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Yami · 03-15-2012, 08:29 PM

Just watched the Letter Never Sent Blu-Ray - visually, it's stunning and the acting is strong. However, it seems to have none-too-subtle elements of socialist propaganda that, although almost necessary for the film to get made, I found slightly overbearing.

Oh, and my guesses:

The Gold Rush
Floating Clouds
Shallow Grave
Samurai Trilogy
Le Samourai
An Autumn Afternoon

Jayderek · 03-15-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ikari777

While I get what you are saying, In my opinion they do a solid job at creating artistic and visually pleasing cover art. It's most certainly better then most of the other companies artwork!

agreed x1000

at least Criterion tries

P@t_Mtl · 03-15-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayderek

at least Criterion tries

Can't help myself, have to do it

do or do not, there is no try!

Nothing yet see.

myka22 · 03-15-2012, 09:02 PM

I think its about time for another Kurosawa upgrade.

P@t_Mtl · 03-15-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by myka22

I think its about time for another Kurosawa upgrade.

I would take Hidden Fortress if they make it available

DLizzle · 03-15-2012, 09:07 PM

I appreciate Criterion not giving quite so many hints this month. Ruins the surprise when you know 2-3 titles for sure.

Sinthetic · 03-15-2012, 09:11 PM

I mailed Criterion about my V'day sale order. The ship date kept being pushed back because some of the order was still on backorder. I told them that I was only going to be in America till March 25th (because I'm on holiday there) and I got a reply saying that they were going to rush my order out to me from their office. Haha.

I am really impressed by this and they have also included the replacement disc for WHITE (Three Colors) with the order. Good show chaps.

Bring on the announcements.

SpiderBaby · 03-15-2012, 09:11 PM

looks like samurai month this month. Atleast Jan-May was good.

SpiderBaby · 03-15-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DLizzle

I appreciate Criterion not giving quite so many hints this month. Ruins the surprise when you know 2-3 titles for sure.

We kind of know 2-3 titles.

octagon · 03-15-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I would take Hidden Fortress if they make it available

I'm a little embarassed to say that would be a blind buy.

P@t_Mtl · 03-15-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

looks like samurai month this month. Atleast Jan-May was good.

I will confess that I like samurai months

broganreynik · 03-15-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I will confess that I like samurai months

I definitely enjoy samurai months.

P@t_Mtl · 03-15-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

I'm a little embarassed to say that would be a blind buy.

There is so much to pick in Criterion that it's still possible not to have seen one movie or another. Of everything they have release over the years I do not know if I saw 60% of it, it may well be way under that.

retablo · 03-15-2012, 09:22 PM

This has nothing to do with Criterion, but was in a large CD/movie store last night and they had a copy of the Ishtar blu-ray that was recalled before release. However, it was marked $150, lol. Seems weird the studio would go so far as to press discs and then delay the title indefinitely, unless its some sort of rights issue.

It was actually marked higher than The Third Man Criterion they had, it was only $120.

octagon · 03-15-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I will confess that I like samurai months

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Originally Posted by broganreynik

I definitely enjoy samurai months.

I could certainly live with Throne of Blood.

Cinemach · 03-15-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by broganreynik

I definitely enjoy samurai months.

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

looks like samurai month this month. Atleast Jan-May was good.

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I will confess that I like samurai months

If it would involve Le Samourai, then so would I.

octagon · 03-15-2012, 09:47 PM

This just struck me...

From time to time various people will (quite reasonably, imo) say things to the effect of 'thanks but we're pretty well fixed for Kurusawa on BD for while, maybe they could branch out a bit' but off the top of my head I can't recall too many people saying 'enough with the Melville already' though they're both pretty evenly represented.

No big point or anything...just an observation...

Arkadin · 03-15-2012, 09:47 PM

wow, totally forgot about Ishtar.
just crazy to think Sony might never even release that now.
obviously not the greatest film, but what a debacle.

P@t_Mtl · 03-15-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinemach

If it would involve Le Samourai, then so would I.

I would take that as well

SpiderBaby · 03-15-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

but off the top of my head I can't recall too many people saying 'enough with the Melville already'

I can be your man for the job.

03-15-2012, 08:29 PM	#46901
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	Just watched the Letter Never Sent Blu-Ray - visually, it's stunning and the acting is strong. However, it seems to have none-too-subtle elements of socialist propaganda that, although almost necessary for the film to get made, I found slightly overbearing. Oh, and my guesses: The Gold Rush Floating Clouds Shallow Grave Samurai Trilogy Le Samourai An Autumn Afternoon Last edited by Yami; 03-15-2012 at 08:45 PM.

03-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#46918
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	wow, totally forgot about Ishtar. just crazy to think Sony might never even release that now. obviously not the greatest film, but what a debacle. Last edited by Arkadin; 03-15-2012 at 09:50 PM.

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03-15-2012, 09:02 PM	#46904
myka22 Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:56	I think its about time for another Kurosawa upgrade.

03-15-2012, 09:07 PM	#46906
DLizzle Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1376 DVD collection:378 Digital collection:17 Trading Score:30	I appreciate Criterion not giving quite so many hints this month. Ruins the surprise when you know 2-3 titles for sure.

03-15-2012, 09:11 PM	#46907
Sinthetic Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:18	I mailed Criterion about my V'day sale order. The ship date kept being pushed back because some of the order was still on backorder. I told them that I was only going to be in America till March 25th (because I'm on holiday there) and I got a reply saying that they were going to rush my order out to me from their office. Haha. I am really impressed by this and they have also included the replacement disc for WHITE (Three Colors) with the order. Good show chaps. Bring on the announcements.

03-15-2012, 09:11 PM	#46908
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	looks like samurai month this month. Atleast Jan-May was good.

03-15-2012, 09:22 PM	#46914
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	This has nothing to do with Criterion, but was in a large CD/movie store last night and they had a copy of the Ishtar blu-ray that was recalled before release. However, it was marked $150, lol. Seems weird the studio would go so far as to press discs and then delay the title indefinitely, unless its some sort of rights issue. It was actually marked higher than The Third Man Criterion they had, it was only $120.

03-15-2012, 09:47 PM	#46917
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	This just struck me... From time to time various people will (quite reasonably, imo) say things to the effect of 'thanks but we're pretty well fixed for Kurusawa on BD for while, maybe they could branch out a bit' but off the top of my head I can't recall too many people saying 'enough with the Melville already' though they're both pretty evenly represented. No big point or anything...just an observation...

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