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blkhrt · 05-05-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

I would be very hard pressed to say no to a BD release of The Blob.

Yeah, I think The Blob is a great movie, and as far as important films, it definitely fits in the collection. But hey, we all have different tastes

KingBlu404 · 05-05-2011, 11:44 PM

Amazon just put Blow Out, Fish Tank, Kes, Broadcast News, and The Red Shoes in my collection... I was helpless

madmojo · 05-05-2011, 11:51 PM

I think more people were puzzled by Equinox being put on Criterion than The Blob. The Blob is the quintessential 50's monster flick, and in that way it is important and relevant, not to mention it being Steve McQueen's first starring role.

I'd buy The Blob on Criterion blu. Equinox... I may stick with the fantastic DVD set they did.

SlickDamian · 05-06-2011, 12:30 AM

What seems to be the least common or most rare Criterion blu-ray aprt from The Third Man, The Man Who Fell to Earth and Pierrot Le Fou?

Also, what is the least rare out of the above mentioned three?

Hendershot737 · 05-06-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickDamian

What seems to be the least common or most rare Criterion blu-ray aprt from The Third Man, The Man Who Fell to Earth and Pierrot Le Fou?

Also, what is the least rare out of the above mentioned three?

The least rare seems to be Pierrot Le Fou, but I only gauge this by the price that it fetches online. PLF is much cheaper than the other two

Freeza · 05-06-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Not a Blu-ray (yet), but this one comes to mind.

Always liked The Blob, but after listening to the commentary on this disc, and hearing what he did to his dog, I find it hard to view McQueen in the same light and it's tarnished my enjoyment of any of his films.

Strevlac · 05-06-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Freeza

Always liked The Blob, but after listening to the commentary on this disc, and hearing what he did to his dog, I find it hard to view McQueen in the same light and it's tarnished my enjoyment of any of his films.

Ok, so what did he do to his dog?

Freeza · 05-06-2011, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

Ok, so what did he do to his dog?

[Show spoiler]

oildude · 05-06-2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LetsGetATaco

Holy crap you know what I mean. It is in really good condition. The disc and case are perfect and it has the insert. OK?

New Member....

Welcome to hell (just kidding).

keldons · 05-06-2011, 04:10 AM

Pierrot Le Fou is also still the easiest to find as far as I know.

drbikeshorts · 05-06-2011, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Biznob

You absolutely need to jump on Yojimbo/Sanjuro! Not only has Yojimbo influenced loads of movies, but Akira Kurosawa rules.

I got my Yojimbo/Sanjuro set at full price and don't regret it all. At this price, everyone should get it.

Bunk123 · 05-06-2011, 06:14 AM

I just finished watching Broadcast News and I am blown away at how funny that movie was. When it was first announced I didn’t know what this movie was about (and I still didn’t when I bought it) and it wasn’t a movie I was going to buy. I was playing Scene It the movie edition with a few of my friends about a week ago and one of the scenes they showed was from Broadcast News and I thought it was funny so I took a chance and boy was I glad I did absolutely wonderful film. I’m just waiting for Blow Out and Sweet Smell of Success which should arrive tomorrow.

giannirenna · 05-06-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by keldons

Pierrot Le Fou is also still the easiest to find as far as I know.

Yep, It is still available on Amazon and Barnes and noble. I'm hoping barnes and noble still has once their sale comes around.

ShellOilJunior · 05-06-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ckocher

I need to pick between 8 1/2 and the Seventh Seal.

What do you guys recommend?

Both.

herzog4life · 05-06-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

Since most of us are rather keen on expressing our love for certain Criterion movies. What are some of the worst that you have seen?...if any. I think it would be an interesting conversation to discuss the titles that perhaps shouldn't have been given the CC process.

Blu- worst released so far has to be Monsoon Wedding...have no idea why it's in the collection.

DVD-The Night Porter, The Blob, Jubilee, there's a bunch more that I didn't care for, but these are the three coming to mind.

italy12 · 05-06-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by herzog4life

Blu- worst released so far has to be Monsoon Wedding...have no idea why it's in the collection.

DVD-The Night Porter, The Blob, Jubilee, there's a bunch more that I didn't care for, but these are the three coming to mind.

Why are you attacking me personally with your comments. Monsoon Wedding was enjoyable. At least that is my opinion, which I will defend to the death.

scorsetinogilliam · 05-06-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by herzog4life

Blu- worst released so far has to be Monsoon Wedding...have no idea why it's in the collection.

DVD-The Night Porter, The Blob, Jubilee, there's a bunch more that I didn't care for, but these are the three coming to mind.

Monsoon Wedding is a phenomenal flick and all of the short films with it are quite good as well...
Most people consider it to be an incredible experience and a great snapshot of a culture most of us don't get to experience.
That's probably why it's in the collection.

italy12 · 05-06-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by scorsetinogilliam

Monsoon Wedding is a phenomenal flick and all of the short films with it are quite good as well...
Most people consider it to be an incredible experience and a great snapshot of a culture most of us don't get to experience.
That's probably why it's in the collection.

I agree 100%...we often don't hear it talked about much on these threads, much like some of the other IFC films.

Secret of the Grain, A Christmas Tale, Summer Hours, Monsoon Wedding, Gomorrah, and now Still Walking and Fish Tank are all very good movies and can stand the argument of why they were chosen for the CC. Yea CC made a deal which included a lot of these films, many of which are questioned from time to time, but they can all stand on their own as offering something new and interesting to the collection.

I would have loved to see The Human Centipede in there, just for shock value alone...but it would probably be one of those "questionable" titles for most people. It was an IFC film, btw.

BohemianGraham · 05-06-2011, 02:29 PM

The Sweet Smell of Success and the upgrade to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas are 100% worth it! Still have to watch Charade.

Der Spieler · 05-06-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

I would have loved to see The Human Centipede in there, just for shock value alone...

HC was nothing but shock value. It had nothing else to offer to stand the test of time.

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05-05-2011, 11:51 PM	#29503
madmojo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Virginia 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:2011 DVD collection:717	I think more people were puzzled by Equinox being put on Criterion than The Blob. The Blob is the quintessential 50's monster flick, and in that way it is important and relevant, not to mention it being Steve McQueen's first starring role. I'd buy The Blob on Criterion blu. Equinox... I may stick with the fantastic DVD set they did.

05-06-2011, 12:30 AM	#29504
SlickDamian Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Canada 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:160	What seems to be the least common or most rare Criterion blu-ray aprt from The Third Man, The Man Who Fell to Earth and Pierrot Le Fou? Also, what is the least rare out of the above mentioned three?

05-06-2011, 04:10 AM	#29510
keldons Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	Pierrot Le Fou is also still the easiest to find as far as I know.

05-06-2011, 06:14 AM	#29512
Bunk123 Banned Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:58	I just finished watching Broadcast News and I am blown away at how funny that movie was. When it was first announced I didn’t know what this movie was about (and I still didn’t when I bought it) and it wasn’t a movie I was going to buy. I was playing Scene It the movie edition with a few of my friends about a week ago and one of the scenes they showed was from Broadcast News and I thought it was funny so I took a chance and boy was I glad I did absolutely wonderful film. I’m just waiting for Blow Out and Sweet Smell of Success which should arrive tomorrow.

05-06-2011, 02:29 PM	#29519
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	The Sweet Smell of Success and the upgrade to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas are 100% worth it! Still have to watch Charade.

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