The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
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This is exactly why I hesitate to buy the picture-boxed dvd now. I agree that The Virgin Spring is one of Bergman's most well-known films, along with Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries and Fanny and Alexander.
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...maybe I just like those films a lot more than you? It's....pretty easy to understand my reasoning. Not much depth to it. Not just nostalgia but...also...an amalgam of old and new action stars kicking ass..that goes beyond nostalgia by a wee bit.
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*imagining*....theoritically...if he did...there'd be less action...wonder how he'd do it?
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Wasn't trying to belittle, just trying to figure it out.
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I'd guess F&A & Wild Strawberries first, then re-issues of some of the older, possibly non-anamorphic releases (Magic Flute, Autumn Sonata, Cries & Whispers), and then we'd see Virgin Spring.
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Not quite that simple - we both liked the same thing at one point. And I never said I don't like those action films, just not as much. So what is it that makes someone hold on to that same love/appreciation they had in their youth and what makes the other person move on?
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Why are you dragging this on? The guy likes something more than you, it really is that simple. Some people liked comic books when they were kids, but then as they got older decided they were no longer interested in them. Other people liked comics as children and still love them now. Should we give those people shit for not growing up?
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Expendables (Arnold, Stallone, Willis, Rourke, Lundgren, Erik Roberts, Gary Daniels, Li) = 1980s/early 1990s action movie nostalgia
It's also about how 80s/90s action films were filmed as well, much better than today's CGI-influenced MTV quick cut action movies. I think people that want to see this film expect it to be filmed in that 1980s/1990s style.
It's also about how 80s/90s action films were filmed as well, much better than today's CGI-influenced MTV quick cut action movies. I think people that want to see this film expect it to be filmed in that 1980s/1990s style.
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Why are you dragging this on? The guy likes something more than you, it really is that simple. Some people liked comic books when they were kids, but then as they got older decided they were no longer interested in them. Other people liked comics as children and still love them now. Should we give those people shit for not growing up?
So, excuse me for attempting a dialog with a little more depth to it than "yeah, can't wait for that to come out!!".
I guess I shouldn't be surprised by these simplistic, reductive lines of reasoning, which I suppose explain the fascination with similarly conceived movies.
*Carry on with your sycophantic ravings.
*now, that's "giving you shit"!
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That's an interesting knee-jerk reaction that you think I'm trying to "give someone shit for not growing up". Me, with a cartoon avatar.
So, excuse me for attempting a dialog with a little more depth to it than "yeah, can't wait for that to come out!!".
I guess I shouldn't be surprised by these simplistic, reductive lines of reasoning, which I suppose explain the fascination with similarly conceived movies.
*Carry on with your sycophantic ravings.
*now, that's "giving you shit"!
So, excuse me for attempting a dialog with a little more depth to it than "yeah, can't wait for that to come out!!".
I guess I shouldn't be surprised by these simplistic, reductive lines of reasoning, which I suppose explain the fascination with similarly conceived movies.
*Carry on with your sycophantic ravings.
*now, that's "giving you shit"!
"I guess having grown up and moved on makes me weird..."
You are the one that brought up that you have 'grown up' as a reason for not caring for those films. Also, you're the first person to use this condecending attitude towards anyone in this thread. The dude asked about a Criterion movie, and you went after him for being excited about the Expendables. Just stop.
Now, can we drop it and get back on topic, please?
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Umm. You said:
"I guess having grown up and moved on makes me weird..."
You are the one that brought up that you have 'grown up' as a reason for not caring for those films. Also, you're the first person to use this condecending attitude towards anyone in this thread. The dude asked about a Criterion movie, and you went after him for being excited about the Expendables. Just stop.
Now, can we drop it and get back on topic, please?
"I guess having grown up and moved on makes me weird..."
You are the one that brought up that you have 'grown up' as a reason for not caring for those films. Also, you're the first person to use this condecending attitude towards anyone in this thread. The dude asked about a Criterion movie, and you went after him for being excited about the Expendables. Just stop.
Now, can we drop it and get back on topic, please?
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Anyway, I bid you adieu good sir. I have said enough, and I realize I have been continuing to contribute to the derailing of this thread. I am done.
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Sooooo ... what's everyone's final tallies for the Criterion Blu-rays they nabbed during the B&N sale?
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Picked up (I might be forgetting something) . . .
Stagecoach
The Leopard
Red Shoes
Mystery Train (blind-buy)
Sanjuro/Yojimbo Box Set
Lola Montes
Vivre Sa Vie
Only thing I didn't get that I wanted was Black Narcissus, might make 1 more trip this weekend for it, but I'm in no rush as it would be a triple-dip for me.
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Ended up with:
8 1/2
Black Narcissus
Bottle Rocket
Days of Heaven
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (DVD)
Night Train to Munich (DVD)
Playtime
The Red Shoes
8 1/2
Black Narcissus
Bottle Rocket
Days of Heaven
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (DVD)
Night Train to Munich (DVD)
Playtime
The Red Shoes
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By Brakhage: Volumes 1 and 2
Days of Heaven
Mystery Train
Che
The Vanishing (DVD)
I would be curious to know what the ratio of DVD sales to Blu Ray sales is. It seems like Criterion is marketed towards more serious film fans who might have more of a desire to buy Blu, which would mean the sales would be pretty close, if not greater in high def.
Days of Heaven
Mystery Train
Che
The Vanishing (DVD)
I would be curious to know what the ratio of DVD sales to Blu Ray sales is. It seems like Criterion is marketed towards more serious film fans who might have more of a desire to buy Blu, which would mean the sales would be pretty close, if not greater in high def.
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Mystery Train
Revanche
Wings of Desire
Standard:
Chantal Akerman in the 70s, Eclipse Seires
Homicide
Missing
Slacker
Revanche
Wings of Desire
Standard:
Chantal Akerman in the 70s, Eclipse Seires
Homicide
Missing
Slacker
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Here's my haul on blu.
The Leopard
Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
Mystery Train
Lola Montes
Vivre Sa Vie
Everlasting Moments
Brakhage 1 & 2
Ride With the Devil
Secret of the Grain
Close Up
Walkabout
Gimme Shelter
Monterey Pop
Days of Heaven
Playtime
Monsoon Wedding
Che
Hunger
Red Desert
Practically nothing else on DVD: I think just the new Ozu set and the Costa set. Edit: and Rossellini's War Trilogy. I agree with another post I saw: too bad we don't have day and date blu-ray releases on all new Criterions.
The Leopard
Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
Mystery Train
Lola Montes
Vivre Sa Vie
Everlasting Moments
Brakhage 1 & 2
Ride With the Devil
Secret of the Grain
Close Up
Walkabout
Gimme Shelter
Monterey Pop
Days of Heaven
Playtime
Monsoon Wedding
Che
Hunger
Red Desert
Practically nothing else on DVD: I think just the new Ozu set and the Costa set. Edit: and Rossellini's War Trilogy. I agree with another post I saw: too bad we don't have day and date blu-ray releases on all new Criterions.
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