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surfdude12 · 11-11-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Hehe...now you will want to watch the sequels via the boxset "The Adventures of Antoine Doinel" which you can get cheap from the Criterion sale.

sequels???

oh great, thanks kndy!!! i just bought 6 today!!
no just kiddin, thanks bro, i'll definitely look into it now!

best blind buy i've ever made, so i'm definitely an overnight diehard fan. anything with this guy's name on it will be in my library.

crey014 · 11-11-2009, 11:24 AM

I wish I can watch that movie for the first time, again.

PowellPressburger · 11-11-2009, 01:11 PM

Anyone able to confirm if the BDs are part of the sale. Noticed For All Mankind is just a 20% off price online... was wondering if those were excluded from the in store sale or?

banned user105 · 11-11-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Anyone able to confirm if the BDs are part of the sale. Noticed For All Mankind is just a 20% off price online... was wondering if those were excluded from the in store sale or?

Yes, multiple people have confirmed already that ALL titles are part of the sale. Additionally, all Blu-Rays are now 50% off online.

anomynous · 11-11-2009, 03:25 PM

Just got Repulsion, Playtime, The Third Man & The 400 Blows from Barnes and Noble.com for ~$76 shipped.

I don't remember, is the 400 Blows a digipack or plastic case?

aggienader08 · 11-11-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

Well this sucks. I had forgotten that my local Barnes and Noble doesn't have a movie section (books only). I sure do hope they get their act together on the website. I was really hoping to get The Seventh Seal and The 400 Blows.

You should still be able to order any films you want to the location even though they don't have a movie section. It just takes a couple o days.

rezpekt · 11-11-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

I don't remember, is the 400 Blows a digipack or plastic case?

Digipack.

banned user105 · 11-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anomynous

Just got Repulsion, Playtime, The Third Man & The 400 Blows from Barnes and Noble.com for ~$76 shipped.

I don't remember, is the 400 Blows a digipack or plastic case?

digipak

And you overpaid

anomynous · 11-11-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

digipak

And you overpaid

I'm not a Barnes & Noble member, so not really.

I don't want to bother with signing up just to cancel it 2 weeks from now

Cheerupemokid · 11-11-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Again, I wasn't trying to pull you away from Made in USA (I love Godard's 66'-67' period), so hopefully you didn't think I was. I just know alot of people who don't like Made in USA and didn't want you to get turned off by his work because you probably didn't understand it. That's all.

Hope you enjoy it as I did. Oh and be sure to check out the features. Really good stuff.

Didn't think that at all.

I definitely always appreciate a word of advice from a fellow film fan.

Hoping to watch one or two movies today. My girlfriend has shown great interest in The Seventh Seal, so that will definitely be on the agenda.

Dave_6 · 11-11-2009, 03:58 PM

I noticed Amazon has Wings of Desire and Benjamin Button at $19.99 each. Hopefully that means they will be dropping all the Criterion titles to that price shortly.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 11-11-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_6

I noticed Amazon has Wings of Desire and Benjamin Button at $19.99 each. Hopefully that means they will be dropping all the Criterion titles to that price shortly.

That would be great. No tax (unlike B&N) and free shipping for anything over $25. I'm not sure whether B&N offers free shipping or not.

iori · 11-11-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_6

I noticed Amazon has Wings of Desire and Benjamin Button at $19.99 each. Hopefully that means they will be dropping all the Criterion titles to that price shortly.

Thanks for the info, just ordered it with some other stuff.

aggienader08 · 11-11-2009, 04:28 PM

I know this is way early, but I know of Criterion's love for Wes Anderson. Does anyone think we may see The Fantastic Mr. Fox get a Criterion release? + will it ignite the releases of Anderson's other films?

kndy · 11-11-2009, 04:36 PM

Now with all Blu-ray’s 50% off online….just trying to see which ones are the best titles to go for…I own a few of Criterion Blu’s already already but for those who purchased these, which one of these are worth it? If you had to buy one or two from this list which one would you recommend.

a. Repulsion
b. Howards End
c. Monsoon Wedding
d. Kagemusha
e. Complete Monterey Pop Festival
f. The Last Emperor

The six titles I still have yet to get. Well, seven… I still haven’t purchased “Wages of Fear”, I know many people enjoy the film but if its as bleak like “Arlington Road” bleak (which I absolutely disliked because of that), I know it’s not for me.

I thought about “Howards End” but noticed that most of what I read is “great visuals, dry story” and “The Last Emperor” (great film, but presented in the wrong aspect ratio). And for “Repulsion”, as much as I would like to own it for I am a fan of Deneuve, I watched it before but it’s not something I can watch repeatedly.

Complete Monterey Pop Festival…Reading reviews of it seems like a fun release but I realize those people are quite passionate about the music. As much I was raised listening to that music and still listen to some of it today, not sure if I have the same passion as others who enjoyed it. So, I think I’ll pass.

But I’m think of “Kagemusha”….“Monsoon Wedding” is the question mark…Since I know nothing about it.

kndy · 11-11-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

That would be great. No tax (unlike B&N) and free shipping for anything over $25. I'm not sure whether B&N offers free shipping or not.

If you guys are looking for a cheap title (Criterion/Janus) to get the free online shipping at $25 and more... I recommend: The Red Balloon/White Mane or Night and Fog which is like $7.49. DVD's but both are worth owning.

hidaniel · 11-11-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kndy

a. Repulsion
b. Howards End
c. Monsoon Wedding
d. Kagemusha
e. Complete Monterey Pop Festival
f. The Last Emperor

If you haven't seen The Last Emperor it's a great film. I don't understand the aspect ratio complaints. It's not like Criterion arbitrarily decided on the ar, it's what the cinematographer Vittorio Storaro wanted. To me it's akin to complaining about a director's cut.

Monsoon Wedding is a fun/funny movie, certainly not a classic but a good watch.

Kagemusha, it's Kurasawa, I don't think I need to sing his praises -- if you haven't seen it you just should.

Howard's End, invite your grandmother over and watch it together. She'll appreciate it.

Repulsion I found irritating the first time I tried to watch it and only managed to get half way through it. I generally really enjoy Polanski, Cul-de-sac and Knife in the Water are two of my favorite movies. I'll just have to try again and hope it gets better. It's personal taste but Deneuve is vapid and annoying.

Beta Man · 11-11-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hidaniel

Howard's End, invite your grandmother over and watch it together. She'll appreciate it.

I resemble that statement

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It's personal taste but Deneuve is vapid and annoying.

hidaniel · 11-11-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

There is only so much staring off scene and then slowly with a blank expression turning towards the camera in a 1/4 or 1/2 profile that I can take.

aggienader08 · 11-11-2009, 08:50 PM

Just got back from B&N and bought 'Breathless' and 'Monsoon Wedding'! Are these any good? They're obviously blind buys.

11-11-2009, 04:36 PM	#3495
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	Now with all Blu-ray’s 50% off online….just trying to see which ones are the best titles to go for…I own a few of Criterion Blu’s already already but for those who purchased these, which one of these are worth it? If you had to buy one or two from this list which one would you recommend. a. Repulsion b. Howards End c. Monsoon Wedding d. Kagemusha e. Complete Monterey Pop Festival f. The Last Emperor The six titles I still have yet to get. Well, seven… I still haven’t purchased “Wages of Fear”, I know many people enjoy the film but if its as bleak like “Arlington Road” bleak (which I absolutely disliked because of that), I know it’s not for me. I thought about “Howards End” but noticed that most of what I read is “great visuals, dry story” and “The Last Emperor” (great film, but presented in the wrong aspect ratio). And for “Repulsion”, as much as I would like to own it for I am a fan of Deneuve, I watched it before but it’s not something I can watch repeatedly. Complete Monterey Pop Festival…Reading reviews of it seems like a fun release but I realize those people are quite passionate about the music. As much I was raised listening to that music and still listen to some of it today, not sure if I have the same passion as others who enjoyed it. So, I think I’ll pass. But I’m think of “Kagemusha”….“Monsoon Wedding” is the question mark…Since I know nothing about it. Last edited by kndy; 11-11-2009 at 04:40 PM.

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11-11-2009, 11:24 AM	#3482
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	I wish I can watch that movie for the first time, again.

11-11-2009, 01:11 PM	#3483
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11-11-2009, 03:25 PM	#3485
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11-11-2009, 03:58 PM	#3491
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11-11-2009, 04:28 PM	#3494
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I know this is way early, but I know of Criterion's love for Wes Anderson. Does anyone think we may see The Fantastic Mr. Fox get a Criterion release? + will it ignite the releases of Anderson's other films?

11-11-2009, 08:50 PM	#3500
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Just got back from B&N and bought 'Breathless' and 'Monsoon Wedding'! Are these any good? They're obviously blind buys.

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