DVD Sale Alert or, Don't Do What Blake Don't Does
So I am obliged to tell you all about a DVD sale going on this month at Barnes and Noble, and it is BTGOF. Thats buy two get one free if you wanna be a dick about it. I am also obliged to tell you that you shouldn't do what I did, and that is buy DVDs when you're supposed to be saving for rent (SORRY CHRISTY). The point is, if you're like me and you're usually a netflixer, this is a great chance to own 3 good movies on the cheap. So you know about the BTGOF right? Yes you do. Well you should also know that all DVDs that are 39.99 are 10% off as well. What does this mean? Criterion releases of some of my favorites are finally at reasonable prices! WITNESS MY SAVINGS:
Playtime by Jacques Tati
I was giddy when I saw that Criterion was re-releasing Playtime with a fancy new 2 disc set full of Tati stuffed features, the best of which is obviously Cours du Soir. It is essentially a short film made to make up for the lack of Hulot in Playtime. Wonderful stuff. Too bad its usually really expensive right? SAVINGS.
Tokyo Story by Yasujiro Ozu
What else can be said about Ozu? He is truly one of the masters of the art. He has made some of the most delicate films I've ever seen, and now I can finally own one of my favorites. They are all wonderful, but Tokyo Story in particular has such a deep wish for decency from humanity that it stands as his masterpiece in my opinion. Thank you savings.
The Lower Depths, both the Jean Renoir and Akira Kurosawa versions
Two vastly different films by two of my favorite filmmakers based on the same source material, this is a wonderful release. Renoir's film has one of my favorite Gabin performances and is very lighthearted considering the subject matter, and Kurosawa's film is one of the darkest (and funniest) black comedies ever made. Two fantastic films for the price of less than one thanks to savings.
Now you know about the sale, and I hope you have more sense about spending money than I had. If you do not, you should check back in this coming week as I shall have the first in our series of rental recommendations. Tonight I leave you with a late night snack recommendation: Frito Lay Peanut Butter on Cheese Crackers and Diet Sprite. The verdict: pretty good.
Playtime by Jacques Tati
I was giddy when I saw that Criterion was re-releasing Playtime with a fancy new 2 disc set full of Tati stuffed features, the best of which is obviously Cours du Soir. It is essentially a short film made to make up for the lack of Hulot in Playtime. Wonderful stuff. Too bad its usually really expensive right? SAVINGS.
Tokyo Story by Yasujiro Ozu
What else can be said about Ozu? He is truly one of the masters of the art. He has made some of the most delicate films I've ever seen, and now I can finally own one of my favorites. They are all wonderful, but Tokyo Story in particular has such a deep wish for decency from humanity that it stands as his masterpiece in my opinion. Thank you savings.
The Lower Depths, both the Jean Renoir and Akira Kurosawa versions
Two vastly different films by two of my favorite filmmakers based on the same source material, this is a wonderful release. Renoir's film has one of my favorite Gabin performances and is very lighthearted considering the subject matter, and Kurosawa's film is one of the darkest (and funniest) black comedies ever made. Two fantastic films for the price of less than one thanks to savings.
Now you know about the sale, and I hope you have more sense about spending money than I had. If you do not, you should check back in this coming week as I shall have the first in our series of rental recommendations. Tonight I leave you with a late night snack recommendation: Frito Lay Peanut Butter on Cheese Crackers and Diet Sprite. The verdict: pretty good.
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