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jayembee · 08-05-2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I like Rebecca (going to get crapped on for that)

Why would you say that? Rebecca is a great film, and quite highly regarded.

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but I agree, Hitchcock's later films are far more interesting to me.

It depends on the movie. Certainly some of his later films are amazing -- North by Northwest, Vertigo, Rear Window, Psycho, et alia -- but quite a few of his earlier films are terrific as well.

BohemianGraham · 08-05-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Why would you say that? Rebecca is a great film, and quite highly regarded.

It depends on the movie. Certainly some of his later films are amazing -- North by Northwest, Vertigo, Rear Window, Psycho, et alia -- but quite a few of his earlier films are terrific as well.

I guess I've been visiting the wrong boards, some of the Hitchcock fans I've seen online hate Rebecca and don't consider it to be true Hitchcock, or one of his weakest films.

exolstice · 08-05-2011, 12:34 PM

Rebecca is incredible, if you want to see a truly terribly Hitchcock watch Suspicion.

Also, my favorite of his is The Lady Vanishes. Maybe not his best made, but very entertaining.

As for our healthcare, if you go into an emergency room without an actual emergency, sure you'll wait for hours, but otherwise they get to you pretty damn quick.

BohemianGraham · 08-05-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by exolstice

Rebecca is incredible, if you want to see a truly terribly Hitchcock watch Suspicion.

Also, my favorite of his is The Lady Vanishes. Maybe not his best made, but very entertaining.

As for our healthcare, if you go into an emergency room without an actual emergency, sure you'll wait for hours, but otherwise they get to you pretty damn quick.

This. So many people in Central NS use the emergency room as a doctor's office, rather than, you know, for an actual emergency. It's kinda stupid. Of course, the staff at that particular hospital aren't exactly the greatest. 8/10 times it was quicker to go to Halifax, despite the 45 minute drive, than it was to wait around the hospital for 5-6 hours with an emergency, which was only 20 minutes away.

jayembee · 08-05-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I guess I've been visiting the wrong boards, some of the Hitchcock fans I've seen online hate Rebecca and don't consider it to be true Hitchcock, or one of his weakest films.

I suspect that a number of people pigeon-hole Hitchcock as a horror/suspense filmmaker, and therefore dismiss the films of his that don't fall into that genre.

Among his non-suspense films, I myself have an inordinate fondness for Rich and Strange

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Originally Posted by exolstice

Rebecca is incredible, if you want to see a truly terribly Hitchcock watch Suspicion.

I wouldn't call Suspicion terrible. Disappointing, certainly, because of the sharp left turn into the cornfield at the end (and there's a long story behind that), but that aside I think it's quite suspenseful.

TriuneImpurityRites · 08-05-2011, 02:12 PM

what are the likely candidates for holiday release announcements?

GilliamsBrazil · 08-05-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

I was wondering, what if any chance F.W. Murnau's Faust has of being released by Criterion. They have been doing a few silent films of late.

That. Would be. AWESOME!

Kessel Run · 08-05-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TriuneImpurityRites

what are the likely candidates for holiday release announcements?

I'd also like to add, when are the November announcements?

blkhrt · 08-05-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yoink_69

I'd also like to add, when are the November announcements?

New titles are announced on the 15th of each month.

Banned User · 08-05-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GilliamsBrazil

That. Would be. AWESOME!

I second that

Faust would be a great release. Are there any Murnau or Lang films Criterion could get the rights to? I think KINO owns them all.

Rebecca is a amazing film. Seems to me some people are trying to be cool by disliking a popular movie then proclaiming a lesser known Hitchcock movie as being 'great'....

As far as his older films I like the original The man Who knew Too much more then the James Stewart one. Also I find a lot of his older films great IMO. I love the scene, I think its in Secret Agent, where the main characters are killing a guy who they think is a spy. Hitch goes back in forth between the killing and the guys wife and dog. Its intercut showing the dog whining as if it senses its masters death. Also IMO its hard to go wrong with any movie with Peter Lorre in it. Plus even his worst old movies have elements that shine in comparison to a lot of movies made at the same time.

As far as movies of his that are not Thrillers. I would love to see a Blu-ray of The Trouble with Harry. Not a very popular movie, but I enjoy it.

blkhrt · 08-05-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by exolstice

Rebecca is incredible, if you want to see a truly terribly Hitchcock watch Suspicion.

I actually really like Suspicion

Monty70 · 08-05-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I second that

Faust would be a great release. Are there any Murnau or Lang films Criterion could get the rights to? I think KINO owns them all.

I watched Faust last night on Netflix. The picture quality was awful (macroblocking), but I was still in awe of the level of filmmaking on display.

My experience with silent films is not extensive, but Faust ranks at the top of what I have seen. (Images that are unforgettable galore) I am even more amped now to get my hands on The Phantom Carriage on BD. (another powerful image driven film)

ShellOilJunior · 08-05-2011, 03:33 PM

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I actually really like Suspicion

Same here. I think it's a good film. Out of the 40+ Hitchcock films I've seen the only one I think is bad is UNDER CAPRICORN. Cardiff, Bergman, Cotton------still a dull picture (Hitchcock would've called it banal).

Hitchcock really hit his sweet spot in the 50's in part because he was working with the best artists in the industry (Bob Burks, Henry Bumstead, Bernard Herrmann,etc). Couple that with Hitchcock's stellar direction and you have great cinema. Vertigo being the pinnacle of that period, imo.

exolstice · 08-05-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

I actually really like Suspicion

But the ending was so stupid! I guess terrible was an exaggeration, but it's really far from his best work.

Rivera · 08-05-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I guess I've been visiting the wrong boards, some of the Hitchcock fans I've seen online hate Rebecca and don't consider it to be true Hitchcock, or one of his weakest films.

Rebecca is a great picture, although many would argue (myself included) that it is more of a Selznick than a Hitchcock. That doesn't necessarily make it a lesser film, though.

greekak229 · 08-05-2011, 05:51 PM

Made my first order to Planetaxel for The Killing. I really hope I get this bad boy in early.

ZoetMB · 08-05-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Seems odd that Barnes isn't the one to blame in this situation.

If it was shrinkwrapped by Criterion, as it probably was, then Barnes & Noble is not to blame. This was probably just a simple manufacturing error: if an automated line, the inserter "missed" picking of a disc, if a manual line, the worker probably turned their head to sneeze or something and the package passed them by.

wilky61 · 08-05-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivera

Rebecca is a great picture, although many would argue (myself included) that it is more of a Selznick than a Hitchcock. That doesn't necessarily make it a lesser film, though.

It is, as you likely know, the only film for which Hitchcock ever won Best Picture.

Hey ZoetMB, I just noticed your signature and you should add whose/who's.

GilliamsBrazil · 08-05-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

It is, as you likely know, the only film for which Hitchcock ever won Best Picture.

Hey ZoetMB, I just noticed your signature and you should add whose/who's.

haha that's a great signature. Definitely need to add whose/who's!

dumb_dutchman · 08-05-2011, 07:05 PM

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haha that's a great signature. Definitely need to add whose/who's!

Why?? What affect will it have?

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08-05-2011, 12:34 PM	#34003
exolstice Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:1017 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:5	Rebecca is incredible, if you want to see a truly terribly Hitchcock watch Suspicion. Also, my favorite of his is The Lady Vanishes. Maybe not his best made, but very entertaining. As for our healthcare, if you go into an emergency room without an actual emergency, sure you'll wait for hours, but otherwise they get to you pretty damn quick.

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