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Martin_31 · 08-17-2015, 10:14 PM

The Apu Trilogy is well worth the money. Definitely going to be buying that box set. Cannot wait to watch them.

jayembee · 08-17-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kuro_sawa

That's an outstanding announcement of titles this month, the only one I haven't seen is Code Unknown but will be picking the rest up.

I agree. I'm inclined to say that the only people not interested in The Apu Trilogy are ones who haven't seen it. But not everyone can be interested in everything.

In this set of announcements, the only one I'm not interested in is Don't Look Back. I'm not really into documentaries unless the subject particularly fascinates me, and Dylan isn't one of those.

The Narrator · 08-17-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

I agree. I'm inclined to say that the only people not interested in The Apu Trilogy are ones who haven't seen it.

Speak for yourself, I haven't seen The Apu Trilogy and I'm very interested in getting it.

CriterionBlues · 08-17-2015, 10:20 PM

The Apu Trilogy is the rare release that I emphatically think should not be separated into single disc releases. Sure, Pather is the best of the three, but they complement each more than any other Criterion box that I can think of.

balthazar_bee · 08-17-2015, 10:21 PM

What a month!

In the case of Don't Look Back and In Cold Blood, despite being a compulsive and degenerate blu-ray buyer, I won't even need to replace the previous releases. Something on the wind must have been telling me to hold out.

Yeah, restraint!

Scottie · 08-17-2015, 10:21 PM

I have not seen any of the November titles, but I plan to blind buy The Apu Trilogy and Ikiru.

As far as the other three (Code Unknown, Don't Look Back, In Cold Blood), I plan to watch them online before committing to a purchase.

jayembee · 08-17-2015, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by zafisher94

Damn, I just bought Ikiru on DVD last month!

Thank you for taking a bullet for the team.

Me, I bought the Sony release of In Cold Blood a few months back, albeit in a bargain bin. You can thank me later.

darkness2918 · 08-17-2015, 10:24 PM

Guess I'm only getting In Cold Blood from the new announcements. Good too, it save me $ to grab some of the other CC I want during the November sale.

octagon · 08-17-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

Speak for yourself, I haven't seen The Apu Trilogy and I'm very interested in getting it.

I think you're misreading his Venn diagram.

He's saying the people expressing disinterest probably haven't seen them.

He's not saying that all the people who haven't seen them are disinterested.

(looks over all the double and triple negatives...looks over them again...clicks 'submit reply')

Mr. Thomsen · 08-17-2015, 10:29 PM

What a fantastic year this has been for Criterion, IMO! Two of my most wanted titles have been/ are being released by them (Don't look Now, Mulholland Dr.), and the same for two of my most wanted upgrades (Honeymoon Killers, Ikiru).

Can't believe Ikiru is finally coming out!

My sort of skeptic stance to Criterion's QC dictates that I don't pre-order anything from them anymore and wait for reviews, but, man, this one is definitely tempting.

I am going for Ikiru, and could see myself getting Apu, Don't look Back, and In Cold Blood down the line.

jayembee · 08-17-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

I'm inclined to say that the only people not interested in The Apu Trilogy are ones who haven't seen it.

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

Speak for yourself, I haven't seen The Apu Trilogy and I'm very interested in getting it.

I didn't say that everyone who hasn't seen the Trilogy isn't interested in it, but that those who aren't interested in it haven't seen it. I don't mind getting slammed for making a broad generalization, but not for making a broad generalization that I didn't actually make.

On edit: OK, I just realized that I encouraged all of you to slam me for what I actually did say. Slam away. Get it out of your system.

octagon · 08-17-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

My sort of skeptic stance to Criterion's QC dictates that I don't pre-order anything from them anymore and wait for reviews, but, man, this one is definitely tempting.

It's pretty rare that we don't get a site review before the street date ( at least I think it is, I might have tunnel vision because I almost never preorder or buy Criterions on release date).

Which is always nice but is particularly nice in July and November.

The Narrator · 08-17-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

I didn't say that everyone who hasn't seen the Trilogy isn't interested in it, but that those who aren't interested in it haven't seen it. I don't mind getting slammed for making a broad generalization, but not for making a broad generalization that I didn't actually make.

I apologize for misrepresenting your comment (I don't know if that sounds genuine, because it's hard to tell on the internet, but it sincerely is).

Blu Titan · 08-17-2015, 10:38 PM

Great month. The Apu Trilogy and most important Ikiru

. I have been waiting for Ikiru for years now

. Red Beard and Stray Dog please

.

octagon · 08-17-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Red Beard and Stray Dog please

.

Drunken Angel would be nice too. If I could only have one I'd probably go with Stray Dog but it would be a tough call.

keldons · 08-17-2015, 10:43 PM

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I would advise against blind buying the Apu Trilogy. They're not bad, but I don't think they're particularly accessible either. Full disclosure: I've only watched the first 2 movies (seeing Apursansar tomorrow night)

The restorations are beautiful though, and worth seeing on a big screen if they are playing near you.

diskspinner · 08-17-2015, 10:53 PM

Apu Trilogy & Ikiru are definite purchase in B&N November sale. I hope sale runs on the day of the release, waiting to watch Apu Trilogy again for so long...

StingingVelvet · 08-17-2015, 10:54 PM

In Cold Blood sounds interesting and up my alley. Will have to research that one.

CriterionBlues · 08-17-2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

In Cold Blood sounds interesting and up my alley. Will have to research that one.

Highly recommend In Cold Blood. If you've seen Capote, then you know the story, but it is a solid adaptation of a terrific book, which I also recommend reading. The film has some great B&W photography with solid performances. Sorta eerie that Robert Blake plays a killer when .. uhh .. you know.

Ray Jackson · 08-17-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

In Cold Blood sounds interesting and up my alley. Will have to research that one.

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Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

Highly recommend In Cold Blood. If you've seen Capote, then you know the story, but it is a solid adaptation of a terrific book, which I also recommend reading. The film has some great B&W photography with solid performances. Sorta eerie that Robert Blake plays a killer when .. uhh .. you know.

In Cold Blood, along with High and Low, gets my vote for the most powerful, spine-chilling closing shot in the history of motion pictures.

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08-17-2015, 10:14 PM	#132501
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	The Apu Trilogy is well worth the money. Definitely going to be buying that box set. Cannot wait to watch them.

08-17-2015, 10:20 PM	#132504
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	The Apu Trilogy is the rare release that I emphatically think should not be separated into single disc releases. Sure, Pather is the best of the three, but they complement each more than any other Criterion box that I can think of.

08-17-2015, 10:21 PM	#132505
balthazar_bee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2011	What a month! In the case of Don't Look Back and In Cold Blood, despite being a compulsive and degenerate blu-ray buyer, I won't even need to replace the previous releases. Something on the wind must have been telling me to hold out. Yeah, restraint!

08-17-2015, 10:21 PM	#132506
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I have not seen any of the November titles, but I plan to blind buy The Apu Trilogy and Ikiru. As far as the other three (Code Unknown, Don't Look Back, In Cold Blood), I plan to watch them online before committing to a purchase.

08-17-2015, 10:24 PM	#132508
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2045 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	Guess I'm only getting In Cold Blood from the new announcements. Good too, it save me $ to grab some of the other CC I want during the November sale.

08-17-2015, 10:29 PM	#132510
Mr. Thomsen Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:3164 DVD collection:293	What a fantastic year this has been for Criterion, IMO! Two of my most wanted titles have been/ are being released by them (Don't look Now, Mulholland Dr.), and the same for two of my most wanted upgrades (Honeymoon Killers, Ikiru). Can't believe Ikiru is finally coming out! My sort of skeptic stance to Criterion's QC dictates that I don't pre-order anything from them anymore and wait for reviews, but, man, this one is definitely tempting. I am going for Ikiru, and could see myself getting Apu, Don't look Back, and In Cold Blood down the line.

08-17-2015, 10:38 PM	#132514
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Great month. The Apu Trilogy and most important Ikiru . I have been waiting for Ikiru for years now . Red Beard and Stray Dog please .

08-17-2015, 10:43 PM	#132516
keldons Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	This might be an unpopular opinion, but I would advise against blind buying the Apu Trilogy. They're not bad, but I don't think they're particularly accessible either. Full disclosure: I've only watched the first 2 movies (seeing Apursansar tomorrow night) The restorations are beautiful though, and worth seeing on a big screen if they are playing near you.

08-17-2015, 10:53 PM	#132517
diskspinner Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:275 Blu-ray collection:1294 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:85 Trading Score:709	Apu Trilogy & Ikiru are definite purchase in B&N November sale. I hope sale runs on the day of the release, waiting to watch Apu Trilogy again for so long...

08-17-2015, 10:54 PM	#132518
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:851 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	In Cold Blood sounds interesting and up my alley. Will have to research that one.

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