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P@t_Mtl · 11-21-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046268/...t/30542884?p=1 - I am fairly amused by this discussion on IMDB. The fact that it's 4 pages is hilarious, amazing, impressive, and sad all at the same time. Please discuss.

It's their own time to waste if they want to talk about it

Now saying that, thank you since I just wasted 4 minutes reading it

BohemianGraham · 11-21-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It's their own time to waste if they want to talk about it

Now saying that, thank you since I just wasted 4 minutes reading it

No problem.

I couldn't believe what I was reading, and figured that this would provide a bit of entertainment, rather than discussing packaing, price points, etc.

Are you going to bother to get Harakiri after all?

P@t_Mtl · 11-21-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Are you going to bother to get Harakiri after all?

Thinking about it, I am searching the collection to what else I can order to make the shipping worth it. Maybe a Eclipse set, one I wasn't to sure about but now might make it worth it?

BohemianGraham · 11-21-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Thinking about it, I am searching the collection to what else I can order to make the shipping worth it. Maybe a Eclipse set, one I wasn't to sure about but now might make it worth it?

Yeah, or go with Diabolique, to pair off with The Wages of Fear. I prefer WoF, but Diabolique is a fine film. I know you're a huge Chaplin fan, so there's also the option of Au revoir les enfants for The Immigrant, which is a bonus feature on that one.

ccfixx · 11-21-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

How come you just give some people the answers, and some you make do their own work? On the tally board where I keep track of how you treat various people, I can't seem to find any real trends.

First, I do my research on the user to determine if he/she has a posting trend of stupidity.
If the user's join date is more recent then more slack is, obviously, given.
If a random user is just popping in to the Criterion thread for the first time and has a legitimate question that I might be able to help with then I'm more than happy to point that person in the right direction.
If I feel that someone is just being lazy about a question that could easily be found on the internet, then that person is, more than likely, going to receive a sarcastic response. If said person is offended by sarcasm, then it brings me more joy.
If a person's username begins with a country followed by a number then that person is automatically belittled.
Lastly, if any user fills up my Inbox with ridiculous private messages then they, too, are shunned for life.

I hope this quick-written instructional manual is helpful for future forum posters.

BohemianGraham · 11-21-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

First, I do my research on the user to determine if he/she has a posting trend of stupidity.
If the user's join date is more recent then more slack is, obviously, given.
If a random user is just popping in to the Criterion thread for the first time and has a legitimate question that I might be able to help with then I'm more than happy to point that person in the right direction.
If I feel that a someone is just being lazy about a question that could easily be found on the internet, then that person is, more than likely, going to receive a sarcastic response. If said person is offended by sarcasm, then it brings me more joy.
If a person's username begins with a country followed by a number then that person is automatically belittled.

I hope this quick-written instructional manual is helpful for future forum posters.

So what is this posting trend of stupidity exactly? Not everyone defines stupidity in the same manner.

Beta Man · 11-21-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

[*]Lastly, if any user fills up my Inbox with ridiculous private messages then they, too, are shunned for life.

I'm pretty sure my PM was dead-on-the-money

The Theory · 11-21-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

On the tally board where I keep track of how you treat various people, I can't seem to find any real trends.

Please tell me you actually have a bulletin board you track this information with.

jcs913 · 11-21-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

First, I do my research on the user to determine if he/she has a posting trend of stupidity.
If the user's join date is more recent then more slack is, obviously, given.
If a random user is just popping in to the Criterion thread for the first time and has a legitimate question that I might be able to help with then I'm more than happy to point that person in the right direction.
If I feel that a someone is just being lazy about a question that could easily be found on the internet, then that person is, more than likely, going to receive a sarcastic response. If said person is offended by sarcasm, then it brings me more joy.
If a person's username begins with a country followed by a number then that person is automatically belittled.
Lastly, if any user fills up my Inbox with ridiculous private messages then they, too, are shunned for life.

I hope this quick-written instructional manual is helpful for future forum posters.

CC, thie bold is why you are 'well' respected...

ccfixx · 11-21-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

So what is this posting trend of stupidity exactly? Not everyone defines stupidity in the same manner.

Oh, well that's all determined by me, of course. It depends on many factors including, but not limited to,...

Did I have my Wheaties today?
Did I drink all of my V8 juice?
Did I wipe well the last time I was in the bathroom?
What's the weather like outside?
How much longer is it until I get out of work?
Did I get enough sleep last night?
Is this person from Canada?

That's just a small number of questions I ask myself daily before responding to forum users.

ccfixx · 11-21-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

CC, thie bold is why you are 'well' respected...

Well, thank you... but, let's try not make this about me.

toddly6666 · 11-21-2011, 04:12 PM

What's the most rewatchable Max Ophuls film? I hear that The Earrings of Madam de is his best film, so I'm thinking of picking up the Criterion DVD. I know that Lola Montes is the only one released on blu-ray, but I hear it's not that rewatchable.

P@t_Mtl · 11-21-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Yeah, or go with Diabolique, to pair off with The Wages of Fear. I prefer WoF, but Diabolique is a fine film. I know you're a huge Chaplin fan, so there's also the option of Au revoir les enfants for The Immigrant, which is a bonus feature on that one.

Thanks for the suggestion but I am not a big fan of Diabolique and Simone Signoret as always annoyed me

So I place to order for Harakiri along with Eclipse Silent Naruse which I always sort of push back as I was always finding something else I wanted more but now it's now and I have them, plus I doubt any of them will ever make it to Blu-ray so it's not a bad choice for me.

ccfixx · 11-21-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by toddly6666

What's the most rewatchable Max Ophuls film? I hear that The Earrings of Madam de is his best film, so I'm thinking of picking up the Criterion DVD. I know that Lola Montes is the only one released on blu-ray, but I hear it's not that rewatchable.

Personally, I think La Ronde, Le Plaisir, and The Earrings of Madame de... (all on Criterion DVD) have more substance and replay vaule than Lola Montès.

I'm hoping that Criterion is able to get around to Letter from an Unknown Woman, Caught, and The Reckless Moment someday, as well. Until then, though, you can pick them up on DVD from the UK.

BohemianGraham · 11-21-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Oh, well that's all determined by me, of course. It depends on many factors including, but not limited to,...

Did I have my Wheaties today?
Did I drink all of my V8 juice?
Did I wipe well the last time I was in the bathroom?
What's the weather like outside?
How much longer is it until I get out of work?
Did I get enough sleep last night?
Is this person from Canada?

That's just a small number of questions I ask myself daily before responding to forum users.

Did Canadians rape and slaughter your entire family or something, while you hid out in the family graveyard with the dog, and then were raised in captivity by them until your Uncle Ethan came to rescue you many years later?

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Thanks for the suggestion but I am not a big fan of Diabolique and Simone Signoret as always annoyed me

So I place to order for Harakiri along with Eclipse Silent Naruse which I always sort of push back as I was always finding something else I wanted more but now it's now and I have them, plus I doubt any of them will ever make it to Blu-ray so it's not a bad choice for me.

Excellent. That was a close order, since the sale ends today. I've been wanting to check out some of the Eclipse sets, such as the Sabu! one, but I want to catch up on the BD releases first.

ccfixx · 11-21-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Did Canadians rape and slaughter your entire family or something, while you hid out in the family graveyard with the dog, and then were raised in captivity by them until your Uncle Ethan came to rescue you many years later?

I wish everything you wrote were a lie.

P@t_Mtl · 11-21-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Did Canadians rape and slaughter your entire family or something, while you hid out in the family graveyard with the dog, and then were raised in captivity by them until your Uncle Ethan came to rescue you many years later?

Been sort of wondering the same about him too

ShellOilJunior · 11-21-2011, 05:14 PM

CC,

This should be your permanent avatar so there wouldn't be any more squabbles.

italy12 · 11-21-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Looking through the Collection while narrowing my future buy-list I came upon what probably is the most undiscussed title in the Collection (In BD, I mean), El Norte! Does anyone has a particular opinion about this film

? Looks different and intriguing to me, I may get it the next sale.

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I'm interested in viewer's thoughts too..I read the review just a few days ago and it interested me.

Absolutely loved it. It was a great story, although tragic, that captures the plight of many immigrants so well.

I put it on long ago not really expecting to be wowed as I was. However, that is the case with a good number of CC titles I watch, no matter how much or little praise it receives from reviews or fans.

Beta Man · 11-21-2011, 05:43 PM

El Norte is great. My wife cried at the end.

On a happier note, about the harbingers of death

I watched my BD copy of "The Phantom Carriage" and that is truly a finely restored classic.

What score did everyone view it with? I elected to go with the Swedish-composed piece.

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11-21-2011, 04:12 PM	#40152
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	What's the most rewatchable Max Ophuls film? I hear that The Earrings of Madam de is his best film, so I'm thinking of picking up the Criterion DVD. I know that Lola Montes is the only one released on blu-ray, but I hear it's not that rewatchable.

11-21-2011, 05:14 PM	#40158
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	CC, This should be your permanent avatar so there wouldn't be any more squabbles.

11-21-2011, 05:43 PM	#40160
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	El Norte is great. My wife cried at the end. On a happier note, about the harbingers of death I watched my BD copy of "The Phantom Carriage" and that is truly a finely restored classic. What score did everyone view it with? I elected to go with the Swedish-composed piece.

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