly good movies but I don't have any quarrel with any of them being part of the collection either. In fact, I own them all and don't regret purchasing any of them.

I'm pretty sure I won't regret my inevitable Godzilla purchase either.

This. I think Salo is bad, but obviously it's of significant importance. I know House and Blow Out aren't exactly the pinnacle of cinema, but I still enjoy the hell out of them, and own both titles on BD as well.

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I didn't say it was bad to own horrible movies. I own plenty of them. I was asking why people seem to care about Gojira so much. As for me personally, I see no redeeming value in it at all. It was a mere inquiry. Not an attack or anything on anyone's taste.

That's why I said I was taking the piss out of you and just joking around. I also own bad movies on DVD. I own the godawful Splitting Heirs, and a cheesy Lifetime movie called Final Justice, which stars Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean. It's a terrible, terrible, film, but at the same time, it's utterly hilarious to watch, especially since they hate each other in the film, but are one of those nauseatingly cute married celebrity couples in real life.

SpiderBaby · 10-14-2011, 09:01 PM

Criterion said 5 more mins.

blkhrt · 10-14-2011, 09:01 PM

Criterion just tweeted that it will be five more minutes...

Ha...looks like you beat me to it.

Matt24734 · 10-14-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SHMACKDOJO

I just rewatched Videodrome on Netflix and liked it enough to purchase. I'm curious why you'd single it out as bad, especially if you're open to stuff like House (which I also own).

If anything, Blow Out is the least memorable film of those three. Videodrome is so weird, campy, and unique. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can watch it again!

I'd rank them

1. Blow Out
2. Videodrome
3. House

Cronenberg is for most people love him or hate him, I'm one of the few who really likes, but doesn't quite love him. He is a master at subtly providing his films with substance and relevance while at the core, the majority of his earlier work being of the body horror variety, that's what sets him apart from his fellow body horror directors to me, but I'm more into Psychological Horror than Body Horror and that's probably what keeps me from loving him, or at least his early work.

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10-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#37521
stevezissou Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Still haven't posted the new releases

10-14-2011, 08:48 PM	#37526
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Frenzy would be a new Hitchcock title for them, no? Setting the film itself aside that would be pretty huge.

10-14-2011, 08:48 PM	#37527
Guitar Joe Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Carson City, NV 4K collection:1292 Blu-ray collection:1698	It doesn't have to be Criterion who puts it out, but the Hitchcock movie I want released the most is The Trouble with Harry .

10-14-2011, 09:01 PM	#37538
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Criterion said 5 more mins.

10-14-2011, 09:01 PM	#37539
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	Criterion just tweeted that it will be five more minutes... Ha...looks like you beat me to it.

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