The Criterion Collection

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by jcs913

There's nothing better than catching up on the posts and reading CC rolling out the welcome wagon again...

I'm sure there's something better out there. I generally don't mean to incite forum riots (I leave that to SpiderBaby), but I do detest laziness on the internet... and that usually includes people seeking other people's advice on what movies they should check out. There's just so much information available on films these days that I find it difficult that someone can't look up some YouTube trailers/clips or read some reviews, then take all of that absorbed information and apply it to how well he/she knows him/herself in determining if certain films would be appreciated.

I like people that can roll with the punches, and I like antimatter... and, I really appreciate his/her effort for better written grammar.

PS... foreign users aside, an initiation of getting called out for terrible written English isn't nearly as bad as the earlier Salò initiation we used to apply.

[Eny-]

Guess... I'm safe..... then.......

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Eny-

Of course that's subjective, hence the wink. But you can't compare Kubrick with De Palma and as obscure as Murder a la Mod was/is, due to it's history, Killer's Kiss is a far more desired movie by fans IMO.

Depends on the Fan. I think a lot more people like The Immigrant, the Charlie Chaplin film on Au revoir les enfants more than Killer's Kiss, since everyone is always screaming for a CC Chaplin film.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I'm just missing the days when there were less Canucks on the Internet.

Give us a break, so few of us to start with

[Freeza]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

It still hasn't stopped the hatred directed at me, and a few others. Thanks for the support though. I'm just happy B&N is having this sale. I've bought Criterions at full price. I try to get them for relatively cheap, but it's ultimately the film that matters to me. I just hope B&N decide to keep their sales going, despite the few who are ruining it for others.

I tried posting a few well thought out and worded comments on the misuse of the coupons in the B&N Sale thread, but within an hour every one of them was removed by the moderators. Sad that countless bragging posts about how others were able to get away with the misuse were left.

Oh well, even if they did end up getting them for less, at least I'll have the satisfaction of actually enjoying my purchases, unlike scores of those who will undoubtedly leave them sealed forever for freshness and just bought because they felt they were getting something cheaper than they should have been able to.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

What's wrong with Canucks on the internet? The Canadian gov't has done so much to bring us internet to our igloos.

It's been a long-time coming for our northern brethren. I'm glad to hear that everything's working these days.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I'm sure there's something better out there. I generally don't mean to incite forum riots (I leave that to SpiderBaby), but I do detest laziness on the internet... and that usually includes people seeking other people's advice on what movies they should check out. There's just so much information available on films these days that I find it difficult that someone can't look up some YouTube trailers/clips or read some reviews, then take all of that absorbed information and apply it to how well he/she knows him/herself in determining if certain films would be appreciated.

I like people that can roll with the punches, and I like antimatter... and, I really appreciate his/her effort for better written grammar.

PS... foreign users aside, an initiation of getting called out for terrible written English isn't nearly as bad as the earlier Salò initiation we used to apply.

CC, as usual, an expert orator. But you have to admit, the inherent laziness on the internet is what makes people dream up even more lazy applications.

BTW (see that is lazy), I think Canada should be deemed region D, as they are that special....

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Depends on the Fan. I think a lot more people like The Immigrant, the Charlie Chaplin film on Au revoir les enfants more than Killer's Kiss, since everyone is always screaming for a CC Chaplin film.

I love The Immigrant as well. Still have to watch Ins blaue hinein short though.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

It's been a long-time coming for our northern brethren. I'm glad to hear that everything's working these days.

Oh yes, we finally have whale blubber powered TVs to watch Criterion titles on as well.

Originally Posted by Freeza

I tried posting a few well thought out and worded comments on the misuse of the coupons in the B&N Sale thread, but within an hour every one of them was removed by the moderators. Sad that countless bragging posts about how others were able to get away with the misuse were left.

Oh well, even if they did end up getting them for less, at least I'll have the satisfaction of actually enjoying my purchases, unlike scores of those who will undoubtedly leave them sealed forever for freshness and just bought because they felt they were getting something cheaper than they should have been able to.

I know how you feel. I'm happy with what I purchased, and don't care about the price. I'm only concerned that B&N could stop doing these sales altogether because some people are abusing the system.

Yesterday a thread was locked under the North American board by a moderator because people were saying slipcovers were foolish, and they couldn't fathom why people bought so many copies of one movie. Yet, the misuse of coupons, which goes against the board's rules, and the nastiness towards a lot of members continues to be ignored in the B&N thread. I'll probably get into a lot of trouble for saying all that, but I'm honestly confused by that.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by jcs913

CC, as usual, an expert orator. But you have to admit, the inherent laziness on the internet is what makes people dream up even more lazy applications.

BTW (see that is lazy), I think Canada should be deemed region D, as they are that special....

Oh yes, with our "inferior" releases that have French on the slipcovers.

[melo4mvp]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

It still hasn't stopped the hatred directed at me, and a few others. Thanks for the support though. I'm just happy B&N is having this sale. I've bought Criterions at full price. I try to get them for relatively cheap, but it's ultimately the film that matters to me. I just hope B&N decide to keep their sales going, despite the few who are ruining it for others.

To stop being so negative, I'll change the subject:

Only a little over a week before 12 Angry Men comes out, anyone else excited? Oh yea, Rushmore comes out too doesn't it? Any Rushmore fans eager about that?

I'm very excited for 12 Angry Men. I remember watching it in high school. One of the very few criterions I've actually seen before buying. Also looking forward to seeing Rushmore for the first time.

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Don't..get..mad..at...the...forum...bro...it's..a. ...gr8...place..2..hang...

I've heard of feeding trolls, but you basically bought him a happy meal with a extra side order of fires.

Originally Posted by rkish

You're a bad man! You're a very bad man!!!!!

I can't help reading that line without hearing the voice of that kid from the Twilight Zone episode. "Its off to the corn field with you!"


Watched Carlos over the weekend. Magnificent performances all around. Édgar Ramírez especially. Also IMO Nora von Waldstätten is a amazing looking women! There was a lot to take in on my first viewing. I think I'll have to watch it again to absorb it all.

After watching the special features little details in the film that seemed like just minor details actually had a lot more meaning and truly shows how much research went into the script. Knowing some of these things will greatly add to the second viewing. At first, even though I liked the film, a lot of the film seemed to repeat itself. This is mostly due to jumping from location to location and having a lot of similar moments with the characters. I got that feeling a few times, but again I think this was just because there was so much to take in. I'm sure on my second viewing that will not be the case. I will notice more of the subtleties thrown into the characters on top of the minor details that have deeper meanings.

Highly recommended.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by melo4mvp

I'm very excited for 12 Angry Men. I remember watching it in high school. One of the very few criterions I've actually seen before buying. Also looking forward to seeing Rushmore for the first time.

I always watch it when it comes on TCM, unless I'm at work or it's really late. I love Henry Fonda's movies. Also, Quincy's MD, aka Jack Klugman's in it. Yes, I know he played TV Oscar in The Odd Couple, but I watched Quincy reruns on A&E before I watched The Odd Couple reruns on TVLand (back when I had the US version, and they actually showed quality, classic, sitcoms).

Originally Posted by Eny-

I love The Immigrant as well. Still have to watch Ins blaue hinein short though.

See, the best special feature isn't as easy as you though!

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by jcs913

CC, as usual, an expert orator. But you have to admit, the inherent laziness on the internet is what makes people dream up even more lazy applications.

Orator? I'm no public speaker by any means.
Oral? I've been oral publicly a few times.

Originally Posted by jcs913

BTW (see that is lazy), I think Canada should be deemed region D, as they are that special....

I can agree with this. Other than the Ginger Snaps Collector's Edition DVD released in 2001, I don't think there's a reason for anyone outside of Canada to be buying physical media (i.e. blu-rays, DVDs, CDs) from Canada, correct?

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Orator? I'm no public speaker by any means.
Oral? I've been oral publicly a few times.



I can agree with this. Other than the Ginger Snaps Collector's Edition DVD released in 2001, I don't think there's a reason for anyone outside of Canada to be buying physical media (i.e. blu-rays, DVDs, CDs) from Canada, correct?

You're forgetting the steelbook fanatics and slipcover fanatics who treat BDs like Pokemon. They should be allowed to buy from Canada.

Also, this board would be dead if there weren't topics going on about the Canadian releases that ruin covers because they have French on them.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Would anyone be interested in a Best of 2011 survey? I could whip up a Google form for easy use for all.

-Best new entry into collection
-Best re-issue
-Best Cover Art
-Most quotable br.com member
Yes, I know CF does their own but I think ours would be cool. Please post any question suggestions, too.

etc.

Originally Posted by jcs913

Before we even consider this, my vote for the bold is CC...

Wow...it's a tough decision between CC and SB (aka CG). Both are very strong candidates and deserve the nod...this one will keep me up at night for a while...

[exolstice]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Yesterday a thread was locked under the North American board by a moderator because people were saying slipcovers were foolish, and they couldn't fathom why people bought so many copies of one movie.

You could write a book about OCD using only these forums as your data set.

Anyway, I limited myself to three purchases with this sale:

- The Killing
- Fanny and Alexander
- The Red Balloon (which is only on DVD but fantastic nonetheless, and I'd never seen it before, not that I've seen either of my other two purchases).

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by rkish

Wow...it's a tough decision between CC and SB (aka CG). Both are very strong candidates and deserve the nod...this one will keep me up at night for a while...

Rich, IMO (see lazy again) CG/SB has soften up a little these days. CC still has that sting.

[Beta Man]

It may not be an entirely additional film...... but I find it hard to beat the commentary tracks available with Night of the Hunter...... just wonderful really.

(I apologize for the ellipses, in addition to the fact that they aren't of the proper length/number)

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

(I apologize for the ellipses, in addition to the fact that they aren't of the proper length/number)

No problem, Beta. Not only do you explicitly state in your signature that you're an "Excessive Compulsive Ellipses Abuser" but you also carry mod privileges.