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jw007 · 08-03-2014, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aes3728

After my films come out of storage the first two I'm popping in are Naked and Il Sorpasso and I have you to thank for both. Programming a double feature for a stranger... theres a novel idea

Wow, didn't realize I was so influential in this thread!

Those are 2 very different films, but nevertheless, one thing I can say about both are : they are NOT boring.

When you get a chance to see my Criterion recommendations, make sure you drop me a private message to let me know what you thought.

Al_The_Strange · 08-03-2014, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

The Third Man gets my vote.

I didn't even know it was in print again. Unless you see it somewhere for a good deal, or are looking at the Studiocanal version.

jayj15 · 08-03-2014, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

The Third Man by far. It is more rewatchable than Touch of Evil and is one of the best noirs that I have seen. I thought the Studio Canal blu looked fine despite some of the bad reviews online.

ijustblumyself · 08-03-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jayj15

The Third Man by far. It is more rewatchable than Touch of Evil and is one of the best noirs that I have seen. I thought the Studio Canal blu looked fine despite some of the bad reviews online.

There is also an Italian blu-ray that's rather cheap and looks almost the exact same as the Criterion.

WalterNeff · 08-03-2014, 05:18 AM

I was planning on getting the Studio Canal version

Al_The_Strange · 08-03-2014, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I was planning on getting the Studio Canal version

Right on. I'd say go for it.

jlk5844 · 08-03-2014, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

I personally enjoyed Touch of Evil more. Loved the cast and cinematography, which overall looked more like noir visually than The Third Man. Lots of fantastic lighting and shadows.

octagon · 08-03-2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

The Third Man.

Touch of Evil is really good but it has yet to completely grab me the way The Third Man or Double Indemnity or The Maltese Falcon has.

jayembee · 08-03-2014, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

The Third Man gets my vote.

I didn't even know it was in print again. Unless you see it somewhere for a good deal, or are looking at the Studiocanal version.

It's not back in print from Criterion, if that's what you mean. It's just available (in the US) in the Lionsgate/StudioCanal edition.

hoytereden · 08-03-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

Flip a coin. You win either way.

They're both great. When I'm faced with a difficult choice such as this....I buy both!

The Great Owl · 08-03-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

They're both classics. I vote for The Third Man, simply because it has some of the most amazing visuals in the history of cinema.

The new Universal Blu-ray of Touch of Evil is a win across the board, though, and I have a whole new respect for the film now that I've seen it in such a good-looking transfer.

The Great Owl · 08-03-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nondiatonic

This begs the question: can you be considered a great director based on a single film? I believe so.

To be in contention as one of the all time greats based on a single film? It would certainly have to be a spectacular film.

Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter is a fine example here, because I'd consider Laughton a great director just on the strength of that film.

I was just having a little fun with my above George Lucas comment.

John Carpenter is another director whom I consider to be good, although I'm not impressed with his recent works from the past 15 years or so. It's quite funny, because he comes off as really bitter on a new interview for the Scream Factory Blu-ray of Prince of Darkness, where he complains about the sad state of contemporary horror movies. His recent movies haven't exactly rejuvenated the genre.

Helikaon · 08-03-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterNeff

I'm deciding between ordering The Third Man or Touch of Evil, and want to know which I should get. Which is the better noir?

If you can get your hands on the MoC Touch of Evil its a fantastic package brimming with commentaries and other goodies. I am very pleased with the steelbook.

thecalm_7 · 08-03-2014, 12:46 PM

Have Criterion mentioned any of their titles going out of print as of late? The last mention was Paul Robeson box set to my knowledge. I ask because I am missing 2 titles from my collection and throughout the sale and 7 B&Ns I never saw them. Wondering if it is a sign.

shadedpain4 · 08-03-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thecalm_7

Have Criterion mentioned any of their titles going out of print as of late? The last mention was Paul Robeson box set to my knowledge. I ask because I am missing 2 titles from my collection and throughout the sale and 7 B&Ns I never saw them. Wondering if it is a sign.

Which 2 titles?

ultlife2013 · 08-03-2014, 04:22 PM

Tonight they are showing Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai at a theater near my place. I've never seen it before.

Ausjdm · 08-03-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Tonight they are showing Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai at a theater near my place. I've never seen it before.

See that ASAP! Jim Jarmusch is a great director!

Scottie · 08-03-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Tonight they are showing Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai at a theater near my place. I've never seen it before.

It's a really cool film. Definitely worth seeing!

ultlife2013 · 08-03-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ausjdm

See that ASAP! Jim Jarmusch is a great director!

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Originally Posted by iScottie

It's a really cool film. Definitely worth seeing!

I think I will go and watch that movie in the theater. I wonder if it's a sign that it's going to be released on blu-ray soon!!!

monorail91 · 08-03-2014, 04:50 PM

Hey greater Los Angeles area Criterion-ites --

The Arclight Cinemas in Pasadena will be showing In the Mood For Love and Le Cercle Rouge on 09/28 and 09/08 respectively. More details here: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/l...-C1F364FC6B4B}

Wasn't crazy about Cercle but I always hear great things about In the Mood for Love, so I'd definitely want to go to that!

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08-03-2014, 05:18 AM	#108125
WalterNeff Member Member since:Jul 2014 Location:California, USA Blu-ray collection:76	I was planning on getting the Studio Canal version

08-03-2014, 12:46 PM	#108134
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:950 Blu-ray collection:6024 DVD collection:859 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	Have Criterion mentioned any of their titles going out of print as of late? The last mention was Paul Robeson box set to my knowledge. I ask because I am missing 2 titles from my collection and throughout the sale and 7 B&Ns I never saw them. Wondering if it is a sign.

08-03-2014, 04:22 PM	#108136
ultlife2013 Banned Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:3	Tonight they are showing Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai at a theater near my place. I've never seen it before.

08-03-2014, 04:50 PM	#108140
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Hey greater Los Angeles area Criterion-ites -- The Arclight Cinemas in Pasadena will be showing In the Mood For Love and Le Cercle Rouge on 09/28 and 09/08 respectively. More details here: https://www.arclightcinemas.com/en/l...-C1F364FC6B4B} Wasn't crazy about Cercle but I always hear great things about In the Mood for Love, so I'd definitely want to go to that!

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