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SpiderBaby · 11-09-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

BTW...how did the move go?

O.K. I guess. Thanks for asking. I would of had cable and internet yesterday but they didn't show. I'm back now.

jcs913 · 11-09-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Theory

Don't get me wrong--I love criticism in all facets. But comparing criticism to doctors seems ludicrous for one simple reason: while doctors can be wrong occasionally, generally we need to listen to them to lead healthy, productive lives. On the other hand, watching a non-critic approved movie isn't going to result in anything horrible except maybe some wasted time. In fact, there can be movies which don't have a critical backing which CAN be enjoyable and meaningful to individual viewers. Likewise, individual viewers can watch a critic-approved movie and not like it or get anything from it. The mini-review which sparked this whole debate being a decent example.

That is the beauty of criticism, in my eyes.

I am not talking about criticism, it was the foundation of film that I was implying. There is a science to it and that is what people study. Anyways, the initial post was that someone called a 'quality' film trash with no basis for his opinion. I called him on it, saying he was no expert to call it trash. That many 'critics' or film experts call the same film a 'quality' film. Beauty is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, but one needs to understand why someone else calls it beautiful in the first place.

rkish · 11-09-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

O.K. I guess. Thanks for asking. I would of had cable and internet yesterday but they didn't show. I'm back now.

As far as I'm concerned...cable (satellite, etc.) is MORE important than Internet.

But being a network specialist, I guess I'm biased.

ccfixx · 11-09-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I'm back now.

Good thing, too. From what I've read, blu-ray.com was about to shut down the forums.

Also, don't you think you're a bit too old now, CG, to be sleeping in the same bed as me and your mother?

CC

jacobsever · 11-09-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I just got this in my email today. The 20% discount is good through 11/16, but is ONLINE only (no store coup). This would cover TNOTH, Modern Times, Sherlock Jr. and Kino's "Metropolis" (if that date is still 11/16). I'm guessing that this is for MEMBERS ONLY. Well...read the terms and conditions (the second URL). I hope this isn't just for recipients of that email. Let me know if this works. Please see below:

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Coupon must be used by November 16th, 2010.

Tried to order Sherlock, Jr with it, and said it was an invalid code.

blkhrt · 11-09-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

Tried to order Sherlock, Jr with it, and said it was an invalid code.

If you look at the terms for the offer, you have to use the email address the code was sent to, so I am guessing that it isn't available to everyone. Or maybe some of us just haven't received the email yet.

rkish · 11-09-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

Tried to order Sherlock, Jr with it, and said it was an invalid code.

Are you a B & N member?

rkish · 11-09-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

If you look at the terms for the offer, you have to use the email address the code was sent to, so I am guessing that it isn't available to everyone. Or maybe some of us just haven't received the email yet.

If that is the case...then my apologies!

hedliniv · 11-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Don't have to appologize for trying to help people save money!! Thank you for sharing!

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Originally Posted by rkish

If that is the case...then my apologies!

blkhrt · 11-09-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hedliniv

Don't have to appologize for trying to help people save money!! Thank you for sharing!

Totally agree. I would rather have five people share deals and only have one of them work then no one sharing deals at all

SpiderBaby · 11-09-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Good thing, too. From what I've read, blu-ray.com was about to shut down the forums.

Also, don't you think you're a bit too old now, CG, to be sleeping in the same bed as me and your mother?

CC

Never too old. Never too old.

SpiderBaby · 11-09-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

As far as I'm concerned...cable (satellite, etc.) is MORE important than Internet.

But being a network specialist, I guess I'm biased.

Yeah, Cable is WAY more important. I went without no T.V. and computer for 3 days. 3 DAYS!

buffetfroid · 11-09-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

From criterionforum.org...

Over on Deluxe Digital London's 'Grading & Restoration' page there is a small box on the right-hand side labeled Recent Credits. Using your mouse to scroll over the images in the box, you'll see some recent restorations for Criterion.

A few notables...

- The Canterbury Tales
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Jungle Book

CC

Disappointed that wasn't P/P's A Canterbury Tale instead.

edit: their services probably not needed

silentblu · 11-09-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

I am not talking about criticism, it was the foundation of film that I was implying. There is a science to it and that is what people study. Anyways, the initial post was that someone called a 'quality' film trash with no basis for his opinion. I called him on it, saying he was no expert to call it trash. That many 'critics' or film experts call the same film a 'quality' film. Beauty is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, but one needs to understand why someone else calls it beautiful in the first place.

Your way off base. It wasn't quality to the poster, so why aren't they allowed to call it trash (e.g. not a good film)? Why the need for pretensions, especially in this thread? They had a basis; too long, story not that interesting, boring. That's on par with calling it quality because of awards received.

In the end film experts make up their own unique rules for judging film. It isn't set in stone and it defiantly changes from one to another. Add to that Paris, Texas is a 25 year old film and perspective on things change. The beauty of film and art is you can call it as you see it. There is no need to constrain film to another's own box of rules and thinking.

jcs913 · 11-09-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by silentblu

Your way off base. It wasn't quality to the poster, so why aren't they allowed to call it trash (e.g. not a good film)? Why the need for pretensions, especially in this thread? They had a basis; too long, story not that interesting, boring. That's on par with calling it quality because of awards received.

In the end film experts make up their own unique rules for judging film. It isn't set in stone and it defiantly changes from one to another. Add to that Paris, Texas is a 25 year old film and perspective on things change. The beauty of film and art is you can call it as you see it. There is no need to constrain film to another's own box of rules and thinking.

Calling something trash is foolish when you have 0 evidence to back up your claim. Say something like; 'it was trash, because that could never happen in the real world", or "the character had no basis in reality for a movie that is in real time", etc. I want to know why he though the film was trash. That is what makes an intelligent argument.

And NO, in the end experts do not make up their own rules. They still have to use those rules as a basis to formulate their own opinion. All films, like books, have some sort of structure and character development. Whether it is executed properly is usually considered a degree of quality. The film may be 25, or 50 years old, but the execution of this film, let alone 100's of 'quality' films have these aspects in them. Like I said before, ultimately, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But someone helped define why the piece is even considered beautiful with their expert synopsis of the piece.

rkish · 11-09-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Never too old. Never too old.

Hmmmm...I knew this reminded me of something...

[Show spoiler]

Beta Man · 11-09-2010, 06:14 PM

And we have a Crumb reference........ Thread back on track! BRAVO!

rkish · 11-09-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

And we have a Crumb reference........ Thread back on track! BRAVO!

LOL...and edited for family content!

jcs913 · 11-09-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

And we have a Crumb reference........ Thread back on track! BRAVO!

sorry Beta. But in honor of going back on topic, my love of sarcasm returns...

Weirded Wonder · 11-09-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I'm back now.

Welcome back!

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