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Knaldskalle · 11-26-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Definitely the best movie I have ever seen centered around food/dining.

There several good movies centered around food, though. Like Water for Chocolate and Eat, Drink, Man, Woman come to mind right away. Tampopo is not bad either, but in a different vein (centered around a noodle shop).

WonderWeasel · 11-26-2015, 08:02 PM

Not Criterion-related, but I assume there are some other nerds on here that will appreciate this... MST3K is having a Thanksgiving Marathon on YouTube

https://youtu.be/hRkbR0rEnIo

jhiggy23 · 11-26-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

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.

The greatest film about food IMO. Phenomenal film.

jw007 · 11-26-2015, 09:23 PM

I unwrapped the cellophane around my Criterion blu-ray of Mulholland Dr and watched it last night. Wow, what an incredible release this is. I haven't even gotten to all the 2+ hours of supplements yet, but I will tonight. I now proclaim this to be David Lynch's finest film of all time. I used to say Blue Velvet was his best, but I say Mulholland Dr is definitely his best. It's amazing how much subtext there is in this film. I hadn't seen this movie in years, but I remember vividly how its almost a glimpse into the life of David Lynch in the film industry and what tragedies he's seen with actresses and directors and all the hubris that producers do to make money.

It's truly one of the greatest surreal pieces of cinema that has to do with Hollywood and the film industry. I think its the modern American companion piece to 8½.

Also, I couldn't believe how much Justin Theroux's character reminded me so much of J.J. Abrams, the director, in his resemblance! Anyone else thought of that director too? (Ironically both Theroux's character and Abrams are directors)

jayembee · 11-26-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

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

Wild at Heart likelihood for a Criterion release is fairly low.

Twilight Time brought it out on Blu-ray in April 2014, and have a 3-year exclusivity window, so it wouldn't be available to Criterion until April 2017 or thereabouts.

Kino Lorber brought it out on DVD in April 2015. I have no idea how long their license for it is good for.

Unless Criterion can pick up the rights for both formats, I don't see them releasing this title.

Blue Velvet is a possibility, but if MGM is willing to let it go to someone else, I imagine that there will be a cage-match fight among the various MGM catalog licensors for it.

hoytereden · 11-27-2015, 12:30 AM

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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.

Plus, Charles McGraw and Jeff Corey from The Killers as the fathers of the killers.

I've been busy cooking and shopping (online) so let me wish everyone who's celebrating, or perhaps recovering from, a Happy Thanksgiving!

scraptor · 11-27-2015, 01:13 AM

Anyone want to recommend their top Criterion blus in terms of visuals for me? I have all the Malick films, he's my favorite, and I'm a big fan of the old school epics like Lawrence of Arabia too.

Firecrackker · 11-27-2015, 01:15 AM

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

CriterionBlues · 11-27-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

Give me about 3 years for that one.

If I were backed into a corner and asked to pick one that isn't a boxset, I'd go with Persona.

Superted · 11-27-2015, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

Off the top of my head I'd say Videodrome

Knaldskalle · 11-27-2015, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

Ikiru. PlayTime. Time Bandits. Late Spring. La Notte. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. The Shop on Main Street. Haxan. Bob le Flambeur. Solaris. Bicycle Thieves. Tokyo Story. Battle of Algiers. A Woman Under the Influence. Au Hasard Balthazar. Harakiri. The Human Condition. Fists in the Pocket. Pandora's Box. La Haine. Fires on the Plain. Sansho the Bailiff. A Bout de Souffle. Days of Heaven. Persona. My Dinner with Andre. Jeanne Dielman. Rome, Open City. The Last Command. The Music Room. Three Colors (Red/White/Blue). Harold and Maude. Heaven's Gate. Europa '51. All That Jazz. La Dolce Vita.

Pick one, that's my favorite.

diskspinner · 11-27-2015, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

I can name at least 10...but I won't...I could start with these 2

Paris, TX
The Big City

murphywmm · 11-27-2015, 04:26 AM

Speaking of food themed movies for Thanksgiving - one that Criterion really needs to tackle is The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Scottie · 11-27-2015, 05:02 AM

I dislike Harold Lloyd's films, but having just watched Speedy, I can definitely say it's a fun little film with heart.

If you folks enjoyed his two other films in the collection, you will undoubtedly love this one.

pedromvu · 11-27-2015, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I dislike Harold Lloyd's films, but having just watched Speedy, I can definitely say it's a fun little film with heart.

If you folks enjoyed his two other films in the collection, you will undoubtedly love this one.

You actually dislike the other 2?

or just don't enjoy them much or don't find them funny enough?

I really like the other 2 and plan to blind buy Speedy and probably any future release of his, not that I think his films are better than Chaplin or Keaton ones, but I found the 2 I have seen very funny in a very different way than those.

JoeBuck · 11-27-2015, 08:43 AM

Just went online to order my blu ray copy of the Apu Trilogy and its listed as only available through the marketplace and instore?!?
Has it been like this for long?

melo4mvp · 11-27-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

If forced to choose one probably Harakiri

jayembee · 11-27-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

Knee-jerk choice is The Apu Trilogy, but I don't feel right about that as I haven't watched my copy yet. I think I'll go with My Darling Clementine.

Of course, that's in terms of the movies themselves. I don't know what I'd pick as a "release", in terms of the whole package. Probably The Battle of Algiers.

For DVD-only, I'd probably say The Passion of Joan of Arc.

For LD-only, I'd probably say Citizen Kane (50th Anniversary Edition)

shadedpain4 · 11-27-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecrackker

Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

Late Spring. My favorite film of all time, plus Tokyo-Ga is a great bonus.

Scottie · 11-27-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

You actually dislike the other 2?

or just don't enjoy them much or don't find them funny enough?

I really like the other 2 and plan to blind buy Speedy and probably any future release of his, not that I think his films are better than Chaplin or Keaton ones, but I found the 2 I have seen very funny in a very different way than those.

A combo of the two. I didn't find them funny nor did I particularly enjoy them.

11-27-2015, 08:43 AM	#138336
JoeBuck Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Vancouver 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:556 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:2	Just went online to order my blu ray copy of the Apu Trilogy and its listed as only available through the marketplace and instore?!? Has it been like this for long? Last edited by JoeBuck; 11-27-2015 at 08:49 AM.

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11-26-2015, 08:02 PM	#138322
WonderWeasel Senior Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Kansas City 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:837 DVD collection:151	Not Criterion-related, but I assume there are some other nerds on here that will appreciate this... MST3K is having a Thanksgiving Marathon on YouTube https://youtu.be/hRkbR0rEnIo

11-26-2015, 09:23 PM	#138324
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I unwrapped the cellophane around my Criterion blu-ray of Mulholland Dr and watched it last night. Wow, what an incredible release this is. I haven't even gotten to all the 2+ hours of supplements yet, but I will tonight. I now proclaim this to be David Lynch's finest film of all time. I used to say Blue Velvet was his best, but I say Mulholland Dr is definitely his best. It's amazing how much subtext there is in this film. I hadn't seen this movie in years, but I remember vividly how its almost a glimpse into the life of David Lynch in the film industry and what tragedies he's seen with actresses and directors and all the hubris that producers do to make money. It's truly one of the greatest surreal pieces of cinema that has to do with Hollywood and the film industry. I think its the modern American companion piece to 8½. Also, I couldn't believe how much Justin Theroux's character reminded me so much of J.J. Abrams, the director, in his resemblance! Anyone else thought of that director too? (Ironically both Theroux's character and Abrams are directors)

11-27-2015, 01:13 AM	#138327
scraptor Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:1	Anyone want to recommend their top Criterion blus in terms of visuals for me? I have all the Malick films, he's my favorite, and I'm a big fan of the old school epics like Lawrence of Arabia too.

11-27-2015, 01:15 AM	#138328
Firecrackker Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:38	Question for everyone: what is your favorite Criterion release?

11-27-2015, 04:26 AM	#138333
murphywmm Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Edmonton, Canada 4K collection:368 Blu-ray collection:3717 DVD collection:63 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	Speaking of food themed movies for Thanksgiving - one that Criterion really needs to tackle is The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

11-27-2015, 05:02 AM	#138334
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I dislike Harold Lloyd's films, but having just watched Speedy, I can definitely say it's a fun little film with heart. If you folks enjoyed his two other films in the collection, you will undoubtedly love this one.

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