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jayputter · 07-03-2012, 01:28 AM

I saw Umberto D today for the first time. What a wonderful film. So simple yet incredibly moving. To watch a mans dignity slowly being overtaken by despair was heartbreaking. I'll definitely be adding it to my collection.

oildude · 07-03-2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tin Drum

An 'older' film but:

I'd really love for, probably, my second favorite film of all time to be put out by Criterion. They have, what seems, like a good relationship with Peter Weir - The Year of Living Dangerously would be an awesome addition. The movie is tops but has an extremely horrid dvd transfer. Ugh.

A resounding yes to this! Gallipoli and The Year of Living Dangerously are two of the gems of the Australian New Wave sadly missing on blu-ray. I still have my craptastic snap case DVD editions of both, two of my first ever home video buys. It is hard to believe that these films have become nearly forgotten since they were released in the US in the early 1980s. Every time there is a list of most wanted blu-rays, Criterion or otherwise, these two are always near the top for my most wanted. As much as I like Peter Weir's Hollywood period, in my opinion his best work is still his gritty and powerfully moving earlier Australian films.

I wish Criterion would get the rights to more films from the Australian New Wave era. One of my favorite countries and time periods for movies, and I devoured these films on VHS when they were available in most of the rental outlets in the 1980s-1990s. It is a crying shame that so many great ones are still missing on blu-ray (at least in Region A).

monque · 07-03-2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jayputter

I saw Umberto D today for the first time. What a wonderful film. So simple yet incredibly moving. To watch a mans dignity slowly being overtaken by despair was heartbreaking. I'll definitely be adding it to my collection.

+1. I too just saw it for the first time and was totaly drawn in to the movie.

Benchman · 07-03-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Criterion Cast's scoop says 7/10 for the sale.

Let's move BN sale discussion here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=200175

So does anyone know when and if the sale is happening?

frank_booth · 07-03-2012, 07:58 AM

I'd love to see Crash (1996) and Leaving Las Vegas (1995) both released by Criterion.

DarkRyder · 07-03-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ctzalman

good news: i talked to my buddy at Barnes and Noble today, he confirmed that the criterion sale will happen and begins on July 10th. He said the confusion arose from a change in the promotion: it will now include 50% off all 'art house' films, which includes the entirety of the criterion collection.

happy shopping!

This should be the first post, in red or black, on every page till the day of the sale.

alwaysHD · 07-03-2012, 09:27 AM

i really want to see modern times, maybe because ive only seen rushmore and the game but for some reason i just have to have this one

KrugerIndustrial · 07-03-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by frank_booth

I'd love to see Crash (1996) and Leaving Las Vegas (1995) both released by Criterion.

BohemianGraham · 07-03-2012, 12:00 PM

I want more Canadian Content, like Goin' Down the Road, some shorts by Norman McLaren, etc.

HyperRealist · 07-03-2012, 12:28 PM

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I'm sorry to bring down this party, but as I work at a B&N Music & Movies dept., I feel that I should tell you guys that there isn't going to be a sale for all Criterions.

What is happening is that selected Criterions will be on sale starting on 7/10, only two of which are BDs (Harold and Maude and The Samurai Trilogy), the rest that is on sale are the DVD versions of the June releases.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=200175&page=3

oildude · 07-03-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I want more Canadian Content, like Goin' Down the Road, some shorts by Norman McLaren, etc.

My most wanted missing film on blu-ray is The Grey Fox. A superb award winning Canadian film that never even got a DVD release. I had rented it on VHS so often that it was one of the few films I actually bought in that format. The tape somehow disappeared during a move years ago.

Sinthetic · 07-03-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPix

Actually, I would also like to see 3-Iron on Criterion blu. I've had the DVD in my collection for a few years and it would be a nice upgrade.

You know your stuff friend.

On a side note, really looking forward to Le Havre coming soon.

BohemianGraham · 07-03-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=200175&page=3

Well at least one of my titles will be on sale if this is true. I read thr other thread and will refrain from posting in it because the vultures are already about.

BohemianGraham · 07-03-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

My most wanted missing film on blu-ray is The Grey Fox. A superb award winning Canadian film that never even got a DVD release. I had rented it on VHS so often that it was one of the few films I actually bought in that format. The tape somehow disappeared during a move years ago.

I readily admit that I haven't watched that.

. I need to check it out.

To lighten the mood of this thread, perhaps Criterion could take the Anne of Green Gables films and release a ridiculous box set.

they're arguably iconic here in Canada, and the Japanese apparently love her too.

TriuneImpurityRites · 07-03-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=200175&page=3

hopefully not true

MPeriolat · 07-03-2012, 02:02 PM

How long does it usually take before Criterion announces the next movie in a collection? I'm specifically wondering about the Chaplin lineup since, while I'm thrilled about The Gold Rush and love Modern Times, I'm itching for them to get to City Lights and The Kid.

Just wondering and really looking forward to the sale in a few days.

ravenus · 07-03-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

A bit pricey, but region-free and English-friendly

Don't agree, none of the supplements are subtitled according to the review. I don't like the idea of buying a package and not being able to access it fully.

*DrStrangelove* · 07-03-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MPeriolat

How long does it usually take before Criterion announces the next movie in a collection? I'm specifically wondering about the Chaplin lineup since, while I'm thrilled about The Gold Rush and love Modern Times, I'm itching for them to get to City Lights and The Kid.

Just wondering and really looking forward to the sale in a few days.

Every month on the 15th

Fallglimmer · 07-03-2012, 04:05 PM

new three reasons video for The Last Days of Disco...even though I think I'm the only one who was excited about this one

*DrStrangelove* · 07-03-2012, 04:09 PM

I don't know if this has been mention and everyone already knows but you can make your own top ten list on Criterion now. Pretty cool.

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07-03-2012, 01:28 AM	#49981
jayputter Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:478 DVD collection:803	I saw Umberto D today for the first time. What a wonderful film. So simple yet incredibly moving. To watch a mans dignity slowly being overtaken by despair was heartbreaking. I'll definitely be adding it to my collection.

07-03-2012, 07:58 AM	#49985
frank_booth Member Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'd love to see Crash (1996) and Leaving Las Vegas (1995) both released by Criterion.

07-03-2012, 09:27 AM	#49987
alwaysHD Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Desert Blu-ray collection:826 DVD collection:126 Blu-ray reviews: 120	i really want to see modern times, maybe because ive only seen rushmore and the game but for some reason i just have to have this one

07-03-2012, 12:00 PM	#49989
BohemianGraham Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:458 Blu-ray reviews: 9	I want more Canadian Content, like Goin' Down the Road, some shorts by Norman McLaren, etc.

07-03-2012, 02:02 PM	#49996
MPeriolat Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Richmond, KY 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:440 DVD collection:2	How long does it usually take before Criterion announces the next movie in a collection? I'm specifically wondering about the Chaplin lineup since, while I'm thrilled about The Gold Rush and love Modern Times, I'm itching for them to get to City Lights and The Kid. Just wondering and really looking forward to the sale in a few days.

07-03-2012, 04:09 PM	#50000
DrStrangelove Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	I don't know if this has been mention and everyone already knows but you can make your own top ten list on Criterion now. Pretty cool.

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