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jedidarrick · 06-01-2017, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

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Cacti are found in the wild and this cacti is shaped like a heart. Wild at Heart confirmed.

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Edward J Grug III · 06-01-2017, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

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Cactus in the shape of a heart.

Jack of hearts.

Lastyear · 06-01-2017, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

My Cactus Heart is actually my second favorite rom-com after WKW's In The Mood For Love. Great news!

Never heard of it. Checked it up on Imdb. God awful poster for the movie. I would have avoided it like the plague. Doesn't mean its a bad movie but it doesn't help create a audience.

tisdivine · 06-01-2017, 09:30 AM

Just watched the special features on my Ghost World blu. The commentary track on the full clip of the dance scene from Gumnaam, (the movie Enid is watching and dancing to in her graduation robe at the start of GW) made me really really want to watch this film. It just looked so cool. I've seen GW like ten times and never thought twice about what film the scenes were from but seeing it as a whole take...it just looked awesome.

In a literal If You Give A Mouse A Cookie way I started thinking what other films from India Ive seen. Other than Ray's films that CC have already released I don't think I've seen any other true Indian films. That makes me very sad.

ThisKid · 06-01-2017, 10:29 AM

Has the preparations for the B&N started for you guys?

I've been saving up for months.

All I need now is the thread in the deals section, some coupon codes, and patience.

ravenus · 06-01-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tisdivine

Just watched the special features on my Ghost World blu. The commentary track on the full clip of the dance scene from Gumnaam, (the movie Enid is watching and dancing to in her graduation robe at the start of GW) made me really really want to watch this film. It just looked so cool.

Gumnaam is an unauthorized adaptation of (ha!) Ten Little Indians aka And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. The logic leaps in the film are laughable and the end reveal makes no sense whatsoever, but it's a campy fun song-filled ride.

Another song from the film (recommend not to watch under the influence of hallucinogens

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malakaheso · 06-01-2017, 12:05 PM

L'argent: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-r...nt_blu-ray.htm

^^Looks great!

Cremildo · 06-01-2017, 02:47 PM

I never thought L'argent would look so stunning someday. It makes the DVD look like VHS in comparison.

AaronJ · 06-01-2017, 02:57 PM

Yay! Just recieved my copies of Ghost World and Jeanne Dielman -- which I've never seen, but sounds like it's pretty much the sort of film I'd like, and almost everything I've read about it has been very positive.

Plus, I didn't have a single film by Chantal Ackerman. So, at least I have one, now. Also, I love Delphine Seyrig. So, looking forward to giving this a first look.

llj · 06-01-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The commentary tracks on Antonioni's L'Avventura, La Notte, L'Eclisse, and Red Desert were hugely beneficial to me. Hugely beneficial.

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Tell you what Criterion commentary track I think is essential listening: A Brighter Summer Day

javy · 06-01-2017, 10:45 PM

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Growing up in the 90's, frontman Rob Zombie of White Zombie was a master of horror even in his music. Being the fan I was I read his interviews frequently. He always cited his favorite horror films and Carnival of Souls was among the ones he mentioned. I always wanted to see it back then but was never able. Thanks to Criterion though I've had this baby in my collection for awhile now. I definately see what Rob Z was taking about regarding this film. Dread, paranoia, disillusionment, all a great mix for black and white cinematography. Were the spectres real or imagined? You decide.

castor · 06-02-2017, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

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Cactus candy-Nathanael West. It's The Day of the Locust!

monorail91 · 06-02-2017, 01:46 PM

Read and watched Rumble Fish this week, both of which I really enjoyed. The book's an easy ready (less than 150 pages) if anyone else is interested.

The movie was so stylish and had such a cool sound design - a coursing rhythm throughout, whether through the dialogue or the music (or both). Hard to describe but definitely immerses you in this bizarre universe.

I was a little thrown by the ages of the actors; in the novel the kids are age 13-14, while in the film they look like they're in their late teens/early 20s. Which is fine and makes sense for an adaptation of troubled youth, just threw me off a sec.

bwdowiak · 06-02-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tisdivine

Just watched the special features on my Ghost World blu. The commentary track on the full clip of the dance scene from Gumnaam, (the movie Enid is watching and dancing to in her graduation robe at the start of GW) made me really really want to watch this film. It just looked so cool. I've seen GW like ten times and never thought twice about what film the scenes were from but seeing it as a whole take...it just looked awesome.

In a literal If You Give A Mouse A Cookie way I started thinking what other films from India Ive seen. Other than Ray's films that CC have already released I don't think I've seen any other true Indian films. That makes me very sad.

Mira Nair would be considered a "true" Indian filmmaker. Salaam Bombay and The Namesake are two very, very good films, IMO. Nair's films would be a safe, logical, and entertaining next step if anyone wants to see something other than Ray. Monsoon Wedding is fine, but it falls into some of the traps of other mainstream Indian cinema.

MifuneFan · 06-02-2017, 03:28 PM

Rang De Basanti is a great Indian film worth seeing

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rang_De_Basanti

ravenus · 06-02-2017, 03:46 PM

In the realm of auteurist Indian cinema similar to Ray but with its own rhythm and social / cultural backdrop, I would recommend the work of maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Some of his films available on DVD include Man of the Story, Rat Trap (both released by UK label Second Run) and the more recent Shadow Kill (by US label Global Lens).

the sordid sentinel · 06-02-2017, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by monorail91

Read and watched Rumble Fish this week, both of which I really enjoyed. The book's an easy ready (less than 150 pages) if anyone else is interested.

The movie was so stylish and had such a cool sound design - a coursing rhythm throughout, whether through the dialogue or the music (or both). Hard to describe but definitely immerses you in this bizarre universe.

I was a little thrown by the ages of the actors; in the novel the kids are age 13-14, while in the film they look like they're in their late teens/early 20s. Which is fine and makes sense for an adaptation of troubled youth, just threw me off a sec.

Looking forward to grabbing Rumble Fish at one of the upcoming sales. Love the movie and have always enjoyed Hinton's novels. Very easy to relate to as someone who grew up in a rural setting. Off the Criterion path here a bit but another Hinton adaptation I would like to see the light of day on Blu is Tex. Watched that countless times on HBO back in the day. One of those movies I have always had a sot spot for.

MassiveMovieBuff · 06-02-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by the sordid sentinel

Looking forward to grabbing Rumble Fish at one of the upcoming sales. Love the movie and have always enjoyed Hinton's novels. Very easy to relate to as someone who grew up in a rural setting. Off the Criterion path here a bit but another Hinton adaptation I would like to see the light of day on Blu is Tex. Watched that countless times on HBO back in the day. One of those movies I have always had a sot spot for.

I haven't seen Tex yet but have always been curious about it. I'm a big Matt Dillon fan

jayembee · 06-02-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Mira Nair would be considered a "true" Indian filmmaker. Salaam Bombay and The Namesake are two very, very good films, IMO. Nair's films would be a safe, logical, and entertaining next step if anyone wants to see something other than Ray. Monsoon Wedding is fine, but it falls into some of the traps of other mainstream Indian cinema.

Deepa Mehta is another one...kinda sorta. She is from India, but has been living and working in Canada for most of her life. I recommend her "Elemental Trilogy", especially the third film, Water.

I also recently got the Twilight Time release Bandit Queen by Shekhar Kapur. I first saw it back in the 90s. Excellent film.

Trekkie313 · 06-02-2017, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the sordid sentinel

Off the Criterion path here a bit but another Hinton adaptation I would like to see the light of day on Blu is Tex. Watched that countless times on HBO back in the day. One of those movies I have always had a sot spot for.

It will probably be via the Disney Movie Club.

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06-01-2017, 09:30 AM	#164344
tisdivine Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Miami/Brooklyn/Vegas 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Just watched the special features on my Ghost World blu. The commentary track on the full clip of the dance scene from Gumnaam, (the movie Enid is watching and dancing to in her graduation robe at the start of GW) made me really really want to watch this film. It just looked so cool. I've seen GW like ten times and never thought twice about what film the scenes were from but seeing it as a whole take...it just looked awesome. In a literal If You Give A Mouse A Cookie way I started thinking what other films from India Ive seen. Other than Ray's films that CC have already released I don't think I've seen any other true Indian films. That makes me very sad.

06-01-2017, 10:29 AM	#164345
ThisKid Special Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:You will have to find me to figure that out! 4K collection:496 Blu-ray collection:3130 DVD collection:106 Blu-ray reviews:2	Has the preparations for the B&N started for you guys? I've been saving up for months. All I need now is the thread in the deals section, some coupon codes, and patience.

06-01-2017, 12:05 PM	#164347
malakaheso Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:293	L'argent: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-r...nt_blu-ray.htm ^^Looks great!

06-01-2017, 02:47 PM	#164348
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51	I never thought L'argent would look so stunning someday. It makes the DVD look like VHS in comparison.

06-01-2017, 02:57 PM	#164349
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Yay! Just recieved my copies of Ghost World and Jeanne Dielman -- which I've never seen, but sounds like it's pretty much the sort of film I'd like, and almost everything I've read about it has been very positive. Plus, I didn't have a single film by Chantal Ackerman. So, at least I have one, now. Also, I love Delphine Seyrig. So, looking forward to giving this a first look.

06-01-2017, 10:45 PM	#164351
javy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Synecdoche, New York 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:2647 DVD collection:120 Trading Score:78	53725_medium.jpg Growing up in the 90's, frontman Rob Zombie of White Zombie was a master of horror even in his music. Being the fan I was I read his interviews frequently. He always cited his favorite horror films and Carnival of Souls was among the ones he mentioned. I always wanted to see it back then but was never able. Thanks to Criterion though I've had this baby in my collection for awhile now. I definately see what Rob Z was taking about regarding this film. Dread, paranoia, disillusionment, all a great mix for black and white cinematography. Were the spectres real or imagined? You decide.

06-02-2017, 01:46 PM	#164353
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Read and watched Rumble Fish this week, both of which I really enjoyed. The book's an easy ready (less than 150 pages) if anyone else is interested. The movie was so stylish and had such a cool sound design - a coursing rhythm throughout, whether through the dialogue or the music (or both). Hard to describe but definitely immerses you in this bizarre universe. I was a little thrown by the ages of the actors; in the novel the kids are age 13-14, while in the film they look like they're in their late teens/early 20s. Which is fine and makes sense for an adaptation of troubled youth, just threw me off a sec.

06-02-2017, 03:28 PM	#164355
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Rang De Basanti is a great Indian film worth seeing https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rang_De_Basanti

06-02-2017, 03:46 PM	#164356
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1205 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	In the realm of auteurist Indian cinema similar to Ray but with its own rhythm and social / cultural backdrop, I would recommend the work of maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Some of his films available on DVD include Man of the Story, Rat Trap (both released by UK label Second Run) and the more recent Shadow Kill (by US label Global Lens).

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