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nametag · 10-21-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thismightbezach

It's definitely two words. Technically it's Week-End, with a hyphen. That's the French translation. The original French poster also has the title hyphenated. The film's opening titles has it as two words also. I'm surprised Criterion is going with the Anglo-American spelling.

It seems like sometimes they go with the translation, as they have here, and others with the original language. I was surprised Children of Paradise wasn't Les Enfants du Paradis as that's what it is often known as in the UK (and so what I'm familiar with), but then others like Au Revoir Les Enfants or La Promesse retail the original title. Not sure how this is decided...

diw · 10-21-2012, 01:26 AM

Is Children of Paradise really as bad a Blu-Ray as the review indicates? I was planning on getting a copy.

Scottie · 10-21-2012, 02:51 AM

How are the following movies?
1. Howard's End
2. Mystery Train
3. Naked Kiss
4. Night On Earth (DVD)
5. Short Cuts (DVD)
6. Solaris
7. Summer With Monika
8. Vanya On 42nd Street

Edit: Also, how is Alambrista?

dr.mabuse · 10-21-2012, 10:17 AM

I have only seen some of them, but maybe this still helps you a bit.

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Originally Posted by iScottie

How are the following movies?
1. Howard's End - Haven't seen it so can't really say anything about the film, but the disc is rumored to go out of print, so maybe you should just get it as a blindbuy.
2. Mystery Train - Amazing. Typical Jarmusch. Great characters, brillant dialogue, moody soundtrack and also a script with multiple plot lines.
3. Naked Kiss - Couldn't really get into it to be honest. But I'll have to rewatch it.
4. Night On Earth (DVD) - Brillant. Several fantastic actors (Benigni, Armin Mueller-Stahl, etc.) Funny as hell. Highly recommended. I hope it gets a BD-upgrade soon. - and yes, I do like Jarmusch's films...
5. Short Cuts (DVD) - I'm totally ashamed to say I haven't seen that one yet. Heard some pretty good things about it though.
6. Solaris - Fantastic! Had the chance to watch it in cinema this year. The new restored version, that was also released by Criterion. It looks absolutely fantastic. The film is an absolute masterpiece as well.
7. Summer With Monika - Haven't seen that one yet. But it's by Bergman, so I will definitely check it out sometime in the future.
8. Vanya On 42nd Street - Haven't seen that one either.

Edit: Also, how is Alambrista? - Unfortunately I haven't seen that one either...

orbital · 10-21-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nametag

It seems like sometimes they go with the translation, as they have here, and others with the original language. I was surprised Children of Paradise wasn't Les Enfants du Paradis as that's what it is often known as in the UK (and so what I'm familiar with), but then others like Au Revoir Les Enfants or La Promesse retail the original title. Not sure how this is decided...

I'd be interested in that as well. The latest title where I thought why not the original title? was Purple Noon/Plein Soleil.

edit: It may well be that there actually is no decision on the Criterion end of things. They may just go along with the title the US distributor/rights holder has decided upon in the first place. So the question would have to be directed to them.

Yami · 10-21-2012, 11:11 AM

My guess is that they go with the title it's previously been distributed under in the US. This may also prevent them from correcting erroneous translations (e.g The 400 Blows)

IronWaffle · 10-21-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

How are the following movies?
5. Short Cuts (DVD)
8. Vanya On 42nd Street

Two of my favorites.

Lino11 · 10-21-2012, 05:00 PM

Howard's End is rumored to be going OOP soon??

Any links?

Also, are there any other OOP rumors?

Thanks, Mabuse!!!

Scottie · 10-21-2012, 05:41 PM

Thank you for the help guys!

thismightbezach · 10-21-2012, 06:57 PM

Looks like Polanski's Tess is coming.

Janus Films is distributing a Polanski approved restoration of the film, so we should probably see Criterion release it (late?) next year.

http://www.filmforum.org/movies/more...polanskis_tess

Scottie · 10-21-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thismightbezach

Looks like Polanski's Tess is coming.

Janus Films is distributing a Polanski approved restoration of the film, so we should probably see Criterion release it (late?) next year.

http://www.filmforum.org/movies/more...polanskis_tess

Thanks for the info!

Hopefully we'll hear more about it during the New Years picture hints

rkish · 10-21-2012, 07:39 PM

Completely OT...

Pick up of the day. Three Buster Keaton Laserdisc boxsets. "The Art of Buster Keaton" Volume 1 and Volume 2 plus "Buster Keaton: The M-G-M Talkies". Each boxset has 4 or 5 double-sided discs and the "M-G-M Talkies" has great cover art and a nice insert. Very good condition at a flea market for $5 each!

And yes...I actually own an old Pioneer Laserdisc player. I originally bought it a number of years ago, when I was collecting the old WB "Golden Age of Looney Tunes", M-G-M "Happy Harmonies", and the Tom and Jerry boxsets that came out at that time. Beautiful cover art and large booklets to boot. They are a big part of my animation collection on disc.

retablo · 10-21-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thismightbezach

Looks like Polanski's Tess is coming.

Janus Films is distributing a Polanski approved restoration of the film, so we should probably see Criterion release it (late?) next year.

http://www.filmforum.org/movies/more...polanskis_tess

Tess is owned by Sony in the US, so who knows if Criterion will release it. I'd say its more likely Twilight Time, since they have a licensing deal with them.

ianungstad · 10-21-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Tess is owned by Sony in the US, so who knows if Criterion will release it. I'd say its more likely Twilight Time, since they have a licensing deal with them.

Did you not read the link? The film is owned by French producer Pathe and Janus is now the North American distributor. Sony USED to hold the distribution rights but their dvd of Tess has been out of print for ages. The film forum is showing the new Pathe restoration that debuted at Cannes Classics earlier this year. Tess is an independent film. Eating Raoul, Hard Eight, Following are all recent examples of other independent films that were distributed by Sony but the rights have since lapsed and been picked up by other companies including Criterion.

pro-bassoonist · 10-21-2012, 10:33 PM

Weekend Blu-ray REVIEW

DarkRyder · 10-21-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Weekend Blu-ray REVIEW

My most anticipated, right next to Pasolini's Trilogy of Life and Cimino's Heaven's Gate! Color me excited

georgec · 10-22-2012, 01:58 AM

What's the verdict on Heaven's Gate? That movie was panned when it came out and generally has the reputation of being a "flop" or failure. I plan to watch it sometime, but what should I expect?

I'm a big fan of The Deer Hunter, but I haven't seen any other Cimino films.

EricJ · 10-22-2012, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

How are the following movies?
8. Vanya On 42nd Street

Not bad

[Show spoiler]

Not necessarily a "sequel" to My Dinner With Andre, but does give you a glimpse at what Andre and Wally did for a living off-Broadway before they became household names.
(Wally Shawn in an intense Chekov drama?...Inconceivable!)

RiFiFi1955 · 10-22-2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgec

What's the verdict on Heaven's Gate? That movie was panned when it came out and generally has the reputation of being a "flop" or failure. I plan to watch it sometime, but what should I expect?

I'm a big fan of The Deer Hunter, but I haven't seen any other Cimino films.

I am right with you on this one in being I still have to check it out. Yes it was a flop when it came out but some people tend to really enjoy it and I loved Cimino's Year of the Dragon which also flopped when it first came out.

Darkcritic · 10-22-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Weekend Blu-ray REVIEW

Finally! Criterion going back to Godard

. I certainly hope his next additions are some Dziga Vertov Group films...

10-21-2012, 02:51 AM	#55023
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	How are the following movies? 1. Howard's End 2. Mystery Train 3. Naked Kiss 4. Night On Earth (DVD) 5. Short Cuts (DVD) 6. Solaris 7. Summer With Monika 8. Vanya On 42nd Street Edit: Also, how is Alambrista? Last edited by Scottie; 10-21-2012 at 04:53 AM.

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10-21-2012, 01:26 AM	#55022
diw Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007	Is Children of Paradise really as bad a Blu-Ray as the review indicates? I was planning on getting a copy.

10-21-2012, 11:11 AM	#55026
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	My guess is that they go with the title it's previously been distributed under in the US. This may also prevent them from correcting erroneous translations (e.g The 400 Blows)

10-21-2012, 05:00 PM	#55028
Lino11 Active Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1149 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:85	Howard's End is rumored to be going OOP soon?? Any links? Also, are there any other OOP rumors? Thanks, Mabuse!!!

10-21-2012, 05:41 PM	#55029
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Thank you for the help guys!

10-21-2012, 06:57 PM	#55030
thismightbezach Banned Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1179	Looks like Polanski's Tess is coming. Janus Films is distributing a Polanski approved restoration of the film, so we should probably see Criterion release it (late?) next year. http://www.filmforum.org/movies/more...polanskis_tess

10-21-2012, 07:39 PM	#55032
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Completely OT... Pick up of the day. Three Buster Keaton Laserdisc boxsets. "The Art of Buster Keaton" Volume 1 and Volume 2 plus "Buster Keaton: The M-G-M Talkies". Each boxset has 4 or 5 double-sided discs and the "M-G-M Talkies" has great cover art and a nice insert. Very good condition at a flea market for $5 each! And yes...I actually own an old Pioneer Laserdisc player. I originally bought it a number of years ago, when I was collecting the old WB "Golden Age of Looney Tunes", M-G-M "Happy Harmonies", and the Tom and Jerry boxsets that came out at that time. Beautiful cover art and large booklets to boot. They are a big part of my animation collection on disc.

10-21-2012, 10:33 PM	#55035
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Weekend Blu-ray REVIEW

10-22-2012, 01:58 AM	#55037
georgec Expert Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:195	What's the verdict on Heaven's Gate? That movie was panned when it came out and generally has the reputation of being a "flop" or failure. I plan to watch it sometime, but what should I expect? I'm a big fan of The Deer Hunter, but I haven't seen any other Cimino films.

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