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Arch Stanton · 03-27-2016, 09:30 PM

Oh my good god. Make Way for Tomorrow has left me an absolute wreck.

SammyJankis · 03-27-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Oh my good god. Make Way for Tomorrow has left me an absolute wreck.

That Orson Welles quote is spot-on. My copy remains unopened. I just can't bring myself to watch it again after the impact my initial viewing had on me years ago. Even the films that ape it don't quite have the same feeling.

Ray Jackson · 03-27-2016, 10:04 PM

If anyone here has a copy of Berlin Alexanderplatz or The Human Condition that they might be interested in trading, please PM me immediately.

I have several like new Criterions available and might be willing to throw in some cash+titles if the offer is right.

They're just dvds.

...you don't want em anyway!

Fabs · 03-27-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

From Everybody Wants Some screening held three days ago at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

You know, Boyhood took 12 years to make.

Rich Pure Doom · 03-27-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabs

You know, Boyhood took 12 years to make.

Yeah it's a shame. They could've made a better film in a week.

belcherman · 03-27-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Oh my good god. Make Way for Tomorrow has left me an absolute wreck.

If Make Way for Tomorrow doesn't inspire you to double down on your 401K, I don't know what will.

The Great Owl · 03-28-2016, 02:27 AM

Earlier today, I flipped a coin to decide between watching my Criterion Blu-ray of The Last Temptation of Christ or watching my Blu-ray of Ben-Hur (1959) and the included 1925 silent version.

Ben-Hur won the toss.

I guess that there's always next Easter, although I'll probably get around to watching the Scorsese film before then. I think. Maybe.

Rich Pure Doom · 03-28-2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Earlier today, I flipped a coin to decide between watching my Criterion Blu-ray of The Last Temptation of Christ or watching my Blu-ray of Ben-Hur (1959) and the included 1925 silent version.

Ben-Hur won the toss.

I guess that there's always next Easter, although I'll probably get around to watching the Scorsese film before then. I think. Maybe.

Aside from the rowing and chariot race sequences, I find Ben-Hur to be an incredibly long and dull slog. Hopefully it was better for you.

The Great Owl · 03-28-2016, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Aside from the rowing and chariot race sequences, I find Ben-Hur to be an incredibly long and dull slog. Hopefully it was better for you.

I was totally riveted throughout both the 1959 and 1925 versions of Ben-Hur. They're amazing films across the board, and they're examples of epic filmmaking at its finest.

monorail91 · 03-28-2016, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Earlier today, I flipped a coin to decide between watching my Criterion Blu-ray of The Last Temptation of Christ or watching my Blu-ray of Ben-Hur (1959) and the included 1925 silent version.

Ben-Hur won the toss.

I guess that there's always next Easter, although I'll probably get around to watching the Scorsese film before then. I think. Maybe.

Have you ever ever seen Last Temptation? It's become a tradition for me to watch on Good Friday, I'm drawn to its intellectual dialogue and narrative (on a secular level), plus how tremendously spiritual it is. (I'm Catholic.) I know this caused a hullabaloo when it came out but I don't get it - it's all a big "what if...".

Nielsb90 · 03-28-2016, 11:12 AM

Chungking Express is listed as "in stock in 6-10 days" at $39.99 at Amazon. How come? Doubt it would come through though. Sorry if this has been discussed before.

Polaroid · 03-28-2016, 11:52 AM

Channel 5 is UK is under fire by parents for showing Watership Down for Easter.. apparently its inappropriate lmao.

Oh my days, do these parents not know of an off switch or read about a film before showing kids, and I'm sorry just because it has Rabbits in it, doesn't mean its an easter film, so why would it be inappropriate to show on Easter

They should have shown The Last Temptation of Christ or The Passion of Christ lol.

Donnie D · 03-28-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Channel 5 is UK is under fire by parents for showing Watership Down for Easter.. apparently its inappropriate lmao.

Oh my days, do these parents not know of an off switch or read about a film before showing kids, and I'm sorry just because it has Rabbits in it, doesn't mean its an easter film, so why would it be inappropriate to show on Easter

They should have shown The Last Temptation of Christ or The Passion of Christ lol.

or Fatal Attraction...

Vinyl · 03-28-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Channel 5 is UK is under fire by parents for showing Watership Down for Easter.. apparently its inappropriate lmao.

Oh my days, do these parents not know of an off switch or read about a film before showing kids, and I'm sorry just because it has Rabbits in it, doesn't mean its an easter film, so why would it be inappropriate to show on Easter

They should have shown The Last Temptation of Christ or The Passion of Christ lol.

Cause nothing says Easter like "watership down". I wonder who saw that name and thought it would be a fine Easter movie. Or they didn't care until the "adult" subject matter started.

ShellOilJunior · 03-28-2016, 12:41 PM

Chungking Express now shipping in 4-7 days. Last week it was at 6-10 days.

Estimated Delivery: April 6 to April 8.

jshaide · 03-28-2016, 02:01 PM

Has a bizarre dream that Criterion was upgrading Chasing Amy and releasing Mallrats in the same month.

jshaide · 03-28-2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Chungking Express is listed as "in stock in 6-10 days" at $39.99 at Amazon. How come? Doubt it would come through though. Sorry if this has been discussed before.

I'm still waiting for them to stock up on Hidden Fortress from when I ordered it two months ago.

filmmusic · 03-28-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaide

Has a bizarre dream that Criterion was upgrading Chasing Amy and releasing Mallrats in the same month.

I think when we start having dreams about blurays, it's a sign that we should get out more!

I had recently seen a dream about a bluray too, but I don't remember.

ShellOilJunior · 03-28-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

From Everybody Wants Some screening held three days ago at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

My head will explode if both are announced for July.

SkyAntoine · 03-28-2016, 02:46 PM

I finished A Brighter Summer Day yesterday. It took me a few nights to get through it because I started late at night and it is such a slow burn. I cannot say that 4 hours flew by, but I also did not mind the length.

It is not like any other coming of age I have seen. Slow, deliberate narrative that was completely engrossing. The scope was so huge with so many characters that I did have a little difficulty in following. I was also at a disadvantage in historical understanding of the Taiwan/China/Japan dynamics.

Gorgeous, gorgeous film. Much was shot at night or with camera setups and angles unlike most movies. Solid 9/10.

03-28-2016, 12:41 PM	#146475
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Amazon Chungking Express now shipping in 4-7 days. Last week it was at 6-10 days. Estimated Delivery: April 6 to April 8.

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03-27-2016, 09:30 PM	#146461
Arch Stanton Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:906 DVD collection:84	Oh my good god. Make Way for Tomorrow has left me an absolute wreck.

03-27-2016, 10:04 PM	#146463
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	If anyone here has a copy of *Berlin Alexanderplatz* or *The Human Condition* that they might be interested in trading, please PM me immediately. I have several like new Criterions available and might be willing to throw in some cash+titles if the offer is right. They're just dvds. ...you don't want em anyway!

03-28-2016, 02:27 AM	#146467
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	Earlier today, I flipped a coin to decide between watching my Criterion Blu-ray of The Last Temptation of Christ or watching my Blu-ray of Ben-Hur (1959) and the included 1925 silent version. Ben-Hur won the toss. I guess that there's always next Easter, although I'll probably get around to watching the Scorsese film before then. I think. Maybe.

03-28-2016, 11:12 AM	#146471
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	Chungking Express is listed as "in stock in 6-10 days" at $39.99 at Amazon. How come? Doubt it would come through though. Sorry if this has been discussed before.

03-28-2016, 11:52 AM	#146472
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Channel 5 is UK is under fire by parents for showing Watership Down for Easter.. apparently its inappropriate lmao. Oh my days, do these parents not know of an off switch or read about a film before showing kids, and I'm sorry just because it has Rabbits in it, doesn't mean its an easter film, so why would it be inappropriate to show on Easter They should have shown The Last Temptation of Christ or The Passion of Christ lol.

03-28-2016, 02:01 PM	#146476
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5920 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	Has a bizarre dream that Criterion was upgrading Chasing Amy and releasing Mallrats in the same month.

03-28-2016, 02:46 PM	#146480
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	I finished A Brighter Summer Day yesterday. It took me a few nights to get through it because I started late at night and it is such a slow burn. I cannot say that 4 hours flew by, but I also did not mind the length. It is not like any other coming of age I have seen. Slow, deliberate narrative that was completely engrossing. The scope was so huge with so many characters that I did have a little difficulty in following. I was also at a disadvantage in historical understanding of the Taiwan/China/Japan dynamics. Gorgeous, gorgeous film. Much was shot at night or with camera setups and angles unlike most movies. Solid 9/10.

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