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[jw007]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Willem Dafoe’s Closet Picks - YouTube

"Ladies and Gentlemen, you know this man! He's a little bit more than a man... or is he?"

This video was the highlight of my week.

Willem Dafoe is brilliant. He's a mensch. And he's damn hilarious. I don't know the guy personally, but this is someone I'd want to know in my life just based on his tastes in cinema, his acting style, his choice of acting roles, and what films he chooses (such as in this video).

I love this man and I think he's probably my favorite actor alive today.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

Kind of an odd stance to take. For all the shit that the internet rains upon modern society, its one major benefit is that is has a wealth of information at hand, often from a variety of sources so it can be verified and cross-referenced.

But what makes it particularly illogical in this instance, is that it started because you were suggesting there should be a blurb preceding some videos that have been posted to the internet providing you with an instant answer as to who the person in said videos are and what they are famous for.

Yes, the contradiction comes from my not being a big fan of Google anymore and having to rely on them for much. They are no longer reliable and have been corrupted too many times to be considered verified and cross referenced.

I wasn't asking for Google to provide the blurb, I was asking for Criterion to provide it. And my objection to "instant answers" is a personal thing because I can tell my memory is not as strong as it once was due to the laziness enabled by instant answers. Yes, that does contradict my wanting to know who's in that damn closet. Sorry for the confusion, but I do know my longer posts often get lost in illogical word walls, try as I do to make them cogent. I'm on medication that will sometimes cause me to lose my focus, but that's not an excuse. I know I need to make my posts more clear and much shorter.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Basic Judy

I think some of us are just confused since it's obvious you have knowledge and experience, but then you make these choices and complain about issues that are either incorrect or solvable.

Google owns YouTube, so using a Google search can be even more helpful.

The Closet videos already include the info you say you want, but isn't there:
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I also use the YT app from time to time on Apple TV and I think there's a spot to access the description using your remote.

You say you want these details, which are actually already provided, but then say you prefer not to look them up either. That was confusing too.

As I just posted above this, but in case you skip it, it all has more to do with my mistrust of Google. As for them owning YouTube, that's the only thing Google is associated with that I support and endorse, but even there they seem more and more determined to undermine what makes it great.

You are right about being able to access the information on the video itself while using the TV app for YT. It took me awhile to figure it out, but it's on there so I'm sorry I gave the impression that there was no way to decipher the info without having to Google it.

Again, my original point was that I found it nice to finally see someone on the closet video that I readily recognized. Another poster here took issue with that statement. Has it really been worth all the discussion since then merely because one person found fault with my somewhat negative comment about Criterion?

[The Sovereign]

Whew. Any chance they could make this month’s announcements tomorrow?

[NeoNical]

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

Whew. Any chance they could make this month’s announcements tomorrow?

Unless if they want to announce a boxset, most likely not. Good chances the announcement will be on Tuesday

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by NeoNical

Unless if they want to announce a boxset, most likely not. Good chances the announcement will be on Tuesday

Please allow me to try and change the recent direction of the thread: Any guesses on the upcoming announcements?

[koberulz]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Yes, the contradiction comes from my not being a big fan of Google anymore and having to rely on them for much. They are no longer reliable and have been corrupted too many times to be considered verified and cross referenced.

So use a different search engine.

And my objection to "instant answers" is a personal thing because I can tell my memory is not as strong as it once was due to the laziness enabled by instant answers.

Not having to remember trivially-Googleable facts and figures leaves room in your memory for other things.

[Shane Rollins]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Please allow me to try and change the recent direction of the thread: Any guesses on the upcoming announcements?

The closest I can get is “nothing from Japan”. I keep going through titles in my head - Brazil, some Scorsese, and even back to Japan - and then I just say “come on, get real.”

Allegedly Criterion has Captain Blood and Pat Garrett, and it would be nice to see at least one of those this month. Another Scorsese would be nice too.

A guy over on another thread had an even more insane prediction: Looking For Mr. Goodbar. While I do believe we’re almost out of the woods with that one, I’ll still believe it when I see it.

My personal out in left field prediction, and this would be perfect for Criterion, is The Devils. The movie fits their oeuvre, a 4K would be stunning, and it’s one of the greatest films ever. It has a snowball’s chance in hell, but I’d still love to see it happen.

[Shane Rollins]

Originally Posted by koberulz

So use a different search engine.

Not having to remember trivially-Googleable facts and figures leaves room in your memory for other things.

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[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by koberulz

So use a different search engine.

Not having to remember trivially-Googleable facts and figures leaves room in your memory for other things.

I wish that were true, believe me. All it does is make my memory lazy.

[dvining]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

The Criterion Collection hasn't released enough Japanese movies recently.

[Scottie]

Lila Avilés’s Closet Picks - YouTube

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Scottie

Lila Avilés’s Closet Picks - YouTube

They must have a revolving door on that closet.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Scottie

Lila Avilés’s Closet Picks - YouTube

Here we go again....

Nope, I actually know who she is and I like her and her accent is adorable. Some nice choices too and now two consecutive closet visits with praise for ONIBABA, something I endorse wholeheartedly as it's a real masterpiece and a Criterion must have.

Believe it or not, that's all I got this time!

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Here we go again....

Nope, I actually know who she is and I like her and her accent is adorable. Some nice choices too and now two consecutive closet visits with praise for ONIBABA, something I endorse wholeheartedly as it's a real masterpiece and a Criterion must have.

Believe it or not, that's all I got this time!

I have no idea who that person is.

[Show spoiler]

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I have no idea who that person is.

[Show spoiler]

As long as you know me and trust my tastes you're all set. I would never steer you wrong, my friend.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

As long as you know me and trust my tastes you're all set. I would never steer you wrong, my friend.

I'm not sure if you remember but years ago I mentioned liking circus films and you turned me on to this...



Despite being a huge Vincent Price fan, some how I had never even heard of it. I swear, I don't think it was EVER on Tv in L.A. in the 60's or 70's. I love it and hope to see it get upgraded someday. When Vincent Price was pegged as the bad guy by all those performers just because he has that evil, sinister aura about him and

[Show spoiler]then sweet and innocent David Nelson turns about to be the homicidal escaped lunatic,

I was hooked!

[Mcfly1986]

Does anyone know when the next flash sale is?

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by Mcfly1986

Does anyone know when the next flash sale is?

No. We can speculate, however. Previous history points to a Tuesday in late February/early March. Best we can do right now.

[JonBTS]

Now that I've bought these Fassbinder films on Blu-ray over the past 30 days, maybe we'll see them in 4K (with updated transfers... yeah right):

ALI: FEAR EATS THE SOUL
THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT
FOX AND HIS FRIENDS
THE MERCHANT OF FOUR SEASONS

EDIT: I also purchased TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME in the last month. I just hope the 4K is the thickness of the original release and LOST HIGHWAY. There should be some uniformity across directors for packaging type and size.