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Polaroid · 04-10-2014, 05:15 PM

oooh Cannes releasing the official selection on 17th - ties in well with Criterion Announcement on 15/16th

rock, stone · 04-10-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Peanut Monkey

As someone who doesn't religiously collect Criterion films (a quick glance reveals I have eight) I didn't realise The Night of the Hunter's packaging was thought to be shoddy. Mine looks to be fine so perhaps I'm lucky; what specifically seems to be the problem with a lot of them? I'm just interested, really. One of my eight titles is Salò, and I found the packaging far too cramped for the booklet, but this didn't seem to affect Hunter.

It is just that the digipacks get shmooshed easily. My NotH is fine, although my Jules et Jim has a spine almost as wide as a VHS, which bothers me more than a potential bent corner.

There's a lot to keep us busy and blustered, really...

Meek12345 · 04-10-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Thought you might find this interesting.

NYU: Panel on Elio Petri's "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" - YouTube

Thanks for posting that video! I watched up until the 5:30 mark when the Criterion panelist (Kim Hendrickson) finishes talking. It's nice to get a better understanding of how Criterion works with so many different people and companies to bring an awesome release like Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion to us. I really look forward to discovering more lesser known directors, such as Pietri, in the future.

Polaroid · 04-10-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Roninblues

Get a grip on yourself. On second thought never mind.

Eh? I was joking around, as was others.

ShellOilJunior · 04-10-2014, 06:27 PM

My Family Video story ends with a refund. They did not say what happened to my order though

blkhrt · 04-10-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

My Family Video story ends with a refund. They did not say what happened to my order though

That is too bad. The few times that I have ordered from them I have had great experiences. I wonder what happened.

Scottie · 04-10-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

My Family Video story ends with a refund. They did not say what happened to my order though

Had your order shipped? Did they provide you with a tracking number?

jayembee · 04-10-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Roninblues

Get a grip on yourself. On second thought never mind.

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Eh? I was joking around, as was others.

I'm pretty sure that Roninblues was joking, too. "Get a grip on yourself"? Think of the various possible meanings of that phrase.

Polaroid · 04-10-2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

I'm pretty sure that Roninblues was joking, too. "Get a grip on yourself"? Think of the various possible meanings of that phrase.

Ah right haha, hard to tell online lol

I did wonder about the second part haha

ShellOilJunior · 04-10-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Had your order shipped? Did they provide you with a tracking number?

It shipped on 3/21. No tracking number (USPS). They only provide tracking #'s on UPS orders.

Scottie · 04-10-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

It shipped on 3/21. No tracking number (USPS). They only provide tracking #'s on UPS orders.

At least you were able to get your money back. That would be funny if it ended up arriving.

Polaroid · 04-10-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

At least you were able to get your money back. That would be funny if it ended up arriving.

I've had that happen in past and they've let me keep

octagon · 04-10-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

It is just that the digipacks get shmooshed easily. My NotH is fine, although my Jules et Jim has a spine almost as wide as a VHS, which bothers me more than a potential bent corner.

There's a lot to keep us busy and blustered, really...

Yeah, the digipacks look fantastic but they're just too delicate.

And yeah, there are worse problems to have.

jayembee · 04-10-2014, 09:45 PM

So, according to the news item posted on the "News" page a short while ago, Monte Hellman is working with Criterion on his 1966 film The Shooting.

Hellman needed some more Criterion love.

TJS_Blu · 04-10-2014, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

So, according to the news item posted on the "News" page a short while ago, Monte Hellman is working with Criterion on his 1966 film The Shooting.

It's been known for a while (along with Ride in The Whirlwind). No idea why BR.com picked up on it this time or why they left Whirlwind out of the announcement. See the FB post in this thread.

belcherman · 04-11-2014, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

So, according to the news item posted on the "News" page a short while ago, Monte Hellman is working with Criterion on his 1966 film The Shooting.

Hellman needed some more Criterion love.

This is good news, but I hope it comes out later this year or 2015. I'm getting maxed out with pre-orders. Would be great packaged with Ride the Whirlwind.

monorail91 · 04-11-2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Does anyone think that "The Hidden Fortress" will available for 50% off at amazon.com at some point?
I seem to remember that all Criterion usually hit 50% off on amazon.
Would be grateful for a response.

It seems like an Amazon 50% off sale typically happens soon after (sometimes right after) the B&N sale; so right after I spend a ton at B&N, I have to turn around and scrape away more with Amazon purchases

Clare2904 · 04-11-2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

It seems like an Amazon 50% off sale typically happens soon after (sometimes right after) the B&N sale; so right after I spend a ton at B&N, I have to turn around and scrape away more with Amazon purchases

The Amazon sale usually hits at the start of June for 2-3 weeks. Nicely followed a few weeks later by the B&N Sale.

Get saving those pennies

Meek12345 · 04-11-2014, 04:55 AM

Just finished watching Judex. I think the film almost had more style than substance. Maybe the film should have the title Diana/Marie instead because she was a stronger presence than Judex in the film. I feel like there must be a few deleted scenes with Judex plotting and scheming for goodness sake that weren't in the version I watched. Also, I hate that Judex let a bad guy take him down so easily in the second half of the film (that's not a spoiler of the ending). The bad guy was standing in front of Judex and he let him tip toe around him and smash him in the head with a blunt object. It made me think of Murder, My Sweet when Dick Powell's detective kept getting knocked out by the bad guys. I guess every hero can't be Batman.

I may sound like I didn't like the film, but I would recommend it to others. The party scene of Judex performing the magic tricks with the doves is awesome. The Diana/Marie character was quite dynamic. Also, it is one of the coolest films I have seen in quite some time. Very stylish. I also liked the homages to the silent version of Judex (using the intertitle cards, etc.)
P.S. The actor that played Judex was a magician in real life. Transforming objects into doves was one of his most famous acts.

SlickDamian · 04-11-2014, 08:49 AM

I was watching Jeopardy! the other day, and Alex Trebek mentioned that he enjoys watching "old black and white movies from the 40's and 50's".
Wouldn't it be awesome if Criterion got him to do some commentaries and/or interviews on some titles!

04-11-2014, 04:55 AM	#98439
Meek12345 Active Member Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:26	Judex Just finished watching Judex. I think the film almost had more style than substance. Maybe the film should have the title Diana/Marie instead because she was a stronger presence than Judex in the film. I feel like there must be a few deleted scenes with Judex plotting and scheming for goodness sake that weren't in the version I watched. Also, I hate that Judex let a bad guy take him down so easily in the second half of the film (that's not a spoiler of the ending). The bad guy was standing in front of Judex and he let him tip toe around him and smash him in the head with a blunt object. It made me think of Murder, My Sweet when Dick Powell's detective kept getting knocked out by the bad guys. I guess every hero can't be Batman. I may sound like I didn't like the film, but I would recommend it to others. The party scene of Judex performing the magic tricks with the doves is awesome. The Diana/Marie character was quite dynamic. Also, it is one of the coolest films I have seen in quite some time. Very stylish. I also liked the homages to the silent version of Judex (using the intertitle cards, etc.) P.S. The actor that played Judex was a magician in real life. Transforming objects into doves was one of his most famous acts.

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04-10-2014, 05:15 PM	#98421
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	oooh Cannes releasing the official selection on 17th - ties in well with Criterion Announcement on 15/16th

04-10-2014, 06:27 PM	#98425
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	My Family Video story ends with a refund. They did not say what happened to my order though

04-10-2014, 09:45 PM	#98434
jayembee Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:A Drug-Infested Den 4K collection:521 Blu-ray collection:4202	So, according to the news item posted on the "News" page a short while ago, Monte Hellman is working with Criterion on his 1966 film The Shooting. Hellman needed some more Criterion love.

04-11-2014, 08:49 AM	#98440
SlickDamian Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Canada 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:160	I was watching Jeopardy! the other day, and Alex Trebek mentioned that he enjoys watching "old black and white movies from the 40's and 50's". Wouldn't it be awesome if Criterion got him to do some commentaries and/or interviews on some titles!

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