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[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by Thebunk

Also, I do not see the other two Dardennes films on your list (Rosetta and La Promesse) so if you do not already have them, I would recommend them as well.

I heartily endorse this recommendation

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

A couple of non-Criterion titles as well.
Fantastic Four/Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer two-pack
Into the Blue
Yeah, I know. I love these movies. Insert laughter and finger-pointing here.

I say, never apologise for loving films, even if they're not so-called quality films.
Love them without excuse or explanation.

[COLD_COBRA_]

Originally Posted by Thebunk

Most of them I cannot vouch for, however I cannot recommend the film (DVD is not out yet)

[Show spoiler]"The Kid with a Bike" enough. Honestly, the best modern flick I have seen in years.

The film has really stayed with me and it has what has made me become a huge fan of the Dardennes brothers.

Also, I do not see the other two Dardennes films on your list (Rosetta and La Promesse) so if you do not already have them, I would recommend them as well.

Interesting. I know you said modern, but I wasn't expecting 2011. I'll check it out. I have 22 Criterions, but I'm kind of at the point of not knowing where to go next.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

EDIT: Can somebody be so kind as to rank and / or give their personal opinions on the following Criterions:

[Show spoiler]1. ¡Alambrista!
2. And Everything Is Going Fine
3. Beauty And The Beast
4. Black Orpheus
5. Branded To Kill
6. By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One And Two
7. Crumb
8. David Lean Directs Noel Coward
9. Fat Girl
10. For All Mankind
11. Godzilla
12. Gray's Anatomy
13. Hollis Frampton Odyssey
14. House
15. If...
16. Ivan's Childhood
17. Kid With A Bike
18. Kuroneko
19. Late Spring
20. Le Beau Serge
21. Le Havre
22. Life During Wartime
23. Music Room
24. Orpheus
25. Pina
26. Qatsi Trilogy
27. Red Desert
28. Rules Of The Game
29. Secret Of The Grain
30. Secret Sunshine
31. Stagecoach
32. Still Walking
33. Summer Hours
34. Times Of Harvey Milk
35. Tin Drum
36. Tiny Furniture
37. Tokyo Drifter
38. Topsy-Turvy
39. Trilogy Of Life
40. Two-Lane Blacktop
41. Vanya On 42nd Street
42. War Room
43. Yi Yi

Sure! I'll give some quick recommendations for the ones that I've seen, in the order of preference.

1. Ivan's Childhood - This is a sobering, but incredibly beautiful movie that evokes chills even while enjoying some lush cinematography. It's one of my favorite Criterions.

2. Godzilla - This needs no introduction. It's Godzilla! For me, this movie really works in the Tokyo rampage scenes, because these scenes actually look like authentic WWII-era camera footage. The original Japanese version is a lot more serious in tone than casual fans might expect.

3. Two-Lane Blacktop - This Blu-ray is amazing. Warren Oates is a trip, as are Dennis Wilson and James Taylor. This is such a brilliant film that captures that wandering American spirit so well.

4. Red Desert - The beautiful and talented Monica Vitti stars in this one. It's an odd flick, but the use of colors is fantastic and really shines on Blu-ray. You'll think to yourself that industrial landscapes have never looked so...beautiful. Did I mention that Monica Vitti stars in this one?

5. Stagecoach - Worth the price of admission for John Wayne's awesomeness. It's a great story, and I like to double this movie with High Noon sometimes. I sold my DVD copy today for money to buy my Blu-ray haul, but missed out on actually replacing this particular one. I'll grab it at Best Buy or at a B&N sale in the not-too-distant future.

6. The Rules of the Game - This is another one that I owned on DVD and recently sold, but have not got around to replacing with the Blu-ray yet. Soon. It's a bracing number that uses humor to rip the Band-Aid off in some uncomfortable spots with respect to the depiction of society. It took me a few viewings to appreciate it as much as critics, but it's solid.

7. Kuroneko - I prefer Onibaba when it comes to Japanese horror flicks, but Kuroneko has some striking visuals. Like most Japanese horror films, this one is a good lesson to respect women, because they'll ultimately deliver a terrifying beatdown to you in the end if you don't.

8. Tokyo Drifter/Branded to Kill - I recommend them together. Tokyo Drifter has some crazy cool colors. I did not warm up to these as much as I expected, but they're great gangster flicks upon multiple viewings.

9. House - This one will screw you up forever. Stay away from it.
(Just kidding. I love the outlandish cinematography. Watching this movie is like listening to a little kid make up a story about a haunted house, because it really does play out that way. I thought of a Scooby-Doo episode from the darkest depths of Hell.)

[SammyJankis]

8. David Lean Directs Noel Coward - I've only watched Brief Encounter, which was rather good, though I felt that the narration was a little much.
15. If... - Great film if only to see Malcolm McDowell in the early stages of Alex Delarge
16. Ivan's Childhood - Often considered as minor Tarkovsky, I'd say it's one of his most emotionally resonating and, of course, beautiful to look at. Think Come and See, just far less bleak. It would definitely benefit for the Blu treatment.
17. Kid With A Bike - Wonderful. It's a simplistic story that earns every beat.
18. Kuroneko - Found this one to be rather dated.
19. Late Spring - Phenomenal. It introduced me to Ozu. Just like the rest of Ozu's work, it's one of the most emotionally resonating films I've ever seen.
27. Red Desert - Not my favorite Antonioni by any means, but.. hey, it has Monica Vitti.
31. Stagecoach - One of Ford's best. It has one of the greatest Western shootouts I've ever seen.
43. Yi Yi - Might be the best film on this list (only competition it has is Late Spring). I never tire revisiting it. It's life affirming without being sentimental or melodramatic. It needs to be seen by everyone.

I own a lot of the films you listed but have yet to get to them.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I say, never apologise for loving films, even if they're not so-called quality films.
Love them without excuse or explanation.

Agreed.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I say, never apologise for loving films, even if they're not so-called quality films.
Love them without excuse or explanation.

Word.

When it comes to real-life interactions, I learned a long time ago that, when someone asks you, "Do you actually like that movie (album, book, etc.)", the best thing to do is simply look the person in the eye and reply, "Yes."

I'm a little more self-deprecating online, though. I love the thread discussions here to the effect of "What bad movies do you own?" or "Worst movie in your collection?". One man's trash is another man's treasure, and it's fun to compare what some people consider to be the guilty pleasures of their collections.

[Fellini912]

I saw that one of criterion's prior catalogue movie, That Obscure object of Desire has been released under liongate/studio canal. Has anyone bought this blu ray.

I love this Bunuel film, but I was hoping criterion would release it. Now I am hoping Phantom Liberty will be release by criterion, and not studio canal.

I hate the fact that they own the rights for Third Man and Ran. And now they are releasing Bunuel films. This is preposterous.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Snicket

How does La Promesse stack up with Rosetta? I have seen both Rosetta and TKWAB, I thought they were both very similar in terms of structure, I did not like the later very much but I really liked Rosetta. La Promesse has been on my list for a while now.

I actually haven't seen it yet, but it's on my watch list. I'll let you know when I see it, though!

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

[Show spoiler]3. Beauty And The Beast - Love it.
5. Branded To Kill - Bonkers Japanese assassin film. Do I like it? Check my avatar
15. If... - Really good boarding school drama. Malcolm McDowell. 'Nuff said.
18. Kuroneko - Beautiful and atmospheric Japanese ghost story.
19. Late Spring - Ozu. Heartbreaking. Lovely.
20. Le Beau Serge - Really good drama about a young man returning to his home town. Works well with its companion piece Les Cousins.
21. Le Havre - Strange and sweet story.
23. Music Room - Exceptional Indian film about hubris, loss, and the passing of an era.
24. Orpheus - Starts a bit slow, but really interesting interpretation of the Orpheus story.
28. Rules Of The Game - Black comedy about pre-WWII France. Upstairs/Downstairs hijinks. One of my favourite films. A regular in Sight & Sound's Top Ten lists.
31. Stagecoach - Seminal John Ford/John Wayne western. Still exciting.
32. Still Walking - Lovely story of a family's dynamics, dealing with loss, infidelity and all that stuff. A good companion piece with Summer Hours.
33. Summer Hours - I'm a big fan of Olivier Assayas and I loved this film. You've already got Carlos, so have a look at a more sensitive story. This was a blind-buy for me and I've probably watched it 3 times. Just beautiful.
37. Tokyo Drifter - See description of Branded to Kill, but in colour
40. Two-Lane Blacktop - Most "cool" films dream of being this cool. Existential road film? Maybe. Or maybe just an incredibly cool film about fast cars, nameless drivers, and Warren Oates. Warren Oates

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

[Show spoiler]Sure! I'll give some quick recommendations for the ones that I've seen, in the order of preference.

1. Ivan's Childhood - This is a sobering, but incredibly beautiful movie that evokes chills even while enjoying some lush cinematography. It's one of my favorite Criterions.

2. Godzilla - This needs no introduction. It's Godzilla! For me, this movie really works in the Tokyo rampage scenes, because these scenes actually look like authentic WWII-era camera footage. The original Japanese version is a lot more serious in tone than casual fans might expect.

3. Two-Lane Blacktop - This Blu-ray is amazing. Warren Oates is a trip, as are Dennis Wilson and James Taylor. This is such a brilliant film that captures that wandering American spirit so well.

4. Red Desert - The beautiful and talented Monica Vitti stars in this one. It's an odd flick, but the use of colors is fantastic and really shines on Blu-ray. You'll think to yourself that industrial landscapes have never looked so...beautiful. Did I mention that Monica Vitti stars in this one?

5. Stagecoach - Worth the price of admission for John Wayne's awesomeness. It's a great story, and I like to double this movie with High Noon sometimes. I sold my DVD copy today for money to buy my Blu-ray haul, but missed out on actually replacing this particular one. I'll grab it at Best Buy or at a B&N sale in the not-too-distant future.

6. The Rules of the Game - This is another one that I owned on DVD and recently sold, but have not got around to replacing with the Blu-ray yet. Soon. It's a bracing number that uses humor to rip the Band-Aid off in some uncomfortable spots with respect to the depiction of society. It took me a few viewings to appreciate it as much as critics, but it's solid.

7. Kuroneko - I prefer Onibaba when it comes to Japanese horror flicks, but Kuroneko has some striking visuals. Like most Japanese horror films, this one is a good lesson to respect women, because they'll ultimately deliver a terrifying beatdown to you in the end if you don't.

8. Tokyo Drifter/Branded to Kill - I recommend them together. Tokyo Drifter has some crazy cool colors. I did not warm up to these as much as I expected, but they're great gangster flicks upon multiple viewings.

9. House - This one will screw you up forever. Stay away from it.
(Just kidding. I love the outlandish cinematography. Watching this movie is like listening to a little kid make up a story about a haunted house, because it really does play out that way. I thought of a Scooby-Doo episode from the darkest depths of Hell.)

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

[Show spoiler]8. David Lean Directs Noel Coward - I've only watched Brief Encounter, which was rather good, though I felt that the narration was a little much.
15. If... - Great film if only to see Malcolm McDowell in the early stages of Alex Delarge
16. Ivan's Childhood - Often considered as minor Tarkovsky, I'd say it's one of his most emotionally resonating and, of course, beautiful to look at. Think Come and See, just far less bleak. It would definitely benefit for the Blu treatment.
17. Kid With A Bike - Wonderful. It's a simplistic story that earns every beat.
18. Kuroneko - Found this one to be rather dated.
19. Late Spring - Phenomenal. It introduced me to Ozu. Just like the rest of Ozu's work, it's one of the most emotionally resonating films I've ever seen.
27. Red Desert - Not my favorite Antonioni by any means, but.. hey, it has Monica Vitti.
31. Stagecoach - One of Ford's best. It has one of the greatest Western shootouts I've ever seen.
43. Yi Yi - Might be the best film on this list (only competition it has is Late Spring). I never tire revisiting it. It's life affirming without being sentimental or melodramatic. It needs to be seen by everyone.

I own a lot of the films you listed but have yet to get to them.

Thank you for the descriptions and your own personal opinions on them, guys! I have a new outlook on some of those films now. I'll get back to you all and let you know my ideal buy during the next sale

EDIT: I'm leaning the most toward these.

1. Beauty And The Beast
2. David Lean Directs Noel Coward
3. Fat Girl
4. For All Mankind
5. Godzilla
6. Ivan's Childhood
7. Late Spring
8. Orpheus
9. Qatsi Trilogy
10. Red Desert
11. Stagecoach
12. Tin Drum
13. Two-Lane Blacktop
14. Vanya On 42nd Street
15. Yi Yi

[COLD_COBRA_]

The Best Criterion Guide by Blu-ray.com community.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=204687

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Oh haha. He hasn't posted in like months it seems - I was getting worried

EDIT: Can somebody be so kind as to rank and / or give their personal opinions on the following Criterions:

[Show spoiler]1. ¡Alambrista!
2. And Everything Is Going Fine
3. Beauty And The Beast
4. Black Orpheus
5. Branded To Kill
6. By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One And Two
7. Crumb
8. David Lean Directs Noel Coward
9. Fat Girl
10. For All Mankind
11. Godzilla
12. Gray's Anatomy
13. Hollis Frampton Odyssey
14. House
15. If...
16. Ivan's Childhood
17. Kid With A Bike
18. Kuroneko
19. Late Spring
20. Le Beau Serge
21. Le Havre
22. Life During Wartime
23. Music Room
24. Orpheus
25. Pina
26. Qatsi Trilogy
27. Red Desert
28. Rules Of The Game
29. Secret Of The Grain
30. Secret Sunshine
31. Stagecoach
32. Still Walking
33. Summer Hours
34. Times Of Harvey Milk
35. Tin Drum
36. Tiny Furniture
37. Tokyo Drifter
38. Topsy-Turvy
39. Trilogy Of Life
40. Two-Lane Blacktop
41. Vanya On 42nd Street
42. War Room
43. Yi Yi

I'm trying to see which ones I should make a priority for the Criterion 50% off sale that will hopefully be coming in the next couple weeks.

iScottie, I'll try to break these down into groups:

1) Must Haves: ones that I could imagine anyone enjoying and finding rewatchable:

4. Black Orpheus (Soooo romantic and sensual. You'd be in heaven seeing this after Cocteau's Orpheus)
7. Crumb (it's a really crazy character portrait of Robert Crumb. The artwork is worth it alone. One of the best soca I've ever seen, you won't forget it)
8. David Lean Directs Noel Coward (Brief Encounter is probably one of the very best romantic films you'll ever see)
10. For All Mankind (I don't think ANYONE could dislike this documentary, it's one of the most inspiring pieces of film I've ever seen)
11. Godzilla (essential monster movie with a social conscience, it's surprisingly moving too. The ending is incredible)
15. If...(if you ask me, this film deals with the issues of A Clockwork Orange in a more thoughtful, less glorified manner.*
19. Late Spring (Such a wonderfully acted family drama. Very thoughtful drama)
23. Music Room (the best least talked about CC title. I'm gonna put it out there: one of the greatest films ever made. The comparisons to Citizen Lane are apt)
24. Orpheus (it's mandatory viewing)
26. Qatsi Trilogy (only Koyaanisqatsi)
28. Rules Of The Game (the political satire that started them all. It's lost none of it's edge in the 70 years since)
31. Stagecoach (the First Great Western)
32. Still Walking (basically a modern day Ozu film)
34. Times Of Harvey Milk (if Van Sant's Milk got you curious, this is the icing on the cake. You may be in years afterwards.)
35. Tin Drum (+ 0.95 on all the love it gets here)
43. Yi Yi (the three hours will fly by. I don't want to ruin it, but theres some *heady ideas in it. An an essential 'Millennial' film

2) the "specialty/niche films:" if the subject matter/ people involved interest you, I'd say these are as good as you could ever hope for:



1. ¡Alambrista! (after seeing El Norte, see this. It's one of the best movies about illegal immigrants)
5. Branded To Kill (Pretty Incoherent, stylized mess and absolutely entrancing. If the idea of someone getting hard by smelling steamed rice sounds like a fun character trait, go for it)
6. By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One And Two (please see some of his films on YouTube first. You'll know in the first 20 seconds whether you'll like the Blu or not)
14. House (pretty much live action anime horror, it's alot to take in)
18. Kuroneko (if you love films drunk on style, check this out)
19. Late Spring (Ozu, youre either in or out, please see Tokyo Story beforehand, that's his masterpiece and this ones not far behind)
21. Le Havre (if you like you're comedy drier than Jim Jarmusch, you'll be fine)
27. Red Desert (I highly recommend you see L'Avventura first, because Antonioni is just as divisive as Malick, you're either with him 100% or you'll find it plotless and dull, I personally rank this among the very best of the collection. I highly recommend the Blu ray, because regardless whether you like it or not, the images are among the finest ever crafted. If you end up liking Antonioni, check out Identification of a Woman afterwards)
29. Secret Of The Grain (a very detailed, rich an alive film about the immigrant exprerience)
30. Secret Sunshine (one of the most intimate portraits of struggling to find faith and normalcy)
33. Summer Hours (I personally really like this film, but I've heard many that found it unengaging)
37. Tokyo Drifter*
38. Topsy-Turvy
40. Two-Lane Blacktop (although my memory is a bit rusty on this one)
41. Vanya On 42nd Street

3) Rentals:
2. And Everything Is Going Fine (The better of the two Spalding docs. It's a pretty moving portrait of the guy, but it doesn't lose anything by seeing it on DVD first)
9. Fat Girl (kind of explicit, interesting but certainly off putting. I'd say the similar Sweetie is a better film)
12. Gray's Anatomy (interesting doc, but its not a film that screams BUY)
Hollis Frampton (you tube some of it first)
22. Life During Wartime (a very unworthy and heavy-handed follow up to Happiness. See that film instead as LDW is a "sequel."
26. Qatsi Trilogy (rent 2 & 3. 3 is terrible.I don't think anyone can mount a defense for this film)
36. Tiny Furniture (it's fair to say this is the most hated CC title)
39. Trilogy Of Life (much like Salo, RENT THIS FIRST. It's very explicit and rather off putting)
42. War Room (In depth look at the the dung throwing during the Clinton campaign. I like it but I couldn't see myself seeing this every year. Your Political Science teacher might.)

- Regards. Hope that gives you some ideas.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by COLD_COBRA_

The Best Criterion Guide by Blu-ray.com community.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=204687

Oh I forgot about that. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

[Show spoiler]iScottie, I'll try to break these down into groups:

1) Must Haves: ones that I could imagine anyone enjoying and finding rewatchable:

4. Black Orpheus (Soooo romantic and sensual. You'd be in heaven seeing this after Cocteau's Orpheus)
7. Crumb (it's a really crazy character portrait of Robert Crumb. The artwork is worth it alone. One of the best soca I've ever seen, you won't forget it)
8. David Lean Directs Noel Coward (Brief Encounter is probably one of the very best romantic films you'll ever see)
10. For All Mankind (I don't think ANYONE could dislike this documentary, it's one of the most inspiring pieces of film I've ever seen)
11. Godzilla (essential monster movie with a social conscience, it's surprisingly moving too. The ending is incredible)
15. If...(if you ask me, this film deals with the issues of A Clockwork Orange in a more thoughtful, less glorified manner.*
19. Late Spring (Such a wonderfully acted family drama. Very thoughtful drama)
23. Music Room (the best least talked about CC title. I'm gonna put it out there: one of the greatest films ever made. The comparisons to Citizen Lane are apt)
24. Orpheus (it's mandatory viewing)
26. Qatsi Trilogy (only Koyaanisqatsi)
28. Rules Of The Game (the political satire that started them all. It's lost none of it's edge in the 70 years since)
31. Stagecoach (the First Great Western)
32. Still Walking (basically a modern day Ozu film)
34. Times Of Harvey Milk (if Van Sant's Milk got you curious, this is the icing on the cake. You may be in years afterwards.)
35. Tin Drum (+ 0.95 on all the love it gets here)
43. Yi Yi (the three hours will fly by. I don't want to ruin it, but theres some *heady ideas in it. An an essential 'Millennial' film

2) the "specialty/niche films:" if the subject matter/ people involved interest you, I'd say these are as good as you could ever hope for:



1. ¡Alambrista! (after seeing El Norte, see this. It's one of the best movies about illegal immigrants)
5. Branded To Kill (Pretty Incoherent, stylized mess and absolutely entrancing. If the idea of someone getting hard by smelling steamed rice sounds like a fun character trait, go for it)
6. By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One And Two (please see some of his films on YouTube first. You'll know in the first 20 seconds whether you'll like the Blu or not)
14. House (pretty much live action anime horror, it's alot to take in)
18. Kuroneko (if you love films drunk on style, check this out)
19. Late Spring (Ozu, youre either in or out, please see Tokyo Story beforehand, that's his masterpiece and this ones not far behind)
21. Le Havre (if you like you're comedy drier than Jim Jarmusch, you'll be fine)
27. Red Desert (I highly recommend you see L'Avventura first, because Antonioni is just as divisive as Malick, you're either with him 100% or you'll find it plotless and dull, I personally rank this among the very best of the collection. I highly recommend the Blu ray, because regardless whether you like it or not, the images are among the finest ever crafted. If you end up liking Antonioni, check out Identification of a Woman afterwards)
29. Secret Of The Grain (a very detailed, rich an alive film about the immigrant exprerience)
30. Secret Sunshine (one of the most intimate portraits of struggling to find faith and normalcy)
33. Summer Hours (I personally really like this film, but I've heard many that found it unengaging)
37. Tokyo Drifter*
38. Topsy-Turvy
40. Two-Lane Blacktop (although my memory is a bit rusty on this one)
41. Vanya On 42nd Street

3) Rentals:
2. And Everything Is Going Fine (The better of the two Spalding docs. It's a pretty moving portrait of the guy, but it doesn't lose anything by seeing it on DVD first)
9. Fat Girl (kind of explicit, interesting but certainly off putting. I'd say the similar Sweetie is a better film)
12. Gray's Anatomy (interesting doc, but its not a film that screams BUY)
Hollis Frampton (you tube some of it first)
22. Life During Wartime (a very unworthy and heavy-handed follow up to Happiness. See that film instead as LDW is a "sequel."
26. Qatsi Trilogy (rent 2 & 3. 3 is terrible.I don't think anyone can mount a defense for this film)
36. Tiny Furniture (it's fair to say this is the most hated CC title)
39. Trilogy Of Life (much like Salo, RENT THIS FIRST. It's very explicit and rather off putting)
42. War Room (In depth look at the the dung throwing during the Clinton campaign. I like it but I couldn't see myself seeing this every year. Your Political Science teacher might.)

- Regards. Hope that gives you some ideas.

Thank you man! As nice as that was, that sure changed my opinion on a lot of other titles. I feel like just buying them all now

[Jr7936]

I don't think anyone can mount a defense for this film

i can make a defense for the 3rd film in qatsi trilogy. it is bad, but when you just listen to the music and use the videos in the background it's actually pretty good

same with trilogy of life, i would say it's more then a rental, since i really enjoy the films in the trilogy.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Oh I forgot about that. Thanks!



Thank you man! As nice as that was, that sure changed my opinion on a lot of other titles. I feel like just buying them all now

Here's my completely subjective top ten
From your list:
1) Red Desert
2) For all Mankind
3) The Music Room
4) The Rules of the Game
5) If...
6) Crumb
7) Yi Yi
8) Kuroneko
9) Branded to Kill
10)Late Spring


To give you a better feel of my taste, here's my top twenty Criterion Blu Rays:

3 Women
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Being John Malkovich
Blow Out
Days of Heaven
Double Life of Veronique
For All Mankind*
Harakiri
Last Temptation of Christ
Modern Times
The Music Room
Night of the Hunter
Paris, Texas
Red Deser
Solaris
The Thin Red Line
Three Colors Trilogy
Umberto D.
Walkabout
Wings of Desire

Side note: I haven't seen Ivan's Childhood, but iceberg blown away by all of Tarkovsky's films I've seen, just look at my avatar, so that's my #1 anticipated blind buy of 2013.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Jr7936

i can make a defense for the 3rd film in qatsi trilogy. it is bad, but when you just listen to the music and use the videos in the background it's actually pretty good

same with trilogy of life, i would say it's more then a rental, since i really enjoy the films in the trilogy.

I don't regret buying both trilogies. There's atleast one film on both I'd like to return to. Those are Koyaanisqatsi & Arabian Nights.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

Has anyone bought this blu ray.

I hope to soon--it looks great.

Originally Posted by iScottie

People say it's the Japanese "Scooby-Doo" but I don't know.

..and that doesn't sound good to you??

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

[Show spoiler]Here's my completely subjective top ten
From your list:
1) Red Desert
2) For all Mankind
3) The Music Room
4) The Rules of the Game
5) If...
6) Crumb
7) Yi Yi
8) Kuroneko
9) Branded to Kill
10)Late Spring


To give you a better feel of my taste, here's my top twenty Criterion Blu Rays:

3 Women
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Being John Malkovich
Blow Out
Days of Heaven
Double Life of Veronique
For All Mankind*
Harakiri
Last Temptation of Christ
Modern Times
The Music Room
Night of the Hunter
Paris, Texas
Red Deser
Solaris
The Thin Red Line
Three Colors Trilogy
Umberto D.
Walkabout
Wings of Desire

Side note: I haven't seen Ivan's Childhood, but iceberg blown away by all of Tarkovsky's films I've seen, just look at my avatar, so that's my #1 anticipated blind buy of 2013.

That definitely helps me out - thanks!

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

..and that doesn't sound good to you??

Haha it does seem very neat!

[COLD_COBRA_]

Here's what I have. Sadly I've only watched a few of them. I'm slowly trying to change that. I bought all of these when B&N had their sale in October/November. And they were all blind buys. But with the info from this thread and the B&N thread this what I picked.


Belle de jour
Blow Out 3/5
Breathless
Chungking Express 4.5/5 Loved it
Cronos 3/5 Different than what I was expecting
Days of Heaven 4/5 One of those where a couple days later I think to myself, that was a damn good movie. Beautiful too on the plasma.
The Double Life of Veronique
The Game 3.5/5 I didn't quite love it.
The Killing
Last Year at Marienbad
The Night of the Hunter
Paris, Texas
Paths of Glory
Rashômon
Ride with the Devil
Rosemary's Baby
Seven Samurai
The Thin Red Line
Three Colors Trilogy
The Wages of Fear 5/5
Walkabout.

[Show spoiler]Saw part of it on Mr.Skin as a kid. Don't think that qualifies though

Wings of Desire 4.5/5

Next time I'm thinking

Repulsion
Badlands
The Kid with the Bike
Brazil
Fish Tank

But not until i've watched at least 90% of them. I was just having a lot of fun buying them at the time.

[Jr7936]

i got trilogy of life for christmas, from my aunt & uncle. after i watched the films though, i was thinking maybe I shouldn't have asked for them for christmas


fish tank is one of my fav criterions, have seen it 4 to 5 times and then I also like the 2012 weekend movie from england. another well done film

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Originally Posted by iScottie

As far as "House" is concerned, I have been on and off with it. People say it's the Japanese "Scooby-Doo" but I don't know.

Scooby-Doo and The Banana Splits, gallons of blood, over-the-top campy gore, and one demon cat.