The Criterion Collection

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by octagon

Wait a minute...it's their own?

Well that's just gross.

But if they ate others people's, then that would be ok?

[tfunk]

Originally Posted by Le samouraï13

I got seven titles for $10 each:

Army of Shadows
Blow Out
Le Cercle Rouge
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
The Great Dictator
The Red Shoes
Charade

The last two are blind buys will watch on Netflix before opening.

I think I can say with all certainty that you'll be opening the last two.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Fenris

But if they ate others people's, then that would be ok?

Well, if you are going to eat it, then I would suggest it being someone else's, wouldn't you? It'd be like making love to someone in your own family... it's sometimes frowned upon.

[bingtau]

Originally Posted by Fenris

Did you see Kingdom of Heaven? I hate that movie, but he was soooooo darn good.

Yup, to bad O Bloom was the lead. Thewlis was on fire this year with KOH and The New World. Honestly Dr Moreau wasn't as bad as everyone thinks thanks again to Mr Thewlis. Just got done watching Naked again, proly the fourth time, first on blu and Wow, the film grows on me everytime with just terrific performances and it's by far the best the soundtrack has ever sounded. How he wasn't even nominated for a best actor let alone winning is beyond me.

[keldons]

so Naked: blind buy or not? Looks interesting and I've heard plenty of praise from reliable sources....

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by keldons

so Naked: blind buy or not? Looks interesting and I've heard plenty of praise from reliable sources....

I just blind bought it, if that does anything for ya
Sounds like a great movie.

[keldons]

honestly, unless people really recommend against it, I will buy it because it will be pretty easy to sell it on Amazon after the sale for what I paid if I don't enjoy it.

[Monty70]

Originally Posted by octagon

I just finished Pale Flower and I'm still in that 'OMG. Best. Movie. Ever.' afterglow.

I love that feeling.

I know what your saying, Pale Flower is a film that touches of some profound topics. Without a doubt one of my favorite Criterion BD I own, but then I love just about everything Criterion puts out.

Speaking of blind buys, I watched A Christmas Tale again this week. When I first picked this up I was not that impressed. I have since made a rule for myself that any Criterion blind buy that I do not fall in love with on first viewing will be shelved for a month or two. After watching A Christmas Tale a second time I found the film to be much more interesting and enjoyable. (perhaps due to the fact that I could follow the many different characters) I have also had a similar experience with Fat Girl.

[tdwp117]

Hey guys im about to make my first criterion purchases with the b&n sale. (i also have a 7% off coupon) Im definitely going to buy the thin red line (good pick right?) and then im only going to buy one more i was thinking between seven samurai, fear and loathing in las vegas, and cronos. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by tdwp117

Hey guys im about to make my first criterion purchases with the b&n sale. (i also have a 7% off coupon) Im definitely going to buy the thin red line (good pick right?) and then im only going to buy one more i was thinking between seven samurai, fear and loathing in las vegas, and cronos. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

The Thin Red Line kicks ass.

For suggestions, I recommend Blow Out and Revanche; both very nice packages.

Fear and Loathing has the best set of supplements that I've seen from Criterion on blu-ray in my opinion.

[Russhole]

Got two more from the sale (8 so far).

A Christmas Tale (blind buy)
The Last Metro

[Dosto]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

It's only his 2nd blu-ray from Criterion. It isn't like they are releasing his films like Malle or something. But with that said, still looking for more releases with balls.

I know it's only his second BD in the collection. It's really a personal incompatibility with most of the man's work. I truly liked maybe two or three of his films. And I think that in this particular case, it's just Antonioni for the sake of it.

The film is a minor one even amongst the diehards. La Notte has been crying for years to join the collection. I haven't seen the two Antonioni MoC's, maybe they're great, but man is he getting the royal treatment. But like I said, this is just one man's opinion. I don't mean to insult Antonioni enthusiasts.

[InMyTree]

Glad to see Dazed and Confused getting its proper release...also glad the news came out before the Universal release went on sale.

Any chance we will get Linklater's Suburbia from Criterion anytime soon?

[Dustin Putman]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

You mean the Canadian movie, right? Yes you are right that would probably work well into the Criterion collection. This subject is still a touchy one here in Montreal more then 20 years later too

Yep, that's the one. Bluray.com actually reviewed the Canadian Alliance release, but the film has not been released in any form in the U.S. I really hope including the review on MUBI is a sign that Criterion is planning on adding POLYTECHNIQUE to their collection.

And for those interested, here is the link to the review of the Canadian BD. Sounds phenomenal:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Polyt...y/6579/#Review

[octagon]

Don't get Beta involved, he'll make us start a separate thread.

[SpiderBaby]

‪Anchorman- Ill eat the shit‬‏ - YouTube

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Please don't poo-poo my idea. If he tells us to scat, so be it.

Heh, nice.

In fact, I almost fell off my stool.

[keldons]

Originally Posted by Dustin Putman

Yep, that's the one. Bluray.com actually reviewed the Canadian Alliance release, but the film has not been released in any form in the U.S. I really hope including the review on MUBI is a sign that Criterion is planning on adding POLYTECHNIQUE to their collection.

Mubi is not run by Criterion.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I have The Night of the Hunter coming in the mail Monday. Hoping for a dent or two in it so I have something to talk about next week.

It is a digipack...I wouldn't go tempting fate if I were you.

[VanDammage]

Kuroneko is a very interesting movie with great atmosphere. I was able to watch the 35mm print by Janus films awhile ago at a theatre in Vancouver. It looked fine to me and overall reccomend a watch if you are into an atmospheric horror film.