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bluskies · 11-11-2009, 08:50 PM

I just got the new Criterion email newsletter. I wonder from the clue if they are letting us know that A Boy and His Dog is next on Blu-ray?

kndy · 11-11-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aggienader08

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

Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" was important as it was a film that was a pioneer in the French New Wave and its use for jump cuts and those jump cuts is what made Godard popular as a filmmaker.

I still want to purchase the film but for this sale, after having it in my cart off and on, I opted for other films first. Personally, I wanted to watch "Breathless" before "Pierrot Le fou" followed by "Contempt" but again, I had to pick and choose my priorities with this sale. Otherwise, you can read more about the debate of people who just saw the film here: http://www.theauteurs.com/topics/2017?page=1

For some people who watch it now, it seems a bit more split as some people feel it's over-rated and then those who take the context of when the film was created and its innovation at that time.

Needless to say, if ever you want to sell it used...please let me know

Squall835 · 11-11-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I resemble that statement

You're an old woman? What?

kndy · 11-11-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

I just got the new Criterion email newsletter. I wonder from the clue if they are letting us know that A Boy and His Dog is next on Blu-ray?

You'll find out on November 15th or 16th

KubrickFan · 11-11-2009, 09:15 PM

Just bought some Criterions at the Barnes and Noble sale, it was too good not to jump in.
- Wings of Desire
- Last Year at Marienbad
- Kagemusha
- Playtime
- Bottle Rocket
- The Wages of Fear

I've heard very good things about these titles. I haven't seen any of them, but a Criterion blind buy has yet to disappoint me. Too bad I probably have to wait 2 weeks to get them. Hopefully they'll get through customs without problems.

fdm · 11-11-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kndy

You'll find out on November 15th or 16th

Actually speculation is Dog Star Man, so maybe another Stan Brakage box, or a blu-ray version of the one that's out already, or both

(Probably several 15ths or 16ths before this one's announced, or did you mean Nov 2010

)

Red_Son07 · 11-11-2009, 09:24 PM

wackydogman.jpg

bluskies · 11-11-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Actually speculation is Dog Star Man, so maybe another Stan Brakage box, or a blu-ray version of the one that's out already, or both

(Probably several 15ths or 16ths before this one's announced, or did you mean Nov 2010

)

Sorry, hadn't heard of Dog Star Man, but looking it up you're right, that would be it. I'll give that one a pass. Last time, though, they had 8 1/2 blue dogs = BD of 8 1/2. So if you we took the dog out of the equation, then I'd say it was Starman, but that is already on Blu.

PowellPressburger · 11-11-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Son07

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usually the clue isn't for the next batch of announcements.. usually it is further out than that. Kind of a teaser before the teaser haha.

pro-bassoonist · 11-11-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Son07

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It certainly makes one speculate about the possibility of a certain Kurosawa film coming to Blu-ray.

Pro-B

Red_Son07 · 11-11-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

It certainly makes one speculate about the possibility of a certain Kurosawa film coming to Blu-ray.

Pro-B

Holy S@#!@!

McCrutchy · 11-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Picked up The Human Condition for $38.51 today at my local B&N...I went in for a venti Iced Mocha w/o whipped cream and a panini...

P.S. This isn't really a secret, but in-store, you don't have to have a B&N member card with you, all you have to do is know the phone number and last name of anyone else who has one, and they assume it is you and will apply it at the checkout.

theboyfrombluesea · 11-11-2009, 09:50 PM

I saw two "Le Samourai" covers on BARNES & NOBLE site. One is for DVD and the other looks like Blu-Ray cover.

Is it a sign that it's going to be released soon?

kefrank · 11-11-2009, 10:10 PM

Dog Star Man seems to make sense, although in the past the animal present in these clues has been irrelevant, so I'm not entirely convinced it's Brakhage-related.

Kartoon · 11-11-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

Sorry, hadn't heard of Dog Star Man, but looking it up you're right, that would be it. I'll give that one a pass. Last time, though, they had 8 1/2 blue dogs = BD of 8 1/2. So if you we took the dog out of the equation, then I'd say it was Starman, but that is already on Blu.

Possibly, but that was specifically BLUE dogs, this one is just a dog so it wouldn't="blu-ray disk"

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Starting November 10, all Criterion Collection titles will be 50% off the list price at Barnes & Noble, both in stores and online. This special promotion encompasses all titles and will run until November 24. (NOTE: Titles on preorder with street dates after 11/23 are not eligible for the discount.)

So close for Gomorrah lol.

robertthunder · 11-12-2009, 12:16 AM

Man Bites Dog!!!!!

I hope!!

zedd_117 · 11-12-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Hi everyone,

Received a few suggestions on the THE CRITERION COLLECTION spreadsheet and included the Eclipse Series, bolded the box sets and color coated the Maltin's "4" rated section but also included Criterion Explore top 10 selections in orange.

The Criterion Collection Releases Spreadsheet 1.1 (Excel File) | (PDF File)

Kept the fields tight enough, so for those who need to utilize the documents for their cell phones especially during this upcoming B&N sale or just for regular use, I hope it helps.

Kndy, this file is a godsend! I've been trying to compose one myself since you can no longer just print a simple listing from criterion's site.
Thanks man! Any chance you can keep me posted on updates?

TokyoLee · 11-12-2009, 12:52 AM

Went to Barnes and Nobles The two movies that i was thinking of getting was (Kagemusha) and (The Last Emperor).This will be a blind buy for me,which should i get ? or should i just try to buy both?

robertthunder · 11-12-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TokyoLee

Went to Barnes and Nobles The two movies that i was thinking of getting was (Kagemusha) and (The Last Emperor).This will be a blind buy for me,which should i get ? or should i just try to buy both?

Kagemusha is my least favorite Kurosawa film. Last Emperor on the other hand is amazing and one of Bertolucci's finest!! But I would still pick up both (But only Kagemusha if you get a good deal!!)

JJJ225 · 11-12-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by robertthunder

Man Bites Dog!!!!!

I hope!!

Nope. Stan Brakhage films, likely his Dog Star Man series.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_Star_Man

11-11-2009, 09:24 PM	#3507
Red_Son07 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:203 Blu-ray reviews:1	Re: Clue wackydogman.jpg

11-11-2009, 09:50 PM	#3513
theboyfrombluesea Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Philadelphia, PA Blu-ray collection:217 Blu-ray reviews:1	Le Samourai on Blu-Ray Soon? I saw two "Le Samourai" covers on BARNES & NOBLE site. One is for DVD and the other looks like Blu-Ray cover. Is it a sign that it's going to be released soon?

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11-11-2009, 08:50 PM	#3501
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	I just got the new Criterion email newsletter. I wonder from the clue if they are letting us know that A Boy and His Dog is next on Blu-ray?

11-11-2009, 09:15 PM	#3505
KubrickFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:319	Just bought some Criterions at the Barnes and Noble sale, it was too good not to jump in. - Wings of Desire - Last Year at Marienbad - Kagemusha - Playtime - Bottle Rocket - The Wages of Fear I've heard very good things about these titles. I haven't seen any of them, but a Criterion blind buy has yet to disappoint me. Too bad I probably have to wait 2 weeks to get them. Hopefully they'll get through customs without problems.

11-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#3512
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Picked up The Human Condition for $38.51 today at my local B&N...I went in for a venti Iced Mocha w/o whipped cream and a panini... P.S. This isn't really a secret, but in-store, you don't have to have a B&N member card with you, all you have to do is know the phone number and last name of anyone else who has one, and they assume it is you and will apply it at the checkout.

11-11-2009, 10:10 PM	#3514
kefrank Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	Dog Star Man seems to make sense, although in the past the animal present in these clues has been irrelevant, so I'm not entirely convinced it's Brakhage-related.

11-12-2009, 12:16 AM	#3516
robertthunder Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nanton, Alberta Canada Blu-ray collection:821 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:6	Man Bites Dog!!!!! I hope!!

11-12-2009, 12:52 AM	#3518
TokyoLee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:141 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	Went to Barnes and Nobles The two movies that i was thinking of getting was (Kagemusha) and (The Last Emperor).This will be a blind buy for me,which should i get ? or should i just try to buy both?

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