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[Weirded Wonder]

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Here are the Cforum's opinions on Senso's artwork:


Senso is but one photoshop filter away from swimminghorses

Senso looks a little like Black Orpheus Redux and its fonts look cheap, which doesn't exactly communicate the class and opulence of the film.

The typography on Senso is hideous. Is it going to be embossed in a nice gold ink for an added bling effect too?

The funny thing about Senso is that, with the sticker placed where it is, it looks like he's holding up a big blue balloon. Maybe it's a Valli tie-in to the balloon salesman in The Third Man.

That Senso cover is indeed hideous. 2011 already has its Fanfan La Tulipe

My biggest problem with Senso is that for a film filmed with masterful compositions they use a cover with MSPaint-style confetti swirling around.

Senso makes no senso.


I think I saw that Senso cover is the paint-by-numbers section at the Hobby Lobby.


Senso was released looking like that to distract us from Modern Times' release tomorrow.

And my fav (which I take it is to look like a hip-hop album):

Been up all night working on this custom cover for CassavetesGodard.

[deadkidsean]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

criterion blu-ray luvers!

do you have a lot of titles that you bought through these BN sales that're just sitting there?

i have to say that MOST of what i've got so far has been just sittin there. it's the pakrat in me... haven't had time to sit down and throughly enjoy any of it yet.

Not neccesarily that were bought during this sale, but overall, yeah. I have probably 40+ BD's (not just Criterion) that I haven't watched. I'm a sucker for a deal.

[deadkidsean]

Jean-Luc Godard on ... his next film:

He describes the film thusly: “It’s about a man and his wife who no longer speak the same language. The dog they take on walks then intervenes and speaks. How I’ll do it, I don’t yet know. The rest is simple.” He goes on to say that he is interested in 3D because he likes “when new techniques are introduced. Because it doesn’t have any rules yet.” He might cast his own dog and if he had it his way, he would get Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner to star in the film (but not, as the interviewer suggested, Scarlett Johansson).

He continues adding that he was sort of an idiot between the ages of 15 and 25 and regrets not standing up for the Jews during the Holocaust, but then says, “Today, in my own thoughts, I would like to have a critical look at them. I am generally interested in the ‘other’. It’s the same thing with blacks. First, they were colonised, and later everyone acted as if they were just as we are. Of course, a black person can wear glasses and a watch, but this doesn’t make us the same.”


Ahem.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Beard Esquire

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Been up all night working on this custom cover for CassavetesGodard.

I'd say the only thing missing is the C.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by magnolia12883

Can't wait for FISH TANK on Blu-ray this February (among others)... Meanwhile, would love to see Criterion release:

Jean-Luc Godard's WEEKEND (1967)
Alan Parker's MISSISSIPPI BURNING (1988)
Alex Cox's SID & NANCY (1986) (re-issue it on Blu-ray!)
Robert Altman's IMAGES (1972)
Robert Altman's HEALTH (1980)
Robert Altman's COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN (1983)
Pedro Almodovar's LIVE FLESH (1997)
David Mamet's THE SPANISH PRISONER (1997)
and others...

Godard's Weekend is being worked on. End of 2011-early 2012 I believe, unless they are quicker, but they did say about a year.

[Marcus Wright]

Love the Cover art.
Hate myself for loving it.

Non-Sense.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by deadkidsean

Jean-Luc Godard on ... his next film:

He describes the film thusly: “It’s about a man and his wife who no longer speak the same language. The dog they take on walks then intervenes and speaks. How I’ll do it, I don’t yet know. The rest is simple.” He goes on to say that he is interested in 3D because he likes “when new techniques are introduced. Because it doesn’t have any rules yet.” He might cast his own dog and if he had it his way, he would get Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner to star in the film (but not, as the interviewer suggested, Scarlett Johansson).

He continues adding that he was sort of an idiot between the ages of 15 and 25 and regrets not standing up for the Jews during the Holocaust, but then says, “Today, in my own thoughts, I would like to have a critical look at them. I am generally interested in the ‘other’. It’s the same thing with blacks. First, they were colonised, and later everyone acted as if they were just as we are. Of course, a black person can wear glasses and a watch, but this doesn’t make us the same.”

A 3D talking dog Godard movie with CGI Bogart and Gardner? And who was it that said he is one-dimensional? That's like saying Tarantino movies doesn't have enough people talking.

[deadkidsean]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

A 3D talking dog Godard movie with CGI Bogart and Gardner? And who was it that said he is one-dimensional? That's like saying Tarantino movies doesn't have enough people talking.

Hahah, the whole idea blows my mind. And his last quote there. I mean, I know he's almost 80, but wow. Lol.

[jhiggy23]

Pissed! Based on the assurances here I got the Double Life of Veronique and opened it last nite, and SURE ENOUGH they're now releasing it on blu in February! Can't wait for it to come out but annoyed at the same time.

[Belloche]

Originally Posted by magnolia12883

Can't wait for FISH TANK on Blu-ray this February (among others)... Meanwhile, would love to see Criterion release:

Jean-Luc Godard's WEEKEND (1967)
Alan Parker's MISSISSIPPI BURNING (1988)
Alex Cox's SID & NANCY (1986) (re-issue it on Blu-ray!)
Robert Altman's IMAGES (1972)
Robert Altman's HEALTH (1980)
Robert Altman's COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN (1983)
Pedro Almodovar's LIVE FLESH (1997)
David Mamet's THE SPANISH PRISONER (1997)
and others...

I'm hoping to someday own Criterion versions of Altman's Nashville and The Long Goodbye. My all-time crazy Criterion wish is William Friedkin's Sorcerer. I wonder why Sid and Nancy never came back into print ? I only ever see the cheapo MGM one around.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

So, I'm going to B&N to finish off my GC! I can most likely get 5 Criterions, so I'm thinking of...

Antichrist
Night of the Hunter, The
Seventh Seal, The
???
???

Can anyone recommend me what the last 2 Criterion should be?

I heard good things about...

[Show spoiler]400 Blows, The
Days of Heaven
Modern Times
Paris, Texas
Walkabout

Already have...

[Show spoiler]Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The
For All Mankind
M
Paths of Glory
Seven Samurai
Stagecoach
Thin Red Line, The (Ordered)
Yojimbo / Sanjuro

Thanks, Bryan

You didn't list them as ones you owned, nor ones you had heard good things about, but I think "The Wages of Fear" and "Last Year At Marienbad" would be great purchases.....

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Very nice! Who's going to be the first to complain ????

ME!!! I WANTED TOKYO STORY!!!

Looks like a nice potpourri...should keep most of us happy.

Learning curve for me...I haven't seen any of these films. Sweet Smell and Fishtank are looking interesting.

I'm open for any of you to woo me on your favs!

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Unless Like CC Says... maybe you were joking.

yeah, just thought I'd get that outta the way. It'll be asked again by someone who doesn't feel like going through pages and pages of Tim Curry clips.

[Arkadin]

really hope for "Nashville" one day also.
the dvd is the worst major studio dvd I have ever bought PQwise;
absolutely unwatchable; I binned it after an hour.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I just like to make sure Criterion has enough money to secure the rights to all the Wes Anderson films they can get their hands on

To those who haven't seen Double Life of Veronique..... Netflix/rent/borrow it.... it's a fantastic film that I blind-bought based on the good Dr.'s recommendation/review, and it was worth every penny of the very reasonable price of the UK import.

Moved it up in my queue...will check it out before Feb...thanks Beta!

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by rkish

Moved it up in my queue...will check it out before Feb...thanks Beta!

You haven't seen Amarcord??? Really???

Do you like Fellini?

[Zen_Amako]

The Double Life of Veronique is one of my favorite films thanks to the exquisite cinematography, the soundtrack, the mysterious story, and yes, Irene Jacob's beauty. Every time I've tried to watch just part of it, I've ended up watching the whole thing. That said, I already own the UK Blu-ray, the Criterion DVD and the French DVD. Hmm! I guess I will be selling the Criterion DVD, since it looks like the Blu-ray will have all the same extras.

I have the UK DVD of Fish Tank. Very good film. I nearly pulled the trigger on the UK Blu-ray a few times, since it's region-free and it's been fairly cheap.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

New titles are up. SIX FREAKIN' FILMS!!!

- Senso
- Fish Tank
- Sweet Smell of Success
- Still Walking
- Amarcord
- Double Life Of Veronique

CC

For those interested...Amacord and Still Walking are available via NetFlix streaming.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by Belloche

I'm hoping to someday own Criterion versions of Altman's Nashville and The Long Goodbye. My all-time crazy Criterion wish is William Friedkin's Sorcerer. I wonder why Sid and Nancy never came back into print ? I only ever see the cheapo MGM one around.

NASHVILLE really screams out Criterion. Mr. Altman is gone but most of the great cast is still around.

[Juiceboxjerry]

I hate that when I don't check this place for a little while, I feel the need to read through all the pages I missed, even though it's usually just a few people getting mad at CG again (in this case more than a few. Including one of the Criterioncast guys, lol). On a positive note, you get to see posts that are a little funnier (or sad, depending on your levels of compassion for other humans) when read at a later date, like these:

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Just watched The Double Life of Veronique last nite and loved it. Sublime filmmaking. I know there's a UK release of the film, but does anyone know if Criterion still has a license for the film and if so, whether the film is a potential candidate for a Criterion blu release? If not, I plan on picking up the dvd during the sale.

Followed at a later date by:

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

My haul is almost complete:


Red Desert
Paths of Glory
El Norte
Breathless
The Thin Red Line
The Night of the Hunter (on Tues)
Seven Samurai
The Double Life of Veronique (dvd----decided to get this over the UK blu-ray for a few reasons. First, you can't argue with $14. Second, the packaging is exquisite. Third, online reviewers have noted that there isn't a significant difference in the technical qualities between dvd and blu. Fourth, it has additional special features that I'm looking forward to).

I know this happens all the time, but it was a little funnier to me because I read it immediately after the announcements were made. And I'm sure karma will kick me in the ass, because I'll probably buy Ikiru on DVD before the sale ends.

Also, the announcements were pretty outstanding. Super excited about the Amarcord upgrade, and there's a few titles that I haven't seen (including Veronique), that I'm really looking forward to checking out.

I did have a question that might seem like blasphemy to some of you cinephiles. I've never seen Modern Times, and truth be told, I've never seen much Chaplin stuff at all. I remember seeing a couple of films when I was younger, and remember liking them, but the memory is hazy.

Anyway, I'm heading to Barnes tomorrow to pick up NOTH, and I was contemplating a blind buy. Normally I would just rent first, but considering the sale, and the rather large amount of positive feedback on this release, I think I'll just pick it up. Anyone care to share some thoughts on what I should expect, and whether or not it's a good idea? Thanks in advance