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JoeBuck · 01-10-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Buy Harakiri and never look back.

One of the greatest scripts of all time.
Listen to these folks and buy the shit out of Harakiri!

belcherman · 01-10-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Dammit, I just was saying I wanted to try some of these Japanese classics. Expensive blind-buys is probably a bad idea, but this is tempting.

Two words: Hulu Plus. All of these Samurai movies are available for streaming so you can try before you buy. I think Hulu offers a free trial, but I don't remember if it's for a week or a month.

Nielsb90 · 01-10-2016, 08:15 PM

Unless something goes wrong, I just scored a digipack copy of The Third Man blu-ray on a local site for $42 . I'd say I did well, even though it is still a fair bit of money.

EDIT: got it.

The Great Owl · 01-10-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just finished watching the Criterion Blu-ray of Downhill Racer.
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I followed up Downhill Racer by watching another "Gene Hackman starring as coach" film, Hoosiers (1986).

I had fun revisiting Hoosiers for the first time since my late 1980s high school days. It's really amazing how different these two movies are in tone, although I like both of them equally. Hoosiers is certainly the more conventional "likable underdog hits the big time" sports film.

jayembee · 01-10-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Several Samurai titles are over 50% off at Amazon this week

https://www.amazon.com/movies-tv-dvd...d_p=2336257662

Of the three I don't have, and would order, two are "temporarily out of stock" and the third says "will ship in 10-13 business days".

MifuneFan · 01-10-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Of the three I don't have, and would order, two are "temporarily out of stock" and the third says "will ship in 10-13 business days".

I ordered Sword of Doom earlier. I can certainly wait for them to get it back in stock. Still beats waiting for the next B&N sale to get it for around the same price.

the sordid sentinel · 01-10-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I followed up Downhill Racer by watching another "Gene Hackman starring as coach" film, Hoosiers (1986).

I had fun revisiting Hoosiers for the first time since my late 1980s high school days. It's really amazing how different these two movies are in tone, although I like both of them equally. Hoosiers is certainly the more conventional "likable underdog hits the big time" sports film.

Dennis Hopper always gets me in Hoosiers. I have a couple of Uncles who were "that guy" and he totally nailed it.

scottpcusa · 01-10-2016, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Several Samurai titles are over 50% off at Amazon this week

https://www.amazon.com/movies-tv-dvd...d_p=2336257662

I just ordered The Hidden Fortress. I'm not a huge Samari film fan, but I love this one and Kuroneko, which I already own. After what people are saying about Harakiri, though, I may need to look into that. I will check it out on Hulu.

MifuneFan · 01-10-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scottpcusa

I just ordered The Hidden Fortress. I'm not a huge Samari film fan, but I love this one and Kuroneko, which I already own. After what people are saying about Harakiri, though, I may need to look into that. I will check it out on Hulu.

Harakiri is great. It did take a second viewing to appreciate its complexity though. I watched my BD of The Hidden Fortress for the first time recently on my b-day (12/27) and the transfer is amazing. The film has endless replay-value for me, just great pacing, story, and humor.

scottpcusa · 01-10-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Harakiri is great. It did take a second viewing to appreciate its complexity though. I watched my BD of The Hidden Fortress for the first time recently on my b-day (12/27) and the transfer is amazing. The film has endless replay-value for me, just great pacing, story, and humor.

I was watching The Hidden Fortress on Hulu a couple of weeks ago and wondering why I hadn't bought it yet. I was going to wait for the BD only release in March, but this price is too good and it means I have a DVD to give someone.

I will keep that in mind about Harakiri, and if I like it enough to think it may grow on me...beckoning me to watch it more...I may go ahead on buy it before the end of the week.

jayembee · 01-11-2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I agree again about Iñárritu being a spectacle-driven director (obviously, such visual films as Gravity and Birdman showcase the incredible spectacles that they are).

Just a small point: Gravity was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, not Iñárritu.

AaronJ · 01-11-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I agree again about Iñárritu being a spectacle-driven director (obviously, such visual films as Gravity and Birdman showcase the incredible spectacles that they are). It's interesting how there are very few directors who can somehow balance amazing spectacle with amazing story. Was the story spectacular in the spectacle called The Revenant? Obviously not so much according to many of us. Iñárritu makes up for thin plot with thick visuals, and this is a common occurrence in cinema with certain directors who achieve too much of one thing but not enough of the other. I challenge anyone to have a different opinion of this.

I haven't seen The Revenant, so I can't comment. But I think it's bordering on the cray-cray to imply that Birdman didn't have a great script and story, with some very interesting thematic elements.

Gusto-Guus · 01-11-2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Of the three I don't have, and would order, two are "temporarily out of stock" and the third says "will ship in 10-13 business days".

The hidden fortress always sells out on Amazon.

As I've said before, hope we get an upgrade for Samurai Rebellion.

jw007 · 01-11-2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

Just a small point: Gravity was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, not Iñárritu.

Jesus, I am so effin' embarrassed. Sundays are days my brain isn't on completely. I'm hoping I forget about that blunder.

I went ahead and deleted my own post (first time for me), cause it was so bad.

Scottie · 01-11-2016, 05:40 AM

I really hope we get the Special Edition of Blue is the Warmest Color sooner rather than later.

bipbop13 · 01-11-2016, 05:51 AM

Onibaba Criterion DVD, or Masters of Cinema Blu-ray? Please weigh in with your opinions. I haven't got either one yet.

Polaroid · 01-11-2016, 05:54 AM

Not 100% sure if this true but : o

RIP David Bowie!

On Sky news and other sources but hard to believe >.> D:

dsman71 · 01-11-2016, 05:57 AM

Looks like Criterion does have Young and Innocent

its for streaming but Im sure it will be home video bound

http://www.amazon.com/Young-Innocent...g+and+innocent

Scottie · 01-11-2016, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Not 100% sure if this true but : o

RIP David Bowie!

On Sky news and other sources but hard to believe >.> D:

Doubt it.

Polaroid · 01-11-2016, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Doubt it.

Check news, publicist has confirmed it >.> big hoax if everywhere is reporting it D:

Gah the internet really causes trusts issues!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...le-cancer.html

http://news.sky.com/story/1620422/da...ncer-publicist

01-10-2016, 08:15 PM	#141463
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Unless something goes wrong, I just scored a digipack copy of The Third Man blu-ray on a local site for $42 . I'd say I did well, even though it is still a fair bit of money. EDIT: got it. Last edited by Nielsb90; 01-10-2016 at 09:48 PM.

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01-11-2016, 05:57 AM	#141478
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Looks like Criterion does have Young and Innocent its for streaming but Im sure it will be home video bound http://www.amazon.com/Young-Innocent...g+and+innocent

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