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jacobsever · 02-14-2018, 03:49 PM

Went through and used my GC for 3 more films.

45 Years
Stalker
The Brood

tjritter79 · 02-14-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Last night, I was able to watch my "Day One" purchase of Night of the Living Dead. The picture quality was so beautiful that I nearly cried.

Bravo Criterion!

For those who stream, The Criterion Channel on FilmStruck now has the CC version of Night Of The Living Dead.

hagios · 02-14-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin_31

What are people's thoughts on Dekalog?

I've got the Arrow Dekalog and other television works version.

[Show spoiler]

I have watched Dekalog, One, Two, Three & Pedestrian Subway, Still Alive. I've thoroughly enjoyed these episodes so far!

Thanks for reminding me as I need to watch the rest!!

I would highly recommend the Criterion Dekalog (I do not know if there is a difference between the Arrow/Criterion versions?!) for your enjoyment!!

SammyJankis · 02-14-2018, 03:56 PM

My order just shipped. That was really quick.

bwdowiak · 02-14-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin_31

What are people's thoughts on Dekalog?

If I had to re-select my 80 or so Criterion skus via some sort of draft, Dekalog would be on my short list for consideration as #1 pick.

AwkwardBoner · 02-14-2018, 04:15 PM

Was a little surprised to see Election on back order, so couldn't grab that unfortunately. Though SOTL and NOTLD were both still available! Must have had a bunch in anticipation for the sale.

octagon · 02-14-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Physical Releases > Digital Copies > Streaming

cool > story > bro

jacobsever · 02-14-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

cool > story > bro

I mean, he ain't wrong though.

Internet connections and speeds are variable. Images burned onto a disc will always be the same.

manunited1 · 02-14-2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Been on a Takashi Miike kick too--I plan on giving 13 Assassins and Hara-Kiri another shot. BotI looks more up my alley judging from its story, but it's his crime films that seem to stand out the most (looking forward to the remastered Ichi the Killer the most).
.

Blade of the Immortal was a bit sloppy but not BAD. It is certainly middle tier Miike but has some parts to enjoy for sure. It just has some highly questionable editing and kind of just keeps going without much of a purpose other than blood and action.

Harakiri (Miike) was pretty decent but was still on that middle tier cusp.

13 Assassins though... I think that is Miike's masterpiece and is up there among the greatest samurai films of all time for me.

Did not know an Ichi the Killer remaster was coming though, that is awesome.

senseabove · 02-14-2018, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thinredline

I haven't seen Night of the living dead, but it doesn't seem like a safe blind buy for me personally. (i'm not an avid horror fan)

I'm not particularly a fan of horror/gore, but I saw Dawn of the Dead a few months ago and was stunned by how good it is, so I excitedly blind bought this, putting it on as soon as I got home yesterday and... I can't say I'm that enthused. Between the mediocre-to-terrible acting and the awful dialogue, I was irritated or annoyed basically any time anyone was talking (or not talking, in the case of Barbra, truly one of the most frustrating characters ever), and unfortunately that's the bulk of the movie: characters in a room not so much arguing about what they should do but shouting about who's right and who's wrong. I appreciate it for being innovative and sparking an entire genre, and watching the ground rules of that genre being established has its interest; and the action portions really are fantastic—the last third is great—but it was an absolute slog getting between them.

I'll keep it around for now, and give it another go when I'm not going in with unreasonably high expectations... but I'm afraid Night is going to be relegated to the "appreciate not enjoy" pile, and I'll be waiting patiently for a release of Dawn.

octagon · 02-14-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

I mean, he ain't wrong though.

Internet connections and speeds are variable. Images burned onto a disc will always be the same.

I wasn't suggesting the people who post some version of 'streaming sucks' anytime streaming is mentioned are wrong.

Just tedious.

MifuneFan · 02-14-2018, 04:43 PM

If you had him on your ignore list like I do, you could bypass the tedium

bwdowiak · 02-14-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

If you had him on your ignore list like I do, you could bypass the tedium

you're a smart guy, MF... you've bypassed a lot of tedium in the past week or so

StarDestroyer52 · 02-14-2018, 04:56 PM

My order also just shipped. That was quick.

thinredline · 02-14-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by senseabove

I'm not particularly a fan of horror/gore, but I saw Dawn of the Dead a few months ago and was stunned by how good it is,

You mean the 1978 movie, right?
what cut did you see?
and OMG what price is that????

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dawn-...-Blu-ray/6666/

MifuneFan · 02-14-2018, 05:21 PM

I'm still kicking myself for not getting that release when it was like $20 or less . I did get the Australian release, which is based on the same source, but only has the theatrical cut. I'm not sure if I've seen the DC, and I for sure have never seen the Argento version.

thinredline · 02-14-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm still kicking myself for not getting that release when it was like $20 or less . I did get the Australian release, which is based on the same source, but only has the theatrical cut. I'm not sure if I've seen the DC, and I for sure have never seen the Argento version.

there seems to be an italian bluray that has all 3 cuts at a reasonable price:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Zombi...lu-ray/159640/

the Argento cut is the only one 4K restored.

THE TUNNEL · 02-14-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I'd rather Warner Archive Collection release this instead of Criterion. Criterion doesn't automatically mean excellence.

No, just 99% of the time !!

THE TUNNEL · 02-14-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I am stunned to hear you say this after your hundreds of posts in the WAC thread begging them to release The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.

Oh, I still want SOMEONE to release it, and in my opinion, after all the different experiences I have had with both Warner Archives products vs Criterions, I would much rather have Criterion release it.

MifuneFan · 02-14-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TUNNEL

Oh, I still want SOMEONE to release it, and in my opinion, after all the different experiences I have had with both Warner Archives products vs Criterions, I would much rather have Criterion release it.

You've said it enough times, there's no need to constantly repeat it. If this is an OCD thing with you, I apologize, but please try to manage that.

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02-14-2018, 03:49 PM	#173701
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	Went through and used my GC for 3 more films. 45 Years Stalker The Brood

02-14-2018, 03:56 PM	#173704
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	My order just shipped. That was really quick.

02-14-2018, 04:15 PM	#173706
AwkwardBoner Active Member Member since:Jul 2014 Trading Score:1	Was a little surprised to see Election on back order, so couldn't grab that unfortunately. Though SOTL and NOTLD were both still available! Must have had a bunch in anticipation for the sale.

02-14-2018, 04:43 PM	#173712
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	If you had him on your ignore list like I do, you could bypass the tedium

02-14-2018, 04:56 PM	#173714
StarDestroyer52 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2016 Location:In a galaxy far, far away.... 4K collection:511 Blu-ray collection:3270 DVD collection:233 MA collection:5 Digital collection:11 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	My order also just shipped. That was quick.

02-14-2018, 05:21 PM	#173716
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'm still kicking myself for not getting that release when it was like $20 or less . I did get the Australian release, which is based on the same source, but only has the theatrical cut. I'm not sure if I've seen the DC, and I for sure have never seen the Argento version.

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