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drobswim13 · 05-16-2009, 03:38 AM

Does anyone agree with me in the opinion that Kurosawa was one of the greatest, if not, the greatest man to enter into the art of film?

JJJ225 · 05-16-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by drobswim13

Does anyone agree with me in the opinion that Kurosawa was one of the greatest, if not, the greatest man to enter into the art of film?

I prefer Mizoguchi. Sansho the Bailiff on Blu Ray please!

And I'm upset that Jeanne Dielman is getting a DVD release but not a Blu Ray one!

McCrutchy · 05-16-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Here's to hoping we get a third movie this month, since we're getting two catalog titles from Criterion and not a new release, ya know?

CC

I would like to see at least one more brand new title on Blu-ray before the year is out. So far, we only have In the Realm of the Senses and Last Year at Marienbad.

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Originally Posted by drobswim13

Does anyone agree with me in the opinion that Kurosawa was one of the greatest, if not, the greatest man to enter into the art of film?

I will definitely be pre-ordering Kagemusha as soon as it goes up on Amazon.com. Along with Playtime which I saw a clip of in a class...looks so fun!

I've only seen Rashomon and The Seven Samurai, but I can confidently agree with you...Kurosawa is amazing.

Hey, I wonder if KUROsawa will be even better on a KURO???

I had to. I apologize to Japanese cinema and Japan in general.

Kristin Simard · 05-16-2009, 06:07 AM

I must agree about Kenji Mizoguchi. He directed some of the greatest films ever made. His style was more purely japanese, so he is not as well known to foreign audiences (i.e. "US"). I especially would like to see on BD:

Chikamatsu monogatari
Akasen chitai (Street of Shame)
Gion Festival Music
The Life of Oharu
Sansho the Bailiff
Ugetsu monogatari
Utamaro and His Five Women
Women of the Night
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums

zedd_117 · 05-16-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Repulsion has been pre-ordered!!!!!! EVERY title is currently owned/on order (of course tomorrow is the 15th

)

Well with the new announcements today, is this statement still true Beta?

Just pre-ordered the 2 new titles for myself, so I'm all caught up!

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I would like to see at least one more brand new title on Blu-ray before the year is out. So far, we only have In the Realm of the Senses and Last Year at Marienbad.

I will definitely be pre-ordering Kagemusha as soon as it goes up on Amazon.com. Along with Playtime which I saw a clip of in a class...looks so fun!

I've only seen Rashomon and The Seven Samurai, but I can confidently agree with you...Kurosawa is amazing.

Hey, I wonder if KUROsawa will be even better on a KURO???

I had to. I apologize to Japanese cinema and Japan in general.

Don't forget Benjamin Button it's a new release too!

Oh, and everything looks better on a KURO!

Kagemusha! I can't believe it!

Beta Man · 05-16-2009, 02:11 PM

Great selections for August! Gotta find a good pre-order price

McCrutchy · 05-16-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Great selections for August! Gotta find a good pre-order price

Just do it ASAP...you know you get the lowest price, right Beta?

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

Don't forget Benjamin Button it's a new release too!

I don't count that, as I was expecting a Blu-ray. I want another SURPRISE.

Beta Man · 05-16-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Just do it ASAP...you know you get the lowest price, right Beta?

it's more fun to check Amazon every day for a low price

Yeah... I know you're right though..... but it's not up for pre-order yet anyways (and I don't need them early.... I can wait for Amazon!)

McCrutchy · 05-16-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

it's more fun to check Amazon every day for a low price

Yeah... I know you're right though..... but it's not up for pre-order yet anyways (and I don't need them early.... I can wait for Amazon!)

Criterion.com: $31.96 + $5.95 S&H

Amazon.com: ~ $27.99 + $0.00 S&H

So can I (I'm so cheap!).

rezpekt · 05-16-2009, 03:36 PM

My price limit for a Criterion release is about $28 per movie with shipping to Estonia (that's about $6 or $7 from Amazon). So if you see any good offers please send me a message. I would love to add more Criterions to my collection but there just isn't many good deals.

pmpboarder · 05-16-2009, 03:53 PM

I haven't seen either of the two newly announced titles.

It is nice that Criterion is giving us another Kurosawa replacement, though. (RIP, RAN.

) I know there were a few of you here who predicted that.

Playtime seems like it's very entertaining, but will I miss out on anything having not seen any of the films in that series?

Elvis · 05-16-2009, 04:58 PM

Those are two great August releases......I am hopeful they will visit Fellini soon. I would love to see 8 1/2 or La Strada

ccfixx · 05-16-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Those are two great August releases......I am hopeful they will visit Fellini soon. I would love to see 8 1/2 or La Strada

I'm a big fan of Elvis, and man, what a way to just make my day! First of all, Elvis shows up in the forums. Secondly, he's a supporter of blu-ray! And on top of all of that, he seems to be a fan of & support Criterion and their releases!

I knew you couldn't go wrong with liking Elvis! He had some great moves during the song Polk Salad Annie in "That's The Way It Is." I suggest everyone to watch and learn.

CC

Elvis · 05-16-2009, 06:26 PM

Everybody run out and grab a copy of Jailhouse Rock! Great Film and a pretty darn nice Blu to boot. The only drawback is its not a Criterion.

PowellPressburger · 05-16-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Those are two great August releases......I am hopeful they will visit Fellini soon. I would love to see 8 1/2 or La Strada

i am hoping they do 8 1/2 around the release on NINE which open either nov/dec the trailer is up on quicktime. Daniel Day Lewis does a great double take in the manner of Marcello Mastroianni.

The trailer looks increidble.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/nine/

McCrutchy · 05-17-2009, 10:45 AM

Hey Beta Man,

The 400 Blows and The Curious Case of Bejamin Button showed up in my Gold Box today!

Can't buy though, money is a little tight and my birthday is coming up.

Beta Man · 05-17-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Hey Beta Man,

The 400 Blows and The Curious Case of Bejamin Button showed up in my Gold Box today!

Can't buy though, money is a little tight and my birthday is coming up.

"The 400 Blows" is a tough one to turn down..... the transfer is fantastic!

McCrutchy · 05-17-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

"The 400 Blows" is a tough one to turn down..... the transfer is fantastic!

I know...oh well, not like it will go OOP anytime soon.

Variable · 05-17-2009, 05:55 PM

It's funny, the only reaosn I haven't gotten the 400 blows yet is because I actually rented it very recently. I know I want it, but I just saw it (granted on dvd). I just feel like I ought to get the criterion blus I haven't seen first.

I love this forum because I can explain an issue like that an know that people understand me. I need a real life friend who's this into blu/dvd/criterion releases!

McCrutchy · 05-17-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Variable

I love this forum because I can explain an issue like that an know that people understand me. I need a real life friend who's this into blu/dvd/criterion releases!

I have one, but he's on my high school's faculty and I only see him maybe twice a year now.

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05-16-2009, 03:38 AM	#981
drobswim13 Power Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:178 Blu-ray reviews:1	Does anyone agree with me in the opinion that Kurosawa was one of the greatest, if not, the greatest man to enter into the art of film?

05-16-2009, 06:07 AM	#984
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	I must agree about Kenji Mizoguchi. He directed some of the greatest films ever made. His style was more purely japanese, so he is not as well known to foreign audiences (i.e. "US"). I especially would like to see on BD: Chikamatsu monogatari Akasen chitai (Street of Shame) Gion Festival Music The Life of Oharu Sansho the Bailiff Ugetsu monogatari Utamaro and His Five Women Women of the Night The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums

05-16-2009, 02:11 PM	#986
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Great selections for August! Gotta find a good pre-order price

05-16-2009, 03:36 PM	#990
rezpekt Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:1889 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	My price limit for a Criterion release is about $28 per movie with shipping to Estonia (that's about $6 or $7 from Amazon). So if you see any good offers please send me a message. I would love to add more Criterions to my collection but there just isn't many good deals.

05-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#991
pmpboarder Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:170	I haven't seen either of the two newly announced titles. It is nice that Criterion is giving us another Kurosawa replacement, though. (RIP, RAN. ) I know there were a few of you here who predicted that. Playtime seems like it's very entertaining, but will I miss out on anything having not seen any of the films in that series?

05-16-2009, 04:58 PM	#992
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Those are two great August releases......I am hopeful they will visit Fellini soon. I would love to see 8 1/2 or La Strada

05-16-2009, 06:26 PM	#994
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Everybody run out and grab a copy of Jailhouse Rock! Great Film and a pretty darn nice Blu to boot. The only drawback is its not a Criterion.

05-17-2009, 10:45 AM	#996
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Hey Beta Man, The 400 Blows and The Curious Case of Bejamin Button showed up in my Gold Box today! Can't buy though, money is a little tight and my birthday is coming up.

05-17-2009, 05:55 PM	#999
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	It's funny, the only reaosn I haven't gotten the 400 blows yet is because I actually rented it very recently. I know I want it, but I just saw it (granted on dvd). I just feel like I ought to get the criterion blus I haven't seen first. I love this forum because I can explain an issue like that an know that people understand me. I need a real life friend who's this into blu/dvd/criterion releases!

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