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rkish · 05-09-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, I personally didn't get that feeling from the film, but that's what sets us all apart, right? The feeling of it is no different to me than Arnold's first film, Red Road. Did you had a chance to see Red Road, yet? I found that I enjoyed Fish Tank a bit more than Red Road, though.

Thanks CC! Red Road is streamable...I'll check it out in the near future.

Monty70 · 05-09-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by giannirenna

Not that I need to spend more on this sale, but I'm circling getting Fish Tank and The Mikado. any thoughts? I've heard fish tank is good, but has some problems plotwise, and the mikado I'm curious of since I got Topsy-turvy.

I really enjoy The Mikado. The film has some of the more memorable music I have heard in a musical. The technicolor cinematography is also very pleasing, not unlike The Wizard of Oz in feel. (both films made during the greatest year in film history, 1939)

giannirenna · 05-10-2011, 01:08 AM

I went ahead and picked up Fish Tank.

Beta Man · 05-10-2011, 01:18 AM

I'm so far behind in this thread, I don't even know what I've said thus far!

If I didn't say it, here it is:

I watched "The Times of Harvey Milk" recently, and thought it was an extremely well-put-together documentary, and certainly a story that kept my interest, and one in which I'll certainly view repeatedly (I can't say it was a "Good" story..... that just doesn't seem fitting)

I also think "King of Kong" is a documentary that falls into the above accolades, so I guess I just love the human drama of it all

giannirenna · 05-10-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm so far behind in this thread, I don't even know what I've said thus far!

If I didn't say it, here it is:

I watched "The Times of Harvey Milk" recently, and thought it was an extremely well-put-together documentary, and certainly a story that kept my interest, and one in which I'll certainly view repeatedly (I can't say it was a "Good" story..... that just doesn't seem fitting)

I also think "King of Kong" is a documentary that falls into the above accolades, so I guess I just love the human drama of it all

I'm glad to hear another good recommendation for The Times of Harvey Milk. I'm really interested in watching it.

BasicGreatGuy · 05-10-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

They have them for sale on the criterion site now:

http://www.criterion.com/shop/other

Thanks for the update. Ordered 5 cases and shipping was $7.95

greekak229 · 05-10-2011, 02:22 AM

Criterionforum has put up the packaging photos for Solaris, Great Dictator, Diabolique, and Pale Flower, if no one has checked those out yet.

capnnarcolepsy · 05-10-2011, 02:29 AM

I'm glad to hear the blank cases are back. Out of all the movies I've bought, I just today had my first ever broken case issue. I guess with all the buying it was bound to happen eventually.

On a movie note, I just watched "Kuroneko" the other night thanks to hulu plus and it was excellent. Can't wait for it to get the disc treatment, hopefully with "Onibaba" alongside it.

rock, stone · 05-10-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm so far behind in this thread, I don't even know what I've said thus far!

If I didn't say it, here it is:

I watched "The Times of Harvey Milk" recently, and thought it was an extremely well-put-together documentary, and certainly a story that kept my interest, and one in which I'll certainly view repeatedly (I can't say it was a "Good" story..... that just doesn't seem fitting)

I also think "King of Kong" is a documentary that falls into the above accolades, so I guess I just love the human drama of it all

If you like King of Kong, I would also strongly recommend seeing Anvil, Winnebago Man, and the recently released Marwencol. I'm trying not to buy more regular DVDs, but if I break down King of Kong will be on the list.

HuggyBear73 · 05-10-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

They have them for sale on the criterion site now:

http://www.criterion.com/shop/other

Thanks Hendershot! I looked on their site for these, but I guess I didn't look hard enough. Thanks again! -HB73

biglou114 · 05-10-2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Criterionforum has put up the packaging photos for Solaris, Great Dictator, Diabolique, and Pale Flower, if no one has checked those out yet.

I'm in love with The Great Dictator's Disc artwork.

greekak229 · 05-10-2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by biglou114

I'm in love with The Great Dictator's Disc artwork.

I have to agree. I also really like Diabolique's as well.

Elu · 05-10-2011, 04:08 AM

just received my broadcast news and yiyi from amz. one odd thing i noticed compared to my other criterions is the movies are sealed with the front blue criterion sticker, but the security sticker at the top of the case are missing on both. is this normal for everyone else?

giannirenna · 05-10-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Elu

just received my broadcast news and yiyi from amz. one odd thing i noticed compared to my other criterions is the movies are sealed with the front blue criterion sticker, but the security sticker at the top of the case are missing on both. is this normal for everyone else?

I don't think I've ever received a criterion with a security sticker on top...

Elu · 05-10-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by giannirenna

I don't think I've ever received a criterion with a security sticker on top...

hrm...might be hit or miss on some releases then. i have in the realm of the senses, wings of desire, and seventh seal with the criterion security sticker at the top. my crumb, yiyi, and broadcast news doesn't have one.

BohemianGraham · 05-10-2011, 10:35 AM

Although the sale is now over, some of the films stayed at the 20 dollar range! Sweet Smell of Success, Broadcast News, Army of Shadows, Fish Tank, and Shock Corridor are just some of the films staying at the 19.99-20.99 price range! Blow Out went up to 27.99 though.

I'm a bit miffed that I ordered Sweet Smell of Success a week early, and paid 25.99 for it. I'm not too miffed, as I can't be bothered to go through the hassle of returning it, since I live in Canada, and the 25.99 price point was still way less than the Canadian one. It was also worth the 25.99 price. Canadian Criterion prices are offensive! Broadcast News, which I got for the sale price, is literally 20 dollars more, while The Leopard, is currently 16 dollars more. When I bought it for the sale price, it was 25 dollars more! Canadians are getting hosed.

rkish · 05-10-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

If you like King of Kong, I would also strongly recommend seeing Anvil, Winnebago Man, and the recently released Marwencol. I'm trying not to buy more regular DVDs, but if I break down King of Kong will be on the list.

I rented and then bought Marwencol...a wonderful doc that has that "Crumb" oddness to it that makes it even more interesting.

jrmac2000 · 05-10-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

The Red Shoes is $18.99. Also, a number of other titles are now down to $24.99. Kagemusha, Walkabout, Mystery Train, Gimme Shelter to name a few from my price tracker.

Looks like A Christmas Tale, Crumb, The Last Metro, Repulsion, and Charade have been marked down as well.

Also I picked up Two Lane Blacktop and Night and Fog on DVD for killer prices

BohemianGraham · 05-10-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmac2000

Looks like A Christmas Tale, Crumb, The Last Metro, Repulsion, and Charade have been marked down as well.

Also I picked up Two Lane Blacktop and Night and Fog on DVD for killer prices

I saw that. I should have waited on Charade too I guess. Argh. Still cheaper than the Canadian price though.

Elu · 05-10-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Someone asked about this back during the last B&N sale, I think. My recollection is that Criterion stopped putting those stickers on the tops of the cases.

Ah.. that's a relief. Thanks.

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05-10-2011, 01:08 AM	#29623
giannirenna Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:California Blu-ray collection:442 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	I went ahead and picked up Fish Tank.

05-10-2011, 01:18 AM	#29624
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'm so far behind in this thread, I don't even know what I've said thus far! If I didn't say it, here it is: I watched "The Times of Harvey Milk" recently, and thought it was an extremely well-put-together documentary, and certainly a story that kept my interest, and one in which I'll certainly view repeatedly (I can't say it was a "Good" story..... that just doesn't seem fitting) I also think "King of Kong" is a documentary that falls into the above accolades, so I guess I just love the human drama of it all

05-10-2011, 02:22 AM	#29627
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Criterionforum has put up the packaging photos for Solaris, Great Dictator, Diabolique, and Pale Flower, if no one has checked those out yet.

05-10-2011, 02:29 AM	#29628
capnnarcolepsy Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:2982 Trading Score:1	I'm glad to hear the blank cases are back. Out of all the movies I've bought, I just today had my first ever broken case issue. I guess with all the buying it was bound to happen eventually. On a movie note, I just watched "Kuroneko" the other night thanks to hulu plus and it was excellent. Can't wait for it to get the disc treatment, hopefully with "Onibaba" alongside it.

05-10-2011, 04:08 AM	#29633
Elu Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:4082 DVD collection:146	just received my broadcast news and yiyi from amz. one odd thing i noticed compared to my other criterions is the movies are sealed with the front blue criterion sticker, but the security sticker at the top of the case are missing on both. is this normal for everyone else?

05-10-2011, 10:35 AM	#29636
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Although the sale is now over, some of the films stayed at the 20 dollar range! Sweet Smell of Success, Broadcast News, Army of Shadows, Fish Tank, and Shock Corridor are just some of the films staying at the 19.99-20.99 price range! Blow Out went up to 27.99 though. I'm a bit miffed that I ordered Sweet Smell of Success a week early, and paid 25.99 for it. I'm not too miffed, as I can't be bothered to go through the hassle of returning it, since I live in Canada, and the 25.99 price point was still way less than the Canadian one. It was also worth the 25.99 price. Canadian Criterion prices are offensive! Broadcast News, which I got for the sale price, is literally 20 dollars more, while The Leopard, is currently 16 dollars more. When I bought it for the sale price, it was 25 dollars more! Canadians are getting hosed.

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