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Harry Caul · 01-31-2011, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Octagon.

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As for upcoming stuff...I was a little ambivelant when The Sweet Smell of Success was announced but I'm really looking forward to it now. It really is an excellent film and one that will hold up extremely well to multiple veiwings, I think.

This is a American Classic and i think due to MGM's financial problems it's a Criterion release. And it's a Movie shot by the great James Wong Howe. I think the first of his to receive a Blu-ray release. Multiple Viewings is the second name of this Movie.

italy12 · 01-31-2011, 02:35 PM

Frickin' B&N...

I usually love that store, and I rarely use them for shipping since I live close to one, but the Jan releases were priced rather nicely before they were released. Add in the B2G1 free deal, and it was a no-brainer.

I got my copies of Army of Shadows (delayed 1 week) and Robinson Crusoe, along with a third title, non CC.

I just received a notice of delay for the 2 Fuller films...up to 30-days! Broadcast News is "in-transit" I guess, so I should get that soon. But up to 30 days for the ones I really wanted to see first...

Oh well, I still have my health.

Pyoko · 01-31-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

The Great Dictator was hinted at in the New Years drawing.

Oh yes, I forgot about that, I guess there's a good chance it'll be next then.

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

I don't think there is a schedule for Chaplin films but I think there was a rumor that The Passion of Joan of Arc could be released in 2011. I might be wrong...

I really hope you're not. I hate it when films, versions and restorations are only properly accessible through special screenings.

Hendershot737 · 01-31-2011, 03:43 PM

I was just wondering if anyone knew when the next Barnes and Noble's 50%-off Criterion sale will be. Does it usually hit a routine set of days, or is it more random than that? Just curious as to whether I should take more advantage of the B2G1 or hold out for a bit. Thanks!

italy12 · 01-31-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

I was just wondering if anyone knew when the next Barnes and Noble's 50%-off Criterion sale will be. Does it usually hit a routine set of days, or is it more random than that? Just curious as to whether I should take more advantage of the B2G1 or hold out for a bit. Thanks!

B2G1 sale: January and June

Criterion 50% off: July and November

I spoke to my cashier friend this weekend, and she said B&N is doing another big sale this month (Feb) with "award winning movies". I am assuming it is a tie-in to the Oscars...duh. She didn't go into specifics, but she said there'd be a section of 'em.

Also, she told me they usually get a memo or something a week before the new sale starts since the registers will have to have all the pricing info downloaded in the system, so, you could always find a trustworthy source at the store and find out from them about upcoming sales.

greekak229 · 01-31-2011, 04:38 PM

I got my Double Life of Veronique in today. Looking forward to watching it this weekend.

fdm · 01-31-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

No idea why anyone orders from B&N anymore. Their mail order service is consistently below average. You have to factor in a likely delay every time and figure out if any advantage in price or selection is worth the bother.

It's worth the bother once in a while. Amazon certainly has its problems sometimes. As do other online vendors.

ccfixx · 01-31-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

I got my Double Life of Veronique in today. Looking forward to watching it this weekend.

According to UPS, my copy is sitting outside my house in the cold snow while I'm 40 minutes away at work. I won't be able to rescue it until, at least, another five hours. I love how the title is actually "backordered" on Criterion's own site. I don't know if that speaks for the popularity of the title or if it has anything to do with the initial pressing.

CC

Zen_Amako · 01-31-2011, 04:51 PM

I got my copy of The Double Life of Veronique this morning too. Amazon shipped it via a courier called LaserShip, but fortunately it showed up. I'm not sure why they wait until the last minute to ship a preorder with Prime so that it must be sent overnight.

ShellOilJunior · 01-31-2011, 05:11 PM

I know it's not Criterion but folks in this thread like art house films so...

Has anyone seen SOMEWHERE yet?

I saw it yesterday and loved it.

italy12 · 01-31-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Yeah, I read here or maybe on the Criterion Facebook page (too lazy to check which) that there may be a Criterion-friendly February sale. Until the 1980s or so, the list of best foreign language picture Oscar winners was loaded with Criterions.

Really? Someone else on here (might have been you!) a few weeks ago said something about a supposed Criterion February sale. Of course, there was no other info attached to that comment.

On another note, Borders said they shipped my "Veronique" out on the 28th via FedEx. Hopefully, I'll have it by tomorrow!

rkish · 01-31-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

According to UPS, my copy is sitting outside my house in the cold snow while I'm 40 minutes away at work. I won't be able to rescue it until, at least, another five hours. I love how the title is actually "backordered" on Criterion's own site. I don't know if that speaks for the popularity of the title or if it has anything to do with the initial pressing.

CC

Mine is "Out For Delivery" right now...

I decided last week that I wanted something "new", since I'm still waiting on Ozus from Amazon UK and wanted to take advantage of Prime while I still have it.

That and the $24.99 price seemed fair enough to justify a purchase.

g.schweet · 01-31-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Yeah, I read here or maybe on the Criterion Facebook page (too lazy to check which) that there may be a Criterion-friendly February sale. Until the 1980s or so, the list of best foreign language picture Oscar winners was loaded with Criterions.

I hope Amarcord's included in this upcoming sale then.

CheapChildren · 01-31-2011, 06:30 PM

Beta Man · 01-31-2011, 07:36 PM

Didn't get any drawings in the mail today..... but got my copy of "Veronique" !

I'll do my comparisons with the UK version soon.....

blkhrt · 01-31-2011, 09:37 PM

If anyone is interested, this is a pretty great article about Tati from Jonathan Rosenbaum's website. Makes me wish the full version of Playtime still existed. Also makes me wish I had picked up a copy of Playtime when I was at Barnes and Noble last week.

http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/?p=24214

ShellOilJunior · 02-01-2011, 01:31 AM

Sweet Smell:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

greekak229 · 02-01-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Sweet Smell:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

Delicious!

42041 · 02-01-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Sweet Smell:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

those screen grabs look fantastic

BasicGreatGuy · 02-01-2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 42041

those screen grabs look fantastic

I am counting down the days.

01-31-2011, 06:30 PM	#24814
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01-31-2011, 02:35 PM	#24802
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Frickin' B&N... I usually love that store, and I rarely use them for shipping since I live close to one, but the Jan releases were priced rather nicely before they were released. Add in the B2G1 free deal, and it was a no-brainer. I got my copies of Army of Shadows (delayed 1 week) and Robinson Crusoe, along with a third title, non CC. I just received a notice of delay for the 2 Fuller films...up to 30-days! Broadcast News is "in-transit" I guess, so I should get that soon. But up to 30 days for the ones I really wanted to see first... Oh well, I still have my health.

01-31-2011, 03:43 PM	#24804
Hendershot737 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Millbrae, CA Blu-ray collection:399 Trading Score:13	I was just wondering if anyone knew when the next Barnes and Noble's 50%-off Criterion sale will be. Does it usually hit a routine set of days, or is it more random than that? Just curious as to whether I should take more advantage of the B2G1 or hold out for a bit. Thanks!

01-31-2011, 04:38 PM	#24806
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1361 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I got my Double Life of Veronique in today. Looking forward to watching it this weekend.

01-31-2011, 04:51 PM	#24809
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I got my copy of The Double Life of Veronique this morning too. Amazon shipped it via a courier called LaserShip, but fortunately it showed up. I'm not sure why they wait until the last minute to ship a preorder with Prime so that it must be sent overnight.

01-31-2011, 05:11 PM	#24810
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I know it's not Criterion but folks in this thread like art house films so... Has anyone seen SOMEWHERE yet? I saw it yesterday and loved it.

01-31-2011, 07:36 PM	#24815
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Didn't get any drawings in the mail today..... but got my copy of "Veronique" ! I'll do my comparisons with the UK version soon.....

01-31-2011, 09:37 PM	#24816
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	If anyone is interested, this is a pretty great article about Tati from Jonathan Rosenbaum's website. Makes me wish the full version of Playtime still existed. Also makes me wish I had picked up a copy of Playtime when I was at Barnes and Noble last week. http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/?p=24214

02-01-2011, 01:31 AM	#24817
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Sweet Smell: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

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