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EricJ · 06-19-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I think Snyder's probably a little gay. 300, anyone?

No that's just loyal comic geekery, like when he does Alan Moore comics verbatim.
We're not talking Tim Burton-level probably-gay-all-by-himself...

jw007 · 06-19-2013, 08:32 AM

On the gay subject, shouldn't Withnail and I be an upcoming release coming to Criterion blu-ray? It is quite an interesting film.

FaceInTheLeaves · 06-19-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by White Dang

By far my favorite gay film maker is Alejandro Amenabar. And I don't like him because he has a gay perspective or anything of the sort. His films are beautiful and invoke the human condition and its longing. They really don't feel gay at all, unlike Pasolini's or Wachowski's film's (sometimes).

I can't watch gay cinema for gay cinema's sake. It's a lifestyle that I'll never understand and never want to understand. But a gay man representing the truth of life...that I can take and enjoy!

"It's a lifestyle that I'll never understand and never want to understand" is obnoxious. It reminds me of that ridiculous comment "I don't care what they get up to in the privacy of their own bedrooms but I don't want to see it" as if gay people are running amok in the streets! It's insulting and nonsensical.

EricJ · 06-19-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

"It's a lifestyle that I'll never understand and never want to understand" is obnoxious. It reminds me of that ridiculous comment "I don't care what they get up to in the privacy of their own bedrooms but I don't want to see it" as if gay people are running amok in the streets! It's insulting and nonsensical.

Maybe not in the streets, but maybe he just wants the OLD Bravo Network back.

Rdl8605 · 06-19-2013, 11:43 AM

anyone know why best buy has basically stopped selling criterions in store?

Abdrewes · 06-19-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

No that's just loyal comic geekery, like when he does Alan Moore comics verbatim.
We're not talking Tim Burton-level probably-gay-all-by-himself...

The Great Owl · 06-19-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

On the gay subject, shouldn't Withnail and I be an upcoming release coming to Criterion blu-ray? It is quite an interesting film.

We can hope. I've always loved this movie.

I also love how the movie is sampled on one of my favorite albums, Ride - Going Blank Again.

PowellPressburger · 06-19-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdl8605

anyone know why best buy has basically stopped selling criterions in store?

I think that since their 50% off Criterion sale started the stores we out of stock fast, and I just don't think titles like The Game were re-stocked yet. I would expect them to carry specific titles from time to time, but with Best Buy you never know.

bdmartin134 · 06-19-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I think that since their 50% off Criterion sale started the stores we out of stock fast, and I just don't think titles like The Game were re-stocked yet. I would expect them to carry specific titles from time to time, but with Best Buy you never know.

My BestBuy only has Badlands and possibly Dazed and Confused. Unfortunately they have minimalized their movie section, but I found their prices to be fair and could really get good deals.
Now, on the other hand, Barnes and Noble is carrying every single Criterion title and they just sit there untouched because of their pricing. I was in there during their 40% off sale and these people were complaining while walking around the entertainment section about the high prices.. News Flash People: Complaining to the employee is not going to automatically lower the price of Hyde on Hudson Park, ok? I actually walked up to this irrate lady and told her this mind-blowing fact: Its a freedom of choice, so look elsewhere. (I'm an eavesdropper)

PowellPressburger · 06-19-2013, 01:41 PM

BDMARTIN, I hear you. It happens a lot on these threads also, the usual this stores prices are too high OMG What are they thinking. Well That STORE didn't create the RETAIL PRICE, the studio made that price. Unfort. Barnes & Noble sale by retail price so it makes me mad when people get mad over the pricing, they should be writing to the studios and complaining. While I am aware retail pricing doesn't mean the sale price can't be lower, and we all know amazon sells cheaper etc, we all have the choice to purchase titles from where etc and pricing we see fit.

For instance I could have waited for some Criterion titles such as Things to Come for the Barnes 50% off sale in July but I wanted it now so I did the buy 2 get one free deal and managed to use a 8.00 off 40.00 DVD coupon - I know they shouldn't have taken that coupon but some people will key them some won't. It is a gamble. In the end I paid about 21.50 per CC title Tuesday.

Just saying I hate the Barnes bashing etc when they didn't set the price.

then again I see the same price bashing for $20.00 titles I recall some saying Lawrence of Arabia BLU ray only was too expensive... I'll wait till it is 10.00 and sure you can grab it for $10.00 now but I didn't find it pricey at $20.00 it is on BLU in HD! People want high quality for low quality pricing.

nametag · 06-19-2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

"It's a lifestyle that I'll never understand and never want to understand" is obnoxious. It reminds me of that ridiculous comment "I don't care what they get up to in the privacy of their own bedrooms but I don't want to see it" as if gay people are running amok in the streets! It's insulting and nonsensical.

What's a 'lifestyle', anyway?

Weekend is one of the best gay films made, and very contemporary - very glad CC got round to releasing that

The Great Owl · 06-19-2013, 01:54 PM

A lot of Criterions are $19.99 on Amazon right now.

I just ordered these for a total of $39.98.

This was a rather spur-of-the-moment purchase for me, but the prices with free shipping amount to the same as what I'll pay with tax at the Barnes & Noble sale in July. I've had a real hankering to watch Stagecoach again lately, so I could not resist pulling the trigger. Here's to eating cheap meals until the next payday.

ccg1978 · 06-19-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

A lot of Criterions are $19.99 on Amazon right now.

I just ordered these for a total of $39.98.

This was a rather spur-of-the-moment purchase for me, but the prices with free shipping amount to the same as what I'll pay with tax at the Barnes & Noble sale in July. I've had a real hankering to watch Stagecoach again lately, so I could not resist pulling the trigger. Here's to eating cheap meals until the next payday.

2 excellent choices! Seeing Stagecoach reminded me that I'll be finishing the Quiet Man later today!

Mansinthe · 06-19-2013, 02:03 PM

you are so lucky to order from amazon.com without shipping... :P
for me every criterion movie would be like 20$ + ~9$ shipping.
and if i order them togheter i would have to pay tax too...

ravenus · 06-19-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonjl

Can anyone tell me if Charade re-release by Universal will have a weaker transfer than the Criterion? Thanks

Hard to predict. Universal's release of Traffic looked pretty close to Criterion's but their UK release of Videodrome was significantly inferior.

The Great Owl · 06-19-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ccg1978

2 excellent choices! Seeing Stagecoach reminded me that I'll be finishing the Quiet Man later today!

I ordered The Quiet Man from ImportCDs last week when they had the big sale, and that's what spurred my preoccupation with John Ford's films again. (I already own The Searchers on Blu-ray, and I had been wanting to upgrade my old Stagecoach DVD for a while.)

Taikero · 06-19-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

Hard to predict. Universal's release of Traffic looked pretty close to Criterion's but their UK release of Videodrome was significantly inferior.

My guess is that given Charade's history in the public domain, Criterion's release will probably remain superior. Can't say for sure, but Criterion probably put more work into Charade than Universal will.

Scottie · 06-19-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonjl

Can anyone tell me if Charade re-release by Universal will have a weaker transfer than the Criterion? Thanks

It more than likely will not be up to par as Criterion's release.

Abdrewes · 06-19-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

It more than likely will not be up to par as Criterion's release.

Lets wait for the review.

The Great Owl · 06-19-2013, 03:23 PM

Incidentally, I flipped a coin to decide between the Criterion Blu-ray of Charade and the Criterion Blu-ray of Diabolique. I made the right choice, because I've been wanting to replace my old Diabolique DVD for a while now (I had the initial Criterion DVD edition of this movie with the rough transfer.). It will go well as a double-feature with Clouzot's The Wages of Fear.

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06-19-2013, 08:32 AM	#74242
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	On the gay subject, shouldn't Withnail and I be an upcoming release coming to Criterion blu-ray? It is quite an interesting film.

06-19-2013, 11:43 AM	#74245
Rdl8605 Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 DVD collection:140	anyone know why best buy has basically stopped selling criterions in store?

06-19-2013, 01:41 PM	#74250
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:992 Blu-ray collection:3677 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	BDMARTIN, I hear you. It happens a lot on these threads also, the usual this stores prices are too high OMG What are they thinking. Well That STORE didn't create the RETAIL PRICE, the studio made that price. Unfort. Barnes & Noble sale by retail price so it makes me mad when people get mad over the pricing, they should be writing to the studios and complaining. While I am aware retail pricing doesn't mean the sale price can't be lower, and we all know amazon sells cheaper etc, we all have the choice to purchase titles from where etc and pricing we see fit. For instance I could have waited for some Criterion titles such as Things to Come for the Barnes 50% off sale in July but I wanted it now so I did the buy 2 get one free deal and managed to use a 8.00 off 40.00 DVD coupon - I know they shouldn't have taken that coupon but some people will key them some won't. It is a gamble. In the end I paid about 21.50 per CC title Tuesday. Just saying I hate the Barnes bashing etc when they didn't set the price. then again I see the same price bashing for $20.00 titles I recall some saying Lawrence of Arabia BLU ray only was too expensive... I'll wait till it is 10.00 and sure you can grab it for $10.00 now but I didn't find it pricey at $20.00 it is on BLU in HD! People want high quality for low quality pricing.

06-19-2013, 01:54 PM	#74252
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	A lot of Criterions are $19.99 on Amazon right now. I just ordered these for a total of $39.98. This was a rather spur-of-the-moment purchase for me, but the prices with free shipping amount to the same as what I'll pay with tax at the Barnes & Noble sale in July. I've had a real hankering to watch Stagecoach again lately, so I could not resist pulling the trigger. Here's to eating cheap meals until the next payday.

06-19-2013, 02:03 PM	#74254
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	you are so lucky to order from amazon.com without shipping... :P for me every criterion movie would be like 20$ + ~9$ shipping. and if i order them togheter i would have to pay tax too...

06-19-2013, 03:23 PM	#74260
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Incidentally, I flipped a coin to decide between the Criterion Blu-ray of Charade and the Criterion Blu-ray of Diabolique. I made the right choice, because I've been wanting to replace my old Diabolique DVD for a while now (I had the initial Criterion DVD edition of this movie with the rough transfer.). It will go well as a double-feature with Clouzot's The Wages of Fear.

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