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senseabove · 11-16-2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by professorwho

My bad. I mis-remembered a little. I could go for either release, but I’m hoping Criterion uses a new transfer, but I think they’ll use the same one as the UK BD- right?

Should do. It's the Fassbinder Foundation's restoration.

jcs913 · 11-16-2018, 12:19 AM

I have finally seen the day when CC upgrade Berlin Alexanderplatz... Funny, as if I remember, they said they were not going to years ago, as it is 1080i. I guess that has changed. Glad I sold my set off a year ago, as I have seen it twice and was tempted to pick up the UK edition for a future viewing. Glad I didn't pick it up. IMO, any Clouzot is a great film, so that is a must. The others, except the Bergman (Box Set already), are very nice surprises too. The Berlin set is definitely a sale item, as I am not in a hurry to view it and can wait, but the Clouzot is a go. Great month CC..

Dailyan · 11-16-2018, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by professorwho

I don't get it either. I rarely blind buy titles, but new announcements make me curious about titles

Blind buys are my bread and butter.

StarDestroyer52 · 11-16-2018, 12:44 AM

To each their own, but blind buys are my specialty.

Cremildo · 11-16-2018, 12:47 AM

Mine too. I have no other (legal) means to watch those movies.

professorwho · 11-16-2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

Blind buys are my bread and butter.

I take it back- I do blind buy, but I don’t really buy Blus on a constant basis. It’s mainly if I find a good deal, or if I want something when it releases. I have a wishlist (which I should add here to the database to make it easier), but I don’t generally go after titles specifically at a time.

Abdrewes · 11-16-2018, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dkelly26666

Indeed. And "The Damned".

Yes. That movie has been so hard to track down.

DaBargainHunta · 11-16-2018, 01:10 AM

Warning: Potentially unpopular opinion

This is amazing art for a movie I absolutely detested at the time I saw it. Then again, I have never understood the acclaim for Danny Glover as any kind of major acting talent. Sure, Lethal Weapon is fun and all, but I don't see what the big deal is about Glover. I'm sure both of these opinions are unpopular ones. So be it.

Dailyan · 11-16-2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

I have never understood the acclaim for Danny Glover as any kind of major acting talent. Sure, Lethal Weapon is fun and all, but I don't see what the big deal is about Glover.

DaBargainHunta · 11-16-2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

[Show spoiler]

Snicket · 11-16-2018, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

Warning: Potentially unpopular opinion

This is amazing art for a movie I absolutely detested at the time I saw it. Then again, I have never understood the acclaim for Danny Glover as any kind of major acting talent. Sure, Lethal Weapon is fun and all, but I don't see what the big deal is about Glover. I'm sure both of these opinions are unpopular ones. So be it.

A cool secret is that you don’t have to share any and every opinion that comes into your head, even though you have the tools at your disposal. Please don’t spread this around though, keep it on the DL.

DaBargainHunta · 11-16-2018, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

A cool secret is that you don’t have to share any and every opinion that comes into your head, even though you have the tools at your disposal. Please don’t spread this around though, keep it on the DL.

Thanks, Lemony, but all *I* see in Danny Glover is an astoundingly mediocre, wholly overrated, completely one-dimensional performer.

To Sleep with Anger is an aimless slog, but I'm not sure if I can blame Glover for that one. In another actor's hands though, it might have worked for me.

Still, I have to admit, if Criterion released a poster of that sweet cover art, I'd probably buy it and try to force myself to like the movie.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2018, 02:12 AM

I’m watching Breaking the Waves tonight for the first time.

If I see so much as a single dildo and/or mutilated clitoris or if I’m tempted to asphyxiate myself after it’s over, then I will expurgate Lars von Trier from my cinematic journey.

...never to be seen or heard from again.

deadsincebirth · 11-16-2018, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I’m watching Breaking the Waves tonight for the first time.

If I see so much as a single dildo and/or mutilated clitoris or if I’m tempted to asphyxiate myself after it’s over, then I will expurgate Lars von Trier from my cinematic journey.

...never to be seen or heard from again.

Just the regular Von Trier fare.

[Show spoiler]

The post-Lars suicide hotline is standing by...

deadsincebirth · 11-16-2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mediocre

I really dug Killer of Sheep so I'll be blind buying it. Wish I had the first hand knowledge to recommend it. Cover art looks fantastic, too.

Many thanks! I just bought the Killer of Sheep DVD since it's regarded well by critics. Most of my blu-ray purchases are blind buys.

movieeddie · 11-16-2018, 03:05 AM

Folks.Death In Venice is a master class in filmmaking.A masterpiece of a film.Highly recommended.Day 1 for me.First time on blu.Thank you Criterion.

Sommerswerd · 11-16-2018, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Mine too. I have no other (legal) means to watch those movies.

You should check out your local library. My city's library has probably 70% of the entire Criterion lineup available to check out for free. Many on both DVD and Blu-ray. New titles are added to the catalog every month. They even have the entire Zatoichi boxset which you can check out all at once. I own probably over 60 Criterion titles and less than 5 were blind-buys.

ravenus · 11-16-2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

The Bergman release is sort of a waste. I would think most people who are interested in Bergman titles will get the box set.

Not everyone wants to keep multi-dipping for incremental visual improvements and a fancy box. I would prefer to get titles I am specifically interested in and don't already have.

Kyle15 · 11-16-2018, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by caiman

Why? Those who buy the set don't need to worry about the single releases, and those not buying the set now have the ability to pick and choose. What's the issue?

I'm not claiming it to be an "issue." I said I understand why they're doing it too because it's extremely obvious.

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Originally Posted by Snicket

A cool secret is that you don’t have to share any and every opinion that comes into your head, even though you have the tools at your disposal. Please don’t spread this around though, keep it on the DL.

This is so predictable coming from you.

Arawn · 11-16-2018, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sommerswerd

They even have the entire Zatoichi boxset which you can check out all at once.

I would not have seen that coming

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11-16-2018, 12:19 AM	#181502
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:576	I have finally seen the day when CC upgrade Berlin Alexanderplatz... Funny, as if I remember, they said they were not going to years ago, as it is 1080i. I guess that has changed. Glad I sold my set off a year ago, as I have seen it twice and was tempted to pick up the UK edition for a future viewing. Glad I didn't pick it up. IMO, any Clouzot is a great film, so that is a must. The others, except the Bergman (Box Set already), are very nice surprises too. The Berlin set is definitely a sale item, as I am not in a hurry to view it and can wait, but the Clouzot is a go. Great month CC..

11-16-2018, 12:44 AM	#181504
StarDestroyer52 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2016 Location:In a galaxy far, far away.... 4K collection:508 Blu-ray collection:3254 DVD collection:233 MA collection:5 Digital collection:11 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	To each their own, but blind buys are my specialty.

11-16-2018, 12:47 AM	#181505
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51	Mine too. I have no other (legal) means to watch those movies.

11-16-2018, 01:10 AM	#181508
DaBargainHunta Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Parts Unknown - because I blabbed about Mars! Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:30	Warning: Potentially unpopular opinion This is amazing art for a movie I absolutely detested at the time I saw it. Then again, I have never understood the acclaim for Danny Glover as any kind of major acting talent. Sure, Lethal Weapon is fun and all, but I don't see what the big deal is about Glover. I'm sure both of these opinions are unpopular ones. So be it.

11-16-2018, 02:12 AM	#181513
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	I’m watching Breaking the Waves tonight for the first time. If I see so much as a single dildo and/or mutilated clitoris or if I’m tempted to asphyxiate myself after it’s over, then I will expurgate Lars von Trier from my cinematic journey. ...never to be seen or heard from again.

11-16-2018, 03:05 AM	#181516
movieeddie Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	Folks.Death In Venice is a master class in filmmaking.A masterpiece of a film.Highly recommended.Day 1 for me.First time on blu.Thank you Criterion.

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