Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-11

Its still amazing how much of a Charles and Penny Widmore vibe I get from Vikus' wife+her dad. #
@timbuel yeah, you're right. in reply to timbuel #
As much as I love DVDbeaver.com as a resource, they seriously need to work on the look of their site. It's insane. #
@Rudie_Obias yeah, its like if you think about a season of 24, or all of the seasons of 24 put together. in reply to Rudie_Obias #
Hey blip.tv, can we get a standard size / apect ratio going for the thumbnail for the files? So the square images don't get distorted? #
Check out the latest episode of @CriterionCast, where we talk about Ang Lee's The Ice Storm! http://bit.ly/85eqxf #
@timbuel Thanks for the retweet Tim! in reply to timbuel #
So, is Alive in Joburg not available as a bonus feature? Is it a rights issue? #
@slashfilm what part of LA are you looking at? in reply to slashfilm #
@slashfilm Nice, so you'll be down at Golden Apple Comics and Amoeba all the time? Are those close by? My LA geography is a bit screwy. in reply to slashfilm #
@rejects yeah, @Rudie_Obias and @foxtotally will be some new faces. Please be nice to them. Don't let them get in any drunken fights in reply to rejects #
@slashfilm we'll be at Sundance! Well, I wont, but @foxtotally and @Rudie_Obias will be there. They're really excited. @CriterionCast in reply to slashfilm #
@rejects that's what I've heard in reply to rejects #
@rejects @slashfilm We could also get a film blogger Google Wave thread going for Sundance. #
Dude, there is an awesome Octopus in tonight's episode of the Simpsons, go Slimu! #
@moviegeeks how cheap is cheap? Rudie and Travis are planning on commuting from Salt Lake City, they're only going for the first 5 days. in reply to moviegeeks #
Why does the Google Webmaster Tools not see all of the links to one of our pages? But if I google the link, there they are…. #
@moviegeeks are you on google chat? or skype? we can talk details. in reply to moviegeeks #
Check out Travis' detailed description of the @Criterion 2010 Release Drawing over at @CriterionCast: http://bit.ly/6hJRDf #
@ElisabethRappe thats the giant bird, that people mistook to be a munchkin hanging himself? in reply to ElisabethRappe #
@ElisabethRappe we were watching it the other day and looked up that trivia. I think maybe thats the same bird. in reply to ElisabethRappe #
@headgeek666 enjoy it, knowing that people look up to you, and respect your opinion. in reply to headgeek666 #
@Laremy I only use Flixster on my iPhone, I think I've gone to their website once or twice to configure my profile. in reply to Laremy #
@FatboyRoberts well, at least we now have Avatar to splice into that fan made Thundercats trailer. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@foxtotally which theater are you going to? in reply to foxtotally #
Sometimes it seems like those geeks who were bullied in high school have grown up to become the bullies of other geeks on twitter. #irony #
Ah, so this is the real Avatar Scriptment: http://twitpic.com/wprzr #avatarisreallypocahontas #
Holy crap, I am so excited to get the Ralph Bakshi Lord of the Rings on Blu-ray. http://bit.ly/5j6ea1 thanks to @eveofdoom! #
I'm going to try and re-watch all of LOST before Season 6 starts up. Here I go… #cantwaitforLOSTattheBagdad #
@elguapo1 I just saw Suburban Commando for $3 at Big Lots. A classic. in reply to elguapo1 #
I think the music and sound effects are the real stars of the Lost pilot. #
I remember one night, I couldn't sleep, probably due to coffee, and all I could think of was what I would do if I was a part of LOST. #
I was mostly going over in my head, how to structure a society, how to organize the roles and responsibilities. #
Everytime WordPress issues an update, and I don't backup beforehand, I fear for the worst. WP 2.9.1 is available. #
Finishing up my review of Loren Cass, which is getting a @kino_intl release on DVD tomorrow. #
Check out my review of Chris Fuller's Loren Cass, being released tomorrow by @kino_intl: http://bit.ly/6l7rpP #
Oh Sawyer, even from episode 2, you own this show. Also, however little we see of that polar bear, it still looks fake. #
@timbuel totally agree. The overall production values are so high that they raise even the crappiest of fake animals to an enjoyable level. in reply to timbuel #
@screenrant did you just upgrade to 2.9.1? in reply to screenrant #
@RoboSexual no way, Sawyer is LOST's Han Solo, he totally wins. in reply to RoboSexual #
@getsconed Are you planning on going to the Bagdad for Season 6? in reply to getsconed #
@AtticusSays no, but that would be sweet. I think they were packaged together when originally released on DVD. in reply to AtticusSays #
The reveal of Lockes situation in Walkabout is truly one of the best moments of television. #
@jenyamato That was my favorite movie too. When I finally traveled to Athens, I had that movie in my head. in reply to jenyamato #
I wonder if the woman on the phone's name is really Helen, or if Locke is just that nuts. #
So, why does Charlie say: "I don't swim, I don't swim" when Boone goes out to save the drowning woman, when he clearly does in S3? #
About to live stream @foxtotally's thoughts on Avatar, which he just saw for the first time! http://criterioncast.com/live #
Sorry about the loud mic, everyone that joined the live stream, I'm used to my audio always coming in so low. #
Hey Chase, why are there so many transactions still pending? Including my paycheck? Come on already, put that in my account! #
@Massawyrm dude, when I ride my scooter in 32 degree weather, the worst part is my finger tips freezing, even with 2 pairs of gloves! in reply to Massawyrm #
@Massawyrm that sucks man. Time to break out the thermals. in reply to Massawyrm #
@AtticusSays I still enjoy watching those animated versions. Rankin Bass definitely shaped my childhood. The soundtracks are amazing too. in reply to AtticusSays #
@scoutie sometimes it freaks me out, because I think that maybe they aren't calculating the pending items, & that I'm going to be overdrawn in reply to scoutie #
RT: @janusfilms: Our new print of STRAY DOG opens tomorrow at Film Forum! "Ranks with Kurosawa's greatest works," http://bit.ly/8diWlA #
@devincf what did you think of Deadwood? in reply to devincf #
@devincf did you watch Undiscovered Country on DVD or Blu-ray? I found the special effects stood out worse on the blu-ray. in reply to devincf #
@devincf how much Deadwood did you watch? It got really good towards the end. in reply to devincf #
The best flashback episodes of Lost? Easily Sayid's. I remember being so excited each time we got more back story for him. #
It is certainly amazing how well they can turn Hawaii into anywhere in the world, even Iraq. #
@Devindra Yeah, that episode is amazing too. Re-watching season one is a real joy. in reply to Devindra #
I'm at Potato Champion (1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd, SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/7Q3W8L #
I'm at Cartopia (1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd, SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/4hoCNl #
I'm at Pyro Pizza (1401 SE 12th Ave, at SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). http://4sq.com/SkZxm #
George Lucas is on Fresh Air today! Fun stuff. I need to get this book. #
@Vactor I didn't, but I'm listening to the Fresh Air episode right now. in reply to Vactor #
Check out the latest Disc 2 of CriterionCast, you can hear us talk Ang Lees Hulk, and what we're excited about in 2010: http://bit.ly/5gADeY #
@mattsinger @alisonwillmore great episode this week. You didn't mention Harry Osbornes amnesia in Spidey 3, & Solaris, crazy dopplegangers! in reply to mattsinger #
Continuing our re-watch of Lost Season 1. It's funny that Boone knows what a red shirt is (in Star Trek) but says "the guy with pointy ears" #
@StarBlush Ah, good point. in reply to StarBlush #
@mattsinger I really enjoyed Jeremy Davies in Soderberghs Solaris, his doppleganger moment at the end was fantastic. in reply to mattsinger #
@Devindra before starting this Lost rewatch, I was seriously considering a BSG rewatch. in reply to Devindra #
Working on formatting the next installment of @Criterion additions to Netflix. As much as I love these columns, they will be the death of me #
Damn, the new Bridgeport Hop Czar Imperial IPA is freaking delicious. Thanks Hawthorne Fred Meyer, your ale selection rules. #
I think two IPA's should be enough to cure this cold of mine, right? #
Hey @ipowerhosting, whats up with our site? Server issues? #
Where's My Goddamn Gotham Central TV Show? http://io9.com/5442733/ #rant #batman #
The covers for the individual films in the Rossellini War Trilogy box set are beautiful! I love the fabric texture. I can't wait to dive in. #
So, how long do I get to play the whole: "I'm sick, I'm allowed to be grumpy," card? #
So, the Che box art that I'm not fond of is actually not a problem, since each movie is individually packaged with different covers within. #
So Soderbergh, where is your commentary track on this director approved edition? I want to hear your thoughts on it! #
@moviegeeks excellent, I love those Fused Film folks! in reply to moviegeeks #
I wish my body would develop some sort of adaptation to sneezing, to where it wouldn't leave my throat all raw, and my nose all dried out. #
@screenrant I second that notion. Whenever we're recording the podcast, I feel so alienated when my cohosts start geeking out over sports. in reply to screenrant #
Fav aspect to Sword of Doom has to be the high contrast; the deep blacks & bright whites, it's like watching comic panels brought to life. #
@rejects the answer is yes. in reply to rejects #
@Brotodeau this movie is absolutely gorgeous. Nakadai's performance is so intense. in reply to Brotodeau #
@colliderfrosty does anyone archive the originals? To call her on it? in reply to colliderfrosty #
I think my next @Criterion Blu-ray purchase is going to be Wim Wenders Wings of Desire. #
@bryan_baca it was heavily hinted at in that New Years image, so it's safe to say that it'll be here in 2010. in reply to bryan_baca #
Every episode of Season 1 of Lost brings the awesome. When Sun reveals her english to everyone after the boat burns, so heartbreaking. #
Hey all you Netflix Watch Instantly Lovers: Monsters Inc is now available! http://bit.ly/5Fwz9u #
Also, Worlds Greatest Dad is now available on Netflix Watch Instantly: http://bit.ly/5Fwz9u #
@moiseschiu Did you get the War Trilogy set to review too? That one is worth unboxing as well, look on the interior of the empty box… in reply to moiseschiu #
@moiseschiu gotcha, I wasn't really hot on the orange cover for Che, but I like the two individual cover art. in reply to moiseschiu #
@FilmmakerMag Can't wait to hear your podcast! Get in touch if you need any tips/tricks regarding podcasting. in reply to FilmmakerMag #
@ffgrocery The White Chocolate Wonderful from the Peanut Butter & Co. … Freaking delicious. in reply to ffgrocery #
@drkiki you all are doing a fantastic job! I'm watching/listening right now. in reply to drkiki #
@slashfilm Good luck on the move! Safe travels in reply to slashfilm #
@moiseschiu I just posted some pictures of the set in the @CriterionCast twitter feed. in reply to moiseschiu #
@moiseschiu yeah, absolutely. in reply to moiseschiu #
@Matthew_Lucas totally agree. in reply to Matthew_Lucas #
Nerding out on Home Theater news from CES with Scott WIlkinson & Leo Laporte on Home Theater Geeks at: http://bit.ly/7EQg3J #
@Ihnatko while we are nowhere near as articulate as @ebertchicago, you can check out my @Criterion Podcast: @CriterionCast! in reply to Ihnatko #
@willschiff me too! I just got the Blu-ray over Black Friday for cheap! in reply to willschiff #
@willschiff We didn't take Sundance into consideration when I wrote up that schedule, so it may be pushed back a week or so… in reply to willschiff #
@Ihnatko If you're looking for an easy list of excellent @Criterion films on @instant_netflix check out @CriterionCast: http://bit.ly/77Ybup #
@slashfilm Are you guys driving from SF to LA? #
@slashfilm Are you taking the coast or going down the 5? in reply to slashfilm #
@slashfilm I love taking the coast when it's not all grey and rainy, it just takes freaking forever. The 5 is just so damned boring. in reply to slashfilm #
@Laremy when are you getting in? I think Rudie and Travis are flying in Wednesday, and taking the shuttle from Salt Lake to Park City. in reply to Laremy #
I'm at Perierra Crêperie (1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/7zUd0Q #
@festg I don't know anyone official, but their twitter is @Comic_Con in reply to festg #
@Laremy isn't Howl opening on Thursday? in reply to Laremy #
Dang, we are stuck under the tarp at Cartopia, until this rain let's up a piece. At least we have coffee and crepes to keep us company. #
@cjjc as much as I love that movie, they do stick out like a sore thumb. in reply to cjjc #
Broadcasting live right now with @Devindra from @slashfilmcast! Check us out at http://criterioncast.com/live #
@colinmeloy I wrote up a post with easy links to the recent additions over at @CriterionCast, check it out: http://bit.ly/77Ybup in reply to colinmeloy #
@colinmeloy If you ever want a join us on an episode of @CriterionCast, get in touch! in reply to colinmeloy #
A big thanks goes out to @Devindra for joining us on @CriterionCast tonight for our Sword of Doom discussion, it should be online Monday… #
Also, thanks to all of the people that joined us in the Ustream Chat for the live broadcast, it was a blast! #
I love the time right after a podcast to basically watch whatever I want, without any guilt surrounding me not watching what Im supposed to. #
@GWCChuck its like, all my homework is done for the week, and now I can let loose with something completely non-Criterion related. in reply to GWCChuck #
@jeffcannata did you get the Blu-ray? That is certainly on my list of "must owns", also, throwing out the invite for @CriterionCast again in reply to jeffcannata #
@jeffcannata I think that can be arranged in reply to jeffcannata #
Alright Trekkers, which season of TNG would you reach for without thinking about it? #
@DannyTRS dang, I wonder how many people will return that with more than one box checked. #
@FyodorFish sweet, thats what I'm going for then. in reply to FyodorFish #
@FyodorFish I've seen em all, but I love catching the reruns on TV, and I want someone to make the decision for me. in reply to FyodorFish #
@FyodorFish whoa! Season 3 is the season that is on in my area at 1am, Evolution is the 1st ep on the 1st disc, & it was on the other night! in reply to FyodorFish #
@Devindra but with Lost, if you cut out some of the episodes, you would miss key plot points, even on the lesser episodes! in reply to Devindra #
So, have some of a Best Buy gift card left, and I'm leaning towards getting an Eclipse box set, to get the tote. Which one should I go for? #
Alright, so I'm going back to Season 3 of TNG, starting with Evolution. I love when Sci-Fi challenges our thoughts on what is intelligence. #
@devincf I used to think that about Ghostbusters 2, it felt like I had dreamt the trailer, since it felt like ages before the movie released in reply to devincf #
@moviegeeks I can't wait to hear about all of your exploits from Travis and Rudie as they tag along with you guys at Sundance. I'm jealous! in reply to moviegeeks #
I love that Best Buy has HD-DVDs available to order on their website for near full price. Is no one monitoring their site? #
Whoa, Chief O'Brien is playing the cello in this Season 3 episode of TNG! I don't remember he played that instrument. #
@getsconed totally, we just bought two pizzas (the Carm. Onion and the Tomato and Basil I think?) last night, and wolfed them both down. in reply to getsconed #
Which Star Trek The Next Generation character gets the most screen time throughout the seven seasons? #
@DrewAtHitfix that Rosselllini box set is so freaking sweet. I tweeted some pictures of the set on the @CriterionCast feed earlier today. in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
Just updated the CriterionCast Schedule page for the next couple of months: http://criterioncast.com/schedule #
Just added Netflix links for all of the films on the http://criterioncast.com/schedule page, most of which are available on Watch Instantly. #
For those keeping track, I finished Lost season 1 at about 4am last night, we are now on episode 2 of Season 2. I love this re-watch! #
Just submitted my press info for SXSW! Fingers crossed. #
I know I say this about a lot of people, but Mr. Eko is my favorite character on Lost. At least for the moment. #
@jenyamato Do it! in reply to jenyamato #
@dukeforrest what happens on April 9th? in reply to dukeforrest #
Everytime I see Charlie's flashback to his youth, when he gets the piano, I think: Young Charlie looks exactly like Anakin Skywalker. #
Does anyone else have problems with their WordPress Theme, not saving the custom fields if you make changes to them? #
@dukeforrest I'll think about it, I had originally planned to pick Amarcord for that episode. in reply to dukeforrest #
@davechensky I think its because some don't see it as one slot on their list, but then have to choose which (or all) go on their top ten. in reply to davechensky #
@FyodorFish @headgeek666 I think it's technically Crisis on Two Earths, not Infinite. Not to get nerdy or anything… http://bit.ly/7d2SBy in reply to FyodorFish #
For those playing along at home, we just put in Disc 4 of Season 2 of Lost. This stuff just got real. #
Having full day's off to be lazy and re-watch Lost are making this go a lot faster, I should easily be ready for Lost at the Bagdad. #
This Sayid flashback episode has two epic moments: The first appearance of Ben. and a guest appearance by Clancy Brown, the coolest guy ever #
@rejects nice to see you've been so busy on @theauteurs ! in reply to rejects #
@DrewAtHitFix what exactly did the recorder do? Did the interview get corrupted? in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
@Vactor Justin, I love listening to your Mom's reviews. Especially on the Wire! #
@granulac Goodwill down on SE Grand, they have an excellent selection. in reply to granulac #
@Vactor you know, you can set iTunes to just check your podcasts, and download the new episodes in the background… in reply to Vactor #
@Vactor you should also be able to stream them right from Blip.tv or on our blog, so you don't have to wait for it to download. in reply to Vactor #
For those interested: Best Buy has all 5 seasons of Lost available to purchase for $19.99 per season on DVD, or $35 on Blu-ray! #
I just placed an order for season 5 of Lost on DVD at Best Buy, using remnants of gift cards, I'm excited, it's never been that cheap. #