The Criterion Collection

[octagon]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Nothing has been announced as of yet.

You're loving this, aren't you?

[octagon]

Originally Posted by billzfan

I was thinking of blind buying Pale Flower. I love Film Noir. Anyway, anyone here own it and want to share their thoughts on the film and disc presentation?

I really, really liked it. I can't put my finger on anything specific but I really got wrapped up in it and it looked very good to absolutely gorgeous.

It's a pretty safe blind buy for a noir fan.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by octagon

You're loving this, aren't you?

I'm always looking to contribute.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by monorail91

Watched Marienbad today. I found it really rough to watch and was not very interested. The last 20 minutes or so were engaging, but it honestly took a lot of effort for me to sit through that 90something minute movie. I guess I like it more for its influence (definitely on 8 1/2 and David Lynch) than for what it actually is. Still, gonna sell my copy once it arrives!

Last Year at Marienbad keeps my interest all the way through, although I admittedly struggle with the interpretation. It's a puzzle, as many here have said, but I often just sit back and roll with the movie without trying to figure it out. It's a different sort of movie altogether, without the "closure" that most audiences love to have before they go home.

I like the color still-shots from Last Year at Marienbad that were posted on Criterion's website recently.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm always looking to contribute.

So when is the next B&N sale then

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[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Last Year at Marienbad keeps my interest all the way through, although I admittedly struggle with the interpretation. It's a puzzle, as many here have said, but I often just sit back and roll with the movie without trying to figure it out. It's a different sort of movie altogether, without the "closure" that most audiences love to have before they go home.

I like the color still-shots from Last Year at Marienbad that were posted on Criterion's website recently.

It's one of the most difficult, confusing movie I have seen I think in my life. I would not even place it in the same category as 2001, another difficult movie but you can still come up with certain answers has you watch it. Last year At Marienbad I am not sure you really can make an idea what was really suppose to be going on or happening. Interesting movie but only seen it once and I have to say not much interest in seeing it again

[The Great Owl]

It is sort of nice to see the Taylor Swift photo whenever someone asks about a Barnes & Noble sale.

I stayed up late watching my Blu-rays of The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. I'll start with the Pierce Brosnan Bond Blu-rays tonight, since I'm going through the whole series in order, and will likely watch all of the Craig Blu-rays this weekend. It's a fun side trip, and I revisit these movies anyway a couple times a year, although not necessarily in order.

It's a good thing in this instance, because it keeps me from rushing out to buy a copy of Repo Man.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

It is sort of nice to see the Taylor Swift photo whenever someone asks about a Barnes & Noble sale.

I suspect that is why so many ask the question just to make OilJunior posting and see his avatar

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It's one of the most difficult, confusing movie I have seen I think in my life. I would not even place it in the same category as 2001, another difficult movie but you can still come up with certain answers has you watch it. Last year At Marienbad I am not sure you really can make an idea what was really suppose to be going on or happening. Interesting movie but only seen it once and I have to say not much interest in seeing it again

I think the most difficult, confusing movie I ever watched is Eraserhead. I'm not sure what was going on in Marienbad, but I did come to my own conclusion. Who knows ... that conclusion could be different the next time around.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It's one of the most difficult, confusing movie I have seen I think in my life. I would not even place it in the same category as 2001, another difficult movie but you can still come up with certain answers as you watch it. Last year At Marienbad I am not sure you really can make an idea what was really suppose to be going on or happening. Interesting movie but only seen it once and I have to say not much interest in seeing it again

I had read the Arthur C. Clarke novel several times during my childhood long before I ever saw the film, so I pretty much knew everything that was going on during my first viewing of 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's a wonderful experience in terms of pacing and cinematography, although I generally prefer Tarkovsky's Solaris these days.

I thought of Last Year at Marienbad as a ghost story of sorts the first few times I saw it, because I was thinking along the lines of the Jean-Paul Sartre play, No Exit, about people destined to spend eternity together in Hell without escape from each other's company. At first glance, Last Year at Marienbad does come across as a vision of people going through a maddening repetition of scenarios for all eternity, but I then pondered on the fact that we all go through this same sort of repetition in our own minds all of the time, and that changed the way that I approached the film.

(Unfamiliar viewers should not be worried, because the above is not a spoiler for Last Year at Marienbad, This is a spoiler-proof movie.)

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Page14

I think the most difficult, confusing movie I ever watched is Eraserhead. I'm not sure what was going on in Marienbad, but I did come to my own conclusion. Who knows ... that conclusion could be different the next time around.

I came up with a few things but the movie the way it's made just does not let you form anything concrete. It was created with that in mind. I suppose you are pointing out a second viewing might bring something you but really it just does hold that much interest for me. I am still young so maybe in 20 years I might come across it again and see it?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I thought of Last Year at Marienbad as a ghost story of sorts the first few times I saw it, because I was thinking along the lines of the Jean-Paul Sartre play, No Exit, about people destined to spend eternity together in Hell without escape from each other's company. At first glance, Last Year at Marienbad does come across as a vision of people going through a maddening repetition of scenarios for all eternity, but I then pondered on the fact that we all go through this same sort of repetition in our own minds all of the time, and that changed the way that I approached the film.

(Unfamiliar viewers should not be worried, because the above is not a spoiler for Last Year at Marienbad, This is a spoiler-proof movie.)

Nice way to look at it.

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I came up with a few things but the movie the way it's made just does not let you form anything concrete. It was created with that in mind. I suppose you are pointing out a second viewing might bring something you but really it just does hold that much interest for me. I am still young so maybe in 20 years I might come across it again and see it?

You gave me a thought ... I wonder how many of us will still be using our old ancient bluray players in 20 years from now (... while the technology forges on to wherever it's going).

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Page14

You gave me a thought ... I wonder how many of us will still be using our old ancient bluray players in 20 years from now (... while the technology forges on to wherever it's going).

I don't know where it will go from here with me personally. I have lazy eye in my right eye, so I cannot get the full effect of 3D movies, 3D televisions, and such. I also do not see myself ever buying a massive 100" television screen that will help me benefit from 4K resolution.

I happily watched VHS tapes from the early 1980s to 1999, then happily watched DVDs from 1999 to 2012.

Unless there is something amazing that lets me step into a movie and hang out with the Bond girls in person, or something like that, I'll be happy watching Blu-rays for the indefinite future.

I'm pretty much collecting favorite movies now with the intent of owning them forever.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Page14

You gave me a thought ... I wonder how many of us will still be using our old ancient bluray players in 20 years from now (... while the technology forges on to wherever it's going).

Interesting to wonder about that.

Some people still use VHS and Laserdisc players technologies going back to the 70's and 80's. DVD as now been live more or less for 16 years and it's still going with no clear indication when it might become more like VHS and Laserdisc, something use by an weird group of people

I know that streaming is trying to become the next big thing but it may not really happen in a very strong way for some years to come. I suspect we will have Blu-ray for well into the 2020's with maybe some upgrades something like Ultra Blu-ray or Blu-ray 4K.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I had read the Arthur C. Clarke novel several times during my childhood long before I ever saw the film, so I pretty much knew everything that was going on during my first viewing of 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's a wonderful experience in terms of pacing and cinematography, although I generally prefer Tarkovsky's Solaris these days.

I thought of Last Year at Marienbad as a ghost story of sorts the first few times I saw it, because I was thinking along the lines of the Jean-Paul Sartre play, No Exit, about people destined to spend eternity together in Hell without escape from each other's company. At first glance, Last Year at Marienbad does come across as a vision of people going through a maddening repetition of scenarios for all eternity, but I then pondered on the fact that we all go through this same sort of repetition in our own minds all of the time, and that changed the way that I approached the film.

(Unfamiliar viewers should not be worried, because the above is not a spoiler for Last Year at Marienbad, This is a spoiler-proof movie.)

Just to clarify..."2001: A Space Odyssey" was never a novel. What you read was a screenplay. It was released some time after the film had been released in theaters. I saw the film the year it was released and came to my own conclusions about it...as a 10 year old child.

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It's one of the most difficult, confusing movie I have seen I think in my life. I would not even place it in the same category as 2001, another difficult movie but you can still come up with certain answers has you watch it. Last year At Marienbad I am not sure you really can make an idea what was really suppose to be going on or happening. Interesting movie but only seen it once and I have to say not much interest in seeing it again

I have a copy on order from Amazon. Not sure of the ship date. I'll view via Netflix before deciding to keep my copy. I may just end up selling if anyone is interested.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by ccg1978

I have a copy on order from Amazon. Not sure of the ship date. I'll view via Netflix before deciding to keep my copy. I may just end up selling if anyone is interested.

Considering your avatar is Blade Runner, you may Love Matienbad. It would be a shame to first experience this most beautiful film in anything less than BluRay quality.

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Considering your avatar is Blade Runner, you may Love Matienbad. It would be a shame to first experience this most beautiful film in anything less than BluRay quality.

I will go in with an open mind! It is arriving from Netflix on Blu tomorrow along with Homeland Disc 3.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by rkish

Just to clarify..."2001: A Space Odyssey" was never a novel. What you read was a screenplay. It was released some time after the film had been released in theaters. I saw the film the year it was released and came to my own conclusions about it...as a 10 year old child.

The film and novel were released concurrently in 1968. Arthur C. Clarke explains in the introductions to subsequent editions that he and Kubrick developed the story together, but worked respectively on the novel and film as separate entities, with neither being an adaptation of the other.

I was born in 1972, and I had a paperback edition of 2001: A Space Odyssey that included some still photos of the film across 20 pages or so in the middle of the book. I read that book several times during childhood. This was before the days of videotapes, cable channels, and such, so I was unable to see the film until I was a teenager.

Incidentally, I wonder why movie tie-in novels no longer include middle pages with photos from the movie. It seems as though all of the movie tie-in paperbacks that I owned as a child were published this way.