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ShellOilJunior · 12-21-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by abbazappaplant

I think I made my cashiers day today with an $8 coupon and 30% off... used the 30% on Salo and the $8 on Winnie the Pooh... He was very confused by my movie choices...

Puzzling. Those two films make for the perfect double bill.

Criterion Collector · 12-22-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Puzzling. Those two films make for the perfect double bill.

They certainly do, and don't forget the appropriately titled book, to complete the media triple bill.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...283155&s=books

Cinemach · 12-22-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by G:Box

That is all.

I think I'll be double-dipping. I told myself I wasn't, but I just think I am.

Just picked up Design For Living at B&N for ~$16 today. B&N's been good to me this year; The Lady Vanishes just came in the mail earlier this week.

Unfrozen · 12-22-2011, 05:30 AM

To answer the question asked several pages back, my favorite criterion blurays are

Pale Flower - It's one of my 10 or 15 favorite movies. I was shocked when I heard the initial announcement.
Bigger Than Life - " "
Paris Texas - I'm sure this will be replaced by Branded to Kill, which is a top ten-ish movie for me as well. Tokyo Drifter is one of my top 30 favorite movies, along with PT.

The Leopard, Blow Out and Wings of Desire are also favorites of mine.

As for Suzuki, you almost have to have an affinity for 60s Japanese movies to really get him. He's a lot like Masumura in that regard. When I have recommended people stuff like Blind Beast, they think I have serious issues or something lol. Pale Flower is less Japanese-centric.

pro-bassoonist · 12-22-2011, 06:10 AM

The Moment of Truth Blu-ray REVIEW

lolwut · 12-22-2011, 06:23 AM

I'm looking forward to watching Salo. Seen Sweet Smell of Success once and thought it was a really good film.

Darkcritic · 12-22-2011, 07:01 AM

As a BD edition seems to be a long-shot now, I am planning on ordering Berlin Alexanderplatz for Christmas. Does anyone has some thoughts on the film and the quality of this edition

?

SpiderBaby · 12-22-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

As a BD edition seems to be a long-shot now, I am planning on ordering Berlin Alexanderplatz for Christmas. Does anyone has some thoughts on the film and the quality of this edition

?

The dvd is the best it's going to look and highly doubt a blu-ray will happen, anytime soon anyways.

Thoughts on the film, being a huge Fassbinder fan, it's my fav release they have ever put out. 13 parts of melodramatic bliss that turns into a surreal epilogue that you can just watch over and over. GET IT.

pro-bassoonist · 12-22-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

As a BD edition seems to be a long-shot now, I am planning on ordering Berlin Alexanderplatz for Christmas. Does anyone has some thoughts on the film and the quality of this edition

?

While you are at it, get a copy of this film as well:

Pro-B

SpiderBaby · 12-22-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

While you are at it, get a copy of this film as well:

Pro-B

Yes, one of my 3 fav Fassbinder films. I just changed my avatar from it.

ShellOilJunior · 12-22-2011, 02:40 PM

Some New Year's Card predictions:

a bicycle
two glasses of beer
a rifle
cattle
a tennis racket
a small plane
a Ferris wheel

jcs913 · 12-22-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

As a BD edition seems to be a long-shot now, I am planning on ordering Berlin Alexanderplatz for Christmas. Does anyone has some thoughts on the film and the quality of this edition

?

I agree with CG that you will never see a BD release of this, as the restoration would be very costly and time consuming for Criterion. It is certainly a set that needs your attention, as it is 15 hours. You need to put a week aside for a viewing, as it is not really the kind of series that 'you can come back too'. I have had the set for a few years and have viewed it twice, as frankly there are too many other films that need viewings also. As for the content, it is something that is very hard to describe, as the 'story' is not what you are truly getting from Fassbinder, as his film-making style. It's 'cold war' and a conflicted Berlin at that time come through in the episodes, but like I said, the story has little to do with the entire piece. Frankly, and I am a Fassbinder fan, but not big fan, this is one of the best releases you will find from Criterion and should be in everyone's film library along with the Rossellini War Trilogy. Just make sure you have the time for the entire viewing. Also, this is a great set to get at the 50% off B&N sale when they have it, as it is pricey, but worth every penny.

jcs913 · 12-22-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Some New Year's Card predictions:

a bicycle
two glasses of beer
a rifle
cattle
a tennis racket
a small plane
a Ferris wheel

The bold will be very nice...I wonder if you will see the 'Wild Strawberries' again??? Now that Fincher is done with the Dragon movie, maybe a clue for 'The Game' as many have fawned for.,,,

Yojimbo · 12-22-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I'd love for Criterion to beef up more Fassbinder films. In A Year of 13 Moons and Fox & His Friends would be a nice start.

Well, you do have World on a Wire coming out soon.

Yojimbo · 12-22-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Yep, and Amazon hasn't canceled my preorder so all is well so far.

Same here. I'm feeling pretty confident at this point that they will honor those prices, but I won't get my hopes up too much just in case.

jcs913 · 12-22-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Sorry, dudes, but Pee-Wee's Big Adventure is already out. Besides, Warner Bros. never licenses their titles.

But seriously, Bicycle Thieves will not be announced until just after I buy a new DVD copy in January from B&N.

Maybe you should import the Arrow BD and then it will definitely be announced.

toddly6666 · 12-22-2011, 03:53 PM

Anyone know what movie they are talking about with this hint?

EDIT: Never mind, I found it. This should be a sweet release!

[Show spoiler]

MartinL · 12-22-2011, 04:14 PM

Not only does Criterion do a splendid job on the restoration of "The Killing"--but the movie itself maybe the quintessential caper flick and certainly is one of Kubrick's masterpieces.

And of course, who is better as the floosie than Marie Windsor? She is one of the greatest film noir divas!

dag · 12-22-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Moment of Truth Blu-ray REVIEW

I will definitely be watching that upon its release, in anticipation of my trip to Spain next spring!

Darkcritic · 12-22-2011, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the replies to all of you

! Now, I am definitely going to get it. Can't wait for the New Year's Card hint, expecting to see hints for...

- The Cranes are Flying
- Bicycle Thieves
- Le Samourai
- Wild Strawberries
- Qatsi Trilogy
- Spartacus
- Week End

12-22-2011, 02:40 PM	#42111
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Some New Year's Card predictions: a bicycle two glasses of beer a rifle cattle a tennis racket a small plane a Ferris wheel

12-22-2011, 03:53 PM	#42117
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Anyone know what movie they are talking about with this hint? EDIT: Never mind, I found it. This should be a sweet release! [Show spoiler] (in my dreams)

12-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#42118
MartinL Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:1451 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:4	The Killing---Suberb! Not only does Criterion do a splendid job on the restoration of "The Killing"--but the movie itself maybe the quintessential caper flick and certainly is one of Kubrick's masterpieces. And of course, who is better as the floosie than Marie Windsor? She is one of the greatest film noir divas!

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12-22-2011, 05:30 AM	#42104
Unfrozen Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:86	To answer the question asked several pages back, my favorite criterion blurays are Pale Flower - It's one of my 10 or 15 favorite movies. I was shocked when I heard the initial announcement. Bigger Than Life - " " Paris Texas - I'm sure this will be replaced by Branded to Kill, which is a top ten-ish movie for me as well. Tokyo Drifter is one of my top 30 favorite movies, along with PT. The Leopard, Blow Out and Wings of Desire are also favorites of mine. As for Suzuki, you almost have to have an affinity for 60s Japanese movies to really get him. He's a lot like Masumura in that regard. When I have recommended people stuff like Blind Beast, they think I have serious issues or something lol. Pale Flower is less Japanese-centric.

12-22-2011, 06:10 AM	#42105
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	The Moment of Truth Blu-ray REVIEW

12-22-2011, 06:23 AM	#42106
lolwut Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US 4K collection:383 Blu-ray collection:1640 DVD collection:445 MA collection:257 Digital collection:292 iTunes collection:347 Prime collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:202	I'm looking forward to watching Salo. Seen Sweet Smell of Success once and thought it was a really good film.

12-22-2011, 07:01 AM	#42107
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	As a BD edition seems to be a long-shot now, I am planning on ordering Berlin Alexanderplatz for Christmas. Does anyone has some thoughts on the film and the quality of this edition ?

12-22-2011, 05:28 PM	#42120
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	Thanks for the replies to all of you ! Now, I am definitely going to get it. Can't wait for the New Year's Card hint, expecting to see hints for... - The Cranes are Flying - Bicycle Thieves - Le Samourai - Wild Strawberries - Qatsi Trilogy - Spartacus - Week End

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