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AronofskyFan · 05-28-2011, 06:28 AM

How much of a chance do you think there is of Breaking the Waves being released by criterion? I'm a big von Trier fan but netflix doesn't have this, my local blockbuster doesn't have it, and the DVD is pretty expensive on amazon for a blindbuy. Many people think this is his best film, and I saw a poster in here say that one of the clues in the new year drawings could possibly be Breaking The Waves. I just really want to see it.

retablo · 05-28-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickDamian

I apologize that this completely off topic, I'm just curious to know, what do the people in this thread think of True Grit (2010)?

And speaking of 2010 movies, I think that 127 Hours is a future cult classic, and would be a sweet addition to the collection.

There is absolutely no need for 127 Hours to be in the collection. It already has a perfectly amazing blu-ray release... there's nothing Criterion could do except add a few more extras maybe. Why not let the films that already have great discs be and instead wish for better films that AREN'T already on blu-ray?

Alex DeLarge · 05-28-2011, 07:44 PM

Great news! I just reviewed the series from an import UK dvd and would love to watch again in high definition. Now we need BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ.

buffetfroid · 05-28-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Cronos is a really good example. I'm a fairly big fan of Del Toro, and I was surprised that Criterion picked that one up. They did a nice job, but I almost prefer their supplements to the film.

I sold my copy of Cronos but was tempted to keep it just for the extra where he gives a tour of his "man cave".

Guitar Joe · 05-28-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

See this thread.

I don't know that Peter Becker calling Lynch "peculiar" after the fact helps their chances of any future Lynch releases. Time has obviously passed, but there is a distinct bitterness to Becker's comments that suggest Criterion wouldn't want the hassle of a Lynch film.

I just checked the @DAVID_LYNCH on Twitter to see if by chance he follows Criterion there. He (or his underling) doesn't appear to, but he does follow John Hodgman, Russell Simmons, Russell Brand, Rainn Wilson, Zachary Quinto, Ashton Kutcher and Moby.

Thanks.

I'm not suprised about who Lynch follows on Twitter. He's a bit peculiar.

Monty70 · 05-28-2011, 10:45 PM

Really crappy news about Lynch and Criterion. (I can only imagine how Blue Velvet or Mulholland Dr. would look in a nice 4k digital restoration)

I just came home from seeing Meek's Cutoff. I thought the film was very interesting and was never anything but captivated by the story. (shot in 4/3 like Fish Tank) I wonder if this would be something that Criterion would be interested in. (Oscilloscope does not always release all of its films on BD, Terribly Happy for example is only out on DVD)

capnnarcolepsy · 05-28-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitar Joe

Thanks.

I'm not suprised about who Lynch follows on Twitter. He's a bit peculiar.

when he first started using Twitter, he almost always only gave weather updates of where he was. oh how i love that wacky bastard.

Monty70 · 05-28-2011, 10:57 PM

I see that Oscilloscope will be releasing Meek's Cutoff on a DVD/BD combo pack on 9/13 so scratch that idea...

DuncanChrist · 05-28-2011, 10:58 PM

Is there a reason why Blow Out is no longer being sold by Amazon? Only third party sellers.

PowellPressburger · 05-28-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DuncanChrist

Is there a reason why Blow Out is no longer being sold by Amazon? Only third party sellers.

I would say it is because they are out of stock only. The title seems to be a good seller for Criterion.

octagon · 05-28-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I would say it is because they are out of stock only. The title seems to be a good seller for Criterion.

They might have also had an unusual number of returns for some reason.

Maybe buyer's remorse after people went goofy during the recent sale.

capnnarcolepsy · 05-28-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DuncanChrist

Is there a reason why Blow Out is no longer being sold by Amazon? Only third party sellers.

cue OOP discussion/worry/confusion in 3...2...1...

greekak229 · 05-29-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DuncanChrist

Is there a reason why Blow Out is no longer being sold by Amazon? Only third party sellers.

Criterion thought to themselves, "Wait? Brian De Palma? The same guy who made The Black Dahlia amongst other shitty films? Yeah. We're discontinuing his only good one as to not give him any credit."

Abacab · 05-29-2011, 03:45 AM

It will probably return for sale eventually when they get some stock. They no doubt had a huge rush with the sale. Admittedly, I am glad I got my order a few weeks ago.

Mr. Al · 05-29-2011, 03:50 AM

Future Shop by my place had 7 copies of Blow Out in stock.

Monty70 · 05-29-2011, 02:28 PM

Doesn't Amazon just list an item as currently out of stock or new stock on order, I have never seen them just pull a listing like this? I am really glad that I have my copy already, Blow Out is such an amazing film.

Anyone ever had an experience where Amazon has just pulled an newly released item that has had no reports of any problems. I know that they stopped selling the UK version of "The Innocents" a while back due to technical issues with the BD. Strange.

painted_klown · 05-29-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I find these third-party pages all the time now when I do searches on Amazon. Don't know what causes it but I assume it's to do with the primary seller (Amazon) being temp. out of stock. It's a recent thing - more pronounced within the last month or two - and it's bad practice.

Agreed.
From time to time I will fill up my cart with a bunch of movies and just assume/not pay attention, only to later discover that they were not actually coming from Amazon. So far I haven't had any issues but still...it's annoying to say the least.

Perhaps it's my OCD or something but I just don't trust random people as much as I do an actual commercial retail outlet.

BohemianGraham · 05-29-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I find these third-party pages all the time now when I do searches on Amazon. Don't know what causes it but I assume it's to do with the primary seller (Amazon) being temp. out of stock. It's a recent thing - more pronounced within the last month or two - and it's bad practice.

Sometimes it's also because the Third Party has cheaper stock than Amazon. Amazon US has been totally wonky as of late for just about everything. Slightly OT, but I just ordered a new jacket. They had the jacket in 2 colours, at two different prices on the same listing. Amazon wouldn't ship the cheap one to me, but would ship the more expensive one.They're just screwy.

bingtau · 05-29-2011, 06:15 PM

hi i was watching Solaris for the first time and it was a solid film. im assuming that the movie was supposed to be in color and some footage in black and white. can anyone tell me if i have a defective disc or if the black and white scenes are supposed to be there. thanks

kazama · 05-29-2011, 06:37 PM

Seen Kes and The Night of the Hunter recently, and I'm amazed! Both are 10/10 films and def one of my best blind buys ever.

05-28-2011, 10:45 PM	#30726
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	Really crappy news about Lynch and Criterion. (I can only imagine how Blue Velvet or Mulholland Dr. would look in a nice 4k digital restoration) I just came home from seeing Meek's Cutoff. I thought the film was very interesting and was never anything but captivated by the story. (shot in 4/3 like Fish Tank) I wonder if this would be something that Criterion would be interested in. (Oscilloscope does not always release all of its films on BD, Terribly Happy for example is only out on DVD) Last edited by Monty70; 05-28-2011 at 11:00 PM.

05-29-2011, 06:15 PM	#30739
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Solaris hi i was watching Solaris for the first time and it was a solid film. im assuming that the movie was supposed to be in color and some footage in black and white. can anyone tell me if i have a defective disc or if the black and white scenes are supposed to be there. thanks

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05-28-2011, 06:28 AM	#30721
AronofskyFan Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:St. Augustine, Florida Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:1	How much of a chance do you think there is of Breaking the Waves being released by criterion? I'm a big von Trier fan but netflix doesn't have this, my local blockbuster doesn't have it, and the DVD is pretty expensive on amazon for a blindbuy. Many people think this is his best film, and I saw a poster in here say that one of the clues in the new year drawings could possibly be Breaking The Waves. I just really want to see it.

05-28-2011, 07:44 PM	#30723
Alex DeLarge Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Central, PA 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:3152 DVD collection:638	Great news! I just reviewed the series from an import UK dvd and would love to watch again in high definition. Now we need BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ.

05-28-2011, 10:57 PM	#30728
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	I see that Oscilloscope will be releasing Meek's Cutoff on a DVD/BD combo pack on 9/13 so scratch that idea...

05-28-2011, 10:58 PM	#30729
DuncanChrist Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Cleveland Blu-ray collection:205 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:27	Is there a reason why Blow Out is no longer being sold by Amazon? Only third party sellers.

05-29-2011, 03:45 AM	#30734
Abacab Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Manchester, MD 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:480 DVD collection:11	It will probably return for sale eventually when they get some stock. They no doubt had a huge rush with the sale. Admittedly, I am glad I got my order a few weeks ago.

05-29-2011, 03:50 AM	#30735
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	Future Shop by my place had 7 copies of Blow Out in stock.

05-29-2011, 02:28 PM	#30736
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	Doesn't Amazon just list an item as currently out of stock or new stock on order, I have never seen them just pull a listing like this? I am really glad that I have my copy already, Blow Out is such an amazing film. Anyone ever had an experience where Amazon has just pulled an newly released item that has had no reports of any problems. I know that they stopped selling the UK version of "The Innocents" a while back due to technical issues with the BD. Strange.

05-29-2011, 06:37 PM	#30740
kazama Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Hungary 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:839	Seen Kes and The Night of the Hunter recently, and I'm amazed! Both are 10/10 films and def one of my best blind buys ever.

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