The Criterion Collection

[dr.mabuse]

Originally Posted by JLTucker

Yes: the acting. It seems that the actors are overdoing it and the one actor with that goofy look on his face is very, very annoying.

Hm. I think you should look at it from another viewpoint. The film is Japanese and the Japanese culture is totally different (especially in 1587, which the film is settled in). So they also have a different style of expressing themselves.
Did you ever watch a medieval Shakespeare film? They also act different from what most people are used to see.
About that actor with that goofy look... Which one are you refering to? Toshiro Mifune?

[PowellPressburger]

DVDBeaver's Review for [I]La bataille d'Alger is up.

Would like to see some shots of the packaging. I have a feeling this is gonna be a title I will have to keep sending back for a replacement w/ amazon.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Offtopic: 68th Venice Film Festival line-up was announced today. New films from Roman Polanski, Andrea Arnold, David Cronenberg, Steve McQueen, Todd Solondz and other Criterion favorites.


Competition:[*]PHILIPPE GARREL - UN ÉTÉ BRULANT[/LIST]

Garrel's name should be included at the top of your post, considering he isn't a "Criterion Fav", and I think his work is better than those listed.

Criterion should show some people Garrel (in that I mean release his early films). One of my favs films from this past decade was by him (Regular Lovers, you can get on dvd already) and hopefully one day his films with Nico can see releases (where Criterion should step in, but I doubt it).

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by dr.mabuse

Hm. I think you should look at it from another viewpoint. The film is Japanese and the Japanese culture is totally different (especially in 1587, which the film is settled in). So they also have a different style of expressing themselves.
Did you ever watch a medieval Shakespeare film? They also act different from what most people are used to see.
About that actor with that goofy look... Which one are you refering to? Toshiro Mifune?

I think he's referring to that old man who gives out the goofy facial expressions. The one

[Show spoiler]who dies during the long battle sequence

[blu_brian]

How does the picture quality of the Criterion DVD version of The Great Dictator look? I checked DVDbeaver and I was going to assume the Criterion will look like the Warner Bros DVD.

I picked up the blu version for me and I'm wanting to get the DVD version for a coworker who's very much into WW II. It seems all of the blu's extras are on the second dvd.

[Monty70]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I think he's referring to that old man who gives out the goofy facial expressions. The one

[Show spoiler]who dies during the long battle sequence

I love the old farmer that you are talking about, some of his facial expressions and physical gestures are priceless.


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I tend to gravitate towards characters like this. Angu Ayah in Black Narcissus is another of my favs.

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[myka22]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Sooo, Deep Discount, do they charge right when the order's placed or when the item eventually ships? Yes? No? Maybe so? Anyone? Anyone?

I'm wondering too, does anyone know?

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by ParticleDan

Yes. I sent a note to both John Mulvaney and the generic store email about a badly damaged booklet. It took some time, but I ended up getting a response requesting my mailing address so a new booklet could be sent. I'm very impressed with their customer service.

Thanks! You have encouraged me to email and ask about a few damaged things that bug me to no end.

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I watched The Great Dictator last night, and while I enjoyed it, I just didn't love it. It seemed like I was expecting so much, with all the hype surounding it, but it didn't quite pay off. I would watch it again, but not sure if I actually want to own it. Perhaps I shouldn't have watched it immediately after Hausu.

I've learned never to envision what to expect from a movie or hype it. I actually psych myself into thinking its probably not going to be that good. When ever you build expectations you will almost always be let down. Just like a book to a movie your mind has its own unique way of 'seeing' what you imagine. I'm almost never let down by movies and always find something to make the journey worthwhile.

Originally Posted by greekak229

Sooo, Deep Discount, do they charge right when the order's placed or when the item eventually ships? Yes? No? Maybe so? Anyone? Anyone?

When it ships. At least in my experience with them.

[GilliamsBrazil]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Yes, thanks to the OP (GilliamsBrazil?) regarding the $5 off code. I didn't use it for The Killing but I did get something else with free shipping for under $20, over half off.

It was blkhrt, actually!

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Banned User

Thanks! You have encourage me to email and ask about a few damaged things that bug me to no end.

I've learned never to envision what to expect from a movie or hype it. I actually psych myself into thinking its probably not going to be that good. When ever you build expectations you will almost always be let down. Just like a book to a movie your mind has its own unique way of 'seeing' what you imagine. I'm almost never let down by movies and always find something to make the journey worthwhile.

When it ships. At least in my experience with them.

Oh it was an enjoyable film, it's just that I'd have to be in the right mood to really enjoy it, and I clearly wasn't when I watched it. I think once I do a wishlist purge, and get the ones I really want, I may go back to ones like TGD watch them again, and add them back as the second wave of CCs I want. Right now I have a wishlist of about 30 CC films on BD, and I need to pick and choose which ones I really want, instead of blind buying willy nilly, as much as I enjoy blind buying.

[Dustin Putman]

What do you think the chances are of Criterion releasing La Dolce Vita? Seems tailor-made for them.

[tama]

Just picked up KISS ME DEADLY & PALE FLOWER and Barnes. Can't wait to view them both this weekend.

[Barrysupreme]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I feel like I should give Wages of Fear another go, as I also saw it when I was much younger. I've been re-visiting a few films over the last few years and have found greater appreciation has come with my own maturity.

Also, your avatar is so great - I just tracked down the full-sized picture

Yes you should give it another go, you owe it to yourself. I fully agree what you're saying about great appreciation for films comes with maturity, yeah I like the avatar too, where did you find the full size pic?

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Has anyone used Netflix instant to check out Criterions before purchasing?

I do that all the time. But I am canceling netflix soon. I also use Hulu+ and youtube, which has a suprising number of Criterions if you know where to look.

[The Dark Uniter]

Originally Posted by JLTucker

Yes: the acting. It seems that the actors are overdoing it and the one actor with that goofy look on his face is very, very annoying.

I kinda agree. I liked Seven Samurai however, its not that great to me. Maybe because I've seen Yojimbo before it....still I prefer Yojimbo and High and Low over it.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

In the case of the order I placed this week, when it ships. This is my first order with them.

Alright, sweet. 'Cause I'm gonna order The Killing for $18 or so. Here's hopping I get it early.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Alright, sweet. 'Cause I'm gonna order The Killing for $18 or so. Here's hopping I get it early.

I pre-ordered The Killing as well and they charged it now, but I don't believe they process it through until it ships. I had a similar situation with the Star Wars BD set. They charged it, and it sat there about 1 week before it came off my charge (my CC company indicated that if they don't process the charge in 1 week it automatically comes off). They probably just want to make sure the account is valid and has enough credit.

[Crimson King]

I've seen a few Orson Welles films and enjoyed them: Citizen Kane, The Stranger, etc.

Is the Mr. Arkadin 3-DVD worth picking up w/ the $8 off coupon?
I have never seen the film before.

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by BillyJack

I've seen a few Orson Welles films and enjoyed them: Citizen Kane, The Stranger, etc.

Is the Mr. Arkadin 3-DVD worth picking up w/ the $8 off coupon?
I have never seen the film before.

what $8 off coupon??

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by aggienader08

what $8 off coupon??

B&N has a printable $8 off DVD coupon for members