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italy12 · 10-15-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Standard plastic cases SUCK! They get all marked up and scratched. I'm being serious. Anybody else's front covers of plastic cases get all scratched and you get pissed? Cardboard is the way to go.

Nope! Love the look of uniformity on my shelf...Breathless, The Leopard and soon to be added Seven Samurai and The Night of the Hunter will all look rather awkward.

But who cares, right? They all have that cute little C on the upper left corner.

Packaging, schmackaging.

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Nope! Love the look of uniformity on my shelf...Breathless, The Leopard and soon to be added Seven Samurai and The Night of the Hunter will all look rather awkward.

But who cares, right? They all have that cute little C on the upper left corner.

Packaging, schmackaging.

Your clear cases don't have scratches on them?

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Can we guess what CassavetesGodard's mom looks like?

Wes Anderson with boobs. Oh, that's wrong. Just Wes Anderson. You don't need the boobs part to look like a girl.

whbinder · 10-15-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Sooooooo... now, what do we talk about?

CC

Well, here's an interesting point. L’enfance nue was released on August 17th. That was the last DVD exclusive title announced.

Spine numbers 535 (Mr. Lawrence) through 552 (Broadcast News) are all on Blu. 18 consecutive titles is pretty nice.

McCrutchy · 10-15-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Wes Anderson with boobs. Oh, that's wrong. Just Wes Anderson. You don't need the boobs part to look like a girl.

See now, that's just not right. Wes Anderson looks as though he would curl up in a fetal position if he listened to White Zombie...

On a Criterion note, I have to admit that I am really looking forward to the Basil Dearden Eclipse set. I haven't seen any of his films, but I love classic British cinema.

Beta Man · 10-15-2010, 07:24 PM

This may be an ignorant question (and googling won't help me since I don't really know what to make of box-office and home video sales) but I have Broadcast News on DVD, and I find most of my friends haven't seen it, and many haven't even heard of it....... does it have a fairly strong following with the average movie-goer?

Pyoko · 10-15-2010, 07:24 PM

Yes, Army of Shadows! Finally!

Haven't seen anything by Samuel Fuller but can't say I'm very interested. Also those covers are horrendous (design is OK, but those colours...

)

captveg · 10-15-2010, 07:25 PM

I just bought Army of Shadows in the most recent B&N sale thinking it may be too closely connected to the StudioCanal licensing issues, but I will be gladly buying the Blu-ray!

I'm in for Broadcast News as well.

I like the Fuller films, but not enough to own. Robinson Crusoe on Mars was interesting, but not my sentiment. Haven't seen the Eclipse set films.

ccfixx · 10-15-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyoko

Haven't seen anything by Samuel Fuller but can't say I'm very interested. Also those covers are horrendous (design is OK, but those colours...

)

Good lord, go see yourself some Sam Fuller stuff right now!!!

And to counter-attack your "ridiculous" comment... those covers by Daniel Clowes are wonderful!!! He created the "Ghost World" comic, and his style is most welcomed for those covers.

CC

ChadFL · 10-15-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

This may be an ignorant question (and googling won't help me since I don't really know what to make of box-office and home video sales) but I have Broadcast News on DVD, and I find most of my friends haven't seen it, and many haven't even heard of it....... does it have a fairly strong following with the average movie-goer?

Ehh... it's possible. If by "average movie-goer" you mean people who went to see BOTH cuts of Avatar, Marmaduke and Pink Panther 2 then no, it's not for them. If they have at least some taste in movies then ya, they might enjoy it.

ccfixx · 10-15-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Wes Anderson with boobs.

C'mon, don't tease us... she doesn't look THAT good, does she???

CC

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2010, 07:34 PM

The only thing I get out of the Robinson Crusoe on Mars blu release is:

No one should ever say crap about releasing a movie to blu that didn't sell well on Criterion dvd. If they put this out, they should be able to release 90% of their stuff to blu without no "it didn't sell well".

And the Army of Shadows (Studio Canal) release let's me know:

They SHOULD be able to release Elevator to the Gallows! Now Criterion! Do it now!

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

C'mon, don't tease us... she doesn't look THAT good, does she???

CC

Owen Wilson with boobs then?

italy12 · 10-15-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Your clear cases don't have scratches on them?

No, they sit on my shelf, shrink-wrapped, and after I open each one, I bring it back to Best Buy where I use their shrink wrap machine to seal it back up.

No scratches

Actually, I guess I've just been either real lucky or real careful. I don't have that problem with any of my Blus. As a matter of fact, it is the cardboard slipcases that are more noticably damaged than anything else.

ccfixx · 10-15-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Owen Wilson with boobs then?

Same nose, too???

CC

whbinder · 10-15-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

This may be an ignorant question (and googling won't help me since I don't really know what to make of box-office and home video sales) but I have Broadcast News on DVD, and I find most of my friends haven't seen it, and many haven't even heard of it....... does it have a fairly strong following with the average movie-goer?

Hmm. I'm not sure exactly how to answer that question. It was a minor hit when it was released. I think most people over 25 or so have heard of it, although I don't think they'd have any interest in going out and renting it right away. I'd roughly compare it's name recognition to Wall Street (before the sequel came along).

But... I mean, how many people have heard of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence or House or Walkabout? Sure some titles and director's have little cult followings, but I think even the Godard lovers and Wes Andersonites are just a small part of the overall "smart film viewer" demographic who generally trusts Criterion.

If you're asking if non-Criterion folks will pick up Broadcast News like they picked up Chasing Amy or Benji Button, I'd say no. I'll pick it up because it's a pretty good film I haven't seen in a while and Criterion reminded me of that.

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Same nose, too???

CC

Sure whatever. I was just calling Wes and Owen girls.

Beta Man · 10-15-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Sure whatever. I was just calling Wes and Owen girls.

Arkadin · 10-15-2010, 08:22 PM

I totally spaced it being announcement day so I'm late to the party today.
anyway, SO excited about "Army of Shadows".
I had the HD DVD, but never tried to watch it since it had no English subs.
and hooray for some Fuller noir, though the dvd case artwork is far superior imo compared with the almost laughable "new" artwork.
I might just have to make some custom covers for those bds.
gotta say I was certainly anticipating some more Chaplin.
I mean I really hope they don't spread all those films over a whole year.
I guess I just need to order the UK discs; I'm ready to see some Chaplin on blu.
also a little surprised at no "Picnic and Hanging Rock" by now.
but most of all I just cannot believe Criterion hasn't given one inkling of a blu-ray of "Brazil".
I would have thought that would have been one of the first 10 titles.
man, I wish they would release that on blu; or hint at it coming; or something.
just got a shipping notice for "Seven Samurai"
life is good.

SpiderBaby · 10-15-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

The MF'in MAN!

Those are not sour grapes, he just got finish watching a Bergman movie. OH SNAP!

10-15-2010, 07:34 PM	#17572
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	The only thing I get out of the Robinson Crusoe on Mars blu release is: No one should ever say crap about releasing a movie to blu that didn't sell well on Criterion dvd. If they put this out, they should be able to release 90% of their stuff to blu without no "it didn't sell well". And the Army of Shadows (Studio Canal) release let's me know: They SHOULD be able to release Elevator to the Gallows! Now Criterion! Do it now! Last edited by SpiderBaby; 10-15-2010 at 07:37 PM.

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10-15-2010, 07:24 PM	#17566
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	This may be an ignorant question (and googling won't help me since I don't really know what to make of box-office and home video sales) but I have Broadcast News on DVD, and I find most of my friends haven't seen it, and many haven't even heard of it....... does it have a fairly strong following with the average movie-goer?

10-15-2010, 07:24 PM	#17567
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	Yes, Army of Shadows! Finally! Haven't seen anything by Samuel Fuller but can't say I'm very interested. Also those covers are horrendous (design is OK, but those colours... )

10-15-2010, 07:25 PM	#17568
captveg Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:472 Blu-ray collection:1709 DVD collection:317 Trading Score:1	I just bought Army of Shadows in the most recent B&N sale thinking it may be too closely connected to the StudioCanal licensing issues, but I will be gladly buying the Blu-ray! I'm in for Broadcast News as well. I like the Fuller films, but not enough to own. Robinson Crusoe on Mars was interesting, but not my sentiment. Haven't seen the Eclipse set films.

10-15-2010, 08:22 PM	#17579
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I totally spaced it being announcement day so I'm late to the party today. anyway, SO excited about "Army of Shadows". I had the HD DVD, but never tried to watch it since it had no English subs. and hooray for some Fuller noir, though the dvd case artwork is far superior imo compared with the almost laughable "new" artwork. I might just have to make some custom covers for those bds. gotta say I was certainly anticipating some more Chaplin. I mean I really hope they don't spread all those films over a whole year. I guess I just need to order the UK discs; I'm ready to see some Chaplin on blu. also a little surprised at no "Picnic and Hanging Rock" by now. but most of all I just cannot believe Criterion hasn't given one inkling of a blu-ray of "Brazil". I would have thought that would have been one of the first 10 titles. man, I wish they would release that on blu; or hint at it coming; or something. just got a shipping notice for "Seven Samurai" life is good.

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