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  1. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    At long last, yes we’re getting After Hours in 4K no less! It’s always from first viewing been a favorite quirky comedy and a refreshing change of pace by director Scorsese. I know it didn’t ring big at the BO when originally released, but I think appreciation for it has grown in the ensuing...
  2. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    Originally rated G - as well as U in the UK, suitable for ages 4 and up. It was in fact later rerated PG, but as pointed out, standards have changed and evolved over time and were in a fair amount of flux in the early years.
  3. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    Which shows the hugely varying ratings discrepancies since 1968; we’ve come a long way, but noses in many ways have gotten bluer - very inconsistent.
  4. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    LOL no, but there shoulda been one year the stars aligned. Anyway, nobody could have played the lead in The Ruling Class with the brio and humor he brought to it. Not to everyone’s taste, however.
  5. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    I’m in agreement with all these, particularly The Ruling Class, where once again Peter O’Toole gave an brilliant, astonishing performance, yet no Oscar (though nominated). Had a particular mutual affinity for this film with my high school English teacher.
  6. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    Babette’s Feast, Black Narcissus, Children of Paradise, The Elephant Man, The Flight of the Phoenix, Holiday, In Cold Blood, The Last Emperor, Make Way for Tomorrow, The Philadelphia Story, Red River, Tess, Umberto D, The Uninvited This shows the variety of releases from Criterion, all very good...
  7. uncledougie

    Criterion Blu-ray titles!

    https://www.indiewire.com/2022/10/criterion-layoffs-16-staffers-reorganization-1234774703/ Distressing news that Criterion has reorganized with downsizing of staff in anticipation of “challenges and opportunities” ahead. This is sad news not just for those who lost their positions but for...
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