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The Great Owl · 05-12-2013, 12:26 AM

I just finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca, and the Blu-ray is perfect. I've always loved Hitchcock's movies with Selznick productions. A shame that Criterion did not keep them, but the current releases do justice to the films.
Whenever I watch Rebecca, I always find myself hoping that the main characters lived happy lives after the events in the film. They seemed like good people who deserved a break after all of the hassles that they went through. Rebecca has never been one of my favorite Hitchcock offerings, but it is still a superb work of cinema across the board.

Onward to Hitchcock's Spellbound.

Abdrewes · 05-12-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This film has always intrigued me, but I have not yet made the leap. Your comparisons to Michelangelo Antonioni's films gave my interest level a nice boost. Much appreciated!

Just know it's much more conceened with cinema's static potential. Static isn't a word I would use to describe Antonioni.

Abdrewes · 05-12-2013, 01:14 AM

5 Favorite Films with Sarah Polley (most notably the director of Away from Her)
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stor..._sarah_polley/

Thin Red Line, Battle of Algiers & Three Colors: Red all made the cut. Pretty stellar!

brandon_260 · 05-12-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

5 Favorite Films with Sarah Polley (most notably the director of Away from Her)
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stor..._sarah_polley/

Thin Red Line, Battle of Algiers & Three Colors: Red all made the cut. Pretty stellar!

We share the same favorite film. Nice. I can't wait to see Stories We Tell.

COLD_COBRA_ · 05-12-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

5 Favorite Films with Sarah Polley (most notably the director of Away from Her)
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stor..._sarah_polley/

Thin Red Line, Battle of Algiers & Three Colors: Red all made the cut. Pretty stellar!

Not surprised her taste is absolutely exquisite.

vdmello · 05-12-2013, 02:01 AM

Apparently, Criterion's Playtime (Tati) blu-ray & dvd = OUT OF PRINT.

ultlife2013 · 05-12-2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vdmello

Apparently, Criterion's Playtime (Tati) blu-ray & dvd = OUT OF PRINT.

It's a race to eBay!

The Great Owl · 05-12-2013, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

5 Favorite Films with Sarah Polley (most notably the director of Away from Her)
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stor..._sarah_polley/

Thin Red Line, Battle of Algiers & Three Colors: Red all made the cut. Pretty stellar!

Those are keen selections from one of the coolest people in the movie business today. Can't go wrong with The Thin Red Line as a favorite film.

The remake of Dawn of the Dead is the only Zack Snyder film that I can tolerate anymore*, and this is mostly because of Sarah Polley's acting.

* I'll probably give Man of Steel a chance, though.

spanky87 · 05-12-2013, 02:12 AM

Stories We Tell will be released May 21st on DVD in Canada. No blu release at this time.

Scottie · 05-12-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vdmello

Apparently, Criterion's Playtime (Tati) blu-ray & dvd = OUT OF PRINT.

It's been OOP lol

SammyJankis · 05-12-2013, 02:40 AM

Sarah Polley is awesome, and that list only confirms it. Most of the lists celebrities give to that site are a joke. I watched Away from Her earlier today for the first time. She's a real talent. I can't wait for Stories We Tell.

Wouldn't mind a Blu-ray release for The Sweet Hereafter.

JediFonger · 05-12-2013, 03:12 AM

re: 2001 it's one of the few movies where you have to read the book to really understand. Clarke & Kubrick both created the story simultaneously. a feat i dont think has been replicated since (correct me if i'm wrong). they both came up with the story and Clarke wrote the book while Kubrick did the film.

the book+film are required companion pieces of one another. watching the film helps you understand the book and vice versa.

majorkonig41 · 05-12-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Sarah Polley is awesome, and that list only confirms it. Most of the lists celebrities give to that site are a joke. I watched Away from Her earlier today for the first time. She's a real talent. I can't wait for Stories We Tell.

Wouldn't mind a Blu-ray release for The Sweet Hereafter.

Import the Canadian release of The Sweet Hereafter. Well worth the price.

drbikeshorts · 05-12-2013, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

5 Favorite Films with Sarah Polley (most notably the director of Away from Her)
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stor..._sarah_polley/

Thin Red Line, Battle of Algiers & Three Colors: Red all made the cut. Pretty stellar!

I always wanted to see Away from Her but never got around to it.
Did anyone else see it?
Impressions?

drbikeshorts · 05-12-2013, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Sarah Polley is awesome, and that list only confirms it. Most of the lists celebrities give to that site are a joke. I watched Away from Her earlier today for the first time. She's a real talent. I can't wait for Stories We Tell.

Wouldn't mind a Blu-ray release for The Sweet Hereafter.

If you're region-free, Artificial Eye will be releasing a number of Egoyan films in the UK this year.
The Sweet Hereafter is not my favourite of his films, but I can't wait for Exotica and The Adjuster.
I'll probably give The Sweet Hereafter another go some time...

Abdrewes · 05-12-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I always wanted to see Away from Her but never got around to it.
Did anyone else see it?
Impressions?

You should definitely see it. I'm sure you know what it's about, but how it goes about it is even more interesting. Away from Her is riveting throughout, even though Sarah Polley isn't exactly the most innovative visual stylist, she can facilitate great performances and very nimble storytelling. It's a very easy film to like, but just be prepared to be digest some pretty raw emotions.

Also, there's a Neil Young number that is used to great effect.

Hawkguy · 05-12-2013, 04:55 AM

Away From Her is excellent, I'll add to that recommendation.

Mansinthe · 05-12-2013, 07:27 AM

is someone here into Kurosawa DVD releases? i would like to know if the criterion release is the best way to get his "early works and postwar movies" or if the UK releases are maybe better.

thanks

Inglourious17 · 05-12-2013, 12:31 PM

Sony's taking a rather long time to announce Amour for blu ray. Suspicious?

TJS_Blu · 05-12-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Inglourious17

Sony's taking a rather long time to announce Amour for blu ray. Suspicious?

Any time SPC has a title that I want, it takes forever for the announcement to come.

05-12-2013, 02:01 AM	#70886
vdmello Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1578 Digital collection:152	Oop Apparently, Criterion's Playtime (Tati) blu-ray & dvd = OUT OF PRINT.

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05-12-2013, 12:26 AM	#70881
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I just finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca, and the Blu-ray is perfect. I've always loved Hitchcock's movies with Selznick productions. A shame that Criterion did not keep them, but the current releases do justice to the films. Whenever I watch Rebecca, I always find myself hoping that the main characters lived happy lives after the events in the film. They seemed like good people who deserved a break after all of the hassles that they went through. Rebecca has never been one of my favorite Hitchcock offerings, but it is still a superb work of cinema across the board. Onward to Hitchcock's Spellbound.

05-12-2013, 01:14 AM	#70883
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	5 Favorite Films with Sarah Polley (most notably the director of Away from Her) http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stor..._sarah_polley/ Thin Red Line, Battle of Algiers & Three Colors: Red all made the cut. Pretty stellar!

05-12-2013, 02:12 AM	#70889
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	Stories We Tell will be released May 21st on DVD in Canada. No blu release at this time.

05-12-2013, 02:40 AM	#70891
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Sarah Polley is awesome, and that list only confirms it. Most of the lists celebrities give to that site are a joke. I watched Away from Her earlier today for the first time. She's a real talent. I can't wait for Stories We Tell. Wouldn't mind a Blu-ray release for The Sweet Hereafter.

05-12-2013, 03:12 AM	#70892
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	re: 2001 it's one of the few movies where you have to read the book to really understand. Clarke & Kubrick both created the story simultaneously. a feat i dont think has been replicated since (correct me if i'm wrong). they both came up with the story and Clarke wrote the book while Kubrick did the film. the book+film are required companion pieces of one another. watching the film helps you understand the book and vice versa.

05-12-2013, 04:55 AM	#70897
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Away From Her is excellent, I'll add to that recommendation.

05-12-2013, 07:27 AM	#70898
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	is someone here into Kurosawa DVD releases? i would like to know if the criterion release is the best way to get his "early works and postwar movies" or if the UK releases are maybe better. thanks

05-12-2013, 12:31 PM	#70899
Inglourious17 New Member Member since:Mar 2010	Sony's taking a rather long time to announce Amour for blu ray. Suspicious?

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