- I'm at Movie Madness Video (4320 SE Belmont, SE 43rd Ave., Portland). http://4sq.com/8fmLBN #
- Check it out, the "Ryan as Batman" doll that @ms_charmaine is making: http://twitpic.com/1f0c64 #
- So Movie Madness didn't have any copies of FotR on Blu-ray left, but I did pick up Two Towers and Return of the King, and the Bakshi 'toon. #
- We're walking down to @whiffies for some post-bikeride sweets! Then it's time for some HD Tolkien action. #
- I know this isn't saying anything profound, but what if the gender roles were swapped in last nights SNL skit with Tina Fey and the kid? #
- I'm at Whiffies Fried Pies (1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/aM8BU #
- @Vactor Check it out, the "Ryan as Batman" doll that @ms_charmaine is making: http://twitpic.com/1f0c64 #
- Getting ready to watch Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings on Blu-ray, I am pretty excited right now. #
- So the picture in this new Blu-ray is much brighter, more colorful. I'm switching back and forth between this and the old DVD. #
- There do seem to be a lot of little white specks in the picture. Dust? Definitely not perfect. #ralphbakshilordoftherings #
- @RevGWCSean how many times have you seen it now? in reply to RevGWCSean #
- I think what's really lacking in the Bakshi Lord of the Rings is the sense of geography that Peter Jackson captured with New Zealand. #
- Middle Earth was clearly defined in Jacksons Trilogy, whereas in Bakshi's it feels disconnected, and vague. #
- @FatboyRoberts yes! The score is so much fun, and the voice casting is a lot of fun. Some of the same cast from the BBC Radio production. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
- @RevGWCSean did you see it in IMAX 3D? I still haven't seen it, but I hear that's the way to go. in reply to RevGWCSean #
- I forgot to show off my Zapp Brannigan that I scored from Missing Link. I was hoping for Zoidberg though… http://twitpic.com/1f0wyf #
- Adobe Creative Suite 5 | Webdesigner Depot http://bit.ly/bWJsoD #
- @capnleela yeah, I'm definitely going back for more. in reply to capnleela #
- Eesh, the Balrog design in this is so much lamer than I remembered. #bakshilordoftherings #
- Make Your Own Sriracha Chili Sauce [Cooking] http://bit.ly/a3oFpR #
- Here is a more completed Ryan / Batman doll, from @ms_charmaine, with boots and gloves: http://twitpic.com/1f1ajm #
- In "Oh! You Pretty Things" is David Bowie singing about mutants, when he says "gotta make way for the Homo Superior"? #
- Dang, I just put in the Two Towers Blu-ray, and I gotta say, extended or not, this movie looks freaking gorgeous. (cont) http://tl.gd/r549h #
- @MattGoldberg no problem, I just listened to the Clash of the Titans episode today, it was a lot of fun. Will definitely continue listening. in reply to MattGoldberg #
- @FatboyRoberts I think the EE has some character moments for Smeagol/Gollum that make it better for me. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
- @FatboyRoberts I guess if I had to choose between the two in a "which would I want to see in the theater again" I'd pick the theatricals… in reply to FatboyRoberts #
- @FatboyRoberts but being able to watch it at my own pace at home, I just can't get enough. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
- @FatboyRoberts yeah, @Rudie_Obias always complains about switching discs, but I love that stuff too. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
- This still has to be one of my favorite paintings of Batman ever. http://bit.ly/ac9RJL #
- @timbuel I first saw it in one of the Batman Black & White collections from the mid-late 90s. Alex Ross ftw. in reply to timbuel #
- Dudes, Treebeard looks freaking detailed as hell on Blu-ray. #
- One of my favorite Elseworlds books growing up, was a what if Batman became Green Lantern, In Darkest Knight: http://bit.ly/9Sn0Zw #
- Knowing that they built everything on that little rock make the helicopter shots swooping around Edoras so artistically rewarding. #
- RT @theauteursdaily: World premiere of newly restored versions of Fritz Lang's DIE NIBELUNGEN on April 27 in Berlin: http://bit.ly/czMTnp #
- Netflix Now Available on the Wii™ Console http://bit.ly/bNmLwU #
- Oh @Criterion, whatever happened with this potential Cronos release? http://twitpic.com/1f1qr9 #
- Dang @Criterion, the older "wacky" newsletter drawings 5 years ago didn't leave much to the imagination eh?
# - @russfischer I just started listening yesterday. Started with the latest, Clash of the Titans episode and I enjoyed it. in reply to russfischer #
- @Criterion so no Cronos until after the Hobbit is done? #
- In case you forgot my tweet last month, Duncan Jones' Moon was added to Netflix Watch Instantly today! http://bit.ly/basX45 #
- Sweet! I'm getting my Netflix Watch Instantly disc for the Wii tomorrow to test out. Yet another way I can watch movies instantly. #
- @JHoffman6 I wish I could go! Hopefully it wil make its way to Portland. in reply to JHoffman6 #
- [Blog Post] Janus Films Presents – Essential Art House Volume V – A Must Own Collection [DVD Box Set Review] http://bit.ly/cnHW3V #
- @tylermays I just may do that. I rode past it the other day and noticed the sign! Which day is it? in reply to tylermays #
- For tonight's @TribecaFilmFest preview on @CriterionCast, we present Tarik Saleh's Metropia: http://bit.ly/9EDh5W (@metropiamovie) #
- Dang, I have finally got our wibiya toolbar working again over on criterioncast.com. What a headache. #
- @scottEweinberg don't forget MOON! in reply to scottEweinberg #
- @headgeek666 what do you think about the subtitle font on the M Blu-ray? I found it harder to read, in the whites. in reply to headgeek666 #
- @scottEweinberg hmm, according to Tweetdeck, you didn't say that, but if we look at your web post, it's there: http://twitpic.com/1f9hi5 in reply to scottEweinberg #
- @scottEweinberg On tweetdeck, it got cut off at Gallipoli: http://bit.ly/bBL3zA http://twitpic.com/1f9hi5 #
- According to FeedFliks, Fraggle Rock the Animated Series should be hitting watch instantly today too: http://bit.ly/acuAxa #
- So my Lord of the Rings Blu-ray conclusion: I'm glad I rented them, I would have buyers remorse if I paid $60 for the set. #
- They did look amazing though, and the sound shook the apartment. #
- @JennaBusch do people shout "hellooooo nurse" back at you while you sing it? in reply to JennaBusch #
- NYTimes: Merchant Ivory Returns Without Its Merchant http://nyti.ms/djVoZn #
- In case you missed it earlier today, Hoop Dreams director Steve James talks about his new documentary on NPR: http://n.pr/bEiB3y #
- Is Fellini's La Dolce Vita in the public domain? @Criterion, you need to get on this! http://bit.ly/c5CGSv #
- I want this! RT: @BluRadar: Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind comes to Blu-ray July 14 http://bit.ly/boKIeq #bluray #
- @ErikDavis I still think they should have blown everyone away, and gone with Soderbergh. He can handle an ensemble cast really well. in reply to ErikDavis #
- @moiseschiu is it the Red Shoes? in reply to moiseschiu #
- @ThomasSpurlin good eye! in reply to ThomasSpurlin #
- The funniest book ever, you all need to own a copy of it to cheer you up when you're down: F U, Penguin: http://bit.ly/aV53qu #
- @MdellW @GreatWhiteSnark @Devindra Ant Man! #
- Time to test out Netflix Watch Instantly on the Wii! http://twitpic.com/1ffajh #
- Dang, I received a sweeeet package from Kino today, so many exciting upcoming releases! I really like their Blu-ray packaging. #
- I love the cover art for the upcoming Blu-ray of Wong Kar Wai's Happy Together. I'm still not crazy about the Battleship Potemkin artwork. #
- @fistfulofmedia I think it's the same. in reply to fistfulofmedia #
- Do any of you Criterion fans out there have any of the old "wacky" newsletter drawings from over the last 5 years saved on your computer? #
- I have about 30 of them, but I'm looking to complete the collection. #
- I'm at Movie Madness Video (4320 SE Belmont, SE 43rd Ave., Portland). http://4sq.com/8fmLBN #
- I just unlocked the "Local" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/asueB8 #
- I'm at Multnomah County Library – Belmont Branch (1038 SE 39th Avenue, at SE Taylor St, Portland). http://4sq.com/aCHsfH #
- RT @hulu: Fresh from @Criterion: Roman Polanski's first feature film, Knife in the Water http://hulu.com/w/4ad2 #
- Check out the current status of the Ryan / Batman doll: http://twitpic.com/1ffznw #
- I'm at Food Fight (1217 SE Stark St, at SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/4QcC2Z #
- I just unlocked the "Crunked" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9jMZz1 #
- I'm at Red and Black Cafe (400 SE 12th Avenue, SE Oak Street, Portland). http://4sq.com/8sC26t #
- @Vactor @timbuel what were you fantasy casting? #
- Alright all of you Google Reader fiends, how many Google Alerts do you have feeding in right now? #
- Dang, Netflix for the Wii is pretty impressive. The quality isn't perfect, but it's snappy. #
- Check out our latest episode, discussing Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout with special guest: @thepretension! http://bit.ly/anqNKe (@Criterion #10) #
- @RevGWCSean dude, there is a Iron Man 2 / Dr Pepper TV Spot. I think they made it specifically for you. "Suit me up." WIth Stan Lee cameo. #
- @RevGWCSean here is a link to the Iron Man / Dr Pepper Ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgKcAlFp-wo #
- @camsontheradio I don't have a PS3. in reply to camsontheradio #
- Whoa! Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory VS. Lost! #
- @devincf 10 out of 10? That jet pack flight across the city takes out a few points for me. in reply to devincf #
- @jamesrocchi talk about excess hyperbole in reply to jamesrocchi #
- For those coming out of Kick Ass screenings tonight, here is my review over on @CriterionCast, from #SXSW: http://bit.ly/9yst1S #
- Check out tonight's @TribecaFilmFest preview over on @CriterionCast – Alex Mar's American Mystic: http://bit.ly/9K8zDq #
- Wouldn't it be amazing if Gene Wilder showed up in next weeks episode of Lost? #
- @TheMovieGod @EricVespe have they ever used a piece of music/film like that in a "next week on Lost" preview before? It felt unique. #
- @devincf I thought maybe you had forgotten to switch to the fakebillington twitter account on your app. in reply to devincf #
- @thepretension that "hospital" theory seems to be one step closer to being true! #glee in reply to thepretension #
- @joshtyler will we get Oompa Loompas and Gene Wilder next week? in reply to joshtyler #
- @loquaciousmuse getting them to the hospital? in reply to loquaciousmuse #
- @DrewAtHitFix yeah, it was amazing. in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
- Look! It's done! #ryanasbatmandoll http://twitpic.com/1fh6jc #
- So does anyone think that Doctor Chang knew Hurley in the flashsideways universe, from before the island blew up? #
- RT @gizmodo Your Past and Future Tweets Will Be Archived At the Library of Congress – Library of c.. http://bit.ly/bvCDuu #
- @russfischer I caught a Lightning Bolt show in San Diego about 6 years ago, it was epic. in reply to russfischer #
- @EricDSnider are you going to the Babies screening tomorrow? in reply to EricDSnider #
- Something of interest: RT @CriterionCast: THE ONLY SON (Hitori musuko, 1936) – Yasujiro Ozu – Clip http://youtu.be/v4NwYfmceiM #
- Another amazing Ozu film to see: RT @CriterionCast: THERE WAS A FATHER (Chichi ariki, 1942) – Yasujiro Ozu Clip http://youtu.be/8C3hlkmgEZg #
- RT @CriterionCast: You may want to familiarize yourself with Sacha Guitry – Master of Disguise http://youtu.be/Hz9M4FEmopI #
- I'm at Barley Mill Pub (McMenamins) (1629 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 17th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/8MR5hx #
- Charmaine got the McMenamin Ale Sampler: http://twitpic.com/1fo1q0 #
- RT @TChed: For @geeksofdoom ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Beta Black Lotus On Ebay For $89,000 http://bit.ly/byCeN5 #
- @ThomasSpurlin I could never get into it, but my younger brother was/is a freaking badass player. in reply to ThomasSpurlin #
- @ThomasSpurlin I liked the art too, and the ideas contained within the cards, I just never had the patience. in reply to ThomasSpurlin #
- Agreed. RT @geeksofdoom: People need to be following @TheMovieGod. He's the soul of Geeks of Doom's movie coverage. And the fucking MAN! #
- So today I broke down, spent $1.99, and bought the WolframAlpha iPhone app. I freaking love it. #
- So according to WolframAlpha, today is the 54th anniversary of the first demonstration of the video cassette! An easy post for you bloggers. #
- You know, Yelp should add a tip calculator to their iPhone app. They seem to be easy to write… #
- Check out this sweet Chris Ware / Yasujiro Ozu illustration from a couple years back: http://bit.ly/cXYfmB #
- Look at this adorable drawing of Faye Wong from Chungking Express, by Adrian Tomine. http://twitpic.com/1foyz2 #
- RT @twitchfilm Featured: Ghibli Museum Visitors Only? http://bit.ly/cWTQTh #
- Falling asleep to the awesomeness that is TNG. Picard just got transported into his younger self, how will he get out of this one? #
- Several @Criterion directors and actors at this years Cannes Film Festival (Godard, Leigh, Kiarostami) http://bit.ly/b98Htl (@CriterionCast) #
- Oh man, Red Shoes and new Ozu! The @Criterion July titles are on their way! #
- Check out all of the July 2010 @Criterion Collection releases! http://bit.ly/awE05y #
- @CriterionRefs they're 524, and 525 in reply to CriterionRefs #
- @ColeAbaius my gf is obsessed with that comic. She even has a hand drawn illustration by the artist. in reply to ColeAbaius #
- Just added trailers for all of the July @Criterion releases: http://bit.ly/awE05y #
- RT @KinoLorber: We've updated the lineup of Kino's Ultimate Box Set Collection http://bit.ly/9mOeNT #
- Holy crap, Netflix Watch Instantly added over 100 items today. How to keep up? #
- Well it looks like there are only a small handful of things worth watching from today's Netflix Watch Instantly additions. #
- I think I like the new Black Narcissus cover more than the Red Shoes cover. #
- @bobfreelander Here are the july releases: http://bit.ly/awE05y As far as Netflix Watch Instantly goes: they just added Ken Burns Civil War in reply to bobfreelander #
- I'm at Regal Fox Tower 10 (846 SW Park Ave, at SW Park Avenue, Portland). http://4sq.com/6uNfRa #
- At an early press screening. Apparently I'm one of two people in Portland that want to see this movie. #
- Downtown at the Valhalla Sandwich Co. food cart, post-movie screening. http://twitpic.com/1fu9oq #
- Just added an edit to today's July Announcement, since @Criterion decided to change up the spine numbers: http://bit.ly/awE05y #
- RT @hulu: More Zatoichi from @Criterion? Yes, please! Get your blind swordsman fix with 18 titles in all: http://www.hulu.com/zatoichi #
- Having Thursday off has been really great, although this means I have to work tomorrow. #
- RT @TrakovskyFilm: Attention Seattle: "Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky" at the Northwest Film Forum this Sunday at 5PM! Please spread the word! #
- @TrakovskyFilm I'll put up a post about it. in reply to TrakovskyFilm #
- @EricDSnider it was nice running into you at the screening this morning! in reply to EricDSnider #
- @ThomasSpurlin I'd say wait for the box set, or maybe see if you can watch it on Hulu or iTunes… in reply to ThomasSpurlin #
- RT @colliderfrosty: My Interview with Weta Workshop’s Richard Taylor; Talks LORD OF THE RINGS Blu-ray, THE HOBBIT http://bit.ly/c1EWDn #
- Sweet! Peter Weller just popped out of nowhere on Fringe. SCREAMERS! I mean, RoboCop. #
- I don't know how I missed this, but Secret of the Grain was mentioned in the IFC/Criterion deal, way back in September: http://bit.ly/cpOk4T #
- It looks like the only IFC film that was mentioned initially that hasn't had a release announcement is Hirokazu Kore-Eda’s Still Walking. #
- Will we see a Fish Tank release in the Criterion Collection? All signs point to yes: http://bit.ly/c746Uq #
- @ThomasSpurlin yeah, it was fun times finding it. in reply to ThomasSpurlin #
- @ThomasSpurlin I had an epiphany when I realized that what we were looking at was actually the cross-fade between shots. in reply to ThomasSpurlin #
- If you love Peter Weller as RoboCop, you are going to FREAK OUT over tonight's episode of Fringe. #
- @ebertchicago There are also tons of @Criterion films available on Netflix Watch Instantly: http://bit.ly/bxED9u in reply to ebertchicago #
- In case you missed it, @Criterion announced their July 2010 Releases: http://bit.ly/awE05y #
- For tonight's @TribecaFilmFest 2010 Preview on @CriterionCast, we look at Andy Serkis in sex & drugs & rock & roll: http://bit.ly/9iCEzd #
- Just invited several of you awesome folks to Qrank, sorry if the Facebook posts are obnoxious. The game is addicting though. #
- @Marshy00 do you have an iPhone? Play trivia? in reply to Marshy00 #
- Thanks for the FollowFriday mentions! @ThomasSpurlin @inner_cinema #
- Thanks for the #FF @FatboyRoberts @BikerMike @TheMovieGod @Laremy @ropeofsilicon @ThePlaylist @FyodorFish @JerryD70 @FourHorsemen4 @gcdb #
- About to see Kick Ass again! (@ Cine Magic) http://4sq.com/56t8hI #
- So we just saw Kick Ass, and now Charmaine is cursing and talking about throwing dimes at annoying theater goers. #
- I gotta say, seeing it for a second time, I found myself completely bored, just waiting for the action sequences. #
- I'm at Whiffies Fried Pies w/ @getsconed. http://4sq.com/aM8BU #
- @isavedlatin89 totally agree, I had a lot of fun at the SXSW screening, but I guess I only needed to see it the one time. in reply to isavedlatin89 #
- I don't know if the music changed from SXSW, but I found the score pretty uninspired as well. The songs felt too obvious the 2nd time. #
- @lenadunham when is Tiny Furniture making it's way to Portland? I can't wait to share it with the folk up here. I loved it at SXSW. in reply to lenadunham #
- You know what's funny, all this talk of Kick Ass being too violent. On second viewing, I actually thought it was less so than I remembered. #
- @RadioConelrad it could be…. in reply to RadioConelrad #
- Does anyone know if the version of Kick Ass at SXSW was different from what is in theaters now? Maybe toned down? Different music? #
- It certainly does. RT @_deirdre: The ant/scorpion battle scene in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids may rival Clash of the Titans #
- I wish the movie had been all Big Daddy / Hit Girl. #kickass #
- @slashfilm I saw it at SXSW and really enjoyed it. Paid to see it again tonight and was bored. I don't think it holds up to repeat viewings. in reply to slashfilm #
- @Massawyrm I don't think it'll be a DVD that I'll want to own, maybe a rental to recapture my nostalgia down the line. #
- RT @amazondeals: Deal of the Day: $57.99 – Snowball USB Microphone from Blue Microphones http://tinyurl.com/7lnpkg #
- @jeffcannata and a Criterion Collection / Auteurs app! in reply to jeffcannata #
- RT @loquaciousmuse: Star Wars BluRay of all 6 movies w/ tons of newly found extra material coming, not really to announce date yet #c2e2 #
- @FatboyRoberts maybe they're referring to the deleted scenes previously on the behind the magic cd-roms? #c2e2 in reply to FatboyRoberts #
- You know, Lucasarts should seriously turn those Behind the Magic CD-Roms into an iPad application. #
- Diving into the second disc of the Wizard of Oz Blu-ray. This thing is freaking packed. #
- I'm at Multnomah County Library – Belmont Branch (1038 SE 39th Avenue, at SE Taylor St, Portland). http://4sq.com/aCHsfH #
- I'm at Fred Meyer (3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 39th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/o1vWa #
- What are your favorite Google Chrome Extensions? #
- In about an hour, we'll be broadcasting @CriterionCast #31 – Discussing Fellini's Amarcord: http://criterioncast.com/live #
- @CriterionRefs It's one I've never seen, and it's been one I've wanted to see for a long time. in reply to CriterionRefs #
- Ryan's podcasting fuel: http://twitpic.com/1gdgad #
- @jamesrocchi have you read the James Kochalka Monkey vs. Robot comics? in reply to jamesrocchi #
- @CriterionRefs you know it in reply to CriterionRefs #
- @moiseschiu Ozu fan right here! in reply to moiseschiu #
- @moiseschiu I've only started following him since starting the podcast, @foxtotally turned me onto him. Late Spring is a favorite. in reply to moiseschiu #
- Awesome! The latest update to the SexyBookmarks plug-in adds a Google Buzz button. #
- RT @CriterionCast: Hanging out in the chat room, until we begin broadcasting, join me! (Broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/6Y8O) #
- @matthewrex @film_girl we have links to all the criterion films on netflix over at http://criterioncast.com/netflix #
- RT @io9 The Great Delta Of Cthulhu, Whose Tentacles Reach Out Across The Land – geography – io9 http://bit.ly/a5OmNc #
- Just had an EPIC discussion of Fellini's Amarcord, moving on to Variations on a Theme… (Broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/6Y8O) #
- Just had a fun discussion about AI and Futurama, relating it to foolish sexual fantasies in Amarcord: http://criterioncast.com/live #
- @RadioConelrad sorry man, once we were done with the episode, I just stopped broadcasting. in reply to RadioConelrad #
- I think I may join @kevincarr and his live-tweeters, and re-watch Iron Man tonight, to refresh myself before Iron Man 2. #
- @Rudie_Obias BOGUS JOURNEY! in reply to Rudie_Obias #
- RT @CriterionCast: Singapore is hosting a Federico Fellini film retrospective: http://bit.ly/9XrAYF #
- @jackmdouglas we just watched Amarcord this week for the podcast, and it was amazing. in reply to jackmdouglas #
- This was one of my favorite Iron Man covers growing up as a kid, really inspiring: http://twitpic.com/1ghkc4 #
- For those nostalgic comic book lovers, this is my new favorite website: http://www.coverbrowser.com/ #
- How awesome would it be if we ever got an Amalgam Comics movie, would it be Ryan Reynolds or RDJ? http://twitpic.com/1ghm63 #
- I think this was the first comic book I remember buying on my own as a kid, in Tucson AZ: http://twitpic.com/1ghmpc #
- I think this was one of the first, and most influential issues of X-men that I ever bought: http://twitpic.com/1ghnpt #
- @janessapk Check out this old post from the AV Club, reviewing a Root Beer vodka: http://bit.ly/afet3I in reply to janessapk #
- RT: @theauteursdaily: RT @ThePlaylist 'Tree Of Life' Has Secret Screening In Austin, Is '97% Done,' Won't Make Cannes http://bit.ly/brVi0I #
- @moiseschiu Best Buy has been doing that a lot lately for @Criterion titles. Can they get in trouble for that? in reply to moiseschiu #
- First pic of Idris Elba as Heimdall? Not really, but damn, Stringer Bell, you'd get beat up wearing that. http://bit.ly/9LVprj #
- @mtgilchrist I think you may want to check your yahoo account. I just got a potential spam link from you via email. #
- RT: @EricVespe: Note to DVD/BR collectors: Blockbusters have used BRs starting at $6.99 and a 5 for $20 used DVD sale going on #
- RT @io9 The Amount Of Free Scifi TV On Hulu Is Mind-Boggling – Television – io9 http://bit.ly/ccIclN #
- Check out our latest Disc 2 of @CriterionCast with special guest @thepretension! We discuss what's been on our screens. http://bit.ly/9gQDP3 #
