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Abdrewes · 07-11-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Do you remember which Israeli hospital/city you were in? Just curious for future reference in case I need medical treatment when I'm there next time. Thanks.

I'll be sure to ask my mother this weekend. She should have all the paperwork and means to find out.

As for Shoah, I just had the chance to view the first part (I wanted to see it all at once on a Saturday or something, but I got pressured into splitting it up). You should definitely try to see the first part early on the morning of a free day because you may just want too see it all at once. It demands your full attention and nothing else. Even though I am only a quarter in, I see its place as one of the great documentaries already.

It has great scope and is brilliantly constructed. I am in adoration with the technique (first hand account voice over often coupled with transportative tracking shots which detail the locations off the camps). The film as of right now seems to be about constructing the terrible past we know all too well of. And the filmmakers seem to embrace that dichotomy between truth and memory. It happened, but we will never be able to feel the full extent of the torment.

Outstanding release! I hope I'll have a chance to finish it before I leave this weekend.

Network23 · 07-11-2013, 02:00 AM

Barnes and Noble Books are having their tri-annual sale right now thru the 29th of uly , all Criterion DVD/Blus are 50% off http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s?store=DVD&PRO=64

Which makes all of their $40 priced blu's $20. I just stopped in today i bought "if" and "Quadrophenia", probably going back for Seven Samurai and Tin Drum later in month

blkhrt · 07-11-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Network23

Barnes and Noble Books are having their tri-annual sale right now thru the 29th of uly , all Criterion DVD/Blus are 50% off http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s?store=DVD&PRO=64

Which makes all of their $40 priced blu's $20. I just stopped in today i bought "if" and "Quadrophenia", probably going back for Seven Samurai and Tin Drum later in month

Two things. First, I think everyone here knows about the sale. Second, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it against forum rules to post affiliate links?

JoeBuck · 07-11-2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stud Spider

Here's a few titles, alphabetical, in the spoilers. Some very well received, some lesser known. Criterion titles indicated.

[Show spoiler]

Just need to add one very crucial title to this list, which is The Narrow Margin.
Hands down one of my all time favorites, its just too goddamn good.
The Big Heat is great too, another Fritz Lang noir.

format916 · 07-11-2013, 02:03 AM

how many discs is shoah on? are there any breaks?

Abdrewes · 07-11-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by format916

how many discs is shoah on? are there any breaks?

Disc 1: First Era, Parts 1 and 2
Disc 2: Second Era, Parts 1 and 2
Disc 3: Supplements

Jughead · 07-11-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Judex

You should get The Magician if you don't have it.

I don't, but I will.

Stud Spider · 07-11-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Just need to add one very crucial title to this list, which is The Narrow Margin.
Hands down one of my all time favorites, its just too goddamn good.
The Big Heat is great too, another Fritz Lang noir.

Haven't seen The Narrow Margin. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the recommendation. I think The Big Heat is a little overrated.

starman15317 · 07-11-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Disc 1: First Era, Parts 1 and 2
Disc 2: Second Era, Parts 1 and 2
Disc 3: Supplements

I wonder how many discs the DVD version takes up, just out of curiosity.

Scottie · 07-11-2013, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

I wonder how many discs the DVD version takes up, just out of curiosity.

Six according to Amazon

starman15317 · 07-11-2013, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Six according to Amazon

Wow

ravenus · 07-11-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

So is Shoah like totally depressing? Or is it a learning experience? I like war movies, I just don't know if I can handle 9 hours of that subject.

It's not a movie, it's a documentary consisting in main of interviews with survivors, perpetrators and other related people of concentration camps. Cousin of mine that has sat through it says it is repetitive and very depressing, and he cannot imagine ever wanting to watch it again. So people may want to consider before dropping big bucks on this. I suspect this is more important for an academic library as a teaching tool than as home entertainment. Maybe that's just me.

Abdrewes · 07-11-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

It's not a movie, it's a documentary consisting in main of interviews with survivors, perpetrators and other related people of concentration camps. Cousin of mine that has sat through it says it is repetitive and very depressing, and he cannot imagine ever wanting to watch it again. So people may want to consider before dropping big bucks on this. I suspect this is more important for an academic library as a teaching tool than as home entertainment. Maybe that's just me.

I thought the first part was very easy to watch. It was very fluid and even quite stunning to watch. In all seriousness, it should have been nominated for several cinematography awards too.

Considering you get a 9 1/2 hour film with three additional films and supplements, it should be worth every penny of the $40 (after $8 coupon).

JoeBuck · 07-11-2013, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I thought the first part was very easy to watch. It was very fluid and even quite stunning to watch. In all seriousness, it should have been nominated for several cinematography awards too.

Considering you get a 9 1/2 hour film with three additional films and supplements, it should be worth every penny of the $40 (after $8 coupon).

Okay, gotta ask cause I keep on seeing this but where is this $8 coupon coming from that I keep on hearing about? My dad has a membership but didnt get one, is it on their site or something?

Scottie · 07-11-2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Okay, gotta ask cause I keep on seeing this but where is this $8 coupon coming from that I keep on hearing about? My dad has a membership but didnt get one, is it on their site or something?

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...-part-2-a.html

Abdrewes · 07-11-2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Okay, gotta ask cause I keep on seeing this but where is this $8 coupon coming from that I keep on hearing about? My dad has a membership but didnt get one, is it on their site or something?

You can print them here:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/...?r=1&pid=46954

Majin Blu · 07-11-2013, 03:12 AM

I picked up "Tokyo Drifter" and "Design for Living" recently. I kinda want to get one more. It's a close decision between: "Vivre Sa Vie", "Band of Outsiders", or "12 Angry Men". I absolutely love Godard, so the first 2 are pretty high up there (for me).

Jett Rink · 07-11-2013, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

It's not a movie, it's a documentary consisting in main of interviews with survivors, perpetrators and other related people of concentration camps. Cousin of mine that has sat through it says it is repetitive and very depressing, and he cannot imagine ever wanting to watch it again. So people may want to consider before dropping big bucks on this. I suspect this is more important for an academic library as a teaching tool than as home entertainment. Maybe that's just me.

mov·ie
/ˈmo͞ovē/
Noun

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television; a motion picture.
A movie theater.

Synonyms
film - cinema - picture - motion picture

Movie, documentary, it's all the same thing.

Abdrewes · 07-11-2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

I picked up "Tokyo Drifter" and "Design for Living" recently. I kinda want to get one more. It's a close decision between: "Vivre Sa Vie", "Band of Outsiders", or "12 Angry Men". I absolutely love Godard, so the first 2 are pretty high up there (for me).

All are sold choices.

Forgot to mention that I now own every current release but these:

Fat Girl
Marketa Lazarova
Tiny Furniture

Hopefully I will acquire those plus the three upcoming July releases so I can say I own them all for once.

Abdrewes · 07-11-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

mov·ie
/ˈmo͞ovē/
Noun

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television; a motion picture.
A movie theater.

Synonyms
film - cinema - picture - motion picture

Movie, documentary, it's all the same thing.

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07-11-2013, 02:00 AM	#76362
Network23 Special Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:LOS ANGELES, CA.	Barnes and Noble Books are having their tri-annual sale right now thru the 29th of uly , all Criterion DVD/Blus are 50% off http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s?store=DVD&PRO=64 Which makes all of their $40 priced blu's $20. I just stopped in today i bought "if" and "Quadrophenia", probably going back for Seven Samurai and Tin Drum later in month

07-11-2013, 02:03 AM	#76365
format916 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:429 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	how many discs is shoah on? are there any breaks?

07-11-2013, 03:12 AM	#76377
Majin Blu Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1813 DVD collection:186 Trading Score:325	I picked up "Tokyo Drifter" and "Design for Living" recently. I kinda want to get one more. It's a close decision between: "Vivre Sa Vie", "Band of Outsiders", or "12 Angry Men". I absolutely love Godard, so the first 2 are pretty high up there (for me).

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