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pro-bassoonist · 11-20-2014, 01:35 AM

PLEASE do not pre-order Don't Look Now yet.

There is an issue with the ASINs for Don't Look Now and Every Man For Himself.

Notes have been sent so hopefully this issue will be resolved shortly.

Pro-B

AaronJ · 11-20-2014, 02:03 AM

I think the only February release I'll be getting is Every Man For Himself.

grape_jelly · 11-20-2014, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronJ

I think the only February release I'll be getting is Every Man For Himself.

Out of curiosity, have you seen it yet?

If so, what'd you think of the film?

AaronJ · 11-20-2014, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grape_jelly

Out of curiosity, have you seen it yet?

If so, what'd you think of the film?

Oddly enough, I have never seen it. I'm not sure how that happened, really. It's one of those that I've meant to see for a long, long time but just never got around to it.

Wish I could help.

jscoggins · 11-20-2014, 03:49 AM

Roy Batty is reporting that Lola Montes and Repulsion are also rotting.

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Originally Posted by Roy Batty

Bronzing on my copy of LOLA MONTES is slight, I guess, when compared to some other discs in my Criterion collection (8 1/2 would be the absolute worst, followed closely by PARIS TEXAS), but it's still noticeable, more so on the outer rim.

And it doesn't play beyond the 50-something min. mark or around.

Oh! And since we are at it, same goes for my copy of REPULSION, although "tanning" is more advanced here.

jw007 · 11-20-2014, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I personally did not see it coming until after I thought back on the entire film and all the events leading up to the climax. So yes, for me, it blew my mind and terrified me (something I cannot say about too many endings).

I didn't see it coming either I suppose.

But then again, my mind was blown after recently watching The Vanishing (1988) and how that movie ended, which was far more terrifying for me at least.

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Originally Posted by RiderNation

Well, even as a wee lad, the awkward deus ex machina ending freaked me out, almost as much as Donald Sutherland's hair! I also think my teen infatuation with Julie Christie might have started with this film!

Donald Sutherland's hair in Don't Look Now kept reminding me of his character in Invasion of the Body Snatchers!

jw007 · 11-20-2014, 05:56 AM

I watched Macbeth last night and man, what an amazing film.

I'm not big on Shakespeare but Roman Polanski's version is fantastic.

The best part about Polanski's adaptation is that the actors weren't staging the lines but really talking in their normal voices (in British accents, rather than Scottish), which helped make this a more natural form of acting overall.

There was nothing boring about Polanski's Macbeth. Nothing whatsoever.

I watched all 2 1/2 hours of supplements last night as well and thought the Aquarius debate between Polanski and theater director Peter Coe was fascinating. The new 1 hour documentary was also impressive. The 45 minutes of behind the scenes footage of Polanski directing was incredible too.

Last but not least, I finally discovered just how much of a jerk Macbeth was!

grape_jelly · 11-20-2014, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Oddly enough, I have never seen it. I'm not sure how that happened, really. It's one of those that I've meant to see for a long, long time but just never got around to it.

Wish I could help.

No need to help, I've already seen the film a few times years back... through less legal means. Either way, you're in for a treat. One of his best, especially from the 80's material, easily.

I really hope Criterion includes the Dick Cavett interview Godard did to promote the film. He talks quite a bit about Every Man For Himself/Slow Motion, and the juxtaposition of his personality and Cavett's is quite comical.

Here it is on Youtube, if anyone's interested:

They play a few selected clips from the film, accompanied by decidedly loose explanations by Godard. It's good stuff for any fan of his.

Sifox211 · 11-20-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ingmog

I'm wondering if digipaks in general are going by the wayside. I cannot find any copies of Foreign Correspondent as a digipak, nor Night of the Hunter. Also noticed that The Leopard now has a clear case instead of digipak...

I was planning to grab The Leopard digipak in the B&N sale before it disappears for good, but bizarrely they have not reduced it (only the new release) - its $48.36

adamhopelies · 11-20-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by grape_jelly

I really hope Criterion includes the Dick Cavett interview Godard did to promote the film. He talks quite a bit about Every Man For Himself/Slow Motion, and the juxtaposition of his personality and Cavett's is quite comical.

Here it is on Youtube, if anyone's interested: The Dick Cavett Show - Jean-Luc Godard pt. 1 - YouTube

They play a few selected clips from the film, accompanied by decidedly loose explanations by Godard. It's good stuff for any fan of his.

Yep, the Cavett interview is on the disc. Two of them apparently. It's an amazing interview, I often use it in class.

I KEEL YOU · 11-20-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I watched Macbeth last night and man, what an amazing film.

How visible is

[Show spoiler]

in 4K downscaled HD?

Polaroid · 11-20-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

How visible is

[Show spoiler]

in 4K downscaled HD?

Wait what!? I didn't notice that on my bluray O_o

mande2013 · 11-20-2014, 11:07 AM

Of the February releases, I'll probably get Every Man for Himself and Don't Look Now upon release or shortly thereafter, and I'll wait for a B&N sale to get An Autumn Afternoon, although the last of the three is probably the one I feel most obligated to get. Don't get me wrong, I clearly think it's a flawless masterpiece, but I tend to prioritize my Criterion purchases based on the rewatchability factor, which is probably why I feel inclined to get the former two first. Rewatchability is also probably why I have yet to buy Tokyo Story.

Either way, not to be a prick, but I honestly hope you guys didn't have to wait for a Criterion release in order for many of these films to be on your radar? Surely you're enough of a film nerd to have sought out films like Don't Look Now and Partie a La Campagne on the basis of them appearing on lists like They Shoot Pictures, Don't They and the like, even before they were ever seemingly within Criterion's orbit.

In other words, I hope Don't Look Now didn't suddenly blossom into a curiosity exclusively on the basis of the Criterion announcement.

The Great Owl · 11-20-2014, 11:36 AM

A 20% Off coupon showed up in my email from Barnes & Noble today.

If you were me, would you use this in conjunction with the current sale to buy the Tati box set this weekend, or would you wait another week for a Bigger Better Deal, since next weekend is Black Friday weekend, and there may be an even more impressive B&N coupon?

It'll probably only be a few dollars and not worth the hassle of going out in public on Black Friday weekend. I dunno.

Bueller · 11-20-2014, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

A 20% Off coupon showed up in my email from Barnes & Noble today.

If you were me, would you use this in conjunction with the current sale to buy the Tati box set this weekend, or would you wait another week for a Bigger Better Deal, since next weekend is Black Friday weekend, and there may be an even more impressive B&N coupon?

A bird in the hand...

I KEEL YOU · 11-20-2014, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Wait what!? I didn't notice that on my bluray O_o

Really? Because it's visible even in Youtube's 360p quality. MAJOR spoiler below, not for the faint of heart:

[Show spoiler]

Polaroid · 11-20-2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

Really? Because it's visible even in Youtube's 360p quality. MAJOR spoiler below, not for the faint of heart:

[Show spoiler]

I must have missed that scene cause I don't remember it

, I do need to have another viewing soon though

ShellOilJunior · 11-20-2014, 12:43 PM

Vampyr and The Naked Prey are available to purchase on Criterion.com.

jmclick · 11-20-2014, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

A 20% Off coupon showed up in my email from Barnes & Noble today.

If you were me, would you use this in conjunction with the current sale to buy the Tati box set this weekend, or would you wait another week for a Bigger Better Deal, since next weekend is Black Friday weekend, and there may be an even more impressive B&N coupon?

It'll probably only be a few dollars and not worth the hassle of going out in public on Black Friday weekend. I dunno.

Print out the "$8 off any blu-ray priced $40.00 or more" coupon and use it in conjunction with the 20% off coupon. That should get it down to a really nice price!

The Great Owl · 11-20-2014, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmclick

Print out the "$8 off any blu-ray priced $40.00 or more" coupon and use it in conjunction with the 20% off coupon. That should get it down to a really nice price!

Thanks. I'm pretty sure that I've already used that coupon with my membership number, but it's probably not a bad idea to make sure.

11-20-2014, 11:07 AM	#115433
mande2013 Special Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Paris, France 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:322	Of the February releases, I'll probably get Every Man for Himself and Don't Look Now upon release or shortly thereafter, and I'll wait for a B&N sale to get An Autumn Afternoon, although the last of the three is probably the one I feel most obligated to get. Don't get me wrong, I clearly think it's a flawless masterpiece, but I tend to prioritize my Criterion purchases based on the rewatchability factor, which is probably why I feel inclined to get the former two first. Rewatchability is also probably why I have yet to buy Tokyo Story. Either way, not to be a prick, but I honestly hope you guys didn't have to wait for a Criterion release in order for many of these films to be on your radar? Surely you're enough of a film nerd to have sought out films like Don't Look Now and Partie a La Campagne on the basis of them appearing on lists like They Shoot Pictures, Don't They and the like, even before they were ever seemingly within Criterion's orbit. In other words, I hope Don't Look Now didn't suddenly blossom into a curiosity exclusively on the basis of the Criterion announcement. Last edited by mande2013; 11-20-2014 at 11:20 AM.

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11-20-2014, 01:35 AM	#115421
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	PLEASE do not pre-order Don't Look Now yet. There is an issue with the ASINs for Don't Look Now and Every Man For Himself. Notes have been sent so hopefully this issue will be resolved shortly. Pro-B

11-20-2014, 02:03 AM	#115422
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I think the only February release I'll be getting is Every Man For Himself.

11-20-2014, 05:56 AM	#115427
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 Macbeth last night and man, what an amazing film. I'm not big on Shakespeare but Roman Polanski's version is fantastic. The best part about Polanski's adaptation is that the actors weren't staging the lines but really talking in their normal voices (in British accents, rather than Scottish), which helped make this a more natural form of acting overall. There was nothing boring about Polanski's Macbeth. Nothing whatsoever. I watched all 2 1/2 hours of supplements last night as well and thought the Aquarius debate between Polanski and theater director Peter Coe was fascinating. The new 1 hour documentary was also impressive. The 45 minutes of behind the scenes footage of Polanski directing was incredible too. Last but not least, I finally discovered just how much of a jerk Macbeth was!

11-20-2014, 11:36 AM	#115434
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	A 20% Off coupon showed up in my email from Barnes & Noble today. If you were me, would you use this in conjunction with the current sale to buy the Tati box set this weekend, or would you wait another week for a Bigger Better Deal, since next weekend is Black Friday weekend, and there may be an even more impressive B&N coupon? It'll probably only be a few dollars and not worth the hassle of going out in public on Black Friday weekend. I dunno.

11-20-2014, 12:43 PM	#115438
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Vampyr and The Naked Prey are available to purchase on Criterion.com.

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