The Criterion Collection

[natureboy]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm always amazed at the number of people with unlimited disposable income in this thread.

Not having any kids helps immensely.

[Ausjdm]

The following is awesome def buy that one!


How long is that amazon sale for usually? Def will buy rififi and Nashville!

[Rich Pure Doom]

Just ordered Seconds and paired it with Scarlet Street to get free shipping. Pretty excited for both!

[Blu-Velvet]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

$105.99
Today only at Amazon

And that amounts to a whopping $4.24 per film (on both Blu-ray and DVD) plus free bonus features and a 100-page hardcover book! Great deal!

I thought I was lucky to get the Zatoichi set at $112.50 on Criterion's flash sale (and it really amounted to pretty close to the same, since I had free shipping and especially no sales tax, which would put the Amazon price higher than what I paid from Criterion).

[nondiatonic]

Originally Posted by Quinni

Would Tokyo Story be a good intro to Ozu?

Originally Posted by Stud Spider

I would say no. I think Late Spring is the better introduction.

I have to agree with this. Late Spring is the better movie, and it's shorter.

Either that or Tokyo Twilight (which is on Hulu).

Edit: although since you're already interested in Ozu (i.e. you don't need to be convinced to explore his work), length shouldn't be a concern

Edit 2: We need more Ozu on BD!

[BladeRunner2007]

Originally Posted by Stud Spider

The Hoaglund subtitles are more stylized, approaching something like Shakespearean dialogue, but not exactly, while the Richie subtitles are a bit more straightforward. I'd say go with the Richie subtitles for your first viewing unless you're watching this film having memorized Macbeth. Both subtitles tracks are good and give a slightly different viewing experience. Oh and it's a great film so you'll definitely be watching it more than once, eventually. No need to select a subtitle track thinking it will be the only version of the subtitles you'll ever see.

Thank you. I had to read parts of Macbeth in school. That Shakespearean dialogue almost killed me haha. Once you knew what his words meant, it was a great read. But "breaking the code" was a nightmare. So I guess I'll start with the Richie translation indeed. And when I know this film better, I'll try the Hoaglund version.

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

I understand all that is said about helping your parents etc when they are old and this film seems to show that

[Show spoiler]the children have moved on with their lives and have no time for their parents. Whilst this is sad I also understand from the children's POV and would hope that the parents would have some understanding too. Is it right for a parent to demand their child's attention ? I don't want this to come across as a criticism but I feel that this is a 2-way street.

Depending on how you look at it, it is a 2-way street. First your parents care for you, feed you, get you schooled and supply medical care when you are young. When they get old, it might be good to repay some of that if you can. In some cultures (and even in our culture decades ago) caring for your parents, and even having them live with you could be a common thing.
I'm sure not going to tell anyone else how to deal with their parents though. It's a personal decision. All families are different. I will say that it's great to look back after your parents are gone and have no regrets.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Just ordered Seconds and paired it with Scarlet Street to get free shipping. Pretty excited for both!

Seconds is best paired with Babette's Feast.

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm always amazed at the number of people with unlimited disposable income in this thread.

My wife and I don't have kids. Our cars are both fuel efficient and paid for. We both work and have good paying jobs. We have very minor credit debt (I'd say under $1,000 total) We overpay on our mortgage each month. I don't really have any other money sinks in my life so I take my extra money each month and put it in savings. When I want something, there's usually extra money in the budget for "fun" stuff as well.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm always amazed at the number of people with unlimited disposable income in this thread.

Sadly, I'm not one of them.

[Scottie]

For any fans of Lars von Trier (Antichrist, Breaking the Waves), his newest film, Nymphomaniac: Volume 1, has hit Video On Demand retailers today.

I just watched it and I truly hated it. I found the entire thing to be an overly pretentious and unrewarding experience that relies too much on sex and forced connections in order to create an unnaturally flowing story. The entire thing was laughable and a huge downstep from both Antichrist and Melancholia, in my opinion. In fact, I couldn't wait for it to end.

Still, I figured I'd pass the news along.

[natureboy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

For any fans of Lars von Trier (Antichrist, Breaking the Waves), his newest film, Nymphomaniac: Volume 1, has hit Video On Demand retailers today.

I just watched it and I truly hated it. I found the entire thing to be an overly pretentious and unrewarding experience that relies too much on sex and forced connections in order to create an unnaturally flowing story. The entire thing was laughable and a huge downstep from both Antichrist and Melancholia, in my opinion. In fact, I couldn't wait for it to end.

Still, I figured I'd pass the news along.

He's another one that I either love or hate.

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Seconds is best paired with Babette's Feast.

I see what you did there!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by natureboy

He's another one that I either love or hate.

I really liked Antichrist and Melancholia, but I've disliked Dancer In The Dark and Nymphomaniac.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by iScottie

For any fans of Lars von Trier (Antichrist, Breaking the Waves), his newest film, Nymphomaniac: Volume 1, has hit Video On Demand retailers today.

I just watched it and I truly hated it. I found the entire thing to be an overly pretentious and unrewarding experience that relies too much on sex and forced connections in order to create an unnaturally flowing story. The entire thing was laughable and a huge downstep from both Antichrist and Melancholia, in my opinion. In fact, I couldn't wait for it to end.

Still, I figured I'd pass the news along.

$10 to rent online up here. For the first time whilst using Sony Entertainment Network I have had to enter my DOB to continue on the page

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

$10 to rent online up here. For the first time whilst using Sony Entertainment Network I have had to enter my DOB to continue on the page

$9.99 here, too.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by iScottie

For any fans of Lars von Trier (Antichrist, Breaking the Waves), his newest film, Nymphomaniac: Volume 1, has hit Video On Demand retailers today.

I just watched it and I truly hated it. I found the entire thing to be an overly pretentious and unrewarding experience that relies too much on sex and forced connections in order to create an unnaturally flowing story. The entire thing was laughable and a huge downstep from both Antichrist and Melancholia, in my opinion. In fact, I couldn't wait for it to end.

Still, I figured I'd pass the news along.

I'm not sure if this is even possible.

[natureboy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I really liked Antichrist and Melancholia, but I've disliked Dancer In The Dark and Nymphomaniac.

Disliked Dancer in the Dark and Melancholia, loved Dogville and The Five Obstructions.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by iScottie

$9.99 here, too.

Right now I have better things to spend $10 on. Lars will have to wait.

I have only watched Dogville from him, which I was pleasantly surprised with. As for the rest, can't say he fills me with excitement

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I'm not sure if this is even possible.

Watch it and find out

Originally Posted by natureboy

Disliked Dancer in the Dark and Melancholia, loved Dogville and The Five Obstructions.

I really hoped to like Dancer in the Dark, but the musical aspect of it killed it for me. It was so ridiculous.

I still have Dogville on DVD to watch, so maybe in the upcoming days I will finally watch it.

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Right now I have better things to spend $10 on. Lars will have to wait.

I have only watched Dogville from him, which I was pleasantly surprised with. As for the rest, can't say he fills me with excitement

Good choice.