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Old Geezer · 04-27-2010, 08:34 PM

After ordering "Les Carabiniers" and "La Petit Soldat" earlier this week from Amazon I visited my local Hastings store and walked away with "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her". Figuring it was time to take a break from Godard for a bit, I also bought "Vampyr" and came home and ordered "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and "Band of Outsiders" from Amazon. And I expect May to be a busy month.

My pocketbook isn't speaking to me right now, but at least I've got some great movies to keep me company.

SpiderBaby · 04-27-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

After ordering "Les Carabiniers" and "La Petit Soldat" earlier this week from Amazon I visited my local Hastings store and walked away with "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her". Figuring it was time to take a break from Godard for a bit, I also bought "Vampyr" and came home and ordered "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and "Band of Outsiders" from Amazon. And I expect May to be a busy month.

My pocketbook isn't speaking to me right now, but at least I've got some great movies to keep me company.

Nice, I haven't bought anything since Vivre sa vie (well besides Battleship Potemkin) because I am saving up to get ready for May, with Oshima's Eclipse, the Brakhage set, and Stagecoach coming. Got M and The Fugitive Kind pre-ordered for when the Oshima ships so I can just spend the money at the same time.

Old Geezer · 04-27-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Nice, I haven't bought anything since Vivre sa vie (well besides Battleship Potemkin) because I am saving up to get ready for May, with Oshima's Eclipse, the Brakhage set, and Stagecoach coming. Got M and The Fugitive Kind pre-ordered for when the Oshima ships so I can just spend the money at the same time.

Thanks. Yeah, I'm feeling the pain for next month. Already pre-ordered M, Stagecoach, Walkabout, Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long, and Tru Blood season 2.

As you can tell, I enjoy just about anything - just depends on my mood.

Kevtronn · 04-27-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Thanks. Yeah, I'm feeling the pain for next month. Already pre-ordered M, Stagecoach, Walkabout, Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long, and Tru Blood season 2.

As you can tell, I enjoy just about anything - just depends on my mood.

I also have all of those titles pre-ordered and the Brakhage Set...plus more...May is expensive!

kndy · 04-28-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

After ordering "Les Carabiniers" and "La Petit Soldat" earlier this week from Amazon I visited my local Hastings store and walked away with "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her". Figuring it was time to take a break from Godard for a bit, I also bought "Vampyr" and came home and ordered "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and "Band of Outsiders" from Amazon. And I expect May to be a busy month.

My pocketbook isn't speaking to me right now, but at least I've got some great movies to keep me company.

Hehe....and next thing you know BN will spring their 50% off sale next month.. J/k!

SpiderBaby · 04-28-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Hehe....and next thing you know BN will spring their 50% off sale next month.. J/k!

I actually hope so. I got pre-orders on Criterion's site from the March discount, but if there is a 50% sale, I going there.

jimonee78 · 04-28-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I actually hope so. I got pre-orders on Criterion's site from the March discount, but if there is a 50% sale, I going there.

I also have the May and June releases on preorder from the Criterion 25% off sale, but will likewise cancel them if and when another B&N sale happens.

Just received Rossellini War Trilogy, Letters from Fontainhas by Pedro Costa, Mizoguchi's Fallen Women and Rossellini's History Films today from Criterion.

SpiderBaby · 04-28-2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jimonee78

I also have the May and June releases on preorder from the Criterion 25% off sale, but will likewise cancel them if and when another B&N sale happens.

Just received Rossellini War Trilogy, Letters from Fontainhas by Pedro Costa, Mizoguchi's Fallen Women and Rossellini's History Films today from Criterion.

Hope ya like them. The War Trilogy has to be one of the top 3 releases of the year for Criterion when the year comes to an end.

jimonee78 · 04-28-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Hope ya like them. The War Trilogy has to be one of the top 3 releases of the year for Criterion when the year comes to an end.

I've seen Rome Open City on a crappy transfer and it's brilliant. Thinking of starting with the Mizoguchis. Hoping for future bluray releases of Ugetsu, Sansho the Bailiff and maybe 47 Ronin?

capnnarcolepsy · 04-28-2010, 07:49 AM

i would LOVE Ugetsu on bluray. one of my fave criterions i own. also, got the three latest blus in the mail today. now to find the time to watch them.

#Darren · 04-28-2010, 02:13 PM

Ride with the Devil.

Please explain how Criterion warrant their typical high price on a so so film with so so extras?

ccfixx · 04-28-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

Ride with the Devil.

Please explain how Criterion warrant their typical high price on a so so film with so so extras?

Because the standard DVD of "Ride With The Devil" is considered an upper-tier title, which sells for $31.96 on Criterion's site. I'm pretty sure all of Criterion's "upper-tier" and 2-disc releases have an MSRP of $39.95. All of Criterion's single-disc blu-rays are priced at the equivalent of the 2-disc standard DVD release, which has been Criterion's promise the whole time... to sell their blu-rays at the same price of their 2-disc DVD releases.

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PowellPressburger · 04-28-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

Ride with the Devil.

Please explain how Criterion warrant their typical high price on a so so film with so so extras?

Usually, and this is not always the case, but if the film usually contains two discs or either a commentary track it usually bumps it up to 39.99, I felt Gomorrah was lacking.

Only watched first hour of Ride with the Devil, ICE STORM is better. It is still nice to have a decent release of the film.

Also Criterion and Lee I think worked together on this release because it is a new Director's Cut.

cdnchris · 04-28-2010, 03:07 PM

The DVD is actually only one disc. The fact it has two commentaries is probably the reason (as mentioned previously the price is usually higher if there is a commentary track OR the release is two discs, with the odd exception here and there.)

stobbart · 04-28-2010, 05:40 PM

Just be happy it was not $49.99 like Spartacus

jmcy2k · 04-28-2010, 05:50 PM

Speaking of Spartacus, it would seem the upcoming BD release likely means no Criterion BD anytime soon, yes?

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Originally Posted by stobbart

Just be happy it was not $49.99 like Spartacus

ccfixx · 04-28-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcy2k

Speaking of Spartacus, it would seem the upcoming BD release likely means no Criterion BD anytime soon, yes?

Yes, obviously.

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JediFonger · 04-28-2010, 07:42 PM

re: spartacus. hopefully it's a NEW remaster, not just a copy&paste job from the HD DVD.

back to Criterion. which Criterion title is everyone spinning in their BD Player? i actually have make way for tomorrow SD =P. i luv it =)

Jwilly019 · 04-28-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

re: spartacus. hopefully it's a NEW remaster, not just a copy&paste job from the HD DVD.

back to Criterion. which Criterion title is everyone spinning in their BD Player? i actually have make way for tomorrow SD =P. i luv it =)

I agree with you about Spartacus needing a new transfer. The HD DVD was terrible.

I currently have Gomorrah in my player, but will probably watch 8 1/2 this evening.

Justin

ChadFL · 04-29-2010, 12:16 AM

Got home from work and my latest shipment of Criterions was at my doorstep. Received Vivre Sa Vie, Ride with the Devil and Chunking Express.

I now have 30 Criterion Blu.

04-27-2010, 08:34 PM	#8521
Old Geezer Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Missouri Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:460 Blu-ray collection:2644 DVD collection:137	After ordering "Les Carabiniers" and "La Petit Soldat" earlier this week from Amazon I visited my local Hastings store and walked away with "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her". Figuring it was time to take a break from Godard for a bit, I also bought "Vampyr" and came home and ordered "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and "Band of Outsiders" from Amazon. And I expect May to be a busy month. My pocketbook isn't speaking to me right now, but at least I've got some great movies to keep me company. Last edited by Old Geezer; 04-27-2010 at 08:37 PM.

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04-28-2010, 07:49 AM	#8530
capnnarcolepsy Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:2982 Trading Score:1	i would LOVE Ugetsu on bluray. one of my fave criterions i own. also, got the three latest blus in the mail today. now to find the time to watch them.

04-28-2010, 02:13 PM	#8531
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Ride with the Devil. Please explain how Criterion warrant their typical high price on a so so film with so so extras?

04-28-2010, 03:07 PM	#8534
cdnchris Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:1	The DVD is actually only one disc. The fact it has two commentaries is probably the reason (as mentioned previously the price is usually higher if there is a commentary track OR the release is two discs, with the odd exception here and there.)

04-28-2010, 05:40 PM	#8535
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:1199 Trading Score:6	Just be happy it was not $49.99 like Spartacus

04-28-2010, 07:42 PM	#8538
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	re: spartacus. hopefully it's a NEW remaster, not just a copy&paste job from the HD DVD. back to Criterion. which Criterion title is everyone spinning in their BD Player? i actually have make way for tomorrow SD =P. i luv it =)

04-29-2010, 12:16 AM	#8540
ChadFL Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Daytona Beach, FL Blu-ray collection:556 DVD collection:5	Got home from work and my latest shipment of Criterions was at my doorstep. Received Vivre Sa Vie, Ride with the Devil and Chunking Express. I now have 30 Criterion Blu.

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