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trombone dixie · 10-15-2011, 05:54 AM

Only interested in 2-3 releases from each month. Which is a great thing for my wallet. November sale PLEASE HAPPEN... Otherwise that will be one expensive month.

October:

November:

December:

January:

Hawkguy · 10-15-2011, 06:52 AM

Looks like Gojira has two listings on this site! (for this same Criterion release) Can someone delete one of them?

bluskies · 10-15-2011, 07:21 AM

[QUOTE=trombone dixie;5335458]Only interested in 2-3 releases from each month. Which is a great thing for my wallet. November sale PLEASE HAPPEN... Otherwise that will be one expensive month.

October:

What, no Four Feathers?

Icemouth · 10-15-2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingtau

I'll take 1 or 2 a month. I'm pretty happy with that. Coming up, Rushmore, Seijun Suzuki, and I'm glad I waited for Traffic. I knew Criterion would come through with that release. If only theyb could do Ran soon? Throne of Blood? Le Samourai? Vanishing? Insomnia?

Probably because they don't have the rights for Ran...

Mr. Al · 10-15-2011, 08:23 AM

Are these movies any good?

Black Orpheus

Mystery Train

If...

Barrysupreme · 10-15-2011, 09:36 AM

Mystery Train is marvelous one of my CC favs. If is interesting, haven't seen Black Orpheus, so can't comment

Mr. Al · 10-15-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrysupreme

haven't seen Black Orpheus, so can't comment

It looks like a musical more than anything. I don't know if I will like it.

ravenus · 10-15-2011, 12:29 PM

Have seen Black Orpheus on the DVD version. It was decent, and yes it has a lot of music, although it's not a Hollywood kind of musical. The film looks very colorful and has a vibrant score, and some of the interpretations of the Orpheus story into the milieu of the film are interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyoko

Traffic...the Universal Blu-ray was rather poor, and Criterion's HD master looks much nicer.

Really? The screenshots on DVDBeaver and BR.com's reviews look pretty good and a lot more vibrant than at least the SDVD Criterion release.

With regards to Belle de Jour I'm actually leaning more towards the Studio Canal release, unless the Criterion transfer on this one is remarkably better and doesn't feature elevated contrasts.

huntauk · 10-15-2011, 12:42 PM

Just received Paths Of Glory and Sweet Smell of Success bringing my CC to 11.

Still need to get Belle A La Bete and Battle of Algiers; but with the import cap reducing to £15 November 1st I doubt this will be very soon unless someone sells ridiculously low on e-bay, the other option is £23.99 plus p+p from planetaxel but I'm not keen on spending over £20 on a single title.

New titles I'm interested in - Island of The Lost Souls and the Suzuki double bill.

Belle Du Jour I'll probably settle for the UK StudioCanal digibook.

Harry Caul · 10-15-2011, 12:47 PM

Francesco Rosi!!!!! Yes, I love his movies. Salvatore Giuliano and Hands over the City ar by far among the best movies from the 60s in the collection. That's Napoli style.

Brad1963 · 10-15-2011, 12:47 PM

I think TRAFFIC is a terrific film. I've held off getting the Universal edition in hopes of the Criterion being release. So count me in as someone happy about the release.

IndyMLVC · 10-15-2011, 12:50 PM

Thrilled about Traffic. Here's hoping The Game isn't too far behind.

Harry Caul · 10-15-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I think TRAFFIC is a terrific film. I've held off getting the Universal edition in hopes of the Criterion being release. So count me in as someone happy about the release.

I always thought the Mexican part is terrific the part with Michael Douglas is about the worst kind of Holywood melodrama.

BluPops · 10-15-2011, 12:54 PM

The Godzilla cover art is by comic book illustrator Bill Sienkiewicz. That may explain someone's comment about it's video game looking quality. He also did the Criterion's Robinson Crusoe on Mars.

Octagon's avatar from Sweet Smell of Success is by comic illustrator Sean Phillips.

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Originally Posted by octagon

I think the Godzilla cover has won me over. The tail is still kind of...I dunno...off but overall I'm starting to - get ready, this is going to be hilarious - warm up to it.

drbikeshorts · 10-15-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Al

Are these movies any good?

Black Orpheus

Mystery Train

If...

I blind-bought and watched if... recently and really liked it a lot. A great film.

TJS_Blu · 10-15-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Caul

I always thought the Mexican part is terrific the part with Michael Douglas is about the worst kind of Holywood melodrama.

bada-bing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I hadn't realized until now that Traffic already has a Blu-ray release anyway....pretty disappointing they'd choose it. I've never seen it, but it seems the general sense here on this thread is that it isn't worth the time.

Disappointed in the sense that it was a ways down the list of upgrades I'd like to see. The biggest problem with the film is the on-the-nose (message-laden) character played by Douglas, otherwise, well worth your time.

italy12 · 10-15-2011, 02:23 PM

Just got a 30 reasons email from CC, and to be honest, I hadn't really watched those little clips before, save a handful.

I am now terribly excited to see Orpheus, The Music Room and especially Carlos!!

And by the way, love those January releases!!

pro-bassoonist · 10-15-2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Caul

Francesco Rosi!!!!! Yes, I love his movies. Salvatore Giuliano and Hands over the City ar by far among the best movies from the 60s in the collection. That's Napoli style.

Bingo!

For me, The Moment of Truth is the most exciting title of all four. This is a terrific film and I never had it on DVD. On a side note, I was hoping that we would see some Liliana Cavani films by now. The Night Porter is out in France next week:

I Cannibali (The Year of the Cannibals) Raro released in Italy would be great on Blu-ray as well. Maybe our U.S. guys can handle it.

I Cannibali DVD

Pro-B

Dubliner1 · 10-15-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingtau

You knew they would do it sooner or later. They love Soderberg as do I and I welcome his releases. Best to get it out of the way. Seems like they are revamping their catalog while adding a few new additions here and there.

My favourite Soderberg movie is 'The Limey' with the magnificent Terence Stamp- I feel that would be a better choice of movie for Criterion, as it's way less commercial, and a better movie imho. Just my 2 cents!

retablo · 10-15-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

My favourite Soderberg movie is 'The Limey' with the magnificent Terence Stamp- I feel that would be a better choice of movie for Criterion, as it's way less commercial, and a better movie imho. Just my 2 cents!

Is Gozilla a choice movie for Criterion? Not really... but there is no "choice", other than what they deem worthy and can get the rights to.

10-15-2011, 05:54 AM	#37601
trombone dixie Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Salty City, UT Blu-ray collection:925 Trading Score:63	Only interested in 2-3 releases from each month. Which is a great thing for my wallet. November sale PLEASE HAPPEN... Otherwise that will be one expensive month. October: November: December: January: Last edited by trombone dixie; 10-15-2011 at 06:04 AM.

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10-15-2011, 06:52 AM	#37602
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Looks like Gojira has two listings on this site! (for this same Criterion release) Can someone delete one of them?

10-15-2011, 07:21 AM	#37603
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	[QUOTE=trombone dixie;5335458]Only interested in 2-3 releases from each month. Which is a great thing for my wallet. November sale PLEASE HAPPEN... Otherwise that will be one expensive month. October: What, no Four Feathers?

10-15-2011, 08:23 AM	#37605
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	Are these movies any good? Black Orpheus Mystery Train If...

10-15-2011, 09:36 AM	#37606
Barrysupreme Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:U.K Blu-ray collection:409	Mystery Train is marvelous one of my CC favs. If is interesting, haven't seen Black Orpheus, so can't comment

10-15-2011, 12:42 PM	#37609
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:756	Just received Paths Of Glory and Sweet Smell of Success bringing my CC to 11. Still need to get Belle A La Bete and Battle of Algiers; but with the import cap reducing to £15 November 1st I doubt this will be very soon unless someone sells ridiculously low on e-bay, the other option is £23.99 plus p+p from planetaxel but I'm not keen on spending over £20 on a single title. New titles I'm interested in - Island of The Lost Souls and the Suzuki double bill. Belle Du Jour I'll probably settle for the UK StudioCanal digibook.

10-15-2011, 12:47 PM	#37610
Harry Caul Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Francesco Rosi!!!!! Yes, I love his movies. Salvatore Giuliano and Hands over the City ar by far among the best movies from the 60s in the collection. That's Napoli style.

10-15-2011, 12:47 PM	#37611
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I think TRAFFIC is a terrific film. I've held off getting the Universal edition in hopes of the Criterion being release. So count me in as someone happy about the release.

10-15-2011, 12:50 PM	#37612
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Thrilled about Traffic. Here's hoping The Game isn't too far behind.

10-15-2011, 02:23 PM	#37617
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Just got a 30 reasons email from CC, and to be honest, I hadn't really watched those little clips before, save a handful. I am now terribly excited to see Orpheus, The Music Room and especially Carlos!! And by the way, love those January releases!!

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