The Criterion Collection - Page 1772 - Blu-ray Forum

BohemianGraham · 08-25-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

My account has been set to receive emails from them etc.... I'm actually getting a package from them in the mail today, and despite all of this, I never got an email with a discount code.

Go figure

Check junkmail. Mom's not a B&N member or anything either, and she just got the e-mail because she registered her Nook about a month ago. She's never ordered anything from them online. So it is weird you didn't get the coupon.

g.schweet · 08-25-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

That shot is amazing.
I'd blind-buy that film in a second just based on that shot.
Of course, if I blind-bought the DVD a blu-ray will immediately be announced
Would love to see this film...

I'd be perfectly okay with this

Do it! Do it now!

ShellOilJunior · 08-25-2011, 06:13 PM

This might interest some Ohio members:

Cleveland Cinematheque is showing WORLD ON A WIRE in September or October (Schedule hasn't been issued yet but it is mentioned in their literature).

Also, La Dolce Vita is coming back again

rebelmswar · 08-25-2011, 06:18 PM

Just watched Videodrome.

What.

The.

...

That is all I can say at the moment.

exolstice · 08-25-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelmswar

Just watched Videodrome.

What.

The.

...

That is all I can say at the moment.

Long live the New Flesh!

dumb_dutchman · 08-25-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Thanks for the link! Interesting indeed. Using the Scoville scale of hot peppers my anticipation for this release has gone from Jalapeno to a Bhut Jolokia...

Had they known, they could have used those Ghost Chilis to keep Godzilla away from Tokyo. Maybe in a remake.

It would be kinda cool if they would release Godzilla and The Blob in the same month.

rebelmswar · 08-25-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by exolstice

Long live the New Flesh!

Indeed.

That will be planted in my minds eye for some time.

Bloody hell....

And I thought wood grain T.V's were hidious before.

Brad1963 · 08-25-2011, 07:06 PM

Chaplin's The Gold Rush to be shown at this year's NY Film Festival this Fall. My guess, it will be the next Criterion release. Maybe December?

Banned User · 08-25-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

Chaplin's The Gold Rush to be shown at this year's NY Film Festival this Fall. My guess, it will be the next Criterion release. Maybe December?

What are the odds of a Criterion release of Napolean? Plus how would they go about doing the 3 screens when the screen opens up?
http://silentfilm.org/event-special.php#

Also anyone here lucky enough to be going?

BluPops · 08-25-2011, 07:41 PM

Ok, it took me two nights (due to my sleepy eyes), but I finally finished Seijun Suzuki's Gate of Flesh on Hulu...

Wow, that was some strong stuff. Not familiar with Suzuki, and I had read how over the top he could be... wow. Don't know if the over the topness made the film better or worse, but it sure is... uhhh... lurid and wow. I was expecting a nice strong Japanese Hollywood style drama... and if I had just walked in in the middle I would have thought it that due to the color, set design, and general appearance of the film that I had stumbled onto some 1950's MGM or Warner film run amok! I suppose a bit of background knowledge on post war Japan, Japanese film industry and other stuff will help in the enjoyment and understanding of the film. Sure would have helped me out some.

Do I recommend it? If you're used to and like tough movies, sure. The story in general seems to take back seat to the lurid stuff, so if you want to see this with your wife, or sis, or mom, or kids or someone who generally likes middle of the road fare... well, maybe not.

Pretty nice streaming quality on Hulu btw...

Movie Nut · 08-25-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Cleveland Cinematheque is showing WORLD ON A WIRE in September or October

Maybe this film is making the rounds? Just saw World on a Wire for the first time 2 weeks ago at a little 49-seat theater here in Mpls - the Trylon Microcinema. Was a very interesting movie.

Some similar themes to The Matrix but definitely more of a low-tech, old school thinking man's sci-fi feel with a decidedly German twist. Last act turned it into a man on the run thriller because our protagonist "knew too much". Always fun to be simultaneously wondering who the hell you are and why the hell "they" are trying to kill you - don't you think? Oh and don't get on the bad side of "big brother". He's always watching...

My first Fassbinder film but I don't think it will be my last.

BluPops · 08-25-2011, 07:57 PM

I saw Napoleon at Radio City years ago... they simply showed the film in 1.33. and opened up the curtains for the wider screen when needed (it was so cool!) Suppose they could do that in any theatre...

Or are you referring to a home video release? The old VHS and laserdisc just letterboxed the widescreen parts. I suppose they do something like what was done on Dark Knight...

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Originally Posted by Banned User

What are the odds of a Criterion release of Napolean? Plus how would they go about doing the 3 screens when the screen opens up?
http://silentfilm.org/event-special.php#

Also anyone here lucky enough to be going?

TJS_Blu · 08-25-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I'm amazed that anyone found Charade's writing atrocious? The Writers Guild of America even nominated it for best written comedy in 64'. I personally like dialog that has different meanings which Charade is full of. Maybe not the best movie in the world, but I've always found it enjoyable.

If I wasn't clear, that comment was relative to the expectations. I would consider the WGA award in 64 a mark of the decline complained about earlier. Mank...that's writing.

TJS_Blu · 08-25-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

What are the odds of a Criterion release of Napolean?

According to Brownlow, Nada. CC or anyone else.

Guitar Joe · 08-25-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebelmswar

Just watched Videodrome.

What.

The.

...

That is all I can say at the moment.

I first saw it when I was a little kid. I never looked at VHS tapes the same way again.

BAMJoe · 08-25-2011, 09:13 PM

I just went to Borders to see what Criterions they had left. Surprisingly they had about 10, but half of which I had. I had to limit myself to just 3 out of these:
Yi Yi
Red Desert
Gimme Shelter
Howard's End
The Naked Kiss
I went with Yi Yi, Red Dessert, and The Naked Kiss. Hopefully I made the right choice. I then checked out a second Borders on my way home and they had Amarcord and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. Time to beg my wife to let me spend more money.
Which of my new movies should I watch first?

rebelmswar · 08-25-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitar Joe

I first saw it when I was a little kid. I never looked at VHS tapes the same way again.

Feel like collecting all my old betamax tapes and having myself a bonfire.

If I heard a moan in the general vicinity of them I feel I may come unhinged.

Monty70 · 08-25-2011, 10:32 PM

I just checked out the Sterling Hayden interviews on The Killing BD. Wow, what a far out, cool old man he became. He was completely open and sincere with the interviewer, talking about some topics that did not paint him in the most positive light.

This supplement is worth taking 20 min. to indulge in.

I have not seen Yi Yi BamJoe, but the other two you picked up are both very good films IMO. I'd start with Red Desert.

jcs913 · 08-26-2011, 12:08 AM

As I have been away from the thread for a week now, can someone let me know what the Bull in the newsletter clue is speculated as?

Darkcritic · 08-26-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

As I have been away from the thread for a week now, can someone let me know what the Bull in the newsletter clue is speculated as?

This was one of those times where I don't really think anyone got the same assumption about the hinted title

. I went and said it is Hable con Ella by Pedro Almodovar and someone else said it was Matador, from Almodovar too. It is hard to see a picture of a Bull Bullfigther (

) and not think Spanish or Mexican Cinema so the best bet was a Spanish/Mexican director too.

08-25-2011, 06:13 PM	#35423
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	This might interest some Ohio members: Cleveland Cinematheque is showing WORLD ON A WIRE in September or October (Schedule hasn't been issued yet but it is mentioned in their literature). Also, La Dolce Vita is coming back again Last edited by ShellOilJunior; 08-25-2011 at 06:16 PM.

08-25-2011, 07:41 PM	#35430
BluPops Active Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Central Florida 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:692 Blu-ray reviews:1	Gate of Flesh Ok, it took me two nights (due to my sleepy eyes), but I finally finished Seijun Suzuki's Gate of Flesh on Hulu... Wow, that was some strong stuff. Not familiar with Suzuki, and I had read how over the top he could be... wow. Don't know if the over the topness made the film better or worse, but it sure is... uhhh... lurid and wow. I was expecting a nice strong Japanese Hollywood style drama... and if I had just walked in in the middle I would have thought it that due to the color, set design, and general appearance of the film that I had stumbled onto some 1950's MGM or Warner film run amok! I suppose a bit of background knowledge on post war Japan, Japanese film industry and other stuff will help in the enjoyment and understanding of the film. Sure would have helped me out some. Do I recommend it? If you're used to and like tough movies, sure. The story in general seems to take back seat to the lurid stuff, so if you want to see this with your wife, or sis, or mom, or kids or someone who generally likes middle of the road fare... well, maybe not. Pretty nice streaming quality on Hulu btw...

08-25-2011, 10:32 PM	#35438
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	I just checked out the Sterling Hayden interviews on The Killing BD. Wow, what a far out, cool old man he became. He was completely open and sincere with the interviewer, talking about some topics that did not paint him in the most positive light. This supplement is worth taking 20 min. to indulge in. I have not seen Yi Yi BamJoe, but the other two you picked up are both very good films IMO. I'd start with Red Desert. Last edited by Monty70; 08-25-2011 at 10:34 PM.

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08-25-2011, 06:18 PM	#35424
rebelmswar Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:177 Trading Score:3	Just watched Videodrome. What. The. ... That is all I can say at the moment.

08-25-2011, 07:06 PM	#35428
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08-25-2011, 09:13 PM	#35436
BAMJoe Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:42	I just went to Borders to see what Criterions they had left. Surprisingly they had about 10, but half of which I had. I had to limit myself to just 3 out of these: Yi Yi Red Desert Gimme Shelter Howard's End The Naked Kiss I went with Yi Yi, Red Dessert, and The Naked Kiss. Hopefully I made the right choice. I then checked out a second Borders on my way home and they had Amarcord and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. Time to beg my wife to let me spend more money. Which of my new movies should I watch first?

08-26-2011, 12:08 AM	#35439
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:576	As I have been away from the thread for a week now, can someone let me know what the Bull in the newsletter clue is speculated as?

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