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RojD · 07-27-2015, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

The series is easily watchable, but I'd try to space it out if you can. I binged the first three discs and now a lot of them seem like a blur. Since then I have backed off and watch a disc every few months, up to disc 6 now. With some time in between, I've appreciated them more -- plus I think they inject some new life into the formula about half way through. Soon I'll start back.

This sounds like good advice. I'm going to do the series this way.

Roninblues · 07-27-2015, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I continued along through the Zatoichi box set with the second film, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues.

Clocking in at 72 minutes, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues plows along at a brisk pace and is almost equal to the first film in terms of emotional content and intensity. This second film ups the ante somewhat in terms of action, and we get to see a lot more actual fight scenes featuring the title character. Shintarô Katsu is still outstanding in the role, and I also enjoyed the work of Tomisaburô Wakayama (Shogun Assassin).

Onward to the third film...

Always fun to see brothers work together. For those who might not know, Tomisaburô Wakayama played Sugai in Ridley Scott's Black Rain.

Ray Jackson · 07-27-2015, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tallrichard

Personally, I've used OOP Criterions to fund a bunch of movies purchases...

repulsed · 07-27-2015, 01:34 PM

You people keep getting me interested in more Eclipse sets
I don't know how to feel about that because it's costing me so much
but thanks...

and stop it! [emoji3]

Banned User · 07-27-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BAMJoe

If we are talking about things we would like to see in the collection, I would love for Arsenic and Old Lace to come out. They released a version on LD.

Warner Bros really piss me off. They will release the same movies over and over with new packaging while movies like Arsenic and Old Lace, The Philadelphia Story, The Big Sleep, Key Largo, To Have and Have not, Gaslight, Asphalt Jungle and a ton of other great movies sit in limbo. At the very least license them to Criterion and make some money if you have no intention of releasing on Bluray. I wouldn't mind kickstarter campaigns for a lot of these movies.

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Originally Posted by silverlakephil

I watched Senso for the very first time and throughly enjoyed it. Alida Valli and Farley Granger were great in their roles, particularly Alida Valli. Beautiful cinematography and great attention to period detail. I think I loved it so much, I might pick up the other Visconti film The Leopard in the Criterion Collection before the BN sale is over.

Love Senso. Such a underrated movie. Need to watch the Leopard again its been awhile. Its story parallels The Music Room in the theme of the changing of times and out with the old and in with the new. As Beautiful as The Leopard is I still prefer The Music Room simply because of how haunting a film it is. Would love to see more Visconti in the collection though.

chad_1138 · 07-27-2015, 02:22 PM

Anyone else having trouble with adding/removing films from the lists on criterion.com?

shadedpain4 · 07-27-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chad_1138

Anyone else having trouble with adding/removing films from the lists on criterion.com?

I couldn't do it on Firefox, but could on Explorer, so....

Fabs · 07-27-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Japanese Summer: Double Suicide deserves a stand-alone blu ray/DVD

bwdowiak · 07-27-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I just rewatched Night and the City for the second time tonight in anticipation for the Blu-ray release and I still cannot get into it.

I love film-noirs and I think Dassin's Rififi is one of the greatest films ever made, but this one does nothing for me. It's certainly not a bad film, consisting of phenomenal acting by Richard Widmark, but I definitely do not appreciate it nor see any greatness in it like everyone else seems to.

in complete agreement w/ you, Scottie. maybe not so much on Widmark because I want to punch him in the face in a bad way, but this movie did nothing for me. I like Kazan's Panic in the Streets (also w/ Widmark) better.

professorratigan · 07-27-2015, 03:07 PM

Does anyone know if The Passion of Joan of Arc will get a Blu-ray release anytime soon? I've have been waiting on pins and needles for Criterion to put it out (the Voices of Light soundtrack is a must for me)!

Also: any chance we'll get The Thief of Bagdad, Ikiru or Ugetsu? Have any been hinted? (I don't keep up with the doodles/rumors these days.) Those are probably my most-wanted re-releases at the moment...

Banned User · 07-27-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by professorratigan

Does anyone know if The Passion of Joan of Arc will get a Blu-ray release anytime soon? I've have been waiting on pins and needles for Criterion to put it out (the Voices of Light soundtrack is a must for me)!

Also: any chance we'll get The Thief of Bagdad, Ikiru or Ugetsu? Have any been hinted? (I don't keep up with the doodles/rumors these days.) Those are probably my most-wanted re-releases at the moment...

No idea, but the MoC Bluray came out in 2012 and looks amazing. Sharp contrast and details. Just a great restoration effort. I was expecting Criterion to release it shortly after the MoC version simply because of how important a film it is, but have not heard one thing about it. Also wish Vampyre would see a restoration effort and Bluray release, but I understand it survives in less then perfect shape.

Namuhana · 07-27-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chad_1138

Anyone else having trouble with adding/removing films from the lists on criterion.com?

I'm not able to add or delete anything from my lists. I'm on Firefox, though, so that may be the problem.

prior · 07-27-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chad_1138

Anyone else having trouble with adding/removing films from the lists on criterion.com?

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

I'm not able to add or delete anything from my lists. I'm on Firefox, though, so that may be the problem.

Same here, also Firefox.

Namuhana · 07-27-2015, 03:30 PM

Any recommendations for films in the Collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

octagon · 07-27-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

Any recommendations for films in the Collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

Frances Ha was an absolute delight. Not in a whimsical, unsubstantial way either. It's a great film.

Some other favorites include...

Blue is the Warmest Color
Carlos
Revanche
Everlasting Moments

nondiatonic · 07-27-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chad_1138

Anyone else having trouble with adding/removing films from the lists on criterion.com?

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I couldn't do it on Firefox, but could on Explorer, so....

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

I'm not able to add or delete anything from my lists. I'm on Firefox, though, so that may be the problem.

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Originally Posted by prior

Same here, also Firefox.

criterion.com doesn't play nice with Chrome either. Seems it was optimized with only IE in mind.

Vinyl · 07-27-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

Any recommendations for films in the Collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

Just the other day everyone was duscussing how good The Great Beauty is, there is also Traffic (that I think is brilliant), In The Mood For Love, and Le Havre (featuring Pierre Etaix as Dr. Becker).

ShellOilJunior · 07-27-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by namuhana

any recommendations for films in the collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

Scottie · 07-27-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

Any recommendations for films in the Collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

Blue is the Warmest Color (2013)
Certified Copy (2010)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Fish Tank (2009)
Frances Ha (2013)
The Great Beauty (2013)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Like Someone in Love (2012)
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Revanche (2008)
Still Walking (2008)
Two Days, One Night (2014)
Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Yi Yi (2000)

shadedpain4 · 07-27-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Namuhana

Any recommendations for films in the Collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

In The Mood For Love (although I'm cheating since 2000 is technically not 21st century)
Secret Sunshine
Still Walking
Fishtank
The Great Beauty
Certified Copy
Like Someone In Love

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07-27-2015, 01:34 PM	#130744
repulsed Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	You people keep getting me interested in more Eclipse sets I don't know how to feel about that because it's costing me so much but thanks... and stop it! [emoji3]

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chad_1138 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:758 Blu-ray collection:1575 DVD collection:59 MA collection:701 Digital collection:184 iTunes collection:70 Trading Score:239	Anyone else having trouble with adding/removing films from the lists on criterion.com?

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professorratigan Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Arkansas 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:673 DVD collection:304 Digital collection:280	Does anyone know if The Passion of Joan of Arc will get a Blu-ray release anytime soon? I've have been waiting on pins and needles for Criterion to put it out (the Voices of Light soundtrack is a must for me)! Also: any chance we'll get The Thief of Bagdad, Ikiru or Ugetsu? Have any been hinted? (I don't keep up with the doodles/rumors these days.) Those are probably my most-wanted re-releases at the moment...

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Namuhana Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Cincinnati 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1049 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	Any recommendations for films in the Collection from the 21st century? I know there aren't too many to choose from, but are there any that come highly recommended by you lot?

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