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bsitg · 06-08-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

If you enjoyed Anatomy of a Murder, then you might like the Twilight Time Blu-ray, Experiment in Terror.

Lee Remick, who played the wife in Anatomy of a Murder, plays a bank teller who is victimized by a relentless criminal in Experiment in Terror. Glenn Ford, who is also featured in the Criterion Collection in the recent 3:10 to Yuma release, plays a detective who assists Remick in the brutal cat-and-mouse game.
Experiment in Terror moves effortlessly fast for a 1962 movie, and the tension never lets up. It's a great little thriller, and a pivotal scene in the movie was a big influence on the first Dirty Harry film.

I'm not sure how many copies of Experiment in Terror are left, but there are still a few available, so it's good to bring it to everyone's attention.

Cool avatar, by the way. Darkness on the Edge of Town is such a great album. My favorite Bruce Springsteen album is probably Nebraska, but Darkness is right up there.

Thanks, I'll check it out. Always like a good recommendation!

I love Nebraska, too. Then again, I love almost everything Bruce has ever done.

Abdrewes · 06-08-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bsitg

Thanks, I'll check it out. Always like a good recommendation!

I love Nebraska, too. Then again, I love almost everything Bruce has ever done.

Huge Springsteen fan here too! Although, I wasn't floored by his latest album

dlevine · 06-08-2013, 03:22 PM

So, I've only got three from this sale - Monsieur Verdoux, Life & Death of Colonel Blimp and Secret of the Grain.

I've only seen Verdoux... can't believe I've not seen Colonel Blimp yet.

Any thoughts on Secret of the Grain? I got interested in it since Abdellatif Kechiche's new film won the Palme D'Or.

Hawkguy · 06-08-2013, 03:49 PM

Just finished Chronicle of a Summer. It was exactly as fascinating as I expected, really enjoyed it.

Hawkguy · 06-08-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dlevine

Any thoughts on Secret of the Grain? I got interested in it since Abdellatif Kechiche's new film won the Palme D'Or.

Great film! I consider it one of the better 'modern family drama' films in the collection.

thelittleprince · 06-08-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dlevine

So, I've only got three from this sale - Monsieur Verdoux, Life & Death of Colonel Blimp and Secret of the Grain.

I've only seen Verdoux... can't believe I've not seen Colonel Blimp yet.

Any thoughts on Secret of the Grain? I got interested in it since Abdellatif Kechiche's new film won the Palme D'Or.

I enjoyed Secret of the Grain but not much replay value (for me anyway). I suggest you rent it first. Looking forward to his new film.

Deja 101 · 06-08-2013, 04:02 PM

Finally got around to seeing Videodrome. Fascinating film. Amazing how some of the subject matter of the film reflects on society now...

Mansinthe · 06-08-2013, 04:08 PM

just finished watching rashomon and most of its bonus features.
the movie was sitting a while now on my bluray shelf. but first i wanted to read mr kurosawas "something like an autobiographie" (awesome book by the way)

the movie rashomon was absolutly fantastic. liked it alot. actually i think i will watch it again in a few days with the audio commentary.

with each criterion movie i watch (or masters of cinema/bfi) i want to buy more and more of these "old" movies.

thelittleprince · 06-08-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Deja 101

Finally got around to seeing Videodrome. Fascinating film. Amazing how some of the subject matter of the film reflects on society now...

Freaked me out the first time I saw it in high school. Just rewatched it recently and definitely more relevant today.

[Show spoiler]

billzfan · 06-08-2013, 04:19 PM

My haul this sale is getting huge:

Late Spring
Medium Cool
Royal Tenenbaums
Being John malkovich
Summer Interlude
Videodrome
12 Angry Men
Harakiri
On the Waterfront
Summer with Monika

benbess · 06-08-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

Nice haul, Richard III looks promising. Might be my next blind buy.

If you like Shakespeare and Olivier, blind buy Richard III with confidence. In fact, if you like those two, I'd say it's essential. +++

SolidBlu · 06-08-2013, 04:25 PM

is medium cool worth the blind buy? thanks

thelittleprince · 06-08-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidBlu

is medium cool worth the blind buy? thanks

Really dated but definitely has historical significance. Not one I would blind buy. You can watch the trailer on you tube.

Member-38928 · 06-08-2013, 05:07 PM

This has probably been asked 1000 times already but do most of you guys who keep your collections in alphabetical order sort your Criterion Blu-rays the same way or do you keep the Criterions together. I just checked and I think I have about 16 of them now so I am thinking about sorting them "Criterion: 12 Angry Men" then "Criterion: The 400 Blows" ....and so on.

Jett Rink · 06-08-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bentvalve

This has probably been asked 1000 times already but do most of you guys who keep your collections in alphabetical order sort your Criterion Blu-rays the same way or do you keep the Criterions together. I just checked and I think I have about 16 of them now so I am thinking about sorting them "Criterion: 12 Angry Men" then "Criterion: The 400 Blows" ....and so on.

I have also been struggling with this issue. I have tried alphabetical, alphabetical with the rest of my collection, and by spine number. I can't seem to pick one I like yet.

Hawkguy · 06-08-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

I have also been struggling with this issue. I have tried alphabetical, alphabetical with the rest of my collection, and by spine number. I can't seem to pick one I like yet.

I sort by spine number, it's become the easiest way for me..

..and I'm one of those weird people that will remove individual disc folders from a boxed set to display them separately because they have their own spine numbers

Member-38928 · 06-08-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

I have also been struggling with this issue. I have tried alphabetical, alphabetical with the rest of my collection, and by spine number. I can't seem to pick one I like yet.

I think I am going to try. vv
(collection order; TV shows & documentaries>concerts/music>musicals>Criterion movies>movies)

Blu-Velvet · 06-08-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by benbess

I suggest Modern Times or The Gold Rush. Both are captivating comedies that make you think, with unusually good PQ considering how old they are. Chaplin is a must imho.

I'll second both of these as the first two titles to get from your list! And with THE GOLD RUSH you get both the reconstructed original 1925 silent cut and the 1942 sound re-edit with Chaplin's own narration replacing the title cards.

Jr7936 · 06-08-2013, 05:27 PM

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Right, need an opinion on these, which of the following should I get? I'm only allowed to get one, which one shall it be?

Rosemary's Baby
Tiny Furniture
Blow Out
Badlands
Following
Quadrophenia
12 Angry Men
Le Havre
The Gold Rush
The Game
Bottle Rocket
Shallow Grave
The Darjeeling Ltd.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Modern Times
Rushmore

pick badlands, saw it last it night, one of my fav criterion single releases on blu. 12 angry men was good but I never wanted to watch it more then once

Member-38928 · 06-08-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jr7936

pick badlands, saw it last it night, one of my fav criterion single releases on blu. 12 angry men was good but I never wanted to watch it more then once

That is one movie I can confidently say that I will watch at least once a year for the rest of my life!

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06-08-2013, 03:22 PM	#73243
dlevine Member Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:575 DVD collection:503	So, I've only got three from this sale - Monsieur Verdoux, Life & Death of Colonel Blimp and Secret of the Grain. I've only seen Verdoux... can't believe I've not seen Colonel Blimp yet. Any thoughts on Secret of the Grain? I got interested in it since Abdellatif Kechiche's new film won the Palme D'Or.

06-08-2013, 03:49 PM	#73244
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Just finished Chronicle of a Summer. It was exactly as fascinating as I expected, really enjoyed it.

06-08-2013, 04:02 PM	#73247
Deja 101 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Des Moines Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:535 Blu-ray collection:2718 DVD collection:471 Trading Score:5	Finally got around to seeing Videodrome. Fascinating film. Amazing how some of the subject matter of the film reflects on society now...

06-08-2013, 04:08 PM	#73248
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	just finished watching rashomon and most of its bonus features. the movie was sitting a while now on my bluray shelf. but first i wanted to read mr kurosawas "something like an autobiographie" (awesome book by the way) the movie rashomon was absolutly fantastic. liked it alot. actually i think i will watch it again in a few days with the audio commentary. with each criterion movie i watch (or masters of cinema/bfi) i want to buy more and more of these "old" movies.

06-08-2013, 04:19 PM	#73250
billzfan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:734	My haul this sale is getting huge: Late Spring Medium Cool Royal Tenenbaums Being John malkovich Summer Interlude Videodrome 12 Angry Men Harakiri On the Waterfront Summer with Monika

06-08-2013, 04:25 PM	#73252
SolidBlu Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Singapore Trading Score:2	is medium cool worth the blind buy? thanks

06-08-2013, 05:07 PM	#73254
Member-38928 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:190	This has probably been asked 1000 times already but do most of you guys who keep your collections in alphabetical order sort your Criterion Blu-rays the same way or do you keep the Criterions together. I just checked and I think I have about 16 of them now so I am thinking about sorting them "Criterion: 12 Angry Men" then "Criterion: The 400 Blows" ....and so on.

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