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WonderWeasel · 02-09-2015, 07:46 AM

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For those that have seen Umberto D...

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blujazz · 02-09-2015, 07:54 AM

Anybody else found the family in La Cienaga

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WonderWeasel · 02-09-2015, 08:12 AM

While out used movie hunting this weekend, I came across a copy of Laurence Olivier's 'Richard III' marked as a used DVD instead of a blu-ray for $15

I've never gotten into Shakespeare much aside from what I was made to read in school, but I've been meaning to, so I blind bought it and actually enjoyed it a lot.

There was another Shakespeare film adaptation at the store that I was curious about: Roman Polanski's 'Macbeth'. Has anyone here seen it? Should I watch it or the Orson Welles one first?

ravenus · 02-09-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

There was another Shakespeare film adaptation at the store that I was curious about: Roman Polanski's 'Macbeth'. Has anyone here seen it? Should I watch it or the Orson Welles one first?

Polanski's film is quite excellent. It feels less stagebound and has a fair amount of gore in it. Perhaps for chronology's sake, you could see the Welles film first and then Polanski. In case you haven't already, you could also look at Kurosawa's Macbeth adaptation Throne of Blood.

Meek12345 · 02-09-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blujazz

Anybody else found the family in La Cienaga

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I agree with you. Actually,

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I think that Satyajit Ray's The Music Room is a better depiction of how a family that is rich and/or has high class/social status begins to decay over time.

adamhopelies · 02-09-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

Has anyone seen the Antoine Doinel set? What did you think of Jean-Pierre Leaud's acting? How old was he?

It's funny that you mention this, because I had a similar conversation with a French pal last year. I'd never picked up on anything myself (my french is good, but not great) and have celebrated his complete body of work for as long as I've been aware of it. My friend tho, while fond of Leaud for who he is and what he means to French cinema, considers him to be a technically poor actor.

Polaroid · 02-09-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

While out used movie hunting this weekend, I came across a copy of Laurence Olivier's 'Richard III' marked as a used DVD instead of a blu-ray for $15

I've never gotten into Shakespeare much aside from what I was made to read in school, but I've been meaning to, so I blind bought it and actually enjoyed it a lot.

There was another Shakespeare film adaptation at the store that I was curious about: Roman Polanski's 'Macbeth'. Has anyone here seen it? Should I watch it or the Orson Welles one first?

Not seen the Orson Welles one - but I loved Polanski's take on the story

The Great Owl · 02-09-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

As of today, February 7th 2015, the 2015 "TSPDT" 1,000 Greatest Films List is on-line. In addition, Bill Gregorius, who maintains the site, has included a new list of films 1,001 through 2,000.

Here is the link:

http://www.theyshootpictures.com

I've seen 417 out of the 1,000 on the original list.

blkhrt · 02-09-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

As of today, February 7th 2015, the 2015 "TSPDT" 1,000 Greatest Films List is on-line. In addition, Bill Gregorius, who maintains the site, has included a new list of films 1,001 through 2,000.

Here is the link:

http://www.theyshootpictures.com

I've seen 399 of the 1,000, which is higher than I would have expected.

olivianewtonyawn · 02-09-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

As of today, February 7th 2015, the 2015 "TSPDT" 1,000 Greatest Films List is on-line. In addition, Bill Gregorius, who maintains the site, has included a new list of films 1,001 through 2,000.

Here is the link:

http://www.theyshootpictures.com

756/1000 for me... all those years spent in my teens/early 20's working for video stores and renting for free

adamhopelies · 02-09-2015, 02:43 PM

Apologies if this has already been pointed out, but if it has I missed it! The Soft Skin has added “Monsieur Truffaut Meets Mr. Hitchcock” to its supplements. It's a 30-minute long doc. The Soft Skin is an excellent film and this is shaping up to be a fantastic edition.

lordmorpheus72 · 02-09-2015, 03:57 PM

multi-quote here since it's all related...

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Originally Posted by GenPion

I guess that means I have a one film lead over you.

Time for us to figure out who can make it to 1,000 first.

I will bow to that person.

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Originally Posted by TomN245

I got 643

I love that the amount of Hou Hsiao Hsien films in this list. Even Goodbye South Goodbye is in there!

643! Very nice!

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a-b = 76
c-d = 50
e-g = 49
h-l = 61
m-n = 45
o-r = 59
s = 46
t-z = 71

457 / 1,000

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Originally Posted by jmclick

My mind wandered, and I lost track of my count. Twice. What distracted me both times was the number of films on the list that I would include on my personal Worst 100 Films List ... at least one of them would even make my Worst Ten!

But that's the fun thing about these lists ... that they encourage people to debate, to seek out or revisit, to re-evaluate, and to respond to films on a personal and/or artistic level. That's always a good thing!

I know that would happen to me so I just copied it all into a spreadsheet, and marked those I saw, then used a counta formula. Yeah, i'm a geek.

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've seen 417 out of the 1,000 on the original list.

I really need to get on it and watch more form this list, you guys are putting me to shame.

brandon_260 · 02-09-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TomN245

I got 643

I love that the amount of Hou Hsiao Hsien films in this list. Even Goodbye South Goodbye is in there!

I'm working my way through his films on the list right now and it's so exciting. I've got Goodbye South Goodbye, The Puppetmaster and Flowers of Shanghai left. City of Sadness was overwhelming and incredible.

davidthenikonuser · 02-09-2015, 05:56 PM

Man I really wish Criterion would re-release John Woo's The Killer and Hard Boiled on remastered blu-ray. These movies really need some love on blu-ray.

I remember having the laserdisc's

jlk5844 · 02-09-2015, 06:15 PM

I have seen 224 from that list. Not even a quarter.

While scrolling through there were a great amount that I wanted/needed to see and even some that I've had and have on my DVR or on Blu-ray but haven't watched, argh!

I was surprised to see some cult films like Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill! and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls on there when there are definitely better films that missed the cut.

Anyway, here's what I've watched (not that anyone cares, lol):

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shadedpain4 · 02-09-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon_260

I'm working my way through his films on the list right now and it's so exciting. I've got Goodbye South Goodbye, The Puppetmaster and Flowers of Shanghai left. City of Sadness was overwhelming and incredible.

I've been unable to locate City Of Sadness with English subs. Where did you find it?

Bates_Motel · 02-09-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

If they lost the rights, then the DVD set would be OOP. Since it's not, I would assume that they haven't.

Probably true. There are recent cases of studios leasing ONLY the blu-ray rights (TT releasing blu, KINO releasing DVD) but that hasn't seemed to be the case with CC in the past, anyway. Anyway, here's hoping for an upgrade on that set.

Roninblues · 02-09-2015, 07:00 PM

721. I was surprised by the lower numbers that some had. Is it too much time writing or just not watching "Classics"?

brandon_260 · 02-09-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I've been unable to locate City Of Sadness with English subs. Where did you find it?

Torrent through KG.

shadedpain4 · 02-09-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon_260

Torrent through KG.

I'm sadly not friends with Kevin Garnett. =(

02-09-2015, 07:54 AM	#119742
blujazz Power Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:London, England Trading Score:31	Anybody else found the family in La Cienaga [Show spoiler]incredibly unbearable?

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02-09-2015, 08:12 AM	#119743
WonderWeasel Senior Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Kansas City 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:837 DVD collection:151	While out used movie hunting this weekend, I came across a copy of Laurence Olivier's 'Richard III' marked as a used DVD instead of a blu-ray for $15 I've never gotten into Shakespeare much aside from what I was made to read in school, but I've been meaning to, so I blind bought it and actually enjoyed it a lot. There was another Shakespeare film adaptation at the store that I was curious about: Roman Polanski's 'Macbeth'. Has anyone here seen it? Should I watch it or the Orson Welles one first?

02-09-2015, 02:43 PM	#119751
adamhopelies Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield Blu-ray reviews:1	Apologies if this has already been pointed out, but if it has I missed it! The Soft Skin has added “Monsieur Truffaut Meets Mr. Hitchcock” to its supplements. It's a 30-minute long doc. The Soft Skin is an excellent film and this is shaping up to be a fantastic edition.

02-09-2015, 05:56 PM	#119754
davidthenikonuser Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:1127 DVD collection:374 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	Man I really wish Criterion would re-release John Woo's The Killer and Hard Boiled on remastered blu-ray. These movies really need some love on blu-ray. I remember having the laserdisc's

02-09-2015, 06:15 PM	#119755
jlk5844 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Arizona, USA 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:2404 DVD collection:463 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:95	I have seen 224 from that list. Not even a quarter. While scrolling through there were a great amount that I wanted/needed to see and even some that I've had and have on my DVR or on Blu-ray but haven't watched, argh! I was surprised to see some cult films like Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill! and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls on there when there are definitely better films that missed the cut. Anyway, here's what I've watched (not that anyone cares, lol): [Show spoiler]

02-09-2015, 07:00 PM	#119758
Roninblues Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1497 DVD collection:2	721. I was surprised by the lower numbers that some had. Is it too much time writing or just not watching "Classics"?

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