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ShellOilJunior · 12-09-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm on a film noir kick, and I've heard Pale Flower mentioned several times in context to that genre. Other than that, I'm flying blind.

If you enjoy film noir it's a very safe bet.

The Great Owl · 12-09-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

I bought that one on DVD a while back and haven't watched it yet. I'll end up watching it along with the new westerns I've just gotten. I've heard good things though.

I, for one, thoroughly enjoy The Quiet Man. The last half hour is some of the most fun cinema there is.

If you are a fan of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, then you'll recognize the scene in The Quiet Man that is playing on television when the E.T. is having a psychic connection with Eliott.

The Olive Films Blu-ray of The Quiet Man is out of this world, in terms of visuals.

lordmorpheus72 · 12-09-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I, for one, thoroughly enjoy The Quiet Man. The last half hour is some of the most fun cinema there is.

If you are a fan of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, then you'll recognize the scene in The Quiet Man that is playing on television when the E.T. is having a psychic connection with Eliott.

The Olive Films Blu-ray of The Quiet Man is out of this world, in terms of visuals.

Well I only have the Artisan DVD version, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it all the same. Maybe it'll make me want to upgrade.

And then i'll have to go back and watch E.T. again.

ShellOilJunior · 12-09-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The Olive Films Blu-ray of The Quiet Man is out of this world, in terms of visuals.

The TCM broadcast of the film in HD is terrible. The Olive Blu-ray is good but there's room for improvement, imo. Same deal with Johnny Guitar.

Clerks X · 12-09-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Well, Criterion released an edition of Shampoo back in the laserdisc days, so it's not completely out of the question.

Yeah I think it deserves a release its very underrated

jayembee · 12-09-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

And Criterion is supposed to be releasing Leaving Las Vegas, or at least rumored to.

Cage tends to be seen as someone who makes a lot of lowbrow movies -- probably because he does make a lot of lowbrow movies -- but if one looks at his filmography, there are any number of films that I could see even a "snooty" Criterion releasing, if they could wrangle the rights.

jayembee · 12-09-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Well I only have the Artisan DVD version, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it all the same. Maybe it'll make me want to upgrade.

And then i'll have to go back and watch E.T. again.

Whatever virtues The Quiet Man may have, I don't think "making you want to watch E.T. again" is one of them.

hoytereden · 12-09-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Seconds (1966)

I still need to see the first two.

Not Frankenheimer directed but Fail-Safe would fit in that category also.

jayembee · 12-09-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

Not Frankenheimer directed but Fail-Safe would fit in that category also.

I'd love to see Criterion do Fail-Safe, especially if they included Stephen Frears's live-TV-broadcast remake as a bonus feature.

EricJ · 12-09-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Whatever virtues The Quiet Man may have, I don't think "making you want to watch E.T. again" is one of them.

Unless, of course, it's "Oh, so THAT'S why Elliott suddenly kissed that girl in the school doorway..."

hoytereden · 12-09-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

I'd love to see Criterion do Fail-Safe, especially if they included Stephen Frears's live-TV-broadcast remake as a bonus feature.

Definitely edge-of-your-seat film.

More so if you saw it during the Cold War era.

Mansinthe · 12-09-2013, 06:59 PM

Pale Flower

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

If you enjoy film noir it's a very safe bet.

and the ending + the score of that movie will stay with you for a while. that i promise !
but the opening was really awesome as well...

Infernal King · 12-09-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Well, they released The Rock on DVD. Doesn't that count?

(At the very least, it should indicate that Criterion isn't too snooty.)

That feels like forever ago and it eventually received a Blu-ray release from another studio. Vampire's Kiss, however, is still banished to the lower realm of DVD.

Scottie · 12-09-2013, 07:21 PM

From Criterion's FaceBook...

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A titan sleeps. Our Paul Robeson box set is going out of print at the end of the month.

Get it while you can: http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/443...-of-the-artist

Mansinthe · 12-09-2013, 07:23 PM

received a few criterion bluray from my B&N order today + the nikkatsu noir DVD set

ShellOilJunior · 12-09-2013, 07:36 PM

I can't see anyone else scooping up the Robeson films. If anyone - it'd be ideal for Twilight Time. Though it may not even sell 500 copies.

thebard · 12-09-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Cage tends to be seen as someone who makes a lot of lowbrow movies -- probably because he does make a lot of lowbrow movies -- but if one looks at his filmography, there are any number of films that I could see even a "snooty" Criterion releasing, if they could wrangle the rights.

As I understand, he took many of his film roles due to financial troubles...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/...59F4RM20091017

bwdowiak · 12-09-2013, 08:02 PM

Since I’m not very familiar with Ingmar Bergman films, I decided to take out Summer With Monika so that I can kind of get a taste of what I’m in for when I get around to seeing Fanny and Alexander, which was a blind buy for me. I have yet to cherry pick a Criterion title that I have not enjoyed and this one was no different. There is some nice cinematography and a straight forward plot that carries things along fine enough. I was a bit blind-sided by the ending which has quite an emotional wallop. Also, there are a few shots that, if they aren’t considered iconic, they darn well should be. So, of my recent foray into the Criterion Collection, this one ranks 12 of 19 for me. Was very good!

Anyone else enjoy Bergman's 3 'Summer' films? I'll check out the other two soon.

lordmorpheus72 · 12-09-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Unless, of course, it's "Oh, so THAT'S why Elliott suddenly kissed that girl in the school doorway..."

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

If you are a fan of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, then you'll recognize the scene in The Quiet Man that is playing on television when the E.T. is having a psychic connection with Eliott.

Hahaha.. and just becuase it's on tv in the background.

Ausjdm · 12-09-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

I'd love a release of Leaving Las Vegas! A big yes vote for me.

Vote here for: Snake Eyes! "I'm on tv?!" Lol. Criterion has gotta appreciate the tracking shots, the use of surveillance cams, Cage's over-acting, and Carla Gugino is very easy on the eyes.

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12-09-2013, 07:23 PM	#90335
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	received a few criterion bluray from my B&N order today + the nikkatsu noir DVD set

12-09-2013, 07:36 PM	#90336
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I can't see anyone else scooping up the Robeson films. If anyone - it'd be ideal for Twilight Time. Though it may not even sell 500 copies.

12-09-2013, 08:02 PM	#90338
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	Since I’m not very familiar with Ingmar Bergman films, I decided to take out *Summer With Monika* so that I can kind of get a taste of what I’m in for when I get around to seeing *Fanny and Alexander*, which was a blind buy for me. I have yet to cherry pick a Criterion title that I have not enjoyed and this one was no different. There is some nice cinematography and a straight forward plot that carries things along fine enough. I was a bit blind-sided by the ending which has quite an emotional wallop. Also, there are a few shots that, if they aren’t considered iconic, they darn well should be. So, of my recent foray into the Criterion Collection, this one ranks 12 of 19 for me. Was very good! Anyone else enjoy Bergman's 3 'Summer' films? I'll check out the other two soon.

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