The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by hustlermane

Heads up - 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg is now OOP, per Criterion website.

Not blu-ray, but seems to be showing up BN.com, so probably your last chance to grab it at a reasonable price for anyone who's been thinking about it.

Hmm...interesting. Both the JVS set and Pandora's Box seem to have randomly gone OOP.

[Idiot E. Que]

My short list for the B&N sale is twenty-three strong. My shorty-short list is eleven (and mostly just Kurosawa, Bergman and Anderson catch-up).

So, question. I want Madame De.... We watched Lola Montes finally recently and, well, my god. However, I am actually considering getting the DVD over the Blu. The much-discussed Blu transfer looks distractingly bad, but I haven't seen anyone consider the DVD a better alternative yet. So... what do you think?

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Monsieur Verdoux is a very unique Chaplin, it's not for everyone and liking Chaplin doesn't guarantee you'll like it.

Chaplin as a serial murderer, what's not to like?
But seriously, it's definitely a very interesting film. Sometimes I feel that the slapstick elements in it jar a bit, but it also has some of the most beautiful and emotionally affecting dialog written, especially in the scene where Verdoux brings the woman home for a certain "test".

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Oblivion138

I know that this is hardly an uncommon sentiment, but I still find it surprising somehow every time I hear it. How anyone could not find comedians like Chaplin or Lloyd hysterical is simply beyond me, I suppose.

I dunno, I just find them annoying lol (sorry guys!) they go over the top and act like fool sand its like blah >.<

XD never sat through one and basing my options on clips and stuff on tv and stuff, just not willing to blind buy and test lol

[jlk5844]

Originally Posted by iScottie

They are not listed on the TCM website.

Just noticed when setting up some recordings for the week, and sure enough they're there. Idk if the programming differs somewhat between time zones?

[bluesparrow]

Went for Life Aquatic, Thief, and Judex for my first order. Will go back when Scanners and Insomnia are out.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I dunno, I just find them annoying lol (sorry guys!) they go over the top and act like fool sand its like blah >.<

XD never sat through one and basing my options on clips and stuff on tv and stuff, just not willing to blind buy and test lol

You would have to have a heart of stone to not love The Gold Rush or City Lights.
Give them a chance, you won't regret it!

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by Idiot E. Que

My short list for the B&N sale is twenty-three strong. My shorty-short list is eleven (and mostly just Kurosawa, Bergman and Anderson catch-up).

So, question. I want Madame De.... We watched Lola Montes finally recently and, well, my god. However, I am actually considering getting the DVD over the Blu. The much-discussed Blu transfer looks distractingly bad, but I haven't seen anyone consider the DVD a better alternative yet. So... what do you think?

The French BD uses an un-DNR'ed master and appears to look quite beautiful. It's Region-free and has English subs. That's my recommendation.

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/aw/d/B00DE6NGN0

[EPlay]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

The BN Mastercard -- does it give you 5% back on your card or deduct 5% at the register like a Target RedCard?

"you will receive a 5% rebate for the amount charged to your credit card on your next statement."

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by EPlay

"you will receive a 5% rebate for the amount charged to your credit card on your next statement."

Is the interest calculated before or after your 5% rebate is applied?

[Edward J Grug III]

OK, I made my (maybe first?) order:

Thief
Il Sorpasso
All That Heaven Allows
Red River
The Life Aquatic
La Vie De Bohème
Amarcord
The Gold Rush
Sommarlek
Les Visiteurs Du Soir

The Life Aquatic being the only one of those I've seen before. So that's exciting!

[tenia]

Originally Posted by Idiot E. Que

So, question. I want Madame De.... We watched Lola Montes finally recently and, well, my god. However, I am actually considering getting the DVD over the Blu. The much-discussed Blu transfer looks distractingly bad, but I haven't seen anyone consider the DVD a better alternative yet. So... what do you think?

Not sure if you're saying the BD of Lola Montès is bad or if the one of Madame de is.

For Madame de, however, so far, either you import the French Gaumont BD (Zone Free with English subs on the movie) or you get the French iTunes 720p version.

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Blu-ray REVIEW




*The release is part of The Essential Jacques Demy Blu-ray box set (see photo above).

Pro-B

I'm especially curious about how Lola will be handle, since the Arte French BD was pretty poor PQ-wise (and I understood it unfortunately is linked to the restoration itself).

[ShellOilJunior]

Looks like Spielberg's Duel is finally being released by Universal as part of a boxed set this fall.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Looks like Spielberg's Duel is finally being released by Universal as part of a boxed set this fall.

I'm hoping that Duel receives a single release at some point, because I already own half of the films in that box set on Blu-ray.

[The Great Owl]

I'm inclined to lie low during this Barnes & Noble sale, simply because I've got so many still-unwatched Blu-rays and DVDs in my stack at home.

That said, I'm definitely up for the new titles...

A Hard Day's Night
Scanners
Pickpocket
Insomnia

I've got a good gut feeling about The Essential Jacques Demy set, and I will probably pull the trigger on this one as well. The colors will probably look fantastic in high definition.

EDIT: I might seek out The Golden Age of Television DVD set, since I've been intrigued by this one for a while, and since availability is apparently limited. It'll sit well on the shelf by my Twilight Zone set.

[The Stick]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

Is the lubitsch dvd set good?
Liked design for living and to be or not to be alot

The LUBITSCH MUSICALS is a wonderful looking dvd set.
THE SMILING LIEUTENANT is probably my favorite of the group of 4 pre-code films...but you really can't go wrong with any of them. High production values, witty, adult humor for it's time...we really need more Ernst Lubitsch blu rays though. Am eagerly awaiting a TROUBLE IN PARADISE upgrade...but the time is right for me to finally get TO BE OR NOT TO BE.

Looks like the price for the 3 SILENT CLASSICS BY JOSEF VON STERNBERG has already gone up. Luckily I got this during a previous B&N 50% off sale. I rarely buy DVD's anymore but I think I better take advantage of the sale and get THE SCARLET EMPRESS too before that one goes OOP. Not sure when, if ever a blu of this will come out...

[spargs]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

How would you rank them all? (if you've seen them all)

I'm wondering if I should get one which one I should get. I haven't seen any of the ones from Criterion.

My Hitchcock rankings...

The Lady Vanishes
The 39 Steps
Foreign Correspondent
The Man Who Knew Too Much

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I dunno, I just find them annoying lol (sorry guys!) they go over the top and act like fool sand its like blah >.<

XD never sat through one and basing my options on clips and stuff on tv and stuff, just not willing to blind buy and test lol

Order Modern Times and Sherlock Jr. They will change your mind.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Just noticed when setting up some recordings for the week, and sure enough they're there. Idk if the programming differs somewhat between time zones?

Are you trolling me? lol

I just checked my guide and nothing.

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Order Modern Times and Sherlock Jr. They will change your mind.

Finally, someone mentioned Modern Times! I've been waiting - it's a favorite of mine and a very typical Chaplin film.