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Lope de Aguirre · 05-23-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by italy12

I'm hoping you all could give me some of your opinions on the following films. I have not heard too much about them, except for their synopsis on Criterion's webpage: Playtime, Howard's End, Monsoon Wedding, Chunking Express, Paris, Texas, and A Christmas Tale.

Thanks in advance!!

-Dave

I wasn't that impressed with "Chungking Express" and "Monsoon Wedding" but "Paris, Texas" is great.

benricci · 05-23-2010, 01:19 PM

Criterion hasn't had the rights for this in about 15 years. I highly doubt Anchor Bay would give up this cash cow.

zahinn · 05-23-2010, 01:20 PM

I do not own any classic criterion films D:

Going to pick up 81/2, Yojimbo/Sanjuro this week.
Is it a good start ?

P@t_Mtl · 05-23-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italy12

I'm hoping you all could give me some of your opinions on the following films. I have not heard too much about them, except for their synopsis on Criterion's webpage: Playtime, Howard's End, Monsoon Wedding, Chunking Express, Paris, Texas, and A Christmas Tale.

Thanks in advance!!

-Dave

I like Chungking Express & Monsoon Wedding, I have both on DVD and just upgraded Chungking to Blu. Howard's End is good but it's not one I would want to see very often and so I don't own it. I do not like A Christmas Tale at all.

mredman · 05-23-2010, 01:34 PM

the existing version of halloween on bluray is actually very good in PQ. I don't think the movie can look any better then it does now on bluray. And the bonus material is also quite great

Beta Man · 05-23-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zahinn

I do not own any classic criterion films D:

Going to pick up 81/2, Yojimbo/Sanjuro this week.
Is it a good start ?

yes.... sticking with the 'classics' you'll want to add

"Last Year at Marienbad"

and

"The 400 Blows" as 'must haves'

P@t_Mtl · 05-23-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zahinn

I do not own any classic criterion films D:

Going to pick up 81/2, Yojimbo/Sanjuro this week.
Is it a good start ?

I would recommend to you The Seventh Seal also.

Hep · 05-23-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gufazi

My Walkabout Blu freezes about 1 hour into the film on both my PS3 and BDP-960. Both firmwares are current and the disc is clean.

Anybody else have a problem? It this the same as the Days of Heaven glitch I heard about?

Both my Days of Heaven and Walkabout Blu-rays are displayed as "invalid disc" on the user interface for my Sony BDP-CX7000ES. Like you, both discs are in perfect condition and my firmware is current. Since both of our players use the same firmware, I suspect an update will solve the issue. Both titles played fine on my PS3. I have emailed Criterion about the issue.

Oddly enough, I managed to get Days of Heaven to play once last month on my Mega-changer, but ever since it has been listed as "invalid".

BasicGreatGuy · 05-23-2010, 01:57 PM

I watched "Wings of Desire" last night. In my opinion, the PQ and AQ was excellent. I only saw 2 or 3 frames were the grain was heavier versus the rest of the movie. I thought the contrast of the black and white to colors frames added additional depth figuratively and physically to the film.

As to the storyline, I saw a lot of similarities between it and "City of Angels." In my opinion, "Wings of Desire" is much more cerebral in its presentation and focus of the human condition and spirit.

If you are looking for a movie that causes you to pontificate about the various nuances of life and your personal focus and goal in it, this movie is for you.

I enjoyed the movie and am glad to have it in my collection.

ShellOilJunior · 05-23-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

yes.... sticking with the 'classics' you'll want to add

"Last Year at Marienbad"

and

"The 400 Blows" as 'must haves'

Did you see Marienbad when it screened at the c'theque in June 2008? Seeing that film on the big screen is a 90 minute hypnotic experience. Incredible.

So far the Marienbad disc is my favorite CC blu-ray.

Pyoko · 05-23-2010, 02:09 PM

I have mixed feelings about Chungking Express. It has a fantastic atmosphere, which is something I'm always looking for in films, but I didn't really find the first part very interesting. On the other hand I thought the second story was beautiful.

Ans it's likely I'm alone in this but I would be wary of PlayTime. Personally I find Tati insufferably boring.

jimonee78 · 05-23-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Did you see Marienbad when it screened at the c'theque in June 2008? Seeing that film on the big screen is a 90 minute hypnotic experience. Incredible.

So far the Marienbad disc is my favorite CC blu-ray.

Also my favorite CC blu release. An oddly riveting film that sticks in your mind for days even weeks. From the packaging to the transfer a brilliant release by Criterion. For the uninitiated, proceed with caution. This is a film that I would never suggest to blind buy. Definitely worth a rent because love it or hate it you will have a strong opinion after viewing it.

Member-38928 · 05-23-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jimonee78

Also my favorite CC blu release. An oddly riveting film that sticks in your mind for days even weeks. From the packaging to the transfer a brilliant release by Criterion. For the uninitiated, proceed with caution. This is a film that I would never suggest to blind buy. Definitely worth a rent because love it or hate it you will have a strong opinion after viewing it.

Sold, I am gonna buy that one right now.

#Darren · 05-23-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

I watched "Wings of Desire" last night.

As to the storyline, I saw a lot of similarities between it and "City of Angels."

City of Angels is a direct US remake of Wings of Desire.

BasicGreatGuy · 05-23-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

City of Angels is a direct US remake of Wings of Desire.

Yes, I know. That is why I mentioned "City of Angels."

Member-38928 · 05-23-2010, 03:09 PM

Here is a pretty cool Amazon Criterion link that I just discovered this morning, I am sure its already been posted here but HERE it is again just in case it hasn't.

Old Geezer · 05-23-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimonee78

Also my favorite CC blu release. An oddly riveting film that sticks in your mind for days even weeks. From the packaging to the transfer a brilliant release by Criterion. For the uninitiated, proceed with caution. This is a film that I would never suggest to blind buy. Definitely worth a rent because love it or hate it you will have a strong opinion after viewing it.

I must be the only person on earth who dislikes Last Year at Marienbad. I had heard nothing but high praise for this film so I decided to blind buy it. I blind buy often so I expect a "stinker" now and then. I currently own 48 Criterion DVDs and Blu-rays and I have enjoyed everyone but this one. I must have missed something somewhere. Some day I'll rewatch it, but not anytime soon. I also own and loved Andrei Rublev and Joan of Arc so I don't think the slow pace was the problem; I just couldn't get into the movie at all. Agree - the picture quality was stunning.

g.schweet · 05-23-2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyoko

Ans it's likely I'm alone in this but I would be wary of PlayTime. Personally I find Tati insufferably boring.

Do you have any sense of humor?

#Darren · 05-23-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

I must be the only person on earth who dislikes Last Year at Marienbad.

I am not that taken with it. Even fans of the film don't know what it is about

rezpekt · 05-23-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zahinn

I do not own any classic criterion films D:

Going to pick up 81/2, Yojimbo/Sanjuro this week.
Is it a good start ?

I'd recommend: https://forum.blu-ray.com/movie-tv-d...mazon-com.html

The 400 Blows was the first Criterion Blu-ray I picked up and The Seventh Seal is one of the best black-and-white transfers available on Blu-ray in my opinion. Both are fantastic films as well.

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05-23-2010, 01:19 PM	#9922
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Criterion hasn't had the rights for this in about 15 years. I highly doubt Anchor Bay would give up this cash cow.

05-23-2010, 01:20 PM	#9923
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	I do not own any classic criterion films D: Going to pick up 81/2, Yojimbo/Sanjuro this week. Is it a good start ?

05-23-2010, 01:34 PM	#9925
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	the existing version of halloween on bluray is actually very good in PQ. I don't think the movie can look any better then it does now on bluray. And the bonus material is also quite great

05-23-2010, 01:57 PM	#9929
BasicGreatGuy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta - SteelBooks™: 16 Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:31	I watched "Wings of Desire" last night. In my opinion, the PQ and AQ was excellent. I only saw 2 or 3 frames were the grain was heavier versus the rest of the movie. I thought the contrast of the black and white to colors frames added additional depth figuratively and physically to the film. As to the storyline, I saw a lot of similarities between it and "City of Angels." In my opinion, "Wings of Desire" is much more cerebral in its presentation and focus of the human condition and spirit. If you are looking for a movie that causes you to pontificate about the various nuances of life and your personal focus and goal in it, this movie is for you. I enjoyed the movie and am glad to have it in my collection.

05-23-2010, 02:09 PM	#9931
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	I have mixed feelings about Chungking Express. It has a fantastic atmosphere, which is something I'm always looking for in films, but I didn't really find the first part very interesting. On the other hand I thought the second story was beautiful. Ans it's likely I'm alone in this but I would be wary of PlayTime. Personally I find Tati insufferably boring.

05-23-2010, 03:09 PM	#9936
Member-38928 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:190	Here is a pretty cool Amazon Criterion link that I just discovered this morning, I am sure its already been posted here but HERE it is again just in case it hasn't.

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