Help me make a Criterion Purchase... - Page 2

garolo · 01-29-04, 05:49 PM

For the 39.99 one, either Grand Illusion or, although it's not in your list, I would also suggest you consider Ikiru. It's considered by some to be Kurosawa's best film. It also has two great documentaries and a superb commentary from Stephen Prince, a Kursosawa biographer.

For the two lesser valued Bob Le Flambeur and Maitresse.

mcarver · 02-06-04, 11:20 AM

Where's the followup? Did you decide? Have you seen them yet? Are you happy with your choices?

Inquirying minds need to know....

brizz · 02-06-04, 01:03 PM

I actually haven't placed the order yet - but I did get Grand Illusion from the Library and watched that a few nights ago - and that cinched the final decision. Of course, then I went to DVDPlanet to place the order and GI was out of stock

So as of now I have Andrei Rublev, Diabolique, Bob Le Flambeur, and Coup de Torchon in my shopping cart. I'm going to give them till tomorrow to get GI back in stock - and of course, today AR was changed to "low stock" so i'll probably get stuck there too.....I know I could do separate orders, but I prefer to do it all in one chunk. However, I did succumb and get Cranes Are Flying (not one of the choices here, but high on my wishlist and got a good price) off of ebay - very painless with $100 sitting in my paypal account....it's almost like it was free!

Anyway, I really appreciate everyone's input....I've found myself scouring the shelves trying to find more stuff to sell off to fill out the CC wishlist

brizz · 02-06-04, 11:31 PM

Ok, Grand Illusion came back in stock today, but Andrei Rublev went out of stock...so the final order was:

Grand Illusion
Bob Le Flambeur
Coup de Torchon
Diabolique
That Obscure Object of Desire

As you can tell, I went a tad beyond my initial intent, but a couple more sales were more profitable thant I hoped and he $$ was there so why the hell not! that will be one fun package to open for sure. And The Cranes Are Flying arrived today, so i'm anxiously awaiting giving that a view tomorrow night.

FilmFanSea · 02-07-04, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by brizz
so the final order was:

Grand Illusion
Bob Le Flambeur
Coup de Torchon
Diabolique
That Obscure Object of Desire

Excellent choices, all. I think you'll be very happy with these discs.

brizz · 02-07-04, 12:18 PM

Thanks FFS - you know, I almost emailed you personally regarding my flippantly ill-informed comments a month or two ago in a criterion thread that got your dander up.....I think you know the one. Let's just say that i've seen the light, so to speak...and that exchange was directly responsible for me revisiting our vichy friends with a newly opened mind

FilmFanSea · 02-07-04, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brizz
Thanks FFS - you know, I almost emailed you personally regarding my flippantly ill-informed comments a month or two ago in a criterion thread that got your dander up.....I think you know the one. Let's just say that i've seen the light, so to speak...and that exchange was directly responsible for me revisiting our vichy friends with a newly opened mind

Cool--glad you took another chance.

Peace.

mookiemeister · 02-07-04, 04:08 PM

I've only seen Diabolique so I'll just recommend that one. Out of all other movies you mentioned, I only heard of Grand Illusion.

View Poll Results: Help me choose 1 Higher and 2 Lower MSRP Criterions!
Grand Illusion ($39.95)	49	47.12%
I know Where I'm Going! ($39.95)	7	6.73%
Andrei Rublev ($39.95)	20	19.23%
Le Corbeau ($29.95)	8	7.69%
Maitresse ($29.95)	6	5.77%
Bob Le Flambeur ($29.95)	22	21.15%
Closely Watched Trains ($29.95)	10	9.62%
Quai De Orfevres ($29.95)	8	7.69%
Coup De Torchon ($29.95)	10	9.62%
Diabolique ($29.95)	51	49.04%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

01-29-04, 05:49 PM	#26
garolo DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Exit 10, NJ Posts: 2,753	For the 39.99 one, either Grand Illusion or, although it's not in your list, I would also suggest you consider Ikiru. It's considered by some to be Kurosawa's best film. It also has two great documentaries and a superb commentary from Stephen Prince, a Kursosawa biographer. For the two lesser valued Bob Le Flambeur and Maitresse. __________________ "Once again, lambs blood has been placed on my post." - RyoHazuki7

02-06-04, 11:20 AM	#27
mcarver DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Posts: 1,983	Where's the followup? Did you decide? Have you seen them yet? Are you happy with your choices? Inquirying minds need to know.... __________________ Michael's Movie Mayhem -- Region 1 DVD Database

02-06-04, 01:03 PM	#28
brizz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kck Posts: 22,593	I actually haven't placed the order yet - but I did get Grand Illusion from the Library and watched that a few nights ago - and that cinched the final decision. Of course, then I went to DVDPlanet to place the order and GI was out of stock So as of now I have Andrei Rublev, Diabolique, Bob Le Flambeur, and Coup de Torchon in my shopping cart. I'm going to give them till tomorrow to get GI back in stock - and of course, today AR was changed to "low stock" so i'll probably get stuck there too.....I know I could do separate orders, but I prefer to do it all in one chunk. However, I did succumb and get Cranes Are Flying (not one of the choices here, but high on my wishlist and got a good price) off of ebay - very painless with $100 sitting in my paypal account....it's almost like it was free! Anyway, I really appreciate everyone's input....I've found myself scouring the shelves trying to find more stuff to sell off to fill out the CC wishlist __________________ Pavel Datsyuk on his coach saying he gives teammates extra room on the ice: "I think he meant that I am really small," Datsyuk explained. "So when I, a small slim person, am on the ice, there is more room for bigger guys. Maybe he said that to cheer me up that I look skinny!"

02-06-04, 11:31 PM	#29
brizz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kck Posts: 22,593	Ok, Grand Illusion came back in stock today, but Andrei Rublev went out of stock...so the final order was: Grand Illusion Bob Le Flambeur Coup de Torchon Diabolique That Obscure Object of Desire As you can tell, I went a tad beyond my initial intent, but a couple more sales were more profitable thant I hoped and he $$ was there so why the hell not! that will be one fun package to open for sure. And The Cranes Are Flying arrived today, so i'm anxiously awaiting giving that a view tomorrow night. __________________ Pavel Datsyuk on his coach saying he gives teammates extra room on the ice: "I think he meant that I am really small," Datsyuk explained. "So when I, a small slim person, am on the ice, there is more room for bigger guys. Maybe he said that to cheer me up that I look skinny!"

02-07-04, 12:18 PM	#31
brizz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kck Posts: 22,593	Thanks FFS - you know, I almost emailed you personally regarding my flippantly ill-informed comments a month or two ago in a criterion thread that got your dander up.....I think you know the one. Let's just say that i've seen the light, so to speak...and that exchange was directly responsible for me revisiting our vichy friends with a newly opened mind __________________ Pavel Datsyuk on his coach saying he gives teammates extra room on the ice: "I think he meant that I am really small," Datsyuk explained. "So when I, a small slim person, am on the ice, there is more room for bigger guys. Maybe he said that to cheer me up that I look skinny!"

02-07-04, 04:08 PM	#33
mookiemeister DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 4,040	I've only seen Diabolique so I'll just recommend that one. Out of all other movies you mentioned, I only heard of Grand Illusion. __________________ I don't believe it - Luke That is why you fail - Yoda I don't hate you, Cardassian, I hate what I became because of you - Miles O'Brian Life is pain, Highness! Anyone who says differently is selling something - Westley We all see what we want to see. He sees hate and fear. You have to look with better eyes than that - Lindsay Brigman My DVD Collection: DVD Profiler