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brandon_260 · 06-07-2013, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

the Cassavetes films along with a bunch of others are always free on Hulu so thats one that you wont have to worry about missing.

Wonderful. I've got a stack of stuff from the library that I have to return in a week, so I needed to know if I had to do some prioritizing. This is perfect though.

The Bronx Bull · 06-07-2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tdwp117

I was actually thinking about getting the killing because I love Kubrick but I wanted to check it out on Hulu first; it isn't there

thanks though!!

The Killing is an *easy* blind buy... just a superb film that everyone I know likes - it's not only accessible to a select few, but everyone.

I'm tempted to buy the Three Colors trilogy on Amazon, but does anyone know why it isn't exactly 50% off? I'd rather pay the $39.99 price tag just on principle alone.

Rizor · 06-07-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Hey, heres a question for you: how exactly do you enter these contests? I always email in the answers (via my gmail account) and have joined their group but can never tell if I'm doing it right.

It also says that he posts the number of people who got the answer right somewhere, also wanted to know where that is?

The newsletter is a Yahoo group, so I just assumed I had to send in entries via the same Yahoo account. Dunno if/where they post the # of correct entries.

Rizor · 06-07-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Randyman94

What's the preferred aspect ratio for On the Waterfront? Never seen it before.

It was filmed at 1.33:1 and shown in US theaters at 1.85:1. I personally think 1.66:1 is a nice middle ground.

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Anyone seen Kagemusha? Worth a blind buy?

I didn't care for it myself. I much prefer Ran, which Criterion lost the rights to.

jrsl76 · 06-07-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Randyman94

What's the preferred aspect ratio for On the Waterfront? Never seen it before.

The DP had a history of shooting 1.66:1 and it is speculated that though framed to work in both 1.85:1 & 1.33:1, the intended ratio was 1.66:1.

That's the way I watched it and it felt like it had the right amount of impact and breathing room.

hoytereden · 06-07-2013, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Probably buying 2-3 more tomorrow and I'll be done.

Anyone seen Charade and is it worth a blind buy? What about Kagemusha?

Charade is a fun movie. Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, what's not to like? Plus, it has Walter Mathau as a bad guy. Good fun!

RiFiFi1955 · 06-07-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsl76

The DP had a history of shooting 1.66:1 and it is speculated that though framed to work in both 1.85:1 & 1.33:1, the intended ratio was 1.66:1.

That's the way I watched it and it felt like it had the right amount of impact and breathing room.

It really looks great in any of the three aspects ratio's...it is quite amazing really. I do prefer the 1.66 and the 1.85 to the 1.33 but that is just preference as the 1.33 looks absolutely fine as well.

JoeBuck · 06-07-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

Charade is a fun movie. Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, what's not to like? Plus, it has Walter Mathau as a bad guy. Good fun!

You're getting into some serious spoiler territories there my friend.

JohnWayne · 06-07-2013, 04:58 AM

Quick question: is anybody else's Fear and Loathing cut short at the bottom? I have them all lined up pretty evenly at the top but it seems like the artwork for FAL is cut short compared to all of them.

[Show spoiler]

deepbreathsanddeath · 06-07-2013, 04:59 AM

Leon Morin, Priest is only $18.99 on amazon... Wow, it's been out of print and they're still desperately trying to get rid of the rest of it haha

Jett Rink · 06-07-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnWayne

Quick question: is anybody else's Fear and Loathing cut short at the bottom? I have them all lined up pretty evenly at the top but it seems like the artwork for FAL is cut short compared to all of them.

[Show spoiler]

That would bother me to the point that I would get a new one.

Scottie · 06-07-2013, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

That would bother me to the point that I would get a new one.

As OCD as I am, I can't see myself replacing my copy if that is the case. Seems a little extreme, even for somebody like me.

To each his own, though.

jasonjl · 06-07-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Probably buying 2-3 more tomorrow and I'll be done.

Anyone seen Charade and is it worth a blind buy? What about Kagemusha?

Wait for the re-release, it will be cheaper.

JohnWayne · 06-07-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jett Blu

That would bother me to the point that I would get a new one.

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Originally Posted by iScottie

As OCD as I am, I can't see myself replacing my copy if that is the case. Seems a little extreme, even for somebody like me.

To each his own, though.

Lol it definately doesn't bother me that much but it is kind of annoying. I'm just curious to see if all the FAL criterions are like that or if mine is a one of a kind.

Oblivion138 · 06-07-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

You're getting into some serious spoiler territories there my friend.

Holy Jesus, no kidding! That's like THE spoiler for Charade!

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Originally Posted by jasonjl

Wait for the re-release, it will be cheaper.

Of course it will be cheaper...because it will lack Criterion's extras, and may well have an inferior transfer, as well.

monorail91 · 06-07-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

Leon Morin, Priest is only $18.99 on amazon... Wow, it's been out of print and they're still desperately trying to get rid of the rest of it haha

That's so sad! My favorite Melville (out of that, Le Cercle Rouge, and Army of Shadows)!

ultlife2013 · 06-07-2013, 06:47 AM

Amazon.com got a bunch of criterions on sale now, the shipping and levies kinda kills the price drop for me though. For 2 movies it works out to 32 dollars each. Would shopping at barnes and noble or criterion.com during their sale be a better idea?

deepbreathsanddeath · 06-07-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Oblivion138

Holy Jesus, no kidding! That's like THE spoiler for Charade!

I accidentally read it and while I wasn't like DYING to see Charade I've got to say I don't really feel like checking it out now lol. I hate spoilers.

Tin Drum · 06-07-2013, 10:42 AM

I watched Repo Man last night for the first time ever and really, really enjoyed it. I can tell it will have high rewatchability for me. I loved all of the off-the-wall things said by a lot of the characters - very zany but never got in the way of the rest of the film.

Very hilarious. Anyone hesitating picking it up - hesitate no more. I fell that it's perfectly fine to blind buy this.

The PQ and AQ are very, very good for a low budget '80s film.

Also - it's a great package as well. The whole thing looks so thought out right down to the booklet.

octagon · 06-07-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

I accidentally read it and while I wasn't like DYING to see Charade I've got to say I don't really feel like checking it out now lol. I hate spoilers.

I can certainly relate but I wouldn't let that worry you too much.

Charade is a lot like To Catch a Thief. The plot is definitely fun but a relatively small part of the overall package. The characters, the dialogue and the scenery are where most of the real appeal lies. Lays? Whatever, you know what I mean.

And one might not expect this from a public domain title but the transfer is really nice. I know this is something of a cliche but I really did feel like I was watching it for the first time.

06-07-2013, 10:42 AM	#73139
Tin Drum Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Trading Score:73	I watched Repo Man last night for the first time ever and really, really enjoyed it. I can tell it will have high rewatchability for me. I loved all of the off-the-wall things said by a lot of the characters - very zany but never got in the way of the rest of the film. Very hilarious. Anyone hesitating picking it up - hesitate no more. I fell that it's perfectly fine to blind buy this. The PQ and AQ are very, very good for a low budget '80s film. Also - it's a great package as well. The whole thing looks so thought out right down to the booklet. Last edited by Tin Drum; 06-07-2013 at 11:21 AM.

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06-07-2013, 04:58 AM	#73129
JohnWayne Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2012 Location:DFW 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:153	Quick question: is anybody else's Fear and Loathing cut short at the bottom? I have them all lined up pretty evenly at the top but it seems like the artwork for FAL is cut short compared to all of them. [Show spoiler]

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06-07-2013, 06:47 AM	#73137
ultlife2013 Banned Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:3	Amazon.com got a bunch of criterions on sale now, the shipping and levies kinda kills the price drop for me though. For 2 movies it works out to 32 dollars each. Would shopping at barnes and noble or criterion.com during their sale be a better idea?

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