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Rockercub · 11-16-2016, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by silverlakephil

Wonderful artwork. What are people's opinions re Mommie Dearest (1981)? I'm sure it divides Joan Crawford fans, with some people calling it a piece of cinematic trash, but I personally love it as a guilty pleasure of mine. Not sure if its Criterion worthy, probably not.

Well, it is blu-ray worthy regardless and needs to see a release by someone. This is near the top of my blu-ray wishlist.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2016, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CPinheiro

Honest question: What is it that you guys like about the before trilogy?
When I first read about Before Sunrise I thought it sounded interesting...but after watching the first two I felt nothing/found them kinda "mushy". Maybe thats because I've never been in love and hence i cant relate to their feelings?? :P Come to think of it, I'm not into romances in general, at least not the ones that are so 'centered' around the couple (if that even makes sense)...so i'm wondering if my opinion would change if I give it another chance.

You've never spent one night falling in love with your potential soul mate, only to be ripped apart in the morning, knowing you'll probably never see each other again?

Happens to me every other weekend.

...I need to stop going to Hooters.

ShellOilJunior · 11-16-2016, 12:33 AM

Dream is Destiny is a 90 minute documentary. Not a bad extra.

CPinheiro · 11-16-2016, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

You've never spent one night falling in love with your potential soul mate, only to be ripped apart in the morning, knowing you'll probably never see each other again?

Happens to me every other weekend.

...I need to stop going to Hooters.

Haha i'm not sure if that counts.

Btw I had a short relationship with a girl who worked for hooters, but unfortunately I didnt love her either.

[Show spoiler]

(or fortunately, otherwise i dont know how jealous i'd be

)

atlantajoseph · 11-16-2016, 01:15 AM

The Before Trilogy did not spend much time as reigning king of monthly "when will Criterion finally release... ?" comment chorus, the distinction held so long and dutifully by Mulholland Drive.

What will take its place??

Fabs · 11-16-2016, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

The Before Trilogy did not spend much time as reigning king of monthly "when will Criterion finally release... ?" comment chorus, the distinction held so long and dutifully by Mulholland Drive.

What will take its place??

Grand Budapest Hotel.

atlantajoseph · 11-16-2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabs

Grand Budapest Hotel.

Ack. I think you are probably right. It's a fine movie.. with an absolutely fine existing BD release.

MifuneFan · 11-16-2016, 01:28 AM

Le Samourai is the most asked for title month after month.

atlantajoseph · 11-16-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Le Samourai is the most asked for title month after month.

Much better choice! Happy to join this chorus.

Hoke Moseley · 11-16-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

Ack. I think you are probably right. It's a fine movie.. with an absolutely fine existing BD release.

Yep, I'd like my copy of The Grand Budapest Hotel to gather a bit more dust before Criterion announces it...

Polaroid · 11-16-2016, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

The Before Trilogy did not spend much time as reigning king of monthly "when will Criterion finally release... ?" comment chorus, the distinction held so long and dutifully by Mulholland Drive.

What will take its place??

The Tree of Life

Edward J Grug III · 11-16-2016, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

The Before Trilogy did not spend much time as reigning king of monthly "when will Criterion finally release... ?" comment chorus, the distinction held so long and dutifully by Mulholland Drive.

What will take its place??

Popeye!

atlantajoseph · 11-16-2016, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

The Tree of Life

Again, worthy film but with an existing pristine BD release. Get in line behind La Ciociara and a thousand other films that have only sketchy DVD releases at best.

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

The Before Trilogy did not spend much time as reigning king of monthly "when will Criterion finally release... ?" comment chorus, the distinction held so long and dutifully by Mulholland Drive.

What will take its place??

Polaroid · 11-16-2016, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

Again, worthy film but with an existing pristine BD release. Get in line behind La Ciociara and a thousand other films that have only sketchy DVD releases at best.

We don't have the new cut and Criterion ARE releasing it next year

mark my word! We are getting it!

dsman71 · 11-16-2016, 01:56 AM

With the announcement of Mildred Pierce, could Criterion have GREAT A+ list Noirs, thrillers and such as Gun Crazy, Betrayed, The Body Snatcher, The Valley of Gwangi, Now Voyager, Tarzan, The Thing from Another World, Freaks and maybe some of the titles from the Archive ? They have picked some really wonderful classics

mja345 · 11-16-2016, 02:01 AM

The Before Trilogy would be viewed very differently if an American actress had the Julie Delpy role IMO. My girlfriend and I argued about this recently. If Ethan Hawke did a meet cute with Winona Ryder or Jennifer Aniston in Chicago or NYC, then those films would be viewed differently, probably as shitty rom-coms. Dudes love to fantasize about meeting the ideal foreign woman, which I think is a huge part of the appeal of those films. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy them, as they are the perfect movies to watch with an intelligent, cultured woman (from a man's perspective).

pedromvu · 11-16-2016, 02:37 AM

So no one complained about the Before trilogy until it got announced

?

Deal with it, the three of them are great films, just based on Rotten Tomatoes:

Before Sunrise: 8.3 with 42 reviews
Before Sunset: 8.3 with 171 reviews
Before Midnight: 8.7 with 182 reviews

Then again, Boyhood: 9.2 with 275 reviews so forget everything I said before

No but seriously though, I don't particularly seek romantic movies either, or been madly in love, and usually prefer the films were the couple is struggling to maintain together, so that is why I feel the last one is really strong, that being said, the second is still my favorite, that final scene, pure magic

The first one didn't vowed me though, but I am really curious to see it again, actually the 3 films one after the other.

Martin_31 · 11-16-2016, 03:06 AM

If someone was to recommend a film by Ozu, which would it be?

starman15317 · 11-16-2016, 03:11 AM

YES FINALLY!!! Day one for The Before Trilogy!! Also looking forward to checking out Mildred Pierce and Women on the Verge.

11-16-2016, 01:56 AM	#156656
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	With the announcement of Mildred Pierce, could Criterion have GREAT A+ list Noirs, thrillers and such as Gun Crazy, Betrayed, The Body Snatcher, The Valley of Gwangi, Now Voyager, Tarzan, The Thing from Another World, Freaks and maybe some of the titles from the Archive ? They have picked some really wonderful classics Last edited by dsman71; 11-16-2016 at 05:20 AM.

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11-16-2016, 12:33 AM	#156643
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11-16-2016, 01:15 AM	#156645
atlantajoseph Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Atlanta 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:291 Digital collection:322 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	The Before Trilogy did not spend much time as reigning king of monthly "when will Criterion finally release... ?" comment chorus, the distinction held so long and dutifully by Mulholland Drive. What will take its place??

11-16-2016, 01:28 AM	#156648
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Le Samourai is the most asked for title month after month.

11-16-2016, 02:01 AM	#156657
mja345 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:1166 Blu-ray collection:12350 DVD collection:266	The Before Trilogy would be viewed very differently if an American actress had the Julie Delpy role IMO. My girlfriend and I argued about this recently. If Ethan Hawke did a meet cute with Winona Ryder or Jennifer Aniston in Chicago or NYC, then those films would be viewed differently, probably as shitty rom-coms. Dudes love to fantasize about meeting the ideal foreign woman, which I think is a huge part of the appeal of those films. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy them, as they are the perfect movies to watch with an intelligent, cultured woman (from a man's perspective).

11-16-2016, 02:37 AM	#156658
pedromvu Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Mexico 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:35 MA collection:8 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:12 Trading Score:52	So no one complained about the Before trilogy until it got announced ? Deal with it, the three of them are great films, just based on Rotten Tomatoes: Before Sunrise: 8.3 with 42 reviews Before Sunset: 8.3 with 171 reviews Before Midnight: 8.7 with 182 reviews Then again, Boyhood: 9.2 with 275 reviews so forget everything I said before No but seriously though, I don't particularly seek romantic movies either, or been madly in love, and usually prefer the films were the couple is struggling to maintain together, so that is why I feel the last one is really strong, that being said, the second is still my favorite, that final scene, pure magic The first one didn't vowed me though, but I am really curious to see it again, actually the 3 films one after the other.

11-16-2016, 03:06 AM	#156659
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	If someone was to recommend a film by Ozu, which would it be?

11-16-2016, 03:11 AM	#156660
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:966 Trading Score:61	YES FINALLY!!! Day one for The Before Trilogy!! Also looking forward to checking out Mildred Pierce and Women on the Verge.

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