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BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Top 5 forum annoyances

1. lists of favorite movies
2. lists of favorite directors
3. lists of recent purchases
4. lists of B&N coupons applied to a sale.
5. lists of top annoying lists

For me its impossible to narrow down a list of favorite directors. There are so many here not listed like Visconti , Fellini, Lean, Powell&Pressburger, Clouzot etc. In the case of Scorsesse he could fit into one of my favorite directors list simply on his efforts of film restoration. He seems to be all over the place in this field. That alone would place him in my list.

Those were listed, just not as readily as Scorcese, Kubrick, and several other "popular" directors.

All of the directors I've posted have had both good and bad films, and can be on the top of my list given any moment, hence me being a list *****. You can't really narrow down a favourite director of all time. Billy Wilder's probably the closest, but even he's had some duds.

What I find interesting, is that a lot of the favourite directors listed here are ones I consider to be quite mainstream, and the ones listing them are those same people complaining that Criterion has gone too mainstream.

jayputter · 03-05-2012, 02:54 PM

I like a lot of different directors, but my one true cinematic love will always be Alfred Hitchcock.

BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, you're a bit younger so you still have time. Also, there's the obvious Canadian thing that has to be addressed at some point.

The Canadian thing will never be fixed. I don't consider it to be too much of an issue.

I readily admit that the list whoring was a mistake, and I forgot how much you are bothered by it. I'm not that young, I'll be 27 in August. Chalk it up to distraction, laziness, and misreading, as I was too busy doing other things to actually read the original post, which is several pages back, and simply followed the others.

rkish · 03-05-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

The Canadian thing will never be fixed. I don't consider it to be too much of an issue.

I readily admit that the list whoring was a mistake, and I forgot how much you are bothered by it. I'm not that young, I'll be 27 in August. Chalk it up to distraction, laziness, and misreading, as I was too busy doing other things to actually read the original post, which is several pages back, and simply followed the others.

PLEASE tell me you're not a Virgo...

BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

PLEASE tell me you're not a Virgo...

I'm not, I'm a Leo. Why would that matter though? I'm a little slow on the uptake this morning, due to all the snow that's falling.

greekak229 · 03-05-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Thank you for pointing out the singularity of the original post that so many others have chosen to either be oblivious to or chosen to ignore.

As Jane's Addiction said... "Idiots rule."

I honestly don't think billzfan gives a shit.

BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

I honestly don't think billzfan gives a shit.

No, but CCfixx does.

ccfixx · 03-05-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

No, but CC Fixx does.

Oh, it doesn't bother me, but I was itching to write my own sarcastic post about it. Alas, ShellOilJunior took away the only thing I had going for me.

ccfixx · 03-05-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

I honestly don't think billzfan gives a shit.

Oh, I know. Even billzfan, while inquiring about everyone's favorite director, chose to list his second and third favorite directors. So, even his statement canceled itself out.

BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Oh, it doesn't bother me, but I was itching to write my own sarcastic post about it. Alas, ShellOilJunior took away the only thing I had going for me.

Are you sobbing into your Chunky Monkey ice cream now?

rkish · 03-05-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'm not, I'm a Leo. Why would that matter though? I'm a little slow on the uptake this morning, due to all the snow that's falling.

It doesn't matter...I'm just an August brithday as well...just a nudge!

rkish · 03-05-2012, 03:46 PM

My take on posting lists on forums is, that they fill the gap during idle periods. In the case of this thread:

No news that isn't posted on the homepage.
No announcement periods.

This is taken up with lists, personal stories, "what did I buy today", "how much did I pay for it", "you're a moron, how can you say that?", etc, etc, etc.

Hey...I catch myself doing it from time to time.

Abuse is a gift we all enjoy...unless we're on the receiving end.

Right CC?

BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

My take on posting lists on forums is, that they fill the gap during idle periods. In the case of this thread:

No news that isn't posted on the homepage.
No announcement periods.

This is taken up with lists, personal stories, "what did I buy today", "how much did I pay for it", "you're a moron, how can you say that?", etc, etc, etc.

Hey...I catch myself doing it from time to time.

Abuse is a gift we all enjoy...unless we're on the receiving end.

Right CC?

I actually prefer the lists to the whole Criterion sucks now, whine, whine, whine.

And awesome that you were also born in August.

BTW, I forgot to mention that La Jetee/Sans Soleil were on TCM last night/this morning.

rkish · 03-05-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I actually prefer the lists to the whole Criterion sucks now, whine, whine, whine.

And awesome that you were also born in August.

BTW, I forgot to mention that La Jetee/Sans Soleil were on TCM last night/this morning.

Thanks...and I agree that the lists are better than "most" of the whining. Some of the posters here are "masters" at slinging their wares. Better than TV sometimes.

Yeah...August 27, 1958...Virgos are a bit psycho, but we're nice people.

*DrStrangelove* · 03-05-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Yes, he does: Take Aim at the Police Van is the third film in the Nikkatsu Noir set. That's a pretty fun film, but not as great as Branded to Kill.
I'd really love to see Youth of the Beast, but I don't want to buy if it's going to get a blu-ray upgrade in the future...

Youth of the Beast is my favorite Suzuki. It's a very colorful film so it would look amazing on bluray.

*DrStrangelove* · 03-05-2012, 04:11 PM

And what's wrong with lists? Is this thread "too cool" for lists? Seriously, some people complain about the oddest things.

BohemianGraham · 03-05-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Thanks...and I agree that the lists are better than "most" of the whining. Some of the posters here are "masters" at slinging their wares. Better than TV sometimes.

Yeah...August 27, 1958...Virgos are a bit psycho, but we're nice people.

August 18th, 1985 here. I admit I have done my fair share of complaining, but at the same time, this forum does seem a bit too negative upon occasion.

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Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

And what's wrong with lists? Is this thread "too cool" for lists? Seriously, some people complain about the oddest things.

This thread is too cool for a lot of things remember. I apologise in advance for my un-hippness, but I'm putting the stuff we're too cool for in list format:

1. lists
2. "mainstream films"
3. "too obscure films"
4. the Monkees
5. Henry Jaglom
6. B&N sales
7. latest hauls
8. coupons
9. not using coupons
10. liking Tiny Furniture
11. hating Tiny Furniture
12. for school
13. hipsters
14. anti-hipsters
15. DVDs
16. each other
17. Canadians
18. the Dutch
19. Republicans
20. shoelaces
21. gadgets
22. paper clips
23. the number 24
25. death

billzfan · 03-05-2012, 04:53 PM

I finally placed my order for Thin Red Line based on the reviews and all of your recommendations.

ShellOilJunior · 03-05-2012, 05:41 PM

I'll draw your attention to the link in my signature. I'll keep it open and you may put in the titles you want to see (You can submit more than one).

It'll be a way of gauging what people want to see on Criterion blu. Results to be shown each or week or so (This is the only kind of list that matters. One created by us!).

shadedpain4 · 03-05-2012, 05:51 PM

I watched World on a Wire for the first time today. I really liked it. Amazing how things from The Matrix or Inception now look much less original.

Did anyone else notice what appears be an untranslated line in the movie? It's right at the 2:41:00 mark after Fred says "Delusions?".

As far as lists go, I've been enjoying them. I have a lot of Criterions that i have yet to watch, and the lists sometime give me an idea of what to pop in next.

03-05-2012, 05:41 PM	#46239
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I'll draw your attention to the link in my signature. I'll keep it open and you may put in the titles you want to see (You can submit more than one). It'll be a way of gauging what people want to see on Criterion blu. Results to be shown each or week or so (This is the only kind of list that matters. One created by us!). Last edited by ShellOilJunior; 03-05-2012 at 05:46 PM.

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03-05-2012, 02:54 PM	#46222
jayputter Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:478 DVD collection:803	I like a lot of different directors, but my one true cinematic love will always be Alfred Hitchcock.

03-05-2012, 03:46 PM	#46232
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	My take on posting lists on forums is, that they fill the gap during idle periods. In the case of this thread: No news that isn't posted on the homepage. No announcement periods. This is taken up with lists, personal stories, "what did I buy today", "how much did I pay for it", "you're a moron, how can you say that?", etc, etc, etc. Hey...I catch myself doing it from time to time. Abuse is a gift we all enjoy...unless we're on the receiving end. Right CC?

03-05-2012, 04:11 PM	#46236
DrStrangelove Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	And what's wrong with lists? Is this thread "too cool" for lists? Seriously, some people complain about the oddest things.

03-05-2012, 04:53 PM	#46238
billzfan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:734	I finally placed my order for Thin Red Line based on the reviews and all of your recommendations.

03-05-2012, 05:51 PM	#46240
shadedpain4 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:2749 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:6	I watched World on a Wire for the first time today. I really liked it. Amazing how things from The Matrix or Inception now look much less original. Did anyone else notice what appears be an untranslated line in the movie? It's right at the 2:41:00 mark after Fred says "Delusions?". As far as lists go, I've been enjoying them. I have a lot of Criterions that i have yet to watch, and the lists sometime give me an idea of what to pop in next.

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