Just watched Paul Thomas Anderson’s Hard Eight today for the first time. Seems like it would be a good candidate for a Criterion Collection release, although the current DVD release isn’t bad at all.
I think that it’s a very entertaining show that is useful for passing the time quickly. I was never really bored, and I actually found some scenes to be quite moving.
I have been ordering Criterion Blu-rays like mad and have never heard of most of them. The first one I recieved—maybe you’ve heard of it—was The Seventh Seal, and I liked it very much. I am incredibly grateful that they decided to include Bergman Island on the disc as well. Anybody else seen this wonderful documentary? This Bergman fellow has some interesting things to say.
Probably been said a thousand times by now (I haven’t bothered looking through the entire thread), but: Paul Thomas Anderson, Woody Allen and ALMODOVAR. I would (almost) kill for a nice Blu-ray release of either Bad Education, Talk To Her, or All About My Mother.
I actually kind of like that they are releasing about two or three Blu-rays a month. I don’t feel overwhelmed, and it gives me a chance to digest the films before the next batch is released. Also, I’m trying to collect as many of these suckers as I can, so it’s much easier on my wallet.
I agree with those of you who believe that a filmmaker should create a film for whatever reason he wants. I watch films to learn a little bit more about the world.
I agree with Squiffle and KJ: Omar Little is a great recent character. Then again, a lot of the characters on that show are lovely. Also, Juno. I liked her. Oh, and what about Swearengen from Deadwood? He’s probably the most memorable in my mind.
I haven’t seen too many of his films, but I was extremely happy to find this documentary in the special features section of the Blu-ray edition of The Seventh Seal. I love to watch or listen to any artist talk about his life and work. I agree with you, Lester. He had a sad life. He seemed very content at the end of his life when the documentary was filmed, however. He didn’t let guilt eat him alive.
Drag Me To Hell scared the sh*t out of me at the time, but, ironically, what I remember most about that film is the humor. When I think back on the experience, I think happy thoughts. Probably would be too scared to watch it again, though. Anybody else happen to feel this way about this film?
Forgive me if this has been said already, but I was informed by the contact person at Criterion that they will eventually offer a replacement program for those of us who have bought the digipack releases but would like the new cases. He said hopefully September.
I have very fond memories of this movie, but I haven’t seen it in a while. I was also blown away by his performance. I’ve always been a fan of Ray Winstone too.
I went to go see it at the IMAX theatre and ended up with terrible seats, but this movie somehow managed to captivate me for the entire two and a half hours.
I think that Werner Herzog will do his own thing until the day he dies, and I don’t think that he sits around on his couch all day wondering if his new films are too closely related to Hollywood. From what I remember, I liked Rescue Dawn a lot, and I don’t mind Nicholas Cage at all. I liked his performances in Bringing Out the Dead and Matchstick Men.
I agree with you, Chris: Little Dieter Needs To Fly is one of my favorite Herzog films as well, and I enjoyed it more than Rescue Dawn.
Me too, Namaha. He doesn’t care if we liked Anything Else or not. A few of his choices are actually some of my favorites as well; I love Boogie Nights and Lost In Translation. I’m certain that if films like The Matrix and Fight Club weren’t so popular, fewer of us would complain so much about them.
Movies That Should Be In the Criterion Collection almost 3 years ago
Just watched Paul Thomas Anderson’s Hard Eight today for the first time. Seems like it would be a good candidate for a Criterion Collection release, although the current DVD release isn’t bad at all.
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Should anyone who watches TRUE BLOOD be condemned to death? almost 3 years ago
I think that it’s a very entertaining show that is useful for passing the time quickly. I was never really bored, and I actually found some scenes to be quite moving.
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How many Palme D'Or winners have you seen? almost 3 years ago
8!
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Blind Buys almost 3 years ago
I have been ordering Criterion Blu-rays like mad and have never heard of most of them. The first one I recieved—maybe you’ve heard of it—was The Seventh Seal, and I liked it very much. I am incredibly grateful that they decided to include Bergman Island on the disc as well. Anybody else seen this wonderful documentary? This Bergman fellow has some interesting things to say.
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WHICH DIRECTORS...NOT...CURRENTLY REPRESENTED IN THE CRITERION COLLECTION DO YOU WANT TO SEE INCLUDED? almost 3 years ago
Probably been said a thousand times by now (I haven’t bothered looking through the entire thread), but: Paul Thomas Anderson, Woody Allen and ALMODOVAR. I would (almost) kill for a nice Blu-ray release of either Bad Education, Talk To Her, or All About My Mother.
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Criterion's lame blu-ray debut almost 3 years ago
I actually kind of like that they are releasing about two or three Blu-rays a month. I don’t feel overwhelmed, and it gives me a chance to digest the films before the next batch is released. Also, I’m trying to collect as many of these suckers as I can, so it’s much easier on my wallet.
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Best Films with NO soundtrack almost 3 years ago
I agree with Tristan: Cache!
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What should be the purpose of Film? almost 3 years ago
I agree with those of you who believe that a filmmaker should create a film for whatever reason he wants. I watch films to learn a little bit more about the world.
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What are the best written film characters of the past ten years? almost 3 years ago
I agree with Squiffle and KJ: Omar Little is a great recent character. Then again, a lot of the characters on that show are lovely. Also, Juno. I liked her. Oh, and what about Swearengen from Deadwood? He’s probably the most memorable in my mind.
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Bergman Island almost 3 years ago
I haven’t seen too many of his films, but I was extremely happy to find this documentary in the special features section of the Blu-ray edition of The Seventh Seal. I love to watch or listen to any artist talk about his life and work. I agree with you, Lester. He had a sad life. He seemed very content at the end of his life when the documentary was filmed, however. He didn’t let guilt eat him alive.
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best foreign films from 2000 onwards - Mexico almost 3 years ago
Amores Perros is one of my favorite Mexican films, not that I’ve seen that many. I liked Y Tu Mama Tambien too. Woo!
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Audience Reactions almost 3 years ago
I liked when people laughed near the end of There Will Be Blood when Daniel Plainview goes hysterical in the bowling alley up until, well, you know…
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The scariest or most disturbing film you have EVER seen. almost 3 years ago
Drag Me To Hell scared the sh*t out of me at the time, but, ironically, what I remember most about that film is the humor. When I think back on the experience, I think happy thoughts. Probably would be too scared to watch it again, though. Anybody else happen to feel this way about this film?
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Audience Reactions almost 3 years ago
I received my Blu-ray copy of Repulsion yesterday. I will make sure to leave the food in the cupboard. : )
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Anyone else prefer recent films over older ones? almost 3 years ago
: )
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Top Five Action Films and Why almost 3 years ago
4 months, 3 weeks, 2 days.
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Age / Level of education? (An informal poll) almost 3 years ago
Max Hirtz is 20, has wasted two years at a couple of different colleges, and is now excited to enter a Journalism program.
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Audience Reactions almost 3 years ago
It’s always nice to have a theatre to yourself. I wish it happened more often. Anybody else prefer empty over full?
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Anyone else prefer recent films over older ones? almost 3 years ago
Nice, Josh. Made me LoL.
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Anyone else prefer recent films over older ones? almost 3 years ago
He has my vote.
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Audience Reactions almost 3 years ago
Some people are afraid of vomited maggots.
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Criterion Blu-ray Cases almost 3 years ago
Forgive me if this has been said already, but I was informed by the contact person at Criterion that they will eventually offer a replacement program for those of us who have bought the digipack releases but would like the new cases. He said hopefully September.
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Anyone else prefer recent films over older ones? almost 3 years ago
aha
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What Kind of DVD Player Do you have? almost 3 years ago
PS3.
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SEXY BEAST almost 3 years ago
I have very fond memories of this movie, but I haven’t seen it in a while. I was also blown away by his performance. I’ve always been a fan of Ray Winstone too.
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Watchmen Appreciation Thread almost 3 years ago
I went to go see it at the IMAX theatre and ended up with terrible seats, but this movie somehow managed to captivate me for the entire two and a half hours.
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What can we expect of Werner Herzog`s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans almost 3 years ago
I think that Werner Herzog will do his own thing until the day he dies, and I don’t think that he sits around on his couch all day wondering if his new films are too closely related to Hollywood. From what I remember, I liked Rescue Dawn a lot, and I don’t mind Nicholas Cage at all. I liked his performances in Bringing Out the Dead and Matchstick Men.
I agree with you, Chris: Little Dieter Needs To Fly is one of my favorite Herzog films as well, and I enjoyed it more than Rescue Dawn.
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Quentin Tarantino's Top 20 films of the past 17 years almost 3 years ago
Me too, Namaha. He doesn’t care if we liked Anything Else or not. A few of his choices are actually some of my favorites as well; I love Boogie Nights and Lost In Translation. I’m certain that if films like The Matrix and Fight Club weren’t so popular, fewer of us would complain so much about them.
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List/Order all Criterions you own almost 3 years ago
40. Armageddon
108. The Rock
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Most Experimental Films? almost 3 years ago
DONNIE DARKO!
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