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jlk5844 · 07-02-2014, 02:42 AM

What I got at my local Barnes and Noble:

SammyJankis · 07-02-2014, 02:47 AM

I seem to recall reading this somewhere, but I'm going to ask anyways. Is Criterion going to offer the standard cases for Picnic/Red River for those that already bought the bulky packaging?

Page14 · 07-02-2014, 02:48 AM

I picked up A Hard Day's Night today and just finished watching it ... for at least the gazillionth time (over the past 50 years). It's every bit as good this time around as any other ... with the exception of watching it in a theater seat when it was first released back in the 60s. If I'm ever stranded on a desert island with only one movie available to me, this is the movie I'd want. (Or for that matter ....... any of the other Beatle movies might work too). Just love it!

(one for each Beatle)

blu-bry · 07-02-2014, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mdonovan

Just blind bought this ...

Hope I don't regret it ..

Also got Red River, Foreign Correspondent, and Godzilla

You've got some great watching ahead! Those are all solid releases.

zoodermin · 07-02-2014, 02:50 AM

So here are my two optional lists:

Red River
Persona
Ace in the Hole
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
All that Heaven Allows

OR

The Essential Jacques Demy
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
Persona

The only film I've seen is Persona, the rest are blind buys. Which one do you think is the better option?

Scottie · 07-02-2014, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoodermin

So here are my two optional lists:

Red River
Persona
Ace in the Hole
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
All that Heaven Allows

OR

The Essential Jacques Demy
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
Persona

The only film I've seen is Persona, the rest are blind buys. Which one do you think is the better option?

The first list plus Jacques Demy.

zoodermin · 07-02-2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

The first list plus Jacques Demy.

That'll be ideal but I don't have the money.

Snicket · 07-02-2014, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on all of these, Snicket. Especially Army of Shadows and The Killing. Post away!

Ok fine, but just because you asked.

(As an aside I picked up Picnic and George Washington tonight)

Army Of Shadows

Bleak, haunting, exciting, hopeful. AoS is such a roller coaster of emotional peaks and valleys. Watching the outnumbered French resistance try to outsmart and outrun the occupation kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Knowing that their fragile plans could at any moment go to hell (and it sometimes does) is such a thrilling experience that was put on film with master craft. It's an argument that there are no heroes in war, just people doing what they can.

Far and away Simone Signoret is the standout here, as the unassuming master mind behind the resistance. I wish there were more film roles like this available. Simply unique and empowering.

Some films leave you with a muted emotional responses, or a satisfactory "warm fuzzy feeling". Army of Shadows left me with the feeling I had just swam for my life out of water that was way over my head.

I can't recommend this title enough. Well worth the price of an OOP title.

Scottie · 07-02-2014, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoodermin

That'll be ideal but I don't have the money.

You can't go wrong with any of them, but here is my order of the films in your wishlist from best to worst.

Persona
Red River
All That Heaven Allows
Essential Jacques Demy (based only off of Lola and TUOC)
The Hidden Fortress
Throne Of Blood
Ace In The Hole

jayembee · 07-02-2014, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoodermin

So here are my two optional lists:

Red River
Persona
Ace in the Hole
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
All that Heaven Allows

OR

The Essential Jacques Demy
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
Persona

The only film I've seen is Persona, the rest are blind buys. Which one do you think is the better option?

Hmmm...both are good options.

Option A has a little more variety, but Option B gives you more movies (9 as opposed to 6), and I always figure "go for the more expensive titles when getting 50% off".

So I'll go with B, but you can't go wrong with A, either.

jlk5844 · 07-02-2014, 02:59 AM

Seeing the Picnic at Hanging Rock Blu-ray there in person it was just a beautiful looking set, and thicker than I thought it would be (as was Red River, for the same reason, including the novel). I might just have to go back and pick that one up if I get a 20% coupon. Is that one $19.99 or $24.99 with the sale? (I'm guessing the latter)

Scottie · 07-02-2014, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlk5844

seeing the picnic at hanging rock blu-ray there in person it was just a beautiful looking set, and thicker than i thought it would be (as was red river, for the same reason, including the novel). I might just have to go back and pick that one up if i get a 20% coupon. Is that one $19.99 or $24.99 with the sale? (i'm guessing the latter)

$24.99

It's really, really, really, really good, by the way. You should totally go back and buy it.

Wildcat47 · 07-02-2014, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoodermin

So here are my two optional lists:

Red River
Persona
Ace in the Hole
The Hidden Fortress
Throne of Blood
All that Heaven Allows

If those were my 2 choices, ^ that list is the one Id pick.

Wildcat47 · 07-02-2014, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I seem to recall reading this somewhere, but I'm going to ask anyways. Is Criterion going to offer the standard cases for Picnic/Red River for those that already bought the bulky packaging?

I don't see how they could, considering the size of the books included. At least Red River, haven't looked over Picnic yet. But Red River, unless there are new, larger sized plastic cases, could never fit into the standard ones.

Snicket · 07-02-2014, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Seeing the Picnic at Hanging Rock Blu-ray there in person it was just a beautiful looking set, and thicker than I thought it would be (as was Red River, for the same reason, including the novel). I might just have to go back and pick that one up if I get a 20% coupon. Is that one $19.99 or $24.99 with the sale? (I'm guessing the latter)

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

$24.99

It's really, really, really, really good, by the way. You should totally go back and buy it.

Picnic is $19.99 with the sale.

jlk5844 · 07-02-2014, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

$24.99

It's really, really, really, really good, by the way. You should totally go back and buy it.

Saw it on TCM at some point, think it was earlier this year and dug it.

With these digipack releases too it's better to get them earlier to get them mint.

SammyJankis · 07-02-2014, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildcat47

I don't see how they could, considering the size of the books included. At least Red River, haven't looked over Picnic yet. But Red River, unless there are new, larger sized plastic cases, could never fit into the standard ones.

Yeah. I actually didn't notice the novel until now. Heh. Oh well.

ultlife2013 · 07-02-2014, 03:11 AM

Mitchum's performance in Night Of The Hunter is worth every penny. Order that movie if you haven't yet.

Edward J Grug III · 07-02-2014, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildcat47

I don't see how they could, considering the size of the books included. At least Red River, haven't looked over Picnic yet. But Red River, unless there are new, larger sized plastic cases, could never fit into the standard ones.

Well, logically, they could and you could put the novel on your bookshelf. That would be my preference.

jlk5844 · 07-02-2014, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snicket

Picnic is $19.99 with the sale.

Wow! I'm actually surprised. I guess printing a novel is cheaper than pressing an additional Blu-ray disc (like the $24.99 2 disc releases).

Has anyone read the Picnic novel? Did you like it or the film better? Any notable differences?

07-02-2014, 02:47 AM	#104222
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	I seem to recall reading this somewhere, but I'm going to ask anyways. Is Criterion going to offer the standard cases for Picnic/Red River for those that already bought the bulky packaging? Last edited by SammyJankis; 07-02-2014 at 03:00 AM.

07-02-2014, 02:48 AM	#104223
Page14 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:The middle of nowhere, USA 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:3079 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:6	A Hard Day's Night I picked up A Hard Day's Night today and just finished watching it ... for at least the gazillionth time (over the past 50 years). It's every bit as good this time around as any other ... with the exception of watching it in a theater seat when it was first released back in the 60s. If I'm ever stranded on a desert island with only one movie available to me, this is the movie I'd want. (Or for that matter ....... any of the other Beatle movies might work too). Just love it! (one for each Beatle)

07-02-2014, 03:11 AM	#104238
ultlife2013 Banned Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:3	Criterion Collection Discussion Mitchum's performance in Night Of The Hunter is worth every penny. Order that movie if you haven't yet. Last edited by ultlife2013; 07-02-2014 at 03:14 AM.

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zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	So here are my two optional lists: Red River Persona Ace in the Hole The Hidden Fortress Throne of Blood All that Heaven Allows OR The Essential Jacques Demy The Hidden Fortress Throne of Blood Persona The only film I've seen is Persona, the rest are blind buys. Which one do you think is the better option?

07-02-2014, 02:59 AM	#104231
jlk5844 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Arizona, USA 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:2401 DVD collection:463 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:95	Seeing the Picnic at Hanging Rock Blu-ray there in person it was just a beautiful looking set, and thicker than I thought it would be (as was Red River, for the same reason, including the novel). I might just have to go back and pick that one up if I get a 20% coupon. Is that one $19.99 or $24.99 with the sale? (I'm guessing the latter)

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