I am just overwhelmed by this site… and Criterion’s new efforts… it will take me some time. For now, pleased to meet you all and I hope we build a strong community around this beautiful place.
That’s not why piracy is increasing. It’s unfortunate these region codes exist, I wish more went into fighting them but for now take it with a grain of salt.
Blu-ray Criterions are equally priced to the DVD editions. But the experience is night and day. So you would only have to invest in a 1080p television set and a Blu-ray player; it all depends on how much you value the viewing experience of a film.
Buying pirated copies is just plain stupid. You’re not only supporting a specific number of people financially, but you’re also cheating yourself in the end. You still end up paying for those pirated copies and those DVDs are known to be a lower grade thus degrading within time. So everything you have invested in those pirated copies is a complete waste.
I don’t know if you can say we’re cheating a major corporation; i.e. Universal or Warner Bros. It’s a bigger subject than you can imagine but I for one am FOR internet piracy (only because I do see it as a form of free speech) though I have hardly pirated films online. This is because I care far too much about the quality of a film and where I watch it.
If anyone is interested in this topic, you can check out Steal This Film documentary: http://www.stealthisfilm.com
Why don’t you label the thread name properly next time? Like “WHY ALL THE HATE TOWARDS ROBOCOP?” I hate having to open up threads to find out what the hell they’re about.
CORONEL X and everybody else in this thread who is displeased with this film; I agree with you. It’s not that the film is simply “overrated”, it’s just plain bad. Almost as bad as Crash.
Thanks for the extended ellipses. I would have never guessed you were about to continue with your thoughts after a title like “Just watched Blast of Silence”.
Steve, I would also look at his co-writer/assistant director credits for some of Wes Anderson’s films and also his vast body of work in the commercial realm … He’s behind the scenes but he’s definitely there.
New to The Auteurs? You Belong Here over 3 years ago
I am just overwhelmed by this site… and Criterion’s new efforts… it will take me some time. For now, pleased to meet you all and I hope we build a strong community around this beautiful place.
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Criterion junkies here? over 3 years ago
200 within a year is pretty damn impressive! What’s your name? Can we be friends? If yes, can I come over?
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Region over 3 years ago
That’s not why piracy is increasing. It’s unfortunate these region codes exist, I wish more went into fighting them but for now take it with a grain of salt.
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Region over 3 years ago
Blu-ray Criterions are equally priced to the DVD editions. But the experience is night and day. So you would only have to invest in a 1080p television set and a Blu-ray player; it all depends on how much you value the viewing experience of a film.
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Your Favorite Michel Gondry Film? over 3 years ago
The Science of Sleep… the emotions are so real and the experience is dream like. I also happen to think it’s his most original.
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breathless or contempt over 3 years ago
If you didn’t care for Band of Outsiders, I’d recommend you stay away from French New Wave cinema all together. It’s for the best.
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breathless or contempt over 3 years ago
Might be a bit harsh but I agree Joel, ;)
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Is buying pirated DVDs justified - due to state censorship? cost of original DVDs? love of films? over 3 years ago
Buying pirated copies is just plain stupid. You’re not only supporting a specific number of people financially, but you’re also cheating yourself in the end. You still end up paying for those pirated copies and those DVDs are known to be a lower grade thus degrading within time. So everything you have invested in those pirated copies is a complete waste.
I don’t know if you can say we’re cheating a major corporation; i.e. Universal or Warner Bros. It’s a bigger subject than you can imagine but I for one am FOR internet piracy (only because I do see it as a form of free speech) though I have hardly pirated films online. This is because I care far too much about the quality of a film and where I watch it.
If anyone is interested in this topic, you can check out Steal This Film documentary: http://www.stealthisfilm.com
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Why all the hate? over 3 years ago
Why don’t you label the thread name properly next time? Like “WHY ALL THE HATE TOWARDS ROBOCOP?” I hate having to open up threads to find out what the hell they’re about.
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Criterion; Looking Ahead over 3 years ago
Any news on My Life To Live?
I hope it’s the Godard release for 2009 :)
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Why I didn't love Slumdog Millionaire. over 3 years ago
CORONEL X and everybody else in this thread who is displeased with this film; I agree with you. It’s not that the film is simply “overrated”, it’s just plain bad. Almost as bad as Crash.
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Just watched Blast of Silence...... over 3 years ago
Thanks for the extended ellipses. I would have never guessed you were about to continue with your thoughts after a title like “Just watched Blast of Silence”.
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Most Underrated Directors Working Today? over 3 years ago
Andre Rehal, I praise thee.
+1 for Roman Coppola, a true tour de force.
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Most Underrated Directors Working Today? over 3 years ago
Steve, I would also look at his co-writer/assistant director credits for some of Wes Anderson’s films and also his vast body of work in the commercial realm … He’s behind the scenes but he’s definitely there.
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