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lilboyblu · 06-21-2017, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by baheidstu

Why would you laugh out loud at another member's misguided optimism?

The member can be as optimistic as he wants to be. That's okay by me. I'm laughing out loud at the thought of a Criterion edition of Exorcist II!

mja345 · 06-21-2017, 04:02 PM

I can't take anything J. Hoberman says seriously either. He said he regards "Flaming Creatures" as the greatest film ever made. Dude is just trying to be insufferably pretentious with every fiber of his being. Are you that far up your up your own ass that you would really name an experimental film that wasn't even meant to be enjoyable in any traditional sense your favorite film of all-time? Come on, man. Some of these guys approached film criticism with the attitude of, "What will help me gain credibility among my fellow critics, who are also up their own asses?" Fellini, for example, was an experimental filmmaker compared to 99% of other filmmakers, but certain critics want to criticize the guy because he was a skilled enough director that people actually saw his films and enjoyed them. Oh, the horror, Fellini actually had talent instead of some hack from Greenwich Village who made an experimental film where people were running around in the nude without any coherence.

Doctor Jack · 06-21-2017, 04:20 PM

Just blind bought Yhey Live By Night from Amazon for $19.41. Hopefully I like it. Seems like something I would very much enjoy.

belcherman · 06-21-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

With regard to Bergman, I keep meaning to buy the Criterion Blu-ray of Smiles of a Summer Night, but I'm always diverted into buying something else. I should fix this oversight soon.

Smiles of a Summer Night is probably my favorite Bergman. Mention Bergman and people think serious and depressing, but SoaSM is charming and delightful. Bergman could be quite playful when he wasn't arguing with God.

ShellOilJunior · 06-21-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

The member can be as optimistic as he wants to be. That's okay by me. I'm laughing out loud at the thought of a Criterion edition of Exorcist II!

Anything is possible.

Criterion did release:

[Show spoiler]

Scottie · 06-21-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Anything is possible.

Criterion did release:

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, but what other studio would release that?

The same thing can be said about the John Waters films (MM and the future planned releases).

baheidstu · 06-21-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Anything is possible.

Criterion did release:

[Show spoiler]

They didn't really "release" A Safe Place though. It was included in a box set for the sake of completion and didn't even merit its own disc in said box set.

lilboyblu · 06-21-2017, 04:57 PM

On another topic, how would you all rank the Wim Wenders filmography? Heard great things about The American Friend and am interested in seeing that next. I've also seen Wings of Desire and liked it, but am not overly familiar with his other films. What are his other "must see" films?

baheidstu · 06-21-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

On another topic, how would you all rank the Wim Wenders filmography? Heard great things about The American Friend and am interested in seeing that next. I've also seen Wings of Desire and liked it, but am not overly familiar with his other films. What are his other "must see" films?

This is one of them:

javy · 06-21-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

On another topic, how would you all rank the Wim Wenders filmography? Heard great things about The American Friend and am interested in seeing that next. I've also seen Wings of Desire and liked it, but am not overly familiar with his other films. What are his other "must see" films?

You gotta see Paris Texas.

javy · 06-21-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

Bergman could be quite playful when he wasn't arguing with God.

That's what I love about him.

Scottie · 06-21-2017, 05:24 PM

As others have already stated, Paris, Texas.

I don't think he has a greater film in his impressive catalogue of films than that one.

llj · 06-21-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

On another topic, how would you all rank the Wim Wenders filmography? Heard great things about The American Friend and am interested in seeing that next. I've also seen Wings of Desire and liked it, but am not overly familiar with his other films. What are his other "must see" films?

His Road Trilogy is also worth checking out.

Egbert Souse · 06-21-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by baheidstu

Well from the standpoint of having bonus features attempting to figure out what went wrong with that trainwreck of a film, it would be interesting. I think it would be a far more appropriate release for Shout Factory if they could come to an agreement with Warner as they did a similar examination of the third Exorcist film and as their recent release of Psycho '98 proved, they have no problem releasing controversially bad franchise films.

Yeah, Criterion would never handle that film, but it would be perfect for Scream Factory. Besides, Criterion usually doesn't do horror/cult unless it's something they have the rights to through Janus or a smaller distributor. And if they were going for something by John Boorman, they'd get Point Blank or Excalibur.

Criterion doesn't have to release every single film. Kino, Shout, and Arrow do a fine job too.

javy · 06-21-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

As others have already stated, Paris, Texas.

I don't think he has a greater film in his impressive catalogue of films than that one.

Paris, Texas, The Shawshank Redemption, and Carlito's Way are the three films that were responsible for turning me into something like a movie buff in my early teens. And as much as I love Paris, Texas, I gotta say I love Wings of Desire more.

scottpcusa · 06-21-2017, 05:53 PM

I just learned that Tampopo and The Lure will be playing at a local theatre here in September! I was going to blind buy Tampopo at the B&N sale in July, but now I may wait and see it on the big screen first! Just thinking about that film makes me hungry for some real Ramen.

Dubstar · 06-22-2017, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

Yeah, Criterion would never handle that film, but it would be perfect for Scream Factory. Besides, Criterion usually doesn't do horror/cult unless it's something they have the rights to through Janus or a smaller distributor. And if they were going for something by John Boorman, they'd get Point Blank or Excalibur.

Criterion doesn't have to release every single film. Kino, Shout, and Arrow do a fine job too.

I really don't want Criterion near 'Excalibur' - I want a proper 4K UHD edition that uses the 4K scan which makes the bluray transfer look shoddy

octagon · 06-22-2017, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

I really don't want Criterion near 'Excalibur' ...

I like your chances.

monorail91 · 06-22-2017, 04:47 AM

Tonight i hit a Criterion milestone and watched my 300th spine: Shinarbayev's "Revenge" from the World Cinema Project Vol. 2 set! (I wasn't really feeling the movie but hey, 300's a big number!)

Midnight Max · 06-22-2017, 08:55 AM

Okay, I give up-

Which of these 12 Criterion DVD releases do you feel are unlikely to be upgraded to Blu (by Criterion)?

Vampyr 1932
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse 1933
My Man Godfrey 1936
49th Parallel 1941
Brute Force 1947
Oliver Twist 1948
Stray Dog 1949
Hobson's Choice 1954
Shoot The Piano Player 1960
Onibaba 1964
The Naked Prey 1965
Red Beard 1965

Thank you very much for your input.

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06-21-2017, 04:02 PM	#165202
mja345 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:1166 Blu-ray collection:12350 DVD collection:266	I can't take anything J. Hoberman says seriously either. He said he regards "Flaming Creatures" as the greatest film ever made. Dude is just trying to be insufferably pretentious with every fiber of his being. Are you that far up your up your own ass that you would really name an experimental film that wasn't even meant to be enjoyable in any traditional sense your favorite film of all-time? Come on, man. Some of these guys approached film criticism with the attitude of, "What will help me gain credibility among my fellow critics, who are also up their own asses?" Fellini, for example, was an experimental filmmaker compared to 99% of other filmmakers, but certain critics want to criticize the guy because he was a skilled enough director that people actually saw his films and enjoyed them. Oh, the horror, Fellini actually had talent instead of some hack from Greenwich Village who made an experimental film where people were running around in the nude without any coherence.

06-21-2017, 04:20 PM	#165203
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	Just blind bought Yhey Live By Night from Amazon for $19.41. Hopefully I like it. Seems like something I would very much enjoy.

06-21-2017, 04:57 PM	#165208
lilboyblu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:19	On another topic, how would you all rank the Wim Wenders filmography? Heard great things about The American Friend and am interested in seeing that next. I've also seen Wings of Desire and liked it, but am not overly familiar with his other films. What are his other "must see" films?

06-21-2017, 05:24 PM	#165212
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	As others have already stated, Paris, Texas. I don't think he has a greater film in his impressive catalogue of films than that one.

06-21-2017, 05:53 PM	#165216
scottpcusa Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Hawaii (in my dreams) 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:3	I just learned that Tampopo and The Lure will be playing at a local theatre here in September! I was going to blind buy Tampopo at the B&N sale in July, but now I may wait and see it on the big screen first! Just thinking about that film makes me hungry for some real Ramen.

06-22-2017, 04:47 AM	#165219
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Tonight i hit a Criterion milestone and watched my 300th spine: Shinarbayev's "Revenge" from the World Cinema Project Vol. 2 set! (I wasn't really feeling the movie but hey, 300's a big number!)

06-22-2017, 08:55 AM	#165220
Midnight Max Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:South Texas 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:2528	Okay, I give up- Which of these 12 Criterion DVD releases do you feel are unlikely to be upgraded to Blu (by Criterion)? *Vampyr* 1932 *The Testament of Dr. Mabuse* 1933 *My Man Godfrey* 1936 *49th Parallel* 1941 *Brute Force* 1947 *Oliver Twist* 1948 *Stray Dog* 1949 *Hobson's Choice* 1954 *Shoot The Piano Player* 1960 *Onibaba* 1964 *The Naked Prey* 1965 *Red Beard* 1965 Thank you very much for your input.

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