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Abdrewes · 07-31-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

I just got done watching Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise. I wasn't sure how much I would like it at first but I enjoyed it a lot. You can see the influence it had on indie directors in the 90s such as Richard Linklater and Kevin Smith (I know, he's not really indie, but still). I know it's not a pretty looking film but a Blu-Ray would be great. I think I'll rent Down By Law next on Netflix.

Praise the Gods of Cinema. One of my very favorite Jarmusch films (alongside Dead Man and Mystery Train).

Sherlock_Jr · 07-31-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

Hey, thanks! I guess I do have a unique taste in film for a 17 year old (almost 18, but still). I'm rarely interested in newer blockbusters and studio driven films like so many people are. At the end of the day, I find that those films won't speak to me as well as a truly great piece of cinema. Besides, who's going to remember The Conjuring 10 years from now?

More people will remember The Conjuring than RIPD.

I applaud The Conjuring for being relatively low budget. I don't think it has anything in common with "blockbusters" or "studio-driven films".

JJJ225 · 07-31-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

I just got done watching Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise. I wasn't sure how much I would like it at first but I enjoyed it a lot. You can see the influence it had on indie directors in the 90s such as Richard Linklater and Kevin Smith (I know, he's not really indie, but still). I know it's not a pretty looking film but a Blu-Ray would be great. I think I'll rent Down By Law next on Netflix.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Stranger Than Paradise. It was one of the original titles that Criterion tested in HD before deciding to start selling Blu Rays. I don't know what's taking so long! Side note: The Ice Storm (just released) was also one of the first. As was Bicycle Thieves, which they should also get on.

Brad1963 · 07-31-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

I just got done watching Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise. I wasn't sure how much I would like it at first but I enjoyed it a lot. You can see the influence it had on indie directors in the 90s such as Richard Linklater and Kevin Smith (I know, he's not really indie, but still). I know it's not a pretty looking film but a Blu-Ray would be great. I think I'll rent Down By Law next on Netflix.

Mystery Train is wonderful also.

tama · 07-31-2013, 08:05 PM

Just looked at the screen captures Pro-B posted for his review of Madame de......wow

just wow.....

starman15317 · 07-31-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherlock_Jr

More people will remember The Conjuring than RIPD.

I applaud The Conjuring for being relatively low budget. I don't think it has anything in common with "blockbusters" or "studio-driven films".

You know, after posting that, I thought to myself "I should have used R.I.P.D. as an example instead." Worst movie title ever (or at least a contender)!

starman15317 · 07-31-2013, 08:07 PM

And I'll be checking out most, if not all, of Jarmusch's other films.

pro-bassoonist · 07-31-2013, 08:11 PM

The Earrings of Madame de... Blu-ray REVIEW

blkhrt · 07-31-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tama

Just looked at the screen captures Pro-B posted for his review of Madame de......wow

just wow.....

This is another case where I will be curious to see the actual release. Pro-B sounds pretty disappointed, but dvdbeaver calls the print "gorgeous, thick, rich and film-like." I will be curious to see where I fall on the spectrum (although things like digital correction are pretty hard to argue with).

Hopefully I will get a chance to watch it soon, but it probably will have to wait until the next sale...

tama · 07-31-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

This is another case where I will be curious to see the actual release. Pro-B sounds pretty disappointed, but dvdbeaver calls the print "gorgeous, thick, rich and film-like." I will be curious to see where I fall on the spectrum (although things like digital correction are pretty hard to argue with).

Hopefully I will get a chance to watch it soon, but it probably will have to wait until the next sale...

No offense but I trust a 3 year old to give me a better description of what they're seeing on a Blu-ray disc then what DVDBeaver has to say.

That being said Pro-B did an excellent job posting screen grabs to help illustrate exactly what it was he was seeing on this presentation. It's rather quite obvious and disappointing.

blkhrt · 07-31-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tama

No offense but I trust a 3 year old to give me a better description of what they're seeing on a Blu-ray disc then what DVDBeaver has to say.

That being said Pro-B did an excellent job posting screen grabs to help illustrate exactly what it was he was seeing on this presentation. It's rather quite obvious and disappointing.

I'm not saying you should trust them, I am just saying what they said. As for the reviews, there are times when Pro-B seems to agree with the consensus, and there are times when he doesn't, as you would expect. I was just saying I am curious to see it myself

Abdrewes · 07-31-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Earrings of Madame de... Blu-ray REVIEW

One of my most anticipated titles gets one of the worst transfers

Please, Please, please don't screw up La Notte

zoodermin · 07-31-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Earrings of Madame de... Blu-ray REVIEW

Damn! I was actually looking forward for this release. Another "Children of Paradise" fiasco

UNCMT9 · 07-31-2013, 09:23 PM

I Married a Witch and The Uninvited up for $19.99 preorder.

Scottie · 07-31-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

One of my most anticipated titles gets one of the worst transfers

Please, Please, please don't screw up La Notte

You ruined Children of Paradise and now The Earrings of Madame De... due to your anticipation. Please dread the release of La Notte.

Abdrewes · 07-31-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

You ruined Children of Paradise and now The Earrings of Madame De... due to your anticipation. Please dread the release of La Notte.

I know, right? Me + Criterion =

KrugerIndustrial · 07-31-2013, 09:36 PM

Naturally I have yet to see this transfer with my own eyes, but I do not understand why Criterion, once again, decides to give the green light to such a subpar release. Why not wait until a better transfer is available, or even better, pay for a new one? Criterion's reputation is based on solid supplements, and that they'll go that extra mile to provide the high-paying customers stellar transfers. The only assumption I can make, is that Children of Paradise sold well enough, so why bother with this one either?

jetthead · 07-31-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

I Married a Witch and The Uninvited up for $19.99 preorder.

I will definitely be picking up both of these during the B&N November sale.

Namuhana · 07-31-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

I Married a Witch and The Uninvited up for $19.99 preorder.

The Cassavetes set is now $86.99, and Eyes Without a Face and La Notte are each $27.99.

georgec · 07-31-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Earrings of Madame de... Blu-ray REVIEW

Well that's disappointing.

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07-31-2013, 08:05 PM	#78985
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1229	Just looked at the screen captures Pro-B posted for his review of Madame de......wow just wow.....

07-31-2013, 08:07 PM	#78987
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:966 Trading Score:61	And I'll be checking out most, if not all, of Jarmusch's other films.

07-31-2013, 08:11 PM	#78988
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	The Earrings of Madame de... Blu-ray REVIEW

07-31-2013, 09:23 PM	#78994
UNCMT9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Knoxville, TN Blu-ray collection:191 Trading Score:3	I Married a Witch and The Uninvited up for $19.99 preorder.

07-31-2013, 09:36 PM	#78997
KrugerIndustrial Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:16	Naturally I have yet to see this transfer with my own eyes, but I do not understand why Criterion, once again, decides to give the green light to such a subpar release. Why not wait until a better transfer is available, or even better, pay for a new one? Criterion's reputation is based on solid supplements, and that they'll go that extra mile to provide the high-paying customers stellar transfers. The only assumption I can make, is that Children of Paradise sold well enough, so why bother with this one either?

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