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VideoPhonic · 04-22-2011, 10:25 PM

Just won the Man who Fell to Earth Blu Ray on eBay $25!! It's the disc only so it looks like I'll have to pick up the replacement case, but $30 total aint bad. About the replacement cases, Criterion had them on their shop under the "other" section but now that section is empty, any thoughts, I'd appreciate it.

SpiderBaby · 04-22-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VideoPhonic

Just won the Man who Fell to Earth Blu Ray on eBay $25!! It's the disc only so it looks like I'll have to pick up the replacement case, but $30 total aint bad. About the replacement cases, Criterion had them on their shop under the "other" section but now that section is empty, any thoughts, I'd appreciate it.

They said they will be up in 2 weeks a few days ago because they had to re-do the case stock since there was alot of complaining that the barcode sticker was hard to get off. Imagine that.

jcs913 · 04-22-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VideoPhonic

Just won the Man who Fell to Earth Blu Ray on eBay $25!! It's the disc only so it looks like I'll have to pick up the replacement case, but $30 total aint bad. About the replacement cases, Criterion had them on their shop under the "other" section but now that section is empty, any thoughts, I'd appreciate it.

FYI: the booklet does not come with the replacement case. Usually you can get one from them. That is usually another $5.

Mr. Al · 04-22-2011, 11:59 PM

Anybody have the Sweet Smell of Success? I might be getting it.

VideoPhonic · 04-23-2011, 12:03 AM

Thanks guys, got worried for a second. Good to know about the booklet. Very happy, Very happy indeed

greekak229 · 04-23-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Al

Anybody have the Sweet Smell of Success? I might be getting it.

Yeah. It has an amazing package. The movie's pretty great too. I definitely recommend it.

drbikeshorts · 04-23-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Schonfelder

In the case of Le Cercle Rouge, and if you have a region-free player, go with the Studio Canal. The only thing that i miss on this edition is the Ginette Vincendeau commentary (the bd comes only with a filmed introduction), which is the reason that i kept my Optimum DVD (the dvd also comes with the Rui Nogueira interview that comes in the Criterion Blu-Ray).

Yeah, I think I will do just that.
I was putting in a big Amazon order from the US and was deciding whether to put Le Cercle Rouge in there as well. I'll put the StudioCanal into my next UK order

P.S. I like your blu-ray wishlist, particularly the thought of Junior Bonner

I think previous DVDs were either in the wrong aspect ratio or not enhanced for widescreen TVs.

Der Spieler · 04-23-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Yeah. It has an amazing package. The movie's pretty great too. I definitely recommend it.

This.

Mr. Al · 04-23-2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Yeah. It has an amazing package. The movie's pretty great too. I definitely recommend it.

Great. I will pick it up along with Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.

Monty70 · 04-23-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Thanks for the info, although they did it with Fear and Loathing...

I looked up Phantom Carriage and it looks very intriguing...even more so than Balthazar.

Has anyone here seen it yet?

Ya, I have the region 2 DVD with the alt. soundtrack done by KTL. (I like the new track quite a bit.) An incredibly atmospheric film with fantastic special effects for it's day. A Criterion BD would be a special addition IMO.

The Theory · 04-23-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GunRanger

Yeah you can appreciate a movie, doesn't mean you have to spend money to own it. If it isn't something you really like, and can see yourself rewatching, I don't see the point in buying it.

Well good for you. For better or worse some of us have different standards for purchasing.

tama · 04-23-2011, 05:04 PM

Just watched 8 1/2 for the first time last night and all I can say is WOW! As a whole it was a trip that took me a few moments to figure out when he was in real time and losing it from his Directors block to when he was fantasizing. In fact those were the most interesting scenes within themselves. I particularly loved the bedroom scene with the exchanges between him and his wife followed by the preceding morning how his wife chastizes her husband in his regard to unable to be honest and her smirk comments towards his mistress. Also loved the scene with his fantasy of all the women in his life. I'll be watching it again tonight to get a better understanding of this film and to catch what I may have missed upon my first viewing. It's been a while since I've seen a movie in repetitive viewings. While I wouldn't jump out and say it's one of my all time favorites it definately left me thinking/pondering. I could not get this film out of my mind last night.

Cinemach · 04-23-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tama

Just watched 8 1/2 for the first time last night and all I can say is WOW! As a whole it was a trip that took me a few moments to figure out when he was in real time and losing it from his Directors block to when he was fantasizing. In fact those were the most interesting scenes within themselves. I particularly loved the bedroom scene with the exchanges between him and his wife followed by the preceding morning how his wife chastizes her husband in his regard to unable to be honest and her smirk comments towards his mistress. Also loved the scene with his fantasy of all the women in his life. I'll be watching it again tonight to get a better understanding of this film and to catch what I may have missed upon my first viewing. It's been a while since I've seen a movie in repetitive viewings. While I wouldn't jump out and say it's one of my all time favorites it definately left me thinking/pondering. I could not get this film out of my mind last night.

One of the best films about filmmaking ever made, if not the best. Gets right to the heart of the creative process, as well as the process of having to deal with every question on a film. It's also one of the most reflexive films ever made, and aspect which I enjoy: when you delve into the extras, you will see how much of the elements in the film actually corresponded to what had happened/what was happening to Fellini at the time. Truly a fascinating film.

keldons · 04-23-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tama

Just watched 8 1/2 for the first time last night and all I can say is WOW! As a whole it was a trip that took me a few moments to figure out when he was in real time and losing it from his Directors block to when he was fantasizing. In fact those were the most interesting scenes within themselves. I particularly loved the bedroom scene with the exchanges between him and his wife followed by the preceding morning how his wife chastizes her husband in his regard to unable to be honest and her smirk comments towards his mistress. Also loved the scene with his fantasy of all the women in his life. I'll be watching it again tonight to get a better understanding of this film and to catch what I may have missed upon my first viewing. It's been a while since I've seen a movie in repetitive viewings. While I wouldn't jump out and say it's one of my all time favorites it definately left me thinking/pondering. I could not get this film out of my mind last night.

The few times I have tried to watch this I have been either too tired or drunk to not fall asleep in half an hour. My friend lent me the DVD though, so hopefully I can see this tomorrow.

Kevtronn · 04-23-2011, 10:08 PM

Need Help! If you could only pick up 5 of the 7 May Criterion Blu-ray releases, what 2 would you leave out?

Sukuri · 04-23-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Need Help! If you could only pick up 5 of the 7 May Criterion Blu-ray releases, what 2 would you leave out?

I left out Pale Flower, Smiles of a Summer Night, and Something Wild personally. Would probably get smile or wild as a 5th.

Pyoko · 04-23-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Need Help! If you could only pick up 5 of the 7 May Criterion Blu-ray releases, what 2 would you leave out?

Something Wild and Fat Girl.

I'm leaving out Smiles of a Summer Night as well, at least for now.

Kevtronn · 04-23-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sukuri

I left out Pale Flower, Smiles of a Summer Night, and Something Wild personally. Would probably get smile or wild as a 5th.

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Originally Posted by Pyoko

Something Wild and Fat Girl.

I'm leaving out Smiles of a Summer Night as well, at least for now.

Thanks! I already canceled Something Wild & was thinking of Smiles of a Summer Night to cancel. I really wanted all 7 so I was having a tough time deciding...

Kevtronn · 04-24-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zui

I wouldn't leave out Smiles of a Summer Night.

It's a fantastic film. If you haven't seen it yet, go for it and get it on blu-ray. Axelmusic shipped my copy 2 days ago.

I'd leave out Something Wild and Fat Girl for now.

Thanks, so hard to decide! I have not seen Smiles of a Summer Night yet & really want to...

Yankees0222 · 04-24-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Thanks, so hard to decide! I have not seen Smiles of a Summer Night yet & really want to...

I personally love Smiles of a Summer Night. It's fun to watch Bergman not take himself SO seriously for once

I think you could leave out fat girl. While I think it's a very good flick, it's not priority.

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04-22-2011, 10:25 PM	#28921
VideoPhonic Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1649	Just won the Man who Fell to Earth Blu Ray on eBay $25!! It's the disc only so it looks like I'll have to pick up the replacement case, but $30 total aint bad. About the replacement cases, Criterion had them on their shop under the "other" section but now that section is empty, any thoughts, I'd appreciate it.

04-22-2011, 11:59 PM	#28924
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	Anybody have the Sweet Smell of Success? I might be getting it.

04-23-2011, 12:03 AM	#28925
VideoPhonic Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1649	Thanks guys, got worried for a second. Good to know about the booklet. Very happy, Very happy indeed

04-23-2011, 05:04 PM	#28932
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1229	Just watched 8 1/2 for the first time last night and all I can say is WOW! As a whole it was a trip that took me a few moments to figure out when he was in real time and losing it from his Directors block to when he was fantasizing. In fact those were the most interesting scenes within themselves. I particularly loved the bedroom scene with the exchanges between him and his wife followed by the preceding morning how his wife chastizes her husband in his regard to unable to be honest and her smirk comments towards his mistress. Also loved the scene with his fantasy of all the women in his life. I'll be watching it again tonight to get a better understanding of this film and to catch what I may have missed upon my first viewing. It's been a while since I've seen a movie in repetitive viewings. While I wouldn't jump out and say it's one of my all time favorites it definately left me thinking/pondering. I could not get this film out of my mind last night.

04-23-2011, 10:08 PM	#28935
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1431 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Need Help! If you could only pick up 5 of the 7 May Criterion Blu-ray releases, what 2 would you leave out?

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