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Brad1963 · 08-04-2011, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

FYI, your top 20 might be the best I've ever seen. The movie that impresses me most on your list is Sullivan's Travels! :thumbsup

I'll post a quick list myself:
The Graduate, 2001:ASO, Taxi Driver, Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump, Rushmore, TGTBATU, Requiem for a Dream, Diving Bell & the Butterfly, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Sullivan's Travels, Sunset Blvd, Ben-Hur, American Beauty, Dark City, Man Who Wasn't There, Ace in the Hole, Caddyshack, Manchurian Candidate (62).
A few movies that very narrowly miss this list are Vertigo, Jules & Jim, La Jetee, Persona, Le Samourai, and Network.

Thanks, I am a big Sturges fan. Good list yourself.

ShellOilJunior · 08-04-2011, 05:07 AM

Anyone excited for THE FOUR FEATHERS?

I finally got around to watching the recorded TCM broadcast of it. While certainly not a bad film it just didn't do much for me. I found it to be too stuffy and uneven. Although, I know some people will buy it because of its cover art.

Tom Hiddleston · 08-04-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Anyone excited for THE FOUR FEATHERS?

I finally got around to watching the recorded TCM broadcast of it. While certainly not a bad film it just didn't do much for me. I found it to be too stuffy and uneven. Although, I know some people will buy it because of its cover art.

I've never seen it before, and netflix does not have the DVD, suprise suprise.

I can probably watch it on youtube. I do want to see it.

ranitasus · 08-04-2011, 05:55 AM

came home with these

Wildcat47 · 08-04-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Anyone excited for THE FOUR FEATHERS?

I finally got around to watching the recorded TCM broadcast of it. While certainly not a bad film it just didn't do much for me. I found it to be too stuffy and uneven. Although, I know some people will buy it because of its cover art.

I watched it on DVR courtesy of TCM as well. I did enjoy the movie though. Am looking forward to the upcoming release now.

Daigoro · 08-04-2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Now I'm questioning your username

seriously.

go make a fine meal, watch the movie, and make sweet love to that woman immediately!

Al_The_Strange · 08-04-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cocophone

I've found the Double Life has lots of rewatch value. One of my favorite criterions. I'm patiently waiting for the bluray box set of the Three Colors Trilogy this fall.

It might grow on me, we'll see.

Bunk123 · 08-04-2011, 07:05 AM

My final tally for the B&B sale.

trombone dixie · 08-04-2011, 08:13 AM

My haul from the sale. Oh and I just received my car registration renewal. What I spent on this sale could have covered registration, emissions, safety and new windshield. Oh well...

octagon · 08-04-2011, 09:32 AM

Not seeing enough People on Sunday, people.

Start adding that to your Nov lists - you won't regret it.

BohemianGraham · 08-04-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

Still might as well wait for the next sale. Otherwise those prices are basically paying double, actually MORE than double. Regardless of what Amazon is charging, those are still terrible prices to play for any single blu-ray.

There's a few Criterions that Amazon still sells at close to $20 (Blow Out, Paths of Glory), Walmart.com had a few under $20 last time I checked as well. I think that's still alot even though getting anywhere close to $20 about as good as it usually gets outside of B&N sale. Going over $30+ is just crazy IMO.

Monterey Pop is a two disc set, unlike the others listed. Also, it's still cheaper than the Canadian retail prices, both online and in B&M stores. Wal-Mart doesn't sell Criterions where I live. Most Canadians can't get BDs, let alone Criterions, for under 20 bucks. Sometimes it's cheaper to pay the 25 on a new release, than it is to import it for under 20, because tax and shipping drive the price back up. In this case, although Monterey is more than what it was on sale, it's still cheaper than Amazon US and CA, and places like HMV. B&N charges less tax and shipping for Canadians than Amazon does.

exolstice · 08-04-2011, 12:22 PM

Canadians really do get screwed when it comes to media prices, especially on Criterions.

Monty70 · 08-04-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Not seeing enough People on Sunday, people.

Start adding that to your Nov lists - you won't regret it.

+1
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this film. (Great Blu-ray)

Kessel Run · 08-04-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by exolstice

Canadians really do get screwed when it comes to media prices, especially on Criterions.

Yeah isn't this the truth. I wish they would change their MSRP's as they are priced $10-$15 dollars higher for Canadians, despite our dollar being at par or above the US dollar for some time now.

georgec · 08-04-2011, 01:37 PM

I'd love Rushmore to come out on BD, but the DVD has been out of print for some time, no?

Crimson King · 08-04-2011, 01:38 PM

Finally got to watching "Bigger Than Life" which I bought a few Criterion sales ago, damn great film, great performnaces by all. Incredible Cinemascope transfer, AQ was great too. Watched a couple of the stellar suppilmantals too, 5 star package from CC!
Just a good a film as director Nicholas Ray's more known "Rebel Without a Cause" imo.

(of course I want that on blu as well)

ccfixx · 08-04-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by georgec

I'd love Rushmore to come out on BD, but the DVD has been out of print for some time, no?

No, the DVD is still in-print. Even though many online retailers may not have it, the disc is readily available from Criterion's site with no hint of it ever going OOP.

BohemianGraham · 08-04-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yoink_69

Yeah isn't this the truth. I wish they would change their MSRP's as they are priced $10-$15 dollars higher for Canadians, despite our dollar being at par or above the US dollar for some time now.

It's the same with everything, books are still higher in stores, although they have knocked down the price of them online. Clothing is also more expensive. Electronics, on the other hand, are about par, or sometimes cheaper. It's a pain, but it's something we unfortunately have to live with. I was just pointing out some of the pricing differences in case people missed the sale. B

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

Finally got to watching "Bigger Than Life" which I bought a few Criterion sales ago, damn great film, great performnaces by all. Incredible Cinemascope transfer, AQ was great too. Watched a couple of the stellar suppilmantals too, 5 star package from CC!
Just a good a film as director Nicholas Ray's more known "Rebel Without a Cause" imo.

(of course I want that on blu as well)

Bigger Than Life is one of my favourite Blind Buys/Criterions. James Mason and Walter Matthau were just fantastic. I thgouht BTL was better than RWAC, although I enjoyed RWAC greatly. I honestly though East of Eden and Giant were better James Dean films, but everyone always hypes up RWAT.

htom · 08-04-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

After checking which Criterion titles have won the Palm d'Or at Cannes I started wondering something (It's absolutely out of topic

). Is there a director in the world who has won each of the top-prizes at the "Big Three" (Cannes, Berlin, Venice)?

Clouzot (at Cannes 1953, it was the Grand Prix as the Palme D'Or was not yet established)
Antonioni
Altman

Crimson King · 08-04-2011, 02:43 PM

totally psyched that "If...." is getting a blu release, a British film classic IMO!

08-04-2011, 08:13 AM	#33949
trombone dixie Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Salty City, UT Blu-ray collection:925 Trading Score:63	My haul from the sale. Oh and I just received my car registration renewal. What I spent on this sale could have covered registration, emissions, safety and new windshield. Oh well... Last edited by trombone dixie; 08-04-2011 at 08:15 AM.

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08-04-2011, 05:07 AM	#33942
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Anyone excited for THE FOUR FEATHERS? I finally got around to watching the recorded TCM broadcast of it. While certainly not a bad film it just didn't do much for me. I found it to be too stuffy and uneven. Although, I know some people will buy it because of its cover art.

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ranitasus Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Sherman Oaks, Cali Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:1226 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:12	came home with these

08-04-2011, 07:05 AM	#33948
Bunk123 Banned Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:58	My final tally for the B&B sale.

08-04-2011, 09:32 AM	#33950
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Not seeing enough People on Sunday, people. Start adding that to your Nov lists - you won't regret it.

08-04-2011, 12:22 PM	#33952
exolstice Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:1017 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:5	Canadians really do get screwed when it comes to media prices, especially on Criterions.

08-04-2011, 01:37 PM	#33955
georgec Expert Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:195	I'd love Rushmore to come out on BD, but the DVD has been out of print for some time, no?

08-04-2011, 01:38 PM	#33956
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Finally got to watching "Bigger Than Life" which I bought a few Criterion sales ago, damn great film, great performnaces by all. Incredible Cinemascope transfer, AQ was great too. Watched a couple of the stellar suppilmantals too, 5 star package from CC! Just a good a film as director Nicholas Ray's more known "Rebel Without a Cause" imo. (of course I want that on blu as well)

08-04-2011, 02:43 PM	#33960
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	totally psyched that "If...." is getting a blu release, a British film classic IMO!

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