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stobbart · 03-29-2010, 09:19 PM

yeah I agree, Tales of Hoffman and Alphaville were hard to get through, but I loved Marienbad.

Just watched Tokyo Drifter....good movie but I enjoyed Branded to Kill more.

I remember seeing somewhere that the AFS code would only be good trhough this month, I think it had something to do with Kurosawa's bday. Does anyone know how long its supposed to last?

SpiderBaby · 03-29-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

yeah I agree, Tales of Hoffman and Alphaville were hard to get through, but I loved Marienbad.

Just watched Tokyo Drifter....good movie but I enjoyed Branded to Kill more.

I remember seeing somewhere that the AFS code would only be good trhough this month, I think it had something to do with Kurosawa's bday. Does anyone know how long its supposed to last?

I thought AFS was short for American Film Student or something.

Like discounts for film school kids. I never heard anything about it having something to do with Kurosawa's b-day. It should be good until they don't have it anymore. I placed pre-orders for April stuff, so that should still be good for pre-orders. If you are worried about it, place pre-orders now before they stop/if they stop the code.

ALSO, Alphaville is great. For the ones who can't sit through it, how many Godard's have you all seen? Curious to know.

eatbear · 03-29-2010, 09:58 PM

I thought AFS meant "All For Sale."

SpiderBaby · 03-29-2010, 10:04 PM

I don't know, I still think it's some type of "American Film Student", since it is a discount.

psicon · 03-29-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I don't know, I still think it's some type of "American Film Student", since it is a discount.

http://www.austinfilm.org/Page.aspx?pid=183

And if I'm not in on a joke or something, ignore that...

SpiderBaby · 03-29-2010, 10:29 PM

AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY, nice find.

I hope they honor pre-orders before the deadline of films that come out after.

ccfixx · 03-29-2010, 11:16 PM

With the new review up, isn't it upsetting to you, CG, that reviewers get the discs so damn early... especially, since it's the Godard title?

CC

wilky61 · 03-29-2010, 11:17 PM

Alphaville is possibly the Godard film that I enjoy most (or Pierrot Le Fou). Sad to see others aren't so fond of it. It's about halfway in between my favorite genre (film-noir) and my second favorite film (2001).

The "elevator" shot in Alphaville is one of my favorite takes in all of cinema. Godard was ingeniously inventive.

SpiderBaby · 03-29-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

With the new review up, isn't it upsetting to you, CG, that reviewers get the discs so damn early... especially, since it's the Godard title?

CC

Yes. I want it so.....

Belloche · 03-29-2010, 11:32 PM

I just read on the main page that Disney is releasing Beauty and the Beast on October 5th. That seems like a perfect chance for Criterion to release the Cocteau film as a companion piece. Pure speculation on my part, but I would like to see it happen.

Deciazulado · 03-29-2010, 11:53 PM

Vivre sa vie Blu-ray Review

captveg · 03-30-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

ALSO, Alphaville is great. For the ones who can't sit through it, how many Godard's have you all seen? Curious to know.

I've seen Breathless, Contempt, Pierrot le fou, and Week End. I like Breathless and Week End a lot (enough to own), and I liked Contempt and Pierrot le fou a little less (just under enough to want to own). Obviously I haven't tried many of his "more challenging" films, but maybe someday.

captveg · 03-30-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

The "elevator" shot in Alphaville is one of my favorite takes in all of cinema. Godard was ingeniously inventive.

Of what I saw that was easily what liked the most.

I'll probably give it a shot again one day... presumably when Studio Canal releases it on Blu.

captveg · 03-30-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Belloche

I just read on the main page that Disney is releasing Beauty and the Beast on October 5th. That seems like a perfect chance for Criterion to release the Cocteau film as a companion piece. Pure speculation on my part, but I would like to see it happen.

You read my mind.

angrywolf · 03-30-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm interested in hearing reactions to Last Year at Marienbad---- a film which demands its viewers buy into its riddle and watch with an open, active mind.

It's also oft-putting for those not expecting such a film. Personally, I think it's the best blu-ray Criterion has issued and one of the top 10 films ever made. When it hit the art house circuit in 2008 I saw it on consecutive nights--- it's hypnotic.

I saw Last Year at Marienbad when it came out on BD, renting it from Netflix, not knowing anything about the movie. I was confused as I was watching it, but I found it fascinating. I couldn't get it out of my head for the next few days and it ended up being one of the first Criterion Blu-rays that I bought. Same story with Pierrot Le Fou. I knew nothing about the movie and had not seen any other Godard movies but I still enjoyed it also.

JJJ225 · 03-30-2010, 04:35 AM

So I just got home for spring break and I can finally use my Blu Ray player again. Bigger Than Life played fine, but I had some issues with 8 1/2 skipping and Days of Heaven wouldn't load. Any idea what's up? I sent a request for a firmware update disc; I really hope that's the issue.

jimonee78 · 03-30-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by psicon

http://www.austinfilm.org/Page.aspx?pid=183

And if I'm not in on a joke or something, ignore that...

It says "Use discount code AFS by March 31" on that link. I wonder if they're just referring to the Kurosawa box set or all Criterions. Is it possible the code is expiring Wednesday?

ccfixx · 03-30-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jimonee78

It says "Use discount code AFS by March 31" on that link. I wonder if they're just referring to the Kurosawa box set or all Criterions. Is it possible the code is expiring Wednesday?

I would say yes.

CC

ccfixx · 03-30-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

So I just got home for spring break and I can finally use my Blu Ray player again. Bigger Than Life played fine, but I had some issues with 8 1/2 skipping and Days of Heaven wouldn't load. Any idea what's up? I sent a request for a firmware update disc; I really hope that's the issue.

I didn't have any problems with either of those discs, but I have been reading that a few select people were having a problem with the "Days Of Heaven" disc around the 47 minute mark.

CC

Illy Scorsese · 03-30-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I'd say go ahead now and buy them. Criterion has planned a Seven Samurai Blu for this year, giving Kurosawa 4 blu-rays by Criterion. So there prob won't be another this year, so you will be waiting atleast a year for one of those on blu, even if those 2 are on top of Criterion's list. So I would buy the dvds.

Thanks for the feedback... I decided to go this route.

It's my Birthday, and the AFS code was still working, so I just said screw it and ordered them as a treat to myself.

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03-29-2010, 09:19 PM	#7421
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1196 Trading Score:6	yeah I agree, Tales of Hoffman and Alphaville were hard to get through, but I loved Marienbad. Just watched Tokyo Drifter....good movie but I enjoyed Branded to Kill more. I remember seeing somewhere that the AFS code would only be good trhough this month, I think it had something to do with Kurosawa's bday. Does anyone know how long its supposed to last?

03-29-2010, 09:58 PM	#7423
eatbear Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:224 Trading Score:13	I thought AFS meant "All For Sale."

03-29-2010, 10:04 PM	#7424
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	I don't know, I still think it's some type of "American Film Student", since it is a discount.

03-29-2010, 10:29 PM	#7426
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY, nice find. I hope they honor pre-orders before the deadline of films that come out after.

03-29-2010, 11:16 PM	#7427
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	With the new review up, isn't it upsetting to you, CG, that reviewers get the discs so damn early... especially, since it's the Godard title? CC

03-29-2010, 11:17 PM	#7428
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	Alphaville is possibly the Godard film that I enjoy most (or Pierrot Le Fou). Sad to see others aren't so fond of it. It's about halfway in between my favorite genre (film-noir) and my second favorite film (2001). The "elevator" shot in Alphaville is one of my favorite takes in all of cinema. Godard was ingeniously inventive.

03-29-2010, 11:32 PM	#7430
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	I just read on the main page that Disney is releasing Beauty and the Beast on October 5th. That seems like a perfect chance for Criterion to release the Cocteau film as a companion piece. Pure speculation on my part, but I would like to see it happen.

03-29-2010, 11:53 PM	#7431
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	Vivre sa vie Blu-ray Review

03-30-2010, 04:35 AM	#7436
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	So I just got home for spring break and I can finally use my Blu Ray player again. Bigger Than Life played fine, but I had some issues with 8 1/2 skipping and Days of Heaven wouldn't load. Any idea what's up? I sent a request for a firmware update disc; I really hope that's the issue.

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