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P@t_Mtl · 12-07-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

+1 only if the exception that they really think (of course very short-term)that thats the best movie ever made.

It's possible that they do think so (very short term indeed

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octagon · 12-07-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by keldons

Also have you seen the original Insomnia? I think its an early Criterion title and the people I've met that enjoy the original say Nolan's isn't as good, but I haven't seen either so i can't comment.

The remake is pretty good and definitely holds its own against the original. Well, right up until the end, anyway.

Since you haven't seen either I won't go into detail but I will say the rewrite probably wasn't Nolan's fault. For all the countless billions we spend devouring violence and sex American sensiblities can be ridiculously delicate when it comes to moral ambiguity.

SpiderBaby · 12-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Newsletters are out.

PowellPressburger · 12-07-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Newsletters are out.

But there seems to be no clues for any upcoming releases :-(

Beta Man · 12-07-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

But there seems to be no clues for any upcoming releases :-(

yeah.... but there are free drawings

SpiderBaby · 12-07-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

yeah.... but there are free drawings

If you got $150 to spend. He could make me a poster of Godard cartoons.

blkhrt · 12-07-2010, 08:50 PM

For anyone interested, high def disc news has posted their review of Cronos.

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=56596#more-56596

Beta Man · 12-07-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

If you got $150 to spend. He could make me a poster of Godard cartoons.

Not that I would be able to search out $150 worth of stuff to buy..... but the fact that pre-orders don't count makes it virtually impossible for me to spend $150 with them (at least justifiably) I like some of the art prints, but not enough to spend that kind of money, especially since the wife would kill me.

tfunk · 12-07-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I like CM Punk.

I will add myself to this list. I USED to watch WWE a ton, but when I do check on occasion now, I find myself most drawn to Punk. Can he just stay on commentary forever? He's great.

SpiderBaby · 12-07-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tfunk

I will add myself to this list. I USED to watch WWE a ton, but when I do check on occasion now, I find myself most drawn to Punk. Can he just stay on commentary forever? He's great.

I'm in the same boat as you.

jhiggy23 · 12-07-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Did you like Le Petit Soldat? One of my fav Godards from this period, along with Weekend of course, Made in USA, 2 or 3 Things, Masculin féminin, and La Chinoise. Oh, and 1968's Le Gai savoir, though not considered in the "New Wave" period. Just don't watch the last one without me saying that you have been warned. This isn't Breathless.

I loved Le Petit Soldat--it's my third favorite of the five I've seen.

SpiderBaby · 12-07-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I loved Le Petit Soldat--it's my third favorite of the five I've seen.

nice.

Woodstove · 12-07-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I like CM Punk. Don't act like you never watch wrestling Phish fan.

Also, why does reviewers on this site bold reviews like Avatar and Inception? I mean, I know why, but I want to hear them say why.

The reviewers actually have no control over this. Bold titles are top sellers--it's as simple as that.

SpiderBaby · 12-07-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodstove

The reviewers actually have no control over this. Bold titles are top sellers--it's as simple as that.

All I needed to know. Thanks. Fast and easy.

ccfixx · 12-07-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodstove

The reviewers actually have no control over this. Bold titles are top sellers--it's as simple as that.

We are graced by the presence of Mr. Broadwater.

Thank you, good sir.

Keep up the good work.

I hope pro-b doesn't get jealous of you coming in on his turf.

CC

rkish · 12-07-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Watched The Burmese Harp over the weekend and found it profoundly moving. Anyone think Criterion will upgrade this to blu next year?

If you have a region free blu-ray player...Masters of Cinema has a BD version of The Burmese Harp. They did a spectactular job on it!

I would hope that Criterion would eventually release it on blu, for all region A fans to enjoy. I think that it's a very important film.

PowellPressburger · 12-07-2010, 11:38 PM

I love that Criterion usually upgrades their bonus features to 1080i, ESP the VIDEODROME trailers.

rkish · 12-07-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Is it in HD with subtitles?

I haven't checked it out yet...but I saw that it is available in HD and I would bet that it will include subs as well.

I'll be checking it out a bit later tonight, so I'll let you know.

rkish · 12-08-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithTalent

Got my copy of Paths Of Glory on Friday and watched it Saturday. Great movie; I thought the trial scene alone was worth the price of admission. Was a little surprised at how short it was; I wanted more! I still think The Killing is my favourite early Kubrick (i.e. 50's) but was very happy to see Tim Carey in Paths too, I freaking love that guy.

Has anyone listened to the commentary with Gary Giddins? Figured I'd ask if it's worthwhile before sitting down to that one.

KT

The commentary is pretty informative and Giddens does a pretty good job. He's made appearances on other supplements, most notably on MoC's "Make Way For Tomorrow".

Yeah...Tim Carey is a pretty intense guy...but supposedly very difficult to work with. He was "fired" before "Paths" was completed, so a "double" was used in a few scenes, where there is no dialogue, but a shot of his character was needed.

Carey kept busy after "Paths" and appears in "Head" in another of his "off the wall" character roles.

Juiceboxjerry · 12-08-2010, 12:15 AM

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but is there a reason why there's no drawing in the Newsletter this month?

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12-07-2010, 08:44 PM	#21663
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Newsletters are out.

12-07-2010, 08:50 PM	#21667
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	For anyone interested, high def disc news has posted their review of Cronos. http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=56596#more-56596

12-07-2010, 11:38 PM	#21677
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I love that Criterion usually upgrades their bonus features to 1080i, ESP the VIDEODROME trailers.

12-08-2010, 12:15 AM	#21680
Juiceboxjerry Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:205	Sorry if this has been discussed already, but is there a reason why there's no drawing in the Newsletter this month?

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