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Jef Costello · 05-01-2011, 12:18 AM

Bought 4 titles from the Amazon sale:

Blow Out
Double Life of Veronique
Naked Kiss
White Material

Haven't seen these and I hope they're all great.

Monty70 · 05-01-2011, 12:28 AM

To Cocophone:

Fish Tank is an outstanding film! The plot point you are asking about is an integral part of the story that is shot in a very respectful way.

The Criterion BD is almost flawless (Audio/Video, Supplements), but be warned some viewers have been put off by the aspect ratio. (1.33 to 1, or the old 4 by 3 framing) You will have significant black bars (Pillar) on both sides of the image. This is really no big deal though, and you should not notice as the story pulls you in.

To Jef C:

Have em' all on BD, they are indeed great. Blow Out was my favorite De Palma I've seen, and Double Life of Veronique is a classic. The other two are wonderful as well.

oyboe · 05-01-2011, 12:38 AM

I watched the first half of 8 1/2 last night. I had a difficult time getting into it but will try to watch the second half later this weekend. This may be one that 'grows on you'? Any opinions?

Der Spieler · 05-01-2011, 01:03 AM

First time I watched it I thought it was tedious and boring. Two years passed, I watched it again and I absolutely adored it. It's definitely a grower.

Monty70 · 05-01-2011, 01:06 AM

Not all great films are easy to like. Some most definitely "grow on you" over time. You should absolutely give 8 1/2 another viewing though. Try to remember that Fellini made this film out of his own frustrations with filmmaking and life in general.

Quilty · 05-01-2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oyboe

I watched the first half of 8 1/2 last night. I had a difficult time getting into it but will try to watch the second half later this weekend. This may be one that 'grows on you'? Any opinions?

Absolutely. I loved many aspects of it, but I found the acting stale and all the characters lacking any motivation for me to care. It took weeks before I started to think about it again and had a strong desire to watch it again. It really is pretty brilliant, and the manifestation of his psych is dazzling. I'd say watch it with an open mind - find what you like and what you dislike and I'm sure it'll grow on you.

oyboe · 05-01-2011, 01:22 AM

Thanks guys. That's the beauty of many of the films in the Criterion Collection. They often get better with repeat viewings.

McCrutchy · 05-01-2011, 01:40 AM

Garret Brown is awesome in his interview on the Blow Out disc. Definitely the most entertaining of the interviews. Even if you don't care at all about the Steadicam, the interview is well worth a watch.

On a side note, I really wish they had gotten some of the other actors, like Travolta, Franz and (especially) Lithgow to comment on the film.

Cocophone · 05-01-2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty70

To Cocophone:

Fish Tank is an outstanding film! The plot point you are asking about is an integral part of the story that is shot in a very respectful way.

The Criterion BD is almost flawless (Audio/Video, Supplements), but be warned some viewers have been put off by the aspect ratio. (1.33 to 1, or the old 4 by 3 framing) You will have significant black bars (Pillar) on both sides of the image. This is really no big deal though, and you should not notice as the story pulls you in.

Thanks.... I just bought it.

BluPix · 05-01-2011, 03:27 AM

Hmm... Took a look at my account at Amazon and it looks as if several of the titles I bought at the little Criterion sale the etailer has been holding (and which is continuing, to my surprise) have now shipped after a delay/backorder of a few days. The status of many of these titles still says that they usually ship in few days.

Sale title received:
Blow Out (from a preorder)

Sale titles shipped:
Amarcord
Broadcast News
Le Cercle Rouge
The Double Life of Veronique
Fish Tank
The Seventh Seal
White Material

Sale titles not yet shipped:
Kes
The Leopard
Modern Times
Yojimbo & Sanjuro

Most of these are blind buys, but I'm confident I'll like them for reasons that vary depending on the film.

For any of you that haven't taken advantage of this sale (I have a feeling it's a very small number indeed

), do so now. I wouldn't be surprised if this sale ends this weekend and the prices double.

iam1bearcat · 05-01-2011, 03:39 AM

just finished The Seventh Seal. really enjoyed it. glad i bought it

had a lot of humor in it that i didn't expect and the writing was top notch, and i believe it's biggest strength. glad i picked it up (blind buy). really seems like a film of pure genius, even if i didn't completely understand it on one viewing.

i also think it's much easier to follow and "get into" than Ingmar's Persona, which while great in its own right, confused the fudge out of me and i felt a bit disconnected from it.

ShellOilJunior · 05-01-2011, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oyboe

I watched the first half of 8 1/2 last night. I had a difficult time getting into it but will try to watch the second half later this weekend. This may be one that 'grows on you'? Any opinions?

Your first Fellini?

oyboe · 05-01-2011, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Your first Fellini?

Yes it is.

Piollo · 05-01-2011, 03:59 AM

So far I have picked-up these all blind buy:
Red Shoes
Double Life of Veronique
M
Breathless
Blow Out....Amazon sale

Bought from a member here:
Chungking Express
For All Mankind

This is it i can't afford any more movies, but this sale better be over soon or I will be tempted to look for some more

keldons · 05-01-2011, 04:42 AM

finally ordered Wings of Desire and Blow Out, which is all I can afford until Solaris.

Mr. Al · 05-01-2011, 07:00 AM

I bought some more Criterions this weekend. I now have 41 titles.

Newest buys:

America Lost & Found

The Red Shoes

Days of Heaven

Amarcord

Picking up Howard's End before work today.

ghostwhowalks · 05-01-2011, 01:25 PM

DVDBeaver review of Fear & Loathing seems to favour the Universal release for picture quality over the Criterion!? That's a bit of a shame. I'll have to judge for myself.

Pyoko · 05-01-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostwhowalks

DVDBeaver review of Fear & Loathing seems to favour the Universal release for picture quality over the Criterion!? That's a bit of a shame. I'll have to judge for myself.

I'd take anything written on DVDBeaver with a truckload of salt.

greekak229 · 05-01-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyoko

I'd take anything written on DVDBeaver with a truckload of salt.

That's a lotta salt!

ShellOilJunior · 05-01-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyoko

I'd take anything written on DVDBeaver with a truckload of salt.

Agreed. They did approve of the Patton DNR fiasco...

05-01-2011, 12:28 AM	#29322
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	To Cocophone: Fish Tank is an outstanding film! The plot point you are asking about is an integral part of the story that is shot in a very respectful way. The Criterion BD is almost flawless (Audio/Video, Supplements), but be warned some viewers have been put off by the aspect ratio. (1.33 to 1, or the old 4 by 3 framing) You will have significant black bars (Pillar) on both sides of the image. This is really no big deal though, and you should not notice as the story pulls you in. To Jef C: Have em' all on BD, they are indeed great. Blow Out was my favorite De Palma I've seen, and Double Life of Veronique is a classic. The other two are wonderful as well. Last edited by Monty70; 05-01-2011 at 12:33 AM.

05-01-2011, 03:59 AM	#29334
Piollo Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bay Area, USA 4K collection:713 Blu-ray collection:4711 DVD collection:584 Trading Score:101	So far I have picked-up these all blind buy: Red Shoes Double Life of Veronique M Breathless Blow Out....Amazon sale Bought from a member here: Chungking Express For All Mankind This is it i can't afford any more movies, but this sale better be over soon or I will be tempted to look for some more Last edited by Piollo; 05-01-2011 at 05:07 AM.

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05-01-2011, 12:18 AM	#29321
Jef Costello Active Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:PH Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:274	Bought 4 titles from the Amazon sale: Blow Out Double Life of Veronique Naked Kiss White Material Haven't seen these and I hope they're all great.

05-01-2011, 12:38 AM	#29323
oyboe Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Bleacher seats Blu-ray collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:4	I watched the first half of 8 1/2 last night. I had a difficult time getting into it but will try to watch the second half later this weekend. This may be one that 'grows on you'? Any opinions?

05-01-2011, 01:03 AM	#29324
Der Spieler Banned Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:72 Trading Score:4	First time I watched it I thought it was tedious and boring. Two years passed, I watched it again and I absolutely adored it. It's definitely a grower.

05-01-2011, 01:06 AM	#29325
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	Not all great films are easy to like. Some most definitely "grow on you" over time. You should absolutely give 8 1/2 another viewing though. Try to remember that Fellini made this film out of his own frustrations with filmmaking and life in general.

05-01-2011, 01:22 AM	#29327
oyboe Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Bleacher seats Blu-ray collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:4	Thanks guys. That's the beauty of many of the films in the Criterion Collection. They often get better with repeat viewings.

05-01-2011, 01:40 AM	#29328
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Garret Brown is awesome in his interview on the Blow Out disc. Definitely the most entertaining of the interviews. Even if you don't care at all about the Steadicam, the interview is well worth a watch. On a side note, I really wish they had gotten some of the other actors, like Travolta, Franz and (especially) Lithgow to comment on the film.

05-01-2011, 03:27 AM	#29330
BluPix Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:20	Hmm... Took a look at my account at Amazon and it looks as if several of the titles I bought at the little Criterion sale the etailer has been holding (and which is continuing, to my surprise) have now shipped after a delay/backorder of a few days. The status of many of these titles still says that they usually ship in few days. Sale title received: Blow Out (from a preorder) Sale titles shipped: Amarcord Broadcast News Le Cercle Rouge The Double Life of Veronique Fish Tank The Seventh Seal White Material Sale titles not yet shipped: Kes The Leopard Modern Times Yojimbo & Sanjuro Most of these are blind buys, but I'm confident I'll like them for reasons that vary depending on the film. For any of you that haven't taken advantage of this sale (I have a feeling it's a very small number indeed ), do so now. I wouldn't be surprised if this sale ends this weekend and the prices double.

05-01-2011, 03:39 AM	#29331
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	just finished The Seventh Seal. really enjoyed it. glad i bought it had a lot of humor in it that i didn't expect and the writing was top notch, and i believe it's biggest strength. glad i picked it up (blind buy). really seems like a film of pure genius, even if i didn't completely understand it on one viewing. i also think it's much easier to follow and "get into" than Ingmar's Persona, which while great in its own right, confused the fudge out of me and i felt a bit disconnected from it.

05-01-2011, 04:42 AM	#29335
keldons Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	finally ordered Wings of Desire and Blow Out, which is all I can afford until Solaris.

05-01-2011, 07:00 AM	#29336
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	I bought some more Criterions this weekend. I now have 41 titles. Newest buys: America Lost & Found The Red Shoes Days of Heaven Amarcord Picking up Howard's End before work today.

05-01-2011, 01:25 PM	#29337
ghostwhowalks Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Brisbane, QLD Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2077 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:12	DVDBeaver review of Fear & Loathing seems to favour the Universal release for picture quality over the Criterion!? That's a bit of a shame. I'll have to judge for myself.

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