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jw007 · 07-31-2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

That and The Pianist. I'm still miffed that the latter hasn't come out in the States. It's every bit as good as Spielberg's Schindler's List.

No doubt about that. The Pianist is a vastly underrated film. I find myself reaching for that film over Schindler's List far more too. Maybe its just the fact that there's a "rawness" in Polanski's film that Spielberg's film lacks. It's also the lack of melodrama that I find appealing too, as the soundtrack doesn't overpower the scenes in The Pianist (unlike in Spielberg's film).

ticktock60 · 07-31-2018, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Have you seen Visitors? I think its his latest film and its mind blowing, the images are stunning and its very well presented. Would be awesome in the Collection! But the existing US bluray is very high quality!

I have seen Visitors. On the big screen no less, when it came out. It’s a shame that film has since been forgotten.

I heard it’s a good bluray. Waiting for it to go down in price.

taymo016 · 07-31-2018, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

No doubt about that. The Pianist is a vastly underrated film. I find myself reaching for that film over Schindler's List far more too. Maybe its just the fact that there's a "rawness" in Polanski's film that Spielberg's film lacks. It's also the lack of melodrama that I find appealing too, as the soundtrack doesn't overpower the scenes in The Pianist (unlike in Spielberg's film).

The soundtrack for The Pianist is superb. The Chopin pieces just accompany the desolate loneliness and worry Szpilman and his family feel. It also reminds me of winter, the season that occasionally evokes the same feelings.

Then at the end you get the beautiful full orchestra piece, and its like a big middle finger to the Nazis.

Blu Velvet · 07-31-2018, 05:37 AM

I just ordered a bunch of Altman films at the Barnes sale. I was surprised The Long Goodbye hasn’t received a Criterion release. Do you think we’ll ever see one?

senseabove · 07-31-2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Velvet

I just ordered a bunch of Altman films at the Barnes sale. I was surprised The Long Goodbye hasn’t received a Criterion release. Do you think we’ll ever see one?

Kino in the US:

Arrow in the UK:

theater dreamer · 07-31-2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

No doubt about that. The Pianist is a vastly underrated film. I find myself reaching for that film over Schindler's List far more too. Maybe its just the fact that there's a "rawness" in Polanski's film that Spielberg's film lacks. It's also the lack of melodrama that I find appealing too, as the soundtrack doesn't overpower the scenes in The Pianist (unlike in Spielberg's film).

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Originally Posted by taymo016

The soundtrack for The Pianist is superb. The Chopin pieces just accompany the desolate loneliness and worry Szpilman and his family feel. It also reminds me of winter, the season that occasionally evokes the same feelings.

Then at the end you get the beautiful full orchestra piece, and its like a big middle finger to the Nazis.

In my humble opinion, The Pianist is one of the true masterpieces of the new century, thus far. Adrien Brody's performance is not only magnificent, he had to beat out four previous Oscar winners (Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicolas Cage, Jack Nicholson and Michael Caine) to do it. That foursome have combined to take home nine gold statues. That's some pretty fierce competition.

Blu Velvet · 07-31-2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by senseabove

Kino in the US:

Arrow in the UK:

Thanks. I probably should just suck it up and buy the US release. I could be waiting a long time for a Criterion release.

Sifox211 · 07-31-2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ticktock60

I have seen Visitors. On the big screen no less, when it came out. It’s a shame that film has since been forgotten.

I heard it’s a good bluray. Waiting for it to go down in price.

I saw it in the cinema - it was magnificent, but spoiled by the blue roof lights (in the UK, cinemas are not allowed total darkness because of H&S... no good for a film like this!). It looks great on BD, but imagine a 4K on an OLED telly - that would be something for those inky blacks!

Reddington · 07-31-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

I've already seen these, thanks though. I'm just afraid these might end up breaking on the way here. That's basically why I wanted to know how it's been so far with those that have it.

I bought it in-store so I can't answer your exact question. I can tell you that everything fits nicely and "firmly" where it should, so no reason to assume anything would "break" during shipping unless intentionally abused. I'd be more worried about dings to the outer box during shipping - but even then, you can exchange if anything did happen. I say go for it!

willtopower · 07-31-2018, 12:10 PM

Well, I really did it to myself this time. I watched my copy of L'Avventura last night. Sure enough, I loved it. Does this mean I have to get La Notte and L'eclisse? Or even Red Desert? What about Blow-Up?

Now I did watch Zabriskie Point a couple months ago and I did not particularly enjoy it. I'd say it's simply good, but not interested in buying more films like that.

So which, if any, should I really buy?

I was hoping I was only going to get about seven more criterions this sale, but now I might need up to ten?!

ShellOilJunior · 07-31-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BluRayBuddy98

Finally watched Some Like It Hot on FilmStruck and all I can say is...

When is criterion going to announce its release??

It's not how long you wait, it's who you're waiting for!

zoodermin · 07-31-2018, 01:41 PM

Do you think we'll see Grand Budapest Hotel this year?

CMNPlanet · 07-31-2018, 02:32 PM

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Do you think we'll see Grand Budapest Hotel this year?

Probably not.

Anderson said back during the Spring press tour for Isle of Dogs he hadn't started working on it yet.

FilmNerdJamie · 07-31-2018, 04:33 PM

Curious what will be the next Kubrick film to go Criterion.

Doctorossi · 07-31-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Curious what will be the next Kubrick film to go Criterion.

I hope it's Lolita since WB can't seem to be bothered to release it.

Reddington · 07-31-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I hope it's Lolita since WB can't seem to be bothered to release it.

You mean an upgrade on this?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lolita-Blu-ray/15355/

Doctorossi · 07-31-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddington

You mean an upgrade on this?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lolita-Blu-ray/15355/

Yes. Years ago, they strongly hinted that one would be forthcoming, but it never materialized.

Aside from that and Eyes Wide Shut, I think most Kubrick is very well represented on Blu-ray (or will be very soon), so I honestly don't think I have any interest in additional rights going to Criterion until they get off their butts and start releasing UHD discs. I don't want to buy an interim Blu-ray and then continue waiting for a 4K release.

Extremis · 07-31-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Curious what will be the next Kubrick film to go Criterion.

Hopeful a loaded release of The Shining with both cuts, a jam packed disc of supplements and a thick book of Kubrick archive material and essays.

traths · 07-31-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Curious what will be the next Kubrick film to go Criterion.

I'm pretty sure it's going to be Lolita.

gregmtl92 · 07-31-2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Curious what will be the next Kubrick film to go Criterion.

The Shining would be a good choice for their first UHD release!

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07-31-2018, 05:37 AM	#178864
Blu Velvet Junior Member Member since:Jan 2012	I just ordered a bunch of Altman films at the Barnes sale. I was surprised The Long Goodbye hasn’t received a Criterion release. Do you think we’ll ever see one?

07-31-2018, 12:10 PM	#178870
willtopower Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2014 Location:California 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:38	Well, I really did it to myself this time. I watched my copy of L'Avventura last night. Sure enough, I loved it. Does this mean I have to get La Notte and L'eclisse? Or even Red Desert? What about Blow-Up? Now I did watch Zabriskie Point a couple months ago and I did not particularly enjoy it. I'd say it's simply good, but not interested in buying more films like that. So which, if any, should I really buy? I was hoping I was only going to get about seven more criterions this sale, but now I might need up to ten?!

07-31-2018, 01:41 PM	#178872
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	Do you think we'll see Grand Budapest Hotel this year?

07-31-2018, 04:33 PM	#178874
FilmNerdJamie Active Member Member since:Jun 2018	Curious what will be the next Kubrick film to go Criterion.

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