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Shout92 · 08-20-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Benchman

I really hope does a Scorsese movie soon, especially Mean Streets, I would be ecstatic

Last Temptation of Christ is on Criterion DVD, so perhaps a blu-ray upgrade is in the works? (especially considering it is being removed from Netflix instant watch)

oildude · 08-20-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

I was a little too young (I was about to turn seven) to appreciate the moon landing itself (though I have very, very fond memories of the jigsaw puzzles and model kits and all the snacks at the party) but my Grandfather *loved* it all and we would always stop whatever we were doing to watch a launch on tv or to try to catch Skylab flash overhead.

It was extremely cool.

I was alive in 1968 but too young to remember Apollo 11. However, growing up as a kid in the 70's, one of my fondest memories is the toys that came out related to the Apollo program. Major Matt Mason!!

And his Space Station and Moon Walker, later they added other astronauts, and finally went into sci-fi territory with space monsters. All good quality toys, not nearly as big as the old GI Joes, but good sized figures made of hard rubber that had gripper hands to hold tools, and zero gravity boots that locked into the space station floor. That station was no crap toy, it was almost as tall as me!

For All Mankind captures the story of a great human event as cinematic poetry, and for me brings alive memories of some of the coolest toys ever made.

drbikeshorts · 08-20-2011, 12:48 PM

I haven't seen much talk here about the new release of Orpheus.
Is anyone planning on getting it?
I'm pretty sure I saw it or Blood of a Poet many years ago, but I can't remember which.
Is it best to see the trilogy in order or are they independent films?
Is there any indication that the other two films will be upgraded?

Monty70 · 08-20-2011, 12:52 PM

Tim Carey is the best. The article over at Criterion.com states that his picture was included in the photo shoot for the Sgt. Pepper's album cover. I could watch his scenes from The Killing all day.

[Show spoiler]

BluPops · 08-20-2011, 12:52 PM

My email said mine was ready to ship... in late Oct! I guess because I also ordered Island of Lost Souls (and I guess I checked the "ship all together" box).
Sokay. Got plenty to watch until then...

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Originally Posted by tama

I ordered The Battle of Algiers through B&N when they had there one day sale for 24.99...but I received an email this morning that my order is scheduled to ship out on Sept. 7th. Does this sound right to anyone who's ordered through them before? It was my first time through B&N

Zen_Amako · 08-20-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by moumou

It's quite sad that Criterion has decided to opt for Region A-locked releases. Otherwise I probably would have bought the majority of the movies.

Oh, well.

Why not pick up a cheap region free player?

I've never really understood why some film enthusiasts limit themselves to releases from one region. My region free BD player cost me about what I'd pay for 3 Criterion BDs.

Aristide Massaccesi · 08-20-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I've never really understood why some film enthusiasts limit themselves to releases from one region.

This baffles me as well. Wether you're limited to region A or B, you miss out on a lot of great films.

greekak229 · 08-20-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

Tim Carey is the best. The article over at Criterion.com states that his picture was included in the photo shoot for the Sgt. Pepper's album cover. I could watch his scenes from The Killing all day.

I agree. He's so good in The Killing.

Phantom Zone · 08-20-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by moumou

It's quite sad that Criterion has decided to opt for Region A-locked releases. Otherwise I probably would have bought the majority of the movies.

Oh, well.

Like Zen says...buy 'the majority of the movies' bar 3 or 4 and you'll have paid for the MR BD player...

dan21 · 08-20-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Why not pick up a cheap region free player?

I've never really understood why some film enthusiasts limit themselves to releases from one region. My region free BD player cost me about what I'd pay for 3 Criterion BDs.

Same here, they're not extremely expensive, I think I bought mine for around £100. To be fair to Criterion I'm pretty sure the rights they own to films restricts them to North American releases

SlickDamian · 08-20-2011, 07:22 PM

Watched Pale Flower last night for the first time. Wow! What a great film! For sure it's one of my favorite Criterions so far. A little gem in the Collection, definitely. A really nice disc by Criterion as well. Very impressed with it.

Army of Shadows tonight. That is the last one for me from the B&N sale that has arrived, still waiting for Kiss Me Deadly and The Double Life of Veronique to show up. Excited about these as well.

The Three Colors trilogy and Rushmore are looking very nice in November.

GuruAskew · 08-20-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Benchman

I really hope does a Scorsese movie soon, especially Mean Streets, I would be ecstatic

It's Warner so you can forget about it.

With Disney licensing Touchstone stuff maybe they could get The Color of Money or Kundun since they never even got good DVD releases. I'd settle for bare-bones Mill Creek releases though.

fdm · 08-20-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I haven't seen much talk here about the new release of Orpheus.
Is anyone planning on getting it?
I'm pretty sure I saw it or Blood of a Poet many years ago, but I can't remember which.
Is it best to see the trilogy in order or are they independent films?
Is there any indication that the other two films will be upgraded?

I recall the films being similar in feeling, but otherwise independent. I tend to watch everything in order as it appears on a disc or in a box set, but that's just me. I also tend to skip commentaries most of the time, again just me so...

The other two are Studio Canal, so not likely. This seems to be Criterion's way of getting at least the one title back in print, and also their concurrence that the other two won't be re-appearing any time soon.

I'd recommend checking out the others if Orpheus appeals.

Monty70 · 08-20-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Watched Pale Flower last night for the first time. Wow! What a great film! For sure it's one of my favorite Criterions so far. A little gem in the Collection, definitely.

Pale Flower is my favorite blind buy so far this year. (along with The Music Room)

BohemianGraham · 08-20-2011, 11:47 PM

Only 2 B&N Criterions left for me to receive: High and Low and Hausu. Technically 4 from Amazon, The Killing/Killer's Kiss, The Seventh Seal, and If... Blow Out was awesome despite the cheesy background music. Repulsion was also excellent.

jayembee · 08-21-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I've never really understood why some film enthusiasts limit themselves to releases from one region. My region free BD player cost me about what I'd pay for 3 Criterion BDs.

Back in the day, my first DVD player (and every one after it) was a region-free player, and I regularly ordered DVDs from the UK, Oz, and Japan. Unfortunately, money's tight these days, and my BD buying is a lot more limited. Since there are more than enough worthy films coming out on BD here in the States, I haven't bothered to look into getting a region-free player. I did check the usual suspects for a remote hack for my model player (Sony S550), but couldn't find one.

Zen_Amako · 08-21-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Zone

Like Zen says...buy 'the majority of the movies' bar 3 or 4 and you'll have paid for the MR BD player...

The thing that annoys me about region coding is that I can't really take region B discs anywhere else. I really wish they had done away with region coding for Blu-ray. There wouldn't be a need for someone to ask if a title is region free in almost every thread.

A region-free player is pretty much essential for me because I enjoy so many arthouse and foreign movies. In region A, we get most of the big Hollywood releases, but many of the smaller films still only get released on DVD.

trombone dixie · 08-21-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

Not Criterion related but...

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Blue-...Blu-ray/20175/

Trekkie313 · 08-21-2011, 03:08 AM

I've been looking at some pretty impressive "fake" Criterion covers, makes me wish Criterion could actually get licenses to some of them.

ChadFL · 08-21-2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by trombone dixie

Hell Ya! Dennis Hopper at his absolute best, and craziest.

Easily one of the best villains in movie history as Frank.

08-20-2011, 12:48 PM	#35143
drbikeshorts Special Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:1244 DVD collection:55 Blu-ray reviews:2	Orpheus I haven't seen much talk here about the new release of Orpheus. Is anyone planning on getting it? I'm pretty sure I saw it or Blood of a Poet many years ago, but I can't remember which. Is it best to see the trilogy in order or are they independent films? Is there any indication that the other two films will be upgraded?

08-20-2011, 12:52 PM	#35144
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	Tim Carey is the best. The article over at Criterion.com states that his picture was included in the photo shoot for the Sgt. Pepper's album cover. I could watch his scenes from The Killing all day. [Show spoiler] Last edited by Monty70; 08-20-2011 at 01:02 PM.

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08-20-2011, 07:22 PM	#35151
SlickDamian Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Canada 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:160	Watched Pale Flower last night for the first time. Wow! What a great film! For sure it's one of my favorite Criterions so far. A little gem in the Collection, definitely. A really nice disc by Criterion as well. Very impressed with it. Army of Shadows tonight. That is the last one for me from the B&N sale that has arrived, still waiting for Kiss Me Deadly and The Double Life of Veronique to show up. Excited about these as well. The Three Colors trilogy and Rushmore are looking very nice in November.

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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	Only 2 B&N Criterions left for me to receive: High and Low and Hausu. Technically 4 from Amazon, The Killing/Killer's Kiss, The Seventh Seal, and If... Blow Out was awesome despite the cheesy background music. Repulsion was also excellent.

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