The Criterion Collection

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by rkish

I really wish you all had access to Hulu Plus. I just finished my 54th film and really love the access to so many wonderful films. I don't have the luxury of a library like Joe Dalek or a disposable income, so this has been a great cost effective option for me. "Twenty Four Eyes" was my last film and I was good until the last twenty minutes...and then I gushed. Just a wonderful film. Without Hulu, I would never have discovered Kinoshita or his films.

Well I really wish I did too Last time I looked through them..there were a lot that interested me.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

You might enjoy Lust, Caution.

Since it was brought up, does anyone know if there is differences between the Korean blu that is reviewed on this site, and the Hong Kong blu that is more readily available?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Since it was brought up, does anyone know if there is differences between the Korean blu that is reviewed on this site, and the Hong Kong blu that is more readily available?

I'd also like to know what the best version of this is.

[ShellOilJunior]

On the Waterfront has gotta be the early favorite for Blu-ray of the year. I don't know what else more we can ask of Criterion.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

On the Waterfront has gotta be the early favorite for Blu-ray of the year. I don't know what else more we can ask of Criterion.

I'm practically drooling at the mouth in anticipation of the Badlands release, just based on the review here.

I do want to check out On the Waterfront next time I catch a big sale price.

[Scottie]

Wow, I did not know that Emmanuelle Riva was in Blue

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by octagon

Carlos is incredible.

I used to use NF streaming to audition Criterions. I would give a film ten or twenty minutes and f I decided it was something I was likely to buy I would stop watching and wait for the disc. I really, really, really tried to do that with Carlos but I could not turn off the first half and only lasted a day or two before going back to watch the second half.

Every single aspect was perfectly executed. The script was clever and engaging without being even remotely preachy or grinding any axes. The cinematography was spot on in capturing both an 80s feel and a semi-documentary feel. Ramirez was fantastic but was only one of several outstanding performances.

And Joy Division? Pure genius. The last time period music pieces completely trasported me to that extent Billy Batts was telling Tommy to go home and get his ****ing shinebox

Assayas does everything right with Carlos.
I love the soundtrack! In fact, I'm listening to it now
I eventually found myself a copy of the soundtrack...
The highlight for me was "Drill" by Wire.
You're right: the cast is outstanding. Particularly Alexander Scheer as Johannes, Nora von Waldstätten as Magdalena Kopp, and Ahmad Kaabour as Wadie Haddad.
I recently watched Soderbergh's Che, but it has nothing on Carlos.

[Scottie]

Just finished M.

It is certainly a very sophisticated film for its time. From the acting, to the directing, to the concept, etc.

I really enjoyed it.

[plabey]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Since it was brought up, does anyone know if there is differences between the Korean blu that is reviewed on this site, and the Hong Kong blu that is more readily available?

They're the same (pretty sure right down to the disc size), just different cover art.

[A Sith Lord?]

I'm almost broke now.

Just ordered via expresslane at Best Buy: Rushmore, Gray's, Royal Tenenbaums, Gold Rush, Wages of Fear today in the Fry's sale pricematched. Also bought a bunch of non-Criterion blu's from Barnes and Noble and Moviestop for decent prices Citizen Kane Digibook, The Insider, All 3 Alvin and Chipmunks movies, Biutiful, Goodwill Hunting, and Bonnie and Clyde Digibook.

There's still a few more Criterions I wanna buy on sale.

Kiss Me Deadly
Island of Lost Souls
Dazed and Confused
Following
Blowout
Traffic
Bottle Rocket
Darjeeling Unlim

[metaridley]

So is the Criterion.com sale happening or not?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by metaridley

So is the Criterion.com sale happening or not?

Probably not now, unless if there's a special occasion for something..

[A Sith Lord?]

Originally Posted by metaridley

So is the Criterion.com sale happening or not?

Not taking any chances. I did the math and I got my criterions for a really really good price (not going to post on here how you can ask me via PM, but let's just say after math and taxes they averaged out to about $18 a title).

I'll get as many as I can snatch up right now, and then just wait for a B&N criterion sale since I never know about the criterion.com sales.

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by rkish

I really wish you all had access to Hulu Plus. I just finished my 54th film and really love the access to so many wonderful films. I don't have the luxury of a library like Joe Dalek or a disposable income, so this has been a great cost effective option for me. "Twenty Four Eyes" was my last film and I was good until the last twenty minutes...and then I gushed. Just a wonderful film. Without Hulu, I would never have discovered Kinoshita or his films.

Nice, I just added Twenty Four Eyes to my Hulu queue. Can you or anyone else recommend any Criterion's off Hulu? I normally base mine off the reviews on this site but Hulu has a lot more that aren't on here.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

I really wish you all had access to Hulu Plus. I just finished my 54th film and really love the access to so many wonderful films. I don't have the luxury of a library like Joe Dalek or a disposable income, so this has been a great cost effective option for me. "Twenty Four Eyes" was my last film and I was good until the last twenty minutes...and then I gushed. Just a wonderful film. Without Hulu, I would never have discovered Kinoshita or his films.

Once I can cut the cord (Verizon is making it difficult to do so, and not in an "omg Verizon is amazing" way), Hulu+ will be my top media priority. I have a decent but unexceptional private library in my home and a great public library nearby with lots of Criterion DVDs, but two months of Hulu and I can gorge iScottie style, helping my prioritize purchases. Overall, access is more important to me than ownership. Ownership just guarantees access; for now, Criterion-wise, Hulu seems to pretty well guarantee that, too.

[ShellOilJunior]

Anyone know the best place to watch Peppermint Candy?

There doesn't seem to be an adequate release of it and here's hoping Crit Co. is interested in releasing it.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

Once I can cut the cord (Verizon is making it difficult to do so, and not in an "omg Verizon is amazing" way), Hulu+ will be my top media priority. I have a decent but unexceptional private library in my home and a great public library nearby with lots of Criterion DVDs, but two months of Hulu and I can gorge iScottie style, helping my prioritize purchases. Overall, access is more important to me than ownership. Ownership just guarantees access; for now, Criterion-wise, Hulu seems to pretty well guarantee that, too.

I'm trying to use it as a vehicle for purchasing as well. If I really connect with certain films, I might be willing to purchase them at a later date. There is a number of Ozus that were added recently, but I'm trying to save them for a special occasion.

I finally watched Bob Le Flambeur...everyone's hype was right on. I really enjoyed it. It's going to expire in the next three days or so, so watch it ASAP, if you haven't seen it yet.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

I'm trying to use it as a vehicle for purchasing as well. If I really connect with certain films, I might be willing to purchase them at a later date. There is a number of Ozus that were added recently, but I'm trying to save them for a special occasion.

I seem to save EVERYTHING for a rainy day. During the free weekend I considered Ozu (based on your suggestion and P@t's obsession) but since there'd be ads as part of the free deal, I just couldn't do it. His level of deliberate pacing would be utterly ruined.

I've limited my purchases in the last few months to bargains (latest walk of shame: Book of Eli... but it was $2 and the Tom Waits scene is worth it). That leaves Criterion purchases as a twice, maybe three times a year proposition. Even my beloved Kieslowski and Harold & Maude waited for mercifully quick deals.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

I seem to save EVERYTHING for a rainy day. During the free weekend I considered Ozu (based on your suggestion and P@t's obsession) but since there'd be ads as part of the free deal, I just couldn't do it. His level of deliberate pacing would be utterly ruined.

I've limited my purchases in the last few months to bargains (latest walk of shame: Book of Eli... but it was $2 and the Tom Waits scene is worth it). That leaves Criterion purchases as a twice, maybe three times a year proposition. Even my beloved Kieslowski and Harold & Maude waited for mercifully quick deals.

AM I that bad?

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

AM I that bad?

You liiiiiive!