The Criterion Collection

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Duh, I should have known. I rewatched that one recently enough, too. It's really under appreciated. It gets better every time I see it, although the last time I saw it was under really loopy circumstances.

A very under-appreciated film that's for sure, though it is undoubtedly his most inaccessible work. Since the first time I saw it, I was mesmerized by it, a truly unshakable experience.

[Scottie]

I still haven't watched my David Lynch Blu-ray collection yet.

I threw in Lost Highway a month ago or so. After about 5 minutes, I finally figured out that there was an English track that I could change - herp.

I had a bit of a headache and the intro with all of the lights didn't help so I turned it off

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by ZooTv

A very under-appreciated film that's for sure, though it is undoubtedly his most inaccessible work. Since the first time I saw it, I was mesmerized by it, a truly unshakable experience.

Some of those moments really got to me the first time even if I was a bit baffled. As a matter of fact, the atmosphere is as palpable as his best work due to the sound design and the harshness and intimacy of shooting on handheld.

It's definitely "advanced" level Lynch and one you only see after you've seen most of his work.

I've only seen my blu ray on a 16" screen with headphones, I need to check it out on my 55" TV. How bad does it look on a decent setup? I can't imagine it making the film look any better.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I still haven't watched my David Lynch Blu-ray collection yet.

I threw in Lost Highway a month ago or so. After about 5 minutes, I finally figured out that there was an English track that I could change - herp.

I had a bit of a headache and the intro with all of the lights didn't help so I turned it off

I personally think the first act ranks among Lynch's best work, the rest is effective and truly head scratching, but no where near as potent. It too was one of the Lynch films I didn't fall in love with at first, but damn did it ever get under my skin.

I always forget to turn on the English sdk until they speak, it totally ruins the atmosphere that was accruing up till that point.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

It is nice it dropped to $34.49 finally on amazon. Since it is a digibook case I would rather pick it up in store, would love to price match it at Best Buy but all my local stores state unavailable. So looks like locally it isn't stocked. I may just grab at Barnes & Noble if their copy is mint.

You can get it for about a buck or so cheaper, if you're a B & N member. It's priced $44.99 in store. You can then use an $8 coupon (as it's $40 or more) to bring it down to $36.99. Then factor in the 10% membership discount and it's down to $33.30. That is how I bought my copy today.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Some of those moments really got to me the first time even if I was a bit baffled. As a matter of fact, the atmosphere is as palpable as his best work due to the sound design and the harshness and intimacy of shooting on handheld.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I personally think the first act ranks among Lynch's best work, the rest is effective and truly head scratching, but no where near as potent. It too was one of the Lynch films I didn't fall in love with at first, but damn did it ever get under my skin.
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Ranks *right* behind Mulholland Drive in Lynch's oeuvre for me. I see your point about the first act, but I don't think the film lets up at all even after that: there's just a deft change of mood as it transitions.

[An interesting observation: the latter part of Lost Highway strikes me in parts as a warped riff on Double Indemnity, much like Mulholland Drive sees Lynch filtering elements from Sunset Boulevard in its cocktail.]

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I personally think the first act ranks among Lynch's best work, the rest is effective and truly head scratching, but no where near as potent. It too was one of the Lynch films I didn't fall in love with at first, but damn did it ever get under my skin.

I always forget to turn on the English sdk until they speak, it totally ruins the atmosphere that was accruing up till that point.

I'm definitely going to rewatch it as I heard it was great.

On a side note, let the opening of the Criterions begin

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

So the free streaming promotion...replacement for February flash sale? Sadface.

Look at it this way...a rare opportunity to see a number of films you may have never seen for free. A way to expand your horizons and figure out which films are worth a second viewing. THAT is the very reason I justified spending $7.99 a month for a paid account. I streamed Narayama and then wound up buying it yesterday. You can also watch something today and wait to buy it, when it's a lot cheaper.

[goldie1970]

Algiers and Waterfront on their way! Can't wait!

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Some of those moments really got to me the first time even if I was a bit baffled. As a matter of fact, the atmosphere is as palpable as his best work due to the sound design and the harshness and intimacy of shooting on handheld.

It's definitely "advanced" level Lynch and one you only see after you've seen most of his work.

I've only seen my blu ray on a 16" screen with headphones, I need to check it out on my 55" TV. How bad does it look on a decent setup? I can't imagine it making the film look any better.

I thought it translated very well to home media, that is after viewing the German Concorde release on a 58" Panasonic Plasma.

I could not agree more with your sentiments regarding the effectiveness of the film's sound design and cinematography. For me, the most unforgettable sequences in Lynch's films are often defined by the juxtaposition between music and imagery.

[rkish]

Wow...two milestones today! My 20th wedding anniversary and this is my 2000th post on this Criterion thread!

Still got quite a ways on blowing past Spidey!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by rkish

Wow...two milestones today! My 20th wedding anniversary and this is my 2000th post on this Criterion thread!

Still got quite a ways on blowing past Spidey!

20 years

Congratulations!

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by goldie1970

Algiers and Waterfront on their way! Can't wait!

From Amazon? I can't seem to find a better place to buy from--really wanted this one (Waterfront).

Originally Posted by rkish

Still got quite a ways on blowing past Spidey!

Congrats on both--

I notice there aren't as many long-term members posting.

[mrjohnnyb]

I was able to purchase The Tree of Life today at Best Buy using their guaranteed price match with Amazon's latest low price.

It cost me a total of $10.66 (tax included.)

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

I was able to purchase The Tree of Life today at Best Buy using their guaranteed price match with Amazon's latest low price.

It cost me a total of $10.66 (tax included.)

I still haven't seen it--and feel like I should sometime, but I'm really put off it by all of the arguments surrounding it from people who hate it/love it/love to argue about hating it

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

By the way I like your new avatar Great Owl. I always thought the opening shot of Le Samourai depicts the main character's soul than just his apartment.
I watched Colombiana (I do watch popcorn flicks once in a while) a month ago, when I saw a similar bird cage with the same type of bird (finch). Definitely a homage to Le Samourai.

Thanks!

In all honesty... If you replace the bird cage with a 32'' LG LCD 1080p television and remove the cigarette smoke from the air, then the avatar looks just like me in my own apartment.

Speaking of avatars, I revisited Fellini's 8 1/2 the other night (and wrote a rather clumsy analysis). Such a great film that I want to pause at random spots to drink in the splendor of the still frames.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I still haven't seen it--and feel like I should sometime, but I'm really put off it by all of the arguments surrounding it from people who hate it/love it/love to argue about hating it

Wow! You need to watch it.

It's fantastic and there's so much room for interpretation. This is probably his most "out there" film, but I feel it's his most important to date.

Also, if you think the quality of The Thin Red Line, for example, is stunning - just wait until you see Tree Of Life!

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

I was able to purchase The Tree of Life today at Best Buy using their guaranteed price match with Amazon's latest low price.

It cost me a total of $10.66 (tax included.)

I went ahead and blind-bought that film today via Amazon, looking forward to checking it out this weekend.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I feel like I should give it a second look, especially with a cheap price of like $5

The American, my favorite movie of 2010, is the best Melville film that Melville never directed.

The American takes elements from Melville's Le Samouraï, Army of Shadows, Le Cercle Rouge, and Léon Morin, Priest, then rolls them all into one great big ball of awesome.

Anton Corbijn, the director of The American, also made another recent film that I'm dying to see on Blu-ray someday, Control. Control is about the life of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of Joy Division who committed suicide in 1980 (and the film is largely based on Touching from a Distance, the book written by Ian Curtis's widow, Deborah Curtis).
Anton Corbijn has actually impacted my life in quite a few ways, since he is responsible for the cover art of U2's The Joshua Tree, as well as several videos by U2, Depeche Mode, Echo and the Bunnymen, and others.

I concur with everyone else that your "Criterion Haul" photo is pretty awesome. Some great finds there!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Speaking of Melville, I still need to watch Army Of Shadows, Le Cercle Rouge, and Leon Morin, Priest. They're high on my to watch list so I will probably watch a couple of them tomorrow (at least).

Outstanding! Army of Shadows is my favorite Blu-ray in my entire collection.