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theEXORCIST · 11-14-2020, 02:12 AM

Just watched the trailer for Smooth Talk and it looks like a classic 80s thriller so its worth it just for that. I like Parallax view but I don't feel the need to own it the rest are instantly skippable

Ray Jackson · 11-14-2020, 02:26 AM

I honestly don’t remember the last time they made a titles announcement that I was really excited about.

Parallax View is the only film I’ve even heard of.

...that’s becoming a trend.

Gacivory · 11-14-2020, 02:34 AM

People only get excited about movies they’ve heard of? I love the Criterion label to introduce me to new movies and different ones I wouldn’t normally heard of.

James Luckard · 11-14-2020, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

People only get excited about movies they’ve heard of? I love the Criterion label to introduce me to new movies and different ones I wouldn’t normally heard of.

I'm thrilled that there are people out there who feel that way, don't get me wrong, but that's not me.

With their premium pricing, I don't look to Criterion to be introduced to films I don't know, it's too expensive and risky, I've been burned that way before.

I look to Criterion for five-star presentations of classic films I already know and love.

So yep, count me among those who only get excited about movies I've heard of.

Bn43 · 11-14-2020, 02:45 AM

Watching The Age of Innocence, part of my 460 dollar haul. That mucky, pixelated color banding in the reds, is it Criterion's fault or the limitations of Blu-ray?

Very obvious when you view the pics in fullscreen.

ravenus · 11-14-2020, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by acroyear2

The release announcement today of Man Push Cart and Chop Shop got me thinking about how many times has Criterion released two separate (consecutive) spines by the same director/subject in the same month?

I remember Whit Stillman's Last Days of Disco and Metropolitan came out together in the same month as separate releases in 2012. They were later part of a trilogy box with Barcelona.

jw007 · 11-14-2020, 05:10 AM

Wow, I didn't expect the February announcements to be released on Friday the 13th of all days, but I'll take em. As for the releases, this is one of the most unique and intriguing announcements in quite a while. Man Push Cart is my pick of the litter!

Scottishguy · 11-14-2020, 06:11 AM

The lack of appreciation and gratitude for more of Ramin Bahranis seminal work being made available is disturbing. I understand that Americans haven't exactly been enthusiastic when it comes to works of social realism. The fact a lable of Criterions stature is bringing them to Blu is going to lift Bahranis profile, and give him a much wider audience outside of critical circles.

I hope we get them localised to here in Blighty.

And, hopefully, if they do well. Criterion will bring out their own release of 99 Homes.

Well done big C. Hats off.

joy-division · 11-14-2020, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

The lack of appreciation and gratitude for more of Ramin Bahranis seminal work being made available is disturbing. I understand that Americans haven't exactly been enthusiastic when it comes to works of social realism. The fact a lable of Criterions stature is bringing them to Blu is going to lift Bahranis profile, and give him a much wider audience outside of critical circles.

I hope we get them localised to here in Blighty.

And, hopefully, if they do well. Criterion will bring out their own release of 99 Homes.

Well done big C. Hats off.

We'll still be in lockdown! Further restrictions no entertainment to come from abroad

Scottishguy · 11-14-2020, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by joy-division

We'll still be in lockdown! Further restrictions no entertainment to come from abroad

And that's an optimistic opinion.

joy-division · 11-14-2020, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

And that's an optimistic opinion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblf...ature=youtu.be

Absolutely Darling

You know, I was always let down by the lack of appearances Alan had...

Scottishguy · 11-14-2020, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joy-division

Absolutely Darling

You know, I was always let down by the lack of appearances Alan had...

Lord Flashheart pandemic management. Reasonable use of time and resources.

pisces13 · 11-14-2020, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

It seems I have a number of trailers to watch this weekend, and a good bit of reading to do.

I'm in the same boat as yourself. Can you recommend your favourite websites for researching films?

Namuhana · 11-14-2020, 12:38 PM

I haven't seen any of February's releases before. Smooth Talk looks interesting and I'd have to research the others. Will likely pass on The Parallax View, though; I've seen three Pakula films and wasn't a fan of any of them (and I couldn't even finish The Sterile Cuckoo).

albert_m2 · 11-14-2020, 01:04 PM

I am very excited about The Parallax View. So glad that Paramount is getting titles released one way or another finally.

jshaide · 11-14-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by acroyear2

Sweet Movie and WR: Mysteries of the Organism (Dušan Makavejev)

Speaking of these, was curious about WR recently, but have become too frightened to buy Criterion DVDs of older titles on the off chance they get upgraded.

On the plus side, WR seems to be currently unavailable, so maybe that's a good sign.

KMR · 11-14-2020, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CQD84

Side note: I stopped in B&N today to pick up the Varda set and it had the spider wrapping. Thankfully no noticeable damage to the packaging.

I did the same on Thursday night. Looked like the last copy in stock. Even though I wasn't really all that concerned, I have to admit I was getting a little nervous when the sales associate was having a hard time removing the spider wrap. It was taking quite a while, and he even had to move over to another register and try another removal tool. I was almost getting ready to say "Don't you just have a pair of heavy duty scissors?"

Everything turned out OK in the end...

KMR · 11-14-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

I had no idea Varda was this popular or well known with the American public

Maybe she isn't. Notice those are all still sitting up on the shelf, and perhaps have been since August!

sfmarine · 11-14-2020, 05:45 PM

I received 1984 and Portrait of a Lady on Fire from Amazon today. For some reason I thought 1984 was a digipak so I was surprised to receive the regular case, but after looking it up that's how it comes.

I think I'll be watching Portrait of a Lady on Fire this evening as I've been really looking forward to adding it to the collection.

drownsoda · 11-14-2020, 05:52 PM

Had a little extra cash to burn, and hit my Barnes & Noble yet again. I typically try to use these Criterion sales to upgrade titles I already own on DVD, but it's so hard to not want to add new ones. Half of these are upgrades, but a few are new additions:

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11-14-2020, 02:12 AM	#201341
theEXORCIST Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Minneapolis Mn 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:930	Just watched the trailer for Smooth Talk and it looks like a classic 80s thriller so its worth it just for that. I like Parallax view but I don't feel the need to own it the rest are instantly skippable

11-14-2020, 02:26 AM	#201342
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I honestly don’t remember the last time they made a titles announcement that I was really excited about. Parallax View is the only film I’ve even heard of. ...that’s becoming a trend.

11-14-2020, 02:34 AM	#201343
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5612 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	People only get excited about movies they’ve heard of? I love the Criterion label to introduce me to new movies and different ones I wouldn’t normally heard of.

11-14-2020, 02:45 AM	#201345
Bn43 Banned Member since:Mar 2016 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:13	Watching The Age of Innocence, part of my 460 dollar haul. That mucky, pixelated color banding in the reds, is it Criterion's fault or the limitations of Blu-ray? Very obvious when you view the pics in fullscreen.

11-14-2020, 05:10 AM	#201347
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Wow, I didn't expect the February announcements to be released on Friday the 13th of all days, but I'll take em. As for the releases, this is one of the most unique and intriguing announcements in quite a while. Man Push Cart is my pick of the litter!

11-14-2020, 06:11 AM	#201348
Scottishguy Banned Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:1	The lack of appreciation and gratitude for more of Ramin Bahranis seminal work being made available is disturbing. I understand that Americans haven't exactly been enthusiastic when it comes to works of social realism. The fact a lable of Criterions stature is bringing them to Blu is going to lift Bahranis profile, and give him a much wider audience outside of critical circles. I hope we get them localised to here in Blighty. And, hopefully, if they do well. Criterion will bring out their own release of 99 Homes. Well done big C. Hats off.

11-14-2020, 12:38 PM	#201354
Namuhana Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Cincinnati 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1049 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	I haven't seen any of February's releases before. Smooth Talk looks interesting and I'd have to research the others. Will likely pass on The Parallax View, though; I've seen three Pakula films and wasn't a fan of any of them (and I couldn't even finish The Sterile Cuckoo).

11-14-2020, 01:04 PM	#201355
albert_m2 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2019	I am very excited about The Parallax View. So glad that Paramount is getting titles released one way or another finally.

11-14-2020, 05:45 PM	#201359
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:933 Blu-ray collection:2314 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I received 1984 and Portrait of a Lady on Fire from Amazon today. For some reason I thought 1984 was a digipak so I was surprised to receive the regular case, but after looking it up that's how it comes. I think I'll be watching Portrait of a Lady on Fire this evening as I've been really looking forward to adding it to the collection.

11-14-2020, 05:52 PM	#201360
drownsoda Power Member Member since:Dec 2018 Location:Oregon 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:1726 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:16 Prime collection:5	Had a little extra cash to burn, and hit my Barnes & Noble yet again. I typically try to use these Criterion sales to upgrade titles I already own on DVD, but it's so hard to not want to add new ones. Half of these are upgrades, but a few are new additions:

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