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Louisville Slugger · 03-10-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

what would have been more ironic, is if she asked you to have dinner at her aunt's house...

I looked up and the cashier's face was all smudged. Then I woke up.

jhiggy23 · 03-10-2011, 04:41 PM

Criterion's facebook page just confirmed that a Jean Cocteau film will be one of the dvd to blu upgrades announced next week. I'm betting on Beauty and the Beast, rather than Orpheus.

Beta Man · 03-10-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

I looked up and the cashier's face was all smudged. Then I woke up.

Oh... DNR huh?

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Criterion's facebook page just confirmed that a Jean Cocteau film will be one of the dvd to blu upgrades announced next week. I'm betting on Beauty and the Beast, rather than Orpheus.

I'll gladly welcome Beauty and the Beast or Orpheus.... can you post the actual text that they posted/tweeted/whatever-it's called? (maybe they "Face planted" ?

)

SpiderBaby · 03-10-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

I had a dream last night about Criterions,

I was in Barnes and Noble and my gut told me to pick up House. They were having a 50% off sale and I stacked a coupon. After completing my transaction the cashier asked if I wanted to grab some dinner. I immediately woke up after that.

You woke up before the good part after dinner? Is something wrong with you?

The Theory · 03-10-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'll gladly welcome Beauty and the Beast or Orpheus.... can you post the actual text that they posted/tweeted/whatever-it's called? (maybe they "Face planted" ?

)

Every month they have a post where they invite "predictions" (or, more accurately, wishlists) and about midway through the thread they said: "One is directed by Jean Cocteau..." So they didn't specifically say that it was an upgrade of a prior title.

fdm · 03-10-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by larry47591

I thought For all Mankind was great. I do enjoy anything about history though. Some of the shots on blu-ray were amazing.

Yeah, 40+ years ago. The space shuttle and space station, ho hum. But man on the flippin moon. Wow, even still, if you really think about it and the technologies available at the time, it's some pretty amazing stuff. No special effects whatsoever.

SpiderBaby · 03-10-2011, 05:25 PM

Criterion also said, CG, throw away your Weekend dvd that you paid $60 for used, because we are releasing that. And I said, I don't throw away releases, like you all do when you announce crap. And then they said they wouldn't announce Weekend next week. So I kicked him.

ccfixx · 03-10-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Criterion's facebook page just confirmed that a Jean Cocteau film will be one of the dvd to blu upgrades announced next week. I'm betting on Beauty and the Beast, rather than Orpheus.

I would hope that Criterion would wait on "Orpheus" until they get the rights, if ever, back to the other two films in the "Orphic Trilogy".

CC

repete66211 · 03-10-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jr7936

So I just saw the criterion DVD of sweet movie from a netflix rental. It was on of the worst movies I have seen. I don't mean in how gross it was but I mean the plot was just stupid.

I haven't seen it but surely it can't be worse than Jubilee.

fdm · 03-10-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Criterion's facebook page just confirmed that a Jean Cocteau film will be one of the dvd to blu upgrades announced next week. I'm betting on Beauty and the Beast, rather than Orpheus.

Given that 3/5 of Criterion's Cocteau catalog is Studio Canal and out of print, doesn't really leave that many options. Beauty and the Beast is pretty much a shoe-in. (Not really seeing them going with Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, or getting back the Orphic trilogy any time soon, or releasing something they haven't already for that matter.)

Strevlac · 03-10-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Yeah, 40+ years ago. The space shuttle and space station, ho hum. But man on the flippin moon. Wow, even still, if you really think about it and the technologies available at the time, it's some pretty amazing stuff. No special effects whatsoever.

Well, considering that we couldn't do it again without about 7-10 years of reengineering then I'd say it was and still is extremely impressive.

But I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of For All Mankind either. It just seems....dated. We've definitely come a long way as far as documentaries are concerned.

TJS_Blu · 03-10-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Criterion's facebook page just confirmed that a Jean Cocteau film will be one of the dvd to blu upgrades announced next week. I'm betting on Beauty and the Beast, rather than Orpheus.

Wow, that'd be great! Looks like Criterioncast is saying that Omar from The Wire in the closet of dreams means Life During Wartime, from IFC will be coming out. Not necessarilly next week...

Beta Man · 03-10-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Wow, that'd be great! Looks like Criterioncast is saying that Omar from The Wire in the closet of dreams means Life During Wartime, from IFC will be coming out. Not necessarilly next week...

One of my favorite Talking Heads' songs, but I have not seen the film of the same name..... Netflix here I come. (once I get my new player

It shipped today)

Zen_Amako · 03-10-2011, 06:27 PM

I would welcome Beauty and the Beast, except that means another DVD I have to upgrade to Blu. It's visually one of the best B&W films I've seen.

herzog4life · 03-10-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

One of my favorite Talking Heads' songs, but I have not seen the film of the same name..... Netflix here I come. (once I get my new player

It shipped today)

I hope you're kidding, Beta. The Wire is one of best television shows ever made. Get on it.

Beta Man · 03-10-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by herzog4life

I hope you're kidding, Beta. The Wire is one of best television shows ever made. Get on it.

I was referring to "Life During Wartime" (sorry... "THE WIRE" was bolded when I quoted it

)

I've never seen The Wire either though.... so perhaps you read me!

Love the NotH Avatar by the way.

jhiggy23 · 03-10-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

Well, considering that we couldn't do it again without about 7-10 years of reengineering then I'd say it was and still is extremely impressive.

But I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of For All Mankind either. It just seems....dated. We've definitely come a long way as far as documentaries are concerned.

In no way shape or form does For All Mankind seem dated imo. How does it seem dated? Because it relies on a more poetic narrative manner than the straightforward, fact-heavy documentaries produced today?

jhiggy23 · 03-10-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Theory

Every month they have a post where they invite "predictions" (or, more accurately, wishlists) and about midway through the thread they said: "One is directed by Jean Cocteau..." So they didn't specifically say that it was an upgrade of a prior title.

Actually they did specifically say that, as it was a direct response to the question: which films will receive an upgrade next week? Two minutes later was that response.

jhiggy23 · 03-10-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Oh... DNR huh?

I'll gladly welcome Beauty and the Beast or Orpheus.... can you post the actual text that they posted/tweeted/whatever-it's called? (maybe they "Face planted" ?

)

There's way too many responses to go through now. At the time, their status was inviting people to guess what titles will be released. Of course, almost everyone just listed their wishlists (and a ton of ppl still insist the cover tease from a day or two ago is Alien...slaps forehead). At one point, Criterion responded by saying something along the lines of we'll answer the next question asked. Someone asked: what upgrades will be announced next week? Two minutes later Criterion responded with "one is directed by Jean Cocteau..."

The Theory · 03-10-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Actually they did specifically say that, as it was a direct response to the question: which films will receive an upgrade next week? Two minutes later was that response.

Fair enough. It was a rather lengthy thread and I was merely skimming, so I guess I missed the context.

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03-10-2011, 04:41 PM	#26802
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	Criterion's facebook page just confirmed that a Jean Cocteau film will be one of the dvd to blu upgrades announced next week. I'm betting on Beauty and the Beast, rather than Orpheus.

03-10-2011, 05:25 PM	#26807
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Criterion also said, CG, throw away your Weekend dvd that you paid $60 for used, because we are releasing that. And I said, I don't throw away releases, like you all do when you announce crap. And then they said they wouldn't announce Weekend next week. So I kicked him.

03-10-2011, 06:27 PM	#26814
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 would welcome Beauty and the Beast, except that means another DVD I have to upgrade to Blu. It's visually one of the best B&W films I've seen.

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