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Page14 · 11-26-2015, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Page14

I stumbled across the clip below which got me to wondering. We've seen Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd get the Criterion treatment. Do you think there's room for more classic comedy acts that are sort of in the same vein? I'm thinking of greats such as Laurel and Hardy or W.C. Fields. They don't seem to get the recognition they deserve these days. (Thinking out loud again).

[Show spoiler]

I guess not.

Bandit Tajomaru · 11-26-2015, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Sad news.

The tremendous Setsuko Hara died on September 5 at the age of 95. (It's weird that it's just being reported now.)

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/se...se-1201648540/

Hopefully she is reunited with Ozu in the next world.

Bates_Motel · 11-26-2015, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

What's the likelihood of Wild at Heart or Blue Velvet?

Zero.

ravenus · 11-26-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bandit Tajomaru

Hopefully she is reunited with Ozu in the next world.

What if she actually wanted to do Kurosawa movies in which she'd be fencing and horse-riding? Don't limit her next world by what she was doing in this one

octagon · 11-26-2015, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I also have a lot of movies I want to buy that aren't part of the CC-Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Misfits, White Heat,...

This just dropped to $14.99 at Amazon and it's a great set. Three genuine classics, one really good lesser-known (at least lesser-known to me, anyway) Bogie and a really nice documentary.

WonderWeasel · 11-26-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

This just dropped to $14.99 at Amazon and it's a great set. Three genuine classics, one really good lesser-known (at least lesser-known to me, anyway) Bogie and a really nice documentary.

I love The Petrified Forest. It's the film that introduced me to Leslie Howard, who is one of my all-time favorite actors. Bogart's slouching, snarling take on the John Dillinger-inspired Duke Mantee character is one of the better early gangster roles I've seen as well.

To keep this Criterion related, I'm still holding out hope that my favorite Howard film, Pygmalion, will someday receive a proper blu-ray release.

...and to all my fellow US filmophiles, Happy Thanksgiving!

octagon · 11-26-2015, 09:02 AM

Yeah, I liked it a lot too. I knew nothing about it when I ordered the set but figured at worst it would be a decent filler title and it's a lot better than that.

And it looks fantastic. Warner definitely didn't skimp on the mastering/restoration.

WonderWeasel · 11-26-2015, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

And it looks fantastic. Warner definitely didn't skimp on the mastering/restoration.

I completely forgot to mention that. Whatever source material they had to use for the master must have been in great shape, especially for a film that was shot 80 years ago. It looks immaculate on blu.

CriterionBlues · 11-26-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

What's the likelihood of Wild at Heart or Blue Velvet?

Wild at Heart is with Twilight Time and will likely be re-issued when the three years expires. MGM put out Blue Velvet on their own. So not too likely.

monorail91 · 11-26-2015, 01:22 PM

Last night I dreamed The Haunting was upgraded to Blu-ray Criterion! (Within the context of the dream, I guess it was an early DVD spine.)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Demented D · 11-26-2015, 03:59 PM

I definitely need to get the ball rolling on ordering the Time Bandits disc.
:slaps self on forehead:

Member-167298 · 11-26-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by D2Girls

It's going to be either Inland Empire or Lost Highway that's next, for sure.

Yes, please!

Ray Jackson · 11-26-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I just watched Ran and I loved it so much that I'm giving both Harakiri and Kagemusha second chances.

Harakiri is as good as it gets imo.

...might be my favorite Criterion release.

Ray Jackson · 11-26-2015, 05:27 PM

Watched In Cold Blood last night.

God that movie is so freaking good.

...black and white photography doesn't get any better.

Gusto-Guus · 11-26-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Watched In Cold Blood last night.

God that movie is so freaking good.

...black and white photography doesn't get any better.

Criterion posted a video on youtube about the score recently, I was surprised by how modern it looked

SkyAntoine · 11-26-2015, 06:26 PM

Watched The Ice Storm and Babette's Feast for Thanksgiving. I didn't realize Ice Storm was such a heartwarming family tale.
Babette's Feast is my new go-to Thanksgiving movie. So wonderful.

filmmusic · 11-26-2015, 06:58 PM

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Babette's Feast is my new go-to Thanksgiving movie. So wonderful.

I haven't seen this but why does it have a relation with Thanksgiving?

SkyAntoine · 11-26-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I haven't seen this but why does it have a relation with Thanksgiving?

Spoiler alert: Babette prepares a great feast.

Definitely the best movie I have ever seen centered around food/dining. I really did love everything about this film. I have owned this for over a year and expected it to be a bore. I thought it was captivating and such a good hearted story. 9/10 IMO.

Namuhana · 11-26-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I haven't seen this but why does it have a relation with Thanksgiving?

Well, it's not technically related to Thanksgiving, but there is a village-wide feast.

Knaldskalle · 11-26-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I haven't seen this but why does it have a relation with Thanksgiving?

Everbody gathering for a big lush dinner. Plus a poultry dish plays a certain role, though it's not a turkey. It's not a Thanksgiving dinner, they don't celebrate that outside North America.

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11-26-2015, 09:02 AM	#138307
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Yeah, I liked it a lot too. I knew nothing about it when I ordered the set but figured at worst it would be a decent filler title and it's a lot better than that. And it looks fantastic. Warner definitely didn't skimp on the mastering/restoration.

11-26-2015, 01:22 PM	#138310
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Last night I dreamed The Haunting was upgraded to Blu-ray Criterion! (Within the context of the dream, I guess it was an early DVD spine.) Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

11-26-2015, 03:59 PM	#138311
Demented D Special Member Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Washington D.C. 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2581 DVD collection:666 iTunes collection:40	I definitely need to get the ball rolling on ordering the Time Bandits disc. :slaps self on forehead:

11-26-2015, 05:27 PM	#138314
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Watched In Cold Blood last night. God that movie is so freaking good. ...black and white photography doesn't get any better.

11-26-2015, 06:26 PM	#138316
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	Watched The Ice Storm and Babette's Feast for Thanksgiving. I didn't realize Ice Storm was such a heartwarming family tale. Babette's Feast is my new go-to Thanksgiving movie. So wonderful.

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