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starman15317 · 10-15-2014, 10:33 PM

I have to admit that I've never heard of any these films, but The Sword of Doom sounds interesting.

BohemianGraham · 10-15-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GenPion

I'm not that familiar with any of these so I guess I'll have to check them out first. Nothing too exciting because of that but will look into seeing them at some point to later add to the collection (as with many Criterion releases). Sword of Doom should be good with Mifune though.

Oi, Tatsuya Nakadai is pretty fantastic too!

NoirFan · 10-15-2014, 10:49 PM

A minor month for me. I'll stick with my DVDs of Petra, Sword of Doom, and My Winnipeg. If Arrow doesn't gift us with a Sturges box, I'll upgrade Palm Beach Story. La ciénaga looks like an interesting rental.

The Great Owl · 10-15-2014, 10:50 PM

The Sword of Doom, for sure. It's a cool-looking film that I enjoyed on DVD.

The Palm Beach Story, probably. Sturges has never led me astray.

I'm glad that January is a quiet month here, because Kino Lorber and Twilight Time will be cranking them out that month.

Fellini912 · 10-15-2014, 10:59 PM

Sword of Doom, Guy Maddin film and Fassbinder film make it an excellent month, in my opinion.

Helikaon · 10-15-2014, 11:05 PM

Pretty goodlooking line up, even if I hadn't heard of most of them.

themp3000 · 10-15-2014, 11:05 PM

Nice month. I'm in for The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant definitely and maybe Palm Beach Story once I do more reading up on the title, pretty curious about it.

Andrew13 · 10-15-2014, 11:06 PM

Sword of Doom is a must for me, Mifune has yet to lead me astray.

I have to admit that the Sturges filmography is a fairly substantial blindspot for me. How would you say his films compare to those of Ernst Lubitsch? For me Design for Living and To Be Or Not To Be are two of the most underrated films in the collection (or at least underdiscussed).

spargs · 10-15-2014, 11:09 PM

The Sword of Doom is a definite buy for me, upgrading from the DVD. Great film!!!

The Palm Beach Story falls in that "potential buy" category for me: a film I wouldn't mind having in my library, but it's not a must buy.

That's all for me for January.

On another note, I get home from work, and a package from Criterion is on my doorstep... my flash sale order has arrived!!!

DarkRyder · 10-15-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Hoping the rest of the Wellspring titles get the same blu-ray love. That cover art is one of my favorites. Hard to beat Close-up though.

I think they may be testing the waters with this release. Fingers crossed it does well so they can release more than one a year.

Brad1963 · 10-15-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew13

Sword of Doom is a must for me, Mifune has yet to lead me astray.

I have to admit that the Sturges filmography is a fairly substantial blindspot for me. How would you say his films compare to those of Ernst Lubitsch? For me Design for Living and To Be Or Not To Be are two of the most underrated films in the collection (or at least underdiscussed).

Both directors had an underlying social commentary beneath the laughs. To me the biggest difference is in actual directing style; Sturges was more physical and slapstick while I think Lubitsch used more restraint. IMO both were brilliant.

Darth Marcus · 10-15-2014, 11:29 PM

I've never seen (or heard of) The Sword of Doom, but I'm tempted to buy it solely on the title alone. That's how you title a damn movie.

blkhrt · 10-15-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Marcus

I've never seen (or heard of) The Sword of Doom, but I'm tempted to buy it solely on the title alone. That's how you title a damn movie.

The first time I watched it I got it from the library based solely on its title (and the fact that it is a Criterion release, of course).

Indiana Solo · 10-15-2014, 11:45 PM

Sword of Doom

I hope Criterion plans to upgrade the Rebel Samurai: Sixties Swordplay Classics boxset at some point.

Feiereisel · 10-15-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Solo

Sword of Doom

I hope Criterion plans to upgrade the Rebel Samurai: Sixties Swordplay Classics boxset at some point.

Me too. I've been skirting Samurai Rebellion in hope of a blu-grade.

shadedpain4 · 10-16-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

Looks like more extras than Criterion, unfortunately it is $10 shipping to USA

It's not so bad. The exchange rate works in your favor, and when you sign up for an account they send you a 20% off coupon. Plus the $10 shipping charge is per order. I ordered three blus for $30 US shipped.

pedromvu · 10-16-2014, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

It's not so bad. The exchange rate works in your favor, and when you sign up for an account they send you a 20% off coupon. Plus the $10 shipping charge is per order. I ordered three blus for $30 US shipped.

Thanks, should be around $15.86 if i only order that one, have you seen the special features? do you know if they are good?

I still plan to get the Criterion release, but since it is one of my favorites i don't have a problem double dipping for it later on the next flash sale.

Edward J Grug III · 10-16-2014, 12:42 AM

Yay! Sturges! Not the first Sturges I would have picked, but I am into it all the same.

So, yes, The Palm Beach Story is a buy.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant sounds like we might enjoy it, but I will need to read some reviews I think. The only Fassbinder we've seen is World on a Wire and we didn't enjoy it at all.

My Winnipeg sounds fun, but I can't imagine it being a film we'd rewatch, so hopefully I can get a chance to see it now that I've heard of it.

La Ciénaga doesn't look like a film we'd enjoy.

Pretty sure The Sword of Doom wouldn't be either.

But I am so happy about a Preston Sturges movie that even if it's the only one we get, I am extremely happy with this month!

Scottie · 10-16-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

Thanks, should be around $15.86 if i only order that one, have you seen the special features? do you know if they are good?

I still plan to get the Criterion release, but since it is one of my favorites i don't have a problem double dipping for it later on the next flash sale.

You could always order it through ImportCDs. It works out to be about $17 with shipping.

http://www.importcds.com/movies/3840688/la-dolce-vita

pedromvu · 10-16-2014, 12:42 AM

This is the response i just got from CC regarding the Leaflets in recent releases:

"This is something we look very closely at when we consider each release. In doing so, we look at the content and the packaging and try to pick what makes the most sense for the film, the extra materials (both video and print) and the packaging. Obviously, we have to figure costs into the equation as well. There’s no set rule and I expect that future releases will still have booklets in the edition as before.

Thanks as always for supporting Criterion."

10-15-2014, 10:50 PM	#112844
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	The Sword of Doom, for sure. It's a cool-looking film that I enjoyed on DVD. The Palm Beach Story, probably. Sturges has never led me astray. I'm glad that January is a quiet month here, because Kino Lorber and Twilight Time will be cranking them out that month. Last edited by The Great Owl; 10-15-2014 at 11:10 PM.

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10-15-2014, 10:33 PM	#112841
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	I have to admit that I've never heard of any these films, but The Sword of Doom sounds interesting.

10-15-2014, 10:49 PM	#112843
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	A minor month for me. I'll stick with my DVDs of Petra, Sword of Doom, and My Winnipeg. If Arrow doesn't gift us with a Sturges box, I'll upgrade Palm Beach Story. La ciénaga looks like an interesting rental.

10-15-2014, 10:59 PM	#112845
Fellini912 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Sword of Doom, Guy Maddin film and Fassbinder film make it an excellent month, in my opinion.

10-15-2014, 11:05 PM	#112846
Helikaon Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:The Netherlands 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:170 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Pretty goodlooking line up, even if I hadn't heard of most of them.

10-15-2014, 11:05 PM	#112847
themp3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:384 Blu-ray collection:1803 DVD collection:107 Trading Score:103	Nice month. I'm in for The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant definitely and maybe Palm Beach Story once I do more reading up on the title, pretty curious about it.

10-15-2014, 11:06 PM	#112848
Andrew13 Active Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1188 DVD collection:203	Sword of Doom is a must for me, Mifune has yet to lead me astray. I have to admit that the Sturges filmography is a fairly substantial blindspot for me. How would you say his films compare to those of Ernst Lubitsch? For me Design for Living and To Be Or Not To Be are two of the most underrated films in the collection (or at least underdiscussed).

10-15-2014, 11:09 PM	#112849
spargs Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:sunny Florida 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:1108 DVD collection:55 Trading Score:3	The Sword of Doom is a definite buy for me, upgrading from the DVD. Great film!!! The Palm Beach Story falls in that "potential buy" category for me: a film I wouldn't mind having in my library, but it's not a must buy. That's all for me for January. On another note, I get home from work, and a package from Criterion is on my doorstep... my flash sale order has arrived!!!

10-15-2014, 11:29 PM	#112852
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:1740 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76	I've never seen (or heard of) The Sword of Doom, but I'm tempted to buy it solely on the title alone. That's how you title a damn movie.

10-15-2014, 11:45 PM	#112854
Indiana Solo Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Hoth, Michigan 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:4176 Trading Score:1	Sword of Doom I hope Criterion plans to upgrade the Rebel Samurai: Sixties Swordplay Classics boxset at some point.

10-16-2014, 12:42 AM	#112858
Edward J Grug III Power Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1110	Yay! Sturges! Not the first Sturges I would have picked, but I am into it all the same. So, yes, The Palm Beach Story is a buy. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant sounds like we might enjoy it, but I will need to read some reviews I think. The only Fassbinder we've seen is World on a Wire and we didn't enjoy it at all. My Winnipeg sounds fun, but I can't imagine it being a film we'd rewatch, so hopefully I can get a chance to see it now that I've heard of it. La Ciénaga doesn't look like a film we'd enjoy. Pretty sure The Sword of Doom wouldn't be either. But I am so happy about a Preston Sturges movie that even if it's the only one we get, I am extremely happy with this month!

10-16-2014, 12:42 AM	#112860
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	This is the response i just got from CC regarding the Leaflets in recent releases: "This is something we look very closely at when we consider each release. In doing so, we look at the content and the packaging and try to pick what makes the most sense for the film, the extra materials (both video and print) and the packaging. Obviously, we have to figure costs into the equation as well. There’s no set rule and I expect that future releases will still have booklets in the edition as before. Thanks as always for supporting Criterion."

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