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Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

My advice went ignored I see.

What advice?

smoss469 · 07-04-2014, 07:01 PM

So in my time out today, I stopped in Books a Million. They now carry some Criterion releases. That's the extent of the good.

The bad?

Small amount, maybe a dozen titles.
The majority are DVD verions.
Prices are high (Think $33 per Blu-ray release)
They don't price match.

What a shame, they had 2 or 3 I would've bought right then if they were the BN sale price.

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoss469

So in my time out today, I stopped in Books a Million. They now carry some Criterion releases. That's the extent of the good.

The bad?

Small amount, maybe a dozen titles.
The majority are DVD verions.
Prices are high (Think $33 per Blu-ray release)
They don't price match.

What a shame, they had 2 or 3 I would've bought right then if they were the BN sale price.

Least local shops sell them for you! think us from other countries :'(

Cosette · 07-04-2014, 07:04 PM

I went and bought my first Criterion movies today. I wish I could have bought more, but I had to stop some where. I may go back at the end of the month, if I'm able to.

So, I got

The Hidden Fortress
Seven Samurai
Godzilla
Stagecoach

Time to fire up the DVD player and do some watching.

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosette

I went and bought my first Criterion movies today. I wish I could have bought more, but I had to stop some where. I may go back at the end of the month, if I'm able to.

So, I got

The Hidden Fortress
Seven Samurai
Godzilla
Stagecoach

Time to fire up the DVD player and do some watching.

Enjoy! You definitely will be getting more :P

Cosette · 07-04-2014, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Enjoy! You definitely will be getting more :P

I'm sure I will. It's just so hard to pick one out two though. Maybe I should play the lottery this weekend?

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosette

I'm sure I will. It's just so hard to pick one out two though. Maybe I should play the lottery this weekend?

I always say just 1 more... end up putting 20 in basket! too hard to choose.

I also said, 1 a month :P well that's not happened yet XD

jw007 · 07-04-2014, 07:35 PM

I watched The Long Day Closes last night for the first time on the DVD that I borrowed from the library. I didn't "get it". I was bored beyond belief. It was like a depressing musical that didn't go anywhere.

Then, a crazy thing happened...

I started watching the supplements and the interviews and eventually even watched Terrence Davies in the 1992 episode of the South Bank Show and couldn't get my eyes off this guy. He's so intelligent and interesting! I understood what he was saying and how he suffered as a child in his upbringing and how this film was deeply personal. This was far more interesting than the film, that is all I can say.

I'm glad I watched this first because I would have regretted purchasing this at the Criterion sale. It's not a film I could watch a 2nd time and even the first time it was hard to enjoy and take in.

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw007

I watched The Long Day Closes last night for the first time on the DVD that I borrowed from the library. I didn't "get it". I was bored beyond belief. It was like a depressing musical that didn't go anywhere.

Then, a crazy thing happened...

I started watching the supplements and the interviews and eventually even watched Terrence Davies in the 1992 episode of the South Bank Show and couldn't get my eyes off this guy. He's so intelligent and interesting! I understood what he was saying and how he suffered as a child in his upbringing and how this film was deeply personal. This was far more interesting than the film, that is all I can say.

I'm glad I watched this first because I would have regretted purchasing this at the Criterion sale. It's not a film I could watch a 2nd time and even the first time it was hard to enjoy and take in.

I found it a bit boring but that didn't put me off it, I found it so touching and beautiful, but yeah is a bit slow

ultlife2013 · 07-04-2014, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosette

I went and bought my first Criterion movies today. I wish I could have bought more, but I had to stop some where. I may go back at the end of the month, if I'm able to.

So, I got

The Hidden Fortress

Seven Samurai

Godzilla

Stagecoach

Time to fire up the DVD player and do some watching.

You'll need a blu ray player to play them first.

Helikaon · 07-04-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

You'll need a blu ray player to play them first.

Not if he bought them on DVD

Cosette · 07-04-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

You'll need a blu ray player to play them first.

Yay, I worked that out. ;o)

I have a PlayStation 3 which is used more as a blu-ray/DVD player than a game machine.

ultlife2013 · 07-04-2014, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosette

Yay, I worked that out. ;o)

I have a PlayStation 3 which is used more as a blu-ray/DVD player than a game machine.

It was a joke, I don't put smiley faces sometimes.

Cosette · 07-04-2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

It was a joke, I don't put smiley faces sometimes.

I guessed it was, that's why I winked. Oh the joys of comedy not coming across well on forums.

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 07:55 PM

Oh what do people think of Cronos?

I bought as a blind buy based on how much I loved The Devils Backbone - now I don't regret buying it as it does have some of Del Toro's signature horror elements to it which is nice to see how he has evolved and stuff, and loved the story/idea behind the film.

But I did find it a bit weak, I know it was his first film and stuff - I need to rewatch tbh as only watched once so may need a few more viewing but it really lacked something. Might be worse for me as I may be comparing to Devils Backbone?

Then again I hated Devils Backbone when I first saw it years ago, but now its one of my favourite ghost story films.

Anyone feel this or had something similar?

I think it would have possibly been better had it been a black and white film, for atmosphere and eeriness? I don't know, really need to re watch lol

Del Toro is a weird director, I see him as two directors.

The one who made films like Devils Backbone and Pans Labyrinth... and the other who made Hell Boy and Pacific Rim. I find it bizarre how varied he is with his films, from the personal, bold/beautiful films all the way to those hollywood films that have no personality at all...

My god I do ramble on....

fdm · 07-04-2014, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzy4111

What do you guys think of Cries and Whispers? It's had my eye for a while and I'm considering grabbing it during the sale. Have there been any rumblings of an upgrade?

I sure wish they'd get around to doing an upgrade (at least they've finally gotten around to the Antonionis!); one of my favorite films, Bergman or otherwise, pretty intense, fantastic acting.

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Haven't even seen one mention of Berlin Alexanderplatz, another of my favorites, only available on DVD. Guess not much DVD activity going on these days, at least not here. Probably my favorite box set from Criterion (so far, I'm way behind), PQ is excellent, Fassbinder magic.

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdm

I sure wish they'd get around to doing an upgrade (at least they've finally gotten around to the Antonionis!); one of my favorite films, Bergman or otherwise, pretty intense, fantastic acting.

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Haven't even seen one mention of Berlin Alexanderplatz, another of my favorites, only available on DVD. Guess not much DVD activity going on these days, at least not here. Probably my favorite box set from Criterion (so far, I'm way behind), PQ is excellent, Fassbinder magic.

I focus so much on Blurays when I venture and explore the DVD side of Criterion I am surprised at the amount of film I didn't know they had haha - I think I know every Bluray film on Criterion >.<

There are too many DVD's that deserve an upgrade >.<

Polaroid · 07-04-2014, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freder Fredersen

My Essential List is going to look so random, but here goes:

Note: I would have placed Army of Shadows or Playtime somewhere, if they were not OOP. Also, Children of Paradise would have made the list, if it had a better transfer!

Wow Sansho looks good, very tempting! I want the Blob so badly but not sure if I can handle the cheese :P

What is Grey Gardens like? As I said before I love Documentaries especially ones Criterions have released - this one looks fascinating.

jayembee · 07-04-2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oildude

Burt Lancaster owned it in the 1970s too, with great performances in films such as Zulu Dawn, Go Tell the Spartans, and Ulzana's Raid.

And even in the 80s with Local Hero and Field of Dreams.

Quote:

I once posted a couple of years ago that Burt Lancaster was not in my pantheon of favorite actors, and yet he was in so many of my favorite movies or movies that I considered excellent.

I've always said the same about John Wayne. I continue to dislike Wayne as an actor, but Lancaster only grows in my estimation with each passing year. Not only as an actor, but as a co-producer with Harold Hecht and James Hill.

fdm · 07-04-2014, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Probably but i can't believe every title is out of stock. Thats ridiculous.

You might want to call them up and see if they even still have a media section.

07-04-2014, 07:35 PM	#104608
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I watched The Long Day Closes last night for the first time on the DVD that I borrowed from the library. I didn't "get it". I was bored beyond belief. It was like a depressing musical that didn't go anywhere. Then, a crazy thing happened... I started watching the supplements and the interviews and eventually even watched Terrence Davies in the 1992 episode of the South Bank Show and couldn't get my eyes off this guy. He's so intelligent and interesting! I understood what he was saying and how he suffered as a child in his upbringing and how this film was deeply personal. This was far more interesting than the film, that is all I can say. I'm glad I watched this first because I would have regretted purchasing this at the Criterion sale. It's not a film I could watch a 2nd time and even the first time it was hard to enjoy and take in. Last edited by jw007; 07-04-2014 at 07:38 PM.

07-04-2014, 07:55 PM	#104615
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Oh what do people think of Cronos? I bought as a blind buy based on how much I loved The Devils Backbone - now I don't regret buying it as it does have some of Del Toro's signature horror elements to it which is nice to see how he has evolved and stuff, and loved the story/idea behind the film. But I did find it a bit weak, I know it was his first film and stuff - I need to rewatch tbh as only watched once so may need a few more viewing but it really lacked something. Might be worse for me as I may be comparing to Devils Backbone? Then again I hated Devils Backbone when I first saw it years ago, but now its one of my favourite ghost story films. Anyone feel this or had something similar? I think it would have possibly been better had it been a black and white film, for atmosphere and eeriness? I don't know, really need to re watch lol Del Toro is a weird director, I see him as two directors. The one who made films like Devils Backbone and Pans Labyrinth... and the other who made Hell Boy and Pacific Rim. I find it bizarre how varied he is with his films, from the personal, bold/beautiful films all the way to those hollywood films that have no personality at all... My god I do ramble on.... Last edited by Polaroid; 07-04-2014 at 08:05 PM.

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07-04-2014, 07:01 PM	#104602
smoss469 Special Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:WV Blu-ray collection:631 DVD collection:1405 Trading Score:4	So in my time out today, I stopped in Books a Million. They now carry some Criterion releases. That's the extent of the good. The bad? Small amount, maybe a dozen titles. The majority are DVD verions. Prices are high (Think $33 per Blu-ray release) They don't price match. What a shame, they had 2 or 3 I would've bought right then if they were the BN sale price.

07-04-2014, 07:04 PM	#104604
Cosette Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:14	I went and bought my first Criterion movies today. I wish I could have bought more, but I had to stop some where. I may go back at the end of the month, if I'm able to. So, I got The Hidden Fortress Seven Samurai Godzilla Stagecoach Time to fire up the DVD player and do some watching.

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