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bugsy_pal · 07-10-2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Not many people mentioning Things to Come. Worth a blind buy?

It would be low on my list. I am a sci-fi lover from way back, and love good schlocky low budget sci-fi as well was modern blockbusters. I saw Things To Come many years ago and was rather bored by it - I remember feeling it was ponderous and preachy. I admit that my memory could be a bit awry on this - but there are many films I want to see before I revisit TTC.

RandyK · 07-10-2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by returnofthemack

just watched 12 angry men and I have to say that one was a doozy. really good movie. I don't even want to put anything else in the player bc it will just be a massive let down after watching that.

Watched that a few days ago and I agree wholeheartedly. I watched On the Waterfront today and while good, it didn't hold a candle to 12 Angry Men.

Scottie · 07-10-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

La Promesse, Rosetta,The Kid With the Bike...And thoughts on these?

I havent heard much if anything at all lately or at all about these movies but they seem very well received and the director has 3 in the CC.

The Kid With A Bike is great.
La Promesse is almost as great.
Rosetta is blah.

*waits for Abdrewes to rage*

Kevin Holly · 07-10-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I wouldn't say that, no. Maybe there's some elements there, but that gives the wrong impression, in my opinion.

That's kind of the impression I was getting. At first glance, the film appeared to be a cool adventure film but I guess its more of a "typical" drama. It still looks interesting, but there's so many other choices. Thanks for clearing that up.

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

In a way, yes. Adventure/ survival.

Something like The Grey but with a fire instead of snow and wolves then?

Hawkguy · 07-10-2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

The Kid With A Bike is great.
La Promesse is almost as great.
Rosetta is blah.

*waits for Abdrewes to rage*

Rosetta is my least favorite of theirs too

Scottie · 07-10-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Rosetta is my least favorite of theirs too

There was literally nothing exciting about that film except my insatiable post-viewing craving for waffles.

Abdrewes · 07-10-2013, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Rosetta is my least favorite of theirs too

There is no substitute, Rosetta is their masterpiece.

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Originally Posted by iScottie

There was literally nothing exciting about that film except my insatiable post-viewing craving for waffles.

Not supposed to be an exciting film.

Abdrewes · 07-10-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Holly

That's kind of the impression I was getting. At first glance, the film appeared to be a cool adventure film but I guess its more of a "typical" drama. It still looks interesting, but there's so many other choices. Thanks for clearing that up.

Something like The Grey but with a fire instead of snow and wolves then?

More the phenomenal second half of The Grey over the first.

vega2K · 07-10-2013, 03:07 AM

Thanks all for the feedback on The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). I promise to give it a chance, even if I have to staple my eyelids open.

octagon · 07-10-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vega2K

Thanks all for the feedback on The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). I promise to give it a chance, even if I have to staple my eyelids open.

That's the spirit

Hawkguy · 07-10-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Not supposed to be an exciting film.

The biggest thing for me is the likability of the character. I don't need to support a character's actions to enjoy a film, but in the case of her, I just couldn't care for her enough to establish any emotional connection to the film. It left me cold because of that.

Abdrewes · 07-10-2013, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vega2K

Thanks all for the feedback on The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). I promise to give it a chance, even if I have to staple my eyelids open.

BJKH · 07-10-2013, 03:12 AM

Hey guys. I am not sure if I am or not yet, but I am considering purchasing some Criterion's from Barnes and Noble since they have their 50% off sale going on right now. I was wondering if you guys could recommend some safe blind buys.

At the moment I am interested in ordering: Safety Last, The Following, The Man Who Knew Too Much, On The Waterfront, Bottle Rocket, The Great Dictator and Modern Times.

I am into science fiction, drama, crime, thriller, and comedy films.

If I order any, three titles would be the maximum. I am open to suggestions!

Thanks guys.

dizzy4111 · 07-10-2013, 03:14 AM

Headed to B&N with a buddy today and picked up:

Marketa Lazarova
Naked Lunch
Rushmore
The Wages of Fear
Blow Out

He grabbed:

The Following
Seven Samurai
Shallow Grave

Might end up getting Solaris and a couple more before the end of the sale. We'll see.

Scottie · 07-10-2013, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

The biggest thing for me is the likability of the character. I don't need to support a character's actions to enjoy a film, but in the case of her, I just couldn't care for her enough to establish any emotional connection to the film. It left me cold because of that.

Yeah that was probably my biggest thing with the film, too. I also found it to be dragging on and on with nothing really accomplished. Rosetta did the same exact thing all day long, so it was like watching the same day on repeat for the entire runtime.

Jett Rink · 07-10-2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BJKH

Hey guys. I am not sure if I am or not yet, but I am considering purchasing some Criterion's from Barnes and Noble since they have their 50% off sale going on right now. I was wondering if you guys could recommend some safe blind buys.

At the moment I am interested in ordering: Safety Last, The Following, The Man Who Knew Too Much, On The Waterfront, Bottle Rocket, The Great Dictator and Modern Times.

I am into science fiction, drama, crime, thriller, and comedy films.

If I order any, three titles would be the maximum. I am open to suggestions!

Thanks guys.

I am going to get Babette's Feast, Shoah (maybe), and anything else that attracts my eye. . You can't go wrong with Babette's Feast.

Abdrewes · 07-10-2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzy4111

Might end up getting Solaris and a couple more before the end of the sale. We'll see.

Please do! My favorite Scifi film of all time (and I love, love science fiction)

Jett Rink · 07-10-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Please do! My favorite Scifi film of all time (and I love, love science fiction)

That is on my TBW list! I just hope that the blu-ray does not suffer from what I saw on TCM: out of sync voices with the screen.

HyperRealist · 07-10-2013, 03:22 AM

Is this all the OOPs?

Le Cercle Rouge
Last Year at Marienbad
Third Man
Man Who fell to earth
Playtime
Chungking express
Leon Morin Priest
Army of Shadows
Howard's End

Abdrewes · 07-10-2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

That is on my TBW list! I just hope that the blu-ray does not suffer from what I saw on TCM: out of sync voices with the screen.

Definitely in sync. I really think you will be pleased with the transfer.

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07-10-2013, 03:07 AM	#76209
vega2K Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:228	Thanks all for the feedback on The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). I promise to give it a chance, even if I have to staple my eyelids open.

07-10-2013, 03:12 AM	#76213
BJKH Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Canada 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:590 DVD collection:66 Trading Score:1	Hey guys. I am not sure if I am or not yet, but I am considering purchasing some Criterion's from Barnes and Noble since they have their 50% off sale going on right now. I was wondering if you guys could recommend some safe blind buys. At the moment I am interested in ordering: Safety Last, The Following, The Man Who Knew Too Much, On The Waterfront, Bottle Rocket, The Great Dictator and Modern Times. I am into science fiction, drama, crime, thriller, and comedy films. If I order any, three titles would be the maximum. I am open to suggestions! Thanks guys.

07-10-2013, 03:14 AM	#76214
dizzy4111 Member Member since:May 2013 Blu-ray collection:259 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:22	Headed to B&N with a buddy today and picked up: Marketa Lazarova Naked Lunch Rushmore The Wages of Fear Blow Out He grabbed: The Following Seven Samurai Shallow Grave Might end up getting Solaris and a couple more before the end of the sale. We'll see.

07-10-2013, 03:22 AM	#76219
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	Is this all the OOPs? Le Cercle Rouge Last Year at Marienbad Third Man Man Who fell to earth Playtime Chungking express Leon Morin Priest Army of Shadows Howard's End

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