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Brad1963 · 10-15-2014, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaroid

La ciénaga

The Palm Beach Story

My Winnipeg

The Sword of Doom

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

I'm happy to have Sturges on Blu ray at last! Very diverse group of films for January. I do not think any of them were ever discussed as coming. Nice list!

buffetfroid · 10-15-2014, 10:02 PM

All are of interest except Sword of Doom. Probably will only buy Palm Beach Story, which is fantastic.

mrjohnnyb · 10-15-2014, 10:03 PM

Yes, The Palm Beach Story!

Pysched!

Scottie · 10-15-2014, 10:07 PM

Hmm...not sure how I feel about these releases. I haven't read too much about any of them, to be honest, and I have never even heard of the Argentinian film.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant and The Sword of Doom are available on Hulu and My Winnipeg is on Amazon Instant Video, for those like me who will watch them ahead of time.

Oscar Rothman · 10-15-2014, 10:08 PM

The Palm Beach Story and The Sword of Doom for me

mrjohnnyb · 10-15-2014, 10:09 PM

Sword of Doom is the only one that I am unfamiliar with, but I am familiar with the rest and will be purchasing all next July!

Something to look forward to!

Snicket · 10-15-2014, 10:09 PM

Sword of Doom and Bitter Tears sound like solid blind buys. Winnipeg is a maybe.

chris_sc77 · 10-15-2014, 10:12 PM

Lol at this month. Nothing for me yet again.

mrjohnnyb · 10-15-2014, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

Hmm...not sure how I feel about these releases. I haven't read too much about any of them, to be honest, and I have never even heard of the Argentinian film.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant and The Sword of Doom are available on Hulu and My Winnipeg is on Amazon Instant Video, for those like me who will watch them ahead of time.

Here is some non-spoiler info:
http://www.theyshootpictures.com/21s...ilms150-51.htm

EDIT: Rank #67

SECOND EDIT: Rank #147

filmmusic · 10-15-2014, 10:16 PM

Never heard of any of these films, not interested in anything at all..

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2014, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

Lol at this month. Nothing for me yet again.

Why lol? Fassbinder rules!

BTTF_ · 10-15-2014, 10:18 PM

Sword of doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom

Scottie · 10-15-2014, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Why lol? Fassbinder rules!

How does it compare to Ali: Fear Eats The Soul, which I thought was a pretty solid film, but nowhere close to its inspiration.

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2014, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

How does it compare to Ali: Fear Eats The Soul, which I thought was a pretty solid film, but nowhere close to its inspiration.

It's the other most popular film of his early 70s, 'Sirk' inspired period if that tells you anything. But as a huge Fassbinder fan, I'm more in love with his smaller films like The Third Generation. I have all of the dvds released of his films, so any month I can upgrade one, it's a great month to me. Surprised alot of people here hasn't heard of this film though. It's a staple of 70s arthouse.

DarkRyder · 10-15-2014, 10:24 PM

Ugh, I cannot believe Bitter Tears is finally getting a release. I screamed for joy the moment I saw it. Even that cover, my god. Even if I don't care for the rest of the releases, January will be a good month based on this one film alone. Psyched.

silverlakephil · 10-15-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

Never heard of any of these films, not interested in anything at all..

Same here, but I'm thankful for Criterion for further opening my view into worldwide cinema. Now on to wikipedia..

jthefrank · 10-15-2014, 10:27 PM

I enjoy My Winnipeg, just not sure how much I need to own it

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2014, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkRyder

Ugh, I cannot believe Bitter Tears is finally getting a release. I screamed for joy the moment I saw it. Even that cover, my god. Even if I don't care for the rest of the releases, January will be a good month based on this one film alone. Psyched.

Hoping the rest of the Wellspring titles get the same blu-ray love. That cover art is one of my favorites. Hard to beat Close-up though.

GenPion · 10-15-2014, 10:30 PM

I'm not that familiar with any of these so I guess I'll have to check them out first. Nothing too exciting because of that but will look into seeing them at some point to later add to the collection (as with many Criterion releases). Sword of Doom should be good with Mifune though.

BohemianGraham · 10-15-2014, 10:32 PM

Damnit Criterion, I plan to buy 13 releases off my wishlist in November (here's hoping the sale does come, and it covers IHON), and you have to go and make me add 3 more to replace them.

Fassbinder and Okamoto are definites (eventually) with the Sturges as a lower tier want. The Martel requires viewing before I decide.

As for Ali: Fear Eats the Soul vs. All That Heaven Allows, Ali had more of an impact for me, as it's a subject that's still a major issue today. Yes, yes, there's issues with class and such, but the whole foreign worker interracial relationship seems to be more at the forefront. Sirk's certainly no slouch, and the suppplements were fantastic, but Fassbinder doesn't seem as dated.

Yes, I'm alive kids. It's been what, over a year since I posted here?

10-15-2014, 10:09 PM	#112826
mrjohnnyb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Southern New Jersey (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:3371 DVD collection:28	Wow! Great month! *Sword of Doom* is the only one that I am unfamiliar with, but I am familiar with the rest and will be purchasing all next July! Something to look forward to!

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10-15-2014, 10:02 PM	#112822
buffetfroid Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:294 DVD collection:1	All are of interest except Sword of Doom. Probably will only buy Palm Beach Story, which is fantastic.

10-15-2014, 10:03 PM	#112823
mrjohnnyb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Southern New Jersey (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:3371 DVD collection:28	Yes, *The Palm Beach Story*! Pysched!

10-15-2014, 10:07 PM	#112824
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Hmm...not sure how I feel about these releases. I haven't read too much about any of them, to be honest, and I have never even heard of the Argentinian film. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant and The Sword of Doom are available on Hulu and My Winnipeg is on Amazon Instant Video, for those like me who will watch them ahead of time.

10-15-2014, 10:08 PM	#112825
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	The Palm Beach Story and The Sword of Doom for me

10-15-2014, 10:09 PM	#112827
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Sword of Doom and Bitter Tears sound like solid blind buys. Winnipeg is a maybe.

10-15-2014, 10:12 PM	#112828
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	Lol at this month. Nothing for me yet again.

10-15-2014, 10:16 PM	#112830
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	Never heard of any of these films, not interested in anything at all..

10-15-2014, 10:18 PM	#112832
BTTF_ Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Hill valley, CA Trading Score:44	Sword of doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom

10-15-2014, 10:24 PM	#112835
DarkRyder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:82	Ugh, I cannot believe Bitter Tears is finally getting a release. I screamed for joy the moment I saw it. Even that cover, my god. Even if I don't care for the rest of the releases, January will be a good month based on this one film alone. Psyched.

10-15-2014, 10:27 PM	#112837
jthefrank Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Montana 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1478 Trading Score:3	I enjoy My Winnipeg, just not sure how much I need to own it

10-15-2014, 10:30 PM	#112839
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	I'm not that familiar with any of these so I guess I'll have to check them out first. Nothing too exciting because of that but will look into seeing them at some point to later add to the collection (as with many Criterion releases). Sword of Doom should be good with Mifune though.

10-15-2014, 10:32 PM	#112840
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Damnit Criterion, I plan to buy 13 releases off my wishlist in November (here's hoping the sale does come, and it covers IHON), and you have to go and make me add 3 more to replace them. Fassbinder and Okamoto are definites (eventually) with the Sturges as a lower tier want. The Martel requires viewing before I decide. As for Ali: Fear Eats the Soul vs. All That Heaven Allows, Ali had more of an impact for me, as it's a subject that's still a major issue today. Yes, yes, there's issues with class and such, but the whole foreign worker interracial relationship seems to be more at the forefront. Sirk's certainly no slouch, and the suppplements were fantastic, but Fassbinder doesn't seem as dated. Yes, I'm alive kids. It's been what, over a year since I posted here?

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