The Complete Kubrick

[Gregor Samsa]

Chris's thoroughness and thoughtfulness when assessing special features (as opposed to just stating what they are) is also appreciated.

[FrauBlucher]

I just came from B&N. They didn’t have Kubrick sets available. They were telling customers all their inventory for the set are pre-orders. If the people don’t come in within 3 days they will go back on the shelves. I can’t say I’m surprised. I would’ve pre-ordered too.

[cdnchris]

To the comments everyone made above I just want to say I really appreciate it. I know people read them; I see stats, but am never really sure anybody gets anything out of them, so again, thank you for that. I really try to be thorough, but I know I miss things.

Would definitely be curious to see his reviews of Full Metal Jacket, 2001

I was planning to have the set done by the BN sale, but I had to travel for work to Minneapolis this week and wasn't able to finish write-ups. I've gone through everything but Eyes Wide Shut (which I've already confirmed are the same discs, so no rush there) and the bonus disc. But to summarize: Looking closer, 2001 pretty much looks identical to the Warner, but Criterion's extras are better. Full Metal Jacket might be slightly better than the Warner but they're pretty close as well. Extras are good, but only a few new things.

[Cheech_Bogardt]

Chris's thoroughness and thoughtfulness when assessing special features (as opposed to just stating what they are) is also appreciated.

I agree, but think it would have been helpful to have watched everything before reviewing and rating the discs individually. For instance, the reviewer talks about the lack of context for Fear and Desire, but it's well covered elsewhere on the box set, namely Kubrick By Kubrick and A Life In Pictures. In one of the interviews the set producer discusses how things were laid out in a certain way to avoid repitition.

[cdnchris]

It is (I've seen the doc before), but I guess I'm talking something new and specific, academic even. Kino has a commentary and while I wouldn't expect that here, even an interview would have been good.
Either way, the disc ultimately doesn't have much material on it.

[Cheech_Bogardt]

It is (I've seen the doc before), but I guess I'm talking something new and specific, academic even. Kino has a commentary and while I wouldn't expect that here, even an interview would have been good.
Either way, the disc ultimately doesn't have much material on it.

New restorations of Fear and Desire and the shorts--- including BOTH versions of Day of the Fight for the first time -- feels fairly substantial to me. The new Criterion masters are on a different planet fromn the past KINO release.

[cdnchris]

I mean, they all look fantastic, especially the shorts, but I'm not sure what that has to do with supplements, which is what I thought was the issue at hand.

Sorry, you're clearly annoyed, and I guess I'm a little confused as to why. There's literally 3 supplements on the disc only covering Killer's Kiss and Day of the Fight, and that's where my disappointment comes from, and really my only disappointment in the set. And I would have loved a lot more about the early films, because A Life in Pictures really doesn't get that deep into them.

[kekid]

Thank you, Drucker.

[bearcuborg]

Anyone here going? And if so, send details. Honestly, if I was going, I would have dressed up as Dr. Strangelove.

I’m going. Gonna do the cloak and Venetian mask…because I already own the mask. I’ll report back and try to upload pics if I can figure that out…

Not even the biggest fan, I just like spending money on stupid shit.

Godspeed, bearcuborg.

This was really a lovely event. Good energy all around. Ben did his best to moderate and go beyond the myth to get to the man. Kubrick's daughter shared some lovely stories, and collaborator Lisa Leone had some great bits about working with Malik Sayeed that I really enjoyed. Safdie was eager to talk about Kubrick's work and the whole panel discussion could have lasted twice as long...

But TCM, Criterion and Nine Orchid did a hell of a job. The DJ played all the Kubrick faves, the food and drinks were plentiful and the merch included a tote, mask, hat, and notebook. I got Peter Becker (who hooked me up with a free movie after sharing a pic of my movie collection) and Ben to sign my boxset sleeve (I asked the last question at the panel). I also talked more about Malik Sayeed with Lisa Leone, and had a really nice private conversation with Stanley's daughter about our parents who passed on. Honestly, for the price - not a bad deal. I dressed as one of the perverts from the sex party...cloak and mask. Pictured in my hand is the Tafee Bowle (dry herb vaporizer).

[jazzo]

Thanks for sharing! This looks delightful!

[HardNight'sDay]

I'm glad you had a great time there and you took some really great pictures too! I got two questions: what was the free movie Peter gave you and did you get a chance to meet Vincent D'Onofrio too?

[Noiretirc]

Wow!