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Beta Man · 06-07-2010, 09:33 PM

If you're getting your feet wet with Criterion titles, I'd recommend

La Dolce Vita
Wild Strawberries
Fat Girl (why so much hate for this one..... I'll never know)
Revanche

A couple examples from both "more recent" and "more classic" pieces of cinema......

neo78956 · 06-07-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

If you're getting your feet wet with Criterion titles, I'd recommend

La Dolce Vita
Wild Strawberries
Fat Girl (why so much hate for this one..... I'll never know)
Revanche

A couple examples from both "more recent" and "more classic" pieces of cinema......

I'd actually recommend Hunger over Revanche. Not to detract anything from Revanche, but Hunger is AMAZING.

Volume11 · 06-07-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by neo78956

I'd actually recommend Hunger over Revanche. Not to detract anything from Revanche, but Hunger is AMAZING.

I wouldn't. Hunger was pedantic, predictable, and just what I thought it would be and likely a title Criterion would have never touched had it not been part of the IFC deal. Revanche is superior in all ways.

In fact, as long as you are open to foreign cinema I think its one of the best titles to turn someone on to the CC.

neo78956 · 06-07-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

I wouldn't. Hunger was pedantic, predictable, and just what I thought it would be and likely a title Criterion would have never touched had it not been part of the IFC deal. Revanche is superior in all ways.

In fact, as long as you are open to foreign cinema I think its one of the best titles to turn someone on to the CC.

I find it hard to believe that you could dock a film based on historic fact predictable. Sounds like you're just reaching for pejorative words to throw at something you didn't like and be a contrarian for the sake of it, especially in this quote "just what I thought it would be". Sounds like you pretty much didn't want to like the film before you even saw it. What was that you were saying about having an open mind? I never said Revanche was inferior, calm down. I was simply adding another title to the list of recommendations. I loved both films. Relax and get your blood pressure back down

Volume11 · 06-07-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by neo78956

I find it hard to believe that you could dock a film based on historic fact predictable. Sounds like you're just reaching for pejorative words to throw at something you didn't like and be a contrarian for the sake of it, especially in this quote "just what I thought it would be". Sounds like you pretty much didn't want to like the film before you even saw it. What was that you were saying about having an open mind? I never said Revanche was inferior, calm down. I was simply adding another title to the list of recommendations. I loved both films. Relax and get your blood pressure back down

I didn't want to go into detail as its been discussed to death over at criterionforum.org and other websites. Its forgettable and over rated. Not something that sticks out as anything but a mediocre IFC film that is worth checking out but not owning or using as an example of what a great CC title is to start with.

scorsetinogilliam · 06-07-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

If you're getting your feet wet with Criterion titles, I'd recommend

La Dolce Vita
Wild Strawberries
Fat Girl (why so much hate for this one..... I'll never know)
Revanche

A couple examples from both "more recent" and "more classic" pieces of cinema......

i am perplexed as well, i find it and all of breillat's stuff fantastic.

pro-bassoonist · 06-07-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

If you're getting your feet wet with Criterion titles, I'd recommend

La Dolce Vita

This film has never been part of of the Criterion collection.

Pro-B

Beta Man · 06-08-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

This film has never been part of of the Criterion collection.

Pro-B

Minor detail

substitute in Amarcord then.......

pro-bassoonist · 06-08-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Minor detail

substitute in Amarcord then.......

Very well

Pro-B

neo78956 · 06-08-2010, 02:25 AM

You know what I'd love to see get a Blu-ray release? Vampyr! Holy crap....

ChadFL · 06-08-2010, 02:46 AM

It's several days later and there is no sign my Criterion order from Deep Discount is anywhere close to even being shipped. And most of them are in stock. Why oh why do I bother with them anymore...

Jwilly019 · 06-08-2010, 02:47 AM

Just got home from a Criterion release party for Mystery Train. Before the film started Lee Kline and Susan Arosteguy discussed the production of the disc and its supplements. As well as answering questions about the Collection in general. Susan confirmed that The Darjeeling Limited is currently in production, but didn't mention any specific timeframe for a release.

I asked how they determined which films were simultaneously released on Blu-ray and DVD and which were released only on DVD. Lee mentioned that it costs 7-8 times more (I believe that's the number) to release a film on Blu-ray compared to a DVD release. He also mentioned how initially Criterion was concerned with the strength of the format, but with more and more customers requesting Blu-ray releases, they are attempting to release more films on both formats simultaneously. One final thing he mentioned was that if it was up to him, they would do away with DVD and release everything on Blu-ray alone.

I went into the film more or less blindly and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There were a few scenes that felt a little slow, but overall it held my attention. I was also given a Blu-ray of the film signed by Jim Jarmusch.

Justin

Kevtronn · 06-08-2010, 02:57 AM

Sounds like an amazing evening Justin! Thanks for the info! Always postive to hear more people requesting Blu-ray.

Mr Brzozowski · 06-08-2010, 03:46 AM

So which would you recommend getting? I really want to get these two but not sure which route to go when I DO get them.

SpiderBaby · 06-08-2010, 04:26 AM

Sounded like you had a good time.

If I was there I would of asked about the New Hollywood Boxset instead of Darjeeling, whoever asked that, but that's just me.

Volume11 · 06-08-2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Sounded like you had a good time.

If I was there I would of asked about the New Hollywood Boxset instead of Darjeeling, whoever asked that, but that's just me.

I'd of asked about Waterworld.

SpiderBaby · 06-08-2010, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Volume11

I'd of asked about Waterworld.

I don't think that was ever rumored for Criterion or had insiders telling people.

surfdude12 · 06-08-2010, 04:50 AM

Just watched Monsoon Wedding for the first time. Can anyone tell me why the audio switched back and forth between English and Hindi (even with the same character, between sentences). I just found it very odd. Is that common in the culture? Or was it to appease English speaking audiences?

Volume11 · 06-08-2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I don't think that was ever rumored for Criterion or had insiders telling people.

Time to start a petition...

SoundofSilence01 · 06-08-2010, 05:25 AM

Since criterion is doing the replacement case thing now, does anyone know if for example, I were to buy Bottle Rocket on blu ray from amazon, if it would be in the replacement snap case or in the original case?

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06-07-2010, 09:33 PM	#10621
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	If you're getting your feet wet with Criterion titles, I'd recommend La Dolce Vita Wild Strawberries Fat Girl (why so much hate for this one..... I'll never know) Revanche A couple examples from both "more recent" and "more classic" pieces of cinema......

06-08-2010, 02:25 AM	#10630
neo78956 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:1130 Blu-ray reviews:1	You know what I'd love to see get a Blu-ray release? Vampyr! Holy crap....

06-08-2010, 02:46 AM	#10631
ChadFL Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Daytona Beach, FL Blu-ray collection:556 DVD collection:5	It's several days later and there is no sign my Criterion order from Deep Discount is anywhere close to even being shipped. And most of them are in stock. Why oh why do I bother with them anymore...

06-08-2010, 02:47 AM	#10632
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	Just got home from a Criterion release party for Mystery Train. Before the film started Lee Kline and Susan Arosteguy discussed the production of the disc and its supplements. As well as answering questions about the Collection in general. Susan confirmed that The Darjeeling Limited is currently in production, but didn't mention any specific timeframe for a release. I asked how they determined which films were simultaneously released on Blu-ray and DVD and which were released only on DVD. Lee mentioned that it costs 7-8 times more (I believe that's the number) to release a film on Blu-ray compared to a DVD release. He also mentioned how initially Criterion was concerned with the strength of the format, but with more and more customers requesting Blu-ray releases, they are attempting to release more films on both formats simultaneously. One final thing he mentioned was that if it was up to him, they would do away with DVD and release everything on Blu-ray alone. I went into the film more or less blindly and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There were a few scenes that felt a little slow, but overall it held my attention. I was also given a Blu-ray of the film signed by Jim Jarmusch. Justin

06-08-2010, 02:57 AM	#10633
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1428 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sounds like an amazing evening Justin! Thanks for the info! Always postive to hear more people requesting Blu-ray.

06-08-2010, 03:46 AM	#10634
Mr Brzozowski Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Texas	So which would you recommend getting? I really want to get these two but not sure which route to go when I DO get them.

06-08-2010, 04:26 AM	#10635
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Sounded like you had a good time. If I was there I would of asked about the New Hollywood Boxset instead of Darjeeling, whoever asked that, but that's just me.

06-08-2010, 04:50 AM	#10638
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Just watched Monsoon Wedding for the first time. Can anyone tell me why the audio switched back and forth between English and Hindi (even with the same character, between sentences). I just found it very odd. Is that common in the culture? Or was it to appease English speaking audiences?

06-08-2010, 05:25 AM	#10640
SoundofSilence01 Member Member since:Oct 2009	Since criterion is doing the replacement case thing now, does anyone know if for example, I were to buy Bottle Rocket on blu ray from amazon, if it would be in the replacement snap case or in the original case?

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