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SilentDawn · 10-02-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Helikaon

Wow, that's high praise, because I love Walkabout! Will definitely check it out.

Be warned though, It is a little aimless for some time until everything comes together. However, that just makes you want to watch it over again, just to see the tapestry unfold.

The Great Owl · 10-03-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Helikaon

I've only seen 3 Roeg films and I would rank them from high to low like this: Walkabout, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Insignificance. How does Don't Look Now compare?

After watching Walkabout again two nights ago, I'm now thinking that it's tied with Don't Look Now as my favorite Nicholas Roeg film. Of course, I'll change my mind again after seeing Don't Look Now the next time, because I haven't revisited my DVD in a few years. After that, I like The Man Who Fell to Earth. After that, I like Bad Timing. I still need to see Insignificance.

Fans of Nicholas Roeg should check out the 1964 film, The Masque of the Red Death, which stars Vincent Price, because Roeg handled the cinematography. In fact, I'll go so far as to say that any cinema enthusiast is doing himself or herself a tremendous disservice by neglecting to watch this film.

rdandura · 10-03-2014, 02:15 AM

Yeah I agree: Don't Look Now is my favorite Roeg film, and easily his best.

EricJ · 10-03-2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Helikaon

I've only seen 3 Roeg films and I would rank them from high to low like this: Walkabout, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Insignificance. How does Don't Look Now compare?

So, does that mean they'll have finally upgraded all the Roeg films mentioned in Big Audio Dynamite's "E=MC2"?
(Musical SPOILERS at 1:10-1:30)

[Show spoiler]

The Great Owl · 10-03-2014, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

So, does that mean they'll have finally upgraded all the Roeg films mentioned in Big Audio Dynamite's "E=MC2"?
(Musical SPOILERS at 1:10-1:30)

[Show spoiler]

Not directly Criterion-related, but I love Big Audio Dynamite, and this is my favorite song from the band.

pro-bassoonist · 10-03-2014, 06:11 AM

Trafic Blu-ray REVIEW

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filmmusic · 10-03-2014, 10:57 AM

Lately I find myself getting very excited about other studios' releases (eg. Shout Factory), more than Criterion's.
Does any other feel that way?
I already want 4 films from Shout Factory's January titles and 5 titles from TT's Novermber-December titles.
The last Criterion i really wanted was The Big Chill.

ShellOilJunior · 10-03-2014, 01:26 PM

A $100 BN giftcard in my wallet is just waiting for the sale to scoop up the Tati set and more...

filmmusic · 10-03-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

A $100 BN giftcard in my wallet is just waiting for the sale to scoop up the Tati set and more...

how do you get those giftcards?
you have to be a member?

ShellOilJunior · 10-03-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

how do you get those giftcards?
you have to be a member?

Rewards program through my bank/credit card.

Scottie · 10-03-2014, 01:59 PM

How does Playtime compare to the rest of Tati's catalogue?

When I watched Playtime a couple of months ago, I found the experience underwhelming. The sets were glorious, for example, but I couldn't find myself connecting with much else.

I'm definitely willing to give it another couple of chances, but I'm also curious as to how the others are.

blu-bry · 10-03-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

How does Playtime compare to the rest of Tati's catalogue?

When I watched Playtime a couple of months ago, I found the experience underwhelming. The sets were glorious, for example, but I couldn't find myself connecting with much else.

I'm definitely willing to give it another couple of chances, but I'm also curious as to how the others are.

I own "M. Hulot's Holiday" and "Mon Oncle" on DVD. I've also rented Playtime. Of those 3 Playtime was my least favorite, and the others are probably tied. I doubt that his work would appeal to the big Michael Bay fan, and I haven't yet decided to upgrade to Blu-ray on these, but I do like them.

ShellOilJunior · 10-03-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

How does Playtime compare to the rest of Tati's catalogue?

When I watched Playtime a couple of months ago, I found the experience underwhelming. The sets were glorious, for example, but I couldn't find myself connecting with much else.

I'm definitely willing to give it another couple of chances, but I'm also curious as to how the others are.

You should give Hulot's Holiday a try. I haven't seen PlayTime in several years but I recall it being much more subtle than Hulot's Holiday which I love.

shadedpain4 · 10-03-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Rewards program through my bank/credit card.

This is the way to do it. I have a card that gives 5% cash back on some purchases and gives a $50 B&N gift card for every $45 earned. This usually nets me about $200 in free B&N gift cards each year, which ends up being 12-13 free Criterions per year.

ShellOilJunior · 10-03-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentDawn

Hader's Alda impression is top notch but he doesn't do it enough!

jscoggins · 10-03-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-bry

I doubt that his work would appeal to the big Michael Bay fan

Coincidentally, the forum member that goes by that name has never posted here.

bwdowiak · 10-03-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I saw the film when I was very young and the ending kind of freaked me out.

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

I saw the film when I was 17/18 and it still freaked me out

No idea why but it was just a quick moment of dread for me.

I saw it for the first time within the last month and I had chills! "quick moment of dread" is a good way to describe it.

those who haven't seen this one are going to be very pleased!

bwdowiak · 10-03-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

How does Playtime compare to the rest of Tati's catalogue?

When I watched Playtime a couple of months ago, I found the experience underwhelming. The sets were glorious, for example, but I couldn't find myself connecting with much else.

I'm definitely willing to give it another couple of chances, but I'm also curious as to how the others are.

coming to know your process in selecting future CC purchases, I'd definitely recommend giving another Tati film a look before deciding to buy a large box set.

personally, I'd rather own a box set of Nicholas Sparks adaptations... and as a follow-up to blu-bry's quote, I'm not sure Tati would even appeal to the average fan of anyone - Hitch, Kurosawa, whoever.

can anyone come up with a "if you're a fan of xyz, you'll love Tati!" I don't know of any if/then logic that would make blind buying Tati a safe venture.

blu-bry · 10-03-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

can anyone come up with a "if you're a fan of xyz, you'll love Tati!" I don't know of any if/then logic that would make blind buying Tati a safe venture.

If you like Chaplin, but he's, maybe a little too frenetic for you, blind buying Tati is a safe venture.

Polaroid · 10-03-2014, 03:56 PM

Not Criterion related but just saw Gone Girl and my god is was phenomenal! also saw Map to the Stars and that was decent, had some flaws but the acting throughout was incredible, Mia and Julianne were incredible!

Ahhhhh love it when a good film is released!!!

sorry to go off topic but had to get it out! (both directors are inc collection so I can get away with it lol)

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10-03-2014, 02:15 AM	#111663
rdandura Active Member Member since:Sep 2014	Yeah I agree: Don't Look Now is my favorite Roeg film, and easily his best.

10-03-2014, 06:11 AM	#111666
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Trafic Blu-ray REVIEW Pro-B

10-03-2014, 10:57 AM	#111667
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	Lately I find myself getting very excited about other studios' releases (eg. Shout Factory), more than Criterion's. Does any other feel that way? I already want 4 films from Shout Factory's January titles and 5 titles from TT's Novermber-December titles. The last Criterion i really wanted was The Big Chill.

10-03-2014, 01:26 PM	#111668
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	A $100 BN giftcard in my wallet is just waiting for the sale to scoop up the Tati set and more...

10-03-2014, 01:59 PM	#111671
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	How does Playtime compare to the rest of Tati's catalogue? When I watched Playtime a couple of months ago, I found the experience underwhelming. The sets were glorious, for example, but I couldn't find myself connecting with much else. I'm definitely willing to give it another couple of chances, but I'm also curious as to how the others are.

10-03-2014, 03:56 PM	#111680
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Not Criterion related but just saw Gone Girl and my god is was phenomenal! also saw Map to the Stars and that was decent, had some flaws but the acting throughout was incredible, Mia and Julianne were incredible! Ahhhhh love it when a good film is released!!! sorry to go off topic but had to get it out! (both directors are inc collection so I can get away with it lol)

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