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dbhl3000 · 06-12-2019, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jordan-r

Titles come and go from streaming, Blu-rays are forever. So probably not. I don't really blind-buy many Criterions, though.

I hope they are forever. I've had a nightmare where I find out that Blu-rays are programmed to self-destruct on the day I retire.

dbhl3000 · 06-12-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k

Pulled the trigger on Detour. My short list for the upcoming sale:

Blue Velvet
Stranger Than Paradise

This is not the time to go on a Criterion Collection diet.

u2popmofo · 06-12-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sommerswerd

With the existence of the Criterion Channel, will you guys be buying less now during the 50% off sale?

I think it will definitely decrease my "blind buys", but I've already added a few titles to my "want list" from watching on the Criterion Channel. We'll see what happens.

theater dreamer · 06-12-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I've got my list ready.
Notorious
Police Story
Blue Velvet
The Kid Brother
And 3 films I have never seen but I am buying on the recommendations of people in this thread....
The Innocents
Kiss Me Deadly
and Detour.
I almost bought Detour yesterday but I figured I will wait and give B&N the extra $. It will be a sad day for me when/if they stop doing these sales....

If you get Fox Movie Channel, The Innocents is showing on June 15th at 12:15 PM CT.

theater dreamer · 06-12-2019, 10:51 PM

Has anybody found out what's going on with the Dr. Strangelove blu-ray? It's still listed as unavailable, though the DVD is. So, it's not a matter of their losing the license. But it's taking an awfully long time to get it back in stock.

I have the original digibook blu-ray release (still unopened), but I'm wanting to get the Criterion this B&N sale.

theater dreamer · 06-12-2019, 11:16 PM

With the Barnes & Noble sale coming up starting June 30th, here's a list of Criterion films showing on television in advance of the sale. So, anybody contemplating a blind buy or two, you might be able to check the movie out before buying. As always, times listed are Central.

Turner Classic Movies
Only Angels Have Wings (1939) Dir. Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth. June 15, 11 AM.
Les rendez-vous d'Anna (1978) Dir. Chantal Akerman. Starring Aurore Clement, Helmut Griem. June 17th, 2:45 AM.
Contempt (1963) Dir. Jean-Luc Godard. Starring Brigitte Bardot, Jack Palance. June 17, 8:45 PM. OOP
A Taste of Honey (1961) Dir. Tony Richardson. Starring Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan. June 18, 5 PM.
Z (1969) Dir. Costa-Gavras. Starring Yves Montand, Irene Papas. June 19, 2:45 AM. OOP
The Kid (1921) Dir. Charlie Chaplin. Starring Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan. June 24, 7 PM.

Fox Movies
The Innocents (1961) Dir. Jack Clayton. Starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde. June 15, 12:15 PM.

Scottie · 06-12-2019, 11:17 PM

Paris Is Burning poster

theater dreamer · 06-12-2019, 11:18 PM

I couldn't believe Detour was so cheap. $18.66 including tax with free delivery. I had to jump on that. One less to buy at the upcoming sale.

BenOswald · 06-13-2019, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

[i]

Can anybody sell me on The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez? Sounds sort of like another take on the Lonely Are the Brave/Chato's Land/First Blood formula. Does it offer plenty of adventure, or is it more of a historical drama?

I love the Ballad of Gregorio Cortez. Blind-rented & then bought it at the next sale. It's been praised for it's historical accuracy. I think they shot in many of the same location the events took place at. I'm not too familiar with the other movies you mention outside of First Blood. I'd say it's like an art-house historical chase movi. Pure independent cinema. Lots of handheld style & natural light,probably 16mm. Existential themes. Great cast of independent character actors.

Bradsdadg · 06-13-2019, 10:12 AM

Working on a list for the next sale. Want to pare it down to 8-10. So far it looks like this:

King of the Hill
The Phantom Carriage
My Dinner with Andre
My Beautiful Launderette
Dreams
The Apu Trilogy
Weekend (Godard)
Good Morning
La Promesse
Kess
Tampopo

ravenus · 06-13-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Working on a list for the next sale. Want to pare it down to 8-10. So far it looks like this:

King of the Hill
The Phantom Carriage - visually great - you can see why Bergman likes this movie - but dramatically cliched and IMO a bit of a slog
My Dinner with Andre
My Beautiful Launderette - Meh, I thought, when I saw it on TV in the 90's. DDL is great, though.
Dreams
The Apu Trilogy
Weekend (Godard)
Good Morning - I normally like Ozu a lot, but this outright comedy didn't appeal to me as much.
La Promesse
Kess
Tampopo

Tastes can differ but the ones I bolded were essentials for me. I'm not a big fan of kitchen sink realism movies, to point out a bias.

Bradsdadg · 06-13-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

Tastes can differ but the ones I bolded were essentials for me. I'm not a big fan of kitchen sink realism movies, to point out a bias.

Hey thanks! I appreciate the insight

It might also depend on what I can find in person first. I like to get to the stores and hunt a bit. Not quite as much fun ordering online. I'm also a fan of the Eclipse series so I may throw one of those in and subtract something else...

BuckNaked2k · 06-13-2019, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhl3000

This is not the time to go on a Criterion Collection diet.

It's just my 'must buy' list. I'm open to suggestions for blind buys:

My Criterion

BuckNaked2k · 06-13-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Has anybody found out what's going on with the Dr. Strangelove blu-ray? It's still listed as unavailable, though the DVD is. So, it's not a matter of their losing the license. But it's taking an awfully long time to get it back in stock.

I have the original digibook blu-ray release (still unopened), but I'm wanting to get the Criterion this B&N sale.

I prefer the DigiBook on this one: same transfer, better presentation.

Dailyan · 06-13-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k

It's just my 'must buy' list. I'm open to suggestions for blind buys:

My Criterion

Judging from your collection, I'd recommend:
Ace in the Hole
All That Jazz
Sweet Smell of Success

critterdvd · 06-13-2019, 03:45 PM

So far I only have:
- A Hard Days Night
- Swing Time
- Police Story 1/2
- Jabberwocky

Snicket · 06-13-2019, 04:40 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=318545

Looks like we could be seeing a UHD Sony release of Devil’s Backbone here soon.

Clock is ticking Criterion.

ShellOilJunior · 06-13-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=318545

Looks like we could be seeing a UHD Sony release of Devil’s Backbone here soon.

Clock is ticking Criterion.

Also, The Age of Innocence and It Happened One Night.

There's no reason Criterion can't send out a similar survey.

Scottie · 06-14-2019, 02:11 AM

I have a feeling that Wings of Desire will be the first announced UHD.

Dailyan · 06-14-2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottie

I have a feeling that Wings of Desire will be the first announced UHD.

What makes you say that Scottie? I know that the film was restored quite awhile ago (and even released in Germany in an un-English friendly disc). I'd love to see some more B&W on the format.

06-12-2019, 11:17 PM	#187007
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Paris Is Burning poster Last edited by Scottie; 06-12-2019 at 11:23 PM.

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06-12-2019, 10:51 PM	#187005
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Has anybody found out what's going on with the Dr. Strangelove blu-ray? It's still listed as unavailable, though the DVD is. So, it's not a matter of their losing the license. But it's taking an awfully long time to get it back in stock. I have the original digibook blu-ray release (still unopened), but I'm wanting to get the Criterion this B&N sale.

06-12-2019, 11:16 PM	#187006
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	With the Barnes & Noble sale coming up starting June 30th, here's a list of Criterion films showing on television in advance of the sale. So, anybody contemplating a blind buy or two, you might be able to check the movie out before buying. As always, times listed are Central. Turner Classic Movies Only Angels Have Wings (1939) Dir. Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth. June 15, 11 AM. Les rendez-vous d'Anna (1978) Dir. Chantal Akerman. Starring Aurore Clement, Helmut Griem. June 17th, 2:45 AM. Contempt (1963) Dir. Jean-Luc Godard. Starring Brigitte Bardot, Jack Palance. June 17, 8:45 PM. OOP A Taste of Honey (1961) Dir. Tony Richardson. Starring Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan. June 18, 5 PM. Z (1969) Dir. Costa-Gavras. Starring Yves Montand, Irene Papas. June 19, 2:45 AM. OOP The Kid (1921) Dir. Charlie Chaplin. Starring Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan. June 24, 7 PM. Fox Movies The Innocents (1961) Dir. Jack Clayton. Starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde. June 15, 12:15 PM.

06-12-2019, 11:18 PM	#187008
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	I couldn't believe Detour was so cheap. $18.66 including tax with free delivery. I had to jump on that. One less to buy at the upcoming sale.

06-13-2019, 10:12 AM	#187010
Bradsdadg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2017 4K collection:361 Blu-ray collection:1835 DVD collection:216 Trading Score:15	Working on a list for the next sale. Want to pare it down to 8-10. So far it looks like this: King of the Hill The Phantom Carriage My Dinner with Andre My Beautiful Launderette Dreams The Apu Trilogy Weekend (Godard) Good Morning La Promesse Kess Tampopo

06-13-2019, 03:45 PM	#187016
critterdvd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Southern California 4K collection:426 Blu-ray collection:4039 DVD collection:2208 MA collection:983 Digital collection:192 iTunes collection:534 Prime collection:21 Trading Score:5	So far I only have: - A Hard Days Night - Swing Time - Police Story 1/2 - Jabberwocky

06-13-2019, 04:40 PM	#187017
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=318545 Looks like we could be seeing a UHD Sony release of Devil’s Backbone here soon. Clock is ticking Criterion.

06-14-2019, 02:11 AM	#187019
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I have a feeling that Wings of Desire will be the first announced UHD.

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