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ravenus · 03-03-2018, 04:04 PM

Saw Topsy-Turvy last night (finished this morning) on a Criterion DVD passed on by a friend that upgraded to the blu. I wouldn't have thought that Mike Leigh with his penchant for contemporary working class British bittersweet dramas / comedies (Naked, Secrets & Lies, Life is Sweet) would have been an apt choice for a lush period piece about Gilbert & Sullivan, the acclaimed music theater duo that preceded Rodgers and Hammerstein. But Topsy Turvy is a colorful fun romp that looks at the partnership, as well as the individual lives of the writer-composer duo of numerous comic operas. Writer Gilbert (a wonderfully controlled Jim Broadbent) is given perhaps a little more center-stage with attention paid to his constant self-doubt and easily injured ego, but composer Sullivan (Allan Corduner), with his bohemian lifestyle and aspirations of more profound artistry, also comes across well. These two stalwarts are buoyed up by a wonderful supporting cast, many of who play the actors of the theater troupe they work for. Leigh favorite Timothy Spall gives another terrific turn as the actor Richard Temple (playing in a kimono the lead of their popular Japanese flavored opera The Mikado). This musical looks and sounds wonderful, and while it might be guilty of hinting rather than probing into the darker side of the theater world, it remains a warm-hearted charming enterprise, and gorgeous to boot. This goes to my blu-ray wishlist

dancerslegs · 03-03-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

/u/herky140 on Reddit made Criterion Covers for all the Best Picture nominees (plus Florida Project). They're amazing.

[Show spoiler]

These all suck.

Doctor Jack · 03-03-2018, 07:01 PM

Tried to watch Tom Jones today. Blind bought it. Made it about 45 mins and turned it off. This was not for me at all. Hopefully I can sell it quickly.

the sordid sentinel · 03-03-2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

It's easily my favorite film. It's one of those 3+ hour films that keeps you entertained from beginning to end. I usually pop my Blu in 2 or 3 times a year. Not to mention the extras give even more great insight to Seven Samurai.

Without a doubt..3 hrs. + just cruises by. Nice mention of the extras as well, they are outstanding.

CyberpunkCentral · 03-03-2018, 08:04 PM

Sweet Jesus! Buying two Criterion films at the same time makes me feel like a kid on Christmas.

jshaide · 03-03-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Tried to watch Tom Jones today. Blind bought it. Made it about 45 mins and turned it off. This was not for me at all. Hopefully I can sell it quickly.

Gimme

sawdustandtinsel · 03-03-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

I received my flash sale shipment, but I ended up getting a wrong disc. I ordered Following, but Criterion sent me the Blu-Ray of A Brighter Summer Day instead. I'm hearing incredible things about it, however, so I might just hang on to it instead. Thoughts?

I would also keep A Brighter Summer Day. Aside from what the others have said it's worth noting the commentary track by Tony Rayns is phenomenal.

Doctor Jack · 03-03-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaide

Gimme

If you want to buy it, PM me.

jlk5844 · 03-03-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

I would also keep A Brighter Summer Day. Aside from what the others have said it's worth noting the commentary track by Tony Rayns is phenomenal.

Speaking of commentaries, anyone listen to the one on The Silence of the Lambs? How was it?

mja345 · 03-03-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Tried to watch Tom Jones today. Blind bought it. Made it about 45 mins and turned it off. This was not for me at all. Hopefully I can sell it quickly.

"Tom Jones" is a good film, not great. I think a lot of people, given that it's a BP winner (although a lot of recent BP winners are complete shit), expect a masterpiece, but it's basically a lighthearted farce. The early Albert Finney film that is a masterpiece IMO is "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning".

Scottie · 03-03-2018, 10:15 PM

Janus Films tweeted a still from Fallen Angels a couple of days ago.

It's not a solid indication of an upcoming release, but it has been rumored.

Scottie · 03-03-2018, 10:16 PM

Eight Hours Don't Make a Day poster

moviebuff75 · 03-04-2018, 12:37 AM

I am afraid to buy Seven Samurai. I read that it was revently restored in 4K.

Poya · 03-04-2018, 01:59 AM

That Get Out design is brilliant.

Bates_Motel · 03-04-2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff75

I am afraid to buy Seven Samurai. I read that it was revently restored in 4K.

A LOT of movies have been restored in 4K (and Criterion has used some of those masters), but that doesn't mean 4K discs are coming.

Scottie · 03-04-2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

A LOT of movies have been restored in 4K (and Criterion has used some of those masters), but that doesn't mean 4K discs are coming.

They did re-release Playtime and Monterey Pop, though, after both underwent 4K digital restorations.

Judging from the Janus website, it appears that Belle de Jour and several Bergman titles (if not all) will be re-released, too.

deepscan · 03-04-2018, 05:39 AM

Speaking of cartoon clues which I am sure you have seen a new one this week...today I was thinking about one that had a bowl of soup with the letters “E”, “R”, “M”, “A”, and “N”, arranged in some strange way that the most inept of fans can actually make out the word RAMEN. The bowl of soup would have the letters 4K written on it.

StarDestroyer52 · 03-04-2018, 05:49 AM

Just picked up Safety Last! as its still $18 on Amazon.

starman15317 · 03-04-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

Contact Criterion. In all likelihood they'll send you Following like you ordered and let you keep A Brighter Summer Day gratis.

I think I'll do that, thanks!

jlk5844 · 03-04-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mja345

"Tom Jones" is a good film, not great. I think a lot of people, given that it's a BP winner (although a lot of recent BP winners are complete shit), expect a masterpiece, but it's basically a lighthearted farce. The early Albert Finney film that is a masterpiece IMO is "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning".

Really? I don't agree with the winners every year, maybe most years, and the two films I want to win this year won't have a chance, but I think the recent winners are good, if not great films. Problems with the Academy aside, I think it's pretty rare that they give the award to a complete stinker. Now, there are several odd nominees throughout its 90 years.

As for Tom Jones, haven't seen it but from what I've read about it yeah I am surprised it won based purely on the kind of film it is. That year wasn't great for nominees though. However, there were great films that weren't even nominated: The Great Escape, Charade, The Birds, 8½, The Leopard, Contempt, High and Low, The Silence, etc.

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03-03-2018, 04:04 PM	#174321
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	Saw Topsy-Turvy last night (finished this morning) on a Criterion DVD passed on by a friend that upgraded to the blu. I wouldn't have thought that Mike Leigh with his penchant for contemporary working class British bittersweet dramas / comedies (Naked, Secrets & Lies, Life is Sweet) would have been an apt choice for a lush period piece about Gilbert & Sullivan, the acclaimed music theater duo that preceded Rodgers and Hammerstein. But Topsy Turvy is a colorful fun romp that looks at the partnership, as well as the individual lives of the writer-composer duo of numerous comic operas. Writer Gilbert (a wonderfully controlled Jim Broadbent) is given perhaps a little more center-stage with attention paid to his constant self-doubt and easily injured ego, but composer Sullivan (Allan Corduner), with his bohemian lifestyle and aspirations of more profound artistry, also comes across well. These two stalwarts are buoyed up by a wonderful supporting cast, many of who play the actors of the theater troupe they work for. Leigh favorite Timothy Spall gives another terrific turn as the actor Richard Temple (playing in a kimono the lead of their popular Japanese flavored opera The Mikado). This musical looks and sounds wonderful, and while it might be guilty of hinting rather than probing into the darker side of the theater world, it remains a warm-hearted charming enterprise, and gorgeous to boot. This goes to my blu-ray wishlist

03-03-2018, 07:01 PM	#174323
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	Tried to watch Tom Jones today. Blind bought it. Made it about 45 mins and turned it off. This was not for me at all. Hopefully I can sell it quickly.

03-03-2018, 08:04 PM	#174325
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6	Sweet Jesus! Buying two Criterion films at the same time makes me feel like a kid on Christmas.

03-03-2018, 10:15 PM	#174331
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Janus Films tweeted a still from Fallen Angels a couple of days ago. It's not a solid indication of an upcoming release, but it has been rumored.

03-03-2018, 10:16 PM	#174332
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Eight Hours Don't Make a Day poster

03-04-2018, 12:37 AM	#174333
moviebuff75 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1499 DVD collection:14	I am afraid to buy Seven Samurai. I read that it was revently restored in 4K.

03-04-2018, 01:59 AM	#174334
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	That Get Out design is brilliant.

03-04-2018, 05:39 AM	#174337
deepscan Active Member Member since:Oct 2017	Speaking of cartoon clues which I am sure you have seen a new one this week...today I was thinking about one that had a bowl of soup with the letters “E”, “R”, “M”, “A”, and “N”, arranged in some strange way that the most inept of fans can actually make out the word RAMEN. The bowl of soup would have the letters 4K written on it.

03-04-2018, 05:49 AM	#174338
StarDestroyer52 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2016 Location:In a galaxy far, far away.... 4K collection:508 Blu-ray collection:3254 DVD collection:233 MA collection:5 Digital collection:11 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just picked up Safety Last! as its still $18 on Amazon.

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