The Criterion Collection

[rock, stone]

While the fanboy/antifanboy description works, I think Nerds vs Hipsters puts things into proper perspective.

[Brad1107]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

While the fanboy/antifanboy description works, I think Nerds vs Hipsters puts things into proper perspective.

So if I love Anderson's films, i'm a hipster? What if I also love the more obscure movies that the 'nerds' love? Where do I sit then?

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

While the fanboy/antifanboy description works, I think Nerds vs Hipsters puts things into proper perspective.

Agreed. However, I think a lot of people who rally against the hipsters in this thread end up appearing more hipsterish than those hipsters they mock.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Brad1107

So if I love Anderson's films, i'm a hipster? What if I also love the more obscure movies that the 'nerds' love? Where do I sit then?

You're obviously a schizophrenic.

[Brad1107]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

You're obviously a schizophrenic.

Haha. I'll take it

[Freeza]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Change of subject, but what are some of the lesser talked about releases people enjoy?

Zazie
3 Women
Black Orpheus
Solaris
Mystery Train
Antichrist

[Brad1107]

Originally Posted by Freeza

Zazie
3 Women
Black Orpheus
Solaris
Mystery Train
Antichrist

Only seen Antichrist out of those. It's a bit of a slog to get through I think, but the cinematography is so stunning that it makes it worth it.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Danny Boyle is slightly less mainstream than Nolan, fincher, and Wes Anderson, and doesn't seem to have as many fanboys, hence less hate.

Not that I'm sure what the definition of "Mainstream" is, but i would think that Danny Boyle is more mainstream than Wes Anderson. 28 Days Later pulled in $82 million at the box office, The Beach $154 Million, and Slumdog Millionaire pulled in $377 million.

All of those out-grossed Anderson's best, Tenenbaums, which i think grossed like $71 million.

Boyle was also tabbed to be the artistic director for the upcoming Olympics Opening Ceremonies. That seems pretty mainstream.

I enjoy all 4 of them though, although i wouldn't consider myself a "fanboy" of any of them.

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by DarkRyder

I'm a little more than halfway done with my journey through Godard's work. I was curious as to know what other directors people would recommend on this forum?

I was thinking: Scorsese, Fassbender, Welles, Bunuel, Lynch, Coens, PT/W Anderson

Any other thoughts? I was also thinking of some South American directors.

Thanks!

- Luis Buñuel is probably my favorite filmmaker and one of the most complete and influential directors out there.

- Dusan Makavejev is an incredible director, rarely sound, but you definitely have to try some of his films.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It baffles me that Danny Boyle doesn't get any heat/backlash in this forum?.!

Boyle has less fanboys around him and so maybe people isn't as tired of hearing from him. I personally like Boyle, sure, his films aren't exactly something I will put in a "favorite" list but all of them (Or at least all of those I have seen) are colorful, entertaining and with some really great camera work. Don't know, I find his style a lot more enjoyable than say a Fincher or a Nolan but that's my opinion .

[Sinthetic]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Change of subject, but what are some of the lesser talked about releases people enjoy? People tend to focus on stuff that's really well known, such as seven samurai or the game, yet there are a lot of titles people don't seem to talk about or overlook. Some of mine are:

Senso
Letter Never Sent
The Organiser
Three Outlaw Samurai

My Life As A Dog
The Times of Harvey Milk
Bigger Than Life
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Close-Up
Naked
La Jetée
Zazie dans le Metro
Monsoon Wedding
The Secret of the Grain

Walkabout?

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by Brad1107

So if I love Anderson's films, i'm a hipster? What if I also love the more obscure movies that the 'nerds' love? Where do I sit then?

Nah, you are overthinking it: Nerds love things, Hipsters hate what is loved.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Not that I'm sure what the definition of "Mainstream" is, but i would think that Danny Boyle is more mainstream than Wes Anderson. 28 Days Later pulled in $82 million at the box office, The Beach $154 Million, and Slumdog Millionaire pulled in $377 million.

All of those out-grossed Anderson's best, Tenenbaums, which i think grossed like $71 million.

Boyle was also tabbed to be the artistic director for the upcoming Olympics Opening Ceremonies. That seems pretty mainstream.

I enjoy all 4 of them though, although i wouldn't consider myself a "fanboy" of any of them.

On this forum, Anderson has the perception of being more popular and mainstreamy due to the larger fan base. I know Boyle is obviously more successful, but again, this forum seems to indicate that Anderson seems more popular.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

- Luis Buñuel is probably my favorite filmmaker and one of the most complete and influential directors out there.

- Dusan Makavejev is an incredible director, rarely sound, but you definitely have to try some of his films.




Boyle has less fanboys around him and so maybe people isn't as tired of hearing from him. I personally like Boyle, sure, his films aren't exactly something I will put in a "favorite" list but all of them (Or at least all of those I have seen) are colorful, entertaining and with some really great camera work. Don't know, I find his style a lot more enjoyable than say a Fincher or a Nolan but that's my opinion .

This. That's why I say Anderson seems more mainstream than Boyle because more people on this forum seem to rally arou d him, more so than Boyle.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

Nah, you are overthinking it: Nerds love things, Hipsters hate what is loved.

Like I said, those people who complain about "hipsters" polluting the collection seem far more hipsterish than the supposed hipsters.

[ShellOilJunior]

White Material

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by Brad1107

So if I love Anderson's films, i'm a hipster? What if I also love the more obscure movies that the 'nerds' love? Where do I sit then?

Incorrect. I'm a hipster and I absolutely loathe Wes Anderson films.

[BluPix]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

yeah...

39 Steps @ $26.59 (becomes "Free" )
The Gold Rush @ $27.99
Shallow Grave @ $27.99

You've gotta get the "better priced" titles, because once you throw a $39.99 title into the mix, you really negate the savings vs. Amazon, Criterion directly, etc.

Also, it doesn't really make sense to use the Buy 2 Get the 3rd Free sale to buy the bigger, more expensive box sets, like David Lean Directs Noel Coward ($99.99), Three Colors ($79.99), America Lost and Found ($124.99) or The Samurai Trilogy (on preorder at a 14% discount for $59.84 with a release date that occurs before the end of this sale). You wouldn't save as much money as you would by just waiting for Amazon or another outlet to mark down its price substantially (even if only temporarily). Under this deal I wouldn't save much for the Eclipse Series sets I'd been eyeing, either.

I just bought—from Amazon—the David Lean Directs Noel Coward box for $57.69. That's $52.99 plus sales tax. I'd originally planned to wait for B&N's 50% off sale, but since that's not truly a sure bet (until it actually happens ) and the Amazon price was almost as low, I decided to just act. (B&N, like Amazon, also charges me sales tax.)

In the next few days I may buy a couple more of the lower-priced titles from Amazon. Maybe I'll even buy three of the lowest priced titles at B&N.

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by Brad1107

So if I love Anderson's films, i'm a hipster? What if I also love the more obscure movies that the 'nerds' love? Where do I sit then?

Originally Posted by greekak229

Incorrect. I'm a hipster and I absolutely loathe Wes Anderson films.

So far the math checks out.

[BluPix]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

It takes around two months for each order to arrive .

I wonder why it takes so long from the US to Mexico. I've ordered from Amazon UK for shipping to the US and that usually takes around a week or so.

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Change of subject, but what are some of the lesser talked about releases people enjoy? People tend to focus on stuff that's really well known, such as seven samurai or the game, yet there are a lot of titles people don't seem to talk about or overlook. Some of mine are:

Senso
Letter Never Sent
The Organiser
Three Outlaw Samurai

Bigger Than Life
Antichrist
Mystery Train
Still Walking