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Femmeslover · 11-03-2011, 01:20 AM

Just got House. Going to watch it after American Horror Story.

Hawkguy · 11-03-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Femmeslover

Just got House. Going to watch it after American Horror Story.

Do post your thoughts about it! House is one of my favorites of the collection.

Woodsy · 11-03-2011, 01:41 AM

Love your avatar CoopFilm

...I was really close to using that too, but now glad I didn't. Here's to Suspiria on blu, via Criterion!

Hawkguy · 11-03-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Love your avatar CoopFilm

...I was really close to using that too, but now glad I didn't. Here's to Suspiria on blu, via Criterion!

Thank you!

I didn't think anyone would recognize it, given its small size and all..

I cannot think of a film more deserving of a release stateside (for me, personally, that is)

Woodsy · 11-03-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I cannot think of a film more deserving of a release stateside (for me, personally, that is)

I totally agree...I just watched it again about a week ago for my October horror marathon and I was blown away, like always. It has everything I want in a horror film.

sskclickgeneral · 11-03-2011, 02:36 AM

wait, i'm a little confused by some posts?

Is there a B&N coupon that can be used?

Monty70 · 11-03-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

The Magician is also semi-whimsical... it was Bergman making a movie about the criticisms of his films, and also has no correlation with his more serious meditations on life, religion, and faith. It's essentially a comedy as well, although a dark one.

I think you are selling The Magician short here. The film does examine deeper issues of a "more serious" nature, for example the conflict between the two main character's views on science and the mysteries of the supernatural (or the unknown and unexplainable). Various other topics such as illusion, reality, the facade of appearances, and class structure are examined as well.

I have to also mention that The Magician is one of the most beautiful B&W film I have ever seen.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sskclickgeneral

wait, i'm a little confused by some posts?

Is there a B&N coupon that can be used?

There is a 15% off online one (that of course can be added to the already discounted 50% off that shows up already on the site):

E9A4D3D

sskclickgeneral · 11-03-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

There is a 15% off online one (that of course can be added to the already discounted 50% off that shows up already on the site):

E9A4D3D

thanks alot bro

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sskclickgeneral

thanks alot bro

no problem.

Feek · 11-03-2011, 02:47 AM

I'm going to be going to B&N later and I don't know if I want to pick up The Rules of The Game or Seven Samurai. Which one would you guys recommend?

hedliniv · 11-03-2011, 02:54 AM

Seven Samurai

essential.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Feek

I'm going to be going to B&N later and I don't know if I want to pick up The Rules of The Game or Seven Samurai. Which one would you guys recommend?

I would say Rules of the Game, but it's not out yet (the 15th).

Wookalar · 11-03-2011, 03:23 AM

Has anyone rented or bought from the new iTunes "Criterion Collection"? I'm so tempted to get Hunter in the Dark. It's not even released by them on DVD or Blu-ray, is it? But $14.99 for a protected digital copy?!?

bam777 · 11-03-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidBlu

Is this under CC?

i can't wait then

also read somewhere that THE GAME is under CC, please release these two immediately

No, it's a FAKE fan cover art that someone made. I was just saying I WISH Donnie Darko had a Criterion release. Trust me if it was gonna be released I would be there day 1.

retablo · 11-03-2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

I think you are selling The Magician short here. The film does examine deeper issues of a "more serious" nature, for example the conflict between the two main character's views on science and the mysteries of the supernatural (or the unknown and unexplainable). Various other topics such as illusion, reality, the facade of appearances, and class structure are examined as well.

I have to also mention that The Magician is one of the most beautiful B&W film I have ever seen.

Yes it does, but it still doesn't carry the gravity that a film like, say, Cries & Whispers carries. It's almost a farce in comparison. Bergman is my favorite director, so I'm very familiar with all his works, and regardless, I consider this 2nd Tier Bergman, and was even made with a wink on the sly. It's still a great film, I just don't rank it up there with his masterpieces, nor do I feel that it's one of his more "important" films.

I mean, it's basically Von Sydow playing Bergman, and Bjornstrand playing film critic Harry Schein. That in itself carries a comical undertone that makes it more of a fun film, than a serious meditation into the psyche.

Daigle · 11-03-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidBlu

Is this under CC?

i can't wait then

also read somewhere that THE GAME is under CC, please release these two immediately

The game is set for a criterion release early next year. I read an interivew with Fincher earlier this year saying it was coming.

georgec · 11-03-2011, 04:28 AM

Is Carlos a worthy purchase? I've been meaning to watch the three parts but haven't had a chance. It seems like a delicious package.

octagon · 11-03-2011, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by georgec

Is Carlos a worthy purchase? I've been meaning to watch the three parts but haven't had a chance. It seems like a delicious package.

I liked it. That didn't surprise me but I was very surprised at how well it held my interest over the course of 5+ hours. It never felt bloated and didn't even really drag at all.

I don't know if it will have a lot of replay value but I'm definitely looking forward to watching it again.

drbikeshorts · 11-03-2011, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

My friend ranks The Magician with those titles, he considers Smiles of a Summer Night to be a "throw away" title.

Of your list, Persona is his absolute fave.

Smiles of a Summer Night might be considered Bergman-lite, but I adored it

11-03-2011, 01:41 AM	#38403
Woodsy Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:2767 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:11	Love your avatar CoopFilm ...I was really close to using that too, but now glad I didn't. Here's to Suspiria on blu, via Criterion! Last edited by Woodsy; 11-03-2011 at 01:44 AM.

11-03-2011, 03:23 AM	#38414
Wookalar Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:19	Criterion on iTunes Has anyone rented or bought from the new iTunes "Criterion Collection"? I'm so tempted to get Hunter in the Dark. It's not even released by them on DVD or Blu-ray, is it? But $14.99 for a protected digital copy?!?

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11-03-2011, 01:20 AM	#38401
Femmeslover Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Louisiana	Just got House. Going to watch it after American Horror Story.

11-03-2011, 02:36 AM	#38406
sskclickgeneral Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Freehold, NJ Blu-ray collection:223 Trading Score:1	wait, i'm a little confused by some posts? Is there a B&N coupon that can be used?

11-03-2011, 02:47 AM	#38411
Feek Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:90	I'm going to be going to B&N later and I don't know if I want to pick up The Rules of The Game or Seven Samurai. Which one would you guys recommend?

11-03-2011, 02:54 AM	#38412
hedliniv Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Odessa, FL 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:373 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:499 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:262	Seven Samurai essential.

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