April Movie of the Month - Blu-ray Forum

Romulus · 03-31-2010, 08:41 PM

Poll is public!

We have five films that are nominated to be Movie of the Month April Edition. Here are the nominees:

8 1/2 (1963)

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Dog-tired movie director Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) retreats to thoughts of yesteryear when his producers, his wife (Anouk Aimee) and his mistress (Sandra Milo) all pressure him to start making another movie.

Directed by Federico Fellini
2 Hours 18 Minutes
Available on Blu-ray: Yes
Available on Netflix Instant: Yes

Criss Cross (1948)

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Working man Steve (Burt Lancaster) makes an honest living as an armored truck driver. His only downfall? His lingering feelings for his ex-wife, Anna (Yvonne De Carlo), a greedy woman who recently married a dangerous mob boss (Dan Duryea). When the two ex-lovers reunite and her husband catches them, they manage to convince him they were plotting to rob the truck. Now, Steve is now forced to go through with the crime … or face death.

Directed by Robert Siodmak
1 Hour 27 Minutes
Available on Blu-ray: No
Available on Netflix Instant: No

Dr. Zhivago (1965)

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A young physician (Omar Sharif) and his beautiful mistress (Julie Christie) get swept up in the danger and drama of the Bolshevik Revolution in this Oscar-winning epic based on the classic novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Boris Pasternak.

Directed by David Lean
3 Hours 17 Minutes
Available on Blu-ray: No
Not available on Netflix

Just Cause (1995)

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When a death row inmate (Blair Underwood) calls on Harvard law professor Paul Armstrong (Sean Connery) to prove his innocence eight years after a crime, the evidence doesn't interest the police. But can Armstrong overcome the system and catch the real killer?

Directed by Arne Glimcher
1 Hours 42 Minutes
Available on Blu-ray: No
Available on Netflix Instant: No

Let The Right One In (2008) Låt den rätte komma in

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Twelve-year-old Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), the constant target of bullies, spends his time plotting revenge and collecting news items about the grisly murders plaguing his town. But things change when he meets a new girl named Eli (Lina Leandersson), a misfit vampire who steals his heart. As a serial killer continues to prey on teen boys in their small Swedish village, Eli helps Oskar find the courage to stand up to his tormenters.

Directed by Tomas Alfredson
Language: Swedish with English Subtitles
1 Hour 54 Minutes
Available on Blu-ray: Yes
Available on Netflix Instant: Yes

Let's also quickly thank the members nominating these films: CZAR, J.J. Hunsecker, Q!, rkolinski, and Sussidio!

SquidPuppet · 03-31-2010, 09:01 PM

Darn it! This a tough one. Criss Cross sounds great. I have been putting off seeing Let the Right One In for far too long. Ungh. Lotsa star power in Just Cause. I am going for 8 1/2.

Dr. Zhivago is not available at Netflix

Sussudio · 03-31-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I am going for 8 1/2.

Whether it wins or not, this movie deserves to be watched at least once.

Romulus · 03-31-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Dr. Zhivago is not available at Netflix

Not at the moment it isn't.

SquidPuppet · 03-31-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Whether it wins or not, this movie deserves to be watched at least once.

Never saw it.

Thats part of why I picked it.

Seems odd too that Zhivago cant be had via Netflix. Cant buy it, cant rent it.

Romulus · 03-31-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Dr. Zhivago is not available at Netflix

Nope. There's only a SAVE option at the moment. Which means that Netflix doesn't have any discs of it. That doesn't mean it's checked out by people, it means they dont have any discs to give out.

SquidPuppet · 03-31-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus

Nope. There's only a SAVE option at the moment. Which means that Netflix doesn't have any discs of it. That doesn't mean it's checked out by people, it means they dont have any discs to give out.

Exactly, which makes it hard to see.

And... the poll aint public.

I wanna see what everyone is picking.

Foggy · 03-31-2010, 09:13 PM

Let the right one in!

rkolinski · 03-31-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Exactly, which makes it hard to see.

And... the poll aint public.

I wanna see what everyone is picking.

Well, I nominated 8 1/1 so there is my public statement. Why didn't I vote for Doctor Zhivago, which I nominated? Well, like I said on the other thread, it's not out on Blu yet. Additionally, even though I've seen it on the HDNet Movie Channel in HD (there seems to be some missing minutes in the broadcast), own the DVD and own 2 other versions (the BBC & Russian 10 part TV series), I still want to see the Blu before I talk about it (one of my favorite epic films and I even own the original movie poster and lobby card set).

CZAR · 03-31-2010, 09:28 PM

I voted Just Cause. 2nd I wouldve went with Let the Right One In. Got Em!!

Iron-Blu-123 · 03-31-2010, 09:41 PM

Let the Right One In

SquidPuppet · 03-31-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rkolinski

Well, I nominated 8 1/1 so there is my public statement. Why didn't I vote for Doctor Zhivago, which I nominated? Well, like I said on the other thread, it's not out on Blu yet. Additionally, even though I've seen it on the HDNet Movie Channel in HD (there seems to be some missing minutes in the broadcast), own the DVD and own 2 other versions (the BBC & Russian 10 part TV series), I still want to see the Blu before I talk about it (one of my favorite epic films and I even own the original movie poster and lobby card set).

So I guess you are well prepared to discuss this film then.

GLaDOS · 03-31-2010, 09:44 PM

I only have Just Cause in my DVD collection, so I'm picking that.

rkolinski · 03-31-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

So I guess you are well prepared to discuss this film then.

Definitely, whenever it wins as a choice! And right now I'm re-watching "Einstein and Eddington" (2008) on HBO Signature HD. It's a really good film and I highly recommend it!!

Romulus · 03-31-2010, 10:12 PM

I voted 8 1/2. I've seen Let the Right One In already (it's fantastic) but 8 1/2 has been at the top of my list for a LONG time now.

Al_The_Strange · 03-31-2010, 10:17 PM

I'm tempted to vote for "Dr Zhivago," the other fine David Lean epic picture (and it's been years since I last saw it), but "8 1/2" caught my attention. It's one I haven't seen yet from this selection that I'd want to see the most.

jhiggy23 · 03-31-2010, 11:42 PM

I voted for Doctor Zhivago because it's just a beautiful story and such an epic. I haven't seen Criss Cross or Just Cause but will do so.

AKORIS · 04-01-2010, 12:05 AM

went with LET THE RIGHT ONE IN-- awesome movie!

Runners up-- Just Cause and Criss Cross

Romulus · 04-01-2010, 04:59 AM

Here's what this thread is really about if people are in the dark: https://forum.blu-ray.com/movies/133...ovie-club.html

J. J. Hunsecker · 04-01-2010, 09:38 AM

I LOVE that poster of Criss Cross! I've never seen it before. Where did you find it, Romulus?

View Poll Results: Vote for the April Movie of the Month
8 1/2	9	24.32%
Criss Cross	1	2.70%
Dr. Zhivago	5	13.51%
Just Cause	6	16.22%
Let the Right One In	16	43.24%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

03-31-2010, 09:01 PM	#2
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Poll is not public Darn it! This a tough one. Criss Cross sounds great. I have been putting off seeing Let the Right One In for far too long. Ungh. Lotsa star power in Just Cause. I am going for 8 1/2. Dr. Zhivago is not available at Netflix Last edited by SquidPuppet; 03-31-2010 at 09:16 PM.

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Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	Let the right one in!

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Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Let the Right One In

03-31-2010, 09:44 PM	#13
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I only have Just Cause in my DVD collection, so I'm picking that.

03-31-2010, 10:12 PM	#15
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	I voted 8 1/2. I've seen Let the Right One In already (it's fantastic) but 8 1/2 has been at the top of my list for a LONG time now.

03-31-2010, 10:17 PM	#16
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I'm tempted to vote for "Dr Zhivago," the other fine David Lean epic picture (and it's been years since I last saw it), but "8 1/2" caught my attention. It's one I haven't seen yet from this selection that I'd want to see the most.

03-31-2010, 11:42 PM	#17
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	I voted for Doctor Zhivago because it's just a beautiful story and such an epic. I haven't seen Criss Cross or Just Cause but will do so.

04-01-2010, 12:05 AM	#18
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	went with LET THE RIGHT ONE IN-- awesome movie! Runners up-- Just Cause and Criss Cross

04-01-2010, 04:59 AM	#19
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	Here's what this thread is really about if people are in the dark: https://forum.blu-ray.com/movies/133...ovie-club.html

04-01-2010, 09:38 AM	#20
J. J. Hunsecker Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:270	I LOVE that poster of Criss Cross! I've never seen it before. Where did you find it, Romulus?

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