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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

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And the one that will disqualify me:

I think you misinterpreted the joke. It's supposed to be a pun-esque fake title that gets across an idea that is similar, but much less impressive, than the original film title. I would have no idea what original titles you were referring to if you hadn't put them in parantheses afterwards. (well I guess I could guess some, but having to guess what they refer to is a pretty good sign they aren't funny in the pun-esque way desired).

Not that these are particularly brilliant, but here are some examples of the style desired:

The Bicycle Thief -> The Bicycle Borrower
8 1/2 -> 8
Dillinger Is Dead -> Dillinger Is Under The Weather

My submissions were

Wings of Ambivalence
Flatbread for Frankenstein

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I actually own both the Blue Underground and Eureka releases of Bad Boy Bubby. I bought the BU version, and I was fortunate enough to receive a free copy of the MOC release. I can't recall off the top of my head the differences in the releases, but DVDBeaver's site does a good job comparing the two versions.

CC

So, since you have both copies, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you also dug the film. Unless, you know, you're just a "collector". =P

[biglou114]

My only entry was:

Afternoon Tea with the Hunter

[whbinder]

I contributed

Three or Four Shadows
Rob Crusoe at Target
Harold and Kumar's Dinner with Andre
The Times of Chocolate Milk
The Last Temptation of David Arquette

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

I think you misinterpreted the joke. It's supposed to be a pun-esque fake title that gets across an idea that is similar, but much less impressive, than the original film title. I would have no idea what original titles you were referring to if you hadn't put them in parantheses afterwards. (well I guess I could guess some, but having to guess what they refer to is a pretty good sign they aren't funny in the pun-esque way desired).

Not that these are particularly brilliant, but here are some examples of the style desired:

The Bicycle Thief -> The Bicycle Borrower
8 1/2 -> 8
Dillinger Is Dead -> Dillinger Is Under The Weather

My submissions were

Wings of Ambivalence
Flatbread for Frankenstein

Unless you read something I didn't, I don't see how I misinterpreted the idea of a less ambitious title--they never asked us to pun on the titles, just for "less ambitious" titles--but it doesn't matter, there were so many entries that it's incredibly unlikely I'll win, and my anti-Anderson jab will, undoubtedly, disqualify me.

FWIW, I thought "Mathematics for Home Defense" was my best one.

[JJE-187]

I got lucky and snagged copies of M (sealed), The Third Man, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Seven Samurai (sealed), Yojimbo, Sanjuro and Videodrome (sealed) from a Pawn Shop for $10 each and they had a deal of buy 3 get 1 free so I got them all for under $65

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Unless you read something I didn't, I don't see how I misinterpreted the idea of a less ambitious title--they never asked us to pun on the titles, just for "less ambitious" titles--but it doesn't matter, there were so many entries that it's incredibly unlikely I'll win, and my anti-Anderson jab will, undoubtedly, disqualify me.

FWIW, I thought "Mathematics for Home Defense" was my best one.

Well they gave "Dillinger Is Fine" as an example, so....

But you're right, it doesn't matter.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

So, since you have both copies, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you also dug the film. Unless, you know, you're just a "collector". =P

Yes, I bought the film not long after it was released. The MOC release was offered to me free not too long ago. I accepted the free copy only because I could.

CC

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by JJE-187

I got lucky and snagged copies of M (sealed), The Third Man, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Seven Samurai (sealed), Yojimbo, Sanjuro and Videodrome (sealed) from a Pawn Shop for $10 each and they had a deal of buy 3 get 1 free so I got them all for under $65

F youuuuuuuuuuu.

[capnnarcolepsy]

My contributions to #lessambitiouscriterion

Seven Hard Completes
Full of Breath
Soft Boiled
The Hidden Footrest
CHET
Science is Science
Happy Hannukah, Mr Lawrenceberg
Township of Passion
Salon, or the 100ish Days of Getting Hair Did

A win is doubtful, but it was fun all the same

[painted_klown]

Hey all,

I just got in my BD of Chunking Express directly from Criterion. Not sure if I will have time to watch it tonight, but will post my thoughts when I do.

Are there any fans of this film on here?

[monque]

Originally Posted by greekak229

F youuuuuuuuuuu.

LMAO

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by JJE-187

I got lucky and snagged copies of M (sealed), The Third Man, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Seven Samurai (sealed), Yojimbo, Sanjuro and Videodrome (sealed) from a Pawn Shop for $10 each and they had a deal of buy 3 get 1 free so I got them all for under $65

That is one heck of a score. Well done.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by kndy

For the Flicker Alley fans (which I know many Criterion Collection fans follow), those expensive titles are now on sale at Deep Discount. Chaplin at Keystone, Chicago, etc.

Cheapest I have seen them but it's Deep Discount. Hehe...

Thanks Kndy. I snagged Chaplin & La Roue. The December order I placed with DD was handled pretty much flawlessly (following the September fiasco), so I'm still doing business with them.

[Beta Man]

Less Ambitious.... (Feel free to borrow......errr.... "steal" )

"Lost and Found.... the DMV Story"
Carnival of Souls ---> "County Fair of Tao"
Fat Girl ----> "Precious"
For All Mankind -----> "To Whom It May Concern"
The Ice Storm ----> "Hard Rain" (I think I'm addicted to referencing other movies )
Peeping Tom -----> "Jay-Walker"
Robocop ----> "Mall Cop" or "Off-Duty Officer"
Mon Oncle -----> "Ma Tante"


That's it for now...... too fun.... too fun....


EDIT:

Does everyone call it the "DMV" or is "BMV" for you guys?

EDIT AGAIN:

I get the biggest kick out of the "For All Mankind" one..... I have a terrible sense of humor though.

[keldons]

The best I saw was I Don't Know Anything About Her.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by JJE-187

I got lucky and snagged copies of M (sealed), The Third Man, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Seven Samurai (sealed), Yojimbo, Sanjuro and Videodrome (sealed) from a Pawn Shop for $10 each and they had a deal of buy 3 get 1 free so I got them all for under $65

Well...I got Boogie Nights today...

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

EDIT AGAIN:

I get the biggest kick out of the "For All Mankind" one..... I have a terrible sense of humor though.

I had to laugh at that one....! pretty funny

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

All of your 'less ambitious" titles are pretty clever. Most people just went with The 399 Blows-type things, or worse. But considering the Criterion folks think White Dude is hilarious, it doesn't bode well.

That is alarming, although often the case...they love to pick uninspired answers. I remember a similar situation with the AK 100 set giveaway.

It looks like Beta Man took a similar approach to mine and I prefer the idea of interpreting a original title through the film, but whatever, Criterion are the film geniuses, apparently.

[jcs913]

Missed the contest, but Salolicious would be my entry.