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Meek12345 · 12-11-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Since the Criterion B1G1 sale goes on until December 16, I just reserved these four titles at the store down the street so that I can pick them on up on payday in a couple of days.

Rashomon
High and Low
Late Spring
The Complete Jean Vigo

Nobody ever talks about the Jean Vigo films in this forum, but I've always wanted to see L'Atalante.

I listed The Complete Jean Vigo in my Top 10 Criterions to own a week or two ago. After watching L'Atalante on TCM last year, I had to own the collection. I always get sad when I think about all of Jean Vigo's work fitting on one disc. He unfortunately died at such a young age, but he still has an impressive filmography.

RojD · 12-11-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Since the Criterion B1G1 sale goes on until December 16, I just reserved these four titles at the store down the street so that I can pick them on up on payday in a couple of days.

Rashomon
High and Low
Late Spring
The Complete Jean Vigo

Nobody ever talks about the Jean Vigo films in this forum, but I've always wanted to see L'Atalante.

When people were doing their top 10s, I was surprised that the Vigo set wasn't on more. I've seen L'Atalante many times, but every time it gets to the point of, well...that point...., in a silent room at home, I still feel compelled to say aloud, "Don't DO that!" I love the youth and relationship truth in the film.

And Zero de conduite is visual poetry with a narrative. What an atmosphere.

Even A propo de Nice is worthwhile, more in the mode of 20s/30s European experimental film. Fun and engaging.

And all three in one box set is one of Criterion's best releases. One of only a handful of Crits I have picked up on the day of release.

Banned User · 12-11-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

To me, In the Realm of the Senses, is like a couple of others in the collection, namely Salo and Antichrist. I've watched them but have no desire to own them. They are all well-made films and I felt like I needed to see them but I just didn't think they would be ones I would re-watch.

Film struck me the same way. For the record though I've never seen Salo.

Judex · 12-11-2013, 10:11 PM

Cristian Mungiu is listed on Criterions site now. Hopefully 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days will be announced shortly.

Ctzalman · 12-11-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

I found McCabe to be beautiful, haunting, and funny. Some of the dialog was intentionally mumbled, but the audience can hear and understand the dialog that is meant to be heard. As with Altman's trademark technique of over-lapping dialog, it's meant to add realism to the scenes. McCabe is one of my favorite movies, possibly top ten, and I would pre-order the Criterion blu release yesterday if I could.

The thing a lot of people don't seem to get about Altman is how revolutionary he was for his time and place (70's/Hollywood). His films may not seem revolutionary now, because many of those techniques are now commonplace, but he was a true visionary.

have to say i agree. i adore mccabe and mrs. miller. in fact, its probably my favorite altman film. sounds like the OP saw a crappy copy. i've got the old dvd somewhere, i rewatched it maybe 6 months ago and found the audio tolerable.

lordmorpheus72 · 12-11-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Film struck me the same way. For the record though I've never seen Salo.

Hmmm... I'm not starting to question my decision, but getting concerned.

I do think I'll be ok though, as long as it isn't as graphic and sadistic as Salo.

14728 · 12-11-2013, 10:44 PM

Since the presents are already under the christmas tree, I've decided to watch one film everyday till Christmas to keep my sanity. Yesterday I watched Catch me if You Can. Here are the rest:
11th: Shadow of a Doubt
12th: Bicycle Thieves
13th: Metropolis
14th: Hoop Dreams
15th: All About Eve
16th: Feris Bueller's Day Off
17th: Gold Rush (1925 version)
18th: Seconds
19th: Paths of Glory (Since I never finished it)
20th: Tokyo Story
21st: Godzilla
22nd: Die Hard
23rd: 81/2
24th: House and A Christmas Story (On TBS)
CHRISTMAS!!!: It's A Wonderful Life
Off to watch some Hitchcock!

Edward J Grug III · 12-11-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 14728

Since the presents are already under the christmas tree, I've decided to watch one film everyday till Christmas. Yesterday I watched Catch me if You Can. Here are the rest:
11th: Shadow of a Doubt
12th: Bicycle Thieves
13th: Metropolis
14th: Hoop Dreams
15th: All About Eve
16th: Feris Bueller's Day Off
17th: Gold Rush (1925 version)
18th: Seconds
19th: Paths of Glory (Since I never finished it)
20th: Tokyo Story
21st: Godzilla
22nd: Die Hard
23rd: 81/2
24th: House and A Christmas Story (On TBS)
CHRISTMAS!!!: It's A Wonderful Life
Off to watch some Hitchcock!

Are these just your unwatched Blus, or was there a method to picking this line up?

TJS_Blu · 12-11-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

My order for Nashville and Investigation this AM with B&N is scheduled to ship Dec 31st. woohoo

So they shipped today.

TJS_Blu · 12-11-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Judex

Cristian Mungiu is listed on Criterions site now. Hopefully 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days will be announced shortly.

I'm with you, could be Beyond the Hills (Sundance Selects) though.

lordmorpheus72 · 12-11-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 14728

Since the presents are already under the christmas tree, I've decided to watch one film everyday till Christmas to keep my sanity. Yesterday I watched Catch me if You Can. Here are the rest:
11th: Shadow of a Doubt
12th: Bicycle Thieves
13th: Metropolis
14th: Hoop Dreams
15th: All About Eve
16th: Feris Bueller's Day Off
17th: Gold Rush (1925 version)
18th: Seconds
19th: Paths of Glory (Since I never finished it)
20th: Tokyo Story
21st: Godzilla
22nd: Die Hard
23rd: 81/2
24th: House and A Christmas Story (On TBS)
CHRISTMAS!!!: It's A Wonderful Life
Off to watch some Hitchcock!

Great plan.. I should do this. Though there are way too many unwatched I have currently in my new arrivals section. Maybe I should just take a few vacation days.

Edward J Grug III · 12-11-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I'm with you, could be Beyond the Hills (Sundance Selects) though.

Now that has my vote!

14728 · 12-11-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Great plan.. I should do this. Though there are way too many unwatched I have currently in my new arrivals section. Maybe I should just take a few vacation days.

That's the other reason I'm doing this: I have a lot of unwatched films in my collection, so I'll be catching up. I would be watching SOAD, but my brother's holding me up. He's on the phone.

lordmorpheus72 · 12-11-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 14728

That's the other reason I'm doing this: I have a lot of unwatched films in my collection, so I'll be catching up. I would be watching SOAD, but my brother's holding me up. He's on the phone.

Hate when I'm ready to watch and I get held up... just makes me anxious. And i just did a quick count, I've bought 39 dvd and blus since Black Friday week.

I'm scared to look at my bank account.

The recent damage looks like this:

[Show spoiler]

Hmmm... looks even worse when I put it all down.

smoss469 · 12-11-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Hate when I'm ready to watch and I get held up... just makes me anxious. And i just did a quick count, I've bought 39 dvd and blus since Black Friday week.

I'm scared to look at my bank account.

The recent damage looks like this:

[Show spoiler]

Hmmm... looks even worse when I put it all down.

Some good titles in there. I don't think I bought too much

The Four Feathers
The Gold Rush
Three Outlaw Samurai
12 Angry Men
Fanny and Alexander
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
Hangover III
Pacific Rim
Wrath of the Titans
Hellboy II (Steelbook)
The Mummy (Steelbook)
Paul (Steelbook)
Van Helsing (Steelbook)
Shack Out On Route 101
Cry Vengeance
The Big Combo
Plunder Road
Controversial Classics 7 Movie Set (DVD)

lordmorpheus72 · 12-11-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smoss469

Some good titles in there. I don't think I bought too much

The Four Feathers
The Gold Rush
Three Outlaw Samurai
12 Angry Men
Fanny and Alexander
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
Hangover III
Pacific Rim
Wrath of the Titans
Hellboy II (Steelbook)
The Mummy (Steelbook)
Paul (Steelbook)
Van Helsing (Steelbook)
Shack Out On Route 101
Cry Vengeance
The Big Combo
Plunder Road
Controversial Classics 7 Movie Set (DVD)

Thanks, some of those were upgrades from dvds while they were so cheap, i.e. the LOTR blus. And that's a nice haul yourself.

dorothyv · 12-12-2013, 12:06 AM

I really want to pick up Investigation of a Citizen Under Suspicion in the B1G1 sale, but I can't think of another title to pair with it that I don't already own (on either BD or DVD) and that I really want.

So, I figure that I will just get the BD release of a DVD title that I already own. Does anybody have any thoughts as to which of the following represents the best upgrade from the DVD version to BD?

Criterion DVD releases:
- Rushmore
- Videodrome
- Double Life of Veronique

Non-Criterion DVD releases:
- 8 1/2
- Wings of Desire
- Being John Malkovich
- Shallow Grave
- Rosemary's Baby
- Devil's Backbone

smoss469 · 12-12-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dorothyv

Does anybody have any thoughts as to which of the following represents the best upgrade from the DVD version to BD?

Non-Criterion DVD releases:
- 8 1/2
- Wings of Desire
- Being John Malkovich
- Shallow Grave
- Rosemary's Baby
- Devil's Backbone

I'd say those are your best bets. The Criterion DVD's I own are still quite excellent, PQ wise.

Scottie · 12-12-2013, 12:48 AM

I've honestly been incredibly happy / excited nervous over the New Years clues for the past week now.

ShellOilJunior · 12-12-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

I ordered "Nashville" & "Paris, Texas" for the B1G1 Sale...

Trivia: "Shoot the Piano Player" is one Bob Dylan's favorite films... If not his very favorite.

I think it's pretty great too.

I'm currently obsessed with Dylan's 115th Dream. Great song .

12-11-2013, 10:44 PM	#90527
14728 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:195 Trading Score:11	Since the presents are already under the christmas tree, I've decided to watch one film everyday till Christmas to keep my sanity. Yesterday I watched Catch me if You Can. Here are the rest: 11th: Shadow of a Doubt 12th: Bicycle Thieves 13th: Metropolis 14th: Hoop Dreams 15th: All About Eve 16th: Feris Bueller's Day Off 17th: Gold Rush (1925 version) 18th: Seconds 19th: Paths of Glory (Since I never finished it) 20th: Tokyo Story 21st: Godzilla 22nd: Die Hard 23rd: 81/2 24th: House and A Christmas Story (On TBS) CHRISTMAS!!!: It's A Wonderful Life Off to watch some Hitchcock! Last edited by 14728; 12-11-2013 at 10:51 PM.

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12-11-2013, 10:11 PM	#90524
Judex Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Leeds, England 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:1281	Cristian Mungiu is listed on Criterions site now. Hopefully 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days will be announced shortly.

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dorothyv Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Trading Score:93	I really want to pick up Investigation of a Citizen Under Suspicion in the B1G1 sale, but I can't think of another title to pair with it that I don't already own (on either BD or DVD) and that I really want. So, I figure that I will just get the BD release of a DVD title that I already own. Does anybody have any thoughts as to which of the following represents the best upgrade from the DVD version to BD? Criterion DVD releases: - Rushmore - Videodrome - Double Life of Veronique Non-Criterion DVD releases: - 8 1/2 - Wings of Desire - Being John Malkovich - Shallow Grave - Rosemary's Baby - Devil's Backbone

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