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GeoffOliver · 07-28-2018, 08:38 PM

Polanski’s Macbeth is really good, and very faithful to the play. It’s just very bloody, and there’s some nudity with the witches. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, but we watched it in high school when I was a senior.

Arawn · 07-28-2018, 11:08 PM

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Throne of Blood is also good!

It's the only Macbeth I have.

Doctor Jack · 07-28-2018, 11:19 PM

Watched A Matter of Life and Death for the first time ever today. Wow. This is only my 4th P&P movie I’ve seen, but it jumped right to number 2 for me. Black narcissus is my favorite of theirs but I could see Life and Death possibly overtaking it after a few more viewings. Beautiful restoration. Hopefully Criterion gives us more P&P.

Al_The_Strange · 07-29-2018, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Does anyone have any strong feelings, one way or the other, on Polanski’s version of Macbeth?

After watching Othello last night, I find myself intrigued by the idea of adding more Shakespeare to my collection. I already own Chimes at Midnight.

Also thinking about picking up Lost in America. But I’m concerned about the Albert Brooks factor.

...anyone not like it?

I remember liking Macbeth. I honestly don't like any other Polanski movie, but even he can't screw up that story.

It also helps that it uses genuine locations (Lindesfarne, been there a few times and it's quite a distinctive castle) and the film's acting, props, costumes are all solid. Can't say I ever felt an inkling to revisit the film, but I remember it being good, plain and simple.

Was not a fan of Lost in America, that story moved way too slowly for my liking and only one scene amused me (good ol' number 22). For a road-trip movie, I expected a lot more--doesn't have to be Dumb and Dumber funny, but I do find '86's Something Wild more palatable than LiA.

Ray Jackson · 07-29-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I remember liking Macbeth. I honestly don't like any other Polanski movie, but even he can't screw up that story.

It also helps that it uses genuine locations (Lindesfarne, been there a few times and it's quite a distinctive castle) and the film's acting, props, costumes are all solid. Can't say I ever felt an inkling to revisit the film, but I remember it being good, plain and simple.

Was not a fan of Lost in America, that story moved way too slowly for my liking and only one scene amused me (good ol' number 22). For a road-trip movie, I expected a lot more--doesn't have to be Dumb and Dumber funny, but I do find '86's Something Wild more palatable than LiA.

You don’t like Chinatown?

Ray Jackson · 07-29-2018, 12:34 AM

Last blind buy question...so sorry.

The Age of Innocence vs. A Room With A View?

I don’t know how similar they really are, but there does seem to be some common thread connecting them.

Which one is better IYO?

...I can’t get both.

Hoke Moseley · 07-29-2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Also thinking about picking up Lost in America. But I’m concerned about the Albert Brooks factor.

I have no idea what this means.

Cremildo · 07-29-2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I honestly don't like any other Polanski movie

Which ones have you seen?

Al_The_Strange · 07-29-2018, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

You don’t like Chinatown?

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Which ones have you seen?

I probably should have worded that as "I don't like the ones I've seen."

Chinadown (gave it quite a few tries, but I can't really follow the plot/mystery all that well and I find it incredibly droll. Which is a shame because I do like Jack Nicholson's character/performance and the whole nose-cutting scene, and the cinematography is top-notch, but the story overall just falls flat. Maybe because the stakes of it (water?) doesn't really compel me to care)
Rosemary's Baby (saw a few times, it bores me)
Repulsion (looked good and all, but it bored me and I don't even remember much about it right now)
The Ninth Gate (did like certain aspects of it, but like the other movies I found the actual plotting droll)

The trend I see in all of these is that the films don't have the forward momentum or significant plot hooks that keep me engaged. Macbeth might be the only exception I know of right now, but the plot/pace is inherent to the source.

All that being said, the films do have their beauty and merit and are worth seeing. And yes, I will get to The Pianist some day. I'm not against seeing more of his works, but so far a lot of it failed to truly connect to me.

MifuneFan · 07-29-2018, 02:02 AM

I highly recommend you check out Frantic. It's not top tier Polanski, but I enjoy it quite a bit, and it's a more straightforward movie than most of his others.

Doc Moonlight · 07-29-2018, 02:16 AM

I like Polanski's MACBETH very much, even better than Well's.

Basically, there are two things you need to know: (1) It's very bloody, (2) Lady Macbeth's "Out, out damn spot" soliloquy is performed nude. If this intriguers you, you will probably like it. If not, you probably won't.

Doc Moonlight · 07-29-2018, 02:17 AM

Why is everybody talking about their "final haul"? We've got another week!

diskspinner · 07-29-2018, 02:27 AM

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Why is everybody talking about their "final haul"? We've got another week!

After spending a fortune on criterions, I am thinking spouses are demanding some kind of written promise...We all know it's a farce...

castor · 07-29-2018, 02:39 AM

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Does anyone have any strong feelings, one way or the other, on Polanski’s version of Macbeth?

I love it. I think it's one of Polanski's very best and one of my favorite Criterions.

JackLordsHair · 07-29-2018, 03:34 AM

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Why is everybody talking about their "final haul"? We've got another week!

At various times the last 2 weeks I have had as many as 12 titles in my cart, but decided to "sleep on it" before pulling the trigger as I have a big trip to visit my daughter in TN that I am leaving for on the 31st... I am glad I didn't fall prey to the temptation to go "stupid" and spend that much at one shot on blu's, but tonight I ran to my local B&N and grabbed A Matter of Life and Death, Diabolique, and Erasurehead. I had Lodger in my hands as well but decided to hold off... This "showing restraint thing" really does suck but oh well there will be another sale soon enough.

bdmckinl · 07-29-2018, 03:46 AM

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If you get an Hamlet, get this one

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the current BR screams for a proper 4k restoration.

Or how ‘bout the one that won *Best Picture* yet is nevertheless inexplicably absent:

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Jr7936 · 07-29-2018, 03:49 AM

I like the criterion version of tess that he produced

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I remember liking Macbeth. I honestly don't like any other Polanski movie, but even he can't screw up that story.

It also helps that it uses genuine locations (Lindesfarne, been there a few times and it's quite a distinctive castle) and the film's acting, props, costumes are all solid. Can't say I ever felt an inkling to revisit the film, but I remember it being good, plain and simple.

Was not a fan of Lost in America, that story moved way too slowly for my liking and only one scene amused me (good ol' number 22). For a road-trip movie, I expected a lot more--doesn't have to be Dumb and Dumber funny, but I do find '86's Something Wild more palatable than LiA.

BluRayBuddy98 · 07-29-2018, 04:04 AM

Recently watched Aparajito, the second film in the Apu Trilogy. I’ve seen a lot of people on Letterboxd praise the first one so much, but I loved the second even more. Does anyone else feel this way?

I can’t wait to complete the series. I hope it doesn’t disappoint!

Ray Jackson · 07-29-2018, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BluRayBuddy98

Recently watched Aparajito, the second film in the Apu Trilogy. I’ve seen a lot of people on Letterboxd praise the first one so much, but I loved the second even more. Does anyone else feel this way?

I can’t wait to complete the series. I hope it doesn’t disappoint!

I can't say that I like it more than Pather Panchali, which is a borderline top ten film for me, but Aparajito is really, really, REALLY good.

Apur Sansar might be the best in the trilogy.

...a truly remarkable conclusion.

hoytereden · 07-29-2018, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Does anyone have any strong feelings, one way or the other, on Polanski’s version of Macbeth?

After watching Othello last night, I find myself intrigued by the idea of adding more Shakespeare to my collection. I already own Chimes at Midnight.

Also thinking about picking up Lost in America. But I’m concerned about the Albert Brooks factor.

...anyone not like it?

I do like Lost in America. I haven't seen many Albert Brooks films but this one makes me laugh. The scene between him and Garry Marshall is

[Show spoiler]

Classic! Plus, the movie makes the term "Nest Egg" funny. That's not easy to do.

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07-28-2018, 08:38 PM	#178781
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:1506 DVD collection:332	Polanski’s Macbeth is really good, and very faithful to the play. It’s just very bloody, and there’s some nudity with the witches. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, but we watched it in high school when I was a senior.

07-28-2018, 11:19 PM	#178783
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	Watched A Matter of Life and Death for the first time ever today. Wow. This is only my 4th P&P movie I’ve seen, but it jumped right to number 2 for me. Black narcissus is my favorite of theirs but I could see Life and Death possibly overtaking it after a few more viewings. Beautiful restoration. Hopefully Criterion gives us more P&P.

07-29-2018, 12:34 AM	#178786
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Last blind buy question...so sorry. The Age of Innocence vs. A Room With A View? I don’t know how similar they really are, but there does seem to be some common thread connecting them. Which one is better IYO? ...I can’t get both.

07-29-2018, 02:02 AM	#178790
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 highly recommend you check out Frantic. It's not top tier Polanski, but I enjoy it quite a bit, and it's a more straightforward movie than most of his others.

07-29-2018, 02:16 AM	#178791
Doc Moonlight Expert Member Member since:Jun 2013 Trading Score:2	I like Polanski's MACBETH very much, even better than Well's. Basically, there are two things you need to know: (1) It's very bloody, (2) Lady Macbeth's "Out, out damn spot" soliloquy is performed nude. If this intriguers you, you will probably like it. If not, you probably won't.

07-29-2018, 02:17 AM	#178792
Doc Moonlight Expert Member Member since:Jun 2013 Trading Score:2	Why is everybody talking about their "final haul"? We've got another week!

07-29-2018, 04:04 AM	#178798
BluRayBuddy98 Active Member Member since:Nov 2016 Trading Score:7	Recently watched Aparajito, the second film in the Apu Trilogy. I’ve seen a lot of people on Letterboxd praise the first one so much, but I loved the second even more. Does anyone else feel this way? I can’t wait to complete the series. I hope it doesn’t disappoint!

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