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Snicket · 07-05-2015, 12:20 AM

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I like it and Catherine Deneuve is still gorgeous even in her extreme emotional swings

Scottie · 07-05-2015, 12:40 AM

I rewatched Sweet Smell of Success tonight having disliked it on my first watch and I couldn't be any more wrong in my assessment. Excellent, excellent, excellent!

JJJ225 · 07-05-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Page14

A couple other films came to mind ... how about Freaks or They Shoot Horses, Don't They?. I'm not sure if they'd knock my socks off, but I'd be pretty excited to see them.

These have both been on my Criterion wish list for a while. Definitely fits for Criterion as well.

Bates_Motel · 07-05-2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tone blare

I'm gonna blind buy Repulsion. any thoughts on the film ? I know it's regarded as a masterpiece but any feedback would be helpful.

The most fascinating thing about it is that the final shot of the film explains everything that happened before it. Many people miss that, though. One of my favorite films ever.

AaronJ · 07-05-2015, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

The most fascinating thing about it is that the final shot of the film explains everything that happened before it. Many people miss that, though. One of my favorite films ever.

That's a final shot right up there with some of my favorites. And it's chilling.

Edward J Grug III · 07-05-2015, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I rewatched Sweet Smell of Success tonight having disliked it on my first watch and I couldn't be any more wrong in my assessment. Excellent, excellent, excellent!

Glad to hear you came around, it's one of my favourites.

oildude · 07-05-2015, 02:08 AM

I am going to disagree with the "need" to watch Repulsion before buying. Not bad advice, but not a necessity in this case. It is one of the most accessible and riveting films in the Criterion Collection. A blind buy for me that I went into fully prepared and was blown away. Do you like movies where the horror builds and pulls you in slowly? Do you like psychological suspense, including entering the mind of a main character who may or may not be imagining things? Do you like chills generated by acting, camera work, an excellent script, and not knowing what will happen next? Do you like atmospheric black and white cinematography that makes you realize the film could never be as effective as it is without it? Most of all, do you like Polanski?

If so, then Repulsion is for you.

AaronJ · 07-05-2015, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by oildude

I am going to disagree with the "need" to watch Repulsion before buying. Not bad advice, but not a necessity in this case. It is one of the most accessible and riveting films in the Criterion Collection. A blind buy for me that I went into fully prepared and was blown away. Do you like movies that pull you in slowly? Do you like psychological suspense, including entering the mind of a main character who may or may not be imagining things? Do you like chills generated by acting, camera work, an excellent script, and not knowing what will happen next? Do you like atmospheric black and white cinematography that makes you realize the film could never be as effective as it is without it? Most of all, do you like Polanski?

If so, then Repulsion is for you.

I agree with everything you said, except you left out, "Do you like Catherine Deneuve?"

Really, if you look at her filmography -- over 100 feature films -- she's been a great deal of excellent movies. I only have 5, sadly: The three in Démy collection, Belle de Jour, and Repulsion. But considering that Belle, Repulsion, and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg are absolutely fantastic, it's enough to keep me going.

oildude · 07-05-2015, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I agree with everything you said, except you left out, "Do you like Catherine Deneuve?"

Really, if you look at her filmography -- over 100 feature films -- she's been a great deal of excellent movies. I only have 5, sadly: The three in Démy collection, Belle de Jour, and Repulsion. But considering that Belle, Repulsion, and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg are absolutely fantastic, it's enough to keep me going.

That is a given, and goes without saying.

AaronJ · 07-05-2015, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by oildude

That is a given, and goes without saying.

Quite right. What was I thinking?

Page14 · 07-05-2015, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Funny you mention Horses, I just read the novel with the hopes of watching the movie after - alas, Netflix doesn't have discs of that film available. I'm interested in seeing it but Jane Fonda irritates me like nothing else.

I can't remember the last time I saw They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, but I do remember the first time. I was a freshman in high school. It was an English assignment of sorts, where our entire class was bussed to the theater (30 miles away) to see it. So that left an impression with me ... and it also kind of forced me to learn about the movie and the time period in which it takes place, since we had discussions of it after the viewing. I would love to revisit it. I remember it as being powerful.

tisdivine · 07-05-2015, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I agree with everything you said, except you left out, "Do you like Catherine Deneuve?"

Really, if you look at her filmography -- over 100 feature films -- she's been a great deal of excellent movies. I only have 5, sadly: The three in Démy collection, Belle de Jour, and Repulsion. But considering that Belle, Repulsion, and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg are absolutely fantastic, it's enough to keep me going.

You should check out Mississippi Mermaid from Twilight Time. Deneuve & Belmondo star & its directed by Truffaut. Its a great movie.

Ray Jackson · 07-05-2015, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I agree with everything you said, except you left out, "Do you like Catherine Deneuve?"

Really, if you look at her filmography -- over 100 feature films -- she's been a great deal of excellent movies. I only have 5, sadly: The three in Démy collection, Belle de Jour, and Repulsion. But considering that Belle, Repulsion, and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg are absolutely fantastic, it's enough to keep me going.

I've only seen Belle de Jour once and I didn't like it.

I honestly didn't think the acting or the writing were that good.

...don't hate me.

AaronJ · 07-05-2015, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tisdivine

You should check out Mississippi Mermaid from Twilight Time. Deneuve & Belmondo star & its directed by Truffaut. Its a great movie.

Will do. Thanks.

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I've only seen Belle de Jour once and I didn't like it.

I honestly didn't think the acting or the writing were that good.

...don't hate me.

Aww, how could I hate you?

What I think is interesting about Belle du Jour, among many other things, is that Deneuve's character has some things in common with her character in Repulsion. And the story itself has a lot of surreal elements (well, it is Buñuel, after all

). I remember having a days long argument/discussion with a friend concerning

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and the like. It's a really fun movie to try and break down.

Anyways, we all like different stuff. No hate.

mdawg1972 · 07-05-2015, 07:40 AM

Is the 3 films of Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn worth a blind buy?

Scottie · 07-05-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mdawg1972

Is the 3 films of Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn worth a blind buy?

All three films are incredibly deep and rewarding, but they are most definitely not for everyone.

monorail91 · 07-05-2015, 03:22 PM

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Is the 3 films of Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn worth a blind buy?

Goodness no, I just watched My Dinner with Andre (probably the best-known of the 3, thinking "I'll for sure enjoy at least THIS one!") and couldn't wait for it to end. Was not feeling it at all.

Haven't seen the other 2 yet but Andre at least scared me straight enough away from any more blind buys in the near future.

Namuhana · 07-05-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mdawg1972

Is the 3 films of Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn worth a blind buy?

I've only seen Vanya on 42nd Street and simply thought it was okay. I don't really have a desire to watch it ever again.

dannyfriar · 07-05-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I agree with everything you said, except you left out, "Do you like Catherine Deneuve?"

Really, if you look at her filmography -- over 100 feature films -- she's been a great deal of excellent movies. I only have 5, sadly: The three in Démy collection, Belle de Jour, and Repulsion. But considering that Belle, Repulsion, and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg are absolutely fantastic, it's enough to keep me going.

A Christmas Tale is another brilliant film of hers.

Scottie · 07-05-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Goodness no, I just watched My Dinner with Andre (probably the best-known of the 3, thinking "I'll for sure enjoy at least THIS one!") and couldn't wait for it to end. Was not feeling it at all.

Haven't seen the other 2 yet but Andre at least scared me straight enough away from any more blind buys in the near future.

I really enjoy My Dinner with André and think of it as the best of the three.

I was pleasantly surprised by A Master Builder, but I did not like Vanya on 42nd Street.

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mdawg1972 Active Member Member since:Jun 2014 Trading Score:80	Andre and Shawn Is the 3 films of Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn worth a blind buy?

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07-05-2015, 12:40 AM	#128562
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I rewatched Sweet Smell of Success tonight having disliked it on my first watch and I couldn't be any more wrong in my assessment. Excellent, excellent, excellent!

07-05-2015, 02:08 AM	#128567
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	I am going to disagree with the "need" to watch Repulsion before buying. Not bad advice, but not a necessity in this case. It is one of the most accessible and riveting films in the Criterion Collection. A blind buy for me that I went into fully prepared and was blown away. Do you like movies where the horror builds and pulls you in slowly? Do you like psychological suspense, including entering the mind of a main character who may or may not be imagining things? Do you like chills generated by acting, camera work, an excellent script, and not knowing what will happen next? Do you like atmospheric black and white cinematography that makes you realize the film could never be as effective as it is without it? Most of all, do you like Polanski? If so, then Repulsion is for you.

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