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rickah88 · 06-20-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

No.

Thank you.
What was the point of the post, I wonder? He referenced that post in the Shout! Factory thread.

Edward J Grug III · 06-20-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Thank you.
What was the point of the post, I wonder? He referenced that post in the Shout! Factory thread.

And in a thread on The Life Aquatic.

I don't know the point, some people just don't have a lot going on, I guess?

Rich Pure Doom · 06-20-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon_260

I prefer Days of Heaven (and the Tree of Life) to the New World, but it's also the only Malick film I've only seen once.

Honestly, I don't think a single film I've ever seen improved MORE than The New World upon second viewing. Don't wait, hurry to get a second viewing in!!

Abdrewes · 06-20-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Honestly, I don't think a single film I've ever seen improved MORE than The New World upon second viewing. Don't wait, hurry to get a second viewing in!!

Agreed 1000% I was slightly disappointed by it the first time I saw it, but when I rewatched it in March, I was in complete adoration. How had i changed since the first viewing? Not much. I did however, become a huge fan of Miami Vice...So my tolerance for Collin Farrell went up significantly.

rock, stone · 06-21-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Thank you.
What was the point of the post, I wonder? He referenced that post in the Shout! Factory thread.

A few months ago, people would often post hilarious spoof CC announcements early in the day to pass the time until the real announcements arrived.

This one was reposted as gospel for some reason.

ZooTv · 06-21-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

It's his best film...

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Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

Easily his best film next to Days of heaven in my opinion, both are so beautiful.

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Days of Heaven, to me, is Malick's best film. Just as beautiful as The Thin Red Line, but I think it's more accessible given it's shorter running time.

If you haven't seen it yet, definitely don't discount To The Wonder despite the lukewarm response it received during its theatrical run.

rickah88 · 06-21-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

A few months ago, people would often post hilarious spoof CC announcements early in the day to pass the time until the real announcements arrived.

This one was reposted as gospel for some reason.

Yeah I remember the infamous "Kindergarten Cop" drawing, but this seemed so random. Also I have to be honest, Mr. Mom receiving the Criterion treatment far exceeded my expectations.

Visco. · 06-21-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ZooTv

If you haven't seen it yet, definitely don't discount To The Wonder despite the lukewarm response it received during its theatrical run.

I plan on blind buying it when it comes out. The trailer looked incredible and I'm a big fan of the cast. I think I'll enjoy it.

The Great Owl · 06-21-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It's gonna be a very Shakespeare weekend. Have all these lined up to watch:

Coriolanus
Orson Welles' Macbeth
Julius Casear
Richard III
Joss Whedon's Much ado about Nothing

Don't forget to watch 10 Things I Hate About You when you're done with those.

Abdrewes · 06-21-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Don't forget to watch 10 Things I Hate About You when you're done with those.

If you say so.

May track down this jewel too:

Scottie · 06-21-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

If you say so.

May track down this jewel too:

[Show spoiler]

Why not watch Tim Blake Nelson's "O" or Kenneth Branagh's "Hamlet" also?

The Great Owl · 06-21-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

If you say so.

May track down this jewel too:

Actually, in all sincere seriousness and honesty, you could check out these fine Akira Kurosawa films...

Throne of Blood (an adaptation of Macbeth)
The Bad Sleep Well (an adaptation of Hamlet)
Ran (an adaptation of King Lear)

A fair warning that The Bad Sleep Well might leave you with a saddened misanthropic cynicism. It's a great movie, but, after I first saw it, I wanted to dig a deep hole and live down there away from people for the rest of my life.

Abdrewes · 06-21-2013, 01:15 AM

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I really love Ran and Hamlet is pretty darn good too.

Throne of Blood is one of my biggest cinematic blind spots.

blackhawktraffic · 06-21-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ZooTv

If you haven't seen it yet, definitely don't discount To The Wonder despite the lukewarm response it received during its theatrical run.

I forgot about this one after I never saw an update in imdb it looks really good too bad Criterion didn't get rights to release it, the cover for the blu ray is pretty bad but I will buy it regardless lol.

Scottie · 06-21-2013, 01:45 AM

I just watched Safety Last! and I must admit, while it was quite humorous at times, I was a bit let down at the hype that everybody created surrounding it.

I didn't expect over half of the film to consist of Harold Lloyd trying to impress his girlfriend with a job position he never had. When the exciting part did come around, it was rather short lived and predictable, in my opinion.

From the silent films that I've seen thus far in the collection, I would rank them in the following order:

Lonesome
Gold Rush
Modern Times
Safety Last!
People On Sunday

Don't let me opinion on the film deter you folks from checking it out, though. The PQ and AQ are rather impressive, and while it did fall short for me, it was still entertaining. It's great to see how not only films, but also the world, used to be back in the 1920s.

Abdrewes · 06-21-2013, 01:56 AM

Switch People on Sunday for Gold Rush and we have a deal.

Scottie · 06-21-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Switch People on Sunday for Gold Rush and we have a deal.

Eh I don't know. I found People On Sunday to be quite the drag for most of the film.

Abdrewes · 06-21-2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Eh I don't know. I found People On Sunday to be quite the drag for most of the film.

It is true there is no conflict, but I thought it was always a pretty moving romanticized vision of weekend lounging.

The Great Owl · 06-21-2013, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

From the silent films that I've seen thus far in the collection, I would rank them in the following order:

Lonesome
Gold Rush
Modern Times
Safety Last!
People On Sunday

You should see The Phantom Carriage. That one will freak you out.

Scottie · 06-21-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

You should see The Phantom Carriage. That one will freak you out.

Yeah, I think it's the only silent film I have left to see beside The Buster Keaton Collection.

06-21-2013, 01:45 AM	#74455
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I just watched Safety Last! and I must admit, while it was quite humorous at times, I was a bit let down at the hype that everybody created surrounding it. I didn't expect over half of the film to consist of Harold Lloyd trying to impress his girlfriend with a job position he never had. When the exciting part did come around, it was rather short lived and predictable, in my opinion. From the silent films that I've seen thus far in the collection, I would rank them in the following order: Lonesome Gold Rush Modern Times Safety Last! People On Sunday Don't let me opinion on the film deter you folks from checking it out, though. The PQ and AQ are rather impressive, and while it did fall short for me, it was still entertaining. It's great to see how not only films, but also the world, used to be back in the 1920s. Last edited by Scottie; 06-21-2013 at 01:49 AM.

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06-21-2013, 01:15 AM	#74453
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	^ \| ^ \| \| I really love Ran and Hamlet is pretty darn good too. Throne of Blood is one of my biggest cinematic blind spots.

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