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ravenus · 03-08-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I believe even the Criterion DVD of Good Morning lacks special features, so no reason not to go for the Shochiku release.

I suspect if Criterion or any other boutique label were to release the film today they would add something by way of extras, a critic's commentary or video essay (Tony Rayns, I'm thinking)...or maybe even include the predecessor film I was born but... like the BFI did in their set. Not sure what else I want from AmzJP that'd make the shipping worthwhile.

theater dreamer · 03-08-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fury Road

you got a "blueprint" of that email?! I just contacted them for the first time ever a couple of weeks ago and asked for a simple slip cover replacement for moonrise kingdom. they never bothered to reply...

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

You are better off sending them the money via PayPal and in message box for PayPal put the items you need - faster response

Yeah, he could sent the $5 Paypal to store@criterion.com with the item he needed in the notes field. But, if he's never asked for replacement packaging before, he should send an e-mail to Jon Mulvaney instead (mulvaney@criterion.com) telling him he needs a replacement slip cover for Moonrise Kingdom, attaching the proof of purchase, and his address. I expect that, as it's the first time he's requested a replacement, Jon will send it to him for free.

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Originally Posted by ravenus

What day did you write? Mondays is crabby Mulvaney day

pedromvu · 03-08-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scottpcusa

Watched Frances Ha last night and really liked it. I liked her better in this than in Whit Stillman's Damsels in Distress. I thought it was a better film than Damsels in Distress.

I doubt anyone has said otherwise

, did you liked Damsels in Distress? I think the humor was pretty weird even by Whit Stillman standards, I enjoyed it but nothing more, her character in particular is not very likable, not that that is a problem, but in Franches Ha she is certainly great, still need to catch Mistress America.

lordmorpheus72 · 03-08-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Orlok

Just finished seeing The Kid for the first time. That was fantastic! I don't have very many Chaplin films, but I'd definitely love to have more. I've got City Lights, The Kid, and The Great Dictator. I think Modern Times will be the next one I pick up. Criterion has done a bang-up job with these. They look brand new!

[Show spoiler]

That's too funny, I watched The Kid last night for the first time as well. I have a few other Chaplin films, and love them all. have to admit though, The Kid is now a favorite. i teared up a little when

[Show spoiler]

.

Great film and Criterion did an outstanding job with the release!

bwdowiak · 03-08-2016, 05:53 PM

I saw Good Morning for the first time last week and was surprised by how good it is. I thought that it was supposed to be a lightweight entry in the Ozu canon. Not so. The two boys were very cute and funny, but the film is hardly 'about' them and their longing for a TV set. I can even rationalize the farting as being an integral theme of the film. Do the Japanese have the saying "talking out of one's a##?" That's what the boys accuse the grown ups of doing and it is interesting how the neighborhood women are shown to partake in so much idle gossip.

The BFI Blu was just fine as far as I'm concerned. ..and it comes w/ the bonus Ozu silent film. Can't beat that package.

pedromvu · 03-08-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I saw Good Morning for the first time last week and was surprised by how good it is. I thought that it was supposed to be a lightweight entry in the Ozu canon. Not so. The two boys were very cute and funny, but the film is hardly 'about' them and their longing for a TV set. I can even rationalize the farting as being an integral theme of the film. Do the Japanese have the saying "talking out of one's a##?" That's what the boys accuse the grown ups of doing and it is interesting how the neighborhood women are shown to partake in so much idle gossip.

The BFI Blu was just fine as far as I'm concerned. ..and it comes w/ the bonus Ozu silent film. Can't beat that package.

From what I have read, that bonus silent film I Was Born, But..., it is as highly regarded as his own remake, even if it got relegated to an eclipse set by Criterion, hopefully if they release Good Morning in the future they could add it as they did with their Story of Floating Weeds release.

BTW my most wanted Upgrades would be:

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Viridiana
The Passion of Joan of Arc (even if I already have the MoC)
A Story of Floating Weeds/Floating Weeds
Early Summer
Juliet of the Spirits

berto_ · 03-08-2016, 07:44 PM

Has anyone watched Chungking Express? It's pretty damn expensive but I've never been dissatisfied with a Wong Kar-wai film.

Huseyin · 03-08-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLaughingMann

Subbed. Good work. BTW, your top 5 movies? Two of them I agree with, two are definitely possibles...haven't seen the fifth to judge (A Better Tomorrow).

I do give you props for Birdman though. I just have the standard Blu/Digital edition, but it was definitely one of my favorite movies of last year. Went into it knowing what to expect and got more than I hoped for. Michael Keaton was perfect for that movie.

Thanks buddy agreed on Birdman such an amazing movie!

Scottie · 03-08-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by berto_

Has anyone watched Chungking Express? It's pretty damn expensive but I've never been dissatisfied with a Wong Kar-wai film.

It's right below In the Mood for Love as my favorite WKW film.

I'd try to track down a copy. You won't be disappointed.

RobertLuketic · 03-08-2016, 09:00 PM

In the Mood for Love is a masterpiece and one of the most beautiful movies ever

Rich Pure Doom · 03-08-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by berto_

Has anyone watched Chungking Express? It's pretty damn expensive but I've never been dissatisfied with a Wong Kar-wai film.

It's my favorite WKW film. Encompasses everything that is great about his movies. Infinitely re-watchable.

filmmusic · 03-08-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertLuketic

In the Mood for Love is a masterpiece and one of the most beautiful movies ever

well, it's one of the most stylised ever for sure...
i love dramas, i love love stories, but i don't know, it left me cold...

jw007 · 03-08-2016, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by berto_

Has anyone watched Chungking Express? It's pretty damn expensive but I've never been dissatisfied with a Wong Kar-wai film.

Chungking Express is an awesome little indie movie. It's a film that was designed for re-watchability. Right down to the vibrant menu featuring the music of the Cranberries, when you press "Play" on your remote, you'll be sucked into another universe for 2 hours. It's worth every penny.

wondervamp · 03-08-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Chungking Express is an awesome little indie movie. It's a film that was designed for re-watchability. Right down to the vibrant menu featuring the music of the Cranberries, when you press "Play" on your remote, you'll be sucked into another universe for 2 hours. It's worth every penny.

This film is out of print for Criterion right?

bwdowiak · 03-08-2016, 10:25 PM

I have Army of Shadows and Leon Morin... The only CC Blu that is OOP that I'd like to have is Chungking Express. Just a very entertaining movie.

SammyJankis · 03-08-2016, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by berto_

Has anyone watched Chungking Express? It's pretty damn expensive but I've never been dissatisfied with a Wong Kar-wai film.

It's one of my favorite films ever, one that continues to grow with each viewing and always puts me in the best mood. The Faye Wong apartment sequences are pure bliss.

SammyJankis · 03-08-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wondervamp

This film is out of print for Criterion right?

Yep. Just the other day I was curious how much it was going for on eBay. As if it already wasn't one of my most prized blus.

SkyAntoine · 03-08-2016, 10:44 PM

I apologize to Jellyfish Eyes for assuming it was the worst movie in the collection. Sweet Movie just set a new standard with me. Wow...just...wow.

Knaldskalle · 03-08-2016, 10:45 PM

I love In the Mood for Love and I really liked 2046, but Chungking Express is kinda meh to me.

Somehow the editing style and the stories within seem at odds with each other and I just don't think it compares to the marvel that is In the Mood for Love (that's not a fair comparison, I know I should judge the movie on its own merits, but that's nevertheless how I feel about it).

Knaldskalle · 03-08-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

I apologize to Jellyfish Eyes for assuming it was the worst movie in the collection. Sweet Movie just set a new standard with me. Wow...just...wow.

I haven't seen Sweet Movie, but I've seen his W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism.

03-08-2016, 10:45 PM	#145359
Knaldskalle Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:New Mexico, USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I love In the Mood for Love and I really liked 2046, but Chungking Express is kinda meh to me. Somehow the editing style and the stories within seem at odds with each other and I just don't think it compares to the marvel that is In the Mood for Love (that's not a fair comparison, I know I should judge the movie on its own merits, but that's nevertheless how I feel about it). Last edited by Knaldskalle; 03-08-2016 at 10:52 PM.

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03-08-2016, 05:53 PM	#145345
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	I saw Good Morning for the first time last week and was surprised by how good it is. I thought that it was supposed to be a lightweight entry in the Ozu canon. Not so. The two boys were very cute and funny, but the film is hardly 'about' them and their longing for a TV set. I can even rationalize the farting as being an integral theme of the film. Do the Japanese have the saying "talking out of one's a##?" That's what the boys accuse the grown ups of doing and it is interesting how the neighborhood women are shown to partake in so much idle gossip. The BFI Blu was just fine as far as I'm concerned. ..and it comes w/ the bonus Ozu silent film. Can't beat that package.

03-08-2016, 07:44 PM	#145347
berto_ Junior Member Member since:Mar 2016 Blu-ray collection:31 DVD collection:13	Has anyone watched Chungking Express? It's pretty damn expensive but I've never been dissatisfied with a Wong Kar-wai film.

03-08-2016, 09:00 PM	#145350
RobertLuketic Banned Top contributor Member since:May 2014	In the Mood for Love is a masterpiece and one of the most beautiful movies ever

03-08-2016, 10:25 PM	#145355
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	I have Army of Shadows and Leon Morin... The only CC Blu that is OOP that I'd like to have is Chungking Express. Just a very entertaining movie.

03-08-2016, 10:44 PM	#145358
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	I apologize to Jellyfish Eyes for assuming it was the worst movie in the collection. Sweet Movie just set a new standard with me. Wow...just...wow.

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