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pedromvu · 05-10-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Cat People was also suggested in the image of that creepy pale face. They alluded to it being a horror film and tagged "1942" on Tumblr.

Now that you mention the year, it's weird the cover art says 1947

, might be just a placeholder

78deluxe · 05-10-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jobla

Does anybody know if THE NAKED ISLAND has been confirmed by Criterion for the US? Or, is it simply a title being talked about but not yet confirmed?

It better be, since I have it on pre-order.

MifuneFan · 05-10-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jobla

Does anybody know if THE NAKED ISLAND has been confirmed by Criterion for the US? Or, is it simply a title being talked about but not yet confirmed?

Did you mean The Naked Prey?

bwdowiak · 05-10-2016, 06:51 PM

Do the three films in the Wim Wenders box set have awesome cinematography and are they oozing with style like The American Friend?

ShellOilJunior · 05-10-2016, 06:59 PM

Alice in the Cities is wonderful. I smiled at how well the ending was handled. Great pacing overall, too.

jw007 · 05-10-2016, 07:53 PM

I watched Pina last night for the 2nd time (the first time I had borrowed the movie from the library), and enjoyed watching much of the choreography. Tonight I'm going to watch the supplements and what Wim Wenders has to say. Three nights ago I watched The American Friend and enjoyed it so immensely that I rewatched the film two nights ago with the commentary track activated.

I still want to check out Alice in the Cities. I've already decided I'm blind-buying the forthcoming Wenders Road Trilogy though and will watch that film from that box set.

SkyAntoine · 05-10-2016, 08:11 PM

I continued my Bergman kick last night and watched The Virgin Spring for the first time last night. This goes to #3 on my Bergman list behind Persona and Wild Strawberries.

On the surface it is a little fairy tale-ish, but I thought it brings moral dilemma and deeper topics (religion, good/evil, family) to light as well as anything of his I've seen. I wasn't appalled at the pivotal scene in the middle of the film, but I was shocked at how raw this seemed for 1960. I was completely absorbed into the action and thought the ending was terrific even if it did get a little melodramatic.

I'm a big fan of Korean revenge flicks because they make movies Hollywood wouldn't dare produce. Virgin Spring felt like a forerunner to I Saw the Devil - my favorite revenge flick.
9/10

silverlakephil · 05-10-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Virgin Spring felt like a forerunner to I Saw the Devil - my favorite revenge flick.
9/10

I believe it was the inspiration for Wes Craven's Last House on The Left.

SkyAntoine · 05-10-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by silverlakephil

I believe it was the inspiration for Wes Craven's Last House on The Left.

It was. I haven't seen that film, but I can see how Virgin Spring would be considered more in the horror vein if it were made today.
I was on the road today and listened to several YouTube reviews on VS. Everyone mentioned Craven's film.

Reddington · 05-10-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Did you mean The Naked Prey?

I assumed the OP meant this, out next week:

https://www.criterion.com/films/2777...q=autocomplete

Never seen it, but just from the description it is on my list for the July B&N sale.

Jobla · 05-10-2016, 10:19 PM

I meant THE NAKED ISLAND, which boasts one of my favorite film scores. It's a score that really hasn't been released on LP or CD (other than a suite on an obscure Japanese disc of some sort). Since the film has very little dialog, I'll play it occasionally just to enjoy the music.

In college back in the seventies, I booked the film for a screening on campus. While it played, I sat under the auditorium's ceiling speaker and actually recorded the soundtrack on a portable tape recorder. Of course the sound was terrible, and you could actually hear the running of the film projector throughout. I've long since discarded that audio cassette tape, and now look forward to having a legitimate recording of the wonderful score.

MifuneFan · 05-10-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddington

I assumed the OP meant this, out next week:

https://www.criterion.com/films/2777...q=autocomplete

Never seen it, but just from the description it is on my list for the July B&N sale.

I know that's the obvious answer

..It just seemed a little odd that he was calling it a rumor when it was announced already, and is on CC's site, in the database here, etc..So I was thinking that perhaps he confused it with the other "The Naked.." movie which is also rumored to come out. But I guess it was just The Naked Island after all.

Reddington · 05-10-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I know that's the obvious answer

..It just seemed a little odd that he was calling it a rumor when it was announced already, and is on CC's site, in the database here, etc..So I was thinking that perhaps he confused it with the other "The Naked.." movie which is also rumored to come out. But I guess it was just The Naked Island after all.

I'm a master at stating the obvious. Just ask the girlfriend.

Reddington · 05-10-2016, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jobla

I meant THE NAKED ISLAND, which boasts one of my favorite film scores. It's a score that really hasn't been released on LP or CD (other than a suite on an obscure Japanese disc of some sort). Since the film has very little dialog, I'll play it occasionally just to enjoy the music.

In college back in the seventies, I booked the film for a screening on campus. While it played, I sat under the auditorium's ceiling speaker and actually recorded the soundtrack on a portable tape recorder. Of course the sound was terrible, and you could actually hear the running of the film projector throughout. I've long since discarded that audio cassette tape, and now look forward to having a legitimate recording of the wonderful score.

That's a nice story. I'm glad you will soon be able to enjoy the score in a more audiophile way. I'm very intrigued by this film and look forward to seeing it.

Ray Jackson · 05-11-2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddington

I'm a master at stating the obvious. Just ask the girlfriend.

Reddington · 05-11-2016, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

A man knows he's reached rock-bottom when he's been shamed by Hayden. Tomorrow night, Ray. Just for you. Next post here will be my review.

Ray Jackson · 05-11-2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddington

A man knows he's reached rock-bottom when he's been shamed by Hayden. Tomorrow night, Ray. Just for you. Next post here will be my review.

Tone blare · 05-11-2016, 02:45 AM

Any idea on when the next 50 % off sale is happening? Don't they usually do it in the month of June ?

JoeBuck · 05-11-2016, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tone blare

Any idea on when the next 50 % off sale is happening? Don't they usually do it in the month of June ?

No, July at Barnes and Noble usually.

monorail91 · 05-11-2016, 07:44 AM

Just saw Captain America: Civil War (awesome, btw) and there was a nice The Manchurian Candidate reference! I was only the one in my theater who laughed. Appreciated it too, since

[Show spoiler]

.

05-10-2016, 10:19 PM	#148611
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I meant THE NAKED ISLAND, which boasts one of my favorite film scores. It's a score that really hasn't been released on LP or CD (other than a suite on an obscure Japanese disc of some sort). Since the film has very little dialog, I'll play it occasionally just to enjoy the music. In college back in the seventies, I booked the film for a screening on campus. While it played, I sat under the auditorium's ceiling speaker and actually recorded the soundtrack on a portable tape recorder. Of course the sound was terrible, and you could actually hear the running of the film projector throughout. I've long since discarded that audio cassette tape, and now look forward to having a legitimate recording of the wonderful score. Last edited by Jobla; 05-10-2016 at 10:24 PM.

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05-10-2016, 06:51 PM	#148604
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	Do the three films in the Wim Wenders box set have awesome cinematography and are they oozing with style like The American Friend?

05-10-2016, 06:59 PM	#148605
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Alice in the Cities is wonderful. I smiled at how well the ending was handled. Great pacing overall, too.

05-10-2016, 07:53 PM	#148606
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I watched Pina last night for the 2nd time (the first time I had borrowed the movie from the library), and enjoyed watching much of the choreography. Tonight I'm going to watch the supplements and what Wim Wenders has to say. Three nights ago I watched The American Friend and enjoyed it so immensely that I rewatched the film two nights ago with the commentary track activated. I still want to check out Alice in the Cities. I've already decided I'm blind-buying the forthcoming Wenders Road Trilogy though and will watch that film from that box set.

05-10-2016, 08:11 PM	#148607
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	I continued my Bergman kick last night and watched The Virgin Spring for the first time last night. This goes to #3 on my Bergman list behind Persona and Wild Strawberries. On the surface it is a little fairy tale-ish, but I thought it brings moral dilemma and deeper topics (religion, good/evil, family) to light as well as anything of his I've seen. I wasn't appalled at the pivotal scene in the middle of the film, but I was shocked at how raw this seemed for 1960. I was completely absorbed into the action and thought the ending was terrific even if it did get a little melodramatic. I'm a big fan of Korean revenge flicks because they make movies Hollywood wouldn't dare produce. Virgin Spring felt like a forerunner to I Saw the Devil - my favorite revenge flick. 9/10

05-11-2016, 02:45 AM	#148618
Tone blare Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:137 Blu-ray collection:1237 MA collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:140	Any idea on when the next 50 % off sale is happening? Don't they usually do it in the month of June ?

05-11-2016, 07:44 AM	#148620
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Just saw Captain America: Civil War (awesome, btw) and there was a nice The Manchurian Candidate reference! I was only the one in my theater who laughed. Appreciated it too, since [Show spoiler] .

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