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[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

What it feels like waiting for Criterion to announce this movie...

[Show spoiler]

You know it's just around the corner...

So true...

[lordmorpheus72]

Just got another 20% BN coupon in the mail. Trying to decide if I can afford another movie this month. I wish it was good past this coming Tuesday... instead, deciding between Limelight and The Thin Blue Line. Decisions, decisions....

[grim_tales]

Dressed to Kill coming soon (August):

http://www.amazon.com/Dressed-to-Kil...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Wonder if this will beat the MGM or French disc (which I have)?

[buffetfroid]

Originally Posted by belcherman

OK, now that the post-announcement quiet has set in and we've all adjusted to the excitement or disappointment of the latest announcement (Night and the City for me, thank you very much), I thought I'd ask folks the following two questions:

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

Had to think about #2 for a bit

1. Kiss Me Deadly

2. The Naked Spur (or a box of Mann/Stewart though Man From Laramie is already out) or The Wanderers

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by belcherman

OK, now that the post-announcement quiet has set in and we've all adjusted to the excitement or disappointment of the latest announcement (Night and the City for me, thank you very much), I thought I'd ask folks the following two questions:

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

[Show spoiler]My answers:

1. Red River
2. The Big Sleep (both cuts)

1. The Fisher King
2. The Shawshank Redemption or The Usual Suspects

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by jayembee

We'll just have to agree to disagree.

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

I can't agree to that.

Oh, boy. really?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

Dressed to Kill coming soon (August):

http://www.amazon.com/Dressed-to-Kil...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Wonder if this will beat the MGM or French disc (which I have)?

It will have a 4K remastering approved by De Palma, so I'd say yes.

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Oh, boy. really?

witticism, quip, pun, play on words, wisecrack, banter, repartee, tomfoolery etc….

Cheer up guy. It's not all bad.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

This made me laugh, because the first 15 years of Coldplay's existence was spent trying to sound like Joshua Tree-era U2. I figured Bono and The Edge would tap out their creative wells eventually, and Coldplay would start out-U2ing U2. What is it called when something tries to imitate an imitation of itself? Double-negative satire?

"Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination." --Jim Jarmusch

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

not debating the fact that Coldplay has aped U2 to a point that can make one nauseous, but their first album Parachutes is a fantastic listen and has much more in common with the Brit-pop bands that inspired them than it does with U2.

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

Parachutes does have a slightly different sound to it, but I still hear it in the guitar. It sounds like they were trying to emulate Oasis/The Wallflowers/U2, instead of just U2.

hey bwdowiak and WonderWeasel:

Sorry, but anytime I see U2 mentioned here, my inner-U2 thing is activated...well, its because I happen to maintain one of the longest-standing U2 fan sites on the internet (U2Station.com), and its 18 years and going strong (founded in 1997). In response to Great Owl, I'd have to disagree U2's newest album sounds like Coldplay. Of course Coldplay spent much of their time channeling U2 but they've come up with their own sound and melodies, so I give them perks for that. Anyway, my love-hate relationship with U2 has far exceeded my grasp so I can't get too deep into this now... :::::back to your regularly scheduled Criterion programming now:::::

[grim_tales]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It will have a 4K remastering approved by De Palma, so I'd say yes.

Cool, I didnt know that Wondering if I should pre order or wait, and if it will be the unrated cut (probably).

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by jw007

hey bwdowiak and WonderWeasel:

Sorry, but anytime I see U2 mentioned here, my inner-U2 thing is activated...well, its because I happen to maintain one of the longest-standing U2 fan sites on the internet (U2Station.com), and its 18 years and going strong (founded in 1997). In response to Great Owl, I'd have to disagree U2's newest album sounds like Coldplay. Of course Coldplay spent much of their time channeling U2 but they've come up with their own sound and melodies, so I give them perks for that. Anyway, my love-hate relationship with U2 has far exceeded my grasp so I can't get too deep into this now... :::::back to your regularly scheduled Criterion programming now:::::

Love-hate? Does that mean you weren't in Vancouver last weekend?

[AaronJ]

Here's my guilty, humiliating admission for the day:

I've never seen a film by Ozu.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Here's my guilty, humiliating admission for the day:

I've never seen a film by Ozu.

Me neither!

[gr451]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Here's my guilty, humiliating admission for the day:

I've never seen a film by Ozu.

Make that three lol

The Friends of Eddie Coyle + The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant arrived today though

[Feiereisel]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

Cool, I didnt know that Wondering if I should pre order or wait, and if it will be the unrated cut (probably).

The info on Criterion's page for it specifies that it is indeed "Brian De Palma's preferred unrated version." (link)

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by gr451

Make that three lol

The Friends of Eddie Coyle + The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant arrived today though

Oh, The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is so wonderful. Great film and a great Blu-Ray package. SO glad that I picked that up. Enjoy!

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Here's my guilty, humiliating admission for the day:

I've never seen a film by Ozu.

I Am Number Four.

[AaronJ]

Thankfully, Amazon Prime Instant Video has four Ozu films. I'm going to begin to fill my Ozu void starting tonight.

[mdawg1972]

They have been on back order for over 5 months so not sure if they will ever be available.

[ijustblumyself]

Originally Posted by nondiatonic

Those are another aspect unique to Ozu that I love.

Yes, those shots are often called 'pillow shots' (a reference to a Japanese term apparently) or 'curtain shots'.

Maybe because I don't have a complete grasp on the reasoning behind the term 'pillow shot', but I prefer 'curtain shot'. It's been said they are like the closing of the curtain between scenes in a play. They build anticipation for what is to come next, and they allow the viewer time to reflect on the scene that has just ended. They are also places where Ozu sticks metaphoric images that reflect the situation.

There are certain directors who invoke a feeling unique to them. I have been known to mention "that Altman feel". And, when I was first discovering Woody Allen, my anticipation would always build during those black and white title cards with the swing jazz playing. However, there really isn't much that compares with the giddy feeling I get in my gut when I'm watching the slow drawn out title cards of an Ozu I am seeing for the first time.

Completely agree; Ozu is probably my favourite director of all time (along with maybe Herzog and Antonioni).
Favourite 'curtain shots'? Mine would have to be in Early Summer. It happens when

[Show spoiler]the mother has just finished discussing the death of their son during war-time, she pauses for a second and looks upwards, and as she does this Ozu cuts to a shot of a flag, waving peacefully in the wind. Perfection.

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Thankfully, Amazon Prime Instant Video has four Ozu films. I'm going to begin to fill my Ozu void starting tonight.

What Ozu are you starting with?