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Ray Jackson · 12-23-2015, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Well, it's arguably the best film ever made, in any language, in any country, ever.

It's no Top Gun.

But yeah...it's pretty good.

AaronJ · 12-23-2015, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

It's no Top Gun.

But yeah...it's pretty good.

True. It's not Top Gun.

But it's still Vertigo. And there has never been another film made like it.

Martin_31 · 12-23-2015, 02:07 AM

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Blu-ray is my favorite Criterion next to On The Waterfront. I have watched four movies, and I love them all. I had to Google Zatoichi to find out more. I didn't know there is a television series. Would Criterion ever release the TV series? I am dreading the day I'll finish the set and have no more Zatoichi.

Ray Jackson · 12-23-2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

True. It's not Top Gun.

But it's still Vertigo. And there has never been another film made like it.

True.

...but you could say the same thing about Top Gun.

AaronJ · 12-23-2015, 02:08 AM

Actually, why isn't Vertigo in the CC?

Am I missing something?

diskspinner · 12-23-2015, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Actually, why isn't Vertigo in the CC?

Am I missing something?

Rights issue, I guess...CC did not get Hitchcock's best movies...yet...only the 39 steps can be counted as one of his better movies...

AaronJ · 12-23-2015, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by diskspinner

Rights issue, I guess...CC did not get Hitchcock's best movies...yet...only the 39 steps can be counted as one of his better movies...

Thank you. I didn't know. That's depressing, though.

CriterionBlues · 12-23-2015, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Deeper than The Third Man?

That's a bold statement.

...does deeper mean better?

Yes, but there's not as much action or plot as The Third Man. The plot is actually rather simple in Odd Man Out. It is deeper in more of an introspective character level.

Scottie · 12-23-2015, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BoydR12

Am I the only one who thinks David O. Rusell's movies would make good criterion releases?

Yes

Scottie · 12-23-2015, 02:14 AM

Ray, for the love of God just shut the **** up and watch the damn movies.

Ray Jackson · 12-23-2015, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Actually, why isn't Vertigo in the CC?

Am I missing something?

You'd have an easier time trying to explain the Big Bang Theory.

...how can something come from nothing?

jmclick · 12-23-2015, 02:16 AM

That's it! I'm done! No more blu-rays until next year! Barnes and Noble sent out another 30% off coupon via email, and since I was headed to Arkansas anyway, I printed it out and took it with me, just for grins. Then when I got to the store, they told me I could use it on six items if I wanted to. Showing uncommon restraint and self-discipline, I used it on just five items and picked up:

Les Blank: Always for Pleasure @ 47.24
L'avventura @ 15.11
Gates of Heaven / Vernon, Florida @ 15.11
Marathon Man (not Criterion) @ 7.55
The Name of the Rose (not Criterion) @ 5.66

Gotta love my local store. I wouldn't mind being snowed in for a week or so ... I've got plenty of movies to catch up on!

Ray Jackson · 12-23-2015, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Ray, for the love of God just shut the **** up and watch the damn movies.

tisdivine · 12-23-2015, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kuro_sawa

The Long Goodbye & Youth of the Beast are two of my favourite neo noir flicks.

Been waiting on a Youth of the Beast blu forever.

diskspinner · 12-23-2015, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jmclick

That's it! I'm done! No more blu-rays until next year! Barnes and Noble sent out another 30% off coupon via email, and since I was headed to Arkansas anyway, I printed it out and took it with me, just for grins. Then when I got to the store, they told me I could use it on six items if I wanted to. Showing uncommon restraint and self-discipline, I used it on just five items and picked up:

Les Blank: Always for Pleasure @ 47.24
L'avventura @ 15.11
Gates of Heaven / Vernon, Florida @ 15.11
Marathon Man (not Criterion) @ 7.55
The Name of the Rose (not Criterion) @ 5.66

Gotta love my local store. I wouldn't mind being snowed in for a week or so ... I've got plenty of movies to catch up on!

Not only you used it for only 5 items, you also managed to buy 2 non-criterions out of those 5. That's something...

Oh...I did not say it in this thread...that I picked up my 100th criterion today...It was M

JoeBuck · 12-23-2015, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

but you could say the same thing about Top Gun.

Thankfully.

ShellOilJunior · 12-23-2015, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Actually, why isn't Vertigo in the CC?

Am I missing something?

Universal's rights on its Hitchcock films last another 50+ years. I recall reading the rights are good to about 2066 and 2067 on most all of the films.

jmclick · 12-23-2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by diskspinner

Not only you used it for only 5 items, you also managed to buy 2 non-criterions out of those 5. That's something...

Oh...I did not say it in this thread...that I picked up my 100th criterion today...It was M

Congratulations on your 100th Criterion! And kudos for your good taste in choosing M for that honor ... excellent film!

jw007 · 12-23-2015, 03:57 AM

Ray Jackson, do you like Polaroid?

KilloWertz · 12-23-2015, 03:58 AM

I watched my copy of Zazie dans le métro tonight. What a wacky, but thoroughly entertaining film. I'm not sure if anyone has classified it as a live action cartoon, but that is pretty much what it felt like to me for a lot of the movie. It's maybe a tad too crazy at the very end, but I still found it to be hilarious.

I realize that several of Malle's films weren't comedies, but after watching this, I plan on checking out the rest of his films in the Criterion Collection during the next sale in July and probably pick up Viva Maria! from Kino at some point.

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12-23-2015, 02:07 AM	#140123
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Blu-ray is my favorite Criterion next to On The Waterfront. I have watched four movies, and I love them all. I had to Google Zatoichi to find out more. I didn't know there is a television series. Would Criterion ever release the TV series? I am dreading the day I'll finish the set and have no more Zatoichi.

12-23-2015, 02:08 AM	#140125
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Actually, why isn't Vertigo in the CC? Am I missing something?

12-23-2015, 02:14 AM	#140130
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Ray, for the love of God just shut the **** up and watch the damn movies.

12-23-2015, 02:16 AM	#140132
jmclick Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Nevada, MO, USA 4K collection:403 Blu-ray collection:6129 DVD collection:2147 Trading Score:27	That's it! I'm done! No more blu-rays until next year! Barnes and Noble sent out another 30% off coupon via email, and since I was headed to Arkansas anyway, I printed it out and took it with me, just for grins. Then when I got to the store, they told me I could use it on six items if I wanted to. Showing uncommon restraint and self-discipline, I used it on just five items and picked up: Les Blank: Always for Pleasure @ 47.24 L'avventura @ 15.11 Gates of Heaven / Vernon, Florida @ 15.11 Marathon Man (not Criterion) @ 7.55 The Name of the Rose (not Criterion) @ 5.66 Gotta love my local store. I wouldn't mind being snowed in for a week or so ... I've got plenty of movies to catch up on!

12-23-2015, 03:57 AM	#140139
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	Ray Jackson, do you like Polaroid?

12-23-2015, 03:58 AM	#140140
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	I watched my copy of Zazie dans le métro tonight. What a wacky, but thoroughly entertaining film. I'm not sure if anyone has classified it as a live action cartoon, but that is pretty much what it felt like to me for a lot of the movie. It's maybe a tad too crazy at the very end, but I still found it to be hilarious. I realize that several of Malle's films weren't comedies, but after watching this, I plan on checking out the rest of his films in the Criterion Collection during the next sale in July and probably pick up Viva Maria! from Kino at some point.

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