The Criterion Collection

[mja345]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Henry Jaglom comes in for a lot of bashing in this thread, but he has actually made some pretty interesting films. If he had only made A Safe Place, the bashing might be deserved, but over the years he has made a series of ensemble films that have a loose, unscripted feel (even if they're not). He's kind of an Indie Woody Allen, although not nearly as funny as Allen's best, or as pretentious as Allen's worst. It's a shame that the only film of his in the collection might be his worst (I haven't seen them all). Henry Jaglom is not a one-turd wonder.

An Eclipse set of his work would not be a bad idea.

"Tracks" with Dennis Hopper is a good film that deserves more love. Also, "Sitting Ducks" is a good comedy. He really got off the rails when he started to try to be another Woody Allen, when he's simply not as talented as Woody Allen. But I will disagree that Jaglom's films aren't as pretentious as Allen's worst. Some of Jaglom's worst films are some of the most pretentious films you will ever see, far more than any of Woody's films.

[KrugerIndustrial]

Does anyone here know if Barnes & Noble has plans to do a 40% off sale now that the 50% off July sale is over? Any news regarding this?

[The Great Owl]

I have the day off today. Let's get this solar eclipse foolishness out of the way, so that I can watch Canoa: A Shameful Memory.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Does anyone here know if Barnes & Noble has plans to do a 40% off sale now that the 50% off July sale is over? Any news regarding this?

No, but there's the Criterion FLASH Sale due sometime next month.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by mja345

"Tracks" with Dennis Hopper is a good film that deserves more love. Also, "Sitting Ducks" is a good comedy. He really got off the rails when he started to try to be another Woody Allen, when he's simply not as talented as Woody Allen. But I will disagree that Jaglom's films aren't as pretentious as Allen's worst. Some of Jaglom's worst films are some of the most pretentious films you will ever see, far more than any of Woody's films.

"Pretentious" was a poor choice of words on my part. Allen sometimes wears his influences on his sleeve, so to speak, and not always successfully. I also did not wish to equate Jaglom with Allen, except to note that they both frequently use ensemble casts. Allen is clearly the superior filmmaker. Not only is he funnier, but he is a master of plot construction, which makes him the polar opposite of Jaglom.

I enjoyed movies such as Can She Bake a Cherry Pie? and Eating. They're essentially movies about nothing (to borrow a Seinfeld phrase), but I appreciate the feel of them, for lack of a better description.

Jaglom's style may not be to everyone's taste, but I think it's unfair to consign a filmmaker to be forever a target of cheap shots based on a freshman effort.

[Gerby]

Originally Posted by mja345

"Tracks" with Dennis Hopper is a good film that deserves more love. Also, "Sitting Ducks" is a good comedy. He really got off the rails when he started to try to be another Woody Allen, when he's simply not as talented as Woody Allen. But I will disagree that Jaglom's films aren't as pretentious as Allen's worst. Some of Jaglom's worst films are some of the most pretentious films you will ever see, far more than any of Woody's films.

Tracks is a great film. One of my favourite Dennis Hopper performances.

[Bradsdadg]

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

No, but there's the Criterion FLASH Sale due sometime next month.

Oh it's next month? I'll have to prepare for this, working on a list as we speak

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Oh it's next month? I'll have to prepare for this, working on a list as we speak

Last 3-4 years it's been October.

[Scottie]

When your replacement copy of Persona arrives in worse condition than the broken original one.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by iScottie

When your replacement copy of Persona arrives in worse condition than the broken original one.

Hang in there buddy.

... but don't cha ever give up, keep nagging Mulvaney until you get a pristine digipack.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by belcherman

"Pretentious" was a poor choice of words on my part. Allen sometimes wears his influences on his sleeve, so to speak, and not always successfully. I also did not wish to equate Jaglom with Allen, except to note that they both frequently use ensemble casts. Allen is clearly the superior filmmaker. Not only is he funnier, but he is a master of plot construction, which makes him the polar opposite of Jaglom.

I enjoyed movies such as Can She Bake a Cherry Pie? and Eating. They're essentially movies about nothing (to borrow a Seinfeld phrase), but I appreciate the feel of them, for lack of a better description.

Jaglom's style may not be to everyone's taste, but I think it's unfair to consign a filmmaker to be forever a target of cheap shots based on a freshman effort.

"Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?" is a good film as well. Jaglom, in the beginning of his career, did make some solid films.

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I have the day off today. Let's get this solar eclipse foolishness out of the way, so that I can watch Canoa: A Shameful Memory.

Surely, today is a good day to revisit Dolores Claiborne or that last Berserk movie.

Man, eclipses on film makes everything messed up.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Let's get this solar eclipse foolishness out of the way,...

Doh, I forgot to record that

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by octagon

Doh, I forgot to record that

Record? It's all over Youtube now.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by octagon

Doh, I forgot to record that

Well, look at the brighter side of life...

... At least your local radio station hasn't been playing Bonnie Tyler all day long.

[diskspinner]

Originally Posted by iScottie

When your replacement copy of Persona arrives in worse condition than the broken original one.

...then it is an indication that you have mastered OCD.

[Strife88x]

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

No, but there's the Criterion FLASH Sale due sometime next month.

I expected this to be in October. Any confirmation it's been changed to September?

[Strife88x]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

None that I've heard of, though Criterion Flash sales never get even a day ro two notice, much less 4+ weeks. The last Sept sale was in 2012

Thanks for the info. I'll keep checking back to see if they change anything. After my next purchase I'll get my CC certificate, so definitely don't want to miss out on this Flash Sale.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by Strife88x

I expected this to be in October. Any confirmation it's been changed to September?

Forgive me for I've sinned and provided y'all with conflicting info.

The sale's indeed destined to take place during October.

Damn those FLASH sales! They catch you off guard, like when you're bubble bathing and someone barges in! What are you supposed to do?!

[javy]

Are the prices half off during the flash sale too?