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llj · 12-24-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

You and everybody else!

I've been obsessed myself ever since I saw the film last Saturday night, and if there is only one criticism I have to say about it, JJ Abrams is not as original as he could be. He paid homage to Spielberg with Super 8, he paid homage to Roddenberry with Star Trek and now he paid homage to Lucas with Star Wars. I still loved the movie (giving it 3.75 out of 4), but the film gave me this vibe of trying hard to please fans, and not give enough surprises, as it was a loose retelling of Episode IV (and V).

Are you suggesting that JJ Abrams actually has the potential to be more original, even with the examples of all the homages in your list of Abrams films?

Abrams comes from a certain generation of filmmakers who grew up as unabashed fanboys of various pop culture "geek" franchises, so it's hard to escape the influence of those things when it's in your blood. Some of these fanboy directors are more creative/original than others, but they will always wear their fanboyisms on their sleeves, so they will always listen to the inner fanboy when all is said and done, and the inner fanboy always tells them to not mess with what 'worked' originally.

There's also the possibility that a 'hired' director for a huge multi-billion dollar franchise may not have as much creative freedom as you would like to hope, as studio heads are looking over your shoulder 24/7 to make sure you don't **** up their cash cow too much by taking too many risks.

oildude · 12-25-2015, 12:22 AM

Please guys take the Star Wars discussion to the Star Wars TFA thread in the Movies section where it belongs. Please don't derail this thread. Once it starts, it spins off for pages with talk that isn't even remotely Criterion related. There are no ewoks in the CC, sad to say.

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah, and a safe Holiday season to all. May Santa leave everyone lots of CC goodies tonight.

tisdivine · 12-25-2015, 02:11 AM

Every year between Christmas Day and New Years Day I always say Im really going to thin the herd with my Criterions (if I haven't watched it and LOVED it is gone) and every year I end up with at most 3-5 I kind of maybe possibly want to get rid of.

This year I swear its going to be my year.....

The Great Owl · 12-25-2015, 02:48 AM

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!

I just got back from celebrating with the family. No Criterion Blu-rays from Santa this year, but I did get the Looney Tunes Platinum Collection sets as a gift, and that's sort of the same thing. Haha.

CriterionBlues · 12-25-2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!

I just got back from celebrating with the family. No Criterion Blu-rays from Santa this year, but I did get the Looney Tunes Platinum Collection sets as a gift, and that's sort of the same thing. Haha.

No Criterions here either, but this year is a weird predicament where I don't need any. Got the Chaplin Mutual Comedies from Flicker Alley instead, which is Criterion-ish enough.

Merry Christmas everyone. Best wishes to find Apu and not Jellyfish Eyes under your tree.

SkyAntoine · 12-25-2015, 03:32 AM

Merry Christmas to everyone!

The only thing I asked for from my wife was the Criterion art book. I'm expecting that under the tree tomorrow morning. My wife's grandmother always gives us money to buy our own presents so tomorrow I will be opening the Criterion Rock Box and Hitchcock set from her.

After watching lemons and veggies on the Hollis Frampton film the other night and wearing my House shirt all day today, the family officially thinks I've gone Criterion crazy.

jw007 · 12-25-2015, 03:39 AM

I would like to wish everyone a merry and festive holiday!

Here where I am, where its supposed to be snowing, its a balmy 60-65 degrees for a high... someone needs to make a feature film on El Niño already, and set it in a galaxy far away... I took another 5 mile run earlier in t-shirt and shorts (GreatOwl, I'm sure you're proud of me).

jw007 · 12-25-2015, 03:44 AM

Wanted to mention also that I watched Le Silence de la Mer a couple of nights ago and watched all the supplements last night. Jean-Pierre Melville has always been a favorite director of mine, and his films often explore solitude and destiny. It was a film unlike any I've seen... the silence was deafening. It's the kind of movie I wish I could see more these days, but such films are hard to find. This minimalism by Melville is remarkable. It's making me want to revisit Le Cercle Rouge again, and I'm fortunate to own the blu-ray that is now out of print.

I feel tonight's movie though, in honor of Christmas, will be the first Die Hard movie. Sometimes I just need to have some fun! Yippee Ki Yay Muthaf*#%as!

pro-bassoonist · 12-25-2015, 06:56 AM

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pro-bassoonist · 12-25-2015, 07:10 AM

Merry Christmas, guys

I wish you and your families all the best.

It looks like we won't have a White Christmas this year, but I am sure many of you will enjoy the unusually warm weather. Hopefully, Santa will bring you a special present -- and plenty of health. It is what matters the most.

Pro-B

WonderWeasel · 12-25-2015, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Merry Christmas to everyone!

The only thing I asked for from my wife was the Criterion art book. I'm expecting that under the tree tomorrow morning. My wife's grandmother always gives us money to buy our own presents so tomorrow I will be opening the Criterion Rock Box and Hitchcock set from her.

After watching lemons and veggies on the Hollis Frampton film the other night and wearing my House shirt all day today, the family officially thinks I've gone Criterion crazy.

My Grandma does the same thing, so I'll have the Apu Trilogy waiting for me tomorrow!

darkness2918 · 12-25-2015, 07:25 AM

Merry Christmas to all my fellow Criterion collectors

WonderWeasel · 12-25-2015, 07:44 AM

My family totally gets me.

My mom and dad got me The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes and Odd Man Out, and my Grandma decided to surprise me with an early gift of The Quiet Man (in addition to The Apu Trilogy I'm getting tomorrow) on the condition that I watch it with her this weekend. From me, she got Red River, Ben-Hur, and The Artist. I love having a cinephile for a Grandma ☺

And no, I had no qualms about opening my copy of Odd Man Out (just kidding, Ray! I've already seen it lol)

SammyJankis · 12-25-2015, 10:56 AM

Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you guys snag some Criterion related gifts. Or not.

jmclick · 12-25-2015, 02:05 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my wonderful Criterion-collecting friends!

colbyw · 12-25-2015, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw007

I would like to wish everyone a merry and festive holiday!

Here where I am, where its supposed to be snowing, its a balmy 60-65 degrees for a high... someone needs to make a feature film on El Niño already, and set it in a galaxy far away... I took another 5 mile run earlier in t-shirt and shorts (GreatOwl, I'm sure you're proud of me).

Yeah, it's been real tough battling this Pittsburgh weather. Nice to see a fellow 'Burgh resident on here. Nice collection you have! Merry Christmas to you all

SammyJankis · 12-25-2015, 02:47 PM

Always ask for Eclipse sets for Christmas. Was not expecting to get both sets.

shadedpain4 · 12-25-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Always ask for Eclipse sets for Christmas. Was not expecting to get both sets.

Hard to find a better Eclipse set than Late Ozu. Nice choice!

Priam · 12-25-2015, 03:16 PM

Merry Christmas (Mr. Lawrence)!

Ray Jackson · 12-25-2015, 03:41 PM

Happy Festivus morning everyone!!!!!!!!!!

Are we ready for the airing of the grievances?

...because I have many.

...I'm looking at you Jon Mulvaney.

12-25-2015, 12:22 AM	#140282
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Please guys take the Star Wars discussion to the Star Wars TFA thread in the Movies section where it belongs. Please don't derail this thread. Once it starts, it spins off for pages with talk that isn't even remotely Criterion related. There are no ewoks in the CC, sad to say. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah, and a safe Holiday season to all. May Santa leave everyone lots of CC goodies tonight. Last edited by oildude; 12-25-2015 at 08:49 AM.

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12-25-2015, 02:11 AM	#140283
tisdivine Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Miami/Brooklyn/Vegas 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Every year between Christmas Day and New Years Day I always say Im really going to thin the herd with my Criterions (if I haven't watched it and LOVED it is gone) and every year I end up with at most 3-5 I kind of maybe possibly want to get rid of. This year I swear its going to be my year.....

12-25-2015, 02:48 AM	#140284
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! I just got back from celebrating with the family. No Criterion Blu-rays from Santa this year, but I did get the Looney Tunes Platinum Collection sets as a gift, and that's sort of the same thing. Haha.

12-25-2015, 03:32 AM	#140286
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	Merry Christmas to everyone! The only thing I asked for from my wife was the Criterion art book. I'm expecting that under the tree tomorrow morning. My wife's grandmother always gives us money to buy our own presents so tomorrow I will be opening the Criterion Rock Box and Hitchcock set from her. After watching lemons and veggies on the Hollis Frampton film the other night and wearing my House shirt all day today, the family officially thinks I've gone Criterion crazy.

12-25-2015, 03:39 AM	#140287
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 would like to wish everyone a merry and festive holiday! Here where I am, where its supposed to be snowing, its a balmy 60-65 degrees for a high... someone needs to make a feature film on El Niño already, and set it in a galaxy far away... I took another 5 mile run earlier in t-shirt and shorts (GreatOwl, I'm sure you're proud of me).

12-25-2015, 03:44 AM	#140288
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	Wanted to mention also that I watched Le Silence de la Mer a couple of nights ago and watched all the supplements last night. Jean-Pierre Melville has always been a favorite director of mine, and his films often explore solitude and destiny. It was a film unlike any I've seen... the silence was deafening. It's the kind of movie I wish I could see more these days, but such films are hard to find. This minimalism by Melville is remarkable. It's making me want to revisit Le Cercle Rouge again, and I'm fortunate to own the blu-ray that is now out of print. I feel tonight's movie though, in honor of Christmas, will be the first Die Hard movie. Sometimes I just need to have some fun! Yippee Ki Yay Muthaf*#%as!

12-25-2015, 06:56 AM	#140289
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	The Complete Lady Snowblood Blu-ray REVIEW Pro-B

12-25-2015, 07:10 AM	#140290
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Merry Christmas, guys I wish you and your families all the best. It looks like we won't have a White Christmas this year, but I am sure many of you will enjoy the unusually warm weather. Hopefully, Santa will bring you a special present -- and plenty of health. It is what matters the most. Pro-B

12-25-2015, 07:25 AM	#140292
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2045 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	Merry Christmas to all my fellow Criterion collectors

12-25-2015, 07:44 AM	#140293
WonderWeasel Senior Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Kansas City 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:837 DVD collection:151	My family totally gets me. My mom and dad got me The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes and Odd Man Out, and my Grandma decided to surprise me with an early gift of The Quiet Man (in addition to The Apu Trilogy I'm getting tomorrow) on the condition that I watch it with her this weekend. From me, she got Red River, Ben-Hur, and The Artist. I love having a cinephile for a Grandma ☺ And no, I had no qualms about opening my copy of Odd Man Out (just kidding, Ray! I've already seen it lol)

12-25-2015, 10:56 AM	#140294
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you guys snag some Criterion related gifts. Or not.

12-25-2015, 02:05 PM	#140295
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	MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my wonderful Criterion-collecting friends!

12-25-2015, 02:47 PM	#140297
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Always ask for Eclipse sets for Christmas. Was not expecting to get both sets.

12-25-2015, 03:16 PM	#140299
Priam Member Member since:Jul 2015	Merry Christmas (Mr. Lawrence)!

12-25-2015, 03:41 PM	#140300
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	Happy Festivus morning everyone!!!!!!!!!! Are we ready for the airing of the grievances? ...because I have many. ...I'm looking at you Jon Mulvaney.

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