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MJD64 · 04-17-2018, 09:06 PM

Boxing films?

Gotta give a shout out to Walter Hill's terrific debut Hard Times with Charles Bronson and Jim Sheridan's The Boxer with Daniel Day-Lewis (an excellent, politically-charged film that doesn't get enough attention).

hoytereden · 04-17-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mja345

"Cockfighter" has a Japanese BD that I've had for a while. Could definitely use a restoration though, as it's not the greatest transfer.

I still have the old Anchor Bay DVD that included the excellent extra-Warren Oates: Across the Border which by itself was worth getting the disc for.

Martin_31 · 04-17-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Yes, Raging Bull is one of those films.

But tell me what other great boxing films exist (other than Rocky)?

I would say Hard Times and Fat City are great films about boxing but more so of the human condition. Really amazing and highly recommended.

thatguamguy · 04-17-2018, 10:35 PM

Talking great boxing movies in the Criterion thread and nobody has even mentioned "City Lights" yet!

thatguamguy · 04-17-2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

The question is, name me a bad boxing movie?

"Great White Hype" is the closest I can think of. Or maybe "Grudge Match".

mrjohnnyb · 04-17-2018, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin_31

I would say Hard Times and Fat City are great films about boxing but more so of the human condition. Really amazing and highly recommended.

Fat City is a phenomenal film.

Speaking of Fat City, here is a video of the 1973 Oscar presentation for Best Supporting Actress that went to Eileen Heckart for Butterflies Are Free. However, I would like to bring your attention presenter Robert Duvall. He begins the presentation rather stoically, but during the list announcement he begins laughing uncontrollably. Afterwards, Duvall confessed. He said that he and Cloris Leachman had decided to share announcing the list. In the moment, he found it extremely ironic that he had to say Shelley Winters to the cue of Fat City.

Here it is:

MassiveMovieBuff · 04-17-2018, 10:41 PM

I thought the first hour of Southpaw was pretty good but then became completely cliched and lazy for the second half and ruined the film for me. Other than that that's the only boxing film that disappointed me off the top of my head.....other than Rocky 5 of course.

The criminally underrated 1992 boxing film Gladiator really needs a blu ray.

Thomas Irwin · 04-17-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Yes, Raging Bull is one of those films.

But tell me what other great boxing films exist (other than Rocky)?

Anyone remember this one? Or the sequel? I haven't seen these in decades.

hoytereden · 04-17-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Fat City is a phenomenal film.

Speaking of Fat City, here is a video of the 1973 Oscar presentation for Best Supporting Actress that went to Eileen Heckart for Butterflies Are Free. However, I would like to bring your attention presenter Robert Duvall. He begins the presentation rather stoically, but during the list announcement he begins laughing uncontrollably. Afterwards, Duvall confessed. He said that he and Cloris Leachman had decided to share announcing the list. In the moment, he found it extremely ironic that he had to say Shelley Winters to the cue of Fat City.

Here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTOL0cScA5g

Now that's how you give an acceptance speech! Go up, say thank you, and get off the stage.

ShellOilJunior · 04-17-2018, 11:04 PM

This:

Bronson13 · 04-17-2018, 11:15 PM

Still waiting Criterion

theEXORCIST · 04-17-2018, 11:23 PM

I would love criterion to release zu warriors from magic mountain

theEXORCIST · 04-17-2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguamguy

Talking great boxing movies in the Criterion thread and nobody has even mentioned "City Lights" yet!

What about the Chinese Boxer we need more hong kong films in the criterion collection

malakaheso · 04-18-2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

Now that MGM is pretty much licensing everything they have, I can't wait for your reaction when Criterion announces Dances With Wolves (complete with both cuts).

.

I'll give you my reaction early: F.U!

CRASHLANDING · 04-18-2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

But tell me what other great boxing films exist (other than Rocky)?

I would also recommend Golden Boy (1939) as a solid entry in the boxing genre. There are better boxing films, but also many worse.

Bronson13 · 04-18-2018, 06:26 AM

Okay guys this is gonna blow your mind.

The movie that absolutely should be added to the collection.

Mean Creek.

MAKE IT HAPPEN CRITERION!!!!

And it needs a blu-ray release so even better

Dragon Ranger · 04-18-2018, 08:37 AM

If Criterion want to put out more sports movies they should get to work on restoring this gem (and yes I am biased as its about my team who aren't actually on the poster as that looks like a shot of an amateur game in the background). The best movie ever made about being a fan and one of the best football (or soccer if you are the other side of the pond) movies ever too.

DaBargainHunta · 04-18-2018, 11:05 AM

Scanners is once again $17.24 on Amazon (out of stock though) and still that price at Walmart.com (in stock). Walmart is the price leader if that makes a difference to you.

Note: Credit to MifuneFan for finding this deal.

I went with Amazon because I have time to change my mind and cancellations actually work on that site.

Not a blind buy, but I don't know if I love the movie.

Don't get me wrong though, I do like it.

But outside of the Cronenberg factor, I'm quite frankly surprised Criterion released it - the acting from the main character is beyond wooden.

https://smile.amazon.com/Scanners-Bl...dp/B07895ZVC9/

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scanners-...-ray/199023764

I KEEL YOU · 04-18-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Ranger

If Criterion want to put out more sports movies they should get to work on restoring this gem (and yes I am biased as its about my team who aren't actually on the poster as that looks like a shot of an amateur game in the background). The best movie ever made about being a fan and one of the best football (or soccer if you are the other side of the pond) movies ever too.

[Show spoiler]

Fever Pitch has a release by Twilight Time. I haven't seen it. The best football/soccer film I've seen though is Alan Clarke's The Firm. It's available as a region B locked release in the UK:

In my opinion, it's Gary Oldman's best performance of his career, although I haven't seen his new Churchill movie. Unbelievable performance. If you're region free and you like Gary Oldman even a little bit, you're really missing out if you don't get it.

theater dreamer · 04-18-2018, 11:30 AM

The Natural is one of my all-time favorite films. Eight Men Out is another. I'm a 19th Century and pre-war baseball nut, so both resonate with me for different reasons.

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Originally Posted by bluesparrow

You guys are right about baseball movies. There's something kind of mythic and ethereal about baseball that lends itself well to movies. Field of Dreams, Moneyball, The Natural, Bull Durham, Eight Men Out.

04-17-2018, 10:41 PM	#175827
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:414 Blu-ray collection:1627 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	I thought the first hour of Southpaw was pretty good but then became completely cliched and lazy for the second half and ruined the film for me. Other than that that's the only boxing film that disappointed me off the top of my head.....other than Rocky 5 of course. The criminally underrated 1992 boxing film Gladiator really needs a blu ray. Last edited by MassiveMovieBuff; 04-17-2018 at 10:53 PM.

04-18-2018, 11:05 AM	#175838
DaBargainHunta Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Parts Unknown - because I blabbed about Mars! Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:30	Scanners is once again $17.24 on Amazon (out of stock though) and still that price at Walmart.com (in stock). Walmart is the price leader if that makes a difference to you. Note: Credit to MifuneFan for finding this deal. I went with Amazon because I have time to change my mind and cancellations actually work on that site. Not a blind buy, but I don't know if I love the movie. Don't get me wrong though, I do like it. But outside of the Cronenberg factor, I'm quite frankly surprised Criterion released it - the acting from the main character is beyond wooden. https://smile.amazon.com/Scanners-Bl...dp/B07895ZVC9/ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scanners-...-ray/199023764 Last edited by DaBargainHunta; 04-18-2018 at 11:23 AM.

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04-17-2018, 09:06 PM	#175821
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Boxing films? Gotta give a shout out to Walter Hill's terrific debut Hard Times with Charles Bronson and Jim Sheridan's The Boxer with Daniel Day-Lewis (an excellent, politically-charged film that doesn't get enough attention).

04-17-2018, 10:35 PM	#175824
thatguamguy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2016 Trading Score:4	Talking great boxing movies in the Criterion thread and nobody has even mentioned "City Lights" yet!

04-17-2018, 11:04 PM	#175830
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	This:

04-17-2018, 11:15 PM	#175831
Bronson13 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2018 Location:California 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:54	Still waiting Criterion

04-17-2018, 11:23 PM	#175832
theEXORCIST Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Minneapolis Mn 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:930	I would love criterion to release zu warriors from magic mountain

04-18-2018, 08:37 AM	#175837
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	If Criterion want to put out more sports movies they should get to work on restoring this gem (and yes I am biased as its about my team who aren't actually on the poster as that looks like a shot of an amateur game in the background). The best movie ever made about being a fan and one of the best football (or soccer if you are the other side of the pond) movies ever too.

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