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Rich Pure Doom · 07-03-2013, 09:26 PM

I'm in the middle of Oldboy currently. What does everyone think of it? So far it seems kinda gimmicky and while the setup is interesting, I'm finding it difficult to care much about the characters or really get totally invested in it.

shadedpain4 · 07-03-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I'm in the middle of Oldboy currently. What does everyone think of it? So far it seems kinda gimmicky and while the setup is interesting, I'm finding it difficult to care much about the characters or really get totally invested in it.

I'm a fan of all 3 movies in the Vengeance Trilogy, though I have a hard time choosing a favorite.

UncleBuckWild · 07-03-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

This isn't the version to own. Criterion's release is without a shadow of a doubt the superior one.

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Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Don't buy them individually from Europe. The quality on the Criterion set is un-equaled.

You guys are right, the Criterion A/V quality is way better.

At first i thought these would be given similar treatment globally but after reading the reviews it seems getting the Criterions is the best option.

starman15317 · 07-03-2013, 10:06 PM

What are everyone's thoughts on L'Avventura? If the new restored version plays at my local art house, I might check it out. It sounds good.

saprano · 07-03-2013, 10:12 PM

Interesting-

http://www.vulture.com/2013/06/50-ye...ellinis-8.html

Abdrewes · 07-03-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Interesting-

http://www.vulture.com/2013/06/50-ye...ellinis-8.html

Ebiri is a pretty great young critic. Can't wait to read this article.

starman15317 · 07-03-2013, 10:43 PM

I just got done watching Ministry of Fear. It's an enjoyable film, but I can't say it's worth buying for me. It's a fun noir though.

SammyJankis · 07-03-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

What are everyone's thoughts on L'Avventura? If the new restored version plays at my local art house, I might check it out. It sounds good.

Be prepared for leisurely pacing (I should just say "slow") and a focus on something larger than the central mystery.

If it's your first Antonioni, I'm not sure if I'd recommend it... Maybe watch some of his more accessible works, like The Passenger or Blow Up, so you can get a familiar with his style and interests before delving in the deep end.

Hawkguy · 07-03-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Ebiri is a pretty great young critic. Can't wait to read this article.

Heh, love the comment mentioning Super 8 1/2. I felt like I was the only person who has seen that.

hoytereden · 07-04-2013, 12:05 AM

Anyone else like to see Cockfighter on Criterion? Would be a perfect companion to Two-Lane Blacktop.

TJS_Blu · 07-04-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

Anyone else like to see Cockfighter on Criterion? Would be a perfect companion to Two-Lane Blacktop.

Criterion or MoC posted a still or set photo showing Warren Oates and a cock reflected in a mirror that got everyone excited for a little while...seems like it was about a year ago. Think it was on Facebook might've been Twitter.

FrankBlue · 07-04-2013, 01:02 AM

Personally, I'll be getting few Criterion Collection movie titles when the Barnes & Noble sale arrives next week.

The Wish List

Che
Shoah
On the Waterfront

White Dang · 07-04-2013, 01:29 AM

I almost never see anyone mention Monsoon Wedding. It's one of my favorites.

Archedamian · 07-04-2013, 01:33 AM

I love Monsoon Wedding.

Abdrewes · 07-04-2013, 01:34 AM

Monsoon Wedding is perfect.

I still need to see Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay. Need to fix that.

Rich Pure Doom · 07-04-2013, 01:45 AM

In an absolutely perfect world, we would receive a Criterion edition for every single Studio Ghibli film. This is the world I wish I lived in.

Edward J Grug III · 07-04-2013, 01:45 AM

So, we had our first 'dud' from Criterion last night.

It's not a terrible film, but we did have problems with it and we wouldn't watch it ever again, so I'll probably put it up on Ebay later.

The movie was Something Wild.

And we didn't hate it, but found The Manic Pixie Dream Girl character pretty awful, and the movie to be super lacking in consequences. It really romanticizes some crappy behaviour.

We've had 25 successes before this one miss, so those are terrific odds - I'm certainly not complaining.

And Daniels and Liotta were fantastic (the second half of the movie was much more enjoyable than the first, once Liotta comes into the picture)

Scottie · 07-04-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

So, we had our first 'dud' from Criterion last night.

It's not a terrible film, but we did have problems with it and we wouldn't watch it ever again, so I'll probably put it up on Ebay later.

The movie was Something Wild.

And we didn't hate it, but found The Manic Pixie Dream Girl character pretty awful, and the movie to be super lacking in consequences. It really romanticizes some crappy behaviour.

We've had 25 successes before this one miss, so those are terrific odds - I'm certainly not complaining.

And Daniels and Liotta were fantastic (the second half of the movie was much more enjoyable than the first, once Liotta comes into the picture)

While it was definitely a fun film, I didn't really enjoy it either.

shadedpain4 · 07-04-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

In an absolutely perfect world, we would receive a Criterion edition for every single Studio Ghibli film. This is the world I wish I lived in.

And each release as an extra would have one of the short films shown at the Ghibli Museum.

georgec · 07-04-2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

In an absolutely perfect world, we would receive a Criterion edition for every single Studio Ghibli film. This is the world I wish I lived in.

Agreed.

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07-03-2013, 09:26 PM	#75441
Rich Pure Doom Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:24	I'm in the middle of Oldboy currently. What does everyone think of it? So far it seems kinda gimmicky and while the setup is interesting, I'm finding it difficult to care much about the characters or really get totally invested in it.

07-03-2013, 10:06 PM	#75444
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:966 Trading Score:61	What are everyone's thoughts on L'Avventura? If the new restored version plays at my local art house, I might check it out. It sounds good.

07-03-2013, 10:12 PM	#75445
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Interesting- http://www.vulture.com/2013/06/50-ye...ellinis-8.html

07-03-2013, 10:43 PM	#75447
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:966 Trading Score:61	I just got done watching Ministry of Fear. It's an enjoyable film, but I can't say it's worth buying for me. It's a fun noir though.

07-04-2013, 12:05 AM	#75450
hoytereden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:2596 DVD collection:688 Trading Score:5	Anyone else like to see Cockfighter on Criterion? Would be a perfect companion to Two-Lane Blacktop.

07-04-2013, 01:02 AM	#75452
FrankBlue Member Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:509 DVD collection:60	Personally, I'll be getting few Criterion Collection movie titles when the Barnes & Noble sale arrives next week. The Wish List Che Shoah On the Waterfront

07-04-2013, 01:29 AM	#75453
White Dang Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:261 Trading Score:35	I almost never see anyone mention Monsoon Wedding. It's one of my favorites.

07-04-2013, 01:33 AM	#75454
Archedamian Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Central IL Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:1363 DVD collection:292 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:8	I love Monsoon Wedding.

07-04-2013, 01:34 AM	#75455
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Monsoon Wedding is perfect. I still need to see Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay. Need to fix that.

07-04-2013, 01:45 AM	#75456
Rich Pure Doom Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:24	In an absolutely perfect world, we would receive a Criterion edition for every single Studio Ghibli film. This is the world I wish I lived in.

07-04-2013, 01:45 AM	#75457
Edward J Grug III Power Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1110	So, we had our first 'dud' from Criterion last night. It's not a terrible film, but we did have problems with it and we wouldn't watch it ever again, so I'll probably put it up on Ebay later. The movie was Something Wild. And we didn't hate it, but found The Manic Pixie Dream Girl character pretty awful, and the movie to be super lacking in consequences. It really romanticizes some crappy behaviour. We've had 25 successes before this one miss, so those are terrific odds - I'm certainly not complaining. And Daniels and Liotta were fantastic (the second half of the movie was much more enjoyable than the first, once Liotta comes into the picture)

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