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rkish · 11-03-2010, 01:37 AM

Here's a "what if" scenario for you. What if I have a choice of getting either Seven Samurai, Yojimbo/Sanjuro, or 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg...which one(s) should I get?

I'm a big silents fan, but realize the importance of the Kurosawa films.

Given the choice of just the Kurosawa sets...which one should I get?

I'll most likely get the von Sternberg silents...but given the choice of the Kurosawa sets...which one is "the better choice".

This should wake up a few people!

italy12 · 11-03-2010, 01:38 AM

Someone posted a question earlier about who works at a Best Buy...

My part time job is at a Best Buy, and our CC discounts come to about 26 and change. I have not purchased any except for Che, which was actually a great deal!

To be honest, I just got home and I didn't want to go searching back god knows how many pages after today's fiasco. (The fiasco here where the last 10 pages ended up being complete nonsense!! And barely anyone posted about their purchases!!)

billzfan · 11-03-2010, 01:42 AM

I ordered Antichrist from B & N and thinking of getting M as well.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I've never heard of "Raylene" now I'm officially "Out of touch"

For those who made the "oh so funny" accounts......

1) I know who you are.

2) I will ban you.

I realize it was all in good fun..... and you kept your posts confined to just this thread........ But anymore additional accounts FROM ANYONE..... will get you some vacation time.....

Back to posting your "hauls" now

can you PM me who it was? Not going to say out loud. Was very curious. Or if the person can PM me. If not, I wouldn't know who the joke was from, which in turn, didn't work then.

Xerios · 11-03-2010, 02:29 AM

Is there any news about "By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two" getting a plastic case treatment? my OCD is keeping me up at night =P

reallyagi · 11-03-2010, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerios

Is there any news about "By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two" getting a plastic case treatment? my OCD is keeping me up at night =P

This set will never get a replacement case, nor will The Leopard, Breathless or Seven Samurai. The sooner you can accept that, the sooner you can go on with your life.

Tom Hiddleston · 11-03-2010, 03:03 AM

I don't see why you would want more than one account. Unless you were already banned and need a new one. I ordered The Man Who Fell to Earth on ebay, hopefully it will get here this week. I'm also thinking about ordering The Red Shoes and Ride With the Devil. I

sales.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2010, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallyagi

This set will never get a replacement case, nor will The Leopard, Breathless or Seven Samurai. The sooner you can accept that, the sooner you can go on with your life.

Don't forget the awesome cardboard releases of Night of the Hunter and BBS set coming.

reallyagi · 11-03-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Don't forget the awesome cardboard releases of Night of the Hunter and BBS set coming.

Ah yes. I actually like all these new cardboard cases. They look so elegant with my collection. Much better than the first batch of blu-ray digipaks.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by reallyagi

Ah yes. I actually like all these new cardboard cases. They look so elegant with my collection. Much better than the first batch of blu-ray digipaks.

Yes! I want all releases in the new digipaks. I wish Vivre sa vie was a digi.

silentblu · 11-03-2010, 03:32 AM

Looks like I'll be ordering Yojimbo/Sanjuro and Wages of Fear for the B&N sale. I would like to get Breathless, Paths of Glory, Modern Times, and Seven Samurai; except Sherlock Jr/Three Ages and Metropolis come out this month. Have to exercise some control before Black Friday and Christmas.

Beta Man · 11-03-2010, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

and knowing is half the battle.

G.I. Joe references gain you favor

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Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

I've never posted a review in this thread, but I'll do so when I get the new batch this weekend.

I wouldn't say I "Rely on" but I do greatly enjoy user reviews here when I'm looking at adding titles that are blind-buys, but sadly I don't post enough reviews myself, and I really should.

I disagree when people say certain reviewers we have on this site are "Bad". I find certain reviewers have greatly different tastes in films than I do, and that's fine...... It reinforces the fact that there is something for everyone out there. The good Dr.'s reviews have certainly led to many absolutely fantastic blind-buys though..... and I certainly put a lot of weight in his reviews because of that.

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

can you PM me who it was?

No, because that would ruin the pleasure I get from the "inside joke" aspect of it......

I'm going to watch "Mystery Train" again now...... everyone can let me hear all about it if I don't get off my butt and leave a user-review for it...

Weirded Wonder · 11-03-2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I wouldn't say I "Rely on" but I do greatly enjoy user reviews here when I'm looking at adding titles that are blind-buys, but sadly I don't post enough reviews myself, and I really should.

I disagree when people say certain reviewers we have on this site are "Bad". I find certain reviewers have greatly different tastes in films than I do, and that's fine...... It reinforces the fact that there is something for everyone out there. The good Dr.'s reviews have certainly led to many absolutely fantastic blind-buys though..... and I certainly put a lot of weight in his reviews because of that.

You never know, someone could agree with my interpretation and read more. Or it could lead to a very candid debate. I'm more for the debate, who really likes a 'yes man' anyway?

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2010, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

No, because that would ruin the pleasure I get from the "inside joke" aspect of it......

You sir know that I can and will find out.

I'll start naming suspects:

ChadFL (we joke about Spielberg and Bay)?

But really, no harm in it. I just think the jokester doesn't get credit from me if I don't know who it is.

Beta is a good person so he won't tell me. Maybe the prankster will message me tomorrow and we'll laugh and have tea.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2010, 04:53 AM

Or someone from the discussion of the B&N lists the other day:

Deadset
italy12 (P.S., why are you 2 not my friends on here yet?)

or one of my buddies

ShellOilJunior
Juiceboxjerry
jcs913
McCrutchy

I know it wasn't these friends:

Beta
CC
rkish
Beard Esquire (not the SpielbergBay one anyways

)
I don't think P@t_Mtl would do it.

All my other buddies wasn't online today or too nice to do it (kndy, etc).

I'm about to show you all my detective skills. Detective CG starts now!

Weirded Wonder · 11-03-2010, 04:57 AM

[Show spoiler]

This may be a job for Columbo or Matlock. I've always liked Peter Falk more than Andy Griffith myself. Plus Columbo was in Wings of Desire and that is of course a CC blu.

SpiderBaby · 11-03-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

[Show spoiler]

This may be a job for Columbo or Matlock. I've always liked Peter Falk more than Andy Griffith myself. Plus Columbo was in Wings of Desire and that is of course a CC blu.

I got one better. Peter Falk was Cassavetes friend and an actor in some of his films, Cassavetes films are in Criterion Collection. Detective work done.

P.S., Peter Falk F'N RULES!

octagon · 11-03-2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkish

Here's a "what if" scenario for you. What if I have a choice of getting either Seven Samurai, Yojimbo/Sanjuro, or 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg...which one(s) should I get?

I'm a big silents fan, but realize the importance of the Kurosawa films.

Given the choice of just the Kurosawa sets...which one should I get?

I'll most likely get the von Sternberg silents...but given the choice of the Kurosawa sets...which one is "the better choice".

This should wake up a few people!

I would suggest Seven Samurai. Yojimbo/Sanjuro are both good but can be a little hard to follow at times. Seven Samurai is a really good introduction to Kurosawa (it's always struck me as a bit more accessible) and is also just a plain good movie.

It's a solid drama, funny at times and the action is extremely well done.

To me it's a lot like Casablanca - it's a movie everybody should see but it's also very enjoyable.

greekak229 · 11-03-2010, 05:33 AM

Definitely snatch Seven Samurai.

Dr. Ian Malcolm · 11-03-2010, 06:41 AM

I am trying to decide between Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, and The Magician. What do you think I should go with? All three would be "blind buys."

The only Terrence Malick film I have seen is Badlands, which I liked a lot. I own Bergman's The Seventh Seal, and I love that too.

11-03-2010, 03:03 AM	#18507
Tom Hiddleston Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Birmingham, Alabama. :( Blu-ray collection:159 Trading Score:2	Good sale. I don't see why you would want more than one account. Unless you were already banned and need a new one. I ordered The Man Who Fell to Earth on ebay, hopefully it will get here this week. I'm also thinking about ordering The Red Shoes and Ride With the Devil. I sales.

11-03-2010, 03:32 AM	#18511
silentblu Senior Member Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:737	Looks like I'll be ordering Yojimbo/Sanjuro and Wages of Fear for the B&N sale. I would like to get Breathless, Paths of Glory, Modern Times, and Seven Samurai; except Sherlock Jr/Three Ages and Metropolis come out this month. Have to exercise some control before Black Friday and Christmas. Last edited by silentblu; 11-03-2010 at 03:36 AM.

11-03-2010, 04:53 AM	#18515
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Or someone from the discussion of the B&N lists the other day: Deadset italy12 (P.S., why are you 2 not my friends on here yet?) or one of my buddies ShellOilJunior Juiceboxjerry jcs913 McCrutchy I know it wasn't these friends: Beta CC rkish Beard Esquire (not the SpielbergBay one anyways) I don't think P@t_Mtl would do it. All my other buddies wasn't online today or too nice to do it (kndy, etc). I'm about to show you all my detective skills. Detective CG starts now! Last edited by SpiderBaby; 11-03-2010 at 04:55 AM.

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11-03-2010, 01:37 AM	#18501
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Here's a "what if" scenario for you. What if I have a choice of getting either Seven Samurai, Yojimbo/Sanjuro, or 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg...which one(s) should I get? I'm a big silents fan, but realize the importance of the Kurosawa films. Given the choice of just the Kurosawa sets...which one should I get? I'll most likely get the von Sternberg silents...but given the choice of the Kurosawa sets...which one is "the better choice". This should wake up a few people!

11-03-2010, 01:38 AM	#18502
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Someone posted a question earlier about who works at a Best Buy... My part time job is at a Best Buy, and our CC discounts come to about 26 and change. I have not purchased any except for Che, which was actually a great deal! To be honest, I just got home and I didn't want to go searching back god knows how many pages after today's fiasco. (The fiasco here where the last 10 pages ended up being complete nonsense!! And barely anyone posted about their purchases!!)

11-03-2010, 01:42 AM	#18503
billzfan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:734	I ordered Antichrist from B & N and thinking of getting M as well.

11-03-2010, 02:29 AM	#18505
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	Is there any news about "By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two" getting a plastic case treatment? my OCD is keeping me up at night =P

11-03-2010, 05:33 AM	#18519
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Definitely snatch Seven Samurai.

11-03-2010, 06:41 AM	#18520
Dr. Ian Malcolm Junior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:277 DVD collection:35	I am trying to decide between Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, and The Magician. What do you think I should go with? All three would be "blind buys." The only Terrence Malick film I have seen is Badlands, which I liked a lot. I own Bergman's The Seventh Seal, and I love that too.

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