The Criterion Collection

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by rkish

I'm a member as well...have ya seen any $5.00 coups for B & N lately?

This is the link for the coupons.. It states you must have purchased a membership between specific dates. However most of my BARNES locations NEVER look at this or seem to care. Depends on the person who rings you up.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/...1512-_-Primary

[Dwigt]

Thanks a lot for the review...

There's just one point I wanted to expand on.

"Paths of Glory" wasn't technically censored in France, it was self-censored by the distributor. France was then in the middle of the Algerian independence war and a huge political crisis, which led to an attempted coup in Alger and General De Gaulle being invested as prime minister a few months later. Any depiction of the French army in negative terms was enough to lead to demonstrations and riots. Especially when the movie was shot in Germany.

"Paths of Glory" was released in Belgium and some French and Belgian veterans went to Brussels to orchestrate incidents near the movie theatre where it was shown, with the support of the French embassy. United Artists then decided not to apply for rating under the guidance of the French State National Center of Cinematography, which meant it couldn't be released.

Of course, had they applied, the movie would have actually been censored or at least heavily cut. An opening title card praising the tradition of courage and ideals of French soldiers was also suggested for the Belgian release.

But it's likely that the movie could have been released earlier than 1975, in particular when the Algerian war was over. It's just that United Artists didn't see any interest in releasing the movie.

[italy12]

Paths of Glory review is up on this site...looks awesome!

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by Dwigt

Thanks a lot for the review...

There's just one point I wanted to expand on.

"Paths of Glory" wasn't technically censored in France, it was self-censored by the distributor. France was then in the middle of the Algerian independence war and a huge political crisis, which led to an attempted coup in Alger and General De Gaulle being invested as prime minister a few months later. Any depiction of the French army in negative terms was enough to lead to demonstrations and riots. Especially when the movie was shot in Germany.

"Paths of Glory" was released in Belgium and some French and Belgian veterans went to Brussels to orchestrate incidents near the movie theatre where it was shown, with the support of the French embassy. United Artists then decided not to apply for rating under the guidance of the French State National Center of Cinematography, which meant it couldn't be released.

Of course, had they applied, the movie would have actually been censored or at least heavily cut. An opening title card praising the tradition of courage and ideals of French soldiers was also suggested for the Belgian release.

But it's likely that the movie could have been released earlier than 1975, in particular when the Algerian war was over. It's just that United Artists didn't see any interest in releasing the movie.

That's an interesting and rather informative bit of trivia there. Thanks for that! I'm so pumped for this release. It's definitely on my top list of October releases.

[Weirded Wonder]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Everyone making fun of my favorite directors.

Lucas in the Star Wars threads

Kurosawa here.

I don't want to mention Capra or Eisenstein

There's nothing wrong with any of those directors. Except post '85 Lucas.

[cinemalovers]

What the hell is going on at Netflix? I've had Blu-Ray editions of "Paths of Glory" and "Seven Samurai" in the my queue for weeks and suddenly they are saying Blu Rays of these titles will not be available. I've had "Red Shoes" in my Netflix queue for months and they are still saying they don't know when it will be released, even though it came out months ago."Thin Red Line" is still listed as available, though, oddly. Other BRs previously listed as soon to be available at Netflix also have been suddenly yanked as well - "Treasure of Sierra Madre" and "Maltese Falcon." Blu Ray enthusiasts who loved the classic flms need to get in touch with Netflix and complain in strong terms!

[italy12]

Hey Dwigt,

Is your name based on The Office episode where they read Michael's screen play, Threat Level Midnight?

If so...props!

[dag]

Originally Posted by cinemalovers

What the hell is going on at Netflix? I've had Blu-Ray editions of "Paths of Glory" and "Seven Samurai" in the my queue for weeks and suddenly they are saying Blu Rays of these titles will not be available. I've had "Red Shoes" in my Netflix queue for months and they are still saying they don't know when it will be released, even though it came out months ago."Thin Red Line" is still listed as available, though, oddly. Other BRs previously listed as soon to be available at Netflix also have been suddenly yanked as well - "Treasure of Sierra Madre" and "Maltese Falcon." Blu Ray enthusiasts who loved the classic flms need to get in touch with Netflix and complain in strong terms!

Wow. As a Canadian, I always compare us with what is available in the US. I rent from Zip. Earlier this week I watched the new Criterion Blu of Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence, and in the last two days Zip has mailed me the Criterion Blus of The Thin Red Line and Charade.

[buffetfroid]

Originally Posted by dag

Wow. As a Canadian, I always compare us with what is available in the US. I rent from Zip. Earlier this week I watched the new Criterion Blu of Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence, and in the last two days Zip has mailed me the Criterion Blus of The Thin Red Line and Charade.

I've been boycotting Netflix for ten years now and rent my blus through the mail from Blockbuster. Never had any problems getting Criterions from them.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by cinemalovers

What the hell is going on at Netflix? I've had Blu-Ray editions of "Paths of Glory" and "Seven Samurai" in the my queue for weeks and suddenly they are saying Blu Rays of these titles will not be available. I've had "Red Shoes" in my Netflix queue for months and they are still saying they don't know when it will be released, even though it came out months ago."Thin Red Line" is still listed as available, though, oddly. Other BRs previously listed as soon to be available at Netflix also have been suddenly yanked as well - "Treasure of Sierra Madre" and "Maltese Falcon." Blu Ray enthusiasts who loved the classic flms need to get in touch with Netflix and complain in strong terms!

Years ago I dropped Netflix in favor of Blockbuster.com. I had always lived near a BBuster location, even when I lived in another state. The convenience of being able to go to the store to return my mailer movies and pick up a rental in exchange for free was awesome. I wonder how much longer I'll be able to do that.

The main reason for the switch, however, was selection. I was always dissapointed by the selection of newer films on DVD at the time. When I searched through BBuster's database, I found the newer versions I was looking for.

Two instances that pissed me off about Netflix: I had two movies in my queue at two different points during my subscription, Gone in 60 Seconds: the Director's Cut, and The Shadow (DTS). I KEPT getting the regular version of each, even though online it CLEARLY said it was the other version. Heck, even the envelopes were mislabeled. I sent each back 3 times and checked the box stating that it was the wrong movie (no option for incorrect "version"). I kept getting the wrong one, so I stopped trying.

That plus other reasons made me want to leave Netflix. I am sure that I'll be back soon enough when BBuster folds completely.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by buffetfroid

I've been boycotting Netflix for ten years now and rent my blus through the mail from Blockbuster. Never had any problems getting Criterions from them.

Yea, that's the other thing I realized now...BBuster has Criterion Blus...and they had a lot of the CC DVDs before Blus were in existence.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by italy12

So, I don't think they are having trouble with ONLY Criterion or Kino films. I just think they suck (while offering decent prices).

thanks.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

But only Kurosawa directed High and Low.

I thought someone would catch High and Low, though I was trying to seriously just say highs and lows. Or was I?

[Illy Scorsese]

lmao@ Someone asking if Wes Anderson is the new Kurosawa...

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by buffetfroid

I've been boycotting Netflix for ten years now and rent my blus through the mail from Blockbuster. Never had any problems getting Criterions from them.

Indeed. Any company that pluralizes with 'x' or 'z' cannot be trusted. Also, I don't trust companies that combine two words into one word. Just my theories though

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I thought someone would catch High and Low, though I was trying to seriously just say highs and lows. Or was I?

I think you were saying Anderson is the new Wiseau.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I think you were saying Anderson is the new Wiseau.

Wiseau is funny.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

There is a new one put there I have the link saved at work. I can link it tomorrow unless you google it and find it first.

Paths of Glory - That will be released in the standard Criterion plastic case I take it?

THANKS PP!

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I probably won't use the $5.00 coup until the next sale, as the coup ends on 11/28. But I also got via email a 10% coup and a 15% coup that are good until 10/17...that's either 30% with the 10 and 35% with the 15. I'll probably use them next week.

This is the link for the coupons.. It states you must have purchased a membership between specific dates. However most of my BARNES locations NEVER look at this or seem to care. Depends on the person who rings you up.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/...1512-_-Primary

Thanks again...I quoted the wrong post.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by rkish

THANKS PP!

I probably won't use the $5.00 coup until the next sale, as the coup ends on 11/28. But I also got via email a 10% coup and a 15% coup that are good until 10/17...that's either 30% with the 10 and 35% with the 15. I'll probably use them next week.

Yes...as far as I know, Paths of Glory will come in the standard Criterion plastic case.

I just make mulitple copies of the coupons.

[montereypop]

Has anyone seen The Magician or The Darjeeling Limited out early at any Best Buys (particularly The Magician)?