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aggienader08 · 11-12-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hidaniel

The only movie I kind of wish I hadn't watched was Irreversible, the one scene in it is beyond brutal.

Is that CC?

surfdude12 · 11-12-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Screenshots

Look at the two with Emma Thompson standing by the window. This is the transfer at it's worst. Blacks are blown out and foreground detail is non-existant. It only happens a handful of times throughout the movie, in total I would say no more than a few minutes look bad. There is a heavy dose of grain, but colors are terrific and detail is great.

A good comparable would be Ghostbusters. A handful of scenes lack the dynamic contrast of others and grain is ever present.

thanks man, if those shots are the worst, it can't be that bad. interesting trivia i read on this movie the other day: hopkins accepted the role of wilcox without reading the script.

kndy · 11-12-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crey014

I don't think "Salo" was supposed to be enjoyed, anyways.

You know how they play the "Paranormal Activity" commercials of the audience's reaction. I would have loved to see the faces of those in the theater when they watched "Salo". I wonder if it's like the reactions that you see on YouTube for "2 Girls 1 Cup"...hehe..

crey014 · 11-12-2009, 11:54 PM

^Totally! Especially during the time it was released. What's the deal with these films coming from the 70's, eh? :P

Off Topic: Paranormal Activity was a snoozefest.

crey014 · 11-13-2009, 12:32 AM

OKAY. Just saw the opening 10 minutes of in the realm of the senses out of curiousity and it's definitely something I will not watch with the folks.

The transfer is amazing though,

Beta Man · 11-13-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crey014

OKAY. Just saw the opening 10 minutes of in the realm of the senses out of curiousity and it's definitely something I will not watch with the folks.

The transfer is amazing though,

If anyone finds "In The Realm of The Senses" suitable to watch with the folks....... their parents must be indie-house-directors

I can't even watch this one with my wife, because she would tell me it's disgusting........ she actually told me she wanted to watch Salo' so I told her the basic "gist" of it......... and once she realized I wasn't joking.....she said she had no desire to see that!

anomynous · 11-13-2009, 01:42 AM

I just googled Salo........

WTF

banned user105 · 11-13-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

I just googled Salo........

WTF

It's really a terrific, provocative movie if you can stomach all the poop-eating and torture. Kind of strange watching it in 1080p though.

Beta Man · 11-13-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

I just googled Salo........

WTF

I watched it for the 7th or 8th time last week........... If only the neighbors knew

Crimson King · 11-13-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I watched it for the 7th or 8th time last week........... If only the neighbors knew

Yep Salo is a good but very graphic and disturbing film in it's own unique way, this probably would get an NC-17 rating if made today, make sure the kiddies (if you have them) are asleep or not present when viewng this one! Like I've said before, other graphic and disturbing films are also availble on DVD.etc. Some examples: The "Ilsa" films starring Dyanne Thorne,Pink Flamingos,Africa Addio,Goodbye Uncle Tom,Mountain of the Cannibal God,etc.

zedd_117 · 11-13-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

It's really a terrific, provocative movie if you can stomach all the poop-eating and torture. Kind of strange watching it in 1080p though.

this has to be quote of the day

NikhilH · 11-13-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

I just googled Salo........

WTF

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I watched it for the 7th or 8th time last week........... If only the neighbors knew

OMG. Beta, how the hell do you enjoy that film? 7 or 8 times, my god man you must be into some fetish stuff lol.

Idioteque... · 11-13-2009, 02:27 AM

I hope I'm not too late on this but some of these Criterions are cheap on Amazon like the supposedly OOP Third Man or 20$.

QuasidodoJr · 11-13-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

I hope I'm not too late on this but some of these Criterions are cheap on Amazon like the supposedly OOP Third Man or 20$.

The problem with you having Larry David as your avatar, is that every time I read one of your posts, I imagine a cranky old Jewish guy.

ccfixx · 11-13-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NikhilH

OMG. Beta, how the hell do you enjoy that film? 7 or 8 times, my god man you must be into some fetish stuff lol.

I'm with Beta on this one. I have no qualms about anything in life, and I can enjoy watching "Salò" in the morning as I eat breakfast just as much as I can watching my all-time favorite film, which happens to be 1961's "The Parent Trap" with Hayley Mills. I just don't see how any of "Salò" can still be found to be so shocking in today's desensitized society, unless, of course, everyone else on these boards are practicing Mormons, Quakers, or Amish.

It's just a film. I mean... I think we should all get together and watch John Waters' "Pink Flamingos" and follow that up with a round of GG Allin videos. At least, those all have "real" poop in them.

CC

Idioteque... · 11-13-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

The problem with you having Larry David as your avatar, is that every time I read one of your posts, I imagine a cranky old Jewish guy.

LOL, I'm thinking of switching to Michael Scott from these images

or

Sorry to go off topic haha

robertthunder · 11-13-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

I'm with Beta on this one. I have no qualms about anything in life, and I can enjoy watching "Salò" in the morning as I eat breakfast just as much as I can watching my all-time favorite film, which happens to be 1961's "The Parent Trap" with Hayley Mills. I just don't see how any of "Salò" can still be found to be so shocking in today's desensitized society, unless, of course, everyone else on these boards are practicing Mormons, Quakers, or Amish.

It's just a film. I mean... I think we should all get together and watch John Waters' "Pink Flamingos" and follow that up with a round of GG Allin videos. At least, those all have "real" poop in them.

CC

I have seen this film many times. Over 30 for sure. I see this film as a massive piece of art and I can comprehend the meaning behind the film. It is meant to shock and show a viewpoint on fascism to entice the audience to hate fascism. It is one of those films that brings an audience somewhere they don't want to go, but at the same time this was a shocking film in it's day but it seems to be more shocking to an audience today than back then. I have seen this so many times because people always hear about it and want to see it; and they know i'm the guy with all that shit. I do find it fascinating how this has got worse over time. This film could be so much more graphic though; hell footage from Vietnam is more frightening and graphic yet the same people that say this is shocking and repulsive; can turn right around and be fine with the war footage on the television everyday. I don't know where i'm really going with this rant but I just want to know why these things are so taboo to people. They are just films and should be treated as pieces of art. There not real, take a note from Wes Craven "Its Just a Movie".

PowellPressburger · 11-13-2009, 04:53 AM

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Seasick Pirate · 11-13-2009, 05:02 AM

I picked up Monterey Pop for $17 (I saw Jimi & Otis there too but eventually just left it). For some reason I thought this was the only way it was released on Blu, but now I see the Complete Monterey Pop Fest is available at a store nearby.

Would anyone suggest I return my MP for the Complete set? I passed on the J&O disc because I didn't feel it was strong enough to support it's own, but I wouldn't mind it with the set.

=

Also, something I noticed on the Jimi & Otis is it lists the original release dates as 1986 instead of 68 as the Monterey Pop disc says. Is this an error or were those shows put out much later?

Seasick Pirate · 11-13-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Perfect for the 50% off Criterion Collection sale

Perfect if the item is originally more than $40 correct? Then the $5 coupon would be good for $40-$20.

11-13-2009, 04:53 AM	#3578
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	ALERT! 3 Days only Barnes & Noble members 25% off one item. (of course you can print off more than one) Ends 11/15/09 Perfect for the 50% off Criterion Collection sale http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/...GenCoupon-_-na Last edited by PowellPressburger; 11-13-2009 at 05:06 AM.

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11-12-2009, 11:54 PM	#3564
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	^Totally! Especially during the time it was released. What's the deal with these films coming from the 70's, eh? :P Off Topic: Paranormal Activity was a snoozefest.

11-13-2009, 12:32 AM	#3565
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	OKAY. Just saw the opening 10 minutes of in the realm of the senses out of curiousity and it's definitely something I will not watch with the folks. The transfer is amazing though,

11-13-2009, 01:42 AM	#3567
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	I just googled Salo........ WTF

11-13-2009, 02:27 AM	#3573
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	I hope I'm not too late on this but some of these Criterions are cheap on Amazon like the supposedly OOP Third Man or 20$.

11-13-2009, 05:02 AM	#3579
Seasick Pirate Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Orlando, FL	I picked up Monterey Pop for $17 (I saw Jimi & Otis there too but eventually just left it). For some reason I thought this was the only way it was released on Blu, but now I see the Complete Monterey Pop Fest is available at a store nearby. Would anyone suggest I return my MP for the Complete set? I passed on the J&O disc because I didn't feel it was strong enough to support it's own, but I wouldn't mind it with the set. = Also, something I noticed on the Jimi & Otis is it lists the original release dates as 1986 instead of 68 as the Monterey Pop disc says. Is this an error or were those shows put out much later?

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