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cgpublic · 09-23-2019, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lim.davidd

Any news about a re-release of THE THIRD MAN or will it be the first film on 4k released by Criterion? They should release 100,000 copies on 4k or even 8k. What are your thoughts?

I own the Criterion DVD and the Criterion Blu-Ray of The Third Man.

I would be one of the 100,000 to purchase a Criterion UHD of The Third Man.

Those are my thoughts.

The Sovereign · 09-23-2019, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

Oh, and if you travel to a foreign country, you'll have to declare those memories at customs.

And probably adjust the region settings in your cerebellum.

jw007 · 09-23-2019, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

In the future you'll be able to upload a Criterion release to your brain and enjoy the movie as you would a past memory. Costs would be much lower with no packaging.

Ever see Strange Days? What happens if you download a movie to your brain and its got a virus or has been tainted with? Then you might lose not just your memories, but your mindddddddddddd!!!!

ShellOilJunior · 09-23-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Ever see Strange Days? What happens if you download a movie to your brain and its got a virus or has been tainted with? Then you might lose not just your memories, but your mindddddddddddd!!!!

I won't be the one to attempt an upload of A Safe Place to my brain.

Bates_Motel · 09-23-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HenryHill

The Devils is coming to The Criterion Channel next month. Can this be an omen of a physical release?

No. There's a lot of films on the Criterion Channel they don't have physical rights to, and only have streaming rights for a limited window of time.

jw007 · 09-23-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I won't be the one to attempt an upload of A Safe Place to my brain.

I think an upload of 2001: A Space Odyssey to my brain may be risky too... esp. if my brain starts making me talk in a British accent and say: "I am completely operational, and all my circuits are functioning perfectly."

RCRochester · 09-23-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I think an upload of 2001: A Space Odyssey to my brain may be risky too... esp. if my brain starts making me talk in a British accent and say: "I am completely operational, and all my circuits are functioning perfectly."

HAL-9000 didn't speak with a "British" accent.

jw007 · 09-24-2019, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

HAL-9000 didn't speak with a "British" accent.

Hence, the "virus" or hacked version of the movie with someone dubbing in a British accent... get it?

kuzronk · 09-24-2019, 08:28 AM

I find The Third Man to be heavily overrated but Criterion would never release it on 4K.

ravenus · 09-24-2019, 08:35 AM

Some time recently, I saw the older film of 3:10 to Yuma. I normally try to avoid seeing multiple adaptations of the same story, but hey I'm also a sucker for a good old-fashioned western. Although old-fashioned might not be a correct word for Delmer Davis' film, it has surprisingly fresh looking visual sense, with depth of field in the cinematography by the justly acclaimed Mr. Charles Lawton.

For those not already aware, Elmore Leonard's source short story is about a man agreeing to escort a wanted bandit to the titular train for 200$ to save his farm, determined to stick to his end of the bargain, even as everyone around him either drops out or drops dead, no thanks to the bandit's posse out to save their boss. I previously saw James Mangold's 2007 adaptation and liked it a great deal, especially for Christian Bale's credible portrayal of the reluctant hero. In contrast I find Glenn Ford's take on the bandit more rounded than Russell Crowe's fun but almost schizophrenic turn. The differences make each of the films worth checking out.

As expected, the A/V presentation is excellent (4K scan, 2K resto), I have no complaints whatsoever. On disc extras are slight but interesting, approx 15 min each interviews with Leonard and Glenn Ford's son Peter. The included booklet has a meaty essay by Kent Jones. I got the UK disc when it was going for 10 quid (~13 USD) so it was a nice bargain.

AaronJ · 09-24-2019, 09:08 AM

Yeah, I think both versions of 3:10 to Yuma have a lot going for them. And I'm not even usually a Western fan to begin with. I agree that Bale was tremendous -- to be honest, as he usually is. And yes, Crowe takes it right up to the edge, but I'm not a big Ford fan (though he's been in some movies I really like, I will admit).

I think both are beautifully made and very much worth seeing. You can even be someone like me who doesn't particularly seek out Westerns. Two good movies, based on the same material. They are worth seeing for that alone.

ravenus · 09-24-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

I agree that Bale was tremendous -- to be honest, as he usually is. And yes, Crowe takes it right up to the edge, but I'm not a big Ford fan (though he's been in some movies I really like, I will admit).

Oh I normally find Bale obnoxious - disliked his turns in the Batman movies and Terminator Salvation, even the otherwise entertaining The Prestige (in which Hugh Jackman was fab). But I thought he was really good here, conveying a rare humility alongwith his character's determination to do right by his family. I find Glenn Ford at his best when he plays characters with a dark edge, like in this one and The Big Heat.

AaronJ · 09-24-2019, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

Oh I normally find Bale obnoxious - disliked his turns in the Batman movies and Terminator Salvation, even the otherwise entertaining The Prestige (in which Hugh Jackman was fab). But I thought he was really good here, conveying a rare humility alongwith his character's determination to do right by his family. I find Glenn Ford at his best when he plays characters with a dark edge, like in this one and The Big Heat.

We're not going to get along, are we?

Nah. I'll always be a big, big Bale fan. He's definitely in the handful of my favorite actors right now. Then again, I have 10 movies with him right now, and that's only going to grow. We all have our likes and dislikes, that's for sure. That is what makes it fun.

Rzzzz · 09-24-2019, 12:11 PM

Maybe you guys can help me with something regarding 3:10 to Yuma. I have never seen the original because I too am not a big Glenn Ford fan (but I did order the Big Heat from the recent Indicator/powerhouse sale, still waiting on shipment) but I did see the remake on tv and liked it except for one part that bugged me (I think I may have gotten in 1/2 way through which probably didn't help) why does Russel Crowe

[Show spoiler]

Thanks for your help....

acroyear2 · 09-24-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Yeah, I think both versions of 3:10 to Yuma have a lot going for them. And I'm not even usually a Western fan to begin with. I agree that Bale was tremendous -- to be honest, as he usually is. And yes, Crowe takes it right up to the edge, but I'm not a big Ford fan (though he's been in some movies I really like, I will admit).

I haven't seen much of Ford in movies to have a strong opinion either way, but I did like his turn as the "nice guy" role in Jubal (a Criterion release I keep meaning to buy, I love that movie). The only other role (albeit brief) I've seen him in is a weird late-70's sci-fi movie called The Visitors.

Reddington · 09-24-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kuzronk

I find The Third Man to be heavily overrated

[Show spoiler]

.

Literally the first time I've ever heard that. Life must be lonely in a club with only one member...

mrjohnnyb · 09-24-2019, 12:52 PM

What are the odds that the Flash Sale is today?

I mention this only because it was in September at least once. I know that it happened on September 25th, 2012.

MifuneFan · 09-24-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

What are the odds that the Flash Sale is today?

I mention this only because it was in September at least once. I know that it happened on September 25th, 2012.

harisledon will probably fill you in on the hard data, but everything seems to point to mid-October being more likely.

SeanJoyce · 09-24-2019, 02:01 PM

3:10 to Yuma, The Killers and The Thing are the strongest arguments one can make against the "all remakes are useless" stance. Like somebody else said above, they do wildly different things with the source material that give us two fresh, exciting options.

In the case of Yuma, we get a lean, efficient psychological thriller that's effectively a tense stand-off between two diametrically-opposed characters with the original, and a sprawling, violent action-adventure with the remake. The original is very spare and close-quartered, which emphasizes the conflict between Heflin and Ford, while the remake opens things up and makes use of various locations thus lending to its epic feel and scope.

I'm happy we live in a world with both.

nitin · 09-24-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

3:10 to Yuma, The Killers and The Thing are the strongest arguments one can make against the "all remakes are useless" stance. Like somebody else said above, they do wildly different things with the source material that give us two fresh, exciting options.

In the case of Yuma, we get a lean, efficient psychological thriller that's effectively a tense stand-off between two diametrically-opposed characters with the original, and a sprawling, violent action-adventure with the remake. The original is very spare and close-quartered, which emphasizes the conflict between Heflin and Ford, while the remake opens things up and makes use of various locations thus lending to its epic feel and scope.

I'm happy we live in a world with both.

Also The Fly

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09-24-2019, 08:28 AM	#191169
kuzronk Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:117	I find The Third Man to be heavily overrated but Criterion would never release it on 4K.

09-24-2019, 08:35 AM	#191170
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1200 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	Some time recently, I saw the older film of 3:10 to Yuma. I normally try to avoid seeing multiple adaptations of the same story, but hey I'm also a sucker for a good old-fashioned western. Although old-fashioned might not be a correct word for Delmer Davis' film, it has surprisingly fresh looking visual sense, with depth of field in the cinematography by the justly acclaimed Mr. Charles Lawton. For those not already aware, Elmore Leonard's source short story is about a man agreeing to escort a wanted bandit to the titular train for 200$ to save his farm, determined to stick to his end of the bargain, even as everyone around him either drops out or drops dead, no thanks to the bandit's posse out to save their boss. I previously saw James Mangold's 2007 adaptation and liked it a great deal, especially for Christian Bale's credible portrayal of the reluctant hero. In contrast I find Glenn Ford's take on the bandit more rounded than Russell Crowe's fun but almost schizophrenic turn. The differences make each of the films worth checking out. As expected, the A/V presentation is excellent (4K scan, 2K resto), I have no complaints whatsoever. On disc extras are slight but interesting, approx 15 min each interviews with Leonard and Glenn Ford's son Peter. The included booklet has a meaty essay by Kent Jones. I got the UK disc when it was going for 10 quid (~13 USD) so it was a nice bargain.

09-24-2019, 09:08 AM	#191171
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Yeah, I think both versions of 3:10 to Yuma have a lot going for them. And I'm not even usually a Western fan to begin with. I agree that Bale was tremendous -- to be honest, as he usually is. And yes, Crowe takes it right up to the edge, but I'm not a big Ford fan (though he's been in some movies I really like, I will admit). I think both are beautifully made and very much worth seeing. You can even be someone like me who doesn't particularly seek out Westerns. Two good movies, based on the same material. They are worth seeing for that alone.

09-24-2019, 12:11 PM	#191174
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:535 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Maybe you guys can help me with something regarding 3:10 to Yuma. I have never seen the original because I too am not a big Glenn Ford fan (but I did order the Big Heat from the recent Indicator/powerhouse sale, still waiting on shipment) but I did see the remake on tv and liked it except for one part that bugged me (I think I may have gotten in 1/2 way through which probably didn't help) why does Russel Crowe [Show spoiler] Thanks for your help....

09-24-2019, 12:52 PM	#191177
mrjohnnyb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Southern New Jersey (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:3371 DVD collection:28	What are the odds that the Flash Sale is today? I mention this only because it was in September at least once. I know that it happened on September 25th, 2012.

09-24-2019, 02:01 PM	#191179
SeanJoyce Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014	3:10 to Yuma, The Killers and The Thing are the strongest arguments one can make against the "all remakes are useless" stance. Like somebody else said above, they do wildly different things with the source material that give us two fresh, exciting options. In the case of Yuma, we get a lean, efficient psychological thriller that's effectively a tense stand-off between two diametrically-opposed characters with the original, and a sprawling, violent action-adventure with the remake. The original is very spare and close-quartered, which emphasizes the conflict between Heflin and Ford, while the remake opens things up and makes use of various locations thus lending to its epic feel and scope. I'm happy we live in a world with both.

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