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ccfixx · 08-19-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Not that anyone cares

I'll second this!

Banned User · 08-19-2011, 01:27 PM

Finished The Killers Kiss last night. Excellent release. Two movies one price!

I can't help wonderign what other great titles Criterion will be able to pry from MGM. I'm hoping for some more classics. Maybe The Asphalt Jungle. Hmmmm. I wonder who has the rights now to Blood For Dracula. I'd love to see a Bluray of it.

Monty70 · 08-19-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Finished The Killers Kiss last night. Excellent release. Two movies one price!

I can't help wonderign what other great titles Criterion will be able to pry from MGM. I'm hoping for some more classics. Maybe The Asphalt Jungle. Hmmmm. I wonder who has the rights now to Blood For Dracula. I'd love to see a Bluray of it.

The Asphalt Jungle is the best heist film I've seen. (would make an excellent addition to the CC IMO)

I checked out The Killing Blu-ray last night, the A/V looked very nice. Killer's Kiss is a great extra, I just don't see it holding up on repeat viewings like some of the other Noir that Criterion has released of late.

Does anyone think that El Espinazo del Diablo has a chance of getting a spine number?

toddly6666 · 08-19-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by whbinder

Hmm...

My guesses:
Talk to Her
Matador (Almadovar)
Viridiana
The Furies
Carmen
Jamon Jamon
The Sun Also Rises
Touch of Evil

scottpcusa · 08-19-2011, 02:11 PM

A BD Netflix copy of Life During Wartime arrived in my mailbox yesterday and I watched it last night. I couldn't get into it. I had no interest in the characters or the story. In the film's defense, I have never seen Happiness. Is there anyone who absolutely adores this film? I have scratched it off my "Criterion BD's I want to purchase and watch again" list.

Banned User · 08-19-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

I checked out The Killing Blu-ray last night, the A/V looked very nice. Killer's Kiss is a great extra, I just don't see it holding up on repeat viewings like some of the other Noir that Criterion has released of late.

I don't know I think the New York imagery alone warrants repeat viewings. The locations seem to build their own atmosphere in the film for me.. While I found a lot of things that were clunky in the film it had a lot of strong points IMO. Especially for such a small budget. Still have yet to see Fear and Desire.

AlbinoPriest · 08-19-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

The only Burtons I really dislike are Mars attacks and Planet of the Apes. Planet of the Apes is his worst, not alice. Or is it so bad that you forgot about it?

The newer ones still entertain me, although I do feel like Burton has put himself into a bit of a rut, with casting Depp and Bonham-Carter over and over again in almost the same type of roles. It will be interesting to see how Dark Shadows plays out.

That is exactly what happened, funnily enough. But I have to disagree about Mars Attacks. I find that one quite funny. I've always thought that it accomplishes just what Burton was going for. Again, I may bot like it just as much as I used to, but it is one of the few Burton films I will stay and watch if I run I to it flipping through TV stations.

GuruAskew · 08-19-2011, 03:14 PM

"Ed Wood" (the last Burton-directed movie to hit Blu-ray) is Disney-controlled via Touchstone and the recent "Rushmore" announcement would suggest they're now opening to licensing to Criterion but it doesn't really need a Criterion release. The DVD was reasonably-packed with commentary, deleted scenes etc. and if Disney just released those extras along with the film itself in HD (which is what WHV is doing with "Pee-wee's Big Adventure") we'd be set. The theatrical release "Dark Shadows" will be a good chance for them to release it to cash in.

I always wonder why people just want Criterion to arbitrarily release movies that are already well-represented otherwise. They're not the only game in town even if they did essentially create the Special Edition formula.

wilky61 · 08-19-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I don't know I think the New York imagery alone warrants repeat viewings. The locations seem to build their own atmosphere in the film for me.. While I found a lot of things that were clunky in the film it had a lot of strong points IMO. Especially for such a small budget. Still have yet to see Fear and Desire.

I actually enjoyed KK more than The Killing because of the cinematography in the latter and the narration in the former (a turnoff for me).

I still love The Killing, though; I'm just saying I was very impressed by KK.

AlbinoPriest · 08-19-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GuruAskew

"Ed Wood" (the last Burton-directed movie to hit Blu-ray) is Disney-controlled via Touchstone and the recent "Rushmore" announcement would suggest they're now opening to licensing to Criterion but it doesn't really need a Criterion release. The DVD was reasonably-packed with commentary, deleted scenes etc. and if Disney just released those extras along with the film itself in HD (which is what WHV is doing with "Pee-wee's Big Adventure") we'd be set. The theatrical release "Dark Shadows" will be a good chance for them to release it to cash in.

I always wonder why people just want Criterion to arbitrarily release movies that are already well-represented otherwise. They're not the only game in town even if they did essentially create the Special Edition formula.

Agreed. As long as Ed Wood gets a good release, I'll be pleased.

Barrysupreme · 08-19-2011, 03:26 PM

Came home today to a bag of goodies from planetaxel:

Orpheus
If...
Complete Jean Vigo

with these and recent arrivals of Gomorrah, Secret Sunshine, Leon Morin, Priest, The Music Room, it's going to be one hell of an awesome weekend

Rodyon Raskolnikov · 08-19-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BazMoney81

Came home today to a bag of goodies from planetaxel:

Orpheus
If...
Complete Jean Vigo

Got my Jean Vigo set too and it's beautiful! Viva Planet Axel!

Banned User · 08-19-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

I actually enjoyed KK more than The Killing because of the cinematography in the latter and the narration in the former (a turnoff for me).

I still love The Killing, though; I'm just saying I was very impressed by KK.

I've never cared for narration in a movie. Which brings up a question. The producer Harris on the disc comments that at the preview of The Killing audiences were confused. He also states this was a concern of the studio as well. Because of this Harris and Kubrick set upon re-editing the film to make it more linear before eventually abandoning that idea. Harris never mentions in the interview whether the narration was thrust upon them by the studio or not. Also no remark on whether the narration was a part of the original cut or added at the time they decided against re-editing it. He does mention Kubrick disliked narration so I was curious if there is any hard evidence about what really happened. I wish there was a way to view the movie without the narration.

GilliamsBrazil · 08-19-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

I actually enjoyed KK more than The Killing because of the cinematography in the latter and the narration in the former (a turnoff for me).

I still love The Killing, though; I'm just saying I was very impressed by KK.

A little mixed up there!

wilky61 · 08-19-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I've never cared for Narration in a movie either. Which brings up a point. The producer Harris on the disc comments that at the preview of The Killing audiences were confused. He also states this was a concern of the studio as well. Because of this Harris and Kubrick set upon re-editing the film to make it more linear before eventually abandoning that idea. Harris never mentions in the interview whether the narration was thrust upon them by the studio or not. Also no remark on whether the narration was a part of the original cut or added at the time they decided against re-editing it. He does mention Kubrick disliked narration so I was curious if there is any hard evidence about his final decision. I wish there was a way to view the movie without the narration.

Yet Kubrick decided to add a narrator to Barry Lyndon to tell the viewer what happens before it actually happens. Bleh.

Yeah, I also wish that I could view The Killing without the narration spelling everything out.

EDIT: Oh yeah, Gilliam, I switched latter/former in that post. Oops. Obviously I meant that I was impressed by the cinematography in Killer's Kiss and a bit frustrated with the narration in The Killing.

PowellPressburger · 08-19-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BazMoney81

Came home today to a bag of goodies from planetaxel:

Orpheus
If...
Complete Jean Vigo

with these and recent arrivals of Gomorrah, Secret Sunshine, Leon Morin, Priest, The Music Room, it's going to be one hell of an awesome weekend

Really jealous esp for if...Dying for 3 Women in September more than anything.

Barrysupreme · 08-19-2011, 03:58 PM

Very much looking forward to 3 Woman too, September is going to be good, not as good as November though

AlbinoPriest · 08-19-2011, 04:17 PM

I've got Vigo on per-orden fron Amazon, since apparently Planet Axel doesn't ship to Mexico, so it's obviously not here just yet, but I can't wait. Really jealous of the ones that have received it already. Hope you can share sone thoughts on the collection once you've gone through it.

deltasun · 08-19-2011, 04:35 PM

Algiers just got dropped off. Looking forward to popping this baby in in a few since work's a bit light this morning...

I'd like to hear people's thoughts on Vigo.

rebelmswar · 08-19-2011, 04:43 PM

I have now had two copies of "Videodrome" delivered that have both been broken by being crushed, bloody USPS. Amazon is overnighting me another copy today.

Watched Charade last night and found it great, such a fun movie. I am so glad that I have found this collection and you members that discuss them in such detail.

It is much appreciated to a classic movie newb like myself.

08-19-2011, 02:11 PM	#35085
scottpcusa Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Hawaii (in my dreams) 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:3	Life During Wartime A BD Netflix copy of Life During Wartime arrived in my mailbox yesterday and I watched it last night. I couldn't get into it. I had no interest in the characters or the story. In the film's defense, I have never seen Happiness. Is there anyone who absolutely adores this film? I have scratched it off my "Criterion BD's I want to purchase and watch again" list.

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08-19-2011, 01:27 PM	#35082
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2388 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Finished The Killers Kiss last night. Excellent release. Two movies one price! I can't help wonderign what other great titles Criterion will be able to pry from MGM. I'm hoping for some more classics. Maybe The Asphalt Jungle. Hmmmm. I wonder who has the rights now to Blood For Dracula. I'd love to see a Bluray of it.

08-19-2011, 03:14 PM	#35088
GuruAskew Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:393	"Ed Wood" (the last Burton-directed movie to hit Blu-ray) is Disney-controlled via Touchstone and the recent "Rushmore" announcement would suggest they're now opening to licensing to Criterion but it doesn't really need a Criterion release. The DVD was reasonably-packed with commentary, deleted scenes etc. and if Disney just released those extras along with the film itself in HD (which is what WHV is doing with "Pee-wee's Big Adventure") we'd be set. The theatrical release "Dark Shadows" will be a good chance for them to release it to cash in. I always wonder why people just want Criterion to arbitrarily release movies that are already well-represented otherwise. They're not the only game in town even if they did essentially create the Special Edition formula.

08-19-2011, 03:26 PM	#35091
Barrysupreme Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:U.K Blu-ray collection:409	Came home today to a bag of goodies from planetaxel: Orpheus If... Complete Jean Vigo with these and recent arrivals of Gomorrah, Secret Sunshine, Leon Morin, Priest, The Music Room, it's going to be one hell of an awesome weekend

08-19-2011, 03:58 PM	#35097
Barrysupreme Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:U.K Blu-ray collection:409	Very much looking forward to 3 Woman too, September is going to be good, not as good as November though

08-19-2011, 04:17 PM	#35098
AlbinoPriest Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:170 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've got Vigo on per-orden fron Amazon, since apparently Planet Axel doesn't ship to Mexico, so it's obviously not here just yet, but I can't wait. Really jealous of the ones that have received it already. Hope you can share sone thoughts on the collection once you've gone through it.

08-19-2011, 04:35 PM	#35099
deltasun Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:5593 ft above sea level 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:2899 DVD collection:36 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1205	Algiers just got dropped off. Looking forward to popping this baby in in a few since work's a bit light this morning... I'd like to hear people's thoughts on Vigo.

08-19-2011, 04:43 PM	#35100
rebelmswar Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:177 Trading Score:3	I have now had two copies of "Videodrome" delivered that have both been broken by being crushed, bloody USPS. Amazon is overnighting me another copy today. Watched Charade last night and found it great, such a fun movie. I am so glad that I have found this collection and you members that discuss them in such detail. It is much appreciated to a classic movie newb like myself.

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