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Polaroid · 03-15-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon_260

King of the Hill doesn't even feel much like a period piece. Tess, on the other hand, is very much a classic period drama, but it is so easy to get lost in. The cinematography is stunning, maybe the best in any Polanski film.

Ah ok thanks - think I will check them out, never been disappointed with any blind buys so far.

TJS_Blu · 03-15-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

QUESTION:

Im debating whether to buy Tess and King of The Kill.

- but do you think these have enough for me to enjoy, as in beautiful score, cinematography and acting?

Anyone reckon I should just go for it?

I can speak to Tess to some extent. It is absolutely beautiful, great cinematography. Bored the holy hell out of me when I was 18 or 19. I remember hating Thomas Hardy, so that probably has something to do with it. It's been a while since then, I've seen a few more films and have a bit of wear on the tires, so I might feel differently today or someday. It's on my maybe (but probably) list somewhere down the road. Pro-B's review was very enthusiastic.

thompsonjohn · 03-15-2014, 10:04 PM

For people who have their finger on the pulse of future Criterion releases, what are the odds of "Short Cuts" being upgraded to blu-ray anytime soon?

Meek12345 · 03-15-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Hey Polaroid are my eyes deceiving me or do you own 2 copies of Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?! Just trying to make sure I'm not losing it. By the way, Investigation was my best Criterion blind buy ever and about half of my Criterion collection is blind buys.

JohnCarpenterLives · 03-15-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

QUESTION:

Im debating whether to buy Tess and King of The Kill.

Im a fan of both directors, but not keen on the period genre - but do you think these have enough for me to enjoy, as in beautiful score, cinematography and acting? just don't know much about them and would rather watch Criterion version rather than renting or buying cheap before criterion version.

Anyone reckon I should just go for it?

Watch Criterion's clip of Tess on youtube. It blew me away! I never heard of it before (odd, because I like Polanski, even The Tenant), and this clip convinced me. Blind buy all the way.

demonknight · 03-15-2014, 11:26 PM

Just thinking of more directors that already have a foot in Criterion's door again...
How would De Palma's Greetings fit into the line?
How about a release of Adventures of Baron Munchausen, with bonus movie Jabberwocky?

CraigThom · 03-16-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

Watch Criterion's clip of Tess on youtube. It blew me away! I never heard of it before (odd, because I like Polanski, even The Tenant), and this clip convinced me. Blind buy all the way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpWLhVkZb-g

Tess was big news when it came out, but mostly because it was Polanski's first film in exile.

fdm · 03-16-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

And the documentary-style camera work. In the past few nights I've watched Scorcese' s Who's That Knocking At My Door? and Breathless. I was impressed with how much power and energy each had and how much the former owes to the latter. Neither film is polished but they both have a rock and roll energy. As you say, Godard, like Welles, invented a language of cinema we now take for granted.

Watched Who's That Knocking At My Door? the other day too. Reminded me of Cassavettes.

Oblivion138 · 03-16-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by demonknight

Just thinking of more directors that already have a foot in Criterion's door again...
How would De Palma's Greetings fit into the line?
How about a release of Adventures of Baron Munchausen, with bonus movie Jabberwocky?

I'd certainly support both of these. Especially since Greetings never even had a decent DVD release...all we got was a bargain-bin disc. I could actually see Criterion releasing Hi, Mom! with Greetings as a supplement, as Hi, Mom! seems to be at least marginally more recognized.

Blu Titan · 03-16-2014, 12:46 AM

The Hidden Fortress gets released on Tuesday...that's all

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demonknight · 03-16-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Oblivion138

I'd certainly support both of these. Especially since Greetings never even had a decent DVD release...all we got was a bargain-bin disc. I could actually see Criterion releasing Hi, Mom! with Greetings as a supplement, as Hi, Mom! seems to be at least marginally more recognized.

Yeah, but Greetings came first, so that would be somewhat irritating to me, at least. I can't seem to find the first. Does it matter which order you watch them in? Either way, I'd be happy.

Clare2904 · 03-16-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

The Hidden Fortress gets released on Tuesday...that's all

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Someone is happy

chris_sc77 · 03-16-2014, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by demonknight

Just thinking of more directors that already have a foot in Criterion's door again...
How would De Palma's Greetings fit into the line?
How about a release of Adventures of Baron Munchausen, with bonus movie Jabberwocky?

I'd rather have the Fisher King .
Baron already has a good special edition.

Blu Titan · 03-16-2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Clare2904

Someone is happy

That is one of my most desired releases since the format was rolled out

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nondiatonic · 03-16-2014, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

QUESTION:

Im debating whether to buy Tess and King of The Kill.

Im a fan of both directors, but not keen on the period genre - but do you think these have enough for me to enjoy, as in beautiful score, cinematography and acting? just don't know much about them and would rather watch Criterion version rather than renting or buying cheap before criterion version.

Anyone reckon I should just go for it?

I'll just quote myself from earlier in this thread:

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Originally Posted by nondiatonic

Watched Tess last night.

I couldn't fall asleep afterward, because I couldn't stop thinking about different scenes.

Aesthetically beautiful. Fantastic score. Brilliant dialogue. Engrossing story. Very well acted. And, of course, Polanski's direction.

Certainly, one of the best experiences in my movie watching career. I think I was smiling throughout the entire three hours. Well, when I wasn't tearing up. Depressing in parts, and yet very life affirming!

BladeRunner2007 · 03-16-2014, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That is one of my most desired releases since the format was rolled out

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It is an amazing release. Stellar PQ and AQ. The movie itself gets 5/5 from me

Clare2904 · 03-16-2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That is one of my most desired releases since the format was rolled out

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I'm happy for you. I remember when I first came here how you was always happy about films with Toshiro Mifune

Scottie · 03-16-2014, 01:58 AM

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Criterion will be releasing A Hard Day's Night on July 21.

http://www.nme.com/news/the-beatles/76087

TylerScruggs · 03-16-2014, 02:30 AM

I've sent like 4 emails to Criterion (both Jon and Orders) and haven't gotten a single response. What gives?

CHEЯNOБLY! · 03-16-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Criterion will be releasing A Hard Day's Night on July 21.

http://www.nme.com/news/the-beatles/76087

But isn't that just a guess based off of the New Years '14 drawing? If it does happen, they just f**ked up Criterion's shtick.

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03-15-2014, 10:04 PM	#97083
thompsonjohn Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Escanaba, MI Blu-ray collection:979 DVD collection:104 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:62	For people who have their finger on the pulse of future Criterion releases, what are the odds of "Short Cuts" being upgraded to blu-ray anytime soon?

03-15-2014, 11:26 PM	#97086
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	Just thinking of more directors that already have a foot in Criterion's door again... How would De Palma's Greetings fit into the line? How about a release of Adventures of Baron Munchausen, with bonus movie Jabberwocky?

03-16-2014, 12:46 AM	#97090
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The Hidden Fortress gets released on Tuesday...that's all .

03-16-2014, 01:58 AM	#97098
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Criterion will be releasing A Hard Day's Night on July 21. http://www.nme.com/news/the-beatles/76087

03-16-2014, 02:30 AM	#97099
TylerScruggs Senior Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:174 Trading Score:49	I've sent like 4 emails to Criterion (both Jon and Orders) and haven't gotten a single response. What gives?

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