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Brad1963 · 05-16-2011, 10:07 PM

Difficult to believe that we will be waiting now for September announcements. Where the heck did this year go? Criterion has been doing a bang-up job with Blu ray.

retask · 05-16-2011, 10:14 PM

Checking out the extras of The Killing:

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Restored transfer of Stanley Kubrick's 1955 noir feature Killer's Kiss

Will The Killing include a HD-transfer of Killers Kiss????

SpiderBaby · 05-16-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Are you lumping Kubrick in with Spielberg and Nolan on your 'over-rated pop star' list on any substantive basis or are you just observing that he's become something of a flavor-of-the-week?

More so Nolan being pushed as the new director in that list.

moody41 · 05-16-2011, 10:20 PM

Kept on looking at Algiers on dvd so glad I held off. Great month overall, criterion are definitely stepping up a gear after a slow start to the year.

ccfixx · 05-16-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by retask

Checking out the extras of The Killing:

Will The Killing include a HD-transfer of Killers Kiss????

More than likely.

The "Blow Out" blu-ray includes a 1080p transfer of "Murder à la Mod." Most other supplements are upscaled to 1080i, as well.

trombone dixie · 05-16-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by retask

Checking out the extras of The Killing:

Will The Killing include a HD-transfer of Killers Kiss????

I sure as shit hope so.

SpiderBaby · 05-16-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by charnier

Spider - I meant to ask how you enjoyed your Anger set.

F'n awesome! Never looked better and have watched some of them 2-3 times now.

SpiderBaby · 05-16-2011, 10:32 PM

Man, The Warped Ones from that Eclipse set is the film I can't wait to watch in this month's batch (well since I haven't seen it).

Benchman · 05-16-2011, 10:58 PM

I think I will buy The killing and battle of the algiers

On a side note I just watched Diabolique and absolutely loved it!

ChadFL · 05-16-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by retask

I dont know about you guys but I think Criterion has out-done themselves with the cover art for The Killing. Best cover EVER!

Havn't seen the movie yet but when I saw the cover I thought of Scarface. It's Octavio!

italy12 · 05-16-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I've actually been underwhelmed by a fair amount of Criterion titles I was excited for -- like Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, House, and White Material to name a few -- and was glad I didn't blind buy them. Too easy to wait until the next 50% off sale.

To each their own.

Don't get me wrong, that's how I purchase all of my films...B&N sales, and the occasional Amazon sale. Every now and again, deep discount or Borders will throw me a bone, but I don't spend more than $25 at all. That is "my" personal limit on how much I feel "comfortable" spending on blind buys.

jcs913 · 05-17-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by retask

Checking out the extras of The Killing:

Will The Killing include a HD-transfer of Killers Kiss????

Hey CC, "its like deja vu all over again"

By the way, I forgot that Murder was also in 1080P on Blow Out, so I am almost assured that Kiss will be in 1080P too. Thanks for the reminder.

SlickDamian · 05-17-2011, 12:42 AM

The Killing and Cul-de-Sac are ones I am going to have to pick up for sure.

Also, their cover art is very nice! Nice work Criterion.

blg · 05-17-2011, 12:48 AM

Wow, very excited. Will be for sure picking up The Killing, Battle of Algiers, If, Cul-de-sac, and Secret Sunshine.

Schonfelder · 05-17-2011, 01:12 AM

So, blu-ray.com announces the criterion titles for august on the front page, and the average american audience shows up :

"Where do all these Criterion movies come from? I think I've only ever heard of one or two. Only the Thin Red Line comes to mind. "

"Rats... saw Anderson in the article title and was hoping for Rushmore or Tenenbaums. " (the obligatory Wes Anderson fanboy)

"yay...zzzzz....I miss the old days when Criterion would balance out their art-house releases with films like Robocop and The Rock!"

and of course, the 100s of "OMFG ITS KUBRICK" rants.

More to come ?

ChadFL · 05-17-2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Don't forget their output on Laserdisc! I corrected your flub with CamelCaps regarding RoboCop.
Would be nice if they got to release Brazil since I think I'll pass on the Universal release. Where's their SPARTACUS? Well If... and The Killing are great news!
Yeah I'm still waiting on LA HAINE.
Would buy CHARADE right away but I'm waiting for a good price on it. Does the B&N sale also apply to online? Wasn't there another online retailer who also put Criterion on sale?

Yes, the Barnes & Noble sales are good online. You just can't use coupons on top of the sales normally. Sometimes Deep Discount has Criterion sales, but that company is notorious for their terrible customer service and shipping times. Criterion also has online sales directly from their website periodically. Earlier this year I bought a bunch of Blu's from them for around $20 each in a big sale.

popeflick · 05-17-2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LearnYourVoice

I was there as well. His explanation of the rights issue is accurate.

I thought the film was okay, clearly a beginners effort. The concept was pretentious but the highlight to me was the photography which he did himself. The print looked very good in that regard.

It's funny because it's kind of a drag to be able to harshly critique a Kubrick film. But given the circumstances , yes it is a student effort but the potential is clearly there in some very effective scenes, although they aren't many.

If you were there then you saw he fallen pants episode with the event photographer? Mazursky killed it.

Kyle15 · 05-17-2011, 02:43 AM

The Killing and Killer's Kiss in one package? Take my money NOW!

dag · 05-17-2011, 03:51 AM

August will be quite the month. I saw Algiers in SD last year, and it is very thought-provoking; no wonder it was required viewing by the US Central Command. The other films will all be first viewings for me. I'm looking forward to Secret Sunshine, but I don't know whether I'll be able to handle it.

jrmac2000 · 05-17-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BluPops

So, how was Fear and Desire? Good? Bad? Mediocre?

You can actually watch this movie on youtube, and judge for yourself. Here is the first part. I was shocked it was on there.

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05-16-2011, 10:07 PM	#30041
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Difficult to believe that we will be waiting now for September announcements. Where the heck did this year go? Criterion has been doing a bang-up job with Blu ray.

05-16-2011, 10:20 PM	#30044
moody41 Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:286	Kept on looking at Algiers on dvd so glad I held off. Great month overall, criterion are definitely stepping up a gear after a slow start to the year.

05-16-2011, 10:32 PM	#30048
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Man, The Warped Ones from that Eclipse set is the film I can't wait to watch in this month's batch (well since I haven't seen it).

05-16-2011, 10:58 PM	#30049
Benchman Senior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Idaho Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:87 Trading Score:1	I think I will buy The killing and battle of the algiers On a side note I just watched Diabolique and absolutely loved it!

05-17-2011, 12:42 AM	#30053
SlickDamian Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Canada 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:160	The Killing and Cul-de-Sac are ones I am going to have to pick up for sure. Also, their cover art is very nice! Nice work Criterion.

05-17-2011, 12:48 AM	#30054
blg Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:757 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Wow, very excited. Will be for sure picking up The Killing, Battle of Algiers, If, Cul-de-sac, and Secret Sunshine.

05-17-2011, 01:12 AM	#30055
Schonfelder Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:730	So, blu-ray.com announces the criterion titles for august on the front page, and the average american audience shows up : "Where do all these Criterion movies come from? I think I've only ever heard of one or two. Only the Thin Red Line comes to mind. " "Rats... saw Anderson in the article title and was hoping for Rushmore or Tenenbaums. " (the obligatory Wes Anderson fanboy) "yay...zzzzz....I miss the old days when Criterion would balance out their art-house releases with films like Robocop and The Rock!" and of course, the 100s of "OMFG ITS KUBRICK" rants. More to come ?

05-17-2011, 02:43 AM	#30058
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	The Killing and Killer's Kiss in one package? Take my money NOW!

05-17-2011, 03:51 AM	#30059
dag Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Toronto	August will be quite the month. I saw Algiers in SD last year, and it is very thought-provoking; no wonder it was required viewing by the US Central Command. The other films will all be first viewings for me. I'm looking forward to Secret Sunshine, but I don't know whether I'll be able to handle it.

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