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Knaldskalle · 03-10-2016, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I think the pun went over your head. Sweet Movie, Salon, and Pink Flamingos are shit films because they involve Coprophilia.

Not nearly as clever now that it's been explained

I was convinced it was a serious post...

pedromvu · 03-10-2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mdawg1972

Has anybody heard if Spartacus will be upgraded to Blu?

I doubt it could get better than last year's release, but if they do release it my guess would be in 3 or four years from now, maybe in UHD disc if they are releasing those by then.

WonderWeasel · 03-10-2016, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The Gold Rush (1925) is my favorite Chaplin film that I've seen to date.

I was really knocked over by Limelight after seeing it for the first time the other day, though. That film was such a pleasant surprise.

I'm glad to see Limelight get so much praise in the thread. It was my pick for "Best New Spine" and "Best Release of 2015" in Shell's end of year poll, and is my favorite Chaplin film. Nobody does bittersweet quite like him.

Al_The_Strange · 03-10-2016, 04:54 AM

Yep, the latest version of Spartacus looks superb, to the point where I don't feel a Criterion double-dip is warranted. I still have my Criterion DVD with it too, which appears to still be in print if you want those extras.

Arch Stanton · 03-10-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mdawg1972

Has anybody heard if Spartacus will be upgraded to Blu?

What's the point?

PBateman87 · 03-10-2016, 01:42 PM

Has anybody here ever heard the Criterion Collection directly referenced in a film or TV show? Just curious. I've only encountered it once, on the HBO comedy Eastbound and Down where the main character, Kenny Powers, gives a DVD copy of the 6th season of Friends to someone and tells them it's the "Criterion Collections" edition (yes, Collections plural).

ccfixx · 03-10-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PBateman87

Has anybody here ever heard the Criterion Collection directly referenced in a film or TV show? Just curious. I've only encountered it once, on the HBO comedy Eastbound and Down where the main character, Kenny Powers, gives a DVD copy of the 6th season of Friends to someone and tells them it's the "Criterion Collections" edition (yes, Collections plural).

Maybe, they were saying it as "Criterion Collection's edition," making that edition belonging to the Criterion Collection?

PBateman87 · 03-10-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Maybe, they were saying it as "Criterion Collection's edition," making that edition belonging to the Criterion Collection?

Nah, the context of the quote was a little different. I actually found the clip on YouTube, but for some reason I'm having issues linking here, but just type "Kenny Powers Loves the Criterion Collection" in YouTube, that's the name of the video. Pretty funny stuff.

lordmorpheus72 · 03-10-2016, 02:22 PM

I've broke down and pre-ordered a couple of titles during the current Amazon.com sale. I know it's not the best deal, but it was nice to pre-order them at a lower price. I ordered In a Lonely Place and The Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates. Excited about both releases, but more so the Kennedy set I think. Either way, looking forward to their release.

sxerunner · 03-10-2016, 02:22 PM

Pardon if I'm late, but what's this I've been hearing about Criterion distributing some Warner titles?

Thank you in advance.

SkyAntoine · 03-10-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

I've broke down and pre-ordered a couple of titles during the current Amazon.com sale. I know it's not the best deal, but it was nice to pre-order them at a lower price. I ordered In a Lonely Place and The Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates. Excited about both releases, but more so the Kennedy set I think. Either way, looking forward to their release.

I've moved titles in and out of Amazon and B&N for pre-orders all morning. Both have most of the new titles around the $27 mark.

I pre-ordered Paris Belongs to Us and Brighter Summer Day from Amazon back in January for $23 vs. current pricing. Right now I'm holding off to see if any titles dip a few more bucks before pulling the trigger.

I received a couple of 20% coupons from B&N that I have to use by 3/27, but they're not eligible for pre-orders.

Scottie · 03-10-2016, 04:13 PM

Amazon just shipped my copy of The Manchurian Candidate. If I get it by the weekend...

ShellOilJunior · 03-10-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sxerunner

Pardon if I'm late, but what's this I've been hearing about Criterion distributing some Warner titles?

Thank you in advance.

So far they've licensed:

Badlands
Whit Stillman Trilogy
Day for Night
My Own Private Idaho
The Emigrants
The New Land

There's been rumors of a pre-code release.

MifuneFan · 03-10-2016, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

So far they've licensed:

Badlands
Whit Stillman Trilogy
Day for Night
My Own Private Idaho
The Emigrants
The New Land

There's been rumors of a pre-code release.

Also:

The New World (confirmed but unannounced)
AK's Dreams (confirmed but unannounced)
McCabe and Mrs. Miller (confirmed but unannounced)
Linklater's Before Sunrise/Sunset ((confirmed but unannounced)

Akijama · 03-10-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Also:

The New World (confirmed but unannounced)
AK's Dreams (confirmed but unannounced)
McCabe and Mrs. Miller (confirmed but unannounced)
Linklater's Before Sunrise/Sunset ((confirmed but unannounced)

Also:

The In-Laws (1979) (confirmed but unannounced)

MifuneFan · 03-10-2016, 06:16 PM

I had The Player on my list initially too, but that didn't come from Warner from what I read since their name, nor New Line is on the press sheet.

bwdowiak · 03-10-2016, 06:18 PM

A week or so ago, Pedro mentioned Black Orpheus as a great under the radar title... I watched the trailer on YouTube and it looks like it could be a great film. Anyone else out there care to share some spoiler free thoughts on it, good or bad?

Scottie · 03-10-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

A week or so ago, Pedro mentioned Black Orpheus as a great under the radar title... I watched the trailer on YouTube and it looks like it could be a great film. Anyone else out there care to share some spoiler free thoughts on it, good or bad?

It's a really good film and a fascinating take on the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

jayembee · 03-10-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

A week or so ago, Pedro mentioned Black Orpheus as a great under the radar title... I watched the trailer on YouTube and it looks like it could be a great film. Anyone else out there care to share some spoiler free thoughts on it, good or bad?

It's one of those films that takes you by surprise. The LD was one of my earliest Criterion blind-buys. Bought it again on DVD, and again on BD.

Trace17 · 03-10-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PBateman87

Has anybody here ever heard the Criterion Collection directly referenced in a film or TV show? Just curious. I've only encountered it once, on the HBO comedy Eastbound and Down where the main character, Kenny Powers, gives a DVD copy of the 6th season of Friends to someone and tells them it's the "Criterion Collections" edition (yes, Collections plural).

I do remember that, it's actually two different scenes. The other one is where he yells at someone to stop touching his Criterions (at the end of the video below, following the scene you describe)

Off the top of my head I can't remember any other direct reference to the Criterion Collection in a movie or v show. "Me, Earl and the Dying Girl" did feature a lot of films from the collection though, in various forms.

In "While We're Young", there's also a stack of fake Criterions on a counter (they were fictional titles from a character's films in the movie).

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03-10-2016, 04:54 AM	#145444
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Yep, the latest version of Spartacus looks superb, to the point where I don't feel a Criterion double-dip is warranted. I still have my Criterion DVD with it too, which appears to still be in print if you want those extras.

03-10-2016, 01:42 PM	#145446
PBateman87 Banned Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:285 DVD collection:19	Has anybody here ever heard the Criterion Collection directly referenced in a film or TV show? Just curious. I've only encountered it once, on the HBO comedy Eastbound and Down where the main character, Kenny Powers, gives a DVD copy of the 6th season of Friends to someone and tells them it's the "Criterion Collections" edition (yes, Collections plural).

03-10-2016, 02:22 PM	#145449
lordmorpheus72 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Charleston, SC Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:881 DVD collection:555 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I've broke down and pre-ordered a couple of titles during the current Amazon.com sale. I know it's not the best deal, but it was nice to pre-order them at a lower price. I ordered In a Lonely Place and The Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates. Excited about both releases, but more so the Kennedy set I think. Either way, looking forward to their release.

03-10-2016, 02:22 PM	#145450
sxerunner Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1245 DVD collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:11	Pardon if I'm late, but what's this I've been hearing about Criterion distributing some Warner titles? Thank you in advance.

03-10-2016, 04:13 PM	#145452
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Amazon just shipped my copy of The Manchurian Candidate. If I get it by the weekend...

03-10-2016, 06:16 PM	#145456
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I had The Player on my list initially too, but that didn't come from Warner from what I read since their name, nor New Line is on the press sheet.

03-10-2016, 06:18 PM	#145457
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	A week or so ago, Pedro mentioned Black Orpheus as a great under the radar title... I watched the trailer on YouTube and it looks like it could be a great film. Anyone else out there care to share some spoiler free thoughts on it, good or bad?

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