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SpiderBaby · 10-23-2010, 04:34 AM

Okay bentvalve,

I was messing with you in my post, thinking someone else would tell you but I guess not.

Fear and Loathing was pretty much confirmed by Criterion for blu through the newsletter. So jump around if you want. Your dream has came true.

tfunk · 10-23-2010, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonski

Thanks for the heads up - just ordered Seven Samurai on-line, along with the free membership, and there's a 15% off coupon floating around as well. $26.34 shipped, and the membership is ready to go!

I just did this exact same thing, except because of tax in Ohio (SHIT!) it's $28.05. Still, not bad, because I was planning to blind buy it regardless (yes, I haven't seen this Seven Samurai yet).

nametag · 10-23-2010, 11:19 AM

Can anyone guess, given Criterion releases in the past, if the BBS set will contain each movie in a separate case, just sort of housed in a slipbox... or will it be a digipack fold-out-type thing?

Belloche · 10-23-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bentvalve

What is your favorite Criterion DVD?

Mine is without question, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" , its a bummer Criterion did not do the blu-ray so this is one movie where I have to have the SD Criterion version and the blu-ray version.

#2 is Seven Samurai, I recently bought the blu-ray but have not watched it yet. I am looking forward to watching this blu-ray because I hear its pretty good.

They really did a great job on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It has some of the best extras I've ever seen. I'm a big fan of Hunter Thompson.

My favorite Criterion DVD is Straw Dogs. A great DVD of one of my favorite movies.

lDlisturb3d · 10-23-2010, 01:47 PM

Playtime (Criterion)

Director: Jacques Tati
Writer: Jacques Tati
Mains: Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, and Georges Montnant

What a remarkable brilliant comedy!

Synopsis: Playtime is about Paris trying to adapt to a new age of technology while hosting is country with American Tourist that add fire to the mass confusion! During the film Monsieur Hulot is just trying to meet this business man but he has allot of trials and tribulations to get through before meeting this mystery man. In addition there are also side stories of many men and women that are completely lost in this new world.

My Take: Even though im not screaming this is the best movie ever made i completely think that this movie is marvelous. The attention to detail and every shot and the amazing cinematography is Grand! This is truly eye candy! What strikes me the most is the era this film was made. How do you think of things like this!?!? This in fact was a very important thing having great sets and amazing cinematography because the lack of talking within the movie. I thought some of the shot was down right hilarious while others made me giggle. But most of all i respect and enjoyed the overall feel of the movie. It truly felt like a Stanley Kurbrick movie with the amazing shots and advance sets.

Conclusion: Playtime is a great movie that one could love and enjoy the attention that was put into the movie. Even though its rather slow and require allot of your attention its still vary rewarding. The musical score is also very noticeable and very addicting. You have all types of comedies out there, dark, stupid, indirect, direct. Playtime offers what is rarely hard to accomplish and that's being Brilliant. Amazing movie that i think will get better through the ages.

Highly Recommended

4.5/5

ccfixx · 10-23-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Unless someone wants to hire me or give me a Modern Times?

CG, your mother and I have been talking (when we're not loving on each other), and well... we've decided to increase your weekly allowance.

You've been a good kid this year and we think you deserve it.

CC

ccfixx · 10-23-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nametag

Can anyone guess, given Criterion releases in the past, if the BBS set will contain each movie in a separate case, just sort of housed in a slipbox... or will it be a digipack fold-out-type thing?

Separate cardboard cases with a slipbox to hold them all... very similar to the John Cassavetes: Five Films and Eric Rohmer's "Six Moral Tales" DVD box sets.

CC

Ghostdude · 10-23-2010, 03:03 PM

Anybody pick up their CRUMB release?

lDlisturb3d · 10-23-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostdude

Anybody pick up their CRUMB release?

I have this on my wishlist.

SpiderBaby · 10-23-2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccfixx

CG, your mother and I have been talking (when we're not loving on each other), and well... we've decided to increase your weekly allowance.

You've been a good kid this year and we think you deserve it.

CC

So I guess my mom didn't tell you I never got allowance as a kid. So it's great Mr. CC gives me allowance at 22.

buffetfroid · 10-23-2010, 05:59 PM

Got an email from Amazon that showed Paths of Glory blu for $22. After I ordered it, looked at other Criterion prices and Paths of Glory was at $30. Wasn't planning to buy it right away but couldn't pass up that price.

keldons · 10-23-2010, 08:17 PM

Saw a folded up sign behind the desk in the media section at the local Barnes and Noble, it said "Criterion Collection 50% off sale" in printed text then "11/1/10" was handwritten and circled under it. It was at the Snellville, GA Barnes and Noble if anyone here happens to visit that one.

reallyagi · 10-23-2010, 08:21 PM

How long does the BN sale usually last? Will it still be active when
America Lost and Found:The BBS Story comes out?

fdm · 10-23-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallyagi

How long does the BN sale usually last? Will it still be active when
America Lost and Found:The BBS Story comes out?

Shaking up magic 8-ball now, here it comes: "Outlook not so good".

SpiderBaby · 10-23-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdm

Shaking up magic 8-ball now, here it comes: "Outlook not so good".

My magic 8-ball tells me to kick your magic 8-balls' a**!

you're right though.

rkish · 10-23-2010, 10:14 PM

Hey CG...two silents and a great classic film available on Nov. 16...

How bad can that be?

DiscoDan · 10-23-2010, 10:15 PM

Does anybody's magic ball have an opinion on if the sale will still be on for Modern Times? I have it preordered for 27.99, but would really like to get it cheaper if possible.

Also, do Criterion titles have a history of being discounted over black friday?

the sordid sentinel · 10-23-2010, 10:39 PM

I hope the sale runs through the release of Night of the Hunter (11/16). I REALLY want to grab that one along with Seven Samurai and Paths of Glory. I guess if I'm out of luck 2 out of 3 won't be bad.

jhiggy23 · 10-23-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawgdaze37

I hope the sale runs through the release of Night of the Hunter (11/16). I REALLY want to grab that one along with Seven Samurai and Paths of Glory. I guess if I'm out of luck 2 out of 3 won't be bad.

It does.

SpiderBaby · 10-23-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkish

Hey CG...two silents and a great classic film available on Nov. 16...

How bad can that be?

3 silents on the 16th (Chaplin, Lang, and Keaton).

I'm prob going to pass on Chaplin unless I find some extra money. Will no doubt get Keaton, Night of the Hunter, and the BBS set in Nov, being some of my fav films. The Metropolis blu I will prob buy before the Chaplin too, so....

I can always wait until Dec to get Metropolis and Modern Times, since I won't be getting anything that month. But as of right now, Night of the Hunter, Sherlock Jr, and the BBS set are must buys for me.

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10-23-2010, 04:34 AM	#17861
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Okay bentvalve, I was messing with you in my post, thinking someone else would tell you but I guess not. Fear and Loathing was pretty much confirmed by Criterion for blu through the newsletter. So jump around if you want. Your dream has came true.

10-23-2010, 11:19 AM	#17863
nametag Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:London, UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:4	Can anyone guess, given Criterion releases in the past, if the BBS set will contain each movie in a separate case, just sort of housed in a slipbox... or will it be a digipack fold-out-type thing?

10-23-2010, 01:47 PM	#17865
lDlisturb3d Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Norfolk, VA Criterion Collection: 33 Steelbooks: 28 Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:464 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews: 127 Trading Score:4	Playtime (Criterion) Director: Jacques Tati Writer: Jacques Tati Mains: Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, and Georges Montnant What a remarkable brilliant comedy! Synopsis: Playtime is about Paris trying to adapt to a new age of technology while hosting is country with American Tourist that add fire to the mass confusion! During the film Monsieur Hulot is just trying to meet this business man but he has allot of trials and tribulations to get through before meeting this mystery man. In addition there are also side stories of many men and women that are completely lost in this new world. *My Take: Even though im not screaming this is the best movie ever made i completely think that this movie is marvelous. The attention to detail and every shot and the amazing cinematography is Grand! This is truly eye candy! What strikes me the most is the era this film was made. How do you think of things like this!?!? This in fact was a very important thing having great sets and amazing cinematography because the lack of talking within the movie. I thought some of the shot was down right hilarious while others made me giggle. But most of all i respect and enjoyed the overall feel of the movie. It truly felt like a Stanley Kurbrick movie with the amazing shots and advance sets. Conclusion: Playtime is a great movie that one could love and enjoy the attention that was put into the movie. Even though its rather slow and require allot of your attention its still vary rewarding. The musical score is also very noticeable and very addicting. You have all types of comedies out there, dark, stupid, indirect, direct. Playtime offers what is rarely hard to accomplish and that's being Brilliant. Amazing movie that i think will get better through the ages. Highly Recommended* 4.5/5

10-23-2010, 03:03 PM	#17868
Ghostdude Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010	Anybody pick up their CRUMB release?

10-23-2010, 05:59 PM	#17871
buffetfroid Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:294 DVD collection:1	Got an email from Amazon that showed Paths of Glory blu for $22. After I ordered it, looked at other Criterion prices and Paths of Glory was at $30. Wasn't planning to buy it right away but couldn't pass up that price.

10-23-2010, 08:17 PM	#17872
keldons Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	Saw a folded up sign behind the desk in the media section at the local Barnes and Noble, it said "Criterion Collection 50% off sale" in printed text then "11/1/10" was handwritten and circled under it. It was at the Snellville, GA Barnes and Noble if anyone here happens to visit that one.

10-23-2010, 08:21 PM	#17873
reallyagi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:5	How long does the BN sale usually last? Will it still be active when America Lost and Found:The BBS Story comes out?

10-23-2010, 10:14 PM	#17876
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hey CG...two silents and a great classic film available on Nov. 16... How bad can that be?

10-23-2010, 10:15 PM	#17877
DiscoDan Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:2	Does anybody's magic ball have an opinion on if the sale will still be on for Modern Times? I have it preordered for 27.99, but would really like to get it cheaper if possible. Also, do Criterion titles have a history of being discounted over black friday?

10-23-2010, 10:39 PM	#17878
the sordid sentinel Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:646 DVD collection:2	I hope the sale runs through the release of Night of the Hunter (11/16). I REALLY want to grab that one along with Seven Samurai and Paths of Glory. I guess if I'm out of luck 2 out of 3 won't be bad.

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