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Beta Man · 12-01-2010, 01:33 AM

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That's why I switched to 40 posts per page--the forum max--in McCrutchy's world, we are both still on page 529...

Welcome to my world

Trekkie313 · 12-01-2010, 02:06 AM

So any takes on the MWFTE Blu-Ray?

keldons · 12-01-2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Considering it's probably one of if not the best looking Blu-ray available, from what I heard, I had to pull the trigger on it.

The fact that its a great film, on VHS, DVD, or otherwise, has nothing to do with it?

greekak229 · 12-01-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by keldons

the fact that its a great film, on vhs, dvd, or otherwise, has nothing to do with it?

Nope.

also · 12-01-2010, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kndy

If there is anything I've learned about Guillermo del Toro and for a nice guy, he loves his horror films and collecting toys and movie memorabilia especially those that are quite bleak. And glad that Criterion shows his interesting collector's mentality.

But there is something I need to ask all of you which is not really spoiler to the film but he kept apologizing for a film he directed called "Mimic" (Mira Sorvino, 1997 film). Was it a terrible film?

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It's abysmal. Crappy script, crappy cgi effects, not a thrill to be found, Mena Suvari's "acting", etc. Avoid

Oh, I disagree. It is more like Blade 2 than any of his others, which I think means that it went through a stronger studio filter.

Or I'll put it this way, Mimic was good enough that when I saw it in the theatre, the following week I tracked down a copy of Cronos at blockbuster. Just don't see it expecting Devil's Backbone...

Tom Hiddleston · 12-01-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

So any takes on the MWFTE Blu-Ray?

Sorry not for me I just bought my copy. They've been going for good money on ebay though the last time I checked. Hope you can find a buyer.

Alkaline · 12-01-2010, 05:07 AM

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Oh, I disagree. It is more like Blade 2 than any of his others, which I think means that it went through a stronger studio filter.

Or I'll put it this way, Mimic was good enough that when I saw it in the theatre, the following week I tracked down a copy of Cronos at blockbuster. Just don't see it expecting Devil's Backbone...

Incidentally Blade 2 also sucks. I guess Guillermo and "studio influence" don't make good bedfellows. Not inspired enough in any one area to be a legitimate guilty pleasure (let alone legitimately good), and too polished and technically competant to enjoy so-bad-it's-good ironic status. Just...lame. Like Mimic. Of course I've found even his "passion projects" to date to be highly overrated, so it's no surprise I find his watered down mainstream output to be real drivel I guess.

keldons · 12-01-2010, 05:40 AM

I don't get the massive praise for Pan's Labyrinth, but I still enjoyed it and own it. Del Toro seems to be a really cool person, but out of the Mexican directors he is lumped in with (Cuaron and Inarritu, mainly), he is clearly the weakest. Cronos still looks interesting, but I don't expect him to ever reach Children of Men or Amores Perros levels of greatness.

Wheres Y Tu Mama Tambien?

SpiderBaby · 12-01-2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Alkaline

Incidentally Blade 2 also sucks. I guess Guillermo and "studio influence" don't make good bedfellows. Not inspired enough in any one area to be a legitimate guilty pleasure (let alone legitimately good), and too polished and technically competant to enjoy so-bad-it's-good ironic status. Just...lame. Like Mimic. Of course I've found even his "passion projects" to date to be highly overrated, so it's no surprise I find his watered down mainstream output to be real drivel I guess.

agreed. Let's hope the Lovecraft movie isn't some James Cameron crapfest. He is a good guy and he has great love for what he does. It's just he hasn't got the other part down for me, something I like.

Trekkie313 · 12-01-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alkaline

Incidentally Blade 2 also sucks. I guess Guillermo and "studio influence" don't make good bedfellows. Not inspired enough in any one area to be a legitimate guilty pleasure (let alone legitimately good), and too polished and technically competant to enjoy so-bad-it's-good ironic status. Just...lame. Like Mimic. Of course I've found even his "passion projects" to date to be highly overrated, so it's no surprise I find his watered down mainstream output to be real drivel I guess.

NO IT DOESN'T!!!

Alkaline · 12-01-2010, 06:08 AM

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agreed. Let's hope the Lovecraft movie isn't some James Cameron crapfest. He is a good guy and he has great love for what he does. It's just he hasn't got the other part down for me, something I like.

I will say that from what I have seen of interviews, del Tero seems like a perfectly likeable and genuine guy with his heart in the right place. It's just that thus far, nothing of his work has really done it for me. When I said overrated earlier it wasn't to say I haven't enjoyed any of his output (PL and TDB being my two favorites by far--surprise surprise), BUT I didn't really feel either of those films warranted the widespread lavish praise they generated.

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NO IT DOESN'T!!!

Hey, one man's trash...

Trekkie313 · 12-01-2010, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alkaline

I will say that from what I have seen of interviews, del Tero seems like a perfectly likeable guy with his heart in the right place. It's just that thus far, nothing of his work has really done it for me. When I said overrated earlier it wasn't to say I haven't enjoyed any of his output (PL and TDB being my two favorites by far--surprise surprise), BUT I didn't really feel either of those films warranted the widespread lavish praise they generated.

Hey, one man's trash...

It was the best BLADE movie...

Alkaline · 12-01-2010, 06:17 AM

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It was the best BLADE movie...

Ok? I..believe you? It definitely eclipsed 3 (the general consensus amiright?)from what I remember, but then that's not exactly bragging rights. I think Max Payne may have even 'eclipsed' B3 (then again maybe not). It probably won't come as much of a shock that I'm not big on the Blade franchise even at its best. When it comes to mainstream big budget del Toro I defintely prefer Hellboy over Blade.

capnnarcolepsy · 12-01-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

I asked my father what he would love to see from the CC and he said Gotcha! (1985). I can't tell you how many times he watched that on VHS.

i LOVED Gotcha! no one on earth ever seems to remember it, though. nice to see there are some others out there.

rkish · 12-01-2010, 12:27 PM

Well...since it's quiet this morning...I will go a bit OT (thanks Beta!)

Keeping just slightly with the notion of being classic and "cultured", not unlike CCs catalogue offerings...I was able to add a classic animation title and TV series title to my collection.

I've been waiting for Fantasia, not only for seeing a GREAT transfer of the film, but to FINALLY be able to see Destino. I saw a short clip and it looks like it has promise...Dali and Disney...go figure?!

And as far as I'm concerned...one of the greatest television writers (as well as screenplay writers) of all time...Rod Serling. I was able to get a copy of Twilight Zone Season One for $32.64 (tax included...free expedited shipping) from B & N (50% online coup). I collected the entire DVD version of this series and will keep an eye out for coups and discounts to add season 2 and the others, when they are released.

OK...you can all go back to sleep...back to "on-topic" material...

So...Sir Douche...

also · 12-01-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alkaline

I will say that from what I have seen of interviews, del Tero seems like a perfectly likeable and genuine guy with his heart in the right place. It's just that thus far, nothing of his work has really done it for me. When I said overrated earlier it wasn't to say I haven't enjoyed any of his output (PL and TDB being my two favorites by far--surprise surprise), BUT I didn't really feel either of those films warranted the widespread lavish praise they generated.

Hey, one man's trash...

Meh, just because you don't like a director doesn't make them not very good at what they do. I prefer the same Del Toro films you do, but I certainly think PL is really quite good indeed. I'm still disappointed that the first Hellboy is as bland as it is, considering how perfect it should be on paper.

But there are few directors working today that I look forward to seeing their next movie as much as Del Toro.

Reno McCoy · 12-01-2010, 01:23 PM

New Criterion cover art revealed.

P@t_Mtl · 12-01-2010, 01:27 PM

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New Criterion cover art revealed.

Great movies to have on the collection

rkish · 12-01-2010, 01:28 PM

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Great movies to have on the collection

It's a shame that most of the covers are BETTER than the films!

silentblu · 12-01-2010, 01:54 PM

My next Criterion purchases:
Ernest Goes to Jail
Air Bud
Bio Dome

I don't know what is funnier the movies or the underlying satire.

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12-01-2010, 02:06 AM	#21002
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	So any takes on the MWFTE Blu-Ray?

12-01-2010, 05:40 AM	#21008
keldons Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	I don't get the massive praise for Pan's Labyrinth, but I still enjoyed it and own it. Del Toro seems to be a really cool person, but out of the Mexican directors he is lumped in with (Cuaron and Inarritu, mainly), he is clearly the weakest. Cronos still looks interesting, but I don't expect him to ever reach Children of Men or Amores Perros levels of greatness. Wheres Y Tu Mama Tambien?

12-01-2010, 12:27 PM	#21015
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well...since it's quiet this morning...I will go a bit OT (thanks Beta!) Keeping just slightly with the notion of being classic and "cultured", not unlike CCs catalogue offerings...I was able to add a classic animation title and TV series title to my collection. I've been waiting for Fantasia, not only for seeing a GREAT transfer of the film, but to FINALLY be able to see Destino. I saw a short clip and it looks like it has promise...Dali and Disney...go figure?! And as far as I'm concerned...one of the greatest television writers (as well as screenplay writers) of all time...Rod Serling. I was able to get a copy of Twilight Zone Season One for $32.64 (tax included...free expedited shipping) from B & N (50% online coup). I collected the entire DVD version of this series and will keep an eye out for coups and discounts to add season 2 and the others, when they are released. OK...you can all go back to sleep...back to "on-topic" material... So...Sir Douche...

12-01-2010, 01:23 PM	#21017
Reno McCoy Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:147	New Criterion cover art revealed.

12-01-2010, 01:54 PM	#21020
silentblu Senior Member Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:737	My next Criterion purchases: Ernest Goes to Jail Air Bud Bio Dome I don't know what is funnier the movies or the underlying satire.

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