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Rzzzz · 07-23-2018, 03:16 AM

I've noticed a lot of posts predicting a Freaks announcement. Does any one know if Criterion has this title? Thanks in advance....

anthonyls · 07-23-2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I just blind bought Mike Leigh’s Naked at the Noble.

I assume there’s a lot of nudity in it.

That was a big selling point for me.

Hmmmm, I think you might be slightly disappointed. I don't think there is any nudity in it... however it is a great film. The word "naked" refers to the raw emotions evoked from the main characters. It's a bit of a "punk-rock" acting movie.

Rzzzz · 07-23-2018, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I just blind bought Mike Leigh’s Naked at the Noble.

I assume there’s a lot of nudity in it.

That was a big selling point for me.

I’ve also heard that it’s dripping with nihilism and despair.

Anyone love or hate this film?

Can anyone confirm that we get to see David Thewlis naked?

...i’m a big fan of David Thewlis.

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Welcome back Ray,
if you are looking for nudity may I recommend Desperate Living (1977) ? Hopefully a soon to be Criterion release (after Polyester)....

demonknight · 07-23-2018, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I've noticed a lot of posts predicting a Freaks announcement. Does any one know if Criterion has this title? Thanks in advance....

It’s gone mysteriously OOP like many Warner Criterion titles have before announcements. It’s also been replaced in a 4 pack with The Haunting, House of Wax, & Jekyll and Hyde (1941) by another film

Rzzzz · 07-23-2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by demonknight

It’s gone mysteriously OOP like many Warner Criterion titles have before announcements. It’s also been replaced in a 4 pack with The Haunting, House of Wax, & Jekyll and Hyde (1941) by another film

Thanks for the info. Although I appreciate WAC and I LOVE the DVD with all the care and extras, I REALLY hope Criterion releases this on blu. Watching the DVD though gives me the same concern I have about The Thing From Another World. That is, some of the scenes really stand out as damaged in the DVDs and I wonder if they are beyond repair. I would be ok if they released them anyway, like the roadshow version of its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World with a "warning" so to speak. Criterion got a ton of crap for that roadshow version from ignorant non fans so they will probably be hesitant to go that route again.....

Ray Jackson · 07-23-2018, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyls

Hmmmm, I think you might be slightly disappointed. I don't think there is any nudity in it... however it is a great film. The word "naked" refers to the raw emotions evoked from the main characters. It's a bit of a "punk-rock" acting movie.

That seems like false advertising to me.

We don’t have double entendres or fancy metaphors where I come from.

Where I come from, we say what we mean and we mean what what we say.

...and we like to party.

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zoodermin · 07-23-2018, 04:52 AM

My final B&N order was:

The Age of Innocence.
The Silence of the Lambs.
A Matter of Life and Death.
The Breakfast Club.
Elevator to the Gallows.
His Girl Friday.

I've only seen Lambs and Breakfast, the rest are blind-buys, but I'm pretty sure I've made some good choices!

Bates_Motel · 07-23-2018, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I've noticed a lot of posts predicting a Freaks announcement. Does any one know if Criterion has this title? Thanks in advance....

Criterion has also stated they have a bunch of pre-code WB titles.

RCRochester · 07-23-2018, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

That seems like false advertising to me.

We don’t have double entendres or fancy metaphors where I come from.

Where I come from, we say what we mean and we mean what what we say.

...and we like to party.

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Just a heads up in case it's ever released on blu-ray, but this also isn't about what you think it is....

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jshaide · 07-23-2018, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Criterion has also stated they have a bunch of pre-code WB titles.

Oooo, I didn't know there were multiple ones.

Can't wait for those to start popping up.

Richard--W · 07-23-2018, 06:01 AM

My four most-wanted pre-codes under Warner Brothers' control are Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount, 1931) which is astonishing even today, The Mask of Fu Manchu (MGM, 1932) and the two-strip Technicolor thrillers directed by Michael Curtiz for First National Doctor X (1932) and The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933). Each film merits the most amount of money Criterion can spend on them. The DVD's are okay but if Criterion can put hi-def transfers on bluray, that would be wonderful.

senseabove · 07-23-2018, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Criterion has also stated they have a bunch of pre-code WB titles.

Oh? Remember where? Any firmish hints about which?

I know I've heard talk about Freaks and I Am a Fugitive...

hoytereden · 07-23-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by senseabove

Oh? Remember where? Any firmish hints about which?

I know I've heard talk about Freaks and I Am a Fugitive...

Baby Face was another but honestly they've barely scratched the surface for Pre-Code releases on Blu-ray. I say that regarding all studios and distributors.

Sifox211 · 07-23-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

Just a heads up in case it's ever released on blu-ray, but this also isn't about what you think it is....

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And I thought you were going to post this:

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BluRayBuddy98 · 07-23-2018, 12:54 PM

Hey guys, trying to budget so I can only get one. Which one do you all recommend more? Dekalog or the Apu Trilogy? I’ve only seen the first installment in each, and found the Dekalog one intriguing and heartbreaking but a bit tedious.

belcherman · 07-23-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Criterion has also stated they have a bunch of pre-code WB titles.

Criterion mentioned a few years ago that they had some pre-code Warner in the pipeline. Nothing has happened on that front since then and I have long since given up hoping.

Still, I'd love to be surprised.

Jexes23 · 07-23-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

My final B&N order was:

The Age of Innocence.
The Silence of the Lambs.
A Matter of Life and Death.
The Breakfast Club.
Elevator to the Gallows.
His Girl Friday.

I've only seen Lambs and Breakfast, the rest are blind-buys, but I'm pretty sure I've made some good choices!

I will be watching a Matter Of Life and Death for the first time too. I’ve enjoyed all the P&P titles so far so I have high hopes for this one. I just got Elevator to The Gallows also, excited about that one. His Girl Friday is amazing and Hawks is one of my favorite directors. Red River and Only Angels Have Wings are amazing too. I really want The Thing From Another World and a properly restored version of Hatari!. The Age of Innocence was a bore to me. It does star a tandem of one of the best directors and actors of our time, and I know Scorcese most likely did this movie because of his love for Barry Lyndon. While it’s certainly in that vein it doesn’t come close for me, but some people really like it, and the acting is definitely solid.

Jexes23 · 07-23-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Got:

Age of Innocence
Blood Simple
Dr. Strangelove
Hard Day’s Night
Thin Red Line

It was torture! I still want more! Did I make the right choices?

Age of Innocence meh.
Blood Simple Excellent Cohen film. Might be my favorite.
Dr. Strangelove Kubrick is a God.
Hard Day’s Night Have Not Seen
Thin Red Line Strangely have not seen this one either

This is all subjective btw.

Jexes23 · 07-23-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

Got a copy of The Confession at B&N today along with blind buys of Beyond the Hills and Elevator to the Gallows. I'm a big fan of both directors so I figure those were pretty safe. I'm really torn on grabbing The Night Porter and Salo. Anybody wanna go to bat for them? I've passed over them both for years and it just never feels like the right time if that makes any sense.

Haven’t seen the Night Porter, it most likely has some redeeming qualities though but Salo has none. Absolute filth and garbage.

Harry Güchenschlong · 07-23-2018, 03:47 PM

So I finally saw Following and absolutely loved it. Shame that I went so long without ever seeing this film, in fact hadn't even heard of it until recently.

Discovering movies like that are what make the Criterion sales at B&N such a fun little event

07-23-2018, 06:01 AM	#178591
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3002 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	My four most-wanted pre-codes under Warner Brothers' control are Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount, 1931) which is astonishing even today, The Mask of Fu Manchu (MGM, 1932) and the two-strip Technicolor thrillers directed by Michael Curtiz for First National Doctor X (1932) and The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933). Each film merits the most amount of money Criterion can spend on them. The DVD's are okay but if Criterion can put hi-def transfers on bluray, that would be wonderful. Last edited by Richard--W; 07-23-2018 at 06:14 AM.

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07-23-2018, 03:16 AM	#178581
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:544 Blu-ray reviews: 6	I've noticed a lot of posts predicting a Freaks announcement. Does any one know if Criterion has this title? Thanks in advance....

07-23-2018, 04:52 AM	#178587
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	My final B&N order was: The Age of Innocence. The Silence of the Lambs. A Matter of Life and Death. The Breakfast Club. Elevator to the Gallows. His Girl Friday. I've only seen Lambs and Breakfast, the rest are blind-buys, but I'm pretty sure I've made some good choices!

07-23-2018, 12:54 PM	#178595
BluRayBuddy98 Active Member Member since:Nov 2016 Trading Score:7	Hey guys, trying to budget so I can only get one. Which one do you all recommend more? Dekalog or the Apu Trilogy? I’ve only seen the first installment in each, and found the Dekalog one intriguing and heartbreaking but a bit tedious.

07-23-2018, 03:47 PM	#178600
Harry Güchenschlong Expert Member Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Colorado Trading Score:50	So I finally saw Following and absolutely loved it. Shame that I went so long without ever seeing this film, in fact hadn't even heard of it until recently. Discovering movies like that are what make the Criterion sales at B&N such a fun little event

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