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jd_from_da_80s · 03-12-2013, 08:37 PM

I ordered The Game back in Dec from Amazon when it was $17.99, forgot all about it because it was the silly season. Anyway, last Friday I'm reviewing orders & noticed it was missing so I called Amazon & told them I never received it. So they credited me back the $17.99 & sent me the movie, which I just received at my job. Didn't even have to go through a song & dance about why it took me so long to report it missing. They also gave me $25 gift card. Now that I think about it, I hope none of my co-workers took the original shipment from my desk.

Anyway, this is my 1st Criterion & probably my last for a long time

Scottie · 03-12-2013, 08:39 PM

I just finished Pale Flower. The film was definitely a good example of how difficult it is to leave one's past behind.

When I started the film, I was really into it. As it progressed, I found it to be a bit slower paced, but the ending is what made the entire film for me. Now that I think back of it, the film did do a good job at showing how Muraki was returned to his old ways.

I'm still waiting for UPS to drop off the new Criterions for today.

Fellini912 · 03-12-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tonylopez

Well I payed off my JC PENNY'S credit card and then I saw they sold B&N gift cards and the devil on my shoulder said just buy 4 $50 cards and lay off buying some new threads for awhile. I never thought JCP would be supporting my blu habit. Lol

Nice.

Be careful with those devils they might ask for your soul next time.

hoytereden · 03-12-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Predictions for Friday's announcements? Here are my: Devil's Backbone, Lord of the Flies, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, La Notte.

Hope you're right about LotF. I know it's coming but I'm just hoping it's sooner rather than later.

La Notte would be great; the missing link in the trilogy.

Akijama · 03-12-2013, 10:40 PM

Not Criterion related, but Warner will release Truffaut's La Nuit américaine (Day For Night) and Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers on Blu in France this June. Both titles are up for pre-order at Amazon.fr.

madmojo · 03-12-2013, 10:48 PM

Does Criterion still have the rights to La Strada? It's one I really want, but I'm trying to decide whether I should just snatch up a DVD, or if it's probably coming soon on blu.

tonylopez · 03-12-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Predictions for Friday's announcements? Here are my: Devil's Backbone, Lord of the Flies, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, La Notte.

Those would be nice. THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE, ERASERHEAD and SCANNERS are my top titles that I'm truly anticipating that are believed to be coming. I understand why some dont care for Wes Anderson but I do like his films. Funny thing is I own of his films only FANTASTIC MR. FOX. I would buy THE LIFE AQUATIC.

The Great Owl · 03-12-2013, 10:58 PM

Somebody on my Facebook wall was posting these great paintings of the Battle of Trafalgar, and that got me thinking that I'd really love to upgrade my Criterion DVD of That Hamilton Woman to Blu-ray someday.

Maybe, in a perfect world, that will be one of the announcements, but I'm not holding my breath.

Spire · 03-12-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

If it happens, so bet it. But please, for Christ, let this not happen.

And why not?

Hawkguy · 03-12-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spire

And why not?

Like with any title, some want it and some of us feel like it just doesn't deserve a place.

tonylopez · 03-12-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spire

And why not?

Many people would rather have Criterion upgrades that are more worthy titles like... well anything else, but I go with the flow. I would rather see LE SAMURAI, CRASH, ROBOCOP, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS and countless others first but I figure all good things to those who wait.

Abdrewes · 03-12-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spire

And why not?

I actually like Bottle Rocket, Rushmore and Royal Tenenbaums. But in short, Wes was at his most obnoxious. Zissou and Darjeeling are all artifice & quirk.

If there's one saving grace, it's Cate Blanchett. She's the best thing about Zissou.

Abdrewes · 03-12-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tonylopez

Many people would rather have Criterion upgrades that are more worthy titles like... well anything else, but I go with the flow. I would rather see LE SAMURAI, CRASH (1996), ROBOCOP, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS and countless others first but I figure all good things to those who wait.

(Fixed your post)

Preach it.

Hawkguy · 03-12-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tonylopez

Many people would rather have Criterion upgrades that are more worthy titles like... well anything else, but I go with the flow. I would rather see LE SAMURAI, CRASH, ROBOCOP, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS and countless others first but I figure all good things to those who wait.

Or at least films that are hard to come by and won't be discovered/given a release outside of the label.

Scottie · 03-12-2013, 11:31 PM

Just finished The Blob.

It was a really fun movie. I'm going to have nightmares tonight. I hope The Blob doesn't eat me in my sleep!

octagon · 03-12-2013, 11:34 PM

I have my preferences just like everybody else but I gotta say, words like deserve and worthy kinda rub me the wrong way.

I mean, I understand what people are driving at and in many (maybe even most) cases I agree.

But is Charade really more worthy than The Game?

Does The Blob deserve to be in the collection where Life Aquatic does not?

I dunno...

Hawkguy · 03-12-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

But is Charade really more worthy than The Game?

Does The Blob deserve to be in the collection where Life Aquatic does not?

I dunno...

Certainly not The Blob or Charade, but films like World on a Wire and Letter Never Sent are surely more deserving than The Game or Life Aquatic....we wouldn't be able to see them if they weren't released, especially not on blu-ray, while the other titles are available on DVD and could always be released by another label.

..no?..

blkhrt · 03-12-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

I have my preferences just like everybody else but I gotta say, words like deserve and worthy kinda rub me the wrong way.

Agreed. I know we all have our preferences, but still...

Abdrewes · 03-12-2013, 11:41 PM

I don't think any of us will be mad if it happens. We would just prefer most anything else.

madmojo · 03-12-2013, 11:52 PM

I think River's Edge would be a good fit for Criterion. It's owned by MGM, it's a cult classic, it does not already have a blu-ray release (though that doesn't stop Criterion anyhow), and it's a pretty good symbol of the time it was made.

I don't see how it's less of a fit than Repo Man, anyway. (Other than the fact that it stars Keanu Reeves.)

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03-12-2013, 08:37 PM	#64661
jd_from_da_80s Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Harlem 4K collection:451 Blu-ray collection:976 DVD collection:23 Digital collection:625 Trading Score:75	I ordered The Game back in Dec from Amazon when it was $17.99, forgot all about it because it was the silly season. Anyway, last Friday I'm reviewing orders & noticed it was missing so I called Amazon & told them I never received it. So they credited me back the $17.99 & sent me the movie, which I just received at my job. Didn't even have to go through a song & dance about why it took me so long to report it missing. They also gave me $25 gift card. Now that I think about it, I hope none of my co-workers took the original shipment from my desk. Anyway, this is my 1st Criterion & probably my last for a long time

03-12-2013, 08:39 PM	#64662
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I just finished Pale Flower. The film was definitely a good example of how difficult it is to leave one's past behind. When I started the film, I was really into it. As it progressed, I found it to be a bit slower paced, but the ending is what made the entire film for me. Now that I think back of it, the film did do a good job at showing how Muraki was returned to his old ways. I'm still waiting for UPS to drop off the new Criterions for today.

03-12-2013, 10:40 PM	#64665
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Not Criterion related, but Warner will release Truffaut's La Nuit américaine (Day For Night) and Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers on Blu in France this June. Both titles are up for pre-order at Amazon.fr.

03-12-2013, 10:48 PM	#64666
madmojo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Virginia 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:2011 DVD collection:717	Does Criterion still have the rights to La Strada? It's one I really want, but I'm trying to decide whether I should just snatch up a DVD, or if it's probably coming soon on blu.

03-12-2013, 10:58 PM	#64668
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Somebody on my Facebook wall was posting these great paintings of the Battle of Trafalgar, and that got me thinking that I'd really love to upgrade my Criterion DVD of That Hamilton Woman to Blu-ray someday. Maybe, in a perfect world, that will be one of the announcements, but I'm not holding my breath.

03-12-2013, 11:31 PM	#64675
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Just finished The Blob. It was a really fun movie. I'm going to have nightmares tonight. I hope The Blob doesn't eat me in my sleep!

03-12-2013, 11:34 PM	#64676
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I have my preferences just like everybody else but I gotta say, words like deserve and worthy kinda rub me the wrong way. I mean, I understand what people are driving at and in many (maybe even most) cases I agree. But is Charade really more worthy than The Game? Does The Blob deserve to be in the collection where Life Aquatic does not? I dunno...

03-12-2013, 11:41 PM	#64679
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	I don't think any of us will be mad if it happens. We would just prefer most anything else.

03-12-2013, 11:52 PM	#64680
madmojo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Virginia 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:2011 DVD collection:717	I think River's Edge would be a good fit for Criterion. It's owned by MGM, it's a cult classic, it does not already have a blu-ray release (though that doesn't stop Criterion anyhow), and it's a pretty good symbol of the time it was made. I don't see how it's less of a fit than Repo Man, anyway. (Other than the fact that it stars Keanu Reeves.)

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