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penismightier posted:Didn't Kubrick prefer those two get projected 1.66:1? I recall the spec sheet in the big coffee table book indicated 1.75:1 for The Killing and 1.85:1 for Paths of Glory. That's consistent with contemporary data for both films. Not a big deal since they were shot with an unmatted negative mostly safe for anything between 1.66:1 and 1.85:1. Criterion generally does their research well, even if invoking the wrath of Jeffrey Wells.
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What's the general opinion on these? Good Morning The Lady Vanishes Night Train to Munich The Killing Le cercle rouge Blow Out Army of Shadows
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^^^^ Definitely on The Lady Vanishes, and I'm partial to Blow Out Ended up with Throne of Blood Wild Strawberries Topsy Turvey Harold & Maude Last Year At Marienbad Stagecoach (for my dad's birthday, but I'm probably stealing it) Days of Heaven I also lucked into an absolutely pristine copy of Black Narcissus for $2 at a big Italian church festival flea market in Brooklyn tonight, and I've long since fulfilled the cost of my B&N membership, so it's pretty good all-around with that 60% off. I'm considering World On A Wire, Bigger Than Life, and Three Colors before the sale stops; if I did Fanny & Alexander, would I be alright with the smaller theatrical release they have, or should I spring for the bigger set?
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Big Mean Jerk posted:What's the general opinion on these? The Lady Vanishes - If I had to pick one film from his work in England, it's the best and most entertaining. The plot twists get me every time, even after seeing several times. The Killing - Kubrick does a film noir with Sterling Hayden, Elisha Cook, and Timothy Carey. What else is there to convince about? Le Cercle Rouge - French film noir. Endlessly cool, involving, and slick. Army of Shadows - Melville's masterpiece. Absolutely worth seeing.
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Edit. ^^ What he said.Big Mean Jerk posted:What's the general opinion on these? The Lady Vanishes and Army of Shadows are essential titles. Incredible films, near-perfect editions. 99 CENTS AMIGO posted:I'm considering World On A Wire, Bigger Than Life, and Three Colors before the sale stops; if I did Fanny & Alexander, would I be alright with the smaller theatrical release they have, or should I spring for the bigger set? Spring for the bigger set. The television cut is superior in every way and completely worth the extra time and money investment. I (as always) have bought way more than I planned to. Already. At least I have the overlapping sale excuse this time. Thusfar: 12 Angry Men The 39 Steps Czech Pearls (Eclipse) David Lean directs Noel Coward The Gold Rush Letter Never Sent Samurai Trilogy Shallow Grave Summer Interlude Summer with Monika World on a Wire I'm still going to grab a few things, probably Three Outlaw Samurai, Harold & Maude, and a random title or two. It's the most wonderful time of the year, part one.
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Egbert Souse posted:I recall the spec sheet in the big coffee table book indicated 1.75:1 for The Killing and 1.85:1 for Paths of Glory. That's consistent with contemporary data for both films. Not a big deal since they were shot with an unmatted negative mostly safe for anything between 1.66:1 and 1.85:1. Aha! Knew I'd seen that somewhere: "Hi Rob Thanks for reading and posting! You're totally correct that Kubrick aspect ratios are a consistently controversial subject, but we're confident about the 1.66:1 aspect ratio for a couple of reasons (and that doesn't include the fact that when you see the movie in this format, everything -- from the presentation of the opening credits to the internal balance of the compositions -- appears perfect). First, Bob Gitt of the UCLA Film & Television Archive, whose stellar restoration provides the basis for our master, was totally positive that 1.66:1 was the film's projected ratio in theaters. As you probably know, our policy is to try to adhere as closely to original theatrical presentation as possible. Second, Leon Vitali (Stanley Kubrick's longtime technical assistant and BARRY LYNDON's Lord Bullingdon) supervised the video mastering and he too insisted on 1.66:1. Who's to argue when Lord Bullingdon himself requests satisfaction? OK, Kubrick in-joke aside, I want to assure you that we didn't undertake the pictoral presentation of one of cinema's greatest visionaries lightly, and we made absolutely sure that our release would do justice to the masterpiece and preserve the work's original theatrical format." http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1544-at-work-with-curtis-tsui-on-paths-of-glory
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penismightier posted:As you probably know, our policy is to try to adhere as closely to original theatrical presentation as possible. Ugh, tell that to loving Vittorio Storaro. And tell him to stop loving around with Univisium; no one's going to adopt his stupid format.
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Just got an email for an internet coupon. gently caress you, Barnes and Noble. I don't want to spend more... Edit: Nevermind. It's only $3. Cacator fucked around with this message at 08:46 on Jul 12, 2012 |
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Jul 12, 2012 08:42
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Are all Criterion's releases on Hulu? I can't seem to find Salo on there, for example. Also do they still put in commercial breaks when you have hulu plus?
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What's the consensus on the BBS set? I'm thinking about picking that up, but I'm only kind of familiar with Easy Rider and The Last Picture Show. Are the rest of the movies worth the price tag?
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foodfight posted:Are all Criterion's releases on Hulu? I can't seem to find Salo on there, for example. Also do they still put in commercial breaks when you have hulu plus? Not all unfortunately. Criterions don't have commercials, but other stuff like TV shows still have commercials.
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barkingclam posted:What's the consensus on the BBS set? I'm thinking about picking that up, but I'm only kind of familiar with Easy Rider and The Last Picture Show. Are the rest of the movies worth the price tag? It's very much worth it. Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, King of Marvin Gardens and Last Picture Show have and will never(for now anyway) look better. The features are great as is the documentary on the company and the people behind it. Drive He Said and A Safe Place aren't very interesting (or worth watching) but the set as a whole is worth much more than the sixty its at right now.
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barkingclam posted:What's the consensus on the BBS set? I'm thinking about picking that up, but I'm only kind of familiar with Easy Rider and The Last Picture Show. Are the rest of the movies worth the price tag?
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barkingclam posted:What's the consensus on the BBS set? I'm thinking about picking that up, but I'm only kind of familiar with Easy Rider and The Last Picture Show. Are the rest of the movies worth the price tag? I would call Head every bit as culturally significant as A Hard Day's Night, if not for the fact that it's just so goddamn weird. I love it, though. Might try to pick that set up before this sale ends.
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In the end I picked up The Samurai Trilogy The Seventh Seal Rushmore Godzilla Modern Times The Great Dictator The Gold Rush The Phantom Carriage and I want to go back for more dammit =)
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I went back for Alambrista on blu ray and I'm done for now. I might go back near the end of the month and pick from what's left. Maybe grab Hunger or Science is Fiction if it's still there.
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If anyone wants to divvy the BBS set up, I'd be interested in buying Five Easy Pieces as a stand alone. (Unless it doesn't have its own case, but I remember them having individual slipcovers.)
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Jul 13, 2012 04:36
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Where's the love for Anatomy of a Murder? One of the best films ever made. Picked that up along with A Hollis Frampton Odyssey, 12 Angry Men and Topsy-Turvy. Stupidly ordered the Samurai Trilogy and Three Outlaw Samurai a few weeks ago, forgetting about the upcoming sale.
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etherealshaq posted:Topsy-Turvy Anatomy of a Murder is awesome but I never see people talking about this, either. I just love it so much. How can you say no to Timothy Spall singing A More Humane Mikado?
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So far I've just picked up Modern Times, it's the one Criterion on blu-ray that I felt most wrong for not owning. I'll probably pick up at least three or four more, though. edit: vvvv haha poo poo 
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Criminal Minded posted:So far I've just picked up Modern Lights, it's the one Criterion on blu-ray that I felt most wrong for not owning. Is this some crazy Chaplin mashup that I don't know about? I'm intrigued to say the least. If you're meaning what I think you mean - you can now sleep better with that on your shelf.
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Ugh post isn't edit. Yeah I meant Modern Times. I'm thinking of getting Solaris and The Rules of the Game, and weeding out a bunch of other possibilities.
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Jul 13, 2012 15:00
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Egbert Souse posted:Just a reminder, Blu editions of Mr. Hulot's Holiday and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp will probably be out before the end of the year.
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Goddamnit. Guess I'd better buy Mon Oncle now before it goes out of print.
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Criminal Minded posted:I'm thinking of getting Solaris Solaris is fantastic. You'll still be thinking about it a week after you watch it.
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I've decided not to spend much money this time, so I had to pick only one. I went with Days of Heaven. I haven't seen it but I've adored the two Malick films I've seen (Badlands and The Tree of Life).
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caiman posted:I've decided not to spend much money this time, so I had to pick only one. I went with Days of Heaven. I haven't seen it but I've adored the two Malick films I've seen (Badlands and The Tree of Life). kuddles fucked around with this message at 19:46 on Jul 13, 2012 |
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Wow received the 3 I ordered Tuesday night already. I went with the cheapest shipping but it still came in a few days--awesome!
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Well I grabbed An Anatomy of a Murder, Godzilla, 12 Angry Men, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Great Dictator, Gold Rush, and Yojimbo/Sanjuro. God drat it, they got me to blow well over a hundred dollars.
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That's the worst news I've heard in a while. Lionsgate renewed the license with StudioCanal for US releases, so I'm guessing we'll never see the Tati films on Blu until the license expires again. If Lionsgate isn't even interested in putting out Peeping Tom, I can't imagine them being motivated to release Mon Oncle.
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Grabbed World on a Wire and Gray's Anatomy - both blind buys, but for $15 a DVD I can't really resist. Also picked up La Jetee/Sans Soleil on Blu Ray, but I've already seen it. I loving love that movie. Should be gorgeous in HD.
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Man, the Topsy Turvy Blu-ray menu is impossibly boring. The transfer is also kind of subpar. And my yacht isn't the right shade of off-white. How long's this sale? I want to grab 3 Women but I have to wait for payday.
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Magic Hate Ball posted:How long's this sale? I want to grab 3 Women but I have to wait for payday. Last day's July 30th, so you've got time. And yes, get 3 Women.
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The haul so far: High and Low, The War Room, The Samurai Trilogy, Three Outlaw Samurai, and Letter Never Sent. My Criterion trigger finger is sated for now, but The Human Condition still calls to me. High and Low was purchased on the strength of the hype from this thread, so if you were an outspoken Kurosawa fan here, take a bow! The Barnes & Noble clerk was very nice, but she had to admit a small hole in her upsell. She said if I liked Criterions so much, I might be interested in pre-ordering their bluray of Quadrophenia when it comes out this fall -- for the sale price, no less! And I could totally refund it if I don't like the product. I asked her, "You mean the unopened package, right?" and she copped to it. I can't tell if being a Criterion hound means people should expect me to be more or less willing to blind-buy movies. I love The Who's Tommy album, but haven't heard Quadrophenia yet, much less cared to view anything with/about it.
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Space Fish posted:I love The Who's Tommy album, but haven't heard Quadrophenia yet, edit: Although the movie isn't a musical like Tommy, so hypothetically you could hate the album and still like the movie Mustach fucked around with this message at 13:35 on Jul 16, 2012 |
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Any predictions for today's reveals?
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Quadrophenia is the best Who album and the best Who movie.
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kaujot posted:Any predictions for today's reveals? Rosemary's Baby is probably one since it will be October. Then again Criterion doesn't often release their horror movies to coincide with Halloween (I can remember they did with House though).
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So I'm only vaguely familiar with Criterion's release methods: Does Eraserhead being on their Hulu channel mean anything in regards to a physical release, or should I not get my hopes up?
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TrixRabbi posted:So I'm only vaguely familiar with Criterion's release methods: Does Eraserhead being on their Hulu channel mean anything in regards to a physical release, or should I not get my hopes up? Quadrophenia was originally released on their Hulu channel. They won't sit on something like Eraserhead.
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