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Darkcritic · 08-15-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

As a rule I agree but Criterions can be hard to rent on BD and if you live outside the US (which I think is the case here) blind buying isn't exactly cheap.

But yeah, I do get what you're saying. Or at least that's what I tell myself that while blind buying.

This

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AgentOrange · 08-15-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by duggie walker

ON THE WATERFRONT would have put it over the top for me but this is still on eof the best batches for me so far. WEEKEND is my favourite Godard and I haven't seen RASHOMON or HEAVEN'S GATE so it'll be great to see them for the first time in HD. Even the Eclipse set looks like fun.

Not a big fan of Pasolini's TRILOGY OF LIFE but it's still a heavyweight release.

Ditto for me. Very solid month, but On the Waterfront was the one I was really hoping for (among the "known" titles).

I will probably get Rashomon and Weekend right away as sure things to own on blu-ray.

Not so sure on Heaven's Gate, I might have to check this one out on Hulu first. Even if I enjoy a film usually I don't turn around and buy right away after streaming on Netflix or Hulu. I usually like to wait a year or two.

Trilogy of Life will probably have to wait due to the cost, maybe if it pops up on Hulu I will check it out. Regardless, it doesn't sound like something I will actually buy to watch time and time again. Plus it's $80.

That Eclipse set sounds like it would be right up my alley, however again I will probably have to find the right time to buy it rather than dive into it right away. Especially considering I have only watched 1 of the 4 Eclipse sets I've bought this year.

BohemianGraham · 08-15-2012, 08:39 PM

Where's Spidey? Has he passed out from excitement and shock over Trilogy of Life and Week End?

EddieLarkin · 08-15-2012, 08:39 PM

Even the best films I find hard to rewatch so soon after seeing them. If I rented a DVD to decide whether I wanted to buy a film on Blu, the purchase would be pointless for a long time as I'd probably take at least a year to rewatch it.

That's why the more acclaimed Criterion releases that I've never seen I just buy outright (at about $35 a pop, having to import to the UK), and I've been satisfied with my purchases 100% of the time.

P@t_Mtl · 08-15-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

That Eclipse set sounds like it would be right up my alley, however again I will probably have to find the right time to buy it rather than dive into it right away. Especially considering I have only watched 1 of the 4 Eclipse sets I've bought this year.

Best moment to get those Eclipse sets are during the sales

Mooch360 · 08-15-2012, 08:42 PM

Rashomon and Weekend for me. The Trilogy looks interesting but I don't know much about it.

Banned User · 08-15-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Because I don't live in the US and as a student my resources aren't exactly the biggest so I can't keep up with Criterion.

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You just have to get your priorities straight!
Criterion Bluray > Air > Water > Food > Shelter.

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Originally Posted by octagon

But yeah, I do get what you're saying. Or at least that's what I tell myself that while blind buying.

Just remember its not lying to yourself as long as you believe every word of it.

GoBlu08 · 08-15-2012, 08:45 PM

I will take Rashomon and Heavens Gate.

jacobb1313 · 08-15-2012, 08:51 PM

Weirdly, the most "wanted" for me is the Shochiku Horror Eclipse set (blasphemy!). I'll at least get the most rewatch out of it.

Weekend and Heaven's Gate will both still probably happen though. Good job, Criterion.

BohemianGraham · 08-15-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by toddly6666

Two Weekend movies from Criterion in a row...that's sort of funny. It would be even funnier if someone asked for a birthday present of Godard's Weekend and ended up getting the one with the gay sex.

Criterion has the Weekend art up on Week End when you sort by director for BD titles.

AgentOrange · 08-15-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Even the best films I find hard to rewatch so soon after seeing them. If I rented a DVD to decide whether I wanted to buy a film on Blu, the purchase would be pointless for a long time as I'd probably take at least a year to rewatch it.

That's why the more acclaimed Criterion releases that I've never seen I just buy outright (at about $35 a pop, having to import to the UK), and I've been satisfied with my purchases 100% of the time.

Yup. The whole point to me is to see new films in their best possible quality. Streaming it first would kind of spoil the blu-ray purchase for me, so I only stream things I feel like I don't want to purchase any time soon. If I could stream everything at perfect 1080p I would probably never buy, but my internet is a little borderline at the moment. So I'm either choosing from a blu-ray presentation, or something that borders more on being SD (even if they have an HD stream available usualy I'm not getting enough signal strength to maintain it).

AgentOrange · 08-15-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Best moment to get those Eclipse sets are during the sales

More like the ONLY moment to get Eclipse sets. (or anything Criterion for that matter)

Hawkguy · 08-15-2012, 08:58 PM

I'm definitely in for that Eclipse set--it's a nice surprise for me. Week End and the Trilogy are also definite buys for me.

P@t_Mtl · 08-15-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

More like the ONLY moment to get Eclipse sets. (or anything Criterion for that matter)

It depend, I sometime get lucky and Amazon.ca as certain new releases on pre-order below $30 intead of the usual $40+ they ask for Criterion usually. Those Eclipse sets are always at high prices up here however

AgentOrange · 08-15-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It depend, I sometime get lucky and Amazon.ca as certain new releases on pre-order below $30 intead of the usual $40+ they ask for Criterion usually. Those Eclipse sets are always at high prices up here however

Yeah there was a pre-order on a couple of titles awhile back that was under $20 (think it was Anatomy of a Murder and World on a Wire). I jumped all over that since those were titles high on my wishlist. But those opportunities are rare. Usually I just wait out the sales and then "stock up" on whatever I missed.

SpiderBaby · 08-15-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Where's Spidey? Has he passed out from excitement and shock over Trilogy of Life and Week End?

Working. Just got off. Not very excited being I have these movies, but one little extra:

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featuring on-set footage of Weekend shot by filmmaker Philippe Garrel

Garrel enters the collection FINALLY.

The Eclipse set is f'n amazing.

Darkcritic · 08-15-2012, 09:05 PM

I knew the Week End cover looked a bit off to me

! The font on the cover is a lot thicker than the one in the Janus poster. I prefered the thin font, the new one looks off to me

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SpiderBaby · 08-15-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

Mario Peixoto

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Originally Posted by thismightbezach

Leni Riefenstahl has a page too

This would have been the best month in a long long long long long long long long time.

starman15317 · 08-15-2012, 09:14 PM

Sweet, Rashomon!! The Eclipse set sounds awesome too.

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

It's nice Criterion is knocking out titles that are among the most requested in our little poll in this thread. Last month it was IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE and now probably RASHOMON.

Either that or it's just a coincidence and it has zero influence on the folks at Crit Co.

Does this mean we'll get The Blob soon?

pro-bassoonist · 08-15-2012, 09:32 PM

La Promesse Blu-ray REVIEW

The new video interview (over an hour long) is a good enough reason to highly recommend this disc. Everything you need to know about the Dardennes, their style, and work is there

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08-15-2012, 08:39 PM	#52523
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Where's Spidey? Has he passed out from excitement and shock over Trilogy of Life and Week End?

08-15-2012, 08:39 PM	#52524
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:659 Blu-ray collection:4699 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	Even the best films I find hard to rewatch so soon after seeing them. If I rented a DVD to decide whether I wanted to buy a film on Blu, the purchase would be pointless for a long time as I'd probably take at least a year to rewatch it. That's why the more acclaimed Criterion releases that I've never seen I just buy outright (at about $35 a pop, having to import to the UK), and I've been satisfied with my purchases 100% of the time.

08-15-2012, 08:42 PM	#52526
Mooch360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Ontario	Rashomon and Weekend for me. The Trilogy looks interesting but I don't know much about it.

08-15-2012, 08:45 PM	#52528
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	I will take Rashomon and Heavens Gate.

08-15-2012, 08:51 PM	#52529
jacobb1313 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1268 DVD collection:297 MA collection:405 Digital collection:355 iTunes collection:8 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:1	Weirdly, the most "wanted" for me is the Shochiku Horror Eclipse set (blasphemy!). I'll at least get the most rewatch out of it. Weekend and Heaven's Gate will both still probably happen though. Good job, Criterion.

08-15-2012, 08:58 PM	#52533
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	I'm definitely in for that Eclipse set--it's a nice surprise for me. Week End and the Trilogy are also definite buys for me.

08-15-2012, 09:05 PM	#52537
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	I knew the Week End cover looked a bit off to me ! The font on the cover is a lot thicker than the one in the Janus poster. I prefered the thin font, the new one looks off to me .

08-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#52540
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	La Promesse Blu-ray REVIEW The new video interview (over an hour long) is a good enough reason to highly recommend this disc. Everything you need to know about the Dardennes, their style, and work is there Pro-B

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