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[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I think you'll find something in the both of them. Leviathan is one of the most original films I've seen in too long.

I've heard a bit about the crazily inventive visual execution. I can't wait to see it!

Haven't seen too many docs this year, unfortunately. I really liked Blackfish, but that one doesn't break new formal ground at all. It should, however, make a very good watch when it airs on CNN on October 24. Have you seen that one, Brandon?

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

If Gojira is #13, and On the Waterfront is #20, but the 400 Blows doesn't crack your Top 25, how is it possible that 400 Blows is your favorite film in the Criterion Collection?

I hope you've kept your receipts - you're being movie-audited!

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I've heard a bit about the crazily inventive visual execution. I can't wait to see it!

Haven't seen too many docs this year, unfortunately. I really liked Blackfish, but that one doesn't break new formal ground at all. It should, however, make a very good watch when it airs on CNN on October 24. Have you seen that one, Brandon?

The visuals in Leviathan are phenomenal. Make sure you go in with a clear head though. I had a mild head ache going in and I definitely think that detracted from the experience.

I have seen Blackfish. I was actually one of the last films that I wrote an actual piece on. I enjoyed it a lot, to my surprise. I'm glad it was an overly sympathetic, manipulative doc like I was half expecting.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Well, you can look out for the cameo (actually, one and a half cameos) of Arthur C. Clarke. In the scene where Roy Scheider is talking with James McEachin on a street bench with the White House in the background, you'll see a man on the left side of the screen feeding pigeons. That's Clarke.

Later on, there's a scene in a hospital where we see a Time magazine cover reflecting the growing tensions between the USA and USSR. The drawing of the American President is Clarke, the drawing of the Russian Premier is Kubrick.

Otherwise, just sit back and enjoy some solid acting by Scheider, John Lithgow, Elya Baskin, and especially Helen Mirren. Oh, and HAL.

It won't "wow" you like 2001, but is a solidly entertaining, well-made film.

Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I look forward to watching it now.

Originally Posted by Lutz

But there are already three unicorns in the movie before the fourth was added.

(The other two are in GFs apartment, on his desk while he is sleeping, on the far side of the screen at the start of the boiling egg scene.)

yeah... I know they are there, and the "big clue" is the Unicorn at the end. But it still seems to me that Deckard being a replicant ruins his journey and what he's done. but again, that's my opinion and it's nice that there can still be debate about it.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

The visuals in Leviathan are phenomenal. Make sure you go in with a clear head though. I had a mild head ache going in and I definitely think that detracted from the experience.

I have seen Blackfish. I was actually one of the last films that I wrote an actual piece on. I enjoyed it a lot, to my surprise. I'm glad it was an overly sympathetic, manipulative doc like I was half expecting.

Thanks for the advice.

Blackfish has three of the scariest scenes I've seen all year :bitesnails: Worth seeing theatrically just for them too.

Are you still going to write for Sanctuary? Why'd you move?

[lordmorpheus72]

Finally ordered Seconds with my Best Buy Reward bucks today. Can't wait to get this in. Also joined the B&N Member club, so I'll be using the $5 off $50 and the $8 off any bd $40 or more order to get La Cage aux Folles, To Be or not To Be, and Safety Last! soon... waiting on those 15% and/or 20% as well.

I can already tell this could only lead to pain in my wallet. :-\

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Check out Shoot the Piano Player. It's equally awesome.

Thanks for the recommendation!

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

If Gojira is #13, and On the Waterfront is #20, but the 400 Blows doesn't crack your Top 25, how is it possible that 400 Blows is your favorite film in the Criterion Collection?

It's a wonderful film and it is my favorite film in the Criterion Collection but it necessarily isn't one of my all time favorite movies. If that makes sense.




Dont you judge me.....

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

I hope you've kept your receipts - you're being movie-audited!

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by SilentxStatik24

Thanks for the recommendation!

Well, if I could only reccomend one Truffaut, it would be Day for Night. Easily the best movie about moviemaking.

[Cocophone]

It's been a while since I watched Blade Runner.

How does it not work if Deckard is a replicant?

Thanks

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"Why am I me and why not you? Why am I here and why not there? When did time begin and where does space end?" - Wings of Desire

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Thanks for the advice.

Blackfish has three of the scariest scenes I've seen all year :bitesnails: Worth seeing theatrically just for them too.

Are you still going to write for Sanctuary? Why'd you move?

My plan is still to write, but it's going to become much more limited and my film articles will become even more scarce, because movie theaters don't even exist here. I moved for a new job, cooking in a hotel up here. The move was almost entirely to help pay off my student loans, because the rate of pay up here is almost double what I'd make back home.

[pro-bassoonist]

Slacker Blu-ray REVIEW



The transfer appears to have been sourced from the same master that was used for the DVD release, but is quite good.

Pro-B

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

My plan is still to write, but it's going to become much more limited and my film articles will become even more scarce, because movie theaters don't even exist here. I moved for a new job, cooking in a hotel up here. The move was almost entirely to help pay off my student loans, because the rate of pay up here is almost double what I'd make back home.

You can't beat that. Hey, at least now you'll have the chance to dig into catalogue titles...and maybe writing about some of them. I feel for you, though. Being away from a movie theater during the fall sounds miserable.

[GreenGaijin]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Slacker Blu-ray REVIEW



The transfer appears to have been sourced from the same master that was used for the DVD release, but is quite good.

Pro-B

Ordered this when Best Buy Canada had a promo. This will be my second Criterion. Looking forward to watching it again!

[amoergosum]

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[Mansinthe]

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[BarnDoor]

Speaking of Westerns - might Criterion release Delmer Daves' Cowboy next year, completing his trio of Westerns made at Columbia? Interesting news from BFI's LFF program today that a 4K restoration has been done by Grover Crisp.

I suppose Twilight Time is another option, but this would make a lot of sense given Criterion released Daves' 3:10 to Yuma and Jubal.

[smoss469]

Darjeeling Limited ordered. I wish the selection was larger but it kept me from spending a lot

[Antonmassacre1]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Between 'Sounds', Once Upon a Time in Anatolia, Strange Case of Angelica and Turin Horse, they are quickly becoming my favorite contemporary BluRay distributor. Excellent, excellent work.

I Will have to see Museum Hours and Leviathan before I compile my 2013 top 20.

If you haven't seen it yet, you should definitely grab their release of Marwencol too.