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Rich Pure Doom · 12-16-2013, 08:59 PM

I'm in for The Freshmen, Hidden Fortress, and Persona!

Brad1107 · 12-16-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

surprised that George Washington is getting an upgrade. I didn't have many Criterion DVDs back in the day when I wasn't seeing much outside of what was screening at the multiplex, but I have that one. I thought, at the time, that David Gordon Green really had a chance to be something special. Surprised that the blu-ray is happening as I kind of feel that that ship has set sail (Green being something special, that is)

He made four films before Pineapple Express that range from one of my favorites of all time (All the Real Girls) to amazing (George Washington, Undertow and Snow Angels). I even really love his completely wacky (considering his previous films) drug trilogy. Yes, even The Sitter and Your Highness.

I've yet to see Prince Avalanche and his upcoming Joe (with Nick Cage) but they seem back to his old self.

Either way, he's an interesting guy that's for sure!

octagon · 12-16-2013, 09:01 PM

The Freshman and The Hidden Fortress are definites.

Two definites out of six? That might seem a little disappointing relative to the last couple 'holy shit' months but that's really pretty respectable.

And when you consider that one of the titles I'm discounting is by that Bergman guy...I dunno, it's kinda hard to whinge too hard about a bad month.

Polaroid · 12-16-2013, 09:03 PM

Wheres the artwork/film pages >>>_<<<!!!

The Great Owl · 12-16-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

That might seem a little disappointing relative to the last couple 'holy shit' months but that's really pretty respectable.

True that. My reaction is muted compared to the announcements for the two previous months, but I'm still pleased.

There's nothing in this March list that cannot wait for a 50% off sale, whereas January and February both have Day One purchase titles.

Clare2904 · 12-16-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

I personally think The Freshman is a better film.

Safety Last! was a MAJOR disappointment for me so I will stay away from this one. If I ever watch it will be either via a library copy or a $2.50 download deal from Cineplex.

bwdowiak · 12-16-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1107

He made four films before Pineapple Express that range from one of my favorites of all time (All the Real Girls) to amazing (George Washington, Undertow and Snow Angels). I even really love his completely wacky (considering his previous films) drug trilogy. Yes, even The Sitter and Your Highness.

I've yet to see Prince Avalanche and his upcoming Joe (with Nick Cage) but they seem back to his old self.

Either way, he's an interesting guy that's for sure!

man, oh man, did I love All The Real Girls the first time I saw it. just like GW, though, it's been years. time to revisit it, I guess. I was pretty weepy by the time that film finished. (what else is new?) I was dating a girl who liked the band The Promise Ring and their song plays over the closing credits. just struck a chord with me in a huge way. oh.. and Zoey Deschannel (sp.?) before she was annoying as all f**k.

moviebuffed · 12-16-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

It's coming, it's coming!

That's what she said...

pedromvu · 12-16-2013, 09:06 PM

Seems like they didn't even have any of the new titles registered on the website

hopefully they don't wait until tomorrow.

SammyJankis · 12-16-2013, 09:07 PM

Pretty sure this is the only time where I'll buy a Criterion title day one, even though I'm seeing it in 35mm in a couple of weeks.

Rich Pure Doom · 12-16-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

True that. My reaction is muted compared to the announcements for the two previous months, but I'm still pleased.

There's nothing in this March list that cannot wait for a 50% off sale, whereas January and February both have Day One purchase titles.

Persona is a day one purchase title, by anyone's standards.

Hawkguy · 12-16-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

The only one I'm really interested in is Persona.

I'll be seeing The Great Beauty (hopefully) this weekend as one of my theaters is getting it.

Me toooo

Edward J Grug III · 12-16-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

surprised that George Washington is getting an upgrade. I didn't have many Criterion DVDs back in the day when I wasn't seeing much outside of what was screening at the multiplex, but I have that one. I thought, at the time, that David Gordon Green really had a chance to be something special. Surprised that the blu-ray is happening as I kind of feel that that ship has set sail (Green being something special, that is)

I like this year's Prince Avalanche a lot. Haven't seen Joe yet.

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

George Washington is like Pather Panchali meets Days of Heaven. don't know how it'd hold up for me as I saw it years ago.

Haven't seen either of those either, sorry.

LarryDavis · 12-16-2013, 09:13 PM

The Hidden Fortress blu-ray the month after Throne of Blood? Can I get a HELL YEAH? And possibly Ikiru the month after that?

Persona and George Washington are both dope too. I have no interest in old comedies, though, and have never heard of The Great Beauty.

Mansinthe · 12-16-2013, 09:14 PM

Hidden fortress and persona is amazing.
Kurosawa and bergman yes!!!!

italy12 · 12-16-2013, 09:18 PM

Any word on announcements today? It seems a bit later than usual...been away from my computer since last night!

Scottie · 12-16-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Any word on announcements today? It seems a bit later than usual...been away from my computer since last night!

A Brief History Of Time
The Freshman
George Washington (Upgrade)
The Great Beauty
The Hidden Fortress (Upgrade)
Persona

italy12 · 12-16-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

A Brief History Of Time
The Freshman
George Washington (Upgrade)
The Great Beauty
The Hidden Fortress (Upgrade)
Persona

I just saw people posting about Hidden Fortress and Persona, but I don't see them on CC's page!

Just saw the page for Fortress and the specs are there, but no listing in the Coming Soon section...wtf?? lol

Illy Scorsese · 12-16-2013, 09:22 PM

Absolutely Thrilled about "Persona"...

And I'm always happy to have any Kurosawa, but did we really need "Hidden Fortress" before "Ikiru" or "Stray Dog" or "Drunken Angel"?

Ugh...

Polaroid · 12-16-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Hidden Fortress details

Any info on Persona? :/

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12-16-2013, 08:59 PM	#90981
Rich Pure Doom Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:24	I'm in for The Freshmen, Hidden Fortress, and Persona!

12-16-2013, 09:01 PM	#90983
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	The Freshman and The Hidden Fortress are definites. Two definites out of six? That might seem a little disappointing relative to the last couple 'holy shit' months but that's really pretty respectable. And when you consider that one of the titles I'm discounting is by that Bergman guy...I dunno, it's kinda hard to whinge too hard about a bad month.

12-16-2013, 09:03 PM	#90984
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Wheres the artwork/film pages >>>_<<<!!!

12-16-2013, 09:06 PM	#90989
pedromvu Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Mexico 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:35 MA collection:8 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:12 Trading Score:52	Seems like they didn't even have any of the new titles registered on the website hopefully they don't wait until tomorrow.

12-16-2013, 09:07 PM	#90990
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Pretty sure this is the only time where I'll buy a Criterion title day one, even though I'm seeing it in 35mm in a couple of weeks.

12-16-2013, 09:13 PM	#90994
LarryDavis Member Member since:Mar 2013	The Hidden Fortress blu-ray the month after Throne of Blood? Can I get a HELL YEAH? And possibly Ikiru the month after that? Persona and George Washington are both dope too. I have no interest in old comedies, though, and have never heard of The Great Beauty.

12-16-2013, 09:14 PM	#90995
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	Hidden fortress and persona is amazing. Kurosawa and bergman yes!!!!

12-16-2013, 09:18 PM	#90996
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Any word on announcements today? It seems a bit later than usual...been away from my computer since last night!

12-16-2013, 09:22 PM	#90999
Illy Scorsese Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:86	Absolutely Thrilled about "Persona"... And I'm always happy to have any Kurosawa, but did we really need "Hidden Fortress" before "Ikiru" or "Stray Dog" or "Drunken Angel"? Ugh...

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