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hoytereden · 10-29-2014, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

When I was a teenager, the minister at my Methodist Church mentioned Godard's Hail Mary during a sermon and expressed a severe disdain for the film, to say the least. According to him, the film was an abomination. I had forgotten about all of this until I saw the site review for the Cohen Media release of the Blu-ray.

We used to have a young Methodist minister who loved the original Star Wars films and sometimes would work references to them into his sermons...."Just as Luke and the two robots searched for..so also did the three wise men seeking out......." Needless to say- the kids loved it, their parents smiled, and the older members just looked at one another confused.

Scottie · 10-29-2014, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

The Demy box, from the physical beauty of the actual box itself, to the content of the films themselves, to the booklet, to everything -- it's absolutely stunning. I'm SO glad I got this.

For me, it's between the Demy box and Persona for release of the year. Of course, Persona is at a disadvantage since it's just a single film. But it's pretty amazing itself.

I'm at a tie between La Dolce Vita and Persona in terms of restoration. I don't think they could ever look as well as they do now.

Brian81 · 10-29-2014, 02:50 AM

I had 'Purple Noon' in my Amazon cart, rotting there for a sale to happen. It was removed, as being no longer available for sale by Amazon. It doesn't show as being on backorder. Did this go OOP?

Scottie · 10-29-2014, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

I had 'Purple Noon' in my Amazon cart, rotting there for a sale to happen. It was removed, as being no longer available for sale by Amazon. It doesn't show as being on backorder. Did this go OOP?

It's probably just out of stock. The website does not list it as out of print.

themp3000 · 10-29-2014, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm at a tie between La Dolce Vita and Persona in terms of restoration. I don't think they could ever look as well as they do now.

For now, the Jacques Demy box set is the one to beat in terms of Criterion for me. Overall though, it's not even a competition that Mondo Vision's Possession release is the best release of the year, to the point it's not even a fair fight.

AaronJ · 10-29-2014, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by themp3000

For now, the Jacques Demy box set is the one to beat in terms of Criterion for me. Overall though, it's not even a competition that Mondo Vision's Possession release is the best release of the year, to the point it's not even a fair fight.

Watching/listening to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg right now. I've seen this film more times than I wish to remember. I think it is one of the most beautiful films ever made, and Criterion did an amazing job with the box set.

BobbyMcGee · 10-29-2014, 03:31 AM

Criterion has had some great releases this year, it is hard for me to pick the best one, but some of my personal favorites would be:

Red River
My Darling Clementine
A Hard Day's Night
Eraserhead (second pressing disc)
Jacques Demy box-set

Right now, it would be a tie between Red River and the Jacques Demy box-set if I really had to pick a first place winner.

Note: I am basing my selections in terms of film quality (based on my personal taste), restoration work done to film(s), and special features (very important to me).

But, seriously though, I could easily add ten+ more films to that list.

CHEЯNOБLY! · 10-29-2014, 04:35 AM

Kwaidan is on TCM channel right now...for any other night owls out there.

malakaheso · 10-29-2014, 07:02 AM

Is anyone here going to purchase the upcoming Hellman release? I haven't seen those westerns, but I am considering taking a risk on them at the next B+N sale.

jw007 · 10-29-2014, 08:54 AM

A mini review...

I just finished watching my Criterion edition of Tokyo Story. I enjoyed this movie for its humility and values. What a beautiful story... and I had this uncanny feeling at times of feeling "boxed in" or claustrophobic from the "cubist"esque set design as I was grasping for oxygen (no wonder the cover art evokes that "box" theme). I can see how Hirokazu Koreeda's Still Walking was directly influenced and inspired by this film. I can't think of any more appropriate double feature than both of these films back to back with Tokyo Story being watched first.

I feel like this is an essential film to watch and probably to own as well.

ejm69 · 10-29-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

It's probably just out of stock. The website does not list it as out of print.

On that note though, and sorry if someone already mentioned this, but Vampry is now OOP. Still on Hulu though.

Edit: Oh and there it is. Just had to go back a couple extra pages. I should have known this thread would be up with it.

Polaroid · 10-29-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

F for Fake Blu-ray REVIEW

Pro-B

IS THAT ANOTHER LEAFLET INSTEAD OF A BOOKLET!?!?!??!?!?!

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY

deepbreathsanddeath · 10-29-2014, 11:21 AM

I would be interested in hearing from Criterion why they're switched to leaflets rather than booklets. Most disappointing.

Polaroid · 10-29-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

I would be interested in hearing from Criterion why they're switched to leaflets rather than booklets. Most disappointing.

Ive already emailed and asked but not had reply yet, pretty sure their emails are full from the disc issues - hopefully hear something soon.

Its really making me less excited about the releases as Criterion is about the entire package and I love reading the books and looking at the extra content. They've released some incredible film everyone been waiting for which is great but they ruin it with some cheap leaflet :/

chidecki · 10-29-2014, 12:28 PM

Has Criterion ever thought about possibly releasing a Marx Brothers movie? Specifically, Duck Soup? I'd be all over that!

ShellOilJunior · 10-29-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chidecki

Has Criterion ever thought about possibly releasing a Marx Brothers movie? Specifically, Duck Soup? I'd be all over that!

I think they were asked about A Night at the Opera and replied: We wish!

I'd be all over a Marx Brothers blu-ray set from anyone at this point.

The Great Owl · 10-29-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by malakaheso

Is anyone here going to purchase the upcoming Hellman release? I haven't seen those westerns, but I am considering taking a risk on them at the next B+N sale.

I'd like to purchase these Hellman westerns next month, simply based on the strength of Two-Lane Blacktop, which I've always loved.

shadedpain4 · 10-29-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

A mini review...

I just finished watching my Criterion edition of Tokyo Story. I enjoyed this movie for its humility and values. What a beautiful story... and I had this uncanny feeling at times of feeling "boxed in" or claustrophobic from the "cubist"esque set design as I was grasping for oxygen (no wonder the cover art evokes that "box" theme). I can see how Hirokazu Koreeda's Still Walking was directly influenced and inspired by this film. I can't think of any more appropriate double feature than both of these films back to back with Tokyo Story being watched first.

I feel like this is an essential film to watch and probably to own as well.

More directly you could pair it with Yoji Yamada's Tokyo Family (which gets pretty mixed reactions, though I quite enjoy it).

Have you seen Late Spring?

pedromvu · 10-29-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Ive already emailed and asked but not had reply yet, pretty sure their emails are full from the disc issues - hopefully hear something soon.

They answered to me a few weeks back:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...27#post9887727

Polaroid · 10-29-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

They answered to me a few weeks back:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...27#post9887727

Thanks but thats a lame response. Pretty disappointing tbh.

10-29-2014, 08:54 AM	#113750
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	A mini review... I just finished watching my Criterion edition of Tokyo Story. I enjoyed this movie for its humility and values. What a beautiful story... and I had this uncanny feeling at times of feeling "boxed in" or claustrophobic from the "cubist"esque set design as I was grasping for oxygen (no wonder the cover art evokes that "box" theme). I can see how Hirokazu Koreeda's Still Walking was directly influenced and inspired by this film. I can't think of any more appropriate double feature than both of these films back to back with Tokyo Story being watched first. I feel like this is an essential film to watch and probably to own as well. Last edited by jw007; 10-29-2014 at 08:59 AM.

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10-29-2014, 02:50 AM	#113743
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	I had 'Purple Noon' in my Amazon cart, rotting there for a sale to happen. It was removed, as being no longer available for sale by Amazon. It doesn't show as being on backorder. Did this go OOP?

10-29-2014, 03:31 AM	#113747
BobbyMcGee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:500 Blu-ray collection:4495 Trading Score:361	Criterion has had some great releases this year, it is hard for me to pick the best one, but some of my personal favorites would be: Red River My Darling Clementine A Hard Day's Night Eraserhead (second pressing disc) Jacques Demy box-set Right now, it would be a tie between Red River and the Jacques Demy box-set if I really had to pick a first place winner. Note: I am basing my selections in terms of film quality (based on my personal taste), restoration work done to film(s), and special features (very important to me). But, seriously though, I could easily add ten+ more films to that list.

10-29-2014, 04:35 AM	#113748
CHEЯNOБLY! Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:321 MA collection:1 Digital collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:76	Kwaidan is on TCM channel right now...for any other night owls out there.

10-29-2014, 07:02 AM	#113749
malakaheso Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:293	Is anyone here going to purchase the upcoming Hellman release? I haven't seen those westerns, but I am considering taking a risk on them at the next B+N sale.

10-29-2014, 11:21 AM	#113753
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	I would be interested in hearing from Criterion why they're switched to leaflets rather than booklets. Most disappointing.

10-29-2014, 12:28 PM	#113755
chidecki Active Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Jersey Shore 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:514 Trading Score:3	Has Criterion ever thought about possibly releasing a Marx Brothers movie? Specifically, Duck Soup? I'd be all over that!

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