The Criterion Collection

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Is Killer's Kiss really that good?

Or a film that people pay attention to only because it's one of the K-man's first?

I have watched it three times as well. It is, by no means, one of his greatest films, but as a film aficionado, you should consider seeing Kubrick right before he reached another level in his artistry, which he did with the other film on this disc The Killing.

[bwdowiak]

I had always thought of The Killing as a darn near perfect noir. It probably is, but for whatever reason I wasn't feeling it on my last watch which was my 3rd or so.

I really want to say Brief Encounter is the way to go, but I'm not sure how much I really believe that.

The Killing and Killer's Kiss is a really nice 2 for 1. If you've never seen either, then you've got yourself 3 hours plus of really good entertainment. The latter is not polished, but it has some of that Kubrick feel and a couple memorable scenes. Well worth your time.

[KyleW]

Has anyone ever received a criterion with a slightly damaged booklet?


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[bwdowiak]

this guy is a great reason to go w/ The Killing:

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as is, of course, this guy:

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[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by ckt

Has anyone had a chance to look at the transfer for Squid and the Whale yet??

It's not out until tomorrow, right?

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

For what it's worth I've seen it about three times at this point and my interest in the film has decreased with each subsequent viewing.

Also for what it's worth, here is how I rank Kubrick (more or less). The top five is pretty definitive.

01. Eyes Wide Shut
02. 2001: A Space Odyssey
03. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
04. The Shining
05. Full Metal Jacket
06. Paths of Glory
07. Barry Lyndon
08. The Killing
09. A Clockwork Orange
10. Lolita
11. Killer's Kiss
12. Fear and Desire

Nothing wrong with EWS at #1. It's number 2 or 3 for me. I just can't get it over 2001.

[mja345]

"Barry Lyndon" is easily a top 5 Kubrick film for me. I think it's a much better film than "Full Metal Jacket". But 100 people could submit a list of their top 10 list of Kubrick films and not many of them would be the same, as it is with many great directors.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

this guy is a great reason to go w/ The Killing:

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His wife is evil and he's a pathetic, p-whipped loser.

...it drives me crazy.

[The Great Owl]

If you buy The Killing, then make sure that you buy the Warner Bros. Blu-ray of Salem's Lot as well.

Salem's Lot features Marie Windsor and Elisha Cook, Jr. as two characters in a relationship. This casting was a deliberate nod to their roles as a couple in Stanley Kubrick's The Killing.

[Ray Jackson]

I think we all know why Scottie loves Eyes Wide Shut so much.

...we know Scottie.

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[llj]

Originally Posted by KyleW

Has anyone ever received a criterion with a slightly damaged booklet?


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All the time. I'd say about 1 out of every 5 purchases.

But less often lately with the cheapo leaflets. The thicker the book the more chance of damage.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I think we all know why Scottie loves Eyes Wide Shut so much.

...we know Scottie.

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Perhaps his go-to pickup line is, "And you know there is something very important we have to do as soon as possible...F**k."

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

It's not out until tomorrow, right?

I got it today from BN


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[KyleW]

Originally Posted by llj

All the time. I'd say about 1 out of every 5 purchases.

But less often lately with the cheapo leaflets. The thicker the book the more chance of damage.

How come the thicker ones get damaged? Do you ever do anything about it? Is there anything to do about it? Sorry I'm just curious. None of mine are terrible to the point where I'd want to return but still.


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[Scottie]

You guys know me too well.

[ckt]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

It's not out until tomorrow, right?

Yes, but some people get theirs in the mail a day or two before.

Like this guy >

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Originally Posted by KyleW

First batch of BN sale came through [emoji14]


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[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by mja345

Perhaps his go-to pickup line is, "And you know there is something very important we have to do as soon as possible...F**k."

I always thought that line would be money in the real world.

I was wrong.

...I was so wrong.

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[llj]

Originally Posted by KyleW

How come the thicker ones get damaged? Do you ever do anything about it? Is there anything to do about it? Sorry I'm just curious. None of mine are terrible to the point where I'd want to return but still.


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They are usually superficial damages. I don't usually kick up a big fuss unless the booklet's reading condition is seriously compromised. As far as I know, I've never returned a purchase for booklet damages.

The problem with thick booklets is that sometimes those holders on the disc case either press down too hard, making an imprint on the book when it's taken out, or the book is so thick the edges bump up against the case too much and bends/rips/dinged.

That said, I do miss those old thick Criterion booklets. They often had multiple essays and interviews in them, not just one, and they often had some nice screenshots/artwork in them too.

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by mja345

"Barry Lyndon" is easily a top 5 Kubrick film for me. I think it's a much better film than "Full Metal Jacket". But 100 people could submit a list of their top 10 list of Kubrick films and not many of them would be the same, as it is with many great directors.

Agreed, I'd put Barry Lyndon at the top of Kubrick's filmography.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by ckt

Yes, but some people get theirs in the mail a day or two before.

Like this guy >

Cheaters!