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ShellOilJunior · 11-23-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by toddly6666

Is Criterion or any blu-ray company going to release any Greta Garbo films on blu-ray???

MGM's Ninotcka would make sense....

I don't think it's listed among the off limit films in the MGM-Criterion deal.

ShellOilJunior · 11-23-2011, 10:29 PM

Thanks to those who voted for Best/Worst Criterion covers of 2011. The results will be posted once the other polls have been conducted.

Next Poll:

Vote for what you think were the BEST/WORST *new* spines issued by Criterion in 2011.

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Monty70 · 11-23-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Please do not pass your incorrect observation as a fact. Linking to other sites is neither frowned upon nor banned (which isn't the case with linking to Blu-ray.com on quite a few other sites).

Like most big sites, however, we would like to support our site, not be a redirecting platform. If you have a different point of view and would like to further the ongoing discussion, no one will "frown".

If you are unsure whether what I have written above is true, then let me know and will provide direct links to examples where official restricting policies are introduced. But don't go suggesting that we are censoring traffic here when in reality we have one of the most liberal linking policies of any major site.

Thanks.
Pro-B

My apologies to both CC fixx and Pro-B. My original post was made after reading members here state that linking to other review sites was not allowed. (I am glad to hear that is not the case)

PS
I just returned form viewing Lars Von Trier's new film Melancholia. (Midtown Cinema Harrisburg, PA) The film was beautiful to look at, and had fine performances, but I was left feeling indifferent afterwards. I would not be in line for a Criterion version of this film.

fdm · 11-23-2011, 11:33 PM

Three Outlaw Samurai pre-order just popped up for 19.99 at amazon.

easyblu · 11-24-2011, 12:00 AM

I just watched the "Krzysztof Kieslowski: I'm So-So..." extra on Three Colors: Red. Probably one of my favorite extras of any film so far. I really like the way Kieslowski thinks. Very entertaining to listen to.

mikesncc1701 · 11-24-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by thelittleprince

Nice! How do you organize your Criterions? By spine #? Thanks for sharing!

Absolutely by spine number. There's no other way to do it...or so I thought.

And thanks for the props guys. I've been collecting them since 2005. At first it was a few here, a few there, but since I adopted blu-ray AND discovered the B&N sales, I just started buying in bulk.

Pyoko · 11-24-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Vote for what you think were the BEST/WORST *new* spines issued by Criterion in 2011.

Best: Tie between The Three Colours and 12 Angry Men, but since I believe MGM could have easily released the latter themselves, I went with the former.

What were they thinking: Something Wild.

Pyoko · 11-24-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Three Outlaw Samurai pre-order just popped up for 19.99 at amazon.

It's one of those $29.99 titles so it's standard pricing.

ShellOilJunior · 11-24-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyoko

Best: Tie between The Three Colours and 12 Angry Men, but since I believe MGM could have easily released the latter themselves, I went with the former.

What were thinking: Something Wild.

Based on early numbers it may be hard for anything to top Life During Wartime for 'What were they thinking'...

fdm · 11-24-2011, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyoko

It's one of those $29.99 titles so it's standard pricing.

Oh well

The Theory · 11-24-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Vote for what you think were the BEST/WORST *new* spines issued by Criterion in 2011.[/B]

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Best- I was torn between The Music Room and Blow Out, but voted for the former because the music floored me.

Worst- I went with Fish Tank, although I wasn't necessarily happy picking it because I really enjoyed the ending. There were probably worse, but I haven't exposed myself to them yet. ha.

ROclockCK · 11-24-2011, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

The entire trilogy is about the connectedness of people... and how. The image is from the beginning of Red, when Valentine's boyfriend calls her, so the abstractness is actually the inside of telephone wires as the call moves along the cable. It's a little abstract, yes, but it fits the overall theme of the series.

Okay retablo, at least there's a connection*. That's all I needed to hear to recant.

* which I missed because I've only seen Bleu so far.

Hawkguy · 11-24-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

PS
I just returned form viewing Lars Von Trier's new film Melancholia. (Midtown Cinema Harrisburg, PA) The film was beautiful to look, and had fine performances, but I was left feeling indifferent afterwards. I would not be in line for a Criterion version of this film.

That is so interesting, because 'Melancholia' is, by far, my favorite film of his. His other works I sometimes enjoy, but have never loved. Criterion-wise, I thought 'Antichrist' was ok, and haven't bought it yet...but 'Melancholia' I'd buy in an instant if they released it. The ending left me pretty speechless, and I found myself relating a great deal to the entire mood of the film as a whole (was really fascinated about the accepting death/not accepting death struggle)....and of course, those performances were phenomenal.

oildude · 11-24-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Thanks to those who voted for Best/Worst Criterion covers of 2011. The results will be posted once the other polls have been conducted.

Next Poll:

Vote for what you think were the BEST/WORST *new* spines issued by Criterion in 2011.

[No registration req'd. Choose from the drop downs and click submit!]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...o3Z3c6MQ#gid=0
[/SPOILER]

Best: Island of Lost Souls - not because it is my favorite new release, although I liked it a lot - but because of the restoration work that went into this film. Runners up for the same reason: The Music Room and The Complete Jean Vigo.

What Were They Thinking: easy choice - Life During Wartime.

Hawkguy · 11-24-2011, 04:31 AM

Wow, a lot of dislike for 'Life During Wartime', huh? I haven't seen it and now I'm not as anxious to as I was before. For best, I was a bit stuck, but I went for 'Sweet Smell of Success'. For the 'what were they thinking'....Out of the ones I've seen, I went with 'Insignificance'. I could see why the film would be included in the collection, but still...I was massively dissapointed.

Dustin Putman · 11-24-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Wow, a lot of dislike for 'Life During Wartime', huh? I haven't seen it and now I'm not as anxious to as I was before. For best, I was a bit stuck, but I went for 'Sweet Smell of Success'. For the 'what were they thinking'....Out of the ones I've seen, I went with 'Insignificance'. I could see why the film would be included in the collection, but still...I was massively dissapointed.

Life During Wartime would have made more sense if it had been paired with Happiness. Without this companion piece, it's as if Criterion had released Red and not Blue or White.

Criterion Collector · 11-24-2011, 04:50 AM

Best: 12 angry men, I have liked this movie since I was in high school and was really happy to see it join the collection.

What were they thinking: The times of Harvey Milk. I may get flamed a bit for this but I felt this documentary was the REAL version of the film Milk. Similar in both tone and feel IMO. In fact, I felt that Milk was almost a remake of the documentary.

I liked the documentary version more than I liked the movie, but with the movies immense popularity, I feel that The Times of Harvey Milk could have EASILY been put out by another studio that was looking to cash in on the popularity of Milk.

Criterion didn't really need to put this one in the collection.

Just my opinion...

Hawkguy · 11-24-2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin Putman

Life During Wartime would have made more sense if it had been paired with Happiness. Without this companion piece, it's as if Criterion had released Red and not Blue or White.

It worse than Happiness, though?...because Happiness was alright to me. Although I see how it's an odd choice to just release Wartime by itself.

tenia · 11-24-2011, 05:37 AM

Best : Kieslowski boxset, clearly.
WWTT : the Solondz. If they wanted to include the director in the collection, I would have preferred them to do it with a movie that needs a good edition, like Happiness or Welcome to the Dollhouse. I'm always disappointed when I look at a Criterion release that could have easily been done by an other studio (like most of the IFC deal's releases).

DLizzle · 11-24-2011, 10:12 AM

From pictures people have posted, the Three Colors Trilogy looks like an amazing box. The outer case seems Alien Anthology-ish - is it?

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11-23-2011, 10:29 PM	#40362
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Thanks to those who voted for Best/Worst Criterion covers of 2011. The results will be posted once the other polls have been conducted. Next Poll: Vote for what you think were the BEST/WORST new spines issued by Criterion in 2011. [No registration req'd. Choose from the drop downs and click submit!] https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...o3Z3c6MQ#gid=0 [Show spoiler]

11-23-2011, 11:33 PM	#40364
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Three Outlaw Samurai pre-order just popped up for 19.99 at amazon.

11-24-2011, 12:00 AM	#40365
easyblu Active Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:21 DVD collection:20	I just watched the "Krzysztof Kieslowski: I'm So-So..." extra on Three Colors: Red. Probably one of my favorite extras of any film so far. I really like the way Kieslowski thinks. Very entertaining to listen to.

11-24-2011, 04:31 AM	#40375
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Wow, a lot of dislike for 'Life During Wartime', huh? I haven't seen it and now I'm not as anxious to as I was before. For best, I was a bit stuck, but I went for 'Sweet Smell of Success'. For the 'what were they thinking'....Out of the ones I've seen, I went with 'Insignificance'. I could see why the film would be included in the collection, but still...I was massively dissapointed.

11-24-2011, 04:50 AM	#40377
Criterion Collector Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray collection:85 DVD collection:59	Best: 12 angry men, I have liked this movie since I was in high school and was really happy to see it join the collection. What were they thinking: The times of Harvey Milk. I may get flamed a bit for this but I felt this documentary was the REAL version of the film Milk. Similar in both tone and feel IMO. In fact, I felt that Milk was almost a remake of the documentary. I liked the documentary version more than I liked the movie, but with the movies immense popularity, I feel that The Times of Harvey Milk could have EASILY been put out by another studio that was looking to cash in on the popularity of Milk. Criterion didn't really need to put this one in the collection. Just my opinion...

11-24-2011, 05:37 AM	#40379
tenia Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:France 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:4012 Blu-ray reviews: 103	Best : Kieslowski boxset, clearly. WWTT : the Solondz. If they wanted to include the director in the collection, I would have preferred them to do it with a movie that needs a good edition, like Happiness or Welcome to the Dollhouse. I'm always disappointed when I look at a Criterion release that could have easily been done by an other studio (like most of the IFC deal's releases).

11-24-2011, 10:12 AM	#40380
DLizzle Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1376 DVD collection:378 Digital collection:17 Trading Score:30	From pictures people have posted, the Three Colors Trilogy looks like an amazing box. The outer case seems Alien Anthology-ish - is it?

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