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The Criterion Collection in 2012/13: Why haven't they released *insert title here*?

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codhand

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DukeTogo1300 said:
Just an FYI and invite to the alternative Criterion forum, Criterionforums.com:



We just launched our front page recently, it was a pretty big step for us. Since I've already rubbed elbows with a few here on GAF I thought I might mention our site (just noticed this thread).
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Cool. Bookmarked.

omgkitty said:
Also, am I the only one who feels like the 50% off sale is kind of worthless when you have to pay $4 to $5 for shipping and you could just buy it on Amazon for $2 or $3 more at most times?
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Yeah, it kinda forces you to do a $50 + order,
bastards
 
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omgkitty

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Borgnine

MBA in pussy licensing and rights management
OMG.

Also make sure you fools check out Criterion on Hulu, they put up like 6 or 7 movies for free every week, usually with a theme.
 
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big ander

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Sweet. Should coincide nicely with the 47 new Malick features coming next year.

My reasoning skills are so off. I saw the picture and all I could come up with was "Bad Sheep...Black Sheep?"
 
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brianjones

Member
Borgnine said:
Also make sure you fools check out Criterion on Hulu, they put up like 6 or 7 movies for free every week, usually with a theme.
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its been well worth $9 a month so far for me.. one less pint of alcohol a month

i already have like 40 movies in my favorite/queue (dont know what the difference between these is) and i seem to find stuff everyday .. they have like all the bergman, kurosawa, godard films among others

the quality is top notch
 
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sefskillz

shitting in the alley outside your window
big ander said:
Sweet. Should coincide nicely with the 47 new Malick features coming next year.

My reasoning skills are so off. I saw the picture and all I could come up with was "Bad Sheep...Black Sheep?"
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when i was a kid i rerecorded porno over a copy of Black Sheep, figuring noone in my family would ever spring for that off my shelf... so its always been a bit of a favorite film of mine [/truestorygaf]
 
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big ander

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sefskillz said:
when i was a kid i rerecorded porno over a copy of Black Sheep, figuring noone in my family would ever spring for that off my shelf... so its always been a bit of a favorite film of mine [/truestorygaf]
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I would be offended at someone taping over a film so essential to the spade/farley oeuvre but I'm more fascinated at the idea of having to tape pornos, what was this the 50s
 
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DukeTogo1300

Member
Surfing mystery tapes is how it was done, especially those found off the beaten path.

The internet was such a #gamechanger, you really don't have to try anymore.
 
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ViewtifulJC

Banned
sefskillz said:
when i was a kid i rerecorded porno over a copy of Black Sheep, figuring noone in my family would ever spring for that off my shelf... so its always been a bit of a favorite film of mine [/truestorygaf]
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The only reason I remember that movie because that was the first film Gene Siskel walked out in 16 years.

It's certainly no Tommy Boy!

edit: Where's the Tommy Boy Criterion release!?
 
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codhand

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Badlands, is as my friend described, "Pretty much, a perfect film." Like a modern take on Bonnie and Clyde, "based on a true story", and shot almost entirely during "golden hours".
 
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The Take Out Bandit

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Has Criterion released other Godzilla movies in the past?
Sorry I could go look, but this is a discussion board...

Just wondering if they'll release more, or if they only do the first one for it's historical significance?
 
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DukeTogo1300

Member
The Take Out Bandit said:
Has Criterion released other Godzilla movies in the past?
Sorry I could go look, but this is a discussion board...

Just wondering if they'll release more, or if they only do the first one for it's historical significance?
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The closest thing they have coming up is the Shochiku Eclipse. I think they've opened the gates for more kaiju with Godzilla and that Eclipse set, and I expect them to release at least one more film from Ishirô Honda.
 
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Easystride

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Hulu Plus just put up a couple unreleased (in the U.S. anyways) Yasujiro Ozu films. I watched the Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family, and really liked it. This line really cracked me up:

"You know, we must take good care of ourselves."
"We must. If we die, we can't drink."

God, I love Ozu.
 
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codhand

Member
swoon said:
is your friend that charles kane dude that posts here? that's pretty incorrect
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No, and more no.

Perfect film, check [imo] story, cineamatography, acting etc
Loosely based on a true story, check
Bonnie and Clyde influence, check
Many scenes shot during sunset hours, check

What am I missing?
 
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swoon

Member
codhand said:
No, and more no.

Perfect film, check [imo] story, cineamatography, acting etc
Loosely based on a true story, check
Bonnie and Clyde influence, check
Many scenes shot during sunset hours, check

What am I missing?
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You are changing the quote, it doesn't have many if any actual magic hours shots, but it's clearly not a more modern take on bonnie and clyde especially compared to the aruther penn movie.

It's great and everyone should see it buy that quote is absurd.
 
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mattiewheels

And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Is anyone a big fan of World on a Wire? I really do like the little Fassbinder I've seen so far, but is this sci-fi or something?
 
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bowery

Member
Easystride said:
Hulu Plus just put up a couple unreleased (in the U.S. anyways) Yasujiro Ozu films. I watched the Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family, and really liked it. This line really cracked me up:

"You know, we must take good care of ourselves."
"We must. If we die, we can't drink."

God, I love Ozu.
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nice would never expect hulu plus to have those ozu titles
 
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codhand

Member
swoon said:
it doesn't have many if any actual magic hours shots
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MAGIC HOUR MOMENTS (1973 to 2011) from Film Director TERRENCE MALICK
"His use of natural lighting (particularly at dawn and sunset) is legendary."

I agree I changed my quote because the whole movie was not shot entirely during sunset, but like many of Malick's films a lot of scenes were. And this being his first film, he used the technique extensively. Enough so that it can't be understated.


On a non pissing contest note, I just saw the Lawrence of Arabia restoration and was floored. Amazing, everyone should make time and see it, quickest four hours you'll ever spend in a theater.
 
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TheKaeptain

Banned
codhand said:
On a non pissing contest note, I just saw the Lawrence of Arabia restoration and was floored. Amazing, everyone should make time and see it, quickest four hours you'll ever spend in a theater.
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I'm watching The Conformist the night LoA is playing in LA.
 
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creativity

Member
Easystride said:
Hulu Plus just put up a couple unreleased (in the U.S. anyways) Yasujiro Ozu films. I watched the Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family, and really liked it. This line really cracked me up:

"You know, we must take good care of ourselves."
"We must. If we die, we can't drink."

God, I love Ozu.
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Just saw this myself. Beautiful film, and very moving. Interestingly, I see more of Make Way for Tomorrow in this than Tokyo Story.

mattiewheels said:
Is anyone a big fan of World on a Wire? I really do like the little Fassbinder I've seen so far, but is this sci-fi or something?
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It's sci-fi, and definitely worth your while.
 
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omgkitty

Member
codhand said:
If you're like me you have a stash of unwrapped discs of shame.
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Not only do I have a VERY LARGE stack of unwrapped discs of shame, I also have a copy of the film Shame I have yet to watch haha. I literally have two shelves devoted to Criterion films and one half of it is film's I have seen and the other half is films I haven't (all in spine number order of course).
 
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Az987

all good things
Seven Samurai blu-ray and Samurai Trilogy blu-ray are the deal of the day on amazon right now.

For $25 and $35 if anyone cares.
 
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