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blkhrt · 12-03-2010, 10:16 AM

The Cronos review is up.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Crono...y/2762/#Review

ccfixx · 12-03-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Got done watching The Man Who Fell To Earth, it was not what I expected!

The cinematography and visual style is great, but the story lags in some places...especially since its nearly half-way through the film that they tell you why David Bowie is on Earth. I wish the Blu-Ray came with all the neat extras the DVD did.

The only thing missing is the novel, so that counts as ONE "neat extra."

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rkish · 12-03-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Top of my Netflix queue. I didn't love this movie the first (and only) time I saw it, but the extras look great, it sports Mike Mignola artwork (presumably on the menus as well) and my tastes have changed over the years. I'll probably buy it at some point.

Got it in my #2 spot...The Fallen Idol will undoubtedly ship today, for watching tomorrow. That will give me a shot at Chronos for next Wednesday/Saturday.

A coin flip as to whether I'll get it quickly or not. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence came right after release (I bought it at the last sale) and House only got to me right before Thanksgiving...guess we'll see...

Brian 5 · 12-03-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by biglou114

I just finished watching Head. The only thing I could of saying afterwards was: Interesting.

I'm hoping that it's gonna be a film that grows on me.

It is a movie that grows on you. The "Porpoise Song" sequence underwater is one of my favorite pieces of film ever. Fantastically beautiful.

Those special effects on 35mm were invented for that movie, BTW.

Beta Man · 12-03-2010, 12:48 PM

I might be slipping in my old age, but I don't remember "Fish Tank" going up for pre-order on Amazon, and I already have "Still Walking" locked in at $27.99

either way,

Fish Tank is now $27.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CIIXFA

EDIT:

Looks like the other Feb. releases haven't dropped yet.... I'll keep an eye on the prices, and hope for the best.

McCrutchy · 12-03-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

The only thing missing is the novel, so that counts as ONE "neat extra."

CC

Plus, novels are for people who read. The only thing I read is subtitles.

greekak229 · 12-03-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blkhrt

The Cronos review is up.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Crono...y/2762/#Review

Great review. Now I really want this. As said before, the supplemental features on this look fantastic. I do believe I'll be receiving Videodrome before this, however.

tfunk · 12-03-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

Great review. Now I really want this. As said before, the supplemental features on this look fantastic. I do believe I'll be receiving Videodrome before this, however.

+1. I was on the fence about Cronos, but that review, combined with (as Yahtzee Croshaw put it) RON PERLMAN, made me decide I need this as well.

mckee74 · 12-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Was going to resist on Cronos, Videodrome (and Broadcast News) hoping for another B&N sale but after reading that review I'm off to put my order in. Merry Christmas... me.

Trekkie313 · 12-03-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tfunk

+1. I was on the fence about Cronos, but that review, combined with (as Yahtzee Croshaw put it) RON PERLMAN, made me decide I need this as well.

Do yo watch Spoony (Noah Antwiler) too?

tfunk · 12-03-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Do yo watch Spoony (Noah Antwiler) too?

I don't, but GD it do I love Zero Punctuation.

ShellOilJunior · 12-03-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by biglou114

I just finished watching Head. The only thing I could of saying afterwards was: Interesting.

I'm hoping that it's gonna be a film that grows on me.

Sounds like you didn't get it.

[Show spoiler]

Marcus Wright · 12-03-2010, 02:21 PM

Those buying chronos should take a look at this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJzEO...eature=related

blu-bry · 12-03-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Got it in my #2 spot...The Fallen Idol will undoubtedly ship today, for watching tomorrow. That will give me a shot at Chronos for next Wednesday/Saturday.

The Fallen Idol is one of my most watched Criterion films. I don't know what it is for sure, but I have to go back and watch it every so often. It's definitely one of my favorites.

ccfixx · 12-03-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

Those buying chronos should take a look at this.

What about us that are going to buy the del Toro film "Cronos"?

I did enjoy "Baraka," though, so I might buy "Chronos," as well. Thanks.

CC

ccfixx · 12-03-2010, 02:46 PM

Also, Godard turns 80-years old today!

CC

Weirded Wonder · 12-03-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Cleared up? Beginning to worry???

You're not seriously buying this South America routine, are you?

I'm not buying it for a minute. As long as I get what I paid for, I'm fine with it. I simply will never buy from the seller again. It is unfortunate that we live with dishonest people, but it is something we all must do.

Weirded Wonder · 12-03-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I'm having a moral dillemia, should I keep my copy of The Man Who Fell To Earth that I got for a great price or should I sell/trade it for better stuff?

Now for my favorite line from Closet Cases of the Nerd Kind,
'They just keep saying the same thing'.

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Oh man..... I'm an idiot..... I saw the T-Shirt, and didn't even make the connection that they were both in Face-Off

I love Raising Arizona (I know many do, and many don't) and I actually own Knowing and thought it was a decently entertaining flick...... and I thought Matchstick Men was pretty good too. Don't remember Windtalkers or Adaptation well enough to comment on those, and never saw Gone in 60 Seconds or 8MM because they looked terrible.

Honestly.... when I saw that shirt, I thought it was supposed to be funny because both Cage and Travolta are douches

I guess the fact that the movie Face Off exists, ruins the humor in the shirt for me.....

Perhaps a Shirt that says "Gary Oldman" with a picture of "Christopher Walken" would be humorous, because they're both creepy

I own Gone in 60 Seconds with Nic Cage because I love the cars in that movie. I loathe Nic Cage and Angelina Jolie.

I hate the scene where the crew get ready by listening to Low Rider and Nic Cage tops it off by shaking his arms rapidly and saying 'lets go' or something lame. He tries too hard for me to ever like him.

But I do own The Family Man on DVD. A film that reminds me to make the best everyday choices for what I firmly believe in.

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Originally Posted by feeter

My copy of The Third Man arrived today... cant wait to see it

Mine arrived and it is in the original cardboard! I have no intention of getting a replacement case ever!

Final note, watched The Last Picture Show last night. Beautiful print, absolutely amazing film, nice extras.

Trekkie313 · 12-03-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tfunk

I don't, but GD it do I love Zero Punctuation.

You should!

monque · 12-03-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

how much did we spend?

$76

12-03-2010, 12:48 PM	#21245
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I might be slipping in my old age, but I don't remember "Fish Tank" going up for pre-order on Amazon, and I already have "Still Walking" locked in at $27.99 either way, Fish Tank is now $27.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CIIXFA EDIT: Looks like the other Feb. releases haven't dropped yet.... I'll keep an eye on the prices, and hope for the best. Last edited by Beta Man; 12-03-2010 at 12:51 PM.

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12-03-2010, 10:16 AM	#21241
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	The Cronos review is up. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Crono...y/2762/#Review

12-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#21249
mckee74 Special Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:436 Digital collection:583 iTunes collection:1252 Trading Score:257	Was going to resist on Cronos, Videodrome (and Broadcast News) hoping for another B&N sale but after reading that review I'm off to put my order in. Merry Christmas... me.

12-03-2010, 02:21 PM	#21253
Marcus Wright Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2010 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:143 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:23	Those buying chronos should take a look at this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJzEO...eature=related

12-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#21256
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Also, Godard turns 80-years old today! CC

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