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jayembee · 09-08-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

Despite not receiving an answer through John Mulvaney in regards to the 400 Blows and Breathless OOP rumors and whatnot I bit the bullet and ran to my local B&N...no such luck...afterwards, though I found them through a seller on the B&N marketplace and order both for a grand total of 51.67 for both shipped new...hooray!!!

Yeah, I was going to hit the local B&N to do the B2G1 thing, but I wasn't sure when I'd be able to get there, or if there'd be a copy for me to get, so I bit for a copy of Breathless (I already have The 400 Blows) from an Amazon marketplace seller for $27-and-change (I have Prime, so no shipping).

Nighteyes · 09-08-2013, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

It isn't. It definitely feels like a "once and done" experience, unless you're REALLY invested in the cold facts of the Holocaust through various perspectives that you want to go through it with a fine comb.

It's way overrated if you ask me. Of course one mustn't ever say that given the subject, but still ...

Abdrewes · 09-08-2013, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighteyes

It's way overrated if you ask me. Of course one mustn't ever say that given the subject, but still ...

It's okay to have a dissenting take. Look at Pauline Kael's review--she states her case against the film admirably.

jlk5844 · 09-08-2013, 05:50 AM

Why not order directly from Amazon? They still have some in stock.

jlk5844 · 09-08-2013, 05:56 AM

Or wait. Maybe not.

jw007 · 09-08-2013, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtempo

Do you think CE is more fast paced than ITML? I agree so far my favorite is CE though I know I haven't watched all his films yet.

Oh most definitely. Even though I've only watched ITMFL once, it just didn't grab me like Chungking Express did. I guess I like exterior filming a lot and In the Mood for Love felt claustrophic at times to me... I wanted to break free of the interiors and "get outside". I understand the shooting was very difficult as in Hong Kong there aren't many "old streets" any longer (which is why they had to shoot a lot of exteriors in Bangkok, Thailand). I just love CE because the film is so free-spirited and "run and gun" Guerrilla filmmaking. The characters in CE are really fun and familiar too. I wish Wong Kar-Wai could make more movies like that one again.

jw007 · 09-08-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

I've been watching, or rather trying to watch Shoah.

Is there ever a proper way to watch this documentary? This is a commitment to go through a 9-hour doc, and while I did see the whole thing...I don't remember watching the whole thing. Do you understand what I mean?

I still have yet to get around to watching this. I think its going to be the last movie I get around to watching (9.5 hours is daunting). But I hear that the way to watch it is in "parts" of 4. I believe, if I read correctly, there are 4 parts to it which are about 2 - 2 1/2 hours each. I guess you can dedicate a week to this and watch 1 part a night and then spend a few nights watching the supplements. That is how I intend to spend my "Shoah Week" (which again, is very daunting for me).

Nighteyes · 09-08-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

Despite not receiving an answer through John Mulvaney in regards to the 400 Blows and Breathless OOP rumors and whatnot

So. Do we draw any conclusions from him not answering?

Mansinthe · 09-08-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighteyes

So. Do we draw any conclusions from him not answering?

better buy the movies from a marketplace seller or ebay. they have still a few copies avaible. i think there are high chances that B&N might just cancel that movie ....

for people outside of the U.S. a few ebay sellers like newbury comics & moviemars do still offer a "ok" price for international shipping.

Carletty · 09-08-2013, 11:23 AM

Has anyone else ordered "To Be Or Not To Be" from B&N and got a ship date in three weeks time?

lordmorpheus72 · 09-08-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carletty

Has anyone else ordered "To Be Or Not To Be" from B&N and got a ship date in three weeks time?

Yup... I talked to B&N support on the phone and they said they it's listed as a pre-order on their side. i argued and said it's already out and how come the website says shipis in 1-2 days. I argued for a few minutes to now avail, then they said that Breathless was the reason. All that being said... i got no real answer. So who knows....

smoss469 · 09-08-2013, 02:28 PM

All this talk of things going OOP, I ordered Breathless for $23. Come payday, I'll try to check out 400 Blows.

Scottie · 09-08-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by smoss469

All this talk of things going OOP, I ordered Breathless for $23. Come payday, I'll try to check out 400 Blows.

You can't go wrong with it.

Nighteyes · 09-08-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sc1957

Ummmm... it's the weekend?

Good point.

Herry Dunston · 09-08-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It's okay to have a dissenting take. Look at Pauline Kael's review--she states her case against the film admirably.

What did she not like about Shoah, other than the thought that it was very taxing?

jrsl76 · 09-08-2013, 03:57 PM

I doubt 400 Blows is OOP. Since its first release it was only out if print for a very short time years ago. Also, I really hope it isn't OOP as I desperately want a bluray upgrade of the Antoine Doinel set

Mansinthe · 09-08-2013, 04:01 PM

maybe they will start upgrading a few movies to "dual format" releases. who knows...

Abdrewes · 09-08-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

What did she not like about Shoah, other than the thought that it was very taxing?

Here's her full length review. It's very much worth a read:

Pg. 1: http://www.webcitation.org/6GVtqqMt5

Pg. 2: http://www.webcitation.org/6GVuKL6ip

Pg. 3: http://www.webcitation.org/6GVvRgBKm

(They're not opening on my iPhone, but the links can be found on Shoah's wiki page)

I would also suggest reading J. Rosenbaum's take on the film just for a balance.

Herry Dunston · 09-08-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Here's her full length review. It's very much worth a read:

Pg. 1: http://www.webcitation.org/6GVtqqMt5

Pg. 2: http://www.webcitation.org/6GVuKL6ip

Pg. 3: http://www.webcitation.org/6GVvRgBKm

(They're not opening on my iPhone, but the links can be found on Shoah's wiki page)

I would also suggest reading J. Rosenbaum's take on the film just for a balance.

They're 404'd, here and through the wiki page. Maybe I can find snippets of her review elsewhere.

I'm willing to hear both sides of the story, but personally speaking, I wonder if I should even try this again.

Carletty · 09-08-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Yup... I talked to B&N support on the phone and they said they it's listed as a pre-order on their side. i argued and said it's already out and how come the website says shipis in 1-2 days. I argued for a few minutes to now avail, then they said that Breathless was the reason. All that being said... i got no real answer. So who knows....

Great. Classic Barnes and Noble. I've sent them an email.

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09-08-2013, 05:50 AM	#82484
jlk5844 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Arizona, USA 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:2401 DVD collection:463 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:95	Why not order directly from Amazon? They still have some in stock.

09-08-2013, 05:56 AM	#82485
jlk5844 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Arizona, USA 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:2401 DVD collection:463 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:95	Or wait. Maybe not.

09-08-2013, 11:23 AM	#82490
Carletty Active Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Germany Trading Score:15	Has anyone else ordered "To Be Or Not To Be" from B&N and got a ship date in three weeks time?

09-08-2013, 02:28 PM	#82492
smoss469 Special Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:WV Blu-ray collection:631 DVD collection:1405 Trading Score:4	All this talk of things going OOP, I ordered Breathless for $23. Come payday, I'll try to check out 400 Blows.

09-08-2013, 03:57 PM	#82496
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	I doubt 400 Blows is OOP. Since its first release it was only out if print for a very short time years ago. Also, I really hope it isn't OOP as I desperately want a bluray upgrade of the Antoine Doinel set

09-08-2013, 04:01 PM	#82497
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	maybe they will start upgrading a few movies to "dual format" releases. who knows...

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