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cakefactory · 01-22-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sovereign

That would have been an easy pick for me too. It deserves better.

Eh, I think people are just saying that [Election] cause it's one of the most recent. It isn't very good, but I wouldn't say it's worse than the incredibly lazy "Cries and Whispers," for example. At least they changed that one after the outcry to be tinted red.

I remember a lot of people freaking out about "The Brood" as well, though I personally had no issue with that.

What about "Last Year at Marienbad"? Or does the fact it's bumpy make that one good?

thinredline · 01-22-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Nope. I removed the link. Only 5 people voted. Not enough interest this year.

5 people??
Then I was one of them.

I didn't expect this because the Criterion fans here seem so passionate!

thinredline · 01-22-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

I don’t know if it was me, but I was in a constant state of suspense the whole entire time. No idea why. I absolutely loved it.

I'm sorry, is this a sarcastic post?

I don't know the film, and I just saw a clip of a woman pealing potatoes for 2,5 minutes!!

Wasn't it you that was bored with Tarkovsky?

SammyJankis · 01-22-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by thinredline

I'm sorry, is this a sarcastic post?

I don't know the film, and I just saw a clip of a woman pealing potatoes for 2,5 minutes!!

Wasn't it you that was bored with Tarkovsky?

Like watching a couple of old men travel on train tracks, it's best not to take a moment out of context in order to prove a point. Akerman and Tarkovsky are on notably different wavelengths and that reaction is entirely understandable.

Doctor Jack · 01-22-2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thinredline

I'm sorry, is this a sarcastic post?

I don't know the film, and I just saw a clip of a woman pealing potatoes for 2,5 minutes!!

Wasn't it you that was bored with Tarkovsky?

Not sarcastic at all. Yes I was bored with Tarkovsky. Doesn’t mean that I would be bored with all slow moving films. Jeanne was brilliant. Stalker, to me was not. Plus, you can’t compare the two. They couldn’t be more different.

TajSamKojiJesam · 01-22-2018, 07:26 PM

It could be because Jeanne Dielman has a rigid, methodical structure to its slowness while Stalker, and other Tarkovsky films, have a very loose formation and not clearly defined pacing.

ThisKid · 01-22-2018, 08:17 PM

Here was my Criterion ballot-

Best Cover Art (Give me 1)
1. Jabberwocky
Worst Cover Art (Give me 1)
1. Election
Favorite Blind Purchase (Give me 1)
1. Ghost World
Best Catalog Upgrade (DVD to Blu-ray) (Give me 1)
1. Straw Dogs
Best New Spine (Give me 3)
1. Ghost World
2. The Before Trilogy
3. Jabberwocky
Best Box Set (Give me 1)
1. The Before Trilogy
Best Release of the Year (Give me 5)
1. Ghost World
2. The Before Trilogy
3. Straw Dogs
4. Blow Up
5. Being There

Whom do you want to see in the Criterion closet? (Give me 1 person)
Me!
I think Criterion should release a blu-ray for Gorillaz including music videos, short films, live performances, interviews, etc. (Give me 1 musician or Band).

The Sovereign · 01-22-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Eh, I think people are just saying that [Election] cause it's one of the most recent.

Actually, that was a primary reason - it was in relation to 2017 releases. But there have been a few pretty weak covers over the years.

On a more positive note, my favorite cover from last year was Jabberwocky.

bradnoyes · 01-22-2018, 08:22 PM

Had some free time yesterday and was able to watch Videodrome and Repo Man. I pretty much had free reign to rent whatever movies I wanted as a kid in the '80s and I have no idea how I missed these two. I definitely missed out on the opportunity to have these films make their mark on my impressionable mind.

Anyway, I enjoyed Videodrome but Repo Man is a new favorite. Just a perfect movie.

JoeBuck · 01-22-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sovereign

But there have been a few pretty weak covers over the years.

Tiny Furniture

wcrouse · 01-22-2018, 09:19 PM

Just received a replacement in the mail for my bronzed Summer Hours disc. I sent it out two weeks ago today, so not bad. Interestingly, as I was putting it into its case I was struck by how thick and substantial the Summer Hours booklet was. Criterion used to really invest in those extras! Now I need to re watch the movie, too, which was very moving the first time.

mrjohnnyb · 01-22-2018, 09:27 PM

For what it's worth, mine:

Best Cover Art
1. They Live by Night

Worst Cover Art
1. Election

Favorite Blind Purchase
1. The Breaking Point

Best Catalog Upgrade (DVD to Blu-ray)
1. Ugetsu

Best New Spine
1. They Live by Night
2. The Breaking Point
3. Stalker

Best Box Set
1. Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, No. 2

Best Release of the Year
1. They Live by Night
2. The Breaking Point
3. Stalker
4. Mildred Pierce
5. Le Samurai

amputd · 01-22-2018, 11:35 PM

I actually think a lot of criterion's cover art is pretty poor. Occasionally they come up with good covers, but I personally wish they would use more of the original theatrical poster art. Of course criterion is not the only company guilty of this and are probably not the worst offenders. Still, it would be nice if labels paid more attention to this instead of doing such a slapdash job.

thinredline · 01-22-2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by amputd

I actually think a lot of criterion's cover art is pretty poor. Occasionally they come up with good covers, but I personally wish they would use more of the original theatrical poster art.

or they could use the original poster art in the reverse!
Like Arrow!

Speaking of covers, although I love the original poster of Silence of the Lambs, i wouldn't mind this new cover hanging as a poster on my wall!

MifuneFan · 01-22-2018, 11:57 PM

I think we can already award Baal as the winner for worst cover of 2018, I can't see one getting more atrocious looking than this

Arawn · 01-22-2018, 11:58 PM

damn

thinredline · 01-23-2018, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I think we can already award Baal as the winner for worst cover of 2018, I can't see one getting more atrocious looking than this

[Show spoiler]

OMG, this spooked me!

Abdrewes · 01-23-2018, 02:27 AM

WebMD links are not allowed per bluray.com forum rules

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I recently saw the news about the Satantango restoration. I hope this means a CC Blu-ray release down the line.

MifuneFan · 01-23-2018, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I recently saw the news about the Satantango restoration. I hope this means a CC Blu-ray release down the line.

It's coming from Arbelos (formerly known as Cinelicious Pics)

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ght=satantango

Abdrewes · 01-23-2018, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's coming from Arbelos (formerly known as Cinelicious Pics)

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ght=satantango

Oh sweet! Thanks

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01-22-2018, 07:26 PM	#173126
TajSamKojiJesam Active Member Member since:Oct 2017 Location:Pula, Croatia	It could be because Jeanne Dielman has a rigid, methodical structure to its slowness while Stalker, and other Tarkovsky films, have a very loose formation and not clearly defined pacing.

01-22-2018, 08:17 PM	#173127
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	Here was my Criterion ballot- Best Cover Art (Give me 1) 1. Jabberwocky Worst Cover Art (Give me 1) 1. Election Favorite Blind Purchase (Give me 1) 1. Ghost World Best Catalog Upgrade (DVD to Blu-ray) (Give me 1) 1. Straw Dogs Best New Spine (Give me 3) 1. Ghost World 2. The Before Trilogy 3. Jabberwocky Best Box Set (Give me 1) 1. The Before Trilogy Best Release of the Year (Give me 5) 1. Ghost World 2. The Before Trilogy 3. Straw Dogs 4. Blow Up 5. Being There Whom do you want to see in the Criterion closet? (Give me 1 person) Me! I think Criterion should release a blu-ray for Gorillaz including music videos, short films, live performances, interviews, etc. (Give me 1 musician or Band).

01-22-2018, 08:22 PM	#173129
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:816 Trading Score:255	Had some free time yesterday and was able to watch Videodrome and Repo Man. I pretty much had free reign to rent whatever movies I wanted as a kid in the '80s and I have no idea how I missed these two. I definitely missed out on the opportunity to have these films make their mark on my impressionable mind. Anyway, I enjoyed Videodrome but Repo Man is a new favorite. Just a perfect movie.

01-22-2018, 09:19 PM	#173131
wcrouse Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Vermont 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:310 DVD collection:6	Just received a replacement in the mail for my bronzed Summer Hours disc. I sent it out two weeks ago today, so not bad. Interestingly, as I was putting it into its case I was struck by how thick and substantial the Summer Hours booklet was. Criterion used to really invest in those extras! Now I need to re watch the movie, too, which was very moving the first time.

01-22-2018, 09:27 PM	#173132
mrjohnnyb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Southern New Jersey (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:3371 DVD collection:28	For what it's worth, mine: Best Cover Art 1. *They Live by Night* Worst Cover Art 1. *Election* Favorite Blind Purchase 1. *The Breaking Point* Best Catalog Upgrade (DVD to Blu-ray) 1. *Ugetsu* Best New Spine 1. *They Live by Night* 2. *The Breaking Point* 3. *Stalker* Best Box Set 1. Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, No. 2 Best Release of the Year 1. *They Live by Night* 2. *The Breaking Point* 3. *Stalker* 4. *Mildred Pierce* 5. *Le Samurai*

01-22-2018, 11:35 PM	#173133
amputd Expert Member Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:1013 Blu-ray collection:4239 Blu-ray reviews: 71	I actually think a lot of criterion's cover art is pretty poor. Occasionally they come up with good covers, but I personally wish they would use more of the original theatrical poster art. Of course criterion is not the only company guilty of this and are probably not the worst offenders. Still, it would be nice if labels paid more attention to this instead of doing such a slapdash job.

01-22-2018, 11:57 PM	#173135
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I think we can already award Baal as the winner for worst cover of 2018, I can't see one getting more atrocious looking than this

01-22-2018, 11:58 PM	#173136
Arawn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2015	damn

01-23-2018, 02:27 AM	#173138
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	WebMD links are not allowed per bluray.com forum rules --- I recently saw the news about the Satantango restoration. I hope this means a CC Blu-ray release down the line.

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