Dragoon En Regalia
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I still want The Stunt Man, but Severin's got to hold on to that title to pay the bills. A final cut in the CC would be glorious.
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The Criterion Collection in 2012/13: Why haven't they released *insert title here*?
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Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
On The Waterfront would make me never bitch about Criterion again!
don't hold me to that
brianmcdoogle
Member
I'd love for more Kar-Wai titles, but Badlands , Le Samourai, Shoah, and On the Waterfront all sound great. Some titles I'm not familiar with, so I might do a blind buy or two.
brianmcdoogle
Member
Are we allowed to talk about movies in the Criterion thread? 
I am revisiting The Killing, and while there are moments that are really good, there are equal, if not more, moments of surprising tedium. The static shots of the speakers against the sky, the badly shot crowds and horses, and the absolutely inane dialogue (and especially the voice over) just boggle my mind. I think if you want to view it as just a genre picture, it isn't bad; the racial elements with the friendly Black guy near the end bring something contemporary and modern to it all. And, the lighting of the interiors, the depth of the camera, and the dolly shots are all nicely composed, even if too many shots end with a zoom. But, my god, the dialogue and staging of some stuff. The fight with the big bald immigrant in the track near the bar? The cops pull at his sleeves, and his shirt comes off. It is ridiculous, and I can't imagine Kubrick five years later going "yeah, that works". Compare that fight with the skirmish between Barry and his stepson in Barry Lyndon.
The credits say screenplay by Kubrick, and dialogue by Thompson. Can I just put the blame on everything spoken by the characters and the voiceover on Thompson?
I am revisiting The Killing, and while there are moments that are really good, there are equal, if not more, moments of surprising tedium. The static shots of the speakers against the sky, the badly shot crowds and horses, and the absolutely inane dialogue (and especially the voice over) just boggle my mind. I think if you want to view it as just a genre picture, it isn't bad; the racial elements with the friendly Black guy near the end bring something contemporary and modern to it all. And, the lighting of the interiors, the depth of the camera, and the dolly shots are all nicely composed, even if too many shots end with a zoom. But, my god, the dialogue and staging of some stuff. The fight with the big bald immigrant in the track near the bar? The cops pull at his sleeves, and his shirt comes off. It is ridiculous, and I can't imagine Kubrick five years later going "yeah, that works". Compare that fight with the skirmish between Barry and his stepson in Barry Lyndon.
The credits say screenplay by Kubrick, and dialogue by Thompson. Can I just put the blame on everything spoken by the characters and the voiceover on Thompson?
Weekend and Trilogy of Life reviews.
I'm selling a portion of my collection to help pay some bills, mostly just a tuition payment. I posted in the B/S/T thread. I don't want to clog this thread, but if anyone's interested the pertinent details are here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=43710909&postcount=11140
Easystride
Member
Barnes and Noble sale starts tomorrow, what're you all picking up? I'll be getting:
Yi Yi (blu-ray)
Rashomon (blu-ray when it releases on 11/6)
Yi Yi (blu-ray)
Rashomon (blu-ray when it releases on 11/6)
TheKaeptain
Banned
wat wat wat?!?!
cj_iwakura
Member
Le Samourai is such an amazing film. Do Criterion blu-rays do much different? Their DVDs already look stellar.
brianmcdoogle
Member
Live.
brianmcdoogle
Member
Wait, is the deal working on pre orders for anyone else? I am getting Rashomon and Trilogy of Life at half price as well.
brianmcdoogle
Member
I fucking hate Barnes and Noble. Why am I wasting my time on them again?
billy beane
Banned
Man, I'm pretty tight on cash right now. I'll probably end up buying one movie though.
Is that what you got when you tried to buy pre-orders?
brianmcdoogle
Member
And strike three:
Once again, fuck you Barnes and Noble.
Once again, fuck you Barnes and Noble.
What are you trying to order? Preorders aren't allowed for sale prices even if they show that way.
brianmcdoogle
Member
Nope. It happens when I try to buy anything. I tried to buy just Blow Out, I tried Blow Out, Late Spring, and Rosemary's Baby, and I tried to pre-order Trilogy of Life and Rashomon in another order. All three got rejected.
Who knows. Who cares. Barnes and Noble continues to be a piece of shit company, and it is my fault for bothering to try them again after they fucked up in summer's sale.
Edit: And, even if they are listing pre-orders at the sale price and not accepting them (another idiotic move on their part), why is it giving me a "fraud" email warning?
probably picking up Charade since ive been dragging my feet on that one for a while now.
maybe Rashomon as well.
that scene haunts my dreams. so fucking creepy and gross. excellent film though, yes.
maybe Rashomon as well.
that scene haunts my dreams. so fucking creepy and gross. excellent film though, yes.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
Thanks for the heads up. Got Being John Malkovich and Rashomon. I'll get my next paycheck before the deal is up so hopefully I'll get Rushmore, Royal Tenenbaums and another blu ray. Love these deals.
Hopefully, they let the preorders stick. Rashomon is one of my top ten movies, easily.
Hopefully, they let the preorders stick. Rashomon is one of my top ten movies, easily.
You should be fine. Rashomon comes out during the sale.
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
Going to check my bank account but might go with David Lean directs Noel Coward, If, Salo, Crumb, Au Reviour Les Enfants, My Life as a Dog, Sweetie, Life During Wartime, and Rosemary's Baby. Who knows though? My lady got me a handful of titles for my birthday and I think the ones I will for sure get this time are If and Salo.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
will stalker ever get a release?
StriKeVillain
Banned
Which one would you go: Chungking Express or Paris, Texas?
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Neither because I'm a high school student without a job!
My father did buy Paris, TX for the family recently. He's in it for Natassja Kinski.
My father did buy Paris, TX for the family recently. He's in it for Natassja Kinski.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
Chungking Express. Texas is good but I enjoyed his wings of desire much more.
StriKeVillain
Banned
Fair enough. I grabbed In the Mood earlier this month and loved it. Want to watch more Wong Kar-Wai.
Skiptastic
Member
I prefer Ashes of Time to Chungking Express, but the latter is still pretty good.
paris, tx . one of the finest ever made.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Why don't they stock Story of a Prostitute?
I'm planning on scooping up the last few DVD's I 'need' and really wanted that one.....
EDIT: Finally decided!
Roberto Rossellini’s War Trilogy
The Rules of the Game
Weekend (Godard)
Bicycle Thieves
Rosemary's Baby
Rashomon
Patriotism
Night and the City
The Naked City
Le Samourai
Le deuxième souffle
Hoop Dreams
Ace in the Hole
8 1/2
Evidently a few of these will be outclassed by forthcoming Blu upgrades but at these prices I'm fine with it
I'm planning on scooping up the last few DVD's I 'need' and really wanted that one.....
EDIT: Finally decided!
Roberto Rossellini’s War Trilogy
The Rules of the Game
Weekend (Godard)
Bicycle Thieves
Rosemary's Baby
Rashomon
Patriotism
Night and the City
The Naked City
Le Samourai
Le deuxième souffle
Hoop Dreams
Ace in the Hole
8 1/2
Evidently a few of these will be outclassed by forthcoming Blu upgrades but at these prices I'm fine with it
blast0rama
Member
I pre-ordered Brazil and Following on B&N's website this morning.
I think I'm going to go to the brick and mortar location tomorrow by my work to pick up The Game for myself and Charade for the lady.
If I see Chungking Express, I'll grab that (never seen it, but I've heard enough good, plus it being out of print...). As a Wes Anderson fan, I've considered the Darjeeling Limited, but I don't recall really liking it - worth rewatching. And is Cronos any good? (I love Pan's Labyrinth).
I think I'm going to go to the brick and mortar location tomorrow by my work to pick up The Game for myself and Charade for the lady.
If I see Chungking Express, I'll grab that (never seen it, but I've heard enough good, plus it being out of print...). As a Wes Anderson fan, I've considered the Darjeeling Limited, but I don't recall really liking it - worth rewatching. And is Cronos any good? (I love Pan's Labyrinth).
fuzzyreactor
Banned
when does this sale end? might swing by store on thurs if its still going on
Haha November 19th.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
that's my birthday. bout to be a good one!
I re-watched Paris, Texas today and WOW. It's been over 5 years since I seen it and it so much harder. Might have to change my recommendation a few posts up.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Wait why is Purple Noon 19.99 if it is coming out after the sale?