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bingtau · 11-16-2015, 12:59 AM

Nice to see one of last year's new year's clues coming out this January. Which others have come out this year? Was the majority correct or any surprises from the artwork?

nitin · 11-16-2015, 01:14 AM

Ali Fear Eats the Soul > Petra von Kant IMHO.

Ali is much more emotionally engaging (and devastating).

CinemaBlu · 11-16-2015, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nitin

Ali Fear Eats the Soul > Petra von Kant IMHO.

Ali is much more emotionally engaging (and devastating).

I agree that Ali is more engaging, but Petra von Kant is visually superior. The cinematography, production design, costumes, even the actors in the frame are just gorgeous.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2015, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

I agree that Ali is more engaging, but Petra von Kant is visually superior. The cinematography, production design, costumes, even the actors in the frame are just gorgeous.

You're a fan of Petra Von Kant I take it?

Try to convince to blind buy this.

...like your life depends on it.

Edward J Grug III · 11-16-2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

You're a fan of Petra Von Kant I take it?

Try to convince to blind buy this.

...like your life depends on it.

I thought you got mad when people convinced you to buy blu rays?

...you send very mixed messages.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2015, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

I thought you got mad when people convinced you to buy blu rays?

...you send very mixed messages.

Because I'm weak!!!!

...I'm a weak little man.

JoeBuck · 11-16-2015, 03:02 AM

I must be one of the only people who didnt care for Ali.
I thought the ending was really stupid and forced and that Ali was terribly wooden. On top of all things I wasn't so convinced about the starting of their relationship.
I did really like a lot of things with it too though, as stated the cinematography was terrific and there was some good social commentary going on there as well.
My favorite Fassbinder so far has been The Marriage Of Maria Braun, hopefully get to see the BRD make an appearance at some point in time.

hoytereden · 11-16-2015, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

You're a fan of Petra Von Kant I take it?

Try to convince to blind buy this.

...like your life depends on it.

If at all possible, get Hulu. It will become your bestest buddy!

CinemaBlu · 11-16-2015, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

You're a fan of Petra Von Kant I take it?

Try to convince to blind buy this.

...like your life depends on it.

I think it's stylistically brilliant. But we have different tastes. I don't like World on a Wire, but you do.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

If at all possible, get Hulu. It will become your bestest buddy!

That defeats the totally illogical, irrational purpose of the blind buy.

...but I get what you're saying.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

I must be one of the only people who didnt care for Ali.
I thought the ending was really stupid and forced and that Ali was terribly wooden. On top of all things I wasn't so convinced about the starting of their relationship.
I did really like a lot of things with it too though, as stated the cinematography was terrific and there was some good social commentary going on there as well.
My favorite Fassbinder so far has been The Marriage Of Maria Braun, hopefully get to see the BRD make an appearance at some point in time.

Have you seen Petra Von Kant?

If so...your thoughts?

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2015, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

I think it's stylistically brilliant. But we have different tastes. I don't like World on a Wire, but you do.

CinemaBlu · 11-16-2015, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I'm also a HUGE Douglas Sirk fan, and you're not.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

I'm also a HUGE Douglas Sirk fan, and you're not.

I thought All That Heaven Allows was pretty good.

But I didn't enjoy Imitation of Life.

...based on my fascination with World on a Wire, I think I'd prefer the Fassbinder that's a little darker and a little edgier.

pedromvu · 11-16-2015, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

That defeats the totally illogical, irrational purpose of the blind buy.

...but I get what you're saying.

Think of it like blind buying your Hulu subscription

Also even with the regular subscription, there are no ads in all the Criterion catalog, the only downside is many of the SD versions look quite bad on a big enough screen, but a lot of the titles are in HD anyway, they don't seem to be adding that many new films as of recently, but there is already a lot there, so I can't complain.

hoytereden · 11-16-2015, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

Think of it like blind buying your Hulu subscription

Also even with the regular subscription, there are no ads in all the Criterion catalog, the only downside is many of the SD versions look quite bad on a big enough screen, but a lot of the titles are in HD anyway, they don't seem to be adding that many new films as of recently, but there is already a lot there, so I can't complain.

It's saved me from several blind buys on films I was sure I would love.

nitin · 11-16-2015, 03:47 AM

Petra Von Kant is undeniably beautiful to look at, but it's not that easy to connect with.

Ali on the other hand has one of the most purest depictions of love in cinema, IMHO anyway.

AaronJ · 11-16-2015, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

I agree that Ali is more engaging, but Petra von Kant is visually superior. The cinematography, production design, costumes, even the actors in the frame are just gorgeous.

See, I think that they are so different that they are difficult to compare. What they have in common is the director. That's pretty much it.

IMO, they are both excellent films, but each in its own way.

JoeBuck · 11-16-2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Have you seen Petra Von Kant?

If so...your thoughts?

Alas, I have not! Its one of my blind spots in his catalogue (although there are MANY blind spots for me

)

monorail91 · 11-16-2015, 04:12 AM

Usually I'm not good at following up with the What's Happening on Hulu posts (I'll read them, think "oh that looks good!", but never do anything about it) but ended up watching Forget Me Not (as mentioned from Friday's post featuring Korda rarities) and really liked it; had a bit of a Brief Encounter vibe and overall very enjoyable (and surprisingly moving). Wrote a thing here if anyone's interested -- https://popculturepundit.wordpress.c...t-me-not-1936/.

11-16-2015, 12:59 AM	#137281
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Llewyn Davis Nice to see one of last year's new year's clues coming out this January. Which others have come out this year? Was the majority correct or any surprises from the artwork?

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11-16-2015, 01:14 AM	#137282
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	Ali Fear Eats the Soul > Petra von Kant IMHO. Ali is much more emotionally engaging (and devastating).

11-16-2015, 03:02 AM	#137287
JoeBuck Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Vancouver 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:556 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:2	I must be one of the only people who didnt care for Ali. I thought the ending was really stupid and forced and that Ali was terribly wooden. On top of all things I wasn't so convinced about the starting of their relationship. I did really like a lot of things with it too though, as stated the cinematography was terrific and there was some good social commentary going on there as well. My favorite Fassbinder so far has been The Marriage Of Maria Braun, hopefully get to see the BRD make an appearance at some point in time.

11-16-2015, 03:47 AM	#137297
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	Petra Von Kant is undeniably beautiful to look at, but it's not that easy to connect with. Ali on the other hand has one of the most purest depictions of love in cinema, IMHO anyway.

11-16-2015, 04:12 AM	#137300
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Usually I'm not good at following up with the What's Happening on Hulu posts (I'll read them, think "oh that looks good!", but never do anything about it) but ended up watching Forget Me Not (as mentioned from Friday's post featuring Korda rarities) and really liked it; had a bit of a Brief Encounter vibe and overall very enjoyable (and surprisingly moving). Wrote a thing here if anyone's interested -- https://popculturepundit.wordpress.c...t-me-not-1936/.

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