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Abdrewes · 07-29-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm having flashbacks from my experience of watching Monsieur Verdoux a couple of weeks ago, by the way.

I just finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy, and there's a physical comedy scene aboard a truck in that movie that reminded me a lot of Charlie Chaplin's skewed humor in Monsieur Verdoux. It's fascinating how both filmmakers use the comedy to help the audience relate to cold-blooded murderers, but the misadventures give a human touch to the characters in a big way.

The truck scene is all I remember from 'Frenzy'. But, good point.

BTW, have you read Ignatiy's essay (in the booklet)? Very good read!

The Great Owl · 07-30-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

BTW, have you read Ignatiy's essay (in the booklet)? Very good read!

I read it immediately after I watched the movie. I do this for all of my Criterion purchases. It really is a good read, but I was up late night that night, and I probably ought to go through it again with a fresh mind.

FrankBlue · 07-30-2013, 01:37 AM

I recently purchased three additional Criterion Collection movie titles at Barnes & Noble website and one (Medium Cool) from Amazon.com few days ago.

Che
Island of Lost Souls
Howards End (Out of Print)
Medium Cool

fiveseven4combat · 07-30-2013, 02:04 AM

Went back for the last day of the sale ordered Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to ship to home and picked up Che Collection

The Bronx Bull · 07-30-2013, 02:06 AM

I just watched The Third Man for the first time (the Criterion Blu), and...

Wow. The best film I've watched in a long time. The Third Man takes place in post-war Vienna, Austria, where the city is divided up into allied zones: American, British, French, and Russian. The black market runs rampant due to supply shortages, crime is plentiful, and the city is still in ruins. What could be a more perfect setting for a film noir-eqsue tale of mystery and murder, where one of the main characters is night time shadowy silhouettes?

We follow the main character around, an American, as he investigates the death of his best friend, Harry Lime. Being brand new to the Vienna area, he encounters language barrier after language barrier, which makes for interesting conversation. My intentions here are not to spoil the plot, so I will cease to expound any further, but let me say this: while I was glued to my seat for the all parts of the film, Orson Welles' appearance really brought something special to the table here. My favorite scene takes place in a ferris wheel, and it's the most thrilling mix of mysteriousness and psychology.

Brent L. · 07-30-2013, 02:28 AM

Not that anyone cares but I took these pictures to show my cousin and I think I'll stick them here too. It's just shots of all of my Criterion BDs on my shelf after I finally put them in order. Oh, and yes I realize I have my Criterions and then right next to them is the start of my wrestling BDs. I'm all over the map with my tastes, lol...

Abdrewes · 07-30-2013, 02:31 AM

Looks great, Boss

(Although, those wrestling Blurays kinda mar the whole set up)

Iamspartacus · 07-30-2013, 02:41 AM

Is Blow Out and/or Something Wild worth a blind buy? Really considering those from Barnes and Noble.

UNCMT9 · 07-30-2013, 02:48 AM

Light sale for me. School payments coming up. Picked up: Devil's Backbone, 400 Blows, and Black Narcissus.

monque · 07-30-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Is Blow Out and/or Something Wild worth a blind buy? Really considering those from Barnes and Noble.

Yes

Iamspartacus · 07-30-2013, 03:11 AM

Monque, both of them?

jrsl76 · 07-30-2013, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Is Blow Out and/or Something Wild worth a blind buy? Really considering those from Barnes and Noble.

I think they're both great.

If you didn't know, Blow Out is a paranoid thriller and Something Wild is comedy/drama/thriller - it hits a lot of tropes.

Edward J Grug III · 07-30-2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Is Blow Out and/or Something Wild worth a blind buy? Really considering those from Barnes and Noble.

Something Wild is the first Criterion I've bought that I am going to get rid of as I didn't really like it.

Blow Out on the other hand is one of my favourites.

hoytereden · 07-30-2013, 04:00 AM

Well, now that tropical storm Flossie has left my neighborhood I was able to finish up Two-Lane Blacktop.

Huge upgrade from my old Anchor Bay dvd which wasn't bad for it's day. Always a great watch and sad at the same time since a lot of the actors died too young. Warren Oates was such a great asset to any film and this was one of his best performances. I'm sure if this had been a more popular film in it's day he would have been Oscar nominated.

Danchez · 07-30-2013, 04:04 AM

More than a little disappointed to report that I just finished The Double Life of Veronique and I was... unmoved.

I understand that the film is purposely ambiguous, but I kept waiting for a moment or line or scene to grab me. Sadly, the film ended before anything did.

...Then again, I've read that many people pick up new appreciation for it after multiple viewings, so maybe I'll revisit it sometime in the future.

vertigo12314 · 07-30-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Danchez

More than a little disappointed to report that I just finished The Double Life of Veronique and I was... unmoved.

I understand that the film is purposely ambiguous, but I kept waiting for a moment or line or scene to grab me. Sadly, the film ended before anything did.

...Then again, I've read that many people pick up new appreciation for it after multiple viewings, so maybe I'll revisit it sometime in the future.

It's more of a cinematography movie.

starman15317 · 07-30-2013, 04:34 AM

So should I watch the Three Colors Trilogy before watching The Double Life of Veronique?

Scottie · 07-30-2013, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

So should I watch the Three Colors Trilogy before watching The Double Life of Veronique?

It honestly doesn't matter, as they aren't related at all.

I watched The Double Life of Veronique beforehand. It's still my preference to The Three Colors Trilogy, though.

Both are great watches, so don't hesitate to choose one over the other!

noddinoff · 07-30-2013, 04:48 AM

Im thinking about picking up the naked lunch criterion blu ray from barnes and noble tomorrow, Ive seen the movie a few times and I like it alot and Ive read lots of positive reviews about the PQ just wanted to see if anyone who owns it can confirm if it looks as fantastic as the reviews say it does.

Scottie · 07-30-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by noddinoff

Im thinking about picking up the naked lunch criterion blu ray from barnes and noble tomorrow, Ive seen the movie a few times and I like it alot and Ive read lots of positive reviews about the PQ just wanted to see if anyone who owns it can confirm if it looks as fantastic as the reviews say it does.

The PQ is excellent.

Don't hesitate to pick it up because it's a great looking film. Criterion did a superb job with the transfer.

07-30-2013, 02:06 AM	#78745
The Bronx Bull Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Fairfax, VA Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:3	I just watched The Third Man for the first time (the Criterion Blu), and... Wow. The best film I've watched in a long time. The Third Man takes place in post-war Vienna, Austria, where the city is divided up into allied zones: American, British, French, and Russian. The black market runs rampant due to supply shortages, crime is plentiful, and the city is still in ruins. What could be a more perfect setting for a film noir-eqsue tale of mystery and murder, where one of the main characters is night time shadowy silhouettes? We follow the main character around, an American, as he investigates the death of his best friend, Harry Lime. Being brand new to the Vienna area, he encounters language barrier after language barrier, which makes for interesting conversation. My intentions here are not to spoil the plot, so I will cease to expound any further, but let me say this: while I was glued to my seat for the all parts of the film, Orson Welles' appearance really brought something special to the table here. My favorite scene takes place in a ferris wheel, and it's the most thrilling mix of mysteriousness and psychology. Last edited by The Bronx Bull; 07-30-2013 at 02:15 AM.

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07-30-2013, 01:37 AM	#78743
FrankBlue Member Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:509 DVD collection:60	I recently purchased three additional Criterion Collection movie titles at Barnes & Noble website and one (Medium Cool) from Amazon.com few days ago. Che Island of Lost Souls Howards End (Out of Print) Medium Cool

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07-30-2013, 02:28 AM	#78746
Brent L. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Anderson, SC Blu-ray collection:1156 Trading Score:25	Not that anyone cares but I took these pictures to show my cousin and I think I'll stick them here too. It's just shots of all of my Criterion BDs on my shelf after I finally put them in order. Oh, and yes I realize I have my Criterions and then right next to them is the start of my wrestling BDs. I'm all over the map with my tastes, lol...

07-30-2013, 02:31 AM	#78747
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Looks great, Boss (Although, those wrestling Blurays kinda mar the whole set up)

07-30-2013, 02:41 AM	#78748
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	Is Blow Out and/or Something Wild worth a blind buy? Really considering those from Barnes and Noble.

07-30-2013, 02:48 AM	#78749
UNCMT9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Knoxville, TN Blu-ray collection:191 Trading Score:3	Light sale for me. School payments coming up. Picked up: Devil's Backbone, 400 Blows, and Black Narcissus.

07-30-2013, 03:11 AM	#78751
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	Monque, both of them?

07-30-2013, 04:00 AM	#78754
hoytereden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:2597 DVD collection:688 Trading Score:5	Well, now that tropical storm Flossie has left my neighborhood I was able to finish up Two-Lane Blacktop. Huge upgrade from my old Anchor Bay dvd which wasn't bad for it's day. Always a great watch and sad at the same time since a lot of the actors died too young. Warren Oates was such a great asset to any film and this was one of his best performances. I'm sure if this had been a more popular film in it's day he would have been Oscar nominated.

07-30-2013, 04:04 AM	#78755
Danchez Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Austin, TX 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1106 DVD collection:52 Trading Score:13	More than a little disappointed to report that I just finished The Double Life of Veronique and I was... unmoved. I understand that the film is purposely ambiguous, but I kept waiting for a moment or line or scene to grab me. Sadly, the film ended before anything did. ...Then again, I've read that many people pick up new appreciation for it after multiple viewings, so maybe I'll revisit it sometime in the future.

07-30-2013, 04:34 AM	#78757
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07-30-2013, 04:48 AM	#78759
noddinoff Banned Member since:Jul 2013	Im thinking about picking up the naked lunch criterion blu ray from barnes and noble tomorrow, Ive seen the movie a few times and I like it alot and Ive read lots of positive reviews about the PQ just wanted to see if anyone who owns it can confirm if it looks as fantastic as the reviews say it does.

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