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moviebuffed · 04-11-2017, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

My Cathy D collection grows by one today.

Now I need to open these, though, since Filmstruck isn't available yet for the Roku. Grumble grumble.

And how about a group of directors for a young actress to work with, huh? Francois Truffaut, Jacques Demy, Roman Polanski and Luis Buñuel....Jesus.

4 great titles. Have you ever seen her in the film Indochine? What a wonderful film. her performance is equally wonderful.

jw007 · 04-11-2017, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MJD64

Acquired Rumble Fish as a blind buy on laserdisc back in '84 and have loved and been simultaneously fascinated by it since then...and to this day I consider it one of the most beautifully photographed films I've ever seen. So glad Criterion appears to have given the visuals the justice they so richly deserve with this transfer.

And you've only waited 33 years until you were able to finally watch this film the way it was meant to be seen: In glorious 1080p HD with a 4k transfer.

Seriously, let's start a Rumble Fish fan club now. Lol.

hoytereden · 04-11-2017, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by drb124

Some pickups from second spin.

Black Orpheus.

theater dreamer · 04-11-2017, 06:19 AM

Not yet. It was recommended to me earlier today.

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Originally Posted by moviebuffed

4 great titles. Have you ever seen her in the film Indochine? What a wonderful film. her performance is equally wonderful.

Polaroid · 04-11-2017, 07:32 AM

I hate the red colour used on the The Great Dictater... such an ugly red lol

shadedpain4 · 04-11-2017, 03:29 PM

FYI for our Australia peeps

True_Story1011 · 04-11-2017, 03:56 PM

Any word on a new transfer and reissue of older titles from the vault, Criterion?

I'd love to see John Woo's The Killer and Hard Boiled as well as Paul Morrissey's Monster pictures (Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula).

Scottie · 04-11-2017, 04:05 PM

bwdowiak · 04-11-2017, 07:17 PM

not CC, but CC related...

Anyone enjoy John Ford's Two Rode Together as much as Pro-B apparently does? I thought about picking it up in the past, but kinda figured that it wasn't "must-see" or anything close, really. Pro-B's 5 star PQ review and his endorsement of the film have piqued my interest.

bsend · 04-11-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by True_Story1011

Any word on a new transfer and reissue of older titles from the vault, Criterion?

I'd love to see John Woo's The Killer and Hard Boiled.

Aren't these with Dragon Dynasty right now?

True_Story1011 · 04-11-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bsend

Aren't these with Dragon Dynasty right now?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Hard-...Blu-ray/15969/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Killer-Blu-ray/9318/

Based on this transfer reviews for Hard Boiled and Killer, I'd say it needs some work.

With CC going back on a large amount of their titles with cleanup, these would be two perfect candidates for a full overhaul.

Arch Stanton · 04-11-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

not CC, but CC related...

Anyone enjoy John Ford's Two Rode Together as much as Pro-B apparently does? I thought about picking it up in the past, but kinda figured that it wasn't "must-see" or anything close, really. Pro-B's 5 star PQ review and his endorsement of the film have piqued my interest.

Yeah, I think it's a really good film and better than its reputation suggests. Glorious PQ - Eastman Colour + Ford's America is a match made in heaven.

SkyAntoine · 04-11-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Mon Dieu!

Anybody else pre-order The Umbrellas of Cherbourg? I want to explore Jacques Demy, and I'm a sucker for Catherine Deneuve, so I jumped on it. Will be here on Thursday!

My shelves and my wallet appreciate the break this week. I've double-dipped on a few spines in box sets, but I did not feel compelled to get these two.

Scottie · 04-11-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

My shelves and my wallet appreciate the break this week. I've double-dipped on a few spines in box sets, but I did not feel compelled to get these two.

And you call yourself a Criterion fan!

Edward J Grug III · 04-11-2017, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

FYI for our Australia peeps

Let's see if bringing our local cinema's attention to this might get it over to Perth like we did for the Hitchcock one...

Rich Pure Doom · 04-12-2017, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

not CC, but CC related...

Anyone enjoy John Ford's Two Rode Together as much as Pro-B apparently does? I thought about picking it up in the past, but kinda figured that it wasn't "must-see" or anything close, really. Pro-B's 5 star PQ review and his endorsement of the film have piqued my interest.

I've sat through this thing twice and have no clue what anyone sees in it. It is a poor retread of The Searchers by Ford's own admission, with almost NONE of that film's virtues. Aside from some great banter between Stewart and Widmark in a strong early scene, I'd call this thing a total DUD, and this is coming from a guy who would cite John Ford as his favorite director.

The Great Owl · 04-12-2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

not CC, but CC related...

Anyone enjoy John Ford's Two Rode Together as much as Pro-B apparently does? I thought about picking it up in the past, but kinda figured that it wasn't "must-see" or anything close, really. Pro-B's 5 star PQ review and his endorsement of the film have piqued my interest.

I love it. Two Rode Together is sort an "evil twin" to John Ford's The Searchers. It's another great James Stewart role, and another feather in the cap of film noir stalwart Richard Widmark.

bwdowiak · 04-12-2017, 01:27 AM

hmmm... two out of three ain't bad, right?

I've always been fond of Jimmy Stewart, so it has been fun learning more about some of his more under the radar films. I'll give it a try, but keep expectations tempered. If it has some great PQ like Arch says, then that could be enough for a couple hours.

for whatever it's worth, I couldn't get past 45 minutes of Drums Along The Mohawk, but all other Ford hasn't disappointed.

Se.Vero · 04-12-2017, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by billy pilgrim

Wow! You've picked up one of my favorite Criterions from that list which is not only the highly underrated, but rarely mentioned, Life During Wartime. Todd Solondz is in my top 5 favorite directors list and this is one of his absolute stone cold classics.

His films are so bittersweet and strange. So much angst and trauma and a lot of truth about how truly wierd most people are. His films are so powerful and truly unique. I always find my eyes getting a bit moist when I watch this film. It is funny, but in a very sad way!

I truly hope you enjoy Life During Wartime. I sure did.

I also like his movies very much, however i found "Life during wartime" a bit weaker than other movies by him, especially "Happiness" which is his masterpiece in my book, and would truly deserve an upgrade from the non-anamorphic dvd.

theater dreamer · 04-12-2017, 01:40 AM

Jimmy Stewart could do no wrong, imo. I've never seen him give a performance I didn't really like.

Speaking of Stewart, when the hell is The Philadelphia Story getting a release?

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04-11-2017, 07:32 AM	#162605
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	I hate the red colour used on the The Great Dictater... such an ugly red lol

04-11-2017, 03:29 PM	#162606
shadedpain4 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:2749 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:6	FYI for our Australia peeps

04-11-2017, 03:56 PM	#162607
True_Story1011 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Your mother's domicile Blu-ray collection:558 Trading Score:71	Any word on a new transfer and reissue of older titles from the vault, Criterion? I'd love to see John Woo's The Killer and Hard Boiled as well as Paul Morrissey's Monster pictures (Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula).

04-11-2017, 04:05 PM	#162608
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647

04-11-2017, 07:17 PM	#162609
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	not CC, but CC related... Anyone enjoy John Ford's *Two Rode Together* as much as Pro-B apparently does? I thought about picking it up in the past, but kinda figured that it wasn't "must-see" or anything close, really. Pro-B's 5 star PQ review and his endorsement of the film have piqued my interest.

04-12-2017, 01:27 AM	#162618
bwdowiak Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	hmmm... two out of three ain't bad, right? I've always been fond of Jimmy Stewart, so it has been fun learning more about some of his more under the radar films. I'll give it a try, but keep expectations tempered. If it has some great PQ like Arch says, then that could be enough for a couple hours. for whatever it's worth, I couldn't get past 45 minutes of *Drums Along The Mohawk*, but all other Ford hasn't disappointed.

04-12-2017, 01:40 AM	#162620
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Jimmy Stewart could do no wrong, imo. I've never seen him give a performance I didn't really like. Speaking of Stewart, when the hell is The Philadelphia Story getting a release?

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