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Title: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 16, 2003, 06:18:19 PM
*******FOR UPDATED NEWS, PLEASE SEE LAST PAGE********





Ok, annoucements have come for the April releases from the Criterion Collection, along with other things. This isn't confirmed by Criterion Collection website but dvdtalk has this:

Coming on 04/29/03:

The White Shiek ($29.95): Federico Fellini's 1952 comedy about a young woman dreaming of a comic-book hero who can make her happier than her new husband.

The Adventures Of Antoine Doinel Box Set ($99.95): A 5-disc set covering four features by Francois Truffaut, detailing the multi-movie adventures of a character based on the director himself. Beginning with The 400 Blows (1959) and continuing through the 1960s and 70s with the short film Antoine and Colette and the features Stolen Kisses, Bed and Board? and Love on the Run, Truffaut collaborated with actor Jean-Pierre Leaud to create a long-running cinematic character and follow him through marriage, children, divorce and adulthood.

and then there are these links to the pre order of these movies from dvdplanet.com:


www.dvdplanet.com/product...format=DVD

www.dvdplanet.com/product...format=DVD

Next does come news from Criterion Collection itself of three dvds that are going to see the light of day come this late fall, and this for me personally is huge news because it contains two movies that are on the top of my list of movies to see.

Criterion Honors the Centennial of Ozu's Birth

In honor of the 100-year anniversary of the birth of renowned Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu (b: December 12, 2003; d: December 12, 1963), Criterion has acquired several of his most highly-regarded films. Among the Ozu films slated for DVD release in 2003 and 2004 are such classics as Floating Weeds, Early Summer, and Tokyo Story. Look for the first of Criterion's upcoming Ozu titles in the fall of 2003. Look also for an Ozu theatrical retrospective, travelling the world in 2003 and appearing as part of the 2003 New York Film Festival (Oct. 5 - Nov. 6).

Then there are some rumors that have been pushed with air of truth to it. It has been rumored that some Fox titles will be making their way to the Criterion Collection - namely Russ Meyer's "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls"; Robert Altman's "3 Women" and Akira Kurosawa's "Kagemusha". These three movies were rumored together part of a deal between the two companies. With Beyond the Valley of the Dollls, someone wrote an email to Roger Ebert (screenwriter of the film) if he going to do anything for the dvd release. Roger Ebert responded in an interview that a live discussion of BVD that included him was recorded for Criterion. This is a majoy indication that these dvds are going forth.

Also for more news on Ebert's front, when he was asked if he was doing any more commentaries, he said he had a commentary coming out for Casablanca and was going to do one for Ozu's Floating Weeds!

I AM FUCKING PUMPED BEYOND BELIEF.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: xerxes on January 22, 2003, 01:53:53 AM
wow, 'tokyo story' and 'kagemusha.'  i am very much looking forward to seeing them on DVD. yay for me!  :P
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 10, 2003, 10:14:16 PM
Here are links to the covers for almost all the Trauffaut films. Personally, I love the idea for the films as it shows one man's life as it grows and how the cover tries to convey that idea itself:

The 400 Blows w/ Antoine and Colette

www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/5_box_348x490.jpg

Stolen Kisses

www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/186_box_348x490.jpg

Bed and Board

www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/187_box_348x490.jpg

Love on the Run

www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/188_box_348x490.jpg


Then there is a very good cover and info for a very early subpar Fellini film, The White Sheik:

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=189

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on February 11, 2003, 09:08:21 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetHere are links to the covers for almost all the Trauffaut films. Personally, I love the idea for the films as it shows one man's life as it grows and how the cover tries to convey that idea itself:

The 400 Blows w/ Antoine and Colette
Stolen Kisses
Bed and Board
Love on the Run

Looking forward to these.  The covers look like J. Crew catalogs, but they're still nice.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 11, 2003, 10:13:10 PM
full info for the Trauffaut box set:

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=185

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Teen Wolf on February 11, 2003, 11:20:58 PM
You're right about the J Crew look... my sister gets that catalogue. I'm so fucking excited about the Doinel series, though. All I gotta say is About fucking time!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 19, 2003, 10:02:18 PM
Criterion to Release Wrong Men & Notorious Women: Five Hitchcock Thrillers 1935-1946

Criterion is currently preparing Wrong Men & Notorious Women: Five Hitchcock Thrillers 1935-1946, a single-package gift set containing The 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes, Rebecca, Spellbound, and Notorious, to be sold together at a reduced price. The individual releases of these five titles will continue to be available separately, featuring the same transfers and extras as the discs in the gift pack. Look for Wrong Men & Notorious Women: Five Hitchcock Thrillers 1935-1946 in May.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 19, 2003, 10:09:07 PM
I guess I would cream my pants, if I didn't have them all already. File under "Double Dipping Makes Sphinx MacGuffin Sad."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on February 19, 2003, 11:03:50 PM
What's with this whole creaming pants thing? I've been meaning to ask for a long time because I think I've been left in the dark.

Anyway, the plot description alone of The White Sheik is almost cool enough for me to blind buy it. That movie sounds awesome.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 19, 2003, 11:10:55 PM
Quote from: ebeaman69What's with this whole creaming pants thing? I've been meaning to ask for a long time because I think I've been left in the dark.

I'm sure MacGuffin is working on this redirect as we speak. It could be his magnum opus.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 20, 2003, 02:49:50 AM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman
Quote from: ebeaman69What's with this whole creaming pants thing? I've been meaning to ask for a long time because I think I've been left in the dark.

I'm sure MacGuffin is working on this redirect as we speak. It could be his magnum opus.

http://xixax.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=276

http://xixax.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=130

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 20, 2003, 12:15:44 PM
don't ebeam, it is a movie that can only really be appreciated and liked by hard core enthusiasts of Fellini himself, like me who get giddy when any of his films get royal treatment though we identify fellini has made some of the best films ever, and some of the worst ever. White Shiek isn't one of the worst ever, but its a film in Fellini's early day where very little sign of his mastery was evident. Even La Strada, a good film, but very overrated when being called "a classic", is with only some small signs of the director's mastery.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 20, 2003, 02:25:51 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpetit is a movie that can only really be appreciated and liked by hard core enthusiasts of Fellini himself, like me

:?  Well, I bet Picolas would understand it, and he'd probably give you a new perspective, like.. what's with the giant octopus?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 24, 2003, 10:25:24 PM
There are rumors swirling around that along with the Trauffaut box set and The White Sheik, Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru may also be released for that month as well. Rumors for now, though. This would be a major release considering it is the biggest Kurosawa film maybe ever and the biggest to not get a dvd release yet. Stay tuned.....

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on February 24, 2003, 11:49:41 PM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman.. what's with the giant octopus?

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liveandlearn.com%2Feden%2Foctopus.jpg&hash=717df013bf4bd0977da9ee1d48c67d3da1209eee)

what isn't with the octopus?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: xerxes on February 26, 2003, 03:51:14 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThere are rumors swirling around that... Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru may also be released...
~rougerum

that is the best thing i've ever heard... please tell me it's true
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 26, 2003, 05:18:25 PM
I don't know if April will be the month (that will be found out soon if true) but various news reports have said that a dvd of Ikiru is expected for release sometime this year, with Criterion being the likely candidate to release. Even that is hopeful because I am dying dying to get my hands on this movie.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 26, 2003, 07:03:26 PM
The Digital Bits has confirmed that Wellspring will finally release their Ran: Masterworks Edition on DVD on 4/15 (SRP $34.98 ). This is the same disc that was previously available only in the Kurosawa DVD Collection box set from Amazon. It features anamorphic widescreen video, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, audio commentary by Peter Grilli, audio commentary by Steven Prince), English subtitles, a restoration demo, the European trailer, the home video trailer, filmographies, production notes and weblinks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 26, 2003, 07:07:22 PM
i ordered that box set off someone from ebay a few months ago and it hasn't come in......am i fucked?

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on February 26, 2003, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpeti ordered that box set off someone from ebay a few months ago and it hasn't come in......am i fucked?

~rougerum

not if you complain to ebay. they'll get him to send it or refund your money.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Duck Sauce on February 26, 2003, 08:00:02 PM
Thank god for a new Ran. I had never seen a DVD where both parts of there was only 1 letterbox bar at the bottom.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 28, 2003, 02:07:26 AM
Rounding out this week's news, Criterion has just announced two new additions to their ever-expanding collection, due May 13th. First up is another Akira Kurosawa classic, Throne of Blood. Coming complete in a newly-remastered transfer with the original Japanese mono track, extras include an audio commentary by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck, a new essay by Stephen Prince, two alternative subtitle translations, and the trailer. Retail is $39.95.

Paired with the Kurosawa epic is Quai Des Orfevres, also presented in a newly-remastered transfer with its original French mono track, plus French television interview excerpts with director Henri-Georges Clouzot and the cast, plus the film's original theatrical trailer. Retail is $29.95.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: xerxes on February 28, 2003, 03:20:34 AM
so no ikiru news mac???
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: THC on March 01, 2003, 10:16:40 AM
What about "3 Women"?  Isn't anyone excited about that?  I can't wait.  This is the first time I have heard this rumour and I am thrilled.  The movie was never even released on VHS and I have never seen it.   Now if only Criterion could get the rights to the rest of Altman's films that have been disrespected by all of the studios that own them.  Shame on them.  I would like to see "Secret Honour" (it was a Criterion laserdisc) and I would love a DVD copy of "Short Cuts" (also a Criterion laserdisc).
:)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on March 01, 2003, 10:51:11 AM
Quote from: THCWhat about "3 Women"?  Isn't anyone excited about that?  I can't wait.  This is the first time I have heard this rumour and I am thrilled.  The movie was never even released on VHS and I have never seen it.   Now if only Criterion could get the rights to the rest of Altman's films that have been disrespected by all of the studios that own them.  Shame on them.  I would like to see "Secret Honour" (it was a Criterion laserdisc) and I would love a DVD copy of "Short Cuts" (also a Criterion laserdisc).
:)

I've always wanted to see 3 Women myself for some reason, don't really know why. I am an Altman fan (excluding Gosford Park and Dr. T) and I just think it looks like a cool movie, it's oddly intriguing. I'm pretty damn excited but, at the same time, worried that it's just a rumor. I really hope it's true!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: phil marlowe on March 01, 2003, 11:06:14 AM
Why is it that everyone is dizzing Gosford Park? I haven't seen it, but i've allways heard it should be awesome...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on March 01, 2003, 11:32:27 AM
Quote from: Phil MarloweWhy is it that everyone is dizzing Gosford Park? I haven't seen it, but i've allways heard it should be awesome...

It should have been but it really wasn't in my eyes. I hate to sound like a lazy critic but....it was just boring. I love The Long Goodbye and MASH and Nashville and Mccabe & Mrs. Miller.

Gosford Park and Dr T are the only two altman films I've seen that I truly didn't like.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cecil on March 01, 2003, 11:32:53 AM
i thought it was only barely above average
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on March 01, 2003, 12:06:58 PM
The only parts I liked in Gosford Park were the parts where Maggie Smith makes out with Vin Diesel.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on March 01, 2003, 12:34:09 PM
"Gosford Park" is wonderful, but it took me a second viewing to realize that. But I hated "Cookie's Fortune" (I even liked "Gingerbread Man" better). And "Ready To Wear," the only good parts were the Julia Roberts/Tim Robbins sections.


Proud owner of the Criterion Short Cuts laser.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Duck Sauce on March 01, 2003, 12:42:24 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin"Gosford Park" is wonderful, but it took me a second viewing to realize that. But I hated "Cookie's Fortune" (I even liked "Gingerbread Man" better). And "Ready To Wear," the only good parts were the Julia Roberts/Tim Robbins sections.

I actually hated Gingerbread Man and liked Cookie's Fortune.... Probably because CF was sort of gentle and laid back while GBM seemed like an original Showtime movie...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: phil marlowe on March 01, 2003, 12:58:18 PM
Quote from: bonanzatazThe only parts I liked in Gosford Park were the parts where Maggie Smith makes out with Vin Diesel.

Now there's a reason to go see it. And another wonderful film he did was the player. Just pure awesome.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 07, 2003, 07:23:05 PM
OK, more news, with Kurosawa titles and Todd Haynes headlining:

Todd Haynes has confirmed, at a screening of All that Heaven Allows at UC Santa Barbara, that he did an interview or a commentary (source couldn't remember) for the movie, Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, which is likely to be a Criterion dvd release.

The woman doing the new subtitles for the upcoming Throne of Blood Criterion dvd by Kurosawa, has confirmed that she has also re subtitled 6 other Kurosawa films for Criterion, with one already being in the collection but likely being rereleased: Seven Samuari, Ikiru, Stray Dog, The Bad Sleep Well, Drunken Angels and I Live in Fear. These new subtitles are being printed onto newly restored prints for a traveling reptrospective of Kurosawa films and also for release on dvd with the Kurosawa/Mifune focus section at the website.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: xerxes on March 07, 2003, 08:36:47 PM
that was a great retrospective, although i wished they kept it around a little longer... each film only played about one or two days here, so i only got to see a couple of them


...criterion better get moving with those releases
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on March 12, 2003, 10:04:52 AM
Quote from: MacGuffinCriterion has just announced two new additions to their ever-expanding collection, due May 13th. First up is another Akira Kurosawa classic, Throne of Blood. Coming complete in a newly-remastered transfer with the original Japanese mono track, extras include an audio commentary by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck, a new essay by Stephen Prince, two alternative subtitle translations, and the trailer. Retail is $39.95.

Paired with the Kurosawa epic is Quai Des Orfevres, also presented in a newly-remastered transfer with its original French mono track, plus French television interview excerpts with director Henri-Georges Clouzot and the cast, plus the film's original theatrical trailer. Retail is $29.95.

Cover art:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ©brad on March 12, 2003, 01:00:39 PM
Quote from: Duck Sauce
Quote from: MacGuffin"Gosford Park" is wonderful, but it took me a second viewing to realize that. But I hated "Cookie's Fortune" (I even liked "Gingerbread Man" better). And "Ready To Wear," the only good parts were the Julia Roberts/Tim Robbins sections.

I actually hated Gingerbread Man and liked Cookie's Fortune.... Probably because CF was sort of gentle and laid back while GBM seemed like an original Showtime movie...

i actually just watched the gingerbread man for the first time ther other day and really enjoyed it. pretty good thriller. gosford park gets better everytime u watch it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 17, 2003, 07:29:23 PM
Two films by the Italian director Ermano Olmi, at spine number 194 and 195 have been announced by Criterion. The first, an announced one, Il Posto and the second, I Findanzanti. Here are the covers Criterion will be going with:

Il Posto: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/full_cover_display.asp?id=194

I Findazanti: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/full_cover_display.asp?id=195

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: sphinx on March 17, 2003, 07:35:57 PM
wraa...this #200 business is driving me crazy...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pedro on March 17, 2003, 08:31:53 PM
Nice avatar....beautiful dog.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 26, 2003, 04:22:25 PM
Ali: Fear Eats The Soul is confirmed for a summer release.....possible #200 spine? But confirmation also goes for another director being involved in the dvd.

Todd Haynes Interview To Appear on Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

A new video interview with celebrated director Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven; Velvet Goldmine;Safe) will be included on Criterion's upcoming DVD of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's classic Ali: Fear Eats the Soul. In it, Haynes discusses Fassbinder's importance as a filmmaker, his influence on Haynes' work, and the influence of Douglas Sirk on both directors (Sirk's All That Heaven Allows served as an inspiration for both Ali: Fear Eats the Soul and Haynes' Far From Heaven). Look for Criterion's DVD of Ali: Fear Eats the Soul this summer.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 29, 2003, 09:26:23 PM
Looks like we may be seeing two films from Alain Resnais in June from The Criterion Collection. Facets is reporting that "Night and Fog" and "Hiroshima, Mon Amour" may get released. Speculation though, suggests that "Night and Fog" may be a HVE release instead of Criterion. But this is major news on the world cinema level, and will likely have me revisit Hiroshima to see if I can get more out of it than I did with the crappy vhs edition I saw. Rumor still, folks.

Edit, Facets has removed listings of both films from website completely. Instead of debunking the rumor, for Criterion, it only makes it all the more likely Criterion will be releasing these titles. Criterion likely pressured them to pull it.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 01, 2003, 12:00:46 PM
Both Resnais films have been confirmed for a June release By the answer man, John Mulvaney, with dvdplanet stating this for special features on Hiroshima, Mon Amour:

Special Features:
New high-definition digital transfer; Audio commentary by film historian Peter Cowie; 1961 Cinepanorama interview with Alain Resnais; Archival interview footage of Emmanuelle Riva; Excerpts from Duras' annotations to the screenplay; Music and effects track; New essay by Kent Jones; New and improved English subtitle translation; Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition.

look for cover art and more details to be up on the website this week.

Also, full descriptions of the two Olmi films are now up at the website:

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=194  IL POSTO

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=195 I FIDANZATI

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on April 01, 2003, 12:28:09 PM
Getting back to "Ali".. I must say again that I'm disappointed I purchased the VHS knowing its not going to be released on DVD.. that the first and last time that happens. the subtitles are weird and I would just adore the DVD so much more.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 01, 2003, 08:12:50 PM
OK, official info for three June releases are up and spine number #200 is nearing. Here they are:

ALI: FEAR EATS THE SOUL #198 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=198

NIGHT AND FOG #197 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=197

HIROSHIMA, MON AMOUR #196 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=196

Speaking on level of importance, Criterion is definitely moving into more important release of world cinema. I've been personally waiting years to see Ali: Fear Eats The Soul and Hiroshima, Mon Amour is one of the three founding movies of the French New Wave. One of the others, The 400 Blows, is getting released this April. I'm pretty sure the most obvious #200 guess would have to be The Rules of the Game, which stands as one of the most famous movies of world cinema in general and is being confirmed to getting released this summer. It is becoming an interesting for Criterion, especially with the greatest works by one of the masters of cinema, Yasijuo Ozu, promised for this year and maybe even some more Ingmar Bergman titles. Rumor on the Bergman titles is that a box set may be approaching, being the "Faith" trilogy, including the titles, "Winter Light", "The Silence" and "Through a Glass Darkly". Should be a good year.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 15, 2003, 10:12:22 PM
Roger Ebert Commentary to Appear on Floating Weeds

Esteemed film critic Roger Ebert will contribute audio commentary to Criterion's upcoming DVD release of Yasujiro Ozu's classic Floating Weeds (Ukigusa, 1959). Also included in this release will be Ozu's original, silent The Story of Floating Weeds (Ukigusa monogatari, 1934). The release of Criterion's Floating Weeds will follow the the celebration of Ozu's centennial at this year's New York Film Festival.

Great news considering for me, he is one of the only reasons actually to listen to any commentary. I've never actually fully listened to any commentary besides his two (Dark City, Citizen Kane) because I'm not very good in attention span on listening to someone talk about a movie when I rather just be watching it. And usually, what they say is never that interesting and revealing in more bad ways than anything else to the movie. And yes, that does mean I've never listened to an entire PTA commentary. Actually, I've never gotten past 20 minutes on one of his.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 15, 2003, 10:33:30 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Great news considering for me, he is one of the only reasons actually to listen to any commentary. I've never actually fully listened to any commentary besides his two (Dark City, Citizen Kane) because I'm not very good in attention span on listening to someone talk about a movie when I rather just be watching it. And usually, what they say is never that interesting and revealing in more bad ways than anything else to the movie. And yes, that does mean I've never listened to an entire PTA commentary. Actually, I've never gotten past 20 minutes on one of his.

~rougerum

I'm just the opposite.  Even if I rent a movie that turns out not to be very good, I listen to the commentary if I have time.  Some commentaries, of course, are crap, but I turn those off pretty quickly.

Listen to the Bogdanovich commentary on CK.  It's pretty good.  Didn't he personally know Orson Welles?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: russiasusha on April 15, 2003, 10:47:47 PM
QuoteRoger Ebert Commentary to Appear on Floating Weeds

He just came here, colorado University in Boulder, last week doing his commentary of floating weeds.  It was pretty cool, but he let other people comment on it which was absolutly worthless.  I ended up leaving only after the first five minutes because those people were just annoying.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Camel Lights on April 15, 2003, 11:46:46 PM
Quote from: Ravi
Listen to the Bogdanovich commentary on CK.  It's pretty good.  Didn't he personally know Orson Welles?

Yes. Buy this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/030680834X/qid=1050468166/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/103-0745678-6047068?v=glance&s=books&n=507846) book. It's great.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2003, 07:11:19 AM
I listened to 10 minutes of Bogdonavich's commentary and shut if off after he took so long between talking so I felt like I was watching the movie more than him and when he talked, he just interrupted my viewing experience.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: EL__SCORCHO on April 16, 2003, 05:03:24 PM
[/quote]


Listen to the Bogdanovich commentary on CK.  It's pretty good.  Didn't he personally know Orson Welles?[/quote]


Welles lived on and off in Bogdanovich's house on and off for a few years of his life. Bogdanovich even has a few  unproduced shooting scripts that Welles just left in his house.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: dufresne on April 17, 2003, 02:05:43 AM
the Bogdonovich commentary on Citizen Kane is pretty good.  

and i'm glad to see all the other Ebert fans here.  he is by far my favorite.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 26, 2003, 06:57:19 PM
Criterion is turning out likely have a great year. First, comes the official news that Criterion will be releasing Ikiru this year. Here is the news report, courtesy of DVDFile:

More Kurosawa - 12:01am

Home Vision Entertainment, one of the leading distributors of foreign and classic films on DVD, announced at the 38th Chicago International Film Festival Critic's Choice on October 10th that they will be releasing Akira Kurosawa's classic Ikiru in 2003. Roger Ebert hosted a screening of the acclaimed drama at the festival, and remarked "I first saw Ikiru in 1960 or 1961... Over the years I have seen Ikiru every five years or so, and each time it has moved me, and made me think."

"Criterion has not yet announced any definitive specs or a street date for the release, but based on their past Kurosawa DVD releases, this should be another winner. Watch this space in the coming weeks for more..."


And now the hints from Sphinx's fav man, Jon Mulvaney, who gave them in a recent interview to other titles that will be hitting shelves this year. This is courtesy and an excerpt of a recent interview he did with a fan site of Criterion:

"We have high hopes that the second half of the year will see the release of a number of long-awaited, long labored over titles, as well as a box of Swedes, three German women, two American psychos, an old man, a devil, and a club-footed hunchback king."

Now, the people at the fansite then went down the possibilities of what those hints could be exactly referring to, some are obvious but some mysterious. Here is what they got:

A box of Swedes = Ingmar Bergman's Faith Trilogy ("Through a Glass Darkly", "Winter Light", & "The Silence")

Three German women =  the Fassbinder films Lola, The Marriage of Maria Bruan, and Veronika Voss.

Two American psychos = The Honeymoon Killers? F for Fake?

Club-footed hunchback king = Richard III.

a devil = The Devil and Daniel Webster? Equinox?

old man = Ikiru (confirmed)

ones with question marks seem more toss ups while ones without have been suspected for a while and likely are correct.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: sphinx on April 26, 2003, 07:31:38 PM
where are those two soderbergh titles!  gimme gimme gimme
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 29, 2003, 02:17:31 PM
Looks like some releases for July were momentarily announced over the Home Vision site then promptly removed. The three movies are as follow:

Shohei Imamura's "The Pornographers"
"The Honeymoon Killers"
"Umberto D"

Umberto D really is the classic one of these three and the others, especially The Pornographers, are fairly unkown. With the release of the Japanese film release of The Pornographers, Criterion may be delving even more into older Japanese cinema considering many Ozu movies are getting released this year too. The Honeymoon Killers is a confirmation to a titled already believed to be coming anytime soon.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on May 05, 2003, 11:08:45 AM
Van Sant's 'Gerry' is gonna be Criterion. Hooray!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on May 06, 2003, 12:37:40 PM
The Los Angeles Times reviewed the Truffaut "Antoine Doinel" box set:

Inside the mind of a master
With 'The 400 Blows,' director François Truffaut and his screen alter ego were off and running. Now they're together again in a new five-disc package.

Criterion's remarkable new five-disc "The Adventures of Antoine Doinel" DVD set offers indelible insight into the psyche of the late French director François Truffaut. The set features all five of Truffaut's films that explore the life and loves of his semiautobiographical character, Antoine Doinel, whom he introduced in his landmark first feature, "The 400 Blows," in 1959 and bid farewell to in his 1979 comedy "Love on the Run."

However, during the two decades between the first and last films, Truffaut matured and evolved, whereas Doinel remained the ultimate Peter Pan, a charming child-man who refused to grow up. Even in an interview conducted shortly after the release of "Love on the Run," Truffaut confessed he was dissatisfied with the film and Doinel's evolution. His alter ego, Truffaut acknowledged, had turned into a portrait of a failure. And Jean-Pierre Léaud, who played Doinel, is so linked to the role that he ran into typecasting problems.

Truffaut, who was born in 1932, had a rough childhood. Unloved by his parents, Truffaut found solace in the cinema and would spend more time at film clubs and Parisian movie theaters than at school. Though an avid reader, he quit school at 14, and the following year began his own film club and met his mentor, critic André Bazin. The older man even came to Truffaut's aid when he was jailed for deserting the army. Shortly after his release from prison in 1953, Truffaut began writing for the landmark publication Cahiers du Cinema. Truffaut, along with such future filmmakers as Jean-Luc Godard, extolled the virtues of directors whom they considered auteurs — Alfred Hitchcock, Nicholas Ray and John Ford, for example — who put their personal stamp on their films.

At age 27, he made his first feature-length film, "The 400 Blows," which put Truffaut on the international map. The haunting, humanistic drama revolved around 14-year-old Antoine — virtually ignored by his parents and misunderstood by his teachers — who enters into petty crime and eventually is sent to a bleak reform school. Antoine's oblique gaze into the camera in the final freeze-frame of the film is just one reason he has intrigued and fascinated audiences and critics for the past 44 years.

The first disc of the DVD set, which retails for $100, includes a new digital transfer of "The 400 Blows" and two audio commentaries: an overanalytic discussion with cinema professor Brian Stonehill and a far more satisfying one with Truffaut's lifelong friend Robert Lachenay. There's also terrific, rare audition footage with Léaud and his co-stars Patrick Auffay and Richard Kanayan and newsreel footage of Léaud at the Cannes screening of "The 400 Blows."

The disc also includes an interview from a French TV program with Truffaut discussing the origins of Antoine and another TV interview in which he talks about the box office in America for "The 400 Blows" and gives his own critical impression of the film.

Rounding out the disc is a new transfer of "Antoine and Colette," the second chapter in the saga — a short film that appeared in the 1962 omnibus film "Love at Twenty." This time around, teenage Doinel is out of reform school, living on his own and falling in love for the first time with a beautiful young woman (Marie-France Pisier), who sees him more as a friend.

By the time Truffaut made his third Antoine Doinel film, the enchanting 1968 "Stolen Kisses," he was 35, the father of two daughters and one of the top international directors. Unlike the first two Antoine films, "Stolen Kisses" is far sunnier and funnier. It is also the first shot in color. In this outing, the sweet but clueless Antoine is dishonorably discharged from the army, back in Paris and looking for work. He ends up at a detective agency, where he proves to be one of the most inept shamuses in the City of Light.

The DVD of "Stolen Kisses" features a crisp new digital transfer and an introduction by film historian Serge Toubiana, who discusses the turmoil going on in the film community in France in 1968. Henri Langlois was fired as director of the Cinematheque Français that year, which caused several filmmakers and actors — including Truffaut and Léaud — to protest. There's newsreel footage of one of the protests that turned violent and promotional spots and newsreel footage from that tumultuous year in France.

Two years later, Truffaut revisited Antoine in the bittersweet comedy "Bed and Board." This time, the perplexed Antoine is married, expecting his first child and still attempting to find gainful employment. But his life threatens to unravel when he becomes involved with a beautiful Japanese woman.

Besides a new digital transfer, the disc features behind-the-scenes footage of Truffaut directing a comedic scene with Léaud, as well as an interview with the director and co-star Claude Jade. Truffaut and co-writer Bernard Revon appear in a documentary in which they illustrate how they get their ideas for their scripts and the soft-spoken Léaud appears in a rare TV interview, discussing Truffaut and Antoine.

When "Bed and Board" was released, both Truffaut and Léaud said the book was finished on Antoine Doinel. But Truffaut admitted it was difficult to give him up, and nine years later he unfortunately decided to resurrect Antoine for "Love on the Run." The final chapter finds Antoine divorced, a semi-successful novelist and an incurable romantic. As he pursues a new woman, a young record store sales clerk, he encounters previous loves and examines his life via flashbacks of the other films. "Love on the Run," however, plays more like a clip episode of a TV reunion special, and Léaud, who seems tired and bloated, lacks the charm and passion of the previous four films.

Like the others, "Love on the Run" features a new digital transfer, a TV interview with Truffaut and the film's co-star and co-writer Marie-France Pisier and an excerpt from a 1980 French TV show in which Truffaut talks about his disappointment with the film.

The fifth disc of the collection includes a lovely new transfer of "Les Mistons," Truffaut's acclaimed 1957 short film about adolescent boys, with informative commentary by then-assistant director and future writing collaborator Claude de Givray and an early TV interview with Truffaut.

Truffaut died of a brain tumor in 1984 at age 52. Léaud, who turns 59 today, suffered a nervous breakdown after the death of his mentor. The actor, though, seems to have recovered from his personal problems and continues to work, most notably in the acclaimed 1996 film "Irma Vep." But to the international film world, he will always be known as Antoine Doinel.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on May 06, 2003, 12:54:10 PM
oh boy o' boy
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 06, 2003, 01:23:40 PM
Two new ones officially announced, including a classic major work:

UMBERTO D
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=201

THE HONEYMOON KILLERS
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=200

and yes, #200 does belong to the Honeymoon Killers. The important release though is Umberto D, which not only has one of the best covers by Criterion ever imo, but also has a great extra feature with an essay by my favorite writer, Umberto Eco, on the film. This is a definite buy for me.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 06, 2003, 01:37:18 PM
GT, I hadn't really heard about Umberto D until today (I mean, I've heard the title mentioned, but never knew anything about the movie). I just went to the Criterion website & read the synopsis. Sounds great! Now, I love to buy flicks I've never seen before, but this disc will probably cost. Would you recommend getting it, or should I preview a shitty VHS copy first?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 06, 2003, 03:07:40 PM
Honestly buy it. It really is a must have kind of movie and even if you aren't use to it on first viewing and/or put off by the pure simplicity of Italian Neo Realism at first, it is nice to have to watch on future times and be able to let the story grow on you. And if you buy it from a website like www.deepdiscountdvd.com you can get a good deal like it being a little over $20. Take a chance and buy it!

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 06, 2003, 03:34:15 PM
Cool, thanks, I will.

I've got a place I order from that has amazing DVD sales about 4 times a year, usually their Criterion's are about 20% off. Check it out: www.cnl.com

(canadian $'s)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 06, 2003, 08:14:34 PM
Big annoucement from the new Criterion catalog that lists titles and spine numbers for them. Here is how the picture looks on the future:

#199 - Schizopolis (Soderbergh) $39.95
#200 - The Honeymoon Killers
#201 - Umberto D (De Sica)
#202 - Two titles - Terminal Station/Indiscretion of an American Wife ( De Sica) $39.95 *

Fassbinder's BDR Trilogy $79.95
Box - #203
#204 - The Marriage of Maria Braun
#205 - Lola
#206 - Veronika Voss

* This looks to be one film by De Sica, released in 1953. The difference though is the disc includes both the European cut of the film and then the film's truncated American release version. Guess which one is which.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on May 07, 2003, 11:04:33 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on May 07, 2003, 05:48:05 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
#199 - Schizopolis (Soderbergh) $39.95

im curious about everyone's view on schizopolis -- i thought it  was garbage -- i feel many people say they liek it becuase  soderbergh directed it-- i feel there opinions would be different if it was a first time film from an unkown director -- i respect him for making a film like this after his step into higher scale, big budget films  -- it's very clear he was having fun with it-- however when putting intentions aside, i just dont like the film, i found it extremely one dimensional and boring.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: dufresne on May 07, 2003, 11:33:41 PM
that cover for The Honeymoon Killers is awesome.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on May 07, 2003, 11:35:01 PM
Quote from: dufresnethat cover for The Honeymoon Killers is awesome.

right on
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 08, 2003, 01:58:57 PM
Hey, GT, whadda you think about the two Olmi films Criterion is putting out soon? Should I take a chance on those as well, because they sound great...

Man, I just love buying new Criterions I haven't ever seen before. I did this with Rififi, and I didn't really get much out of it, but then did it again with Big Deal On Madonna Street, and it blew me away. Of course, I never would have got Big Deal unless I had seen Rififi. So I make it a practise to buy at least one Criterion a month that I know nothing about.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 08, 2003, 08:44:42 PM
I've never seen the Olmi films in question so I can't say. I think I am going to buy them just because I am curious and am a collector of Italian cinema/Criterion in general. Word of mouth though, the big release of a great film that is getting released this month definitely belongs to Throne of Blood. If you haven't seen that, see it. I haven't myself, but word of mouth is way too big on this one. I suggest though looking back into the collection and if you ever come upon Kurosawa's High and Low, definitely pick it up. More unkown Kurosawa but one of my favorites and one of his best. Lots of past Criterions that should be looked at.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 08, 2003, 09:52:27 PM
Officially announced: The Pornographers (Imamura) http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=207§ion=feature

no box art yet and a more rare and unkown title like The Honeymoon Killers.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: dufresne on May 12, 2003, 01:48:24 PM
i just bought the Criterion Collection of Robocop at the Virgin store.  i thought it was out of print?  anyways, glad i finally have a copy of it.  from the looks of it, it's not a reprint.

anyone know why?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on May 12, 2003, 02:16:49 PM
Quote from: dufresnethat cover for The Honeymoon Killers is awesome.

Yeah, it makes me wanna see it. I wish it had been directed by Scorsese like IMDB said it was supposed to be....hope it'll still be good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 12, 2003, 04:21:20 PM
Quote from: THCWhat about "3 Women"?  Isn't anyone excited about that?  I can't wait.  This is the first time I have heard this rumour and I am thrilled.  The movie was never even released on VHS and I have never seen it.   Now if only Criterion could get the rights to the rest of Altman's films that have been disrespected by all of the studios that own them.  Shame on them.  I would like to see "Secret Honour" (it was a Criterion laserdisc) and I would love a DVD copy of "Short Cuts" (also a Criterion laserdisc).
:)

I, for one, would really love to see 3 Women as a Criterion edition DVD.

Where did you hear this rumour? It doesn't seem outside the realm of possibility, but I'd hate to get my hopes up...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 12, 2003, 04:28:04 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetOK, official info for three June releases are up and spine number #200 is nearing. Here they are:

ALI: FEAR EATS THE SOUL #198 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=198

NIGHT AND FOG #197 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=197

HIROSHIMA, MON AMOUR #196 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=196

Speaking on level of importance, Criterion is definitely moving into more important release of world cinema. I've been personally waiting years to see Ali: Fear Eats The Soul and Hiroshima, Mon Amour is one of the three founding movies of the French New Wave. .

~rougerum

I really agree with you here... especially about Ali (it'll be great to finally see the Missing Link between Sirk and Haynes). I have Fassbinder's Fox and His Friends (one of my favorites) and The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant on DVD, also. Even though they're not Criterion, they're very nicely done and worth checking out.

Nobody has mentioned the Criterion Jubilee, which I'm excited for. Derek Jarman is a singular filmmaker, and I say that only having read some of his books and having only seen The Last of England, his Smiths music vids, and a short he did with Tilda Swinton and Judi Dench narrating.

Jarman was, of course, the first film director to bring Tilda Swinton to international attention. And regardless of how "indie" Adaptation might feel to some, it's a far cry from The Last of England to Adaptation, lemme tell ya.

So has anyone ever seen Jubilee? Anyone else excited for it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 12, 2003, 06:14:03 PM
The 3 Women rumor originated from a chat session with a spokesperson for all the Fox titles that would or would not hit dvd. A bunch of people started bombarding him with questions and for three titles, "3 Women" "Kagemusha" and "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" the spokesperson said he could not comment on anything specific but said they were going to be released, but not by Fox and that once they were announced, it will be very exciting. Now this could mean anyone oculd be releasing the films but more likely than not it seems to be Criterion given they are the only company who can raise excitement anything about a dvd release and also, these films fit their motto very easily. Altman recently commented that he had just recorded a commentary track for the film but didn't say anything about Criterion releasing it. The thing though that keeps ringing Criterion is how much the spokesperson emphazied the word "exciting" in speaking about these films on getting released to dvd. Even Jon Mulvaney in responding to this idea, has been vague in answering. His vagueness is like an answer yes. Either way though, the dvd release should be something special if Criterion is able to touch it or not.

And do not expect Short Cuts to get released by Criterion. That seems to stand no chance is continually refuted by all people following Criterion as dead in the ground.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on May 12, 2003, 08:39:01 PM
I can't wait for Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. There's going to be a screening at my local cinema arts centre in june.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 15, 2003, 12:00:34 PM
So... it's really true that nobody else is looking forward to Jubilee??

It even has Adam Ant. Adam Ant! (In the spirit of Homer Simpson's, "But F. Murray Abraham is going to be on Inside the Actor's Studio tonight! F. Murray Abraham!")
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: sphinx on May 22, 2003, 07:25:19 PM
from dvdfile:

» CRITERION COLLECTION
 
I just received my copy of the Criterion Collection's Throne of Blood in the mail and saw a nice little surprise inside in the Criterion catalog brochure: Steven Soderbergh's highly experimental Schizopolis will be coming to DVD later this year. There's no date or details yet, other than it will be spine #119. Great news for fans of this odd film!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 23, 2003, 05:53:41 PM
I thought macguffin would have done this by now, but sphinx, please step back a page.

and for more steam to the Beyond the Valley of the Dolls rumor:

http://www.mhvf.net/forum/cult/posts/19052.html

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 03, 2003, 03:28:27 PM
Some new dvds announced, with details on one already confirmed. First, the specific details to the already confirmed title of Indiscretion of an American Wife/ Terminal Station which is one film, but two different versions of it. Terminal Station is the director's cut by Vittorio De Sica. The plot detail lists it as controversial and given how unkown the film is, even among De Sica films, it may be a choice for mainly the controversy that two films were made out of one. I am curious though to see it because it can shed light to the times in how each world saw how to make a film and I am an avid collector of Italian Cinema anyways so I may boggle down and buy it. Specs are here: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=202

Then there is the major discovery that Ingmar Bergman's "Faith" Trilogy has been announced as covering spine numbers #208 to 211. This was found out when someone discovered the cover titles were up on the site without being officially posted. 208 is the box cover. 209 is for "Through a Glass Darkly. 210 is for Winter Light. 211 is for The Silence.

#208 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/full_cover_display.asp?id=208

#209 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/full_cover_display.asp?id=209

#210 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/full_cover_display.asp?id=210

#211 http://www.criterionco.com/asp/full_cover_display.asp?id=211

This is a good return to a focus on some more important titles that are available to Criterion but felt to be sadly unused. Any fan of Max Ophuls can understand Criterion is not really reaching to release its important films first and foremost at all, but also, it runs in Criterion tradition to release a Bergman disc of somewhat a year with Fellini and Kurosawa. Any work by these men are important just for who they are so this is an anticipated work.

And now to some surprisements:

Kurosawa's The Lower Depths and Donzoko have been officially announced for August. The specs have been found for The Lower Depths, which are this:

DVD $39.95
Cat no. LOW030
ISBN 0-78002-699-3
UPC 0-37429-18132-4


- New high-definition digital transfer

- Audio commentary featuring Japanese-film expert Donald Richie (A Hundred Years of Japanese Cinema)

- Original theatrical trailer

- New essay by Keiko McDonald (From Book to Screen: Modern Japanese Literature in Films) and Thomas Rimer (A Reader's Guide to Japanese Literature)

- Cast biographies by Stephen Prince (The Warrior's Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa)

- New and improved English subtitle translation by renowned Japanese-film translator Linda Hoaglund

- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

I can't say much on Donzoko because even as a major fan of Kurosawa, I've never heard of it. I'm guessing it is very early work or something. Who knows. The Lower Depths is a welcome choice and will be anticipated. Anyways, good day of annoucements by way of Criterion.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 03, 2003, 03:41:38 PM
The Silence.

That puts one of the two best-by-far Bergman films on DVD...

...maybe they'll eventually release Persona?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 03, 2003, 05:15:30 PM
Persona stands no chance to be released by Criterion. MGM holds the rights to the film is notorious for not cooperating with Criterion in the dvd age, so much so that everyone who follows Criterion dismisses the notion Persona ever will be released by them. Though, there is good news because it has been confirmed that Persona, Hour of the Wolf and The Passion of Anna will at least get a bare bones release sometime this year by MGM in some non excitement way, which could have been achieved by Criterion in an amazing way.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 03, 2003, 05:35:18 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetPersona stands no chance to be released by Criterion. MGM holds the rights to the film is notorious for not cooperating with Criterion in the dvd age, so much so that everyone who follows Criterion dismisses the notion Persona ever will be released by them. Though, there is good news because it has been confirmed that Persona, Hour of the Wolf and The Passion of Anna will at least get a bare bones release sometime this year by MGM in some non excitement way, which could have been achieved by Criterion in an amazing way.

~rougerum

Some sort of Persona DVD would be better than nothing...

MGM doesn't do any extras or fanfare, but most of their DVDs that I have are okay for what they are. And they're usually quite inexpensive, too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 04, 2003, 12:09:00 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on June 04, 2003, 12:11:00 PM
Where do you get that from? I can't find it on the Criterion Home Page
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 04, 2003, 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenWhere do you get that from? I can't find it on the Criterion Home Page

http://207.136.67.23/film/dvdcovers.htm#c
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on June 04, 2003, 12:18:47 PM
Sweet
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 04, 2003, 02:49:21 PM
The covers haven't been posted yet on the board but savy fans know the code to type in to see if they have been unofficially posted. Which they have.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on June 04, 2003, 02:51:54 PM
Please, please , please tell me this mystical Criterion code. PM if you prefer, but PLEASE. I hate not being privy to new Criterion stuff. The website seems to have nothing on it. Open my mind to the secrets, I must have them....



!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on June 04, 2003, 03:00:54 PM
Okay, I think I cracked it.  Are you ready?

The code is: mulvaneyluvssphinx
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 04, 2003, 10:01:16 PM
no real secret code SoNowThen, its just knowing what all the cover adresses are and instead of typing an already established one, you type in ones for upcoming spine numbers and when you know a box set is likely coming (like it was with this Bergman trilogy), you switch to typing it for box cover like ones before. Its just being a good follower and continually checking near beginning and end of months to see if anything comes from it. Sometimes things do but sometimes they dont. I don't do this personally, but usually post it on here within a day or less when it is found.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 05, 2003, 01:48:59 PM
The Lower Depths has been officially posted on the Criterion website and not only does it have the best cover art for any Kurosawa film, but one of the best covers for the entire collection imo, but anyways, here is the link: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=212

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 05, 2003, 10:21:21 PM
Confirmed by Mulvaney via customer questions as future possibilities:

Criterion hopes to release, but nothing is definite at this time:

A Mizoguchi title (4/17/03)
An Ophuls film (5/5/03)
Eisenstein silent films (4/17/03)
Films by Rohmer, specifically the 6 Moral Tales as a box set (5/13/03)
L’Eclisse (3/21/03)
More documentaries in 2003 (5/1/03)
More Hitchcock in 2004 (4/28/03)
More Truffaut in 2003 (3/26/03)

For the Hitchcock, expect likely Blackmail. That seems the obvious right now for him.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: xerxes on June 06, 2003, 03:43:17 AM
what ever happened to ikiru???
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 06, 2003, 10:46:25 AM
Latest on Ikiru is that it has been postponed for release til 2004. Its dissapointing because it is the most anticipated of the Kurosawa releases for me too.

And to add to my previous post, "The Devil and Daniel Webster" has been announced as an official release sometime this year.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on June 06, 2003, 10:56:02 AM
A while ago, Mulvaney replied to an email of mine and stated that La Strada will be out before the end of 2003. Fucking finally.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 06, 2003, 12:11:13 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenA while ago, Mulvaney replied to an email of mine and stated that La Strada will be out before the end of 2003. Fucking finally.

Yeah, they actually had that one listed on some of their inserts a while back, as I recall.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on June 06, 2003, 12:13:39 PM
As far back as 2001, if I'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 10, 2003, 06:29:26 PM
Expect Floating Weeds and Diary of a Country Priest in 2004, source is from JM himself.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 11, 2003, 09:30:29 AM
Sad sad news on Floating Weeds. With the Ozu centennial coming later this year, I completely thought it would be released late in the year like originally planned. This was the most anticipated of for sure releases coming up for me.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on June 12, 2003, 02:04:23 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetConfirmed by Mulvaney via customer questions as future possibilities:

Criterion hopes to release, but nothing is definite at this time:

A Mizoguchi title (4/17/03)
An Ophuls film (5/5/03)
Eisenstein silent films (4/17/03)
Films by Rohmer, specifically the 6 Moral Tales as a box set (5/13/03)

~rougerum

I'm very happy about the Rohmer films, and I hope the Mizoguchi film is "Princess Yang Kwei Fei" and the Ophuls film is "The Earrings of Madame de..." I also wouldn't mind a Criterion Potemkin.
These would make me quite a happy camper.
-Cinephile
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 12, 2003, 02:10:22 AM
Diary of a Country Priest is probably my favorite Bresson... I can't wait for that. It's really an experience.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 16, 2003, 08:43:01 PM
Major major major rumor here. Don't wanna say anything is definite, but rumor has it Criterion is planning to release Visconti's The Leopard on dvd, which is considered one of the very best movies of all time (never seen it) and one of the most anticipated works to get on dvd. This was sent to a member on the Criterion forum by someone from Italy in the dvd business:

Big news, Criterion is remastering Il gattopardo and while the edition we got before was struck from a newly printed 35mm but positive, their master will be HD and strucked by the 8 FRAMES ORIGINAL TECHNIRAMA NEGATIVE!!! it will be gorgeous, as always their dvds are...

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on June 18, 2003, 11:20:34 AM
This piques the interest of part of me... and makes the other part wish somebody would watch that damn Blood Simple commentary already, so we could discuss (yes, there is a Merchant/Ivory connection...)

Merchant Ivory films slated for DVD Release

The filmmaking collaboration of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory has spanned three continents over four decades, and now The Merchant Ivory Collection is being released on DVD. The series, produced in association with Criterion and distributed by Home Vision Cinema, will debut in August with two adaptations of Henry James directed by James Ivory—The Europeans (1979), starring Lee Remick, and The Bostonians (1984), starring Christopher Reeveand Vanessa Redgrave. Bombay Talkie (1970), Heat and Dust (1983), Maurice (1987), and Quartet (1981) will follow later in the year, and the series will continue into 2004. For more information about Merchant Ivory Productions, visit their website.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 18, 2003, 09:28:30 PM
Weird news to be on Criterion website considering they aren't even releasing the films listed but instead will be released by Home Vision (different company).

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 29, 2003, 02:25:30 PM
Releases by Criterion for September have been announced and packs a nice list of films which include Knife in the Water, the anticipated Polanski release and The Devil and Daniel Webster, which also was in rumor stage for a few years. Then finally is Fassbinder's BDR Trilogy getting the confirmation on when it will be released considering it was already officially announced.

Original announcement here:
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=News&id=4679

HVE website info (links may be removed)

Knife in the Water:
http://www.homevision.com/film.php?id=KNI020

The Devil and Daniel Webster:
http://www.homevision.com/film.php?id=DEV040

Fassbinder's BDR Trilogy:
http://www.homevision.com/film.php?id=CC1594

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 30, 2003, 02:46:24 PM
Covers for September releases:

Knife in the Water:
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/215_box_348x490.jpg

From Fassbinder's BDR Trilogy.......

The Marriage of Maria Braun
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/204_box_348x490.jpg

Veronika Voss
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/205_box_348x490.jpg

Lola
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/206_box_348x490.jpg

Missing so far is the box set cover for Fassbinder's BDR Trilogy and cover for The Devil and Daniel Webster.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 30, 2003, 08:53:08 PM
Official info posted on the website........

Knife in the Water:
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=215

Fassbinder's BDR Trilogy:
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=203

The Devil and Daniel Webster:
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=214

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 02, 2003, 12:15:26 PM
So I'd really like to blind buy Knife In The Water. Anyone seen it, care to comment on why I should/shouldn't???
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 02, 2003, 01:20:38 PM
I think Knife in the Water is great. Not because it is just an excellent thriller, but what it can do with what seems like use of one camera only for a good portion of the time and how that can be used effectively by itself instead of just manic desperation to make it like a typical film. The obvious use of one camera and the environment it creates is a great example of what little equipment can give you when you use it right. I think this movie should be seen by everyone just starting out on how a movie can be made effectively with little resources.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 02, 2003, 01:29:38 PM
You're a rep for Criterion aren't you GT?   :yabbse-wink:
They are going to drive me to the poor house.

Oh well. Sounds good to me. I will most likely buy this!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jokerspath on July 02, 2003, 01:32:23 PM
Anyone have the entire Criterion DVD line?

aw
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: sphinx on July 02, 2003, 02:01:19 PM
yeah, i do.  when you put all the spines together in the correct order they make a picture of mulvaney's face
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jokerspath on July 02, 2003, 02:27:57 PM
Quote from: mogwai
Quote from: jokerspathAnyone have the entire Criterion DVD line?

aw
GT seems to.

aw.

Wow, your initials are "aw" as well?

aw
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: phil marlowe on July 03, 2003, 02:19:08 PM
BWWWWHAAAAAAAAAA HAA HA ha

funny funny.

why did gt get banned? i'd love some sort of briefing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Comte de Saint Germain on July 03, 2003, 06:38:08 PM
I would love a briefing as well. I'm stuck with this name for the time being. My suspicion with my old name getting banned was likely over something stupid and one of the administrators just not liking me and thinking it would be insanely funny to ban me and see how long he could pull it off for. I really don't mind because the inconveniance only added up to creating a new name which took around 2 minutes total time.

I'm not really rich, but I'm at a moment in my life where i have little expenses and can work a great deal of time and hobbies mainly include books and movies. If you wanna talk about rich, I see good ol' Mac as having one major collection on his hands that a lot of people, including me, would be envious of.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on July 03, 2003, 07:11:05 PM
Quote from: Cmte de Saint GermainIf you wanna talk about rich, I see good ol' Mac as having one major collection on his hands that a lot of people, including me, would be envious of.

Quote from: MacGuffinToo many to list, but let me tell you, being a film/video reviewer for a magazine has it's rewards.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 03, 2003, 09:47:35 PM
I doubt GT would want my collection, however big it is. We don't have the same taste.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 04, 2003, 01:10:03 AM
Quote from: MacGuffinI doubt GT would want my collection, however big it is. We don't have the same taste.
yeah, u like chicks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pozer on July 04, 2003, 01:56:41 AM
you really hate that Gold Trumpet don'tcha
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Comte de Saint Germain on July 04, 2003, 10:21:34 AM
Quote from: P
Quote from: MacGuffinI doubt GT would want my collection, however big it is. We don't have the same taste.
yeah, u like chicks.

Quote from: poseryou really hate that Gold Trumpet don'tcha

Yes, he does. When he talks about how something is cool, I have no problem with him. When he tries to intimidate and "humor".....insult other people, he is just running a bad joke in my opinion. P is as intimidating as a red headed step child that talks back all the time but will be crying his ass off when smacked around a little. After he is done crying, he just comes back for more and when shit doesn't happen to him, the illusion that he is intimidating comes into place.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cecil on July 04, 2003, 11:49:33 AM
that sounds about right.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 04, 2003, 12:00:17 PM
let me predict: duck sauce will agree, so will ebeaman, and sexterrossa if he reads it, and so will godardian, silver bullet, mesh, and punchdrunk23. the usual bitches.

cry, cry again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cecil on July 04, 2003, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: Pcry, cry again.

i saw that movie. the ending made no sense
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 04, 2003, 12:23:53 PM
I thought the joke was that P thinks I have a huge porn collection.  :yabbse-undecided:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pozer on July 04, 2003, 12:32:13 PM
I'll admit that Sauce annoys me, and that I realized he was 12 when he called me a pussy (which I still don't understand). I try to ignore his posts and not say something mean, but sometimes it's like, why do you even come here? and I can't hold back.
so I feel ya a bit on that.
at any rate, happy 4th O' July everyone.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 04, 2003, 12:32:38 PM
Quote from: MacGuffinI thought the joke was that P thinks I have a huge porn collection.  :yabbse-undecided:

Don't you?


don't we all?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 09, 2003, 11:34:43 PM
Soderbergh to Interview Soderbergh for Schizopolis

An audio commentary featuring esteemed director Steven Soderbergh interviewing esteemed director Steven Soderbergh will appear on Criterion's upcoming DVD edition of his 1996 smash hit, Schizopolis. In the interview, Soderbergh discusses his meteoric rise to fame and his continued vitality and importance in the world of contemporary cinema. Look for Criterion’s Schizopolis this fall.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on July 10, 2003, 09:33:30 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet...esteemed director Steven Soderbergh will appear on Criterion's upcoming DVD edition of his 1996 smash hit, Schizopolis...

Is that a joke?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on July 10, 2003, 10:16:12 AM
Oh, that cheeky Soderbergh!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on July 10, 2003, 04:46:40 PM
david byrne does this on the talking heads stop making sense dvd.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 11, 2003, 07:24:13 AM
Quote from: bonanzatazdavid byrne does this on the talking heads stop making sense dvd.

yes yes yes he does
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 14, 2003, 11:21:31 AM
Beyond the Valley of Dolls seems now confirmed for release by Criterion via Cynthia Meyer's website:

http://www.cynthiamyers.com/news.html

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on July 14, 2003, 11:38:46 AM
Quote from: Plet me predict: duck sauce will agree, so will ebeaman, and sexterrossa if he reads it, and so will godardian, silver bullet, mesh, and punchdrunk23. the usual bitches.

cry, cry again.

Uh huh, and the usual asshole.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on July 14, 2003, 12:14:39 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetBeyond the Valley of Dolls seems now confirmed for release by Criterion via Cynthia Meyer's website:

http://www.cynthiamyers.com/news.html

~rougerum

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on July 14, 2003, 02:05:31 PM
Bonanzataz, this movie's so bad it's good!  You know you wanna buy it!  :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: phil marlowe on July 14, 2003, 04:23:56 PM
didn't ebert co-write it or something?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2003, 10:27:32 PM
INGMAR BERGMAN IS MAKING A MOVIE

Its a documentary. Its been added to the upcoming Ingmar Bergman Trilogy and to add upon that, it officially has a spine number now:

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=212

and phil, yep. look for a special feature on the movie with him as well.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on July 15, 2003, 11:15:00 PM
Quote from: Ghoulardi GoonBonanzataz, this movie's so bad it's good!  You know you wanna buy it!  :-D

i'm afraid you've got it all wrong, ghoulardi goon. this movie is so good it's great. looks like my bootleg dvd is going out of commission!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on July 17, 2003, 12:40:36 AM
Quote from: Plet me predict: duck sauce will agree, so will ebeaman, and sexterrossa if he reads it, and so will godardian, silver bullet, mesh, and punchdrunk23. the usual bitches.

cry, cry again.

Correct. That pretty well summed it up for me. It's that "digging chicks" thing. The same old bullshit implication that sexual orientation is a character issue and that homosexuality is inferior in some way to heterosexuality. If something's actually funny, it can always pass no matter how offensive, but that's way too retrograde and dull-minded to be really funny.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 17, 2003, 09:29:25 PM
Usually wouldn't post this as official news, but the revelation of the cover for Fassbinder's BRD Trilogy has been revealed and in my mind, is Criterion's sexiest and most unique cover to date. Not to say it is the best, but this is worth fucking noting:

http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/203_box_348x490.jpg

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on July 19, 2003, 12:29:14 PM
Criterion cover art is often really primo. The Olmis are the best recently (also Jubilee, which I insist on mentioning as often as possible because I think it's really criminally ignored here and everywhere).

I love the cover art for Brief Encounter and Pygmalion. And Ratcatcher. Those always spring to mind first when thinking of great Criterion covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 27, 2003, 07:51:22 PM
Rumors: You're going to see more films from Robert Bresson released by Criterion, if Paul Schrader is right. From a post in another forum.........

"Paul Schrader, during a Q&A after the screening of Pickpocket last night at the Skirball center in L.A., casually mentioned that Criterion has recently acquired "a bunch of Bresson films" and that he's doing some work with them for the releases."

Now, Diary of a Country Priest already belonged to Criterion. Criterion has already been announced as releasing to theatres again, via Rialto, these films: Mouchard and Au hazard, Balthazar.

Another post summed up other possibilities and dvd rights logistics for future releases of Bresson by Criterion:

"So, for the record, the ones that could possibly be coming from Criterion (except for the 3 we assume and the 1 we already have) are Les Anges du péché (1943) and Le Procès de Jeanne d'Arc (1962). I suppose it's possible that they could have wrested control of some other films away from New Yorker the way they apparently did the Ozus. New Yorker have already announced or alluded to releases of A Man Escaped, Lancelot du Lac, and L'Argent, but have not mentioned Pickpocket, Une Femme douce, or Le Diable probablement. They also seem to hold or to have held at one time the US rights to Quatre nuits d'un rêveur, but these seem to be very problematic. As www.robert-bresson.com reports, a print could not be rented for an upcoming Bresson retrospective. I know that one exists, however, because I saw a pristine new print but a few years ago.

Procès is a Pathé film (from whom Criterion have licensed films before) that seems to have no current US rights-holder, so this is a definite possibility.

MGM, of all people, seem to hold the US rights to Les Anges, but who knows, they may have lapsed. Unlikely to be released anyhow, as it's probably Bresson's least popular and least 'Bressonian' film"

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 30, 2003, 04:41:13 PM
Rounding out today's news are three new additions to The Criterion Collection, set for release on October 11th.

Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Cercle Rouge gets the two-disc treatment, complete with a remastered 1.37:1 transfer and the original French mono track, plus tons of extras including excerpts from Cinéastes de notres temps, the 1970 documentary Jean-Pierre Melville (Portrait en 9 Poses), new video interviews with Melville friend and editor of Melville on Melville, Rui Nogueira, and assistant director Bernard Stora, 30 minutes of rare on-set footage featuring interviews with director Jean-Pierre Melville and cast, French television interview footage with Melville and Delon, the original theatrical and 2002 re-release trailers, a still gallery, new essays by film critics Michael Sragow and Chris Fujiwara, plus an introduction from filmmaker John Woo. Retail is $39.95.

Next is Yasujiro Ozu 's Tokyo Story, also newly remastered in 1.37:1 full screen and Japanese mono. Extras include an audio commentary by Ozu-film scholar David Desser, the 120-minute documentary "I Lived, But..." about the life and career of Ozu, "Talking with Ozu," a 30-minute tribute to featuring reflections from his fellow filmmakers, the original theatrical trailer, and a new essay by David Bordwell, author of Ozu and the Poetics of Cinema. Retail is also $39.95.

Last but not least is Steven Soderbergh's little-seen Schizopolis, which gets a new 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and English mono soundtrack. Supplements include two audio commentaries, one with Soderbergh interviewing himself, the other with producer John Hardy, actor and casting director David Jensen, production sound mixer Paul Ledford, and actor Michael Malone, deleted scenes, the original theatrical trailer and a new essay by Village Voice critic Dennis Lim. Retail is $39.95.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on July 30, 2003, 05:04:50 PM
Alright, cool. I've been wanting to see Le Cercle Rouge. I was such an idiot, I passed up on the re-release when it actually came here cause it was before I had really heard a lot about him (Melville). Like the month after that I hear Tarantino calling him a genius...bad luck. Anyway, I think I'll like Jean Pierre Melville. Sounds awesome. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 31, 2003, 09:18:35 AM
you will, Ebs. He's so fucking good!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on August 01, 2003, 06:10:16 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.fortunecity.com%2Fthemodernage%2Fboxcover.jpg&hash=fbcda5590fd6bdd7d397c1ecc6a67fbec589f592)

schizopolis cover art in the soderbergh thread.

also: not sure if this is posted elsewhere...

Criterion's upcoming DVD release of Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water has been expanded to include a collection of Polanski's short films from 1957-1962. This two-disc set now includes the films Murder, Teeth Smile, Break Up the Dance, Two Men and a Wardrobe, The Lamp, When Angels Fall, The Fat and the Lean, and Mammals. Look for Knife in the Water in September.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 18, 2003, 10:47:18 AM
November Releases announced: http://dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=News&id=4975

In it, Jean Renoir's The Rules of the Game; Federico Fellini's La Strada; Laurence Olivier's Richard III; David Cronenberg's Naked Lunch. All going for $39.95 and special editions. Stay tuned for more details.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on August 18, 2003, 10:56:41 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetFederico Fellini's La Strada

...have been waiting for almost two years, when it first appeared on a Criterion new release booklet.

Finally.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on August 18, 2003, 12:06:56 PM
right on.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 18, 2003, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetDavid Cronenberg's Naked Lunch

I can think of two things wrong with that title.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 27, 2003, 04:14:56 PM
From Criterionco.com:

New Film Find Changes Rules of the Game

Jean Renoir's classic The Rules of the Game had been slated for release at the end of 2003, but that will change thanks to the discovery this week of a film element previously thought to be lost. Criterion's staff had already spent months on the new high-definition master that was to be at the heart of a two-disc special edition when a French lab finally unearthed the fine-grain master of the reconstructed version, one generation closer to the original than anything previously available. A similar discovery delayed the release of another Renoir classic, Grand Illusion, intended to be Criterion's first release. Expect The Rules of the Game in early 2004.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on August 27, 2003, 10:56:38 PM
I was originally going to ask if anyone knew the scoop on when "Ikiru" was going to finally hit DVD (I assume Criterion will do it).

But then, I decided to do a Google news search first to find it myself, and I stumbled across the news that Dreamworks is remaking "Ikiru" with Tom Hanks in the lead.

So now I guess I have three questions:

(1) Does anyone know the status of the "Ikiru" DVD?
(2) Did we already know about the Dreamworks/Hanks remake?
(3) What do we think of that remake...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 27, 2003, 11:02:11 PM
Quote from: Find Your Magali(2) Did we already know about the Dreamworks/Hanks remake?
(3) What do we think of that remake...

http://xixax.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=16942
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 27, 2003, 11:32:16 PM
Look for Ikiru (by Criterion) on dvd in 2004.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 29, 2003, 08:41:08 PM
Covers for Naked Lunch and Richard III.

Naked Lunch: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/220_box_348x490.jpg

Richard III: (scroll down) http://pub125.ezboard.com/fcriterioncollectionforumfrm2.showMessage?topicID=449.topic

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: AlguienEstolamiPantalones on August 30, 2003, 01:41:35 AM
i just got home and im lit as fuck and i just mis read your title and i thought you said that criterion  is coming out with naked gun 33 and a third

i was like

" Ohh my"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ©brad on August 30, 2003, 12:53:00 PM
33&1/3 was the best one.

fuck this richard III shit- gt any word on a die hard criterion?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 30, 2003, 02:19:44 PM
Quote from: ©brad
fuck this richard III shit- gt any word on a die hard criterion?

I know you're kidding, but:

a) Fox doesn't license out titles to Criterion
b) Each film already has two discs.  What more could be done?  A Peter Cowie commentary? A Die Hard radio show reenactment?  :)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 30, 2003, 03:43:20 PM
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: ©brad
fuck this richard III shit- gt any word on a die hard criterion?

I know you're kidding, but:

a) Fox doesn't license out titles to Criterion
 :)


Isnt Naked Lunch from Fox?

and ive also heard word that Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is in the works from Criterion, another Fox title.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 30, 2003, 04:26:52 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102511/companycreditsProduction

Quote
Companies
Film Trustees Ltd.
Naked Lunch Productions
Nippon Film Development and Finance, Inc. [jp]
Recorded Picture Company (RPC) [gb]
The Ontario Film Development Corporation [ca]
Téléfilm Canada [ca]

Distributors
20th Century Fox Film Corporation [us] (USA)

So perhaps Fox doesn't own the US rights anymore.

IMDB lists Fox as the the producer and distributor of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.  So this is surprising to me.  Maybe they are now licensing only select titles like BVD.  They never licensed their titles out in the LD days.  Fox licensed Visions of Light and some Planet of the Apes documentary to Image.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 30, 2003, 09:01:10 PM
Fox has begun to license films to Criterion by the looks of it. Thought is that even if companies are making tons of money off dvds and it is so easy that many film studios still have vaults too deep to come close to touching nearly all of it anytime soon. Criterion's interest in films usually pertains to ones farther back in the vault so it looks as if some companies (as Fox) are starting to lend out titles to Criterion who can bring a good profit on more unkown titles.

Fox Titles under suspicion of getting released by Criterion soon:

The Leopard
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Kagemusha
3 Women

Die Hard would be great as Criterion, but a great two disc special edition of it already exists so not much need for another special edition.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 30, 2003, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
The Leopard

:shock:
GREAT NEWS!

:-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 31, 2003, 12:47:19 AM
Heres some more Fox/Criterion talk

http://pub125.ezboard.com/fcriterioncollectionforumfrm2.showMessage?topicID=429.topic
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 31, 2003, 01:35:43 AM
Criterion Baby's Day Out, yes!!!

Okay, no.

Fox does a terrific job with SEs.  Their now-dead Five Star Collection label was terrific, but they continue to make great 2-disc titles.  The Studio Classics DVDs have excellent extras.  You would never think that a major studio would lavish so much attention on a silent film like Sunrise, but they did it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 31, 2003, 11:35:41 AM
Cover for Tokyo Story:

http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/217_box_348x490.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 01, 2003, 11:47:39 AM
La Strada has been announced. A movie that is considered a classic while being debated on quality. I, personally, don't consider it to be that great of a film. Fellini still in his beginnings and only showing minor hints of who he would be later on. But, it had to be released sooner or later: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=219

Further details Cronenberg's Naked Lunch:

* Audio Commentary by David Cronenberg and Peter Weller

* Special Effects Stills Gallery

* Production Stills Gallery

* Examples of the marketing campaign for "Naked Lunch," including a featurette, B-roll montage, TV spots, and theatrical trailer.

* Excerpts from the novel "Naked Lunch" read by author William S. Burroughs.

And add this to the rumor block, the program for the Telluride Film Festival has a blurb About Jean Renoir's "French Cancun" (1955) and says that Peter Bogdanovich is "... providing the commentary for Criterion's forthcoming DVD release of the film" So, more Renoir?

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 01, 2003, 04:06:47 PM
Gold Trumpet, do you post over on the criterion board?.....if so, under what name?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cecil on September 01, 2003, 04:14:34 PM
criterion board?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 01, 2003, 09:50:28 PM
Quote from: Cecil B. Dementedcriterion board?

http://pub125.ezboard.com/bcriterioncollectionforum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 02, 2003, 10:55:38 AM
I do post on the board, occasionally. My name is Jerry Bruckheimer. Not the most popular.

Gus Van Sant's Gerry is now spring boarding into discussion as possible November release. Analysis by more developed minds on the subject here:
http://pub125.ezboard.com/fcriterioncollectionforumfrm2.showMessage?topicID=456.topic
All in all, a possibility but nothing seems set in stone. Stay tuned, sports fans.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 02, 2003, 12:41:26 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 02, 2003, 01:49:00 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetI do post on the board, occasionally. My name is Jerry Bruckheimer. Not the most popular.
~rougerum

Ah, ive read some of you and dvdane's little argument. funny stuff.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 13, 2003, 02:07:23 AM
Cover for La Strada:

http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/219_box_348x490.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 15, 2003, 07:50:49 PM
Looks like Gerry is a no go for Criterion upon immediate release, as shown here by the revealing of the dvd cover here: http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers/gerry_lg.jpg

This doesn't exclude the movie from a further future release in a big special edition dvd of sorts like Rushmore had. It just isn't going to be released now.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 17, 2003, 11:15:47 AM
Criterion starting a working relationship with MGM? Once thought an impossible idea for the dvd age, but it seems true now when Jon Mulvaney answered this to the possibility of Bergman's 'Fanny and Alexander' getting released, "We hope to release FANNY AND ALEXANDER in the future, but nothing is certain at this time."

To say the least, this is major news. Fanny and Alexander, an MGM film, was never thought of getting any Criterion release on dvd. There was no working relationship between the two companies. Now, among other films such as Persona also by Bergman and Paths of Glory by Kubrick, a lot of films may finally get opened up to Criterion special edition touch.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 17, 2003, 02:41:00 PM
Great News. I was just thinking yesterday about Persona being released by M&M and/or Criterion and hoping SOMETHING would be resolved soon. I own F&A on VHS, but not dying to see that on DVD like I am Persona, probably my favourite Bergman film with Seventh Seal..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 17, 2003, 02:46:15 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetCriterion starting a working relationship with MGM? Once thought an impossible idea for the dvd age, but it seems true now when Jon Mulvaney answered this to the possibility of Bergman's 'Fanny and Alexander' getting released, "We hope to release FANNY AND ALEXANDER in the future, but nothing is certain at this time."

To say the least, this is major news. Fanny and Alexander, an MGM film, was never thought of getting any Criterion release on dvd. There was no working relationship between the two companies. Now, among other films such as Persona also by Bergman and Paths of Glory by Kubrick, a lot of films may finally get opened up to Criterion special edition touch.

~rougerum

Who knows if MGM will license out MGM or UA labeled films.  IIRC Fanny and Alexander was an Embassy release.  MGM acquired the Orion and Embassy films a few years ago, possibly the Hemdale releases too.  Criterion did release some Orions early on (Sid and Nancy, This is Spinal Tap, Robocop).

Was Paths of Glory released by MGM or UA in its initial release or did they acquire it later?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 23, 2003, 07:09:04 PM
A list and status of films Criterion may or may not release in the future. Also, a gift for SoNowThen:



1.) Certainties: (Titles that Criterion have indicated are under way for DVD issue)


RULES OF THE GAME (1939, Renoir) (2 x disc set was due late 2003 but has been postponed due to the recent find in France of a fine-grain master of the reconstructed version, one generation closer to the original than anything previously available. New release date is sometime in 2004.)
DIARY OF A COUNTRY PRIEST (1950, Robert Bresson) ("we plan to release this next year" - Mulvaney, June 2003)
FLOATING WEEDS* (1959, Yasujiro Ozu) to be released in 2004 with a Roger Ebert commentary *and* Ozu's THE STORY OF FLOATING WEEDS (1934)
EARLY SUMMER* (1951, Yasujiro Ozu)
more Yasujiro Ozu
EISENSTEIN SILENT YEARS boxset (looking like 2004) (probably containing STRIKE, BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN, OCTOBER and others?)
JULES ET JIM (1962, Truffaut) via Wellspring
MY NIGHT AT MAUD'S (1969, Rohmer) via Wellspring
CLAIRE'S KNEE (1970, Rohmer) via Wellspring

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2.) Stalled ex-certainties: (Officially announced titles that have run into some kind of technical hitch and are now in limbo)

DODES'KA-DEN (1970, Kurosawa)
SANSHIRO SUGATA (1943, Kurosawa)
IVANS CHILDHOOD (1962, Tarkovsky)
COCKTAIL MOLOTOV (1980, Kurys)
COUSIN, COUSINE (1975, Tacchella)
TALES OF HOFFMAN (1951, Powell & Pressburger) "postponed indefinitely due to problems with elements. Hope to release in 2003"
SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932, von Sternberg) indefinitely postponed. As of Feb 2003 it's looking bleak - Mulvaney says its not on the schedule.

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3.) Distinct Possibilities: (Titles that haven't been fully confirmed yet (but have either been mentioned by Criterion or linked to Criterion by other events/companies))

BATTLE OF ALGIERS * (Pontecorvo, 1965) Rialto are preparing this for re-release. "We hope to release it in the future." - Mulvaney, Sept 2003
SHADOWS OF FORGOTTEN ANCESTORS * (Parajanov, 1964) "We hope to release it in the future." - Mulvaney, Sept 2003.
EYES WITHOUT A FACE * (Franju, 1959) the Rialto Pictures theatrical release of a Janus Pictures title suggests a Criterion DVD.
FRENCH CANCAN * (Renoir, 1955) Peter Bogdanovich is recording a commentary for the Criterion edition of FRENCH CANCAN (according to the programme for Telluride 2003)
LE BONHEUR * (1965, Agnès Varda) "We hope to release LE BONHEUR sometime in the future, but nothing is definite at this time." - Mulvaney, Aug 2003
M (1931, Lang) "We do hope to revisit M sometime in the future, but nothing is definite at this time." - Mulvaney, Aug 2003
BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1970, Meyer)
Kenji Mizoguchi ("We hope to release a Mizoguchi title or two in 2003/4, but nothing is definite at the moment." - Mulvaney, April 2003)
THE STORY OF A PROSTITUTE * (1965, Seijun Suzuki)
EQUINOX * (1970, Jack Woods & Dennis Muren) (mentioned in an HTF chat in 2001, and again by Mulvaney in March 2003 as "upcoming")
L'ECLISSE * (1962, Michelangelo Antonioni) "We hope to release L'Eclisse in the future, but nothing is definite at the moment." - Mulvaney, March 2003
SEVEN SAMURAI (1954, Akira Kurosawa) reissue / new transfer (probably 2 x disc set)
IKIRU (1952, Akira Kurosawa)
STRAY DOG (1949, Akira Kurosawa)
THE BAD SLEEP WELL (1946, Akira Kurosawa)
DRUNKEN ANGEL (1948, Akira Kurosawa)
I LIVE IN FEAR (1955, Akira Kurosawa)
THE BURMESE HARP * (Harp Of Burma) (1957, Kon Ichikawa) "somewhere down the line" - Mulvaney, Feb 2003.
FIRES ON THE PLAIN * (Nobi) (1965, Kon Ichikawa) "somewhere down the line" - Mulvaney, Feb 2003.
SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT * (1955, Ingmar Bergman) (from a mention in a Cowboy Pictures press release (July 2002))
AU HASARD BALTHAZAR * (1966, Robert Bresson) via Rialto
MASCULIN, FÉMININ * (1966, Jean-Luc Godard) via Rialto
MOUCHETTE * (1967, Robert Bresson) via Rialto
TWO OR THREE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER (2 ou 3 choses que je sais d'elle) * (1967, Jean-Luc Godard) via Rialto
more MARCEL CARNE ("We hope to release more Carne in 2003, but there are no definite plans at this time.")
more Renoir (LA BETE HUMAINE?)
a Welles title or two (F IS FOR FAKE?) ("No Welles in 2003. Maybe in 2004." - Mulvaney April 2003)
Dreyer (Mulvaney, Oct 2002 - "We have no plans for VAMPYR or MASTER OF THE HOUSE at this time.")
Tarkovsky (NOSTALGHIA via Wellspring?)
TIN DRUM (1979, Schlondorff)
PANDORA'S BOX (1929, G. W. Pabst)
THREEPENNY OPERA (1931, G. W. Pabst)
GRAY'S ANATOMY (1996, Soderbergh) via Wellspring
THE LAST METRO (1982, Truffaut) via Wellspring
SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER (1960, Truffaut) via Wellspring
ARMY OF SHADOWS (1959, Melville) via Rialto
GOLD OF NAPLES (1954, De Sica) via Rialto
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961, Resnais) via Rialto
LE DOULOS (1961, Melville) via Rialto
LÉON MORIN, PRÊTRE (1961, Melville) via Rialto
MAFIOSO (1962, Lattuada) via Rialto
THE MILKY WAY (1969, Buñuel) via Rialto
THE PHANTOM OF LIBERTY (1974, Buñuel) via Rialto
TOUCHEZ PAS AU GRISBI (1953, Becker) via Rialto
A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (1961, Godard) via Rialto
LE CORBEAU (THE RAVEN) (1943, Clouzot) via Rialto


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4.) No Plans Right Now (Titles that have been ruled out for the moment by Criterion or by other companies with rights to certain titles):

no Satyajit Ray ("I'm afraid we have no plans for any Ray films. The DVD rights to these titles are currently unavailable to us." - Mulvaney, August 2003)
no more Vilgot Sjoman (as of March 2003)
no more Lars Von Trier (as of March 2003)
CREMASTER SERIES (Matthew Barney) "The Cremaster Series is sold/distributed exclusively through Barney and Barbara Gladstone Gallery and is unavailable to Criterion" - Mulvaney, March 2003.
MORVERN CALLAR (2002, Lynne Ramsay) "It looks pretty unlikely that we'll be releasing it." - Mulvaney, March 2003.
REPULSION (Roman Polanski, 1965)
BOTTLE ROCKET (1996, Wes Anderson) "Criterion does not hold the DVD rights at this time. Therefore, we have no plans for release." - Mulvaney, March 2003.
ROMA ORE 11 (1952, Giuseppe de Santis)
OLYMPIA (Feyder or Reifenstahl) Mulvaney = "We spoke too soon."
no more Preston Sturges (Mulvaney, Feb 2003)
no more W. C. Fields (Mulvaney, Feb 2003)
no more Douglas Sirk (Mulvaney, Jan 2003)
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY (1936, Jean Renoir)
KILLER OF SHEEP (1977, Charles Burnett)
CHANT OF JIMMIE BLACKSMITH (1978, Fred Schepisi)
DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND (1976, Fred Schepisi)
ASHES AND DIAMONDS (1958, Andrzej Wajda)
JU DOU (1990, Zhang Yimou)
RED SORGHUM (1987, Zhang Yimou)
RAISE THE RED LANTERN (1991, Zhang Yimou)
ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS (1973, Pennebaker) ("no plans I'm afraid")
THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS (1942, Welles)
LA DOLCE VITA (1960, Fellini) (Mulvaney, Jan 2003 - "No plans")
ITALIAN-AMERICAN (Scorsese)
FORBIDDEN GAMES (1952, Rene Clement)
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE (1973, Erice)
HOUR OF THE FURNACES (Hora de los hornos: Notas y testimonios sobre el neocolonialismo, la violencia y la liberación, La) (1968, Getino, etc)
SET ME FREE (EMPORTE-MOI) (Lea Pool)
JUMP TOMORROW (2001, Joel Hopkins)
ROGOPAG (Laviamoci il cervello) (1962, Godard etc)
no Pasolini
TRAINSPOTTING (Danny Boyle, 1994)
THE GAME (David Fincher)

**EDIT: Recent word has a Preston Sturges film appearing sometime next year.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on September 23, 2003, 10:53:53 PM
Wow, thanks for the great update! There are a couple of bummers on there, but mostly I am just drooling right now at the thought of the next 18 months. I'm going to have to get a second job to pay for these babies.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on September 24, 2003, 09:16:34 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetRULES OF THE GAME (1939, Renoir) (2 x disc set was due late 2003 but has been postponed due to the recent find in France of a fine-grain master of the reconstructed version, one generation closer to the original than anything previously available. New release date is sometime in 2004.)
DIARY OF A COUNTRY PRIEST (1950, Robert Bresson) ("we plan to release this next year" - Mulvaney, June 2003)
JULES ET JIM (1962, Truffaut) via Wellspring
MY NIGHT AT MAUD'S (1969, Rohmer) via Wellspring
CLAIRE'S KNEE (1970, Rohmer) via Wellspring

I kid you not, my fucking dick is hard just thinking about this. It's gonna be a hell of a next year for dvd buying.

And the rumors are that Woman Is A Woman, Masuline Feminine, and L'Eclisse are gonna get moved up to this certainty list very soon...

thanks GT!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 24, 2003, 11:09:47 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetEISENSTEIN SILENT YEARS boxset (looking like 2004) (probably containing STRIKE, BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN, OCTOBER and others?)

I'm actually looking forward to this a great deal as well. And Criterion NEEDS more Ozu. Well, at least I do.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on September 26, 2003, 02:19:11 PM
BREAKING NEWS OVER AT THE CRITERION WEBSITE!

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.fortunecity.com%2Fthemodernage%2Fschoolofrock.jpg&hash=987acb4c3b8b9a0a68e42118f7074c6f05488dc4)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 26, 2003, 02:49:52 PM
I just checked. nothing. What breaking news?

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on September 26, 2003, 03:19:26 PM
Dude, School Of Rock director approved triple disc special edition coming next year!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 26, 2003, 03:26:06 PM
only if my computer loaded the image in time for me to get the joke........

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 26, 2003, 05:50:53 PM
themodernage02, I am digging your avatar!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: rustinglass on September 26, 2003, 06:00:33 PM
rules of the game! great! that's one of kusturica's favourite films!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 02, 2003, 09:51:00 AM
From Variety:

Mon., Sep. 29, 2003, 6:16pm PT

Rialto to re-release '65's 'Algiers'

Pic to be revamped, slated for January release

By GABRIELLE MITCHELL-MARELL

Rialto Pictures will re-release "The Battle of Algiers," Gillo Pontecorvo's 1965 film depicting the Algerian uprising against the occupying French in the late 1950s.

Pic will be revamped with more detailed subtitles.

Rialto will theatrically release the film for the Classic Collection, which acquired the rights from Casbah Films of Algiers.

It is slated for release in Gotham, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C., in January.

The Classic Collection will handle DVD release for the fall of 2004.

"Algiers" was originally released in the U.S. and Europe but was banned in France for its negative representation of French colonialism.

It picked up the grand prize at the Venice Film Festival in 1965 and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

"It's a very famous film in cinema circles, but you cannot find the tape or get it online," said Rialto Pictures co-prexy Bruce Goldstein.

"There is a tremendous demand for this film that goes beyond a cinephile audience because it offers an incredible parallel to what is going on today," he added.

"Algiers" will be the sixth film Rialto and the Classic Connection have partnered on to re-release.

Previous ventures include Jean Renoir's "Grand Illusion" and Georges Franju's stylized horror pic "Eyes Without a Face," slated to open in Gotham, L.A. and Chicago on Halloween.
--------------------------------

As note, the Classic Collection refers to Criterion. Not just bad journalism, but on the back covers of some discs, they even refer to themselves as The Classic Collection.

And also, it was mentioned the horror pic "Eyes Without a Face is coming to Rialto which automatically suggests a Criterion release in the future. No cute article from Variety on that one, but here's the site for it at film forum with more info: http://www.filmforum.com/films/eyes.html

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on October 02, 2003, 10:35:08 AM
Groovy news! :-D

PTA, of course, called "Algiers" one of his inspirations for Boogie Nights and, in his introduction to the published script, tells readers to, "stop reading this stupid introduction and see ... Battle of Algiers."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 03, 2003, 11:39:22 AM
Claire's Knee is Rohmer at his best. Diary of a Country Priest is my personal favorite Bresson. The list above is mouth-watering. l

Anyone who picked up or has otherwise had a chance to watch any of the Fassbinder BDR box, please post to the Fassbinder item in the "Director's Chair" board!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 09, 2003, 03:56:52 PM
From Criterion's site:

"The Battle of Algiers," Italian director Gillo Pontecorvo's legendary re-telling of the struggle for Algerian independence from France, will be re-released in January 2004 by Rialto Pictures and Janus Films. New 35mm prints featuring a new subtitle translation will open in theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington D.C. Look also for a Criterion DVD of "The Battle of Algiers" in 2004.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 14, 2003, 09:22:59 AM
Rumor had it a little while that yet another Preston Sturges movie would be released through Criterion to join his other films in the collection (The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels) and now it is finally confirmed: Unfaithfully Yours is the title that will be released.

Confirmation of its Criterion release (scroll to bottom): http://www.prestonsturges.com/bulletin_dvd.html

Info on film: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040919/

Reason why I look forward to this and will likely pick it up is because Sturges is always reliable for good humor and word has it that Rex Harrison was one of the best at what he did then. Its just hard a lot of his films in my location of acquiring hard to get movies.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on October 14, 2003, 03:37:02 PM
sullivan's travels rocks. i can't wait for this one and i'm now compelled to put the lady eve on my netflix.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 14, 2003, 03:49:29 PM
Quote from: bonanzatazsullivan's travels rocks. i can't wait for this one and i'm now compelled to put the lady eve on my netflix.

Both completely excellent. Another great Sturges: Christmas in July. It would make a prime Criterion release for a holiday season sometime...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 24, 2003, 02:19:33 PM
Major annoucement in the Tokyo Story dvd. It has releases announced for January or early next year in its catalog. Here's the rundown along with spine numbers:

#216: Jean Renoir's Rules of the Game
#221: Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru
#222: Robert Bresson's Diary of a Country Priest
#223: Barbet Schroeder's Maitress
#224: Sam Fuller's Pickup on South Street.

All, besides Maitress, are priced at $39.95. This could indicate 2 disc special editions or some very meaty single discs. Some of these films are movies that fans have been waiting on for a while. For me, I'm getting all of them besides Maitress. I've been waiting for Criterion to release these films and this is major news.

(only changed title to "Major News!" because couldn't fit all title or director names in slot. And it is major news anyways)

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on October 24, 2003, 02:22:42 PM
I see that was on the CC message board, but where is the official announcement? Nothing on the CC website as of yet...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 24, 2003, 02:25:35 PM
I'd guess they'll show on the website sometime next week.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on October 24, 2003, 02:39:28 PM
anyway, Rules and Diary are must-haves for me. Funnily enough, I had Pickup rented from the library last week, but didn't get a chance to watch it. Is it worth buying? I've enjoyed bits of Fuller before, but never really loved the whole product...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on October 24, 2003, 06:03:36 PM
Oh cool, I've always wanted to see a Bresson movie. He sounds good. Good news, thanks a lot.

I'll check out this Algiers movie, never heard of it. PTA must be right though, he doesn't much like mistakes, you know...he really has always been more into perfection so I guess a recommendation from him couldn't hurt.

Still want to see at least on Sturges movie, he's always been a must see.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 24, 2003, 06:44:56 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenanyway, Rules and Diary are must-haves for me.

Me, too. Bresson is fantastic, and Diary is possibly my favorite of his.

I actually suggesed to Jon Mulvaney that Criterion release some Bresson... this was quite a while back, though. Still, is it possible that they actually came through (for once) with a title suggestion??
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on October 24, 2003, 06:49:31 PM
Quote from: godardianI actually suggesed to Jon Mulvaney that Criterion release some Bresson... this was quite a while back, though. Still, is it possible that they actually came through (for once) with a title suggestion??

If so, then good job!  :-D  .... Everything I've read about "Diary" makes it sound like a wonderful film. Can't wait for 2004!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 27, 2003, 08:10:46 PM
TATI Returns!! From the official site:

Mon Oncle and M. Hulot's Holiday Back In Print for 2004

At long last Criterion has succeeded in renewing its rights in Jacques Tati's classic films Mon Oncle, M. Hulot's Holiday, Jour de Fête and Playtime. The original Criterion editions of Mon Oncle and M. Hulot's Holiday will be back in print starting in January of 2004. Watch this space for further news about Playtime and Jour de Fête

And long rumored title The Tin Drum seems to have been confirmed with this post:

Volker Schlöndorff's award-winning "Die Blechtrommel / The Tin Drum" [1979], based on the novel by Günter Grass, will be getting the Criterion-treatment.

Joerg Bauer, who worked for the german DVD-label Kinowelt and made some exclusive supplemental materials for this company (audio commentary with Sydney Pollack on "Three Days of the Condor", documentary on "The Hitcher") and for other companies like Blue Underground (documentary "Daughters of Darkness") and MGM (not credited but responsible for the interviews on the "The Fog" and "Escape from New York" special editions), has founded his own DVD-company. On the website of J.B. DVD & Media Productions he announces his co-operation with Criterion on "Die Blechtrommel / The Tin Drum".

The site is only available in German at this time, but at "Allgemeines" you can find this entry:

Zusätzlich arbeitet er im Moment mit CRITERION an der US-DVD von "DIE BLECHTROMMEL".

It has been a rumor for a long time, but now this seems to be the proof for a Criterion-release.

more good news, indeed.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 27, 2003, 08:39:06 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetTATI Returns!! From the official site:

Mon Oncle and M. Hulot's Holiday Back In Print for 2004

At long last Criterion has succeeded in renewing its rights in Jacques Tati's classic films Mon Oncle, M. Hulot's Holiday, Jour de Fête and Playtime. The original Criterion editions of Mon Oncle and M. Hulot's Holiday will be back in print starting in January of 2004. Watch this space for further news about Playtime and Jour de Fête

And long rumored title The Tin Drum seems to have been confirmed with this post:

Volker Schlöndorff's award-winning "Die Blechtrommel / The Tin Drum" [1979], based on the novel by Günter Grass, will be getting the Criterion-treatment.

Joerg Bauer, who worked for the german DVD-label Kinowelt and made some exclusive supplemental materials for this company (audio commentary with Sydney Pollack on "Three Days of the Condor", documentary on "The Hitcher") and for other companies like Blue Underground (documentary "Daughters of Darkness") and MGM (not credited but responsible for the interviews on the "The Fog" and "Escape from New York" special editions), has founded his own DVD-company. On the website of J.B. DVD & Media Productions he announces his co-operation with Criterion on "Die Blechtrommel / The Tin Drum".

The site is only available in German at this time, but at "Allgemeines" you can find this entry:

Zusätzlich arbeitet er im Moment mit CRITERION an der US-DVD von "DIE BLECHTROMMEL".

It has been a rumor for a long time, but now this seems to be the proof for a Criterion-release.

more good news, indeed.

~rougerum


Oh. My. God.

Tin Drum is ANOTHER title suggestion I made a while back! I can't wait. That's an excellent, excellent film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 27, 2003, 09:16:48 PM
Tati!!!! Tati!!! i'm so happy...........now if i can get someone to burn my OOP ones and sell them jacked up on eBay??
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on October 27, 2003, 11:31:04 PM
Quote from: bigideasTati!!!! Tati!!! i'm so happy...........now if i can get someone to burn my OOP ones and sell them jacked up on eBay??


That "whoosh" you just heard was the air going out of the market for all those Criterion Tatis on eBay that were going for $100+

I'm glad I never went that route...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 27, 2003, 11:33:37 PM
Quote from: Find Your Magali
Quote from: bigideasTati!!!! Tati!!! i'm so happy...........now if i can get someone to burn my OOP ones and sell them jacked up on eBay??


That "whoosh" you just heard was the air going out of the market for all those Criterion Tatis on eBay that were going for $100+

I'm glad I never went that route...

Now, I wonder if they're going to do anything to make those of us who bought them the first time they came out buy them AGAIN? New extras, better mastering, etc?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 27, 2003, 11:56:11 PM
weird because i just sold my playtime, for a decent sum, feel sorry for that guy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 28, 2003, 10:12:52 AM
January releases are up on the site! Not all the new ones learnt, but some great ones (Ikiru, Rules of the Game) along with the Tati reissues (Hulot, Mon Oncle).

IKIRU: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=221

THE RULES OF THE GAME: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=216

MONSIEUR HULOT'S HOLIDAY: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=110

MON ONCLE: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=111

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on October 28, 2003, 12:54:17 PM
Yeah, thank god I didn't give in and pay for Mon Oncle on Ebay. This is fantastic news.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: xerxes on October 28, 2003, 02:52:38 PM
ikiru... finally... i've been waiting so long



i think i'm gonna cry
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 28, 2003, 10:44:22 PM
i don't know.........is there any value to a first printing maybe? probably not..........i got Mon Oncle from ebeaman for close to retail........Playtime was the one i payed up the butt for.........by the way Criterion worded their statement, it seems that Mon Oncle and M. Hulot's Holiday will be the same releases.......maybe only Playtime will be different........i remember reading somewhere that the ratio still wasn't right on it
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 29, 2003, 09:42:39 AM
Originally posted elsewhere:

from the bfi website:

www.bfi.org.uk/videocat/index.php


bfi Video - In Production

The Leopard

Luchino Visconti’s epic film will be released on DVD and VHS in spring 2004

bfi Video is currently working on the production of The Leopard in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox and the Criterion Collection, for release on both DVD and VHS formats.

Although we had initially hoped to release The Leopard this November, we have recently had the unforeseen opportunity to access original 70mm elements of the film. This will enable us to release the best possible version with superb picture and sound quality, but the technical process has meant that it will not be ready until early 2004.

The DVD will contain several extras. Currently confirmed are a full feature commentary by David Forgacs, Professor of Italian at University College London, extracts from an interview with Claudia Cardinale and the original trailer.

As soon as we can confirm the release date we will announce it here.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on October 29, 2003, 09:54:01 AM
High Fives all around
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 29, 2003, 11:17:22 AM
Quote from: bigideasi don't know.........is there any value to a first printing maybe? probably not..........i got Mon Oncle from ebeaman for close to retail........Playtime was the one i payed up the butt for.........by the way Criterion worded their statement, it seems that Mon Oncle and M. Hulot's Holiday will be the same releases.......maybe only Playtime will be different........i remember reading somewhere that the ratio still wasn't right on it

The first edition of Seven Samurai is sought after because it has a restoration featurette that Toho requested to be removed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 29, 2003, 05:02:11 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
The Leopard

Luchino Visconti's epic film will be released on DVD and VHS in spring 2004
This makes me so happy. Criterion has been on a roll with pleasing me as of late. 2004 is going to a spectacular year. :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Redlum on October 31, 2003, 11:53:12 AM
I just read that the following titles are going OOP at the end of the year.

Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious
Rebecca
pellbound
and Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs.

Also, I know PTA swears by it but could anyone give me the lowdown on 'Mon Oncle' (maybe GT)?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 31, 2003, 01:30:36 PM
Quote from: ®edlumI just read that the following titles are going OOP at the end of the year.

Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious
Rebecca
pellbound
and Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs.

Also, I know PTA swears by it but could anyone give me the lowdown on 'Mon Oncle' (maybe GT)?

Thumbnail description of Mon Oncle: Bright, colorful, playful, mild, funny, slapstick, mostly silent (or dialogue-free, I should say), gentle critique of technological encroachment. Godardian's favorite Tati. Beautifully shot. Tati = The French Chaplin; M. Hulot = The French Little Tramp.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Redlum on October 31, 2003, 02:37:00 PM
Quote from: godardian
Tati = The French Chaplin; M. Hulot = The French Little Tramp.

Thats all you need to say. I love Chaplin. No region 2 exists as far as I know, so I'll think I'll have to dig deep for the Criterion when it comes out again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 31, 2003, 02:46:36 PM
Mon Onle is the only one of the three Tati films I haven't seen. I'm guessing though Godardian did a fair job in describing it.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 01, 2003, 10:35:50 PM
Unheard of to me before today, recent posting at a movie board suggests this little known 1960s japanese art house film is going to get the Criterion treatment. In the posting, a guy mentions how this is likely coming and in his reasoning reverts back to a mailing list he is apart of where the guy who is supposebly doing the essay for the film mentioned it there that he was doing it. Also, the film is under "Home Vision Cinema" so odds are likely.

Links of info to film:

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0058430/

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0780019172/qid=1067747266/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/002-7942989-2717647

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 02, 2003, 03:22:06 PM
Usually, much is to thank from the local criterion collection forum because they provide all the news and rumors that appear on this thread. In a very shallow move, they have announced their first annual award show and what is especially low of this is the categories on which to vote on:

Criterion producer of the year
Criterion designer of the year
Criterion release of the year
Best commentary
Best single supplement
Best box set or multiple title release
Best single-title release
Best surprise (film, not announcement)
CCF member of the year
The Richard Cranium memorial award for CCF worst member of the year

From my limited experience of posting, a lot of people there are just downright foreign film snobs. This award deal only makes the snobbery official. And considering I have posted there and posted to create discussions by giving negative reviews on "classic movies", you can call me a high candidate for "worst member of the year" because they don't take well to people who speak against accepted things of their country club. Usually, though, the forum is excellent in just the amount of news they can give to Criterion Collection, but they are "Snobs 'R' Us" with this move. *Spits*

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on November 02, 2003, 07:13:51 PM
Hey, let's do our OWN snobby thing here. We'll show them!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 02, 2003, 07:23:07 PM
Quote from: Find Your MagaliHey, let's do our OWN snobby thing here. We'll show them!!

I'll start.  Armageddon?  The Rock?  What the hell were they thinking?

In reality, I don't mind if they released these, if they help to make money so that they can do releases like By Brakhage and more Kurosawa films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on November 02, 2003, 08:57:50 PM
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: Find Your MagaliHey, let's do our OWN snobby thing here. We'll show them!!

I'll start.  Armageddon?  The Rock?  What the hell were they thinking?


Well, clearly they are 2/3 of the way toward that amazing Michael Bay three-movie box set they will be offering us some day. Sure to include a fourth disc of special features on which film historians and critics babble on endlessly about the brilliance of Bay. ... Can't WAIT!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 02, 2003, 11:16:59 PM
the rock is good, but what about the blob?  it was like a bad rebel without a cause wannabe with jello.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 02, 2003, 11:22:05 PM
Quote from: themodernage02the rock is good, but what about the blob?  it was like a bad rebel without a cause wannabe with jello.

Oh, hell no! Tell me you did not just dump on "The Blob". That's a 50's sci-fi classic. One of the best drive-in movies.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 03, 2003, 09:20:27 AM
From a post at criterion board:

I heard about this a few weeks ago from a friend of mine, but didn't want to post anything until I had the info from more than one source. Well, now I do. Producer Richard Gordon, whose film FIEND WITHOUT A FACE is already part of the Criterion Collection, told me this weekend that the upcoming Special Editions of the films CORRIDORS OF BLOOD, THE HAUNTED STRANGLER, FIRST MAN INTO SPACE and THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE will also be released as part of the Criterion Collection, sometime in 2004.

Since it's a little hard to imagine THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE (Criterion Special Edition), I asked him if maybe some of these titles will be coming out through HVE but not under the CC banner. He insists all will be Criterion releases. Perhaps this isn't so amazing, since the CC also includes CARNIVAL OF SOULS, THE BLOB, the "Andy Warhol" horror films and will soon include EQUINOX, as well.

In any case, this is extremely cool, at least imho. All the supplemental materials -- audio commentaries, interviews, etc. -- for these discs is complete (two friends of mine helped compile these materials) but I'm not sure if the transfers are finished yet or not (I forgot to ask).

Anyhow, there it is. Believe it or not.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on November 03, 2003, 01:46:52 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: themodernage02the rock is good, but what about the blob?  it was like a bad rebel without a cause wannabe with jello.

Oh, hell no! Tell me you did not just dump on "The Blob". That's a 50's sci-fi classic. One of the best drive-in movies.

The best explanation of Criterion's seemingly inconsistent, um, criteria for what they release is that each film they decide to give the Criterion treatment to is placed within its context of cinematic/social/cultural history and is offered by them as something indicative/exemplary of its era/genre. The fact that they cast their net so wide and offend everyone means that their body of knowledge and understanding of film history is, indeed, expansive and to be trusted.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on November 03, 2003, 02:23:23 PM
I dunno about you guys, but I'm happy when Criterion releases a movie I hate, because it means my wallet gets a little break that month...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on November 03, 2003, 04:54:26 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenI dunno about you guys, but I'm happy when Criterion releases a movie I hate, because it means my wallet gets a little break that month...
That's exactly what I was thinking. With all this amazing DVD news, I need a downtime with releases I won't have to worry about getting. :wink:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 03, 2003, 08:12:52 PM
I'm definitely one who believes Criterion is inconsistent in the releases of quality films. Sure, some are given reasons of influence and importance under certain terms, but they are still shit films. And I include many art films under this classification.

this is also a good thing, because yes, my wallet desperately needs a break.

~rougerum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 03, 2003, 10:14:37 PM
Is Godzilla going to hit Criterion? If the idea of anything that touches Rialto pictures goes Criterion means anything, here's the heads up of a future release sometime down the line (and yes, the 1954 version):

www.rialtopictures.com/godzilla.html

Also, word has it that at the end of NYC Ozu retrospective at Lincoln Center, Richard Pena (who heads up the Film Society) thanked its sponsors, which included Criterion and spoke of how Criterion planned to release 12 Ozu dvds. Only Tokyo Story, Early Summer and Floating Weeds are confirmed from the retrospective, so quite the number and considering it is so large, smell a box set or two set up to break up that large number of future releases. Speculation to which ones, please.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 03, 2003, 10:42:19 PM
mac i just could not get into the blob.  i dont know, not enought blob for me, too much 50's teen angst.  maybe there just wasnt enough horror (or cheese) for me, since it was one of the 50 horror/sci fi flicks i watched during last month.  

fuck, godzilla?  what about KING KONG!?!  that needs a goddamn region 1 release period. it could use a boss transfer so criterion oughta get them rights from RKO.  that'd be the king fucking dvd right there.  does anyone know why it hasnt been released on dvd yet?  you'd think it being harry knowles like favorite movie ever would speed things up?  theres money to be made.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 03, 2003, 10:47:05 PM
KING KONG - Special edition dvd from Warners in 2004. Likely then. The criterion fans cried, though. They cried for Criterion to release it. Just not happening.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on November 04, 2003, 12:19:31 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetCriterion planned to release 12 Ozu dvds.
12!?  Where's GDIDM?  I'm about to cream my pants.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: nix on November 04, 2003, 12:24:29 PM
We cream our pants a lot on this forum.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on November 04, 2003, 04:11:08 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetKING KONG - Special edition dvd from Warners in 2004. Likely then. The criterion fans cried, though. They cried for Criterion to release it. Just not happening.

warner's releases awesome discs, though. look at matrixes, citizen kane, singin in the rain. and their transfers are always top notch. so, nobody should be complaining.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 04, 2003, 05:11:38 PM
if kane, rain, and the recent three: treasure, robin hood, yankee are any indication, then I CANT WAIT> :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 04, 2003, 06:01:37 PM
Earlier, I posted about producer Richard Gordon and the major rumor that he was going to get 4 of his films released by Criterion all in this year. This was met with boos from the criterion forum and shock Criterion would devote time to old camp horror films. Well, a controversy has come about in which good and bad news comes for the people hoping to see these cult horror films released. First, the good news:

(From a post at the board)
Here are some more details on these DVDs, from Tom Weaver, which were posted on a classic horror message board. Tom's a friend of mine, so I hope I didn't get him any hot water. (If so, sorry, Tom!):

"The four releases, which'll dribble out throughout next year, are Richard Gordon's FIRST MAN INTO SPACE, THE HAUNTED STRANGLER and CORRIDORS OF BLOOD and Alex Gordon's THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE.

I interviewed Alex (not long before he passed away) for the commentary track of ATOMIC SUBMARINE and, in Memphis(!), I had star Brett Halsey sit down in front of a camera and talk about ATOMIC and some of his other sci-fi/horror credits.

Richard and I are on the commentary of FIRST MAN INTO SPACE. Alex worked on that movie too (very briefly) so I did a 10-minute interview with him for that DVD. Also, in England, I had leading lady Marla Landi sit down in front of a camera and talk a little about it.

Richard and I are on the commentary of HAUNTED STRANGLER. In England, I got co-stars Vera Day and Jean Kent to talk about it (and other career highlights) on-camera, and in Scotland I got the screenwriter Jan Read to talk about it (and other career highlights) on-camera.

Richard and I are on the commentary of CORRIDORS OF BLOOD. I also had Alex talk about Karloff for 15 or 20 minutes for this DVD. I did a commentary (about 40, 45 minutes) with actress Yvonne Romain. In England, I had co-star Francis Matthews sit down in front of a camera and talk about it (and his other horror/SF credits). I also did a print interview with co-star Betta St. John that I'll use quotes from in my liner notes.

I also arranged for my friend Bryan Senn to visit director Robert Day and have HIM talk on-camera about the three he directed (FIRST MAN, HAUNTED, CORRIDORS).

And, who knows, maybe we'll come up with some more bonus materials and interviewees in the time we've got left."

BTW, Bryan Senn is also a friend of mine and I have a VHS dupe of the interviews he conducted with Robert Day. He has nice things to say about Karloff and, um, not-as-nice things to say about Christopher Lee.
-----------------------------

Then the bad news:

Criterion's reply to this rumor: (courtesy of Spokesman, Jon Mulvaney)

I'm am aware of no such project. Sorry I can't be of greater assistance.

Best,
JM
---------------------------------
And finally, with the news Criterion would be handling 12 Ozu films in all, comes the further news on the timeline to which Criterion will dish them out: Not all at once, but expect 2 or 3 a year. This comes also from Jon Mulvaney. Kinda dissapointing, but expected news also.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on November 04, 2003, 09:49:35 PM
okay, so, what's the deal with Ozu? I saw Good Morning and thought it was fine, but nothing to rave about and sorely lacking in style (which is cool, but doesn't have much re-watch value for me). I'd love to blind buy either Tokyo Story or Floating Weeds, but of course they are hella expensive. Now I could rent them from the library, but because of their age, the quality will be poo. Anyone wanna wax about why I should watch more Ozu, and why CC seems to love him so much?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 04, 2003, 09:57:35 PM
SoNowThen:
Don't base Ozu off Good Morning. I agree it is weak. Thing is, most everyone else does too in comparison to his major works. Ozu is not perfect and Criterion released Good Morning more on the basis of what was first available to them to release. I haven't seen Tokyo Story, but in my gut feeling, you really do need to see this film so take the plunge, man. I got Tokyo Story and (because of your raving) Le Cercle Rouge on order right now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on November 04, 2003, 10:21:56 PM
Haha, I haven't even seen Red Circle yet!! But it's Melville, and it's got Delon in it, which I think pretty much equals brilliance.

Well, you let me know on Ozu, GT. You steered me right with Umberto D.

Also, I think it's almost time for me to blind buy In The Mood For Love...


On another note, I hope everyone here has seen Coup De Torchon? It's just fucking awesome. I gotta locate that bad boy for a good price...

*Whew*
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on November 04, 2003, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenI'd love to blind buy either Tokyo Story or Floating Weeds, but of course they are hella expensive. Now I could rent them from the library, but because of their age, the quality will be poo. Anyone wanna wax about why I should watch more Ozu, and why CC seems to love him so much?
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2F6302969670.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg&hash=d6844654838b9d8a6deb341746793a82f40c8ab0)
I bought this sometime last year because I knew Ebert praised it a lot. I shelled out the money for it and let me tell you, it's well worth it. The quality is very good as well. Based on the other stuff I've seen of Yasujiro Ozu, I can conclude that he has a very distinctive style unlike any other director. (Ebert had called him the softest of directors.. something like that.) Anyway, if you like Japanese cinema, see Ozu.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 11, 2003, 09:39:10 PM
Major update here. Lots to cover so lets begin with the second Annual CCF (Criterion Collection Forum) interview with Criterion spokesman Jon Mulvaney. Great great interview:

Can you describe for us a typical day at the Criterion offices?

The only thing typical about a day at Criterion is its unpredictability. Like most New Yorkers, we're overflowing the limited space we occupy and don't have enough time in the day to do everything we need to. In the summer, we talk about softball; in the winter, we talk about our Christmas card. Any given day can find a consulting producer from Europe camped out in our conference room or one of the Criterion babies, spouses, or dogs roaming the halls. We're a close-knit company and we work hard and play hard, though the office mood is very casual. And while you're here, you're never more than seven feet from a TV screen.

How long, on average, does it take for a title to make if from the idea stage to the street date? What was the shortest window of time for a release (and which release was it) and what was the longest?

Once a master is made, it is usually about a four-month process for production, authoring, compression, and design. There is, however, quite a bit of variation. Naturally, production periods are shorter for those titles with less original content, or for studio releases where hard and fast release dates are imposed from the outside, such as with The Royal Tenenbaums. The releases that demand the most time are those that require extensive restoration and/or archival research, such as Grand Illusion or Rules of the Game. Or the Eisenstein silents, which we’ve been working on for quite a long time now.

Are there any plans to celebrate publicly the twentieth anniversary of Criterion? A special release, perhaps? Those hotly anticipated t-shirts? Might we suggest a DVD sampler similar to the old "Criterion Goes to the Movies" Voyager CD-ROM that would include trailers and clips from all of the available Criterion DVDs and perhaps a brief introduction by Peter Becker and video interviews with the staff? This could be made available as a mail-order item or as a premium with selected purchases.

Thanks for reminding us of the upcoming anniversary. You’re right—it would make a good occasion for something. However, nothing is currently in the works. Making Criterion merchandise (t-shirts, hats etc.) has been on our minds for some time, but we still haven’t committed to it. If and when we do make such merchandise available, you’ll be the first to know.

What kind of backgrounds, educational or otherwise, do your producers have? What kind of preparation makes for a good producer?

The producers at Criterion come from a variety of backgrounds. Most have a background in film, be it a degree in film production or studies and/or experience in film production or distribution. Certain producers joined the company in entry-level positions and worked their way up through the ranks.

To be a good producer, one must capable of doing and being many things at once. One need not necessarily be an expert on a particular film or filmmaker, yet one must know how to surround oneself with the right resources and how to best exploit those resources. The producer must be canny, patient, and discerning when sifting through vast amounts of archival materials. They must simultaneously act as sleuth, diplomat, and wrangler in an effort to generate a coherent overall presentation of a particular film, one that is accessible and interesting to both the casual viewer and the expert. It is a difficult balancing act between purist idealism on the one hand and commercial realities on the other. A good producer is able to find the right spot between these two poles.

How does Criterion decide whom to approach for recording commentary tracks? Is it based on reputation, availability, interest, past working relationships, or what?

Often the choice of a commentarist is self-evident. A Terry Gilliam film needs a Terry Gilliam commentary. Similarly, certain scholars have such dominant reputations in their fields —Peter Cowie on Bergman, say, or Donald Richie on Ozu and Kurosawa, that we would be remiss not to turn to them on occasion. Other films seem to require experts from outside the film industry (e.g., serial-killer profiling pioneer John Douglas on Silence of the Lambs, former DEA intelligence chief Craig Chretien and Pulitzer-winning reporter Tim Golden on Traffic) to address the real-life underpinnings of the story. But for the most part, the choice of commentarist emerges from an internal discussion that takes into account many of the criteria you mention in your question. Suffice it to say that the process of developing a commentary itself, whether scripted or drawn from a number of interviews, is quite grueling, and sheer familiarity with the subject is never enough. It takes energy, clarity, and an ability to organize thoughts not based on their own linear logic, but based on the rhythm and structure of the film being annotated. Those who do it well are a rare breed and we consider ourselves lucky when we find them.

What are Criterion's plans for revisiting the earlier titles in the collection, specifically the non-anamorphic titles, titles that have been restored since their initial release, and titles lacking in special features that are still priced at $39.95 MSRP?

We do hope to re-release certain non-anamorphic titles in the future, but it will be a very gradual process. Because we have access to so many great films that have not received our attention at all, we are more inclined to work on new films than re-release existing titles. However, there is a strong likelihood that we’ll be re-releasing a disc or two in 2004, though none of the titles we’re considering are widescreen films (i.e. they are 1.33:1).

Thanks for asking about the early, 39.95 straight titles (Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and High and Low). The 39.95 price tag for these titles was an anomaly, and one that should be corrected. I’ve been discussing this issue with the senior staff and, if I have my way, you will see a price adjustment is in our future.

The November release of David Cronenberg's Naked Lunch gives credence to the rumor that Criterion is now able to license titles from Fox. Can you shed any light on this and possibly give us an idea of the kinds of Criterion titles we might expect to see as a result of this new relationship?

It is true—we plan to release a handful of Fox titles in 2004/5. But you guys know that I am not at liberty to divulge specifics! Suffice it to say that, if everything goes according to plan, you will be pleased. Several highly regarded directors and films from all periods of Fox studio history.

Celestial Pictures, a Hong Kong-based company, has been releasing beautifully restored and remastered titles from the classic Shaw Brothers film library. Miramax has licensed a few of these titles for US release, but many excellent films have not been picked up. Has Criterion considered licensing a couple of these titles as a way of expanding their coverage of Asian cinema?

We are very aware of the remarkable Celestial Pictures collection of Chinese Cinema. I am not a Hong Kong cinema expert, but it is my understanding that the Celestial/Shaw Brothers library consists of some 700 films. This is far too large a library for Criterion to handle. However, if there are certain Celestial titles that you think would be especially suited to a Criterion releases, please write in and inform us of them. We’re eager to hear what you think.

TV on DVD has become a cash cow for the big studios. Criterion, as usual, was there first with "Fishing With John", but has Criterion considered revisiting TV as a source for titles? Errol Morris' "First Person" seems like it would be a great fit in the Collection.

We are currently exploring certain projects, but there are no television programs in our current schedule. That’s about all I can say on this one. As always, we welcome any suggestions you might have.

The Brakhage release seems to have been phenomenally popular. Has this encouraged Criterion to look into releasing more avant-garde and experimental works, or was the experience so trying that once is more than enough?

The by Brakhage release was certainly a challenge, but we’ve been very heartened by the public response. We are very proud of this DVD and its reception. We are very hopeful that more avant-garde/non-narrative cinema (including more Brakhage, perhaps) will find its way into the collection. I wouldn’t expect anything in the very near future, but the experience with Brakhage was nothing if not encouraging.

Are there any plans to release more silent films? An animated film? More genre films?

In addition to an exciting slate of classics, we are planning more silents and more genre fare in 2004. No animated films are on the schedule, but we encourage suggestions for high-quality animated films outside of major studio releases.

2003 was a very strong year for Criterion and fans expect 2004 to bring just as many great titles, including ones by Criterion stalwarts Bergman, Buñuel, Godard, Kurosawa, Ozu, Renoir, Truffaut, and Varda, new favorites Bresson and Melville, as well as rumored debut entries in the Collection from Franju, Russ Meyer, Rohmer, and Visconti. That's already quite a slate of big names, but can you give us any hints about some other exciting upcoming titles?

Hmmm... well, at the moment, 2004 looks terrific. Very eclectic. A number of tried-and-true favorites and quite a few new names. Some monstrous classics of world cinema and some more obscure gems. I would say a number of surprises, but the folks at the Criterion Forum are so resourceful that we can rarely catch you unawares.

What’s in the works? One dog, one cat, one bird, two Sicilians, three women, four cops, five films never before on home video (at least), and six hours of suffering. Not to mention a couple of masks, a mamma, and a messiah. And The Lower Depths.

All the best to all of you at The Criterion Forum from all of us at The Criterion Collection!

Respectfully,

Jon Mulvaney
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also, a nice article appeared in the Chicago Tribune about Criterion AND its upcoming projects. The article is below, but here is the exciting news of who Criterion plans to cover this year:

we'll be doing some Robert Altman this year
Fritz Lang's `The Testament of Dr. Mobuse'
and some work on [John] Cassavetes
and John Ford
plus more Godard
Kurosawa
Renoir
and a long-awaited Italian masterpiece.
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article:

Criterion set the criteria for special features

By Joshua Klein
Special to the Tribune
Published November 11, 2003

Back in the laserdisc era, Criterion was one of the first companies to recognize the demand for films shown in their proper aspect ratios, so you can thank them for the black bars that preserve a film's original theatrical image. Criterion also pioneered the use of supplementary material, so you can thank them for audio commentaries and still galleries as well. But all of this came at a price for the independent company, inevitably passed on to the tiny laserdisc consumer base.

"It used to be that we had to scale our work very, very carefully, since there were barely enough laserdisc players to break even after just making a decent master," says Criterion president Peter Becker. "We were certainly early, aggressive pioneers in the development of the special features that have become the standard bells and whistles on a lot of DVDs, but in those days, we could afford to do, say, an elaborate edition of `Silence of the Lambs,' but our edition of `La Strada' really had nothing on it. In fact, if you go back and look at our laserdiscs of the great international classics, many of them have little on them at all in terms of special features."

"I also go back and look at what we sold of certain releases," he added. "`Andrei Rublyov' is a very important film, arguably Tarkovsky's masterpiece, and I think we sold maybe 660 copies of that on laserdisc. When you have to break even on 660 copies, let alone make a profit, it tells you why the list price on something like that had to be $99."

Restoring classic films

Given the massive success of the DVD format, Criterion has had an easier time restoring and distributing classic films from their catalog. "At the height of the laserdisc market, there were maybe a couple of million active players," says Becker. "DVD outstripped that number in its first year. On DVD, the cost barriers aren't nearly as high as they were on laserdisc, so there's the possibility of introducing a lot of new customers to these films and for us to do a level of work that we could never have afforded to do on laserdisc. We didn't have the tools to do nearly as much restoration work then as we do now. Now we're doing most of our digital restoration on a high-definition level and contributing to actual film restoration, so that films can be brought back out in theaters. All of that was [previously] beyond our reach."

In fact, a restored print of Gillo Pontecorvo's "The Battle of Algiers" hits theaters this January before an eventual DVD release. In the meantime, Criterion's most recent DVD releases are as impressive and eclectic as ever. David Cronenberg's mind-bending "Naked Lunch" arrives as a two-disc edition, while Steven Soderbergh's strange "Schizopolis" comes as a single disc packed with special features as surreal as the film itself, such as a commentary track with the director interviewing himself. Jean-Pierre Melville's "Le Cercle Rouge" and Yasujiro Ozu's masterpiece "Tokyo Story" get the double-disc treatment. "A Film Trilogy" and "The BRD Trilogy" are extensively packaged boxed sets dedicated to Ingmar Bergman and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, respectively. Each justifies the long-standing Criterion nickname "film school in a box."

Everyone benefits

Of course, nowadays Criterion is just one of many companies releasing special editions on DVD, but Becker thinks the high standards Criterion set and continues to maintain benefits everyone. "Important preservation work, which was once done by the Academy or under not-for-profit circumstances, is now being carried out by for-profit institutions," he says. "It's really a quite extraordinary moment in that way. Because people are now putting on supplements and seeking out archival elements, and it's really re-invigorated the archives. Everybody's improving their catalog systems and in turn taking in a fair amount of licensing capital that wasn't there before, just because people are taking an interest. It's going to be hugely important for film history."

Given the constant search for the best possible materials -- a pristine print of Carl Dryer's "The Passion of Joan of Arc" was famously found in a Norwegian asylum, and a DVD edition of Jean Renoir's "The Rules of the Game" was postponed until early next year after an original negative was discovered at the last minute -- Becker isn't always at liberty to say just what will and will not show up on DVD from year to year.

"[Laurence Olivier's] `Richard III' has been a monumental effort, and we'll be doing some Robert Altman this year, Samuel Fuller's `Pickup on South Street,' Fritz Lang's `The Testament of Dr. Mobuse' and a dual edition of Ozu's `Floating Weeds' and `A Story of Floating Weeds.' Then we'll be doing some work on [John] Cassavetes and John Ford, plus more Godard, Kurosawa, Renoir . . . and a long-awaited Italian masterpiece. But I don't want to jinx myself, because we haven't got all the stuff we need to finish it."

Finally, word has it that Floating Weeds will appear in March.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Finn on November 11, 2003, 10:16:24 PM
Did anyone pick up Naked Lunch on Criterion?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 12, 2003, 12:13:36 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
and a long-awaited Italian masterpiece.

La Dolce Vita?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 12, 2003, 08:09:27 AM
Quote from: themodernage02
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
and a long-awaited Italian masterpiece.

La Dolce Vita?

Likely not. There's already a 2 disc dvd of La Dolce Vita planned for June of next year, but that does keep on getting pushed back. It is likely The Leopard, which is long awaited in its own right.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on November 12, 2003, 04:46:59 PM
The Altman one is probably 3 Women, right? Hopefully?

I'm looking forward to Ford and Cassavetes too, didn't expect them to be priorities, that's cool.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 12, 2003, 07:50:42 PM
The Altman one will definitely be 3 Women, but also, they're could be more. The quote was "some Altman". That entitles more than just one so who knows, but 3 Women is a near lock.

Ford........I'm guessing Young Mr. Lincoln or The Informer. More known classics of his are locked up and these two stand as major works still even if general public doesn't know them well. I'd guess The Informer edging out Young Mr. Lincoln solely because it is more on greatest lists.

Cassavetes, though, has the guess mainly of "Husbands" right now because it really has no dvd release here at all.

But, since the flood gates of Fox and Criterion doing deals has emerged, other major names are being thrown around as potential films, mainly Paris, Texas and even Bottle Rocket.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on November 12, 2003, 08:35:56 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenokay, so, what's the deal with Ozu? I saw Good Morning and thought it was fine, but nothing to rave about and sorely lacking in style (which is cool, but doesn't have much re-watch value for me). I'd love to blind buy either Tokyo Story or Floating Weeds, but of course they are hella expensive. Now I could rent them from the library, but because of their age, the quality will be poo. Anyone wanna wax about why I should watch more Ozu, and why CC seems to love him so much?

I don't agree that there is no style in Good Morning, or that it's really that weak. It's probably a minor work for Ozu, but I think it comes off rather well. At the very least, it has color and charm to spare.

The thing with Ozu (and Bresson... and Dreyer... yes, I'm revving up to read Schrader's Transcendental Style in Film) is the plainness of the style, which is probably your real complaint. We usually think of a "style" as something that wows us, impresses us, dances all around us and dazzles us, but that's only one kind of style: Style is the word we use to indicate specific choices of technique and presentation we associate with certain directors, the way the choices are made, why they're made, etc. Clearly, these "transcendental" filmmakers have a different style than that, but every frame and composition and edit seem all the more clear and determined a choice for being so ascetic and restrained.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 12, 2003, 08:38:09 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetLikely not. There's already a 2 disc dvd of La Dolce Vita planned for June of next year, but that does keep on getting pushed back. It is likely The Leopard, which is long awaited in its own right.

really?  where was this discussed? criterion is putting this out? or somebody else?  the last time i asked there was no work on a region one. http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=1663
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 12, 2003, 10:14:29 PM
I found this from another forum. The guy who posted it knows his shit on the subject. I trust him.

"Koch Lorber owns the US rights to La Dolce vita. They are preparing a 2-disc special edition, that was to be released in September, but has since been postponed until July 2004."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on November 13, 2003, 10:13:06 AM
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: SoNowThenokay, so, what's the deal with Ozu? I saw Good Morning and thought it was fine, but nothing to rave about and sorely lacking in style (which is cool, but doesn't have much re-watch value for me). I'd love to blind buy either Tokyo Story or Floating Weeds, but of course they are hella expensive. Now I could rent them from the library, but because of their age, the quality will be poo. Anyone wanna wax about why I should watch more Ozu, and why CC seems to love him so much?

I don't agree that there is no style in Good Morning, or that it's really that weak. It's probably a minor work for Ozu, but I think it comes off rather well. At the very least, it has color and charm to spare.

The thing with Ozu (and Bresson... and Dreyer... yes, I'm revving up to read Schrader's Transcendental Style in Film) is the plainness of the style, which is probably your real complaint. We usually think of a "style" as something that wows us, impresses us, dances all around us and dazzles us, but that's only one kind of style: Style is the word we use to indicate specific choices of technique and presentation we associate with certain directors, the way the choices are made, why they're made, etc. Clearly, these "transcendental" filmmakers have a different style than that, but every frame and composition and edit seem all the more clear and determined a choice for being so ascetic and restrained.

Ah, but I can see clear style at work in every frame of a Bresson film. Whereas Good Morning just played like a tv sitcom. Don't get me wrong, I thought it was cute, but it didn't blow me away. I'm hoping Tokyo Story and Floating Weeds will. But they're expensive, and I dunno if I wanna blind buy...

Oh, and GT, Bottle Rocket will never come out Criterion. They said that awhile ago.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on November 13, 2003, 05:07:26 PM
I'm especially looking forward to 3 Women. Probably not the most original Altman, but certainly my favorite.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 13, 2003, 09:02:19 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenOh, and GT, Bottle Rocket will never come out Criterion. They said that awhile ago.

A while ago....things have changed significantly in what Criterion is able to release and what not to release. And Criterion knows this is their most requested dvd title of any, so they'll pursue it if they can.

And rumors continue: Word has it that Secret Honor is owned by Altman himself. This is very much Criterion worthy and is already being tossed around as possible future release.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2003, 05:37:17 PM
Floating Weeds and The Story of Floating Weeds are the two Ozu films known to be released in 2004, but now comes official word that the other Ozu for the year will be "The Only Son". I don't know what this means about the previously announced, "Early Summer", but this is the news. Link here (confirmation is at end of article): http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?fb20031116dr.htm
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on November 16, 2003, 11:56:55 PM
Well, it's better for my wallet, anyway, to space this stuff out. ...

I'm already looking at a big outlay for Ikiru and the two Tatis in January.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 25, 2003, 09:44:55 PM
Here are some new leaked titles along with their covers. Some of the new titles are dissapointing or interesting for certain foreign film buffs, but here they are anyways. Also, covers for some previously announced are up as well. Information not yet up on each:

LE CORBEAU: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/227_box_348x490.jpg

SALVATORE GUILIANO: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/228_box_348x490.jpg (nice cover, just never heard of the movie)

TUNES OF GLORY: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/225_box_348x490.jpg

PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/224_box_348x490.jpg

MAITRESSE: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/223_box_348x490.jpg

DIARY OF A COUNTRY PRIEST: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/222_box_348x490.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on November 25, 2003, 09:58:37 PM
I certainly won't complain about more Ronald Neame. I never heard of him (or The Horse's Mouth or Hopscotch) until the Criterion releases, and I absolutely adored them, particularly The Horse's Mouth.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: freakerdude on November 25, 2003, 10:53:41 PM
Okay, say you know this person who who has never rented any Criterion movies and they were looking for some good ones to start off with.

Say this dude has Naked Lunch on his rental list and needs some more rental recs. I guess Blockbuster and Hollywood Video may only carry a few of these so I'll make sure I tell him to check the indie stores.

Thanks......from the guy
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Slick Shoes on November 26, 2003, 02:53:47 PM
Nobody does covers like Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on November 26, 2003, 03:06:54 PM
Quote from: freakerdudeOkay, say you know this person who who has never rented any Criterion movies and they were looking for some good ones to start off with.

Say this dude has Naked Lunch on his rental list and needs some more rental recs. I guess Blockbuster and Hollywood Video may only carry a few of these so I'll make sure I tell him to check the indie stores.

Thanks......from the guy

Sullivan's Travels is a great starter... almost anyone has to love the movie, and it's packede with extras.

Walkabout is a personal favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on November 26, 2003, 03:10:29 PM
seconding Walkabout


Last Temptation Of Christ
and
8 1/2

are probably my favorite CC's, along with the Doinel box set.

ohh, and Salesman. More people need to watch this.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on November 26, 2003, 03:42:27 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenohh, and Salesman. More people need to watch this.

Agreed. Just a jaw-dropping documentary.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on November 26, 2003, 03:48:10 PM
all the new specs are up on the official CC site, if anyone's interested:

www.criterionco.com
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 26, 2003, 03:57:06 PM
Quote from: freakerdudeOkay, say you know this person who who has never rented any Criterion movies and they were looking for some good ones to start off with.

Rushmore <<<<essential
Royal Tenenbaums
8 1/2
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas <<<pretty awesome design and extras
Robocop << OOP, but you can still find it for pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on November 26, 2003, 05:01:33 PM
Quote from: themodernage02
Quote from: freakerdudeOkay, say you know this person who who has never rented any Criterion movies and they were looking for some good ones to start off with.

Rushmore <<<<essential
Royal Tenenbaums
8 1/2
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas <<<pretty awesome design and extras
Robocop << OOP, but you can still find it for pretty cheap.

I'd add Seven Samurai, just because it's essential and Jeck's commentary is really, really good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 26, 2003, 05:10:10 PM
Le Trou
Insomnia
The Vanishing
Traffic
George Washington

all good stuff to also begin with.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on November 26, 2003, 05:20:09 PM
The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Third Man
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 26, 2003, 05:27:30 PM
Rebecca
Notorious
Brazil
Rashomon
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on November 26, 2003, 06:07:22 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin

Brazil

we have a winnner.....nice three disk..good price at best buy also.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: freakerdude on November 27, 2003, 01:01:02 AM
I have only seen a few of all of your recs like Royal Tbaums, Insomnia, Traffic, Chasing Amy, and Fear & L In LV. I just saw Brazil and Baron Von M.

I need to give F&L In LV another shot and my friend loves it.

I really want to see the Last Temptation Of Christ and will take all of your recs and see what pans out at the mainstream places.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pedro on November 27, 2003, 01:51:16 AM
Last Temptation is wonderful.  Blind Bought it with no regrets.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 27, 2003, 03:54:30 PM
Discreet Charm of the Bourgeousie
Do The Right Thing
Nights of Cabiria
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 27, 2003, 05:07:07 PM
The information for all the new releases are up. Richard III , which was scheduled for this fall but delayed, is now coming out in February. The major titles of the bunch are by far Diary of a Country Priest and Pickup on South Street. The most interesting title with prolly the best special features belongs to Salvatore Guilano. I'll prolly buy it on blind buy and the Bresson and Fuller one as well.

Maitresse: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=223

Diary of a Country Priest: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=222

Tunes of Glory: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=225

Pickup on South Street: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=224

Le Corbeau: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=227

Salvatore Giuliano: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=228

Richard III: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=213
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on November 27, 2003, 09:46:00 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThe major titles of the bunch are by far Diary of a Country Priest and Pickup on South Street.

Wow. It's not like I need anymore expensive blind buys but I will definitely be getting these.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 27, 2003, 11:06:55 PM
wow, i'm totally poor.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 09, 2003, 11:15:54 AM
WOMAN IN THE DUNES COMING?

From a post at the CC forum (which they got from DVD Talk Forum):

I recieved this soon after registering for my long-overdue subscription to Milestone's mailing list. It was short, too the point, and apparently personal. I had listed Woman in the Dunes as a primary concern upon subscribing, as I felt the current DVD was lackluster.

"Dear (customer).

Criterion will be putting out a new edition of WOMAN IN THE DUNES in the next year or so.

Dennis Doros
Milestone Film & Video"

Straight from the other horse's mouth.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 17, 2003, 10:37:14 PM
This past fall, Akira Kurosawa's The Lower Depths was delayed in release by Criterion. It seems like the reason why has been discovered. To the hapiness of many, it seems it is to add Jean Renoir's own film,  The Lower Depths (1936) to the dvd package. This news comes from a member at the CC forum who writes this exactly:

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!! I spoke with Keiko McDonald (who had written the booklet essay) about the delay, and she confirmed that it was because of the addition of Renoir's Les Bas-fonds (1936).

This isn't hard to believe. Many assumed (and hoped) this would happen.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on December 22, 2003, 10:54:47 PM
226 Onibaba:
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/226_box_348x490.jpg


229 Scenes from a Marriage: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/229_box_348x490.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on December 22, 2003, 11:16:30 PM
Quote from: EEz28226 Onibaba:
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/226_box_348x490.jpg


229 Scenes from a Marriage: http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/229_box_348x490.jpg

Goddamn, sometimes I think I wanna buy Criterion's just for their covers. That first one is so great.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on December 23, 2003, 11:30:22 AM
Quote from: EEz28Scenes from a Marriage
Ingmar Bergman is driving me to the poor house.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 07, 2004, 10:54:16 PM
the beginning of 2004 is an insane DVD time!
they just rereleased the Tatis - i need M. Hulot
i still want BAnd of OUtsiders
Rules of the Game
Tokyo Story
Le Circle Rouge(sp?)
Buneul, Fellini
i know most of these were released in 2003, but i'm behind!!

now, if they'll release the restored A Woman is a Woman!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 08, 2004, 12:31:14 AM
Criterion really needs to take a year off so I can catch up.

Those fuckers and their alluring covers...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 09, 2004, 09:08:50 PM
Quote from: bigideasnow, if they'll release the restored A Woman is a Woman!!!

Expect it sometime later this year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on January 16, 2004, 08:01:50 PM
Wow, I'm really looking forward to Onibaba. Sounds amazing....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 16, 2004, 08:10:33 PM
does anyone happend to know what the deal is with the other Tati's (like Playtime)? i remember reading that Criterion used the wrong aspect ratio......or maybe they found new footage or something.......it kinda sucks for me because i was in a Tati frenzy before the news and paid a hefty price for Playtime
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on January 20, 2004, 01:29:22 PM
The Criterion Crime Wave to Air on IFC.

A weekend film festival presenting some of the greatest crime films from The
Criterion Collection will appear on The Independent Film Channel (IFC) on
January 30th and 31st. "IFC presents The Criterion Crime Wave" will feature
such classics as High and Low, Tokyo Drifter, The Honeymoon Killers, Branded
to Kill, Alphaville and Man Bites Dog. A complete listing of the films,
dates and times appears on the IFC website . Viewers are encouraged to
participate in the Criterion Crime Wave Sweepstakes and play to win a home
theater system, a selection of DVDs and other prizes from IFC, The Criterion
Collection, Home Vision Entertainment and Amazon.com. Enter to win at
Amazon.com from now until February 16th.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on January 30, 2004, 11:42:59 AM
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/232_box_348x490.jpg

http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/230_box_348x490.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SHAFTR on January 30, 2004, 11:53:49 AM
Quote from: EEz28

http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/230_box_348x490.jpg

I only see 2.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: abuck1220 on January 30, 2004, 02:02:34 PM
woo hoo! altman!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on January 30, 2004, 06:31:28 PM
Out-of-print for some time now, The Criterion Collection will re-release their terrific version of director Stanley Donen's Charade (spine #57) in April. The film, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, has been available in countless cheapo disc releases and even as a double feature to Universal remake The Truth About Charlie, but Criterion's edition is the one to get. The disc features a new 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer (Criterion's original release was letterboxed), a Dolby Digital mono soundtrack, an audio commentary with Stanley Donen and screenwriter Peter Stone and "The Films of Stanley Donen" filmography, with an introduction by Donen biographer Stephen M. Silverman. Retail is $39.95.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on January 31, 2004, 12:42:39 AM
Fuck yes, I've always always always wanted to see "3 Women"! Altman is the man!!! Thanks so much for the great news EEz....even with the couple rumors circulating, I still never thought they'd release it, I underestimated criterion. So is there any release date info yet??? It's enough to know it's coming out sooner or later anyway.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: abuck1220 on January 31, 2004, 11:54:44 AM
i've heard the release date as being in the spring...april maybe. the only extra is the altman commentary.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 06, 2004, 03:43:51 PM
More Godard on the horizon? From the CC forum:

New Godards + Dziga Vertov on the horizon?
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A friend of JP Gorin has told me that JP's in New York right now recording audio commentary for Criterion releases of "Letter to Jane" and also possibly "Tout va bien."
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from Craig Keller, on the Godard list:

It seems only natural that Criterion would put these two films together in a single release (a single fantastically daring release at that!) as, well, that's the way Criterion have proven themselves to operate. They don't release a single Antoine Doinel film when the whole series will do, nor 'I Am Curious: Yellow' without 'I Am Curious: Blue.' And it's almost certain that their upcoming 'Jour de fête' will include both the black and white and the color versions of the film. As such, these "sister films" by Godard and Gorin constitute what is almost certainly the most "progressive" release from Criterion since the Brakhage anthology or, indeed, the 'I Am Curious' box. Never mind the coupling of related films -- that Criterion are choosing these films at all (especially before their slated release of the much lighter 'Une femme est une femme' (1961)) is the most daring aspect of this scenario. (Does one dare even to speculate that a Godard+Gorin Dziga-Vertov-Group Films 1969-1971 box could also be a(n even unlikelier) possibility? -- i.e., a box consisting of: 'Un film comme les autres' (1968), 'Pravda' (1968), 'Le Vent d'est' (1969), 'Luttes en Italie' (1969), 'Jusqu'à la victoire' (1970), and 'Vladimir et Rosa' (1971).)

For those of you unfamiliar with 'Tout va bien' ['Everything's Going Fine'] (1972) and 'Lettre à Jane' (also 1972), allow me to paste from my Godard profile at Senses of Cinema:

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"...'Tout va bien sees' star-cum-revolutionary Jane Fonda in the role of a disenchanted American radio reporter stationed in Paris who attempts to reconcile both her occupation and relationship with Yves Montand with Marxist ideology. 'Lettre à Jane,' on the other hand, documents a tag-team analysis between Godard and Gorin in voice-over of the notorious photo taken of Fonda commiserating with a group of Communist North Vietnamese. The film brings Fonda's activities and history into relief as, among other things, just another variety of bourgeois dilettantism; the same could be (and has been) argued of 'Lettre à Jane' itself, although the strain of self-questioning that runs through both films signals perhaps a feeling within Godard (if not Gorin) that he had arrived at an ideological impasse, whereby the practice of “revolutionary” filmmaking itself might also be perceived as a form of opportunism.

And so Godard's “retreat” from film. ..."
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That only scratches the surface in regard to both films, of course. 'Letter to Jane' continues to be hugely controversial due to the fact that the two filmmakers essentially wrapped shooting on one film, then went forth directly thereafter with the unprecedented action of making another picture whose central focus is an out-and-out lambasting of the star of their previous film. Whether the attack is fair or savage is up for debate, but what's certain is that Godard and Gorin, at the height of their Marxist vitriol in 1972, felt that Fonda (whose star status and revolutionary interests were exploited for 'Tout va bien') was not above reproach, nor was the image of her with the North Vietnamese above ideological-aesthetic analysis. (Indeed, 'Letter to Jane' is perhaps Godard's purest meditation of that period on the idea of "the Image" -- rivaled only by his 'Le Gai savoir' (1968), which starred Jean-Pierre Léaud and Juliet Berto.) In later years, Jean Seberg (no less) would remark that what Godard and Gorin did to Fonda in 'Letter to Jane' was "unforgivable."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 06, 2004, 03:49:04 PM
I know, I read that this morning. News like this makes me go a big rubbery one.

So this year is looking to be:

Rohmer Moral Tales box set
Welles (either F For Fake, Falstaff, or The Trial)
Godard (Woman Is A Woman, Masculine/Feminine, 2 Or 3 Things I Know About Her, and now the Dziga Vertov group stuff).

If this all happens, I will glady take up robbery and/or drug dealing to buy all this stuff.

Good times.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on February 06, 2004, 03:54:13 PM
Don't forget The Battle of Algiers.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thebattleofalgiers.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on February 06, 2004, 09:30:57 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenMasculine/Feminine

Oh man, that's been one of my most anticipated films to see for like the past 2 years now, I would kill for them to release that. I actually can't remember hearing anything about a criterion release ever, what specifically was the rumor?

That's a great quote by the way SoNowThen. I was this close to getting that book but I ended up finding a copy of "Godard on Godard" just recently after getting gipped back in December with it being out of print and all. Some prick told me he had it but it never showed up. Anyway, I hope I get it this time, it's not unbelievable to me that there's some copies floating around somewhere out there. Either way, even if it's nowhere to be found, I want to get as immersed in Godard's work as possible. It's probably true, he may very well be the best ever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 06, 2004, 11:18:04 PM
Quote from: ebeamanIt's probably true, he may very well be the best ever.
no, that's not very likely.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 07, 2004, 02:56:50 PM
who is releasing the Welles' films?
i have a really cheap DVD of The Trial. very interesting shots and sets.....which is standard with Welles........someone frickin' cough up the lost print of the Magnificent Ambersons......now!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 08, 2004, 10:40:02 PM
Quote from: ebeamanIt's probably true, he may very well be the best ever.

Yep, like the credit says, Godard=Cinema.

Masculine is a fairly easy rent around here, but I'm waiting 'til it comes out on dvd. I saw the vhs tape a few and a half ago, my first Godard movie really, and couldn't make it through half an hour. Oh how times have changed!!


As to Welles, I doubt the CC is gonna be The Trial, but it would be my preferred one, as it's my fav of his. bigideas, I heard the current dvd is brutal. Confirm?

Oh, and fuck Ambersons, I wanna see a full version of his movies, which means that getting the other two mentioned would be much happier.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on February 08, 2004, 10:50:43 PM
Masculin/Feminin is one of Godard's best and would make a great Criterion release... I have the VHS, and I think it belongs to New Yorker films... which I don't think has collaborated with Criterion at all thus far.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 09, 2004, 07:00:31 PM
i got it in a bargin bin for 6 bucks or so.
it say, "digitally mastered from the best available sources for the highest quality possible." it's a LaserLight DVD. i guess what sets Criterion apart is that they actually restore things, or purchase rights to films that have been.
i think The Trial was made on a very low budget. none of the voices are synched because it was all dont post i believe. i think Welles even had to do some of the other people's voices because of cash. i haven't watched it in a really long time, i just remember thinking the transfer was crappy......but who knows, they might not have had much to go from.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 09, 2004, 07:39:09 PM
Quote from: godardianMasculin/Feminin is one of Godard's best and would make a great Criterion release... I have the VHS, and I think it belongs to New Yorker films... which I don't think has collaborated with Criterion at all thus far.

OK...I'll prove that wrong: Tokyo Story was a New Yorker.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 09, 2004, 07:47:10 PM
Potential CC covers for the much rumored title, The Tin Drum? Criterion do sometimes get artists to do cover designs who are profiled enough to have their own websites and sometimes are generous enough to put up many versions of the final CC cover. This was the case before with Naked Lunch and all the covers available to see of it. But, for The Tin Drum, we are getting it before the release:

http://pub125.ezboard.com/fcriterioncollectionforumfrm2.showMessage?topicID=649.topic
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on February 09, 2004, 07:51:16 PM
Tin Drum is an excellent film and one of many CC titles I submitted as requests well before they were released. It couldn't have been just me... could it? Not on this film, but I also nagged them about Bresson before.

You know, when I think about it GT, New Yorker also released lots of Fassbinder on VHS. So, I was completely wrong.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 09, 2004, 07:57:15 PM
Quote from: godardianTin Drum is an excellent film and one of many CC titles I submitted as requests well before they were released. It couldn't have been just me... could it? Not on this film, but I also nagged them about Bresson before.

I think The Tin Drum is pretty popular. I mean, I can rent it at my video store! (I'll be watching it shortly). I only bug Criterion about How I Won the War and if that ever gets released, I'll likely claim a personal victory as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 12, 2004, 06:28:32 PM
For those interested:

A chat on the technical aspects of The Criterion Company

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/ronsreviews/announce.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on February 12, 2004, 11:48:04 PM
Part of me would really like to get on there.

The other part of me wants to avoid the geek parade of ultra-esoteric queries about the actual manufacturing of discs, etc.

Is anyone else gonna do this chat?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 13, 2004, 12:52:47 AM
Quote from: godardian
The other part of me wants to avoid the geek parade of ultra-esoteric queries about the actual manufacturing of discs, etc.

That's the best part!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: You Never Got Me Down Ray on February 13, 2004, 01:05:28 AM
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: godardian
The other part of me wants to avoid the geek parade of ultra-esoteric queries about the actual manufacturing of discs, etc.

That's the best part!

Yeah, you wouldn't want to abandon THIS geek parade, would ya?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 13, 2004, 11:40:48 AM
News is coming around that Werner Herzog may be potentially entering the collection. This is news for a making of Fitzcarraldo film, titled "Burden of Dreams", entering the collection, but there is the fact that Anchor Bay will be losing the rights to the Werner Herzog films they released in their box set so Criterion may be doubling up on Fitzcarraldo and a making of documentary.

Here's the official story: http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=346646

"For me, the finest flick shown at the festival by far was Les Blank's BURDEN OF DREAMS, a 1982 documentary shot in Brazil and Peru about the making of Werner Herzog's FITZCARRALDO. It's one of the three best making-of-a-movie docs ever made, along with George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr's HEARTS OF DARKNESS (about the tortured filming of APOCALYPSE NOW) and Keith Fulton and Luis Pepe's LOST IN LA MANCHA. Blank said a Criterion-produced DVD of this film will be in stores come November or December"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 13, 2004, 11:47:35 AM
I thought Coppola's wife did Hearts Of Darkness...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: meatwad on February 13, 2004, 12:17:00 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenI thought Coppola's wife did Hearts Of Darkness...

she directed it with George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr. Hickenlooper and Bahr also share writing credits
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: pete on February 13, 2004, 12:23:20 PM
yeah but fitzcarraldo took herzog three entire years, yet burden of dream was only there for five weeks.  in the dvd commentary commentary for fitzcarraldo herzog talked about so much drama that befell the production--all the times kinski threw his tantrum, the indians who wanted to kill kinski, the lumberjack who sawed his own foot off because he was bitten by a snake, the grip who became paralyzed...etc. etc.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 17, 2004, 01:38:02 AM
Just tonight, there was a live chat held with Lee Kline who gave away some titles that will be released in the imminent future. Some that were already known, some that weren't. I wasn't there, but the list runs like this:

UGETSU (1954, Mizoguchi) (Lee Kline mentioned he's about to start work on it at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
F FOR FAKE (1973, Welles) (Lee Kline mentioned they're going to release it in 2004 at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
PANDORA'S BOX (1929, G. W. Pabst) "In the program for a screening with Gillian Anderson's score in 2003 - it said Criterion would be releasing a freshly restored version with the Anderson score in 2004". Confirmed by Lee Kline at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
THE LEOPARD (1963, Visconti) (Lee Kline mentioned he's done the transfer already (at HTF chat Feb 2004))
A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (1961, Godard) via Rialto (Lee Kline mentioned as definite at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT * (1955, Ingmar Bergman) (Lee Kline mentioned as definite at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
STRAY DOG (1949, Akira Kurosawa) (Lee Kline mentioned at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
TIN DRUM (1979, Schlondorff) (Lee Kline mentioned at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 17, 2004, 10:11:59 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetJust tonight, there was a live chat held with Lee Kline who gave away some titles that will be released in the imminent future. Some that were already known, some that weren't. I wasn't there, but the list runs like this:


F FOR FAKE (1973, Welles) (Lee Kline mentioned they're going to release it in 2004 at HTF chat (Feb 2004))
THE LEOPARD (1963, Visconti) (Lee Kline mentioned he's done the transfer already (at HTF chat Feb 2004))
A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (1961, Godard) via Rialto (Lee Kline mentioned as definite at HTF chat (Feb 2004))


this is the sound of SoNowThen dancing
*pitterpatterpitterpatter pit pit pat*

Joy
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 17, 2004, 01:09:23 PM
More news from the Criterion chat......

First off, a link to the chat transcript: www.dvduell.de/_news_arch...n_chat.htm

The chat read was excellent, but to summarize some more news, expect a Max Ophuls film to be coming out in the near future (finally!) and an Alfred Hitchcock film as well. Cassavette's Shadows was discussed but nothing promised. Seven Samuari was confirmed to getting a rerelease sometime soon. Also, films for release this summer were confirmed and they follow as these:
Stray Dog, Tin Drum, Testament of Dr Mabuse, The Leopard, Mamma Roma, Smiles of a Summer Night, A Woman is a Woman

In a nice comment, Spike Lee spoke recently mentioned Criterion in regards to a future Malcom X dvd release:

"Question: It's strange to find you haven't done a commentary for Malcom X. After all, that's the movie you're most proud of...

Answer: We need to go back and do a nice package for that. I wanted to do a commentary but Warner Bros didn't wanna spend the money for the extra disc. The movie's three hours long so it would have to be two discs. Thanks for reminding me. It's a good idea. I'm gonna call those m***f***'s and say, "Come on, lets do the right thing and reissue." If they don't wanna do it, let Criterion do it..."

(Courtesy of Total Film in the UK [March 2004])
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 17, 2004, 02:07:20 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpetand an Alfred Hitchcock film as well.
:!:  :-D  :!:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 17, 2004, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThe movie's three hours long so it would have to be two discs. Thanks for reminding me. It's a good idea. I'm gonna call those m***f***'s and say, "Come on, lets do the right thing and reissue." If they don't wanna do it, let Criterion do it..."

(Courtesy of Total Film in the UK [March 2004])

Hehehe, the more I hear Spike say, the more I love him.

One thing: do they have to always put 3hrs over two discs? I mean, there's not technology yet to get this onto one dvd?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on February 17, 2004, 02:32:11 PM
Quote from: SoNowThen
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThe movie's three hours long so it would have to be two discs. Thanks for reminding me. It's a good idea. I'm gonna call those m***f***'s and say, "Come on, lets do the right thing and reissue." If they don't wanna do it, let Criterion do it..."

(Courtesy of Total Film in the UK [March 2004])

Hehehe, the more I hear Spike say, the more I love him.

One thing: do they have to always put 3hrs over two discs? I mean, there's not technology yet to get this onto one dvd?

Obviously there is, with Magnolia being the example. You just probably can't do 3 hours of movie PLUS extras on one disc, so if you want commentary 'n stuff, maybe you have to have the 2 discs for that...?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ©brad on February 17, 2004, 05:15:05 PM
yeah, i would assume 3 hours commentary would require a second disc. either that or you would compromise the quality of the transfer, so i'm learning.

i am not a fan of this double disc shit. (gangs of ny is really annoying, as is the extended edition LOTRs) maybe i'm just lazy though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on February 17, 2004, 05:18:21 PM
There's a simple solution to all of this that the laziness inherent in humans will soon create: multiple-disc DVD players.  That is, if it hasn't already happened.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on February 17, 2004, 05:26:50 PM
Quote from: OnomatopoeiaThat is, if it hasn't already happened.
And it has:
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/category/type/2
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 17, 2004, 06:54:29 PM
Quote from: themodernage02
Quote from: The Gold Trumpetand an Alfred Hitchcock film as well.
:!:  :-D  :!:

the likely candidate is an oldie: Blackmail
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 21, 2004, 10:17:39 AM
An interesting tidbit to the upcoming dvd release of Tin Drum:
http://www.mhvf.net/forum/general/posts/124252075.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SmellyBoobFungus on February 25, 2004, 07:53:53 PM
does anyone know how criterion gets all the extra footage on old 60's films, and how come the only criterion for kubrick is spartacus?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 25, 2004, 07:59:13 PM
Any word on I Live in Fear/Record of a Living Being (http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cjs/films/reviews/iliveinfear.html)?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on February 25, 2004, 11:35:28 PM
Quote from: SmellyBoobFungusdoes anyone know how criterion gets all the extra footage on old 60's films, and how come the only criterion for kubrick is spartacus?

because they know how to do some great research

and because Spartacus was from Universal and Criterion had a deal with them and his other films are from WB and they (WB) dont license out their film to anyone.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 27, 2004, 02:27:20 PM
Criterion website just got all the May updates:

Tin Drum
Testament of Dr Mabuse
Smiles Of A Summer Night
The Leopard (3 discs!!)
Stray Dog
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 27, 2004, 04:24:06 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenCriterion website just got all the May updates:

Tin Drum
Testament of Dr Mabuse
Smiles Of A Summer Night
The Leopard (3 discs!!)
Stray Dog

The Tin Drum: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=234

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse:  http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=231

Smiles of a Summer Night: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=237

The Leopard: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=235

Stray Dog: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=233

As it stands now, The Leopard is a must buy. Important release. I'll likely get The Testament of Dr. Mabuse. Also likely will get Smiles of a Summer Night because I am a completist for Bergman. I heard it wasn't very good. Ignmar Bergman approving the dvd personally is rare considering he is famous for keeping out of most dvd releases. Stray Dog is a Kurosawa I can skip. Its not that good. The Tin Drum will solely depend on how I like the movie. I'm seeing it shortly. All in all, no unexpected titles and the most plentiful of releases so far this year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 27, 2004, 04:28:02 PM
Welles seems to think Smiles Of A Summer Night was the best Bergman film...


As to Leopard, I agree, GT -- a must buy. Mostly on the cast and the CC treatment and the Scorsese recommendation. Cos I'm not a very big Visconti fan (Ossessione was easily one of the most boring movies I've ever seen), but I am a Claudia Cardinale completist...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 29, 2004, 11:47:32 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 01, 2004, 01:19:34 AM
and you certainly wont get to use that condom by watching all those movies
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on March 01, 2004, 01:29:53 AM
Quote from: EEz28and you certainly wont get to use that condom by watching all those movies

You misunderstood. Ravi is telling us, he's f*cked.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on March 01, 2004, 01:47:07 AM
Quote from: MacGuffinRavi is telling us, he's f*cked.
well played.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 01, 2004, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: EEz28and you certainly wont get to use that condom by watching all those movies

You misunderstood. Ravi is telling us, he's f*cked.

ah, i see, sorry Ravi.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on March 01, 2004, 02:07:34 PM
I think Ravi threw in the condom at the last minute for effect.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 01, 2004, 08:57:47 PM
That's just a picture I found online.  In reality I'm always running out of condoms.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Henry Hill on March 02, 2004, 10:31:12 AM
The Game, The Game, where is The Game?  :twisted:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 03, 2004, 10:20:15 AM
An interesting Gift Box Set is coming out for the Samuari Trilogy in May. For me, this is gratifying news because the films have always interested me but they were released such a long time ago I never trusted vendors to really have them in stock. (I've had similiar problems with other older Criterions) What this does is rerelease the trilogy and save me 23% on the price as well. Sometime over the summer, I'm definitely buying the box set.

info here: Arriving on 4th May 2004 is the Samurai Trilogy: Three-Disc Boxed Set with a retail price of $69.95. Hiroshi Inagaki's acclaimed Samurai Trilogy is a sweeping saga of the legendary 17th-century samurai Musashi Miyamoto (powerfully portrayed by Toshiro Mifune) set against the turmoil of a devastating civil war, and follows Musashi's odyssey from unruly youth to enlightened warrior. This specially priced gift pack contains the three DVDs previously only available separately: Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island.

(Courtesy of DVDTimes)

Also, a criterion forum member struck gold when he incquired about Cecil B. DeMille's King of Kings and got the responce that means a release of the film is iminment:

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Will Criterion be releasing DeMille's version of "King of Kings?"
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Jon replied:

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I'm afraid I am not at liberty to discuss our production schedule beyond
those titles that have been officially announced. Sorry I can't be of
greater assistance.

best,
JM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 03, 2004, 05:49:55 PM
Good news. M will be rereleased later this year. This is one of the major titles always rumored to be getting a major release and making me hold off on buying the dvd because of it (Andrei Rublev the other). Hopefully the excellent Stanley Kauffmann essay stays and a new cover is implemented over the old one. Official news block from the Criterion website:

Fritz Lang's M to be Re-Released in 2004

The original Criterion edition of Fritz Lang's groundbreaking suspense masterwork M will be taken out of print on March 31 to make room for an all new DVD edition of the film, slated for release late in 2004. The upcoming re-release of M will feature a pristine transfer from newly restored film elements, as well as a host of new special features. Keep an eye on this space for more details in the coming months.

Also, info and cover image for the Samurai Trilogy Box Set: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/connections.asp?id=63
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on March 03, 2004, 05:59:53 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetFritz Lang's M to be Re-Released in 2004
thats great.  actually about 3 days ago i was putting this on my wish-list, i will make sure to remove it to the waiting for a better edition pile.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on March 03, 2004, 06:14:57 PM
I don't know... I was worried enough with regular re-releases from studios, I always considered Criterion the ultimate. Now them too! I mean, a better DVD is great, but...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on March 03, 2004, 09:57:21 PM
Yeah, I don't know.... :?

I'm quite happy with my current edition of M. ... I don't see any reason to let them double-dip me on this one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 03, 2004, 10:34:16 PM
Go to //www.dvdbeaver.com and look at the graphic comparison of the current Criterion version of M and the region 2 Eureka DVD.  I got really pissed off when I saw it (as will you... I think).  Plus, "a host of new special features"?  How can you resist?  Plus M was one of my first Criterions and in all honesty, I wasn't pleased with it.  Excellent film but definitely could use the re-release, especially since there's a print that's 4512657986 times better.

But far and away, the Criterion DVD for The Leopard -- a film I haven't even seen -- is a release that has by balls turning blue.  Floating Weeds too... I need more Ozu in my life.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 13, 2004, 09:26:45 AM
Recent posts at the Criterion forum from "inside" sources speak on possible future titles they claim Criterion is either working on now or will no doubt be working on in the future. The disbelief in this is that anyone could post this information. The belief is that these titles are believable and one of the posters has been correct before on foretelling future titles. The titles include Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic, Francesco Rosi's Hands Over the City and Pedro Almodóvar's Matador. Jon Mulvaney has confirmed that Criterion would like to do the Life Aquatic, but nothing is certain. Criterion did work with Anderson while he was working on Tennebaums so this is possible and more works from the barely touched Francesco Rosi just seemed inevitable. What gives the Pedro Almodóvar rumor credit is just the poster has been correct before on future titles.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 25, 2004, 03:22:58 PM
Janus Films, parent company of The Criterion Collection, has finally secured rights to Ingmar Bergman's final film, Fanny and Alexander, a film owned by MGM before. The news isn't on a DVD coming, but the sight of this definitely sets a future DVD from Criterion:

On May 21st through the 27th, Janus Films will present a theatrical run of Ingmar Bergman's Oscar-winning film "Fanny and Alexander" at New York's Film Forum, as part of a six week-long Bergman retrospective. The film will be shown with a new 35mm print.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 30, 2004, 12:30:51 PM
Through the HVE website, Mamma Roma and A Woman is a Woman have been announced for June release. Details are as follows:

Mamma Roma (Special Edition Double-Disc Set)
street date: 6/22/04. Retail: $39.95

• New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound
• Three new interviews about director Pier Paolo Pasolini: Bernardo Bertolucci, an assistant to Pasolini on his early films; Tonino Delli Colli, cinematographer on eleven of Pasolini’s fourteen films; and Enzo Siciliano, author of Pasolini: A Biography
• Pier Paolo Pasolini (1995), a 55-minute documentary by filmmaker Ivo Barnabò Micheli covering the career of the controversial artist
• La Ricotta (1963), a 35-minute film by Pasolini about a director who sets out to make a film about the Passion of Jesus
• Original theatrical trailer
• Poster gallery
• New essay by novelist and cultural critic Gary Indiana
• New and improved English subtitle translation
• Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
• 1.33:1 aspect ratio
• Monaural

A Woman is a Woman
Street Date: 6/22/04; Retail: $29.95

• New digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Raoul Coutard, with restored image and sound and enhanced for widescreen televisions
• An early short film by director Jean-Luc Godard
• Qui êtes-vous Anna Karina: Excerpts from a 1966 French television interview with Karina, Brialy, and Serge Gainsbourg
• Collection of A Woman Is a Woman posters from around the world
• Original theatrical trailer
• New essay by film critic J. Hoberman, author of The Dream Life: Movies, Media, and the Mythology of the Sixties
• New and improved English subtitle translation
• Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
• 2.35:1 aspect ratio
• Monaural
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on March 30, 2004, 12:36:04 PM
Get out yer wallets, chaps.

June's a go month!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on March 30, 2004, 01:51:44 PM
I'm much too unfamiliar with the films of Pier Paolo ("I am a Catholic. I am a Communist. I am a homosexual.") Pasolini, having only seen The Gospel According to St. Matthew and Teorema. It'll be nice to finally get some more in a high-quality version.

I've had Woman is a Woman on DVD for quite some time, but it'll be really nice to have the great print and extras, esp. the Hoberman and the posters. The box art is most excellent, as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 30, 2004, 03:32:28 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
A Woman is a Woman
Street Date: 6/22/04; Retail: $29.95
• 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Is it really 2.35:1?  The Fox Lorber DVD is 1.33:1 and it didn't look panned and scanned.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on March 30, 2004, 03:39:17 PM
Quote from: godardianI'm much too unfamiliar with the films of Pier Paolo ("I am a Catholic. I am a Communist. I am a homosexual.") Pasolini, having only seen The Gospel According to St. Matthew and Teorema. It'll be nice to finally get some more in a high-quality version.

Quote from: Pawbloe, in the Video Rental thread,Arabian Nights:  This was my first Pasolini film.  Sucked.  Using nonprofessional actors and dubbing will get you nowhere fast.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on March 30, 2004, 03:41:31 PM
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
A Woman is a Woman
Street Date: 6/22/04; Retail: $29.95
• 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Is it really 2.35:1?  The Fox Lorber DVD is 1.33:1 and it didn't look panned and scanned.

Yep, it was shot wide wide wide.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 30, 2004, 06:22:46 PM
wow. A Woman is a Woman looks like it will be amazing!
i wonder what the Godard short will be like?

i figured Fox Lorber always had the original ration aspects, too........but i believe Godard follows this format on his films as far as i know:
B & W - Fullscreen
color - widescreen
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 30, 2004, 06:33:49 PM
Quote from: SoNowThen
Yep, it was shot wide wide wide.

D'oh!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on March 30, 2004, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: SoNowThen
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
A Woman is a Woman
Street Date: 6/22/04; Retail: $29.95
• 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Is it really 2.35:1?  The Fox Lorber DVD is 1.33:1 and it didn't look panned and scanned.

Yep, it was shot wide wide wide.

My Fox Lorber DVD is widescreen....    :?:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on March 30, 2004, 07:09:05 PM
Quote from: Pawbloe
Quote from: godardianI'm much too unfamiliar with the films of Pier Paolo ("I am a Catholic. I am a Communist. I am a homosexual.") Pasolini, having only seen The Gospel According to St. Matthew and Teorema. It'll be nice to finally get some more in a high-quality version.

Quote from: Pawbloe, in the Video Rental thread,Arabian Nights:  This was my first Pasolini film.  Sucked.  Using nonprofessional actors and dubbing will get you nowhere fast.

Those elements in the two I saw worked well enough... though Teorema did have the benefit of Terrence Stamp...

Also, all Italian cinema before a certain '70s-ish turning point is dubbed, so... can't be picky about that if you wanna enjoy Fellini or any of the rest of it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 30, 2004, 07:58:19 PM
D'oh, I'm stupid, I got this confused with My Life To Live, which is indeed 1.33:1  :oops:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on March 30, 2004, 08:34:50 PM
Quote from: godardianAlso, all Italian cinema before a certain '70s-ish turning point is dubbed, so... can't be picky about that if you wanna enjoy Fellini or any of the rest of it.
That always distracted me, even in 8 1/2.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 31, 2004, 11:48:15 AM
Quote from: bigideasi wonder what the Godard short will be like?


The Criterion website confirms the short film is:

Charlotte et Véronique ou Tous les garçons s’appellent Patrick (All Boys Are Called Patrick, 1957), an early short film by director Jean-Luc Godard

----------------
Another annoucement for June:

The Lower Depths: Two Films (Special Edition Double-Disc Boxed Set) The Criterion Collection ($39.95)

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, Jean Renoir

• New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound
• Original theatrical trailer
• A documentary on the making of The Lower Depths, part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
• Audio commentary featuring Japanese-film expert Donald Richie (A Hundred Years of Japanese Film)
• New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound
• New essay by Keiko McDonald (From Book to Screen: Modern Japanese Literature in Film) and Thomas Rimer (A Reader’s Guide to Japanese Literature)
• New and improved English subtitle translation by renowned Japanese-film translator Linda Hoaglund
• Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
• Cast biographies by Stephen Prince (The Warrior’s Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa)
• 1.33:1 aspect ratio
• Monaural

• Jean Renoir's The Lower Depths features:
• New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound
• Introduction to the film by Jean Renoir
• New essay by film scholar Alexander Sesonske, author of Jean Renoir: The French Films 1924–1939
• New and improved English subtitle translation
• 1.33:1 aspect ratio
• Monaural

The Criterion Collection is proud to present two dramatically different interpretations of Maxim Gorsky's classic play by two of cinema's greatest masters.

Jean Renoir's The Lower Depths
(Les Bas-fonds—1936)
Made in the 1930s, amidst the rise of Hitler in Germany and the Popular Front in France, Jean Renoir took license with Maxim Gorky’s source material for The Lower Depths. Aware that the plight of Gorky’s desperates might sit uneasily in his own country on the edge of war, Renoir never lets his derelicts sink quite to the depths, offering them—like in so many of his other films—the possibility of hope. Marking the first time the director would work with Jean Gabin (Grand Illusion) and featuring the great Louis Jouvet (Quai des Orfèvres, Carnival in Flanders), The Lower Depths demonstrates one of cinema’s greatest directors transforming a classic play into his own terms for a distinct time.

Akira Kurosawa's The Lower Depths (Donzoko—1957)
Director Akira Kurosawa’s transformation of Maxim Gorky’s classic proletarian play, The Lower Depths, demonstrates another side of the acclaimed filmmaker’s remarkable versatility. In contrast to his usual broad canvas and kinetic filmmaking style, here he explores the possibilities of the stage, finding intimacy in his examination of a group of destitutes set, ironically, within Japan’s prosperous Edo period. Starring an ensemble cast that includes Toshiro Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, and Minoru Chiaki, this adaptation is a Buddhist meditation on the human condition, a poignant yet comic investigation of one of Kurosawa’s favorite themes—the conflict between illusion and reality.


1957 • Japan • Runtime 85 / 125 min. • BW • DVD • In French / Japanese with optional English subtitles •
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: (kelvin) on March 31, 2004, 12:16:10 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on March 31, 2004, 12:42:47 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThe Lower Depths: Two Films (Special Edition Double-Disc Boxed Set) The Criterion Collection ($39.95)
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=239
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: You Never Got Me Down Ray on March 31, 2004, 01:06:40 PM
Quote from: EEz28http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/238_box_348x490.jpg

Quote from: cinephilehttp://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/239_box_348x490.jpg

I am currently creaming my pants.


And check out my collection btw, I've been going Criterion crazy lately.  :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on March 31, 2004, 01:19:35 PM
Mogwai has already made a post about it; please don't quote covers that are right above on the same page.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on March 31, 2004, 01:57:00 PM
thanks 'phile.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 31, 2004, 02:17:12 PM
I think Criterion is supported mostly by young film buffs who can't help but spend money.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 05, 2004, 05:58:34 PM
Out of all the rumors going around, a seemingly credible one has arisen in conjucture with Criterion releasing Richard Linklater's Slacker. From the CC forum, here's the original post:

"I recall that a little while back , there was a rumor about Criterion prepping Linklater's "Slacker" for DVD release. As I recall, the rumour was based on "Slacker" allegedly appearing briefly on the "Coming Soon" section of Criterion's website.

Whether or not that info about the "coming soon" section was true, there is now another potential reason to believe that the rumour of a Criterion edition of "Slacker" is true. I was just looking over the list of Film Classes for Spring/Summer at Facets in Chicago, and found a entry for a class on the films of Louis Malle to be taught by an instructor named Dan Mucha. In the biographical capsule for Mucha, we find the following text:

"Dan Mucha is an independent filmmaker who served as the video archivist for the Austin Film Society from 1996-2002. He is currently involved with the post-production of the forthcoming Criterion DVD release of Slacker, directed by Richard Linklater. "

The original link is here:

www.facets.org/asticat?fu...rsession04

An interesting development.

Phil"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 05, 2004, 06:06:28 PM
If they released slacker that would be awesome. Just awesome = underrated.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on April 05, 2004, 06:22:09 PM
Ugh. This might be the one time I frown on a Criterion decision.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 05, 2004, 06:30:15 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenUgh. This might be the one time I frown on a Criterion decision.

How could you say that? you haven't even seen the cover yet  :-D

Criterion is the best at making me want to get movies I could care less about. Only cause of the covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on April 05, 2004, 06:45:01 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenUgh. This might be the one time I frown on a Criterion decision.
Funny, this is like one of the times I'm actually excited about a Criterion decision.  Only other Criterions I've bothered to own so far, oddly enough, are Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums.  I've been eyeing Schizopolis for a while, but really, their DVDs are way to expensive to merit buying most of the time.  Slacker is one I've wanted to look at again for a while.  So good decision, that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 05, 2004, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenUgh. This might be the one time I frown on a Criterion decision.

I figured you were the only proud owner of the Criterion editions of The Rock and Armageddon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 05, 2004, 08:11:42 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: SoNowThenUgh. This might be the one time I frown on a Criterion decision.

I figured you were the only proud owner of the Criterion editions of The Rock and Armageddon.

Did someone just get owned?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on April 05, 2004, 08:12:27 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetI figured you were the only proud owner of the Criterion editions of The Rock and Armageddon.

That would be me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on April 05, 2004, 09:18:36 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetI figured you were the only proud owner of the Criterion editions of The Rock and Armageddon.
That would be me.
Stefen,

do you have any "Double Owned" pictures?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 05, 2004, 09:23:17 PM
Quote from: Cinephile
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetI figured you were the only proud owner of the Criterion editions of The Rock and Armageddon.
That would be me.
Stefen,

do you have any "Double Owned" pictures?

This one is for Macguffin

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My custom rank should be Director Of OWNEDography.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on April 05, 2004, 09:55:35 PM
That is such a damn funny picture... my first reaction was laughter, my second immediate reaction was to show it to friends...  which is a lot more trouble than I usually go to, so... y'know, it's... really funny is what I'm getting at.

GOOD JOB!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on April 05, 2004, 10:34:08 PM
Quote from: StefenMy custom rank should be Director Of OWNEDography.
no that would kill the joke.

like shanghai did with  :(
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on April 06, 2004, 09:35:36 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: SoNowThenUgh. This might be the one time I frown on a Criterion decision.

I figured you were the only proud owner of the Criterion editions of The Rock and Armageddon.

The Rock for sure. But it's a solid action flick.

I'm sorry, but Linklater has always been trash for me, and the 10 mintues or so I was forced to sit through of Slacker were some of the most painful minutes of my film-watching life. If you're gonna make a movie that looks/sounds shittier than mine, it better be damn amazing.

I'm reminded of when Scorsese saw Clerks for the first time, and he saw Smith's dedication to Linklater (among others), saying "they paved the way", and Marty laughed and said "oh yeah, they really paved the way".  :roll:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: puddnanners on April 06, 2004, 09:55:53 PM
I just got back from a Spike Lee lecture and Q & A at my school, and someone asked him if there are any talks of Criterion doing another one of his movies, and he said that She's Gotta Have It will be the next.  I can't recall if this has all ready been mentioned in this thread, and if it has, i apologize, but I figured that this is pretty solid info being that it is straight from Mr. Lee's mouth.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 08, 2004, 07:23:10 AM
Quote from: puddnannersI just got back from a Spike Lee lecture and Q & A at my school, and someone asked him if there are any talks of Criterion doing another one of his movies, and he said that She's Gotta Have It will be the next.  I can't recall if this has all ready been mentioned in this thread, and if it has, i apologize, but I figured that this is pretty solid info being that it is straight from Mr. Lee's mouth.

Awesome news. I posted this at the CC forum and not only are they happy, but they believe it too. The forum is a tough crowd in dealing with rumors and She's Gotta Have It has been on the edge of a likely candidate for a while now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 21, 2004, 04:05:10 PM
Interesting development to The Battle of Algiers dvd forthcoming by Criterion, which is the announcement of a 3 disc set and many modern directors to pay tribute to the film. Courtesy of www.criterionco.com :

The Battle of Algiers 3-DVD Set Coming in Autumn

Criterion's upcoming release of Gillo Pontecorvo's landmark 1965 film The Battle of Algiers will be a three DVD set. This special edition will include a new transfer supervised by cinematographer Marcello Gatti and a number of features created specifically for the Criterion release, including new interviews with writer/director Gillo Pontecorvo, producer/actor Saadi Yacef, actor Jean Martin, Marcello Gatti, composer Ennio Morricone, and historians Benjamin Stora and Alistair Horne. Also featured will be filmmakers speaking to the film's importance, including directors Steven Soderbergh, Julian Schnabel, and Spike Lee. Look for Criterion's The Battle of Algiers this autumn
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on April 21, 2004, 04:22:05 PM
OH... MY...GOD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 21, 2004, 11:42:44 PM
Wow. That sounds awesome. So much cool people involved with that release.

Wasn't criterion supposed to release bressons au hasard balthazar?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on April 22, 2004, 04:45:24 PM
O' my lack of money! Alack!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 22, 2004, 07:49:31 PM
Quote from: StefenWasn't criterion supposed to release bressons au hasard balthazar?

Yea, expect it in the near future....like next 6 months I'm guessing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 22, 2004, 11:00:46 PM
Quote from: Chest RockwellO' my lack of money! Alack!

If it is money you lack,
You can always sell crack.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on April 23, 2004, 10:36:04 AM
Wonder if PTA will be included among the directors commenting on Algiers. He really should be. ... He lists it in his introduction to the Boogie Nights script when talking about his various "templates" for that movie.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: puddnanners on April 23, 2004, 01:34:47 PM
Coincidentally enough, I am going to a screening of the remastered Battle of Algiers tonight...I'm fucking psyhed!  It's a movie that has been on my "to see" list for a long time, so now I can finally scratch if off.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on April 23, 2004, 02:00:22 PM
Quote from: Find Your MagaliWonder if PTA will be included among the directors commenting on Algiers. He really should be. ...
You know who really should be?   Greedo.

...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 23, 2004, 03:10:07 PM
Quote from: puddnannersCoincidentally enough, I am going to a screening of the remastered Battle of Algiers tonight...I'm fucking psyhed!  It's a movie that has been on my "to see" list for a long time, so now I can finally scratch if off.

Doesn't play here till May 14, dagnabit.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 26, 2004, 04:34:35 PM
David Lean Criterions to go OOP soon?

Appearing on the Digital Bits' "Rumor Mill" today....

"Speaking of MGM... we've got a heads-up on some of the titles the studio is tentatively planning for September release. Look for a Judgement at Nuremberg: Special Edition, a David Lean Collection featuring Blithe Spirit, Brief Encounter, Great Expectations, In Which We Serve, Madeleine, Oliver Twist, Passionate Friends and This Happy Breed."

With announcements of major companies to release new dvds of old Criterions, comes the likelihood rights have expired for Criterion so, for me, it is likely that very soon all the David Lean films are going OOP. They were MGM anyways and Criterion has already lost so many films to this same deal. Buy them while you still can!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on April 26, 2004, 05:52:36 PM
i keep going back and forth over whether i actually want Brief Encounter or not.  i liked it, but i'm hesitant to own it.  although, going OOP pushes me in that direction.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on April 29, 2004, 05:32:33 PM
Quote from: themodernage02i keep going back and forth over whether i actually want Brief Encounter or not.  i liked it, but i'm hesitant to own it.  although, going OOP pushes me in that direction.

Oh, it's sooooo good! You really have to own it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 01, 2004, 08:35:02 PM
In the catalog to The Tin Drum dvd, Ozu's Early Summer has been confirmed as spine # 240 and will likely be released in July. Expect more July releases to be announced shortly.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 03, 2004, 03:31:20 PM
July releases are up with a box set from Jean Renoir leading the way (all of the individual film covers yet have box art, just the box). The other new annoucement is Marcel Carne's Port of Shadows. Ozu's Early Summer was put up on the site but then taken down almost immediately. Don't know what the story is for that but expect more news and all the covers up soon.

Renoir box set:
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=241

Port of Shadows:
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=247

The Renoir box set is a must, likely sizing up to be a big dvd release when Criterion is done listing all the special features to it. Port of Shadows will be a toss up given the word on it before it comes out. And when Early Summer is finally up, it'll be a must too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 03, 2004, 03:47:13 PM
I'd like to hear some specific opinions on the Renoir films. I'm considering a blind buy, and have so far enjoyed the two of his I've seen (Rules and Grand Illusion).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on May 03, 2004, 04:39:30 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenI'd like to hear some specific opinions on the Renoir films. I'm considering a blind buy, and have so far enjoyed the two of his I've seen (Rules and Grand Illusion).

I'm reading Truffaut's The Films in My Life right now and just finished up the Renoir section.  He called The Golden Coach Renoir's masterpiece ("the noblest and most refined film ever made") and speaks adoringly about the other two.  As for me, had I not read that part of the book, I still would've blind bought simply because it's Renoir.

Criterion seriously needs to drop their retail price 50%....  I won't have any money for the next few months.   :(
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on May 03, 2004, 05:49:34 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetOzu's Early Summer was put up on the site but then taken down almost immediately.
Well if it was taken down, it's back up.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 03, 2004, 06:47:31 PM
Quote from: samsong
Criterion seriously needs to drop their retail price 50%....  I won't have any money for the next few months.   :(

Xixax is paying for all those restored HD transfers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 06, 2004, 02:58:45 PM
MAJOR NEWS:

Courtesy of www.criterionco.com

John Cassavetes Box Set Slated for Fall 2004

Criterion is preparing a boxed set of five films by legendary American independent John Cassavetes. In addition to new high-definition transfers of Shadows, Faces, A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie and Opening Night, the set will include Charles Kiselyak's award-winning 200 minute documentary, A Constant Forge, along with exclusive new interviews with Cassavetes collaborators Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, Seymour Cassel, Lelia Goldoni, and others. The set is slated for fall release. Watch this space for more details
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on May 06, 2004, 03:01:28 PM
If one film averages around, what, $30 from Criterion, one can only imagine how expensive this is going to be.  Probably somewhere between $150 and $180?  Still, sounds interesting.  It'd be nice if they'd release it for under $100, though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 06, 2004, 03:04:08 PM
Quote from: OnomatopitaIf one film averages around, what, $30 from Criterion, one can only imagine how expensive this is going to be.  Probably somewhere between $150 and $180?  Still, sounds interesting.  It'd be nice if they'd release it for under $100, though.

It'll probably go for $100. No other box set has been more expensive than that and Adventures of Antoine Doinel was a pretty stacked box set (likely very comparable to how big this one will be). So, if you go through online retailers, you can get it around $80 or so.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 06, 2004, 03:36:15 PM
Any strong opinions on these Cassavetes movies? I've always wanted to see Shadows, Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and Husbands (which I wish was in this set), but I got through about 10 minutes of A Woman Under The Influence before I had to turn it off because I hated it so much. This was a few days after I was forced to watch his son's piece of shit She's So Lovely, which I think is on my top 5 most hated of all time list.

But this was almost four years ago now, maybe I'd really like it...


So, anybody wanna sell me on it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 06, 2004, 03:56:11 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenAny strong opinions on these Cassavetes movies? I've always wanted to see Shadows, Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and Husbands (which I wish was in this set), but I got through about 10 minutes of A Woman Under The Influence before I had to turn it off because I hated it so much. This was a few days after I was forced to watch his son's piece of shit She's So Lovely, which I think is on my top 5 most hated of all time list.

But this was almost four years ago now, maybe I'd really like it...


So, anybody wanna sell me on it?

I'm equivocal on Cassavetes... Pauline Kael liked him (as a person), but despised his work and his entire credo.

However, reading this gives some perspective (though this is written by a guy who recently said in Film Comment that Mulholland Dr. was terrible):

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on May 06, 2004, 04:46:08 PM
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: SoNowThenAny strong opinions on these

Pauline Kael liked him (as a person), but despised his work and his entire credo.

not a fan of p kaels opinions
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 06, 2004, 04:55:59 PM
Quote from: cowboykurtis
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: SoNowThenAny strong opinions on these

Pauline Kael liked him (as a person), but despised his work and his entire credo.

not a fan of p kaels opinions

Me neither, most often (though I think she's a brilliant writer), but I do find myself agreeing with some of what she says about Cassavetes... what really separates "immediacy," "honesty," and "spontaneity" of the Cassavetes variety from the merely amateurish? It's a valid question when analyzing his works.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SHAFTR on May 06, 2004, 07:09:19 PM
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: cowboykurtis
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: SoNowThenAny strong opinions on these

Pauline Kael liked him (as a person), but despised his work and his entire credo.

not a fan of p kaels opinions

Me neither, most often (though I think she's a brilliant writer), but I do find myself agreeing with some of what she says about Cassavetes... what really separates "immediacy," "honesty," and "spontaneity" of the Cassavetes variety from the merely amateurish? It's a valid question when analyzing his works.

I've seen Shadows and I was very unimpressed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 06, 2004, 07:12:40 PM
Quote from: SHAFTR
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: cowboykurtis
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: SoNowThenAny strong opinions on these

Pauline Kael liked him (as a person), but despised his work and his entire credo.

not a fan of p kaels opinions

Me neither, most often (though I think she's a brilliant writer), but I do find myself agreeing with some of what she says about Cassavetes... what really separates "immediacy," "honesty," and "spontaneity" of the Cassavetes variety from the merely amateurish? It's a valid question when analyzing his works.

I've seen Shadows and I was very unimpressed.


Faces and, to a lesser degree, A Woman Under the Influence (despite what SNT says) are the ones to see, much more so than Shadows.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: soixante on May 07, 2004, 01:59:01 PM
Cassavetes is an important film artist, and every serious student of cinema should be familiar with his work.  You may not like his films, but you should still see them -- especially Shadows and Faces, which were ground-breaking independent films in the 1960's, a decade in which there was no independent film scene like there is now.

Cassavetes' work has been hugely influential, especially on Martin Scorsese.  In fact, Scorsese was Cassavetes' protege.  Cassavetes took Scorsese under his wing when Scorsese came out to Hollywood in the early 70's, and gave Scorsese a job cutting Minnie and Moskowitz.  The influence of Cassavetes is quite apparent on Mean Streets.  In fact, Cassavetes wrote Killing of a Chinese Bookie for Scorsese to direct, but Cassavetes ended up directing it himself.  If nothing else, the close ties between Cassavetes and Scorsese should indicate Cassavetes' importance.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 07, 2004, 02:15:30 PM
I know. Which is why I feel guilty about not wanting to buy this box set.


Part of me will always think of John as the goofy race-car driver taking fake corners in front of the worst back-projection of all time, in The Killers. Somehow that (unfairly) hurts any seriousness his movies might have...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 07, 2004, 02:48:40 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenI know. Which is why I feel guilty about not wanting to buy this box set.


Part of me will always think of John as the goofy race-car driver taking fake corners in front of the worst back-projection of all time, in The Killers. Somehow that (unfairly) hurts any seriousness his movies might have...

The more preferred (or at least kinder) Cassavetes performance to remember is Rosemary's Baby.

My fave Cassavetes-influenced film is Husbands and Wives, which is actually much better (to me- anyone 'round here knows it's easily in my top 5 of all time and also unequivocally my favorite Woody Allen film) than any Cassavetes film I've seen.

What does everyone think of the Renoir box? They sound really good, though they have much less renown than Renoirs that are already part of the Criterion catalog.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SHAFTR on May 07, 2004, 05:57:54 PM
Quote from: soixanteCassavetes is an important film artist, and every serious student of cinema should be familiar with his work.  You may not like his films, but you should still see them -- especially Shadows and Faces, which were ground-breaking independent films in the 1960's, a decade in which there was no independent film scene like there is now.

Cassavetes' work has been hugely influential, especially on Martin Scorsese.  In fact, Scorsese was Cassavetes' protege.  Cassavetes took Scorsese under his wing when Scorsese came out to Hollywood in the early 70's, and gave Scorsese a job cutting Minnie and Moskowitz.  The influence of Cassavetes is quite apparent on Mean Streets.  In fact, Cassavetes wrote Killing of a Chinese Bookie for Scorsese to direct, but Cassavetes ended up directing it himself.  If nothing else, the close ties between Cassavetes and Scorsese should indicate Cassavetes' importance.

I know all this, but I still am unimpressed with his films.

EDIT: films = film (shadows)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 07, 2004, 06:04:22 PM
I went and got Faces from the library, fellow Criterion whores.

So we shall see...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2004, 10:23:08 AM
Quote from: godardianWhat does everyone think of the Renoir box? They sound really good, though they have much less renown than Renoirs that are already part of the Criterion catalog.

From what I've heard, (haven't seen the movies) is that by Renoir's late career, he became more of a structural filmmaker relying on his advancing filmmaking skills instead of the stories he was known for in Grand Illusion and Rules of the Game. I'm really excited for this box set. Added upon that, Criterion has given the enticement of buying their dvds with some very beautiful (and just released) cover work for each film:

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=243&bid=241

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=244&bid=241

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=242&bid=241

Also, there is news that Criterion is planning to release Jean Renoir's The River. For people here, this is mentionable because it is the Renoir film that Scorsese admitted to being his favorite by Renoir. From a post on the CC forum:

"A little over a week ago, I attended a screening of Jean Renoir's 'The River' at the Anthology Film Archives in NYC as part of the Walking Picture Palace series. In his introduction to the film, programmer Mark McElhatten mentioned that Criterion was working on a DVD of the film. 'The River' is a truly amazing film and I am sure that Criterion will do it justice."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 15, 2004, 01:09:28 PM
Has anyone here seen the films in the Renoir box set?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on May 15, 2004, 03:34:32 PM
Quote from: RaffiHas anyone here seen the films in the Renoir box set?
No and I won't be buying this box set either. But I will certainly put my money down for The River.  :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 15, 2004, 10:21:03 PM
Quote from: CinephileBut I will certainly put my money down for The River.  :-D
Same Here.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 16, 2004, 05:33:53 PM
Really?!


I got through 15 minutes of it last night and just couldn't take anymore. Does it pick up or get more interesting or do the actors learn how to act later in the movie?



ANyway....

I saw Faces this weekend. Amazing. Will be buying the Cassavetes set now. Boom.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: FeloniousFunk on May 20, 2004, 04:23:54 PM
Davisdvd.com:

Fangoria reports the Criterion Collection is set to release a brand new two-disc special edition of David Cronenberg's Videodrome in August. In addition to a new director-approved transfer of the unrated version, look for the following extras:

• Audio commentary by Cronenberg and cinematographer Mark Irwin
• Audio commentary by stars James Woods and Deborah Harry
• Cronenberg's short film "Camera," created for the Toronto Film Festival in 2000 and starring Les Carlson
• A new 30-minute documentary by video effects artist Michael Lennick about the movie's landmark makeup and special FX
• "Fear on Film," a half-hour roundtable discussion from 1982 between Cronenberg, John Carpenter and John Landis (all of whom were working on Universal horror films at the time), hosted by director-to-be Mick Garris
• Short promotional featurette from 1982, also created by Garris
• "Samurai Dreams" - the fake Japanese soft-core porn film seen in the movie, presented in its entirety
• Extensive galleries with makeup test shots, behind-the-scenes photos, publicity stills, marketing materials, trailers, etc. and more!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 20, 2004, 04:40:35 PM
Is this movie worth a blind buy?




Also, to those who were talking about how excited they are about The River, I haven't got any answer yet. What made that movie so great?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 20, 2004, 05:28:54 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenAlso, to those who were talking about how excited they are about The River, I haven't got any answer yet. What made that movie so great?
I kept hearing lots of good things about it but perhaps I was jumping to cunclusions when I said I was going to buy it. So I'll probably now rent it first.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 21, 2004, 12:57:15 AM
Anyone else having problems with the "pillar-boxing" for Testament of Dr. Mabuse? Neither of my DVD players let it work without me altering the image by shrinking it a bit, but my computer plays it as intended just by running it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on May 21, 2004, 01:07:10 AM
Quote from: FeloniousFunkDavisdvd.com:

Fangoria reports the Criterion Collection is set to release a brand new two-disc special edition of David Cronenberg's Videodrome in August.
could this be the first criterion i purchase? yes.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 21, 2004, 01:05:24 PM
Quote from: godardianAnyone else having problems with the "pillar-boxing" for Testament of Dr. Mabuse? Neither of my DVD players let it work without me altering the image by shrinking it a bit, but my computer plays it as intended just by running it.

Your TV is probably overscanning that area.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on May 21, 2004, 02:46:16 PM
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: godardianAnyone else having problems with the "pillar-boxing" for Testament of Dr. Mabuse? Neither of my DVD players let it work without me altering the image by shrinking it a bit, but my computer plays it as intended just by running it.

Your TV is probably overscanning that area.

Any common TV setting I can do to change that? Or is shrinking the image a little my best bet for the correct aspect ratio? My DVD player's zoom option just shrinks it a little, and I believe it keeps the entire image intact, and I have a 35" TV, so it's not microscopic when I do that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on May 21, 2004, 03:22:35 PM
Quote from: FeloniousFunk
? "Samurai Dreams" - the fake Japanese soft-core porn film seen in the movie, presented in its entirety
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when they say 'fake' do they mean it won t show tits and/or bush........or do they mean the tits or bush they show will be fake??......
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on May 21, 2004, 03:24:13 PM
Quote from: NEON MERCURY
Quote from: FeloniousFunk
? "Samurai Dreams" - the fake Japanese soft-core porn film seen in the movie, presented in its entirety
\
when they say 'fake' do they mean it won t show tits and/or bush........or do they mean the tits or bush they show will be fake??......

although i have absolutely nothing to do with this , i'm guessing it's because Samurai Dreams is a ficticious movie inside Videodrome.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 28, 2004, 09:09:54 PM
August. First, the much anticipated (at least for me) release of Fellini's early film I Vitelloni. $29.99 asking price. Details are as follows:

-New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound

-The Making of I Vitelloni: an exclusive documentary featuring interviews with late actor Leopoldo Trieste, actor Franco Interlenghi, assistant director Moraldo Rossi, Fellini biographer Tullio Kezich, Fellini friend Vincenzo Mollica, and director of the Fellini Foundation, Vittorio Boarini

-Collection of stills, posters, and memorabilia

-Original theatrical trailer and movie newsreels from the time of the film's release

-New essay by Grammy Award-winning writer Tom Piazza (Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical Journey)

-New and improved English subtitle translation

-Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

-More!

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=246

I've never seen this Fellini film, but its the one I want to see most. Considered by many to be one of his bests, this film is usually spoken as an early work comparable in structure of story to Amarcord. Then, Videodrome was confirmed: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=248 Finally, like it or not, Slacker is getting released in a very big way. The details to this are enormous, plus the huge tease of a lot more. Single film wise, this may be one of Criterion's biggest stacked discs ever: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=247


New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound supervised by director Richard Linklater and directory of photography Lee Daniel, made from the original 16mm film element

Audio commentaries featuring Richard Linklater and members of the cast and crew

It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books (1988), Linklater's first full-length feature, with commentary by Linklater, available here for the first time on home video

Rare casting tapes featuring select "auditions" from the over one hundred member cast

Deleted scenes and on-set footage

Footage from the Slacker 10th Anniversary Reunion in Austin, Texas in 2001

Original theatrical trailer

Stills gallery featuring hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes production and publicity photos, and early script versions  

History of the Austin Film Society, founded by Linklater with Lee Daniel, including early flyers from screenings

Booklet featuring reviews, essays, production notes, an introduction to Plow by director Monte Hellman (Two Lane Blacktop, The Shooting), an essay by John Pierson (Spike Mike Reloaded: A Guided Tour Across a decade of American Independent Cinema) and a complete cast and crew listing

English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired

Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

Much more!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on May 28, 2004, 09:45:41 PM
Very excited about the Linklater news.  I've always wanted to see his first flick.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on May 29, 2004, 08:58:44 AM
awesome, awesome...if they did this with dazed and confused id be the happiest man alive
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on May 30, 2004, 12:02:02 AM
Quote from: DonamatopoeiaVery excited about the Linklater news.  I've always wanted to see his first flick.

Ha ha! When you get to see it, make sure to PM me when you discover how mind-numbingly boring it is.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 30, 2004, 02:22:20 AM
Quote from: Pwaybloe
Quote from: DonamatopoeiaVery excited about the Linklater news.  I've always wanted to see his first flick.

Ha ha! When you get to see it, make sure to PM me when you discover how mind-numbingly boring it is.

I can see why you find it boring (some of it is), but I like the rambling, lazy nature of Slacker.  The dialogue isn't profound or anything, but sometimes I just like hearing people talk.  If I find the DVD for a good price I will buy it.  Donamatopoeia and others who haven't seen it, don't blind buy it.  Rent it if you can, or find a used VHS copy first.  You might like it or you might find it interminable.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on May 30, 2004, 02:36:17 AM
I've already seen Slacker and liked it.  That's not his first film.  It's impossible to learn to plow by reading books is.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on May 30, 2004, 02:38:28 AM
yeah, well, it's impossible to learn to read by plowing fields.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on May 30, 2004, 04:22:03 PM
Quote from: Pubrickyeah, well, it's impossible to learn to read by plowing fields.

It's that kind of mentality that allows authors to publish whatever garbage they want!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on May 31, 2004, 10:15:16 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetAugust. First, the much anticipated (at least for me) release of Fellini's early film I Vitelloni.

:yabbse-thumbup:

For me, too.


I think that could be CC's most beautiful cover...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on June 01, 2004, 08:06:02 PM
Quote from: ewardawesome, awesome...if they did this with dazed and confused id be the happiest man alive

Just announced from Universal is a much-requested new reissue of Richard Linklater's Dazed & Confused: Flashback Edition, which will hit the streets on September 14th. Remastered in anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1, extras include a new audio commentary with Linklater, deleted scenes and trailers. Retail will be $19.95.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on June 01, 2004, 08:57:04 PM
i...oh my go-...sf.kjbd.kjh.....i....thank you god....thank you
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on June 01, 2004, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Just announced from Universal is a much-requested new reissue of Richard Linklater's Dazed & Confused: Flashback Edition, which will hit the streets on September 14th. Remastered in anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1, extras include a new audio commentary with Linklater, deleted scenes and trailers. Retail will be $19.95.

They had a D&C aniversary party here in Austin where they showed the movie at a Kegger.  The whole thing was shot and will be on this DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on June 01, 2004, 10:10:09 PM
did you attend this party by any chance?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on June 01, 2004, 10:39:09 PM
no, I didn't... I know people that did.

I was never a big Linklater fan.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 01, 2004, 10:39:30 PM
is I, Vitteloni(sp?) better than the White Sheik?

i rented that, and while it was a nice little film with some nice cinematography, it's not one i have any desire of owning or probably revisiting any time soon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on June 01, 2004, 11:05:02 PM
Quote from: RegularKarateThey had a D&C aniversary party here in Austin where they showed the movie at a Kegger.  The whole thing was shot and will be on this DVD.
hopefully it will be better than the Camp Hackenslash featurette which was just horrible.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on June 02, 2004, 01:05:30 PM
Quote from: themodernage02hopefully it will be better than the Camp Hackenslash featurette which was just horrible.

Well the two events were organized by the same people, but the featurettes are done by a different set of folks.  

I didn't watch the Hackenslash featurette, but I know that there were some events that had to be cancelled because of some assholes getting out of hand, so they may not have had enough good material for it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: FeloniousFunk on June 19, 2004, 02:54:44 PM
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I believe they are both being released on the same day: August 31st, 2004.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on June 29, 2004, 06:27:39 PM
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http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=249

SPECIAL EDITION THREE-DISC SET FEATURES:

DISC 1: THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS

New high-definition digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer Marcello Gratti, with restored image and sound, and enhanced for widescreen televisions

Return to Algiers (1992, 55 minutes): three decades following its emergence as a nation, director Gillo Pontecorvo and his son return to Algeria to talk with its people about independence

Theatrical and re-release trailers

Poster gallery

New and improved English subtitle translation

Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

DISC 2: PONTECORVO AND THE FILM

The Making of The Battle of Algiers: an exclusive new documentary created for this release guided by Pontecorvo biographer Irene Bignardi and featuring interviews with the director himself, cinematographer Marcello Gatti, composer Ennio Morricone, editor Mario Morra, actors Jean Martin and Saadi Yacef, and film critic Tullio Kezich

The Dictatorship of Truth: a 37-minute documentary narrated by Edward Said about the relationship between Pontecorvo’s politics and filmmaking style

Directors on The Battle of Algiers: a discussion about the film’s influence, style, and importance featuring, Spike Lee, Mira Nair, Julian Schnabel, Steven Soderbergh, and Oliver Stone

DISC 3: THE FILM AND HISTORY

The Battle of Algiers and History: a new documentary featuring interviews with historians Alistair Horne, Hugh Roberts and Benjamin Stora, former FLN members Zohra Drif-Bitat, Mohammed Harbi and Saadi Yacef, and writer and torture victim, Henri Alleg (The Question)

“Etats d’Armies”—a 30-minute excerpt from Patrick Rotman’s 3-part documentary, L’Ennemi Intime, which focuses on the horror of the French-Algerian War. It features interviews with various members of the French military during the French-Algerian War, including General Jacques Massu, General Roger Trinquier, General Paul Aussaresses, and others

How to Win the Battle But Lose the War of Ideas: a conversation about the contemporary relevance of The Battle of Algiers between former National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism and author of Against All Enemies: Inside America’s War on Terror, Richard A. Clarke, former State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Michael A. Sheehan, and Chief of Investigative Projects for ABC News, Christopher E. Isham

Plus: a booklet featuring a new essay by film scholar Peter Matthews, a reprinted interview with writer Franco Solinas, brief biographies on the key figures in the French-Algerian War, and more

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http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=250

Includes: Shadows, Faces, A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Opening Night, A Constant Forge.

SPECIAL EDITION EIGHT DISC BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES

New high-definition digital transfers of all films, with restored image and sound and (where applicable) enhanced for 16x9 televisions

New video interviews with Cassavetes collaborators Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, Seymour Cassel, Lelia Goldoni, Lynn Carlin, and Al Ruban

Two versions of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie: Cassavetes’ original 135-minute cut as well as his subsequent 108-minute re-edit

Faces alternate opening: 17 minutes of footage revealing the most significant differences of the two version’s opening sequences

Cinéastes de notre temps: an episode from the French television series, dedicated to Cassavetes

Audio commentary on A Woman Under the Influence by sound recordist and composer Bo Harwood and camera operator Mike Ferris

Stills galleries with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, publicity shots, and posters

Booklet featuring new essays on Cassavetes and the films by writers/critics Jonathan Lethem, Gary Giddins, Stuart Klawans, Kent Jones, Philip Lopate, Dennis Lim, and director Charles Kiselyak, as well as reprinted writings by and interviews with Cassavetes, a tribute to Cassavetes by director Martin Scorsese, and more

English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired

Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

More!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on July 01, 2004, 03:53:49 PM
I'm sorry...drunk and having no other words to describe this...right now the only one to do this justice is Wicked!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 09, 2004, 09:47:42 PM
CRITERION RELEASES FANNY & ALEXANDER

Renowned distributor Criterion will release a lavish Fanny and Alexander DVD this fall with newly produced bonus features.

Criterion is the American distributor of a large number of Bergman films and their DVD editions are famous all over the world for their bonus features and their high technical standards. In Sweden some critics have compared the American DVD editions with those released by SF and Sandrews, which sadly has meant that our Swedish editions have been slammed.

A couple of years ago Criterion acquired the American rights to Fanny and Alexander, which after twenty years was given a new premiere at the Film Forum cinema in New York in May this year. Criterion is now preparing a DVD release of the film which will contain the theatrical version as well as the TV version and Dokument Fanny och Alexander plus so-called bonus features in the form of interviews. Johanna Schiller, DVD producer at Criterion, was in Sweden during the fall last year and conducted interviews with Erland Josephson and Jörn Donner, among others. Early July she was back to interview Anna Asp, Katinka Faragó, Ewa Fröling and Pernilla August.

The Swedish Film Institute archive has at Criterion's request delivered in total 64 reels of film master material and more than 40 reels of final mixes for the theatrical and TV versions, teaser and documentary. A technician from Criterion will spend the whole week overseeing the transfer to HD format at Frithiof Film To Video. On Friday, July 2, Johanna Schiller visited the Film Institute's equipment and costume storage in Bro where she and a photographer filmed Anna Asp's set design models for Fanny and Alexander (see picture above) and a selection of Marik Vos's costumes for the film.

Criterion's Fanny and Alexander will tentatively be available for purchase in November. You can read more about Criterion at www.criterionco.com.

Text: Lena Enquist

Published July 6, 2004
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 11, 2004, 03:37:20 AM
I've only seen the 2-tape MGM version, so this should be a real treat  :yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on July 11, 2004, 11:45:50 AM
Going back to the Cassavetes box for a second, why isn't that recently discovered workprint version of Shadows making it to this set?  That's a little disappointing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: LostEraser on July 12, 2004, 12:51:27 AM
Quote from: hacksparrowGoing back to the Cassavetes box for a second, why isn't that recently discovered workprint version of Shadows making it to this set?  That's a little disappointing.

That's because for some reason Gena Rowlands doesn't want it to be seen. She apparantly doesn't get a long with the guy who discovered it, Ray Carney (who I seem to be talking about a lot tonight). I guess she thinks that some of the stuff he's written about Cassavetes doesn't exactly portray him in the best possible way. Though he does claim that Cassavetes is one of the greatest american artists who ever lived, he also goes into great detail about his faults and talks a lot about his and Rowlands personal life (they were married of course, in case you didn't know. So she owns all the rights to his movies now). In other words, he wrote an honest biography about the man. And Rowlands didn't want that so she has been upset with Carney ever since. Carney was actually going to provide commentaries and write some brand new essays about Cassavetes to be included in the dvd set, but Rowlands wouldn't allow it. You can read more about all this here:

http://people.bu.edu/rcarney/shadows/chasing.shtml

Scroll down to the bottom to hear about the Carney/Rowlands fiasco. And I'd also encourage everyone to read more of his writings thorughout his website:

http://people.bu.edu/rcarney

Some of it is a real eye opener, wether you agre with him or not.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on July 12, 2004, 12:12:15 PM
Quote from: LostEraserThat's because for some reason Gena Rowlands doesn't want it to be seen.

I just read some of that bit on Shadows.  Wow!  You have to respect Gena Rowlands' viewpoint on the matter (I mean she was married to Cassavetes, after all) but it seems to me that comparisons of rough-cuts to final cuts would show a lot more about a filmmaker's process than any one version of a film on its own.  Considering that Cassavetes had complete control over his films, that sort of comparison would offer a great deal more insight than any studio filmmaker.  Fortunately, they have alternate footage/cuts of Faces and Chinese Bookie.  But that exclusion of the rough Shadows is disappointing.

Thanks for the info, LostEraser.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 28, 2004, 12:52:07 PM
Tanner '88. Cover up. Specs to follow shortly. Expect an October release.

http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/258_box_348x490.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 28, 2004, 10:24:40 PM
that tagline is total bulworth.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on July 30, 2004, 06:51:16 PM
Time to update the thread title:

257: Secret Honor (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=257)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F257_box_348x490.jpg&hash=7c7abb0c711d996f7d24dbc0e74c4c8832ce307e)

259: Fat Girl (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=259)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F259_box_348x490.jpg&hash=9e139c2d10efce67c54b345a4765b8ba44a6b1e3)

260: Eyes Without a face (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=260)

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Fuck, that Secret Honor disc looks mighty tempting.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on July 30, 2004, 07:23:20 PM
Ahhh... I've been waiting for Fat Girl on DVD and I didn't know why it wasn't released.  I guess now I know.  But that cover makes the title look like Girl Fat.  Hmm.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 30, 2004, 07:28:40 PM
Man, these Criterion covers just keep getting better and better!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on July 30, 2004, 08:06:05 PM
Quote from: RaviMan, these Criterion covers just keep getting better and better!
either that or everything else keeps getting twowordreviewinger and twowordreviewinger.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on July 30, 2004, 10:16:23 PM
Quote from: FeloniousFunk
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F248_box_348x490.jpg&hash=6297dfe3b895bdca5447f950878aebdd28d1778b)

......... :shock: ..that is phucking wicked........i have never seen this before and besides the fact this is a cronen film.i would buy it just for the cover............damn, thats.......thats nice....all you pimps need to buy this ....even if its just to look cool and show your friends that you got culture.......
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on July 30, 2004, 11:20:49 PM
Know what really sucks?  Huh?  Huh?  Huh?  I imported an all-region version of Fat Girl from like Hong Kong, and I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.  Sucks.  At least this one will probably be like $30 and I got mine for $11 or so.  (lolz@girlfat)  That Secret Honor flick is a definite must see.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Disco Kid on July 31, 2004, 02:49:45 PM
Anybody know the deal with the rerelease of Tati's Playtime? Months ago I read on Criterion's site that they renewed the rights but they still havent set a date. Whats going on?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 01, 2004, 03:20:03 PM
Specs for October releases:

FAT GIRL: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=259

EYES WITHOUT A FACE: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=260

SECRET HONOR: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=257

TANNER '88: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=258

The film that jumps out the most for purchase is Eyes Without a Face, a film I've heard so much about in the last year and highly anticipated for a Criterion release. Secret Honor I've heard about a lot and am looking to for maybe a purchase while Fat Girl, mostly unkown to me, sounds interesting just on premise. I'll have to hear about Tanner '88 more to become interested. Its considered a minor work by even most Altman fans I know.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on August 01, 2004, 03:28:42 PM
i'm definitely buying secret honor.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 01, 2004, 03:37:39 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetFAT GIRL: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=259
Hey, that movie was banned in Ontario! I'm buyin' it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on August 01, 2004, 04:19:00 PM
Quote from: mogwaii'm definitely buying secret honor.
Me too. Finally, the film that PTA has been raving about because of Philip Baker Hall, is getting the criterion treatment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Vivian Darkbloom on August 03, 2004, 11:19:55 AM
SECRET HONOR !!!

And most of all : TANNER 88 !!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy. Being a huge altman fan I was tracking the laserdisc editions of this great miniseries. So far I just managed to purchase volume 1 with the first 3 episodes. Although I'm not american and not really aware of what happened during the 88' elections I was really drawn into it. Great characters and great story. A true Altman movie. A long one indeed but he said on many occcasions this was one of his favourite works. Actually he was planning to do another one during the next elections but never was actually able to do so. I would have loved to see Tanner 2004... Now if Criterion could just get the rights to Breswter Mc Cloud or even if MGM rehashed their old laserdisc transfer i'd be the happiest man (well not really but a lot happier anyway).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Finn on August 03, 2004, 01:06:59 PM
Secret Honor?!

It's a great film! It'll be even better on dvd!  :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 04, 2004, 06:25:59 PM
Looks like the premiere Altman film missing from dvd may be actually coming out through Criterion.........

(From a post at CC Forum)

"I saw Michael Wilmington (Chicago Tribune film critic) today and mentioned to him that I'd seen that his essays were gonna be on the new Criterion Altman discs, Tanner '88 and Secret Honor. He told me that they used three of his writings for three discs, those two and one for Short Cuts. He kind of said it quickly and under his breath, like he wasn't supposed to say anything, but then again, he didn't know that Tanner and Secret Honor had been announced yet."

This does make sense. Over the past 2 years, Criterion has been licensing commentaries and other extras to New Line for various dvds that came from Criterion's laser discs and so far, nothing in return has come Criterion's way. So, considering that many people have expected something like this and Altman is a big fan of Criterion's promise to excellence, I believe in this rumor.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on August 05, 2004, 12:28:21 AM
So you're saying, in the course of two days, we get rumblings of PTA writing again and a Short Cuts Criterion? I feel like laughing a lot.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 05, 2004, 12:29:47 AM
Quote from: ...& ISo you're saying, in the course of two days, we get rumblings of PTA writing again and a Short Cuts Criterion? I feel like laughing a lot.
Why? Because the inevitable/obvious is happening?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on August 05, 2004, 05:53:19 AM
Quote from: Cinephile
Quote from: ...& ISo you're saying, in the course of two days, we get rumblings of PTA writing again and a Short Cuts Criterion? I feel like laughing a lot.
Why? Because the inevitable/obvious is happening?

Yes, because it's finally happening.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pedro on August 05, 2004, 01:36:26 PM
Quote from: ...& ISo you're saying, in the course of two days, we get rumblings of PTA writing again and a Short Cuts Criterion? I feel like laughing a lot.
where's the pta writing again?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on August 05, 2004, 02:09:01 PM
in the pta forum under the thread entitled: fact...or fiction
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 06, 2004, 10:50:37 AM
Does Criterion own the films Hoop Dreams, Mike Leigh's Naked and An Angel at My Table? This post at another forum seems to say...... http://www.wehateyouandyourhorrendoustasteineverything.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=323

Here is the interesting extract:

"I did learn about several titles that seemed to be in R1 limbo. Mr. Deutchman, who is a big part of FIne Line, and the only truly direct and honest of the speakers, had made a deal with Criterion many years ago and they were the ones who would be putting out the DVDs for Hoop Dreams, An Angel at My Table, one other title, and one of my favorites, Mike Leigh's Naked."

Later in the thread, the author of the post also mentions Short Cuts being part of that deal and that he forgot to mention it. Now, Short Cuts already seems to have been verified as forthcoming, but with these 3 titles, very high demand films for the Criterion crowd, it seems odd that Criterion would have purchased them years ago and not released them yet. Thing is, though, Criterion may own the rights to distribute these films on dvd but not the source materials which would interfere in them making a new digital transfer and so slow down the process of releasing any of these films til they got the rights they needed. In any even, even if the news is somewhat questionable to me, its optimistic nonetheless.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on August 17, 2004, 10:24:00 AM
What about Jules and Jim? Is criterion still doing that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 17, 2004, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of ChanceWhat about Jules and Jim? Is criterion still doing that?

Likely in 2005. It has been confirmed that Criterion will release more Truffaut in 2005 and Jules and Jim is on top of of the short list of films they plan to release by him.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on August 17, 2004, 03:03:40 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: A Matter Of ChanceWhat about Jules and Jim? Is criterion still doing that?

Likely in 2005. It has been confirmed that Criterion will release more Truffaut in 2005 and Jules and Jim is on top of of the short list of films they plan to release by him.

nice, thanks
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 18, 2004, 06:29:09 PM
Two Releases of Fanny and Alexander Coming This Fall

The Criterion Collection is currently working on two separate editions of the Ingmar Bergman masterpiece Fanny and Alexander. The theatrical edition ($29.95) presents the Academy Award-winning 188-minute version of the film in a two-disc set with audio commentary by film scholar Peter Cowie, a collection of introductions by Bergman to eleven of his films, and an assortment of trailers. The special-edition five-disc boxed set ($59.95) includes the complete contents of the theatrical edition as well as the five-hour director's cut of the film, Bergman's own feature-length documentary The Making of Fanny and Alexander, a new 40-minute video of exclusive interviews with cast and crew, and Ingmar Bergman Bids Farewell to Film—a one-hour filmed interview with the famed director. Look for both editions of Fanny and Alexander in November!

http://www.criterionco.com
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on August 18, 2004, 08:14:17 PM
Holy profanity! I like Fanny as much as the next guy, but I don't think I can afford to shell out that kinda money for it. This one's a saver-up'er. Wonder if there'll be two different spines? I'm betting yes.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Thrindle on August 18, 2004, 08:52:20 PM
Quote from: ...& IHoly profanity! I like Fanny as much as the next guy, but I don't think I can afford to shell out that kinda money for it. This one's a saver-up'er.

GT won't have to save up. I've already decided I'm buying him this DVD (the expensive one, of course) because isn't that how you show someone you love them?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on August 18, 2004, 09:02:20 PM
Quote from: Thrindle
GT won't have to save up. I've already decided I'm buying him this DVD (the expensive one, of course) because isn't that how you show someone you love them?
Yes, it is....At least I think so....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on August 26, 2004, 02:01:07 PM
Put some ice between the legs before clicking this one:

Surprise (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=265)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 26, 2004, 02:08:02 PM
As Withnail nicely alluded to, Short Cuts has been announced for November!

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=265

And also is Fanny and Alexander in both the theatrical and television versions........

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=262&bid=261

Let the saving of money begin!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 26, 2004, 02:10:53 PM
I'm giving out hand jobs in exchange for all these DVDs.  PM me if you are interested.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 26, 2004, 02:15:17 PM
Quote from: RaviI'm giving out hand jobs in exchange for all these DVDs.  PM me if you are interested.

Wait wait......you may not have to give hand jobs after all! If anyone is interested, there is a newly started website called http://www.criteriondvd.com that has the best deals I've ever seen on the net for the purchase of Criterion DVDs. The site sells solely criterions and while i have not yet used it, it focusing just on 200 and some DVDs suggest the quality of shipping should be better.

I hope people here use the website and also can get back to me on whether it works or not. I plan to very soon, but I want to know anyways. I'll keep it in my signature also for a little while and in case it sucks, just remove it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 26, 2004, 02:22:09 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetAs Withnail nicely alluded to, Short Cuts has been announced for November!

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=265

The only extra that looks like it is missing from the laserdisc is an Interview with Pauline Kael (unless that falls under the More! heading)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on August 26, 2004, 03:05:37 PM
Quote from: ...& IHoly profanity!
:yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on August 26, 2004, 03:58:58 PM
Yeah, great.  

Now that it's Criterion, you have to pay twice as much as you should.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 26, 2004, 05:34:43 PM
Quote from: PwaybloeYeah, great.  

Now that it's Criterion, you have to pay twice as much as you should.

you ungrateful son of a bitch
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on August 26, 2004, 06:03:52 PM
Damn!  Criterion is going Altman ka-ray-zee!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on August 27, 2004, 02:09:04 AM
I was literally smiling from ear to ear when I heard about the Criterion vesrion of "Short Cuts"...I am so psyched. November is going to be a tough month. With this and Seinfeld seasons 1-3 three coming out.....Jeez ok. I'll stop talking now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 27, 2004, 02:16:52 AM
Quote from: SiliasRubyI was literally smiling from ear to ear when I heard about the Criterion vesrion of "Short Cuts"...
literally, eh? did you get a picture of it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on August 27, 2004, 02:21:02 AM
Quote from: Cinephile
Quote from: SiliasRubyI was literally smiling from ear to ear when I heard about the Criterion vesrion of "Short Cuts"...
literally, eh? did you get a picture of it?
Nope, my room mate forgot to take one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 28, 2004, 03:29:40 PM
Is Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho coming to Criterion? Here's a post at the CC forum hints at the title being involved in a deal between New Line, Criterion and Image. (this would be another New Line title with Short Cuts and potentially Naked coming out from Criterion soon.

------------------------------------------------------
Andre Jurieux:
"I just received notification that New Line recently made a deal between Image and Criterion regarding certain titles deemed "non-profitable" (similar to the post in the previous Short Cuts thread). I'm not going into specifics, because I was asked not to, but another title was mentioned that some around here have requested in the past. I'll just say it concerns a very "Personal Secretive State". Man, I've been posting alot lately?!?!"

"Personal Secretive State".......My Own Private Idaho! Honestly, not surprised and definitely a film that would fit with all the other films in the collection.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on August 28, 2004, 11:44:25 PM
*insert cheap joke about thread title relating to opening scene of film here...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on August 30, 2004, 06:26:13 PM
Yeah I read about that. Exiting as hell, but I'll keep calm until we hear some more.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: djs222 on September 03, 2004, 04:44:56 PM
hey, i'm new here -- this is my first post --but recently i worked for a day at gus van sant's portland office moving boxes to his storage facility (i got the job through a co-worker of my dad's whose daughter runs the office for van sant).

anyway, she mentioned to me that van sant had just turned over a bunch of footage from "idaho" to criterion.  so i'm guessing the dvd is really in the works.

and just to mention, even though i only worked one day in his office, it was definitely impressive...with his own private screening room and editing facilty.  large-scale photos from "elephant" hanging everywhere.  the boxes we were moving actually wardrobe from his new film, "last days" about the life of kurt cobain.  plus, in his storage facility, i saw where he keeps prints of all his films.  theyre just stacked up on shelves, but nonetheless, very cool.  a totally worthwhile experience.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on September 03, 2004, 10:50:50 PM
welcome - and what a cool fucking job!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on September 04, 2004, 08:19:50 AM
And such a fascinating username  :-D Fantastic news concerning Idaho.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 04, 2004, 09:59:39 AM
Some rumored titles (including a personal favorite for me).................


So, It looks like Criterion may soon be dipping back into Cronenberg and even get their first touch of Louis Malle is this post from the CC forum has any validity:

"I just asked Image Entertainment if they had any plans for either Cronenberg's Crash or Louis Malle's Damage and they told me to contact Criterion about those two. Hmmm..."

For news really exciting (for moi at leat), looks like Criterion may be releasing "This Sporting Life", a highly underrated film of personal anguish in rugby that not only should draw comparisons to Raging Bull as a precursor film of influence, but should at least be right up there with Raging Bull in pure quality. In fact, I think This Sporting Life tops Raging Bull. It deepens the subject by not making it chronological and focusing on telling the story from the pysche of the athlete. Beautiful and masterful film the 1960s. Anyways, this news came from a recent interview: http://one-summer.tv83.net/spencerinterview.htm

Do the Criterion releases get released in the UK, or only America?

No it doesn't get released outside the US, but because it is such a well known collection, a lot of people that know about movies know Criterion. The Criterion Collection are dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world.and publishing them in editions that offer the highest technical quality. I remember Dave and I would discuss films, we were both very keen on the British 'kitchen sink' dramas from the early sixties, the likes of Saturday Night Sunday Morning, This Sporting Life,and A Kind of Loving. These films appealed to me for many reasons. They were working class dramas, brilliantly acted with people like Allen Bates, Albert Finney and Richard Harris. Criterion will be releasing This Sporting Life, so I'm very excited about that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on September 04, 2004, 01:02:47 PM
Quote from: SiliasRuby
Quote from: Cinephile
Quote from: SiliasRubyI was literally smiling from ear to ear when I heard about the Criterion vesrion of "Short Cuts"...
literally, eh? did you get a picture of it?
Nope, my room mate forgot to take one.

i literally just shat my pants... LITERALLY!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Florya Naoki on September 06, 2004, 10:04:20 AM
Wow, This Sporting life is on my to see list. And that title gives me hope thet Criterion will do Lindsay Anderson's If... as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on September 06, 2004, 10:20:22 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: RaviI'm giving out hand jobs in exchange for all these DVDs.  PM me if you are interested.

Wait wait......you may not have to give hand jobs after all! If anyone is interested, there is a newly started website called http://www.criteriondvd.com that has the best deals I've ever seen on the net for the purchase of Criterion DVDs. The site sells solely criterions and while i have not yet used it, it focusing just on 200 and some DVDs suggest the quality of shipping should be better.

I hope people here use the website and also can get back to me on whether it works or not. I plan to very soon, but I want to know anyways. I'll keep it in my signature also for a little while and in case it sucks, just remove it.
I just ordered Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie from the website. When it comes in I'll make sure to give details on how fast the shipping was (I ordered with regular USPS cuz it's free). I will say that the website is very easy to use, not to mention the DVDs are about $5 cheaper than at Amazon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on September 06, 2004, 10:31:51 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Wait wait......you may not have to give hand jobs after all! If anyone is interested, there is a newly started website called http://www.criteriondvd.com that has the best deals I've ever seen on the net for the purchase of Criterion DVDs.

Isn't dvdplanet cheaper? Go here (http://www.dvdplanet.com/criterion/default.asp).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on September 06, 2004, 11:19:20 AM
Quote from: Fernando
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Wait wait......you may not have to give hand jobs after all! If anyone is interested, there is a newly started website called http://www.criteriondvd.com that has the best deals I've ever seen on the net for the purchase of Criterion DVDs.

Isn't dvdplanet cheaper? Go here (http://www.dvdplanet.com/criterion/default.asp).
Is that a new sale? I didn't think they were that cheap before...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 06, 2004, 11:33:21 AM
Quote from: Chest Rockwell
Quote from: Fernando
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Wait wait......you may not have to give hand jobs after all! If anyone is interested, there is a newly started website called http://www.criteriondvd.com that has the best deals I've ever seen on the net for the purchase of Criterion DVDs.

Isn't dvdplanet cheaper? Go here (http://www.dvdplanet.com/criterion/default.asp).
Is that a new sale? I didn't think they were that cheap before...

DVD Planet has always sold Criteiron discs for 35% off.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on September 06, 2004, 04:21:49 PM
I heard something about a Graduate Criterion...

I couldn't find it on search, and not on the site, but my friend is so adamant in thinking there will be one...anyone know anything on that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 06, 2004, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: samsong
Quote from: Chest Rockwell
Quote from: Fernando
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Wait wait......you may not have to give hand jobs after all! If anyone is interested, there is a newly started website called http://www.criteriondvd.com that has the best deals I've ever seen on the net for the purchase of Criterion DVDs.

Isn't dvdplanet cheaper? Go here (http://www.dvdplanet.com/criterion/default.asp).
Is that a new sale? I didn't think they were that cheap before...

DVD Planet has always sold Criteiron discs for 35% off.

The reason I omitted DVD Planet from special nodification is that I've had a terrible history with them. I can probably count over 30 DVDs I've ordered from them that never came and then was a hassle to get my money back. I kept going back because the price was so good for the Criterions that I thought the trend wouldn't continue for long. I was wrong. They seem to be of good depedence only when ordering one or two dvds, but still, thats not so great.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 06, 2004, 04:54:57 PM
Quote from: Walrus, KookookajoobI heard something about a Graduate Criterion...

I couldn't find it on search, and not on the site, but my friend is so adamant in thinking there will be one...anyone know anything on that?

Highly doubtful. One because it is MGM (very stingy with what films they license out) and two because there has not been any good rumor in the last two years that would say Criterion was planning such a release. Only way I could see this happening if Mike Nichols took personal interest in making it happen.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: meatball on September 06, 2004, 05:00:30 PM
Imagine collecting the entire Criterion Collection.  :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 07, 2004, 01:09:07 AM
Quote from: meatballImagine collecting the entire Criterion Collection.  :shock:

and having Salo (one of their worst produced discs) costing over $2000 easy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 07, 2004, 01:54:36 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: Walrus, KookookajoobI heard something about a Graduate Criterion...

I couldn't find it on search, and not on the site, but my friend is so adamant in thinking there will be one...anyone know anything on that?

Highly doubtful. One because it is MGM (very stingy with what films they license out) and two because there has not been any good rumor in the last two years that would say Criterion was planning such a release. Only way I could see this happening if Mike Nichols took personal interest in making it happen.

GT is correct. While Criterion did release The Graduate on Laserdisc (with commentary by professor Howard Suber, production photos, costume tests, pieces of the producer's original notebook, excerpts from unused screenplay drafts, screen tests, interviews and reviews and a comparison of the novel and film), MGM will most definitely keep the rights and release all DVD versions, as they did with Robocop.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 07, 2004, 02:23:34 AM
Speaking of MGM, it's film library is going to be bought out by Warner Bros soon. So what will that do for future MGM films or old MGM DVD releases? Will the big Woody Allen box sets be re-released? Will Midnight Cowboy finally come in a 2-disc box set? So many questions.. tell me everything.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 07, 2004, 11:48:45 AM
Quote from: CinephileSpeaking of MGM, it's film library is going to be bought out by Warner Bros soon. So what will that do for future MGM films or old MGM DVD releases? Will the big Woody Allen box sets be re-released? Will Midnight Cowboy finally come in a 2-disc box set? So many questions.. tell me everything.

For better special editions of the films you listed.....a distinct possibility. Warners has much better care of the special editions they release on DVD from old Hollywood classics to new. What is really bad about this deal is that there is no way for Criterion to get a hold of any of MGM's films anymore. The small hope was that even though DVDs are a total cash cow, the studios would realize they'd never be able to release their entire vault at a proximity they'd like so with each year they'd look at companies like Criterion as beneficial for them in releasing films that weren't easily marketable. Recent deals with Well Spring and New Line attest to this new fact. With Warners, its not just they are stingy like MGM was, but they flat out refuse to license any film to third companies. It just puts lesser known classics (like foreign films and such) on a back burner where it is doubtful they'll ever get the attention they deserve.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on September 07, 2004, 12:44:09 PM
I'm sure this has been asked a million times before, but

1) Why didn't Criterion carry their Laserdiscs over to DVD?

2) Why do Criterions go out of print if they're such pivotal films in film history?

3) What is on Laserdisc but not on DVD for Criterions?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 07, 2004, 01:26:54 PM
Quote from: Walrus, KookookajoobI'm sure this has been asked a million times before, but

1) Why didn't Criterion carry their Laserdiscs over to DVD?

2) Why do Criterions go out of print if they're such pivotal films in film history?

3) What is on Laserdisc but not on DVD for Criterions?

1.) They don't hold rights to a lot of the films anymore. The only company they directly get films from is Janus (mainly foreign films) and so with DVDs, film studios see potential for money they had not seen in laser discs and usually just keep the films to themselves.

2.) Studios sometime license films out to Criterion, but on a 2 year contract only or something. The studio will feel that the film can benefit from a release from Criterion because of its acclaim in the world but yet that after two years or so, whoever hadn't bought the Criterion edition prolly never were going to so they release a cheap version to try to lure everyone else in. All about the money.

3.) Its hard to find a source of what laser discs they never released, but here's a link saying all the ones they did: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/laserdisc_browse.asp
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on September 07, 2004, 04:36:26 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
3.) Its hard to find a source of what laser discs they never released, but here's a link saying all the ones they did: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/laserdisc_browse.asp

Damn! They had several Kubrick films there, were those had special features?

Hey Mac, how many LDs do you have? You're always bragging about it, come on tell us, you must increase our envy level.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 07, 2004, 06:02:00 PM
Quote from: FernandoHey Mac, how many LDs do you have? You're always bragging about it, come on tell us, you must increase our envy level.

*coughaboutthreehundredcough*
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on September 07, 2004, 09:38:40 PM
That's quite a large, disgusting cold you have.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on September 07, 2004, 10:33:48 PM
MacGuffin, where do you buy them?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 07, 2004, 11:00:31 PM
Quote from: HedwigMacGuffin, where do you buy them?

LaserBlazer in West Los Angeles.
http://www.laserblazer.com/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 08, 2004, 01:02:52 PM
All New Edition of Fritz Lang's M Coming in December

Fritz Lang's suspense masterpiece M returns to the Collection in an all new 2-disc special edition this December. This release will feature a new transfer from fully restored film elements, as well as a host of new special features, including audio commentary by film scholars Eric Rentschler and Anton Kaes, a filmed interview with Fritz Lang conducted by director William Friedkin, Claude Chabrol's M-inspired short film M le Maudit, classroom tapes of M editor Paul Falkenberg discussing the film and its history, and much more.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on September 08, 2004, 01:22:37 PM
Holy snappers!

Pulp Fiction?
2001?
Princess Bride?
Fisher King?
Dr. Strangelove?
Citizen Kane?
Raging Bull?
Taxi Driver?
Sex, Lies and Videotape?
Annie Hall?
Ghostbusters?

I need a Laserdisc player...and these discs...I'm feeling very left out on these criterions...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 08, 2004, 01:48:35 PM
I hear the PF Criterion doesn't really have anything of value not on the current DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 08, 2004, 02:36:38 PM
Quote from: RaviI hear the PF Criterion doesn't really have anything of value not on the current DVD.

It's the same content, yes.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on September 09, 2004, 06:39:19 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: meatballImagine collecting the entire Criterion Collection.  :shock:

and having Salo (one of their worst produced discs) costing over $2000 easy.
one of the dudes on my episode of Ultimate Film Fanatic had it with him.   :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on September 10, 2004, 03:37:40 PM
So Discreet Charm came in today. Pretty fast shipping for regular USPS (I ordered it Monday).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 14, 2004, 09:57:13 PM
Fanny and Alexander details (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=261)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 15, 2004, 10:50:53 PM
Robert Bresson's Pickpocket coming soon? From a CCF post:

"I just got back from a lecture by Paul Schrader at the University of Iowa and, amongst showing us a short clip of his Exorcist: The Beginning and informing us that it will in fact get released (DVD or Film is uncertain at the moment), he informed us that he just got done "doing" an introduction for a Criterion Collection release of Bresson's Pickpocket! By "doing", I didn't know if he meant written or taped; nevertheless, it is quite exciting news."

To say the least, a highly anticipated release for the Criterion crowd. Also, there is word that the Criterion website has put Blood for Dracula and Flesh for Frankenstein on the status of OOP. Just an early word. No confirmation yet from Criterion to why this has come about so it still may be a mistake, but OOP nonetheless.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 15, 2004, 11:47:25 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetRobert Bresson's Pickpocket

holy fucking shit.

anything on Au Hasard Balthazar?  anything?!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 15, 2004, 11:49:17 PM
Ah, I was waiting for samsong to cream his pants.


And now he has.


And I can die now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 15, 2004, 11:56:24 PM
Quote from: CinephileAnd I can die now.

you sure can, motherfucker.  when are you writing/saying something about 3-Iron?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on September 15, 2004, 11:59:12 PM
Quote from: samsong
Quote from: CinephileAnd I can die now.
you sure can, motherfucker.  when are you writing/saying something about 3-Iron?
The movie was just so great, it left me speechless.  :twisted:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 16, 2004, 01:49:55 AM
Quote from: samsong
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetRobert Bresson's Pickpocket

holy fucking shit.

anything on Au Hasard Balthazar?  anything?!

Au Hasard Balthazar is coming very very soon. Likely next year of course with the limited window left in 2004, but most people call that film one of the most likely films to be announced soon, maybe well before Pickpocket. Its just with the Pickpocket news here comes an actual word production on it is moving and it should also be out soon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on September 16, 2004, 02:08:51 AM
that is amazing news.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 23, 2004, 10:55:04 PM
Is Dazed and Confused coming to the Criterion Collection? Here's a very interesting and exciting email by Richard Linklater to cast member Wiley Wiggin's who put it on his blog:


Hi Wiley,

Just to let you know - there has been some trouble with Universal regarding their upcoming release of the DAZED AND CONFUSED DVD. I feel like I'm in an 11-year echo chamber with these idiots. There was a cool disk in the works with extended interviews, Kahane Corn's documentary MAKING DAZED, footage from the reunion, etc. but it turns out that these won't be on it any longer because, after all these years, they're rushing the title out to make some sort of deadline. Because of this I will not be doing a commentary or helping with anything else.

I wanted everybody to know the scoop and that I am pushing Universal to license the title to the Criterion Collection in a year or so and they would put out a fantastic disk.

I am withholding doing any press on the Universal disk and will not be affiliated with it in any way because of their continuing lameness toward this title.

Hope all's well in your world. Take care,

Rick

Courtesy of: http://www.criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1471
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 26, 2004, 09:01:50 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet3.) Distinct Possibilities: (Titles that haven't been fully confirmed yet (but have either been mentioned by Criterion or linked to Criterion by other events/companies))

BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1970, Meyer)

On this week's Ebert & Roeper, in his Meyer tribute, Ebert mentioned that he recorded a commentary track for the Criterion release due some time next year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on September 26, 2004, 09:54:48 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetHere's a very interesting and exciting email by Richard Linklater to cast member Wiley Wiggin's who put it on his blog:
Heh.  What's Wiley Wiggins doing posting private e-mails from Linklater in his blog?  Doesn't really seem like something Linklater wanted to be made public (his contempt for Universal and all).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 26, 2004, 11:24:38 PM
Battle of Algiers Review (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews5/battleofalgiers.htm)

:yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 27, 2004, 08:01:46 PM
This is just a small tidbit, rumor that could be easily true and not, but someone who posts on the CC Forum with supposed "sources" is claiming that Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha was supposed to be released this december and is instead going to be released in January. I'd love it, but Jon Mulvaney (answer-and-question guy) has continually stated for the last 3 months that no more Kurosawa films even had a chance for release this year and to believe this story would mean he was wrong (or lying in usual fashion) and that Criterion was planning, until very recently, to maybe release a Kurosawa in December. Again, a contradiction could follow as the explanation for that is that they wanted to release M earlier but were too stacked in releases and so with deciding to release M on the month of their usual vacation, they could speed up a release they were planning for next year to co-inside with it. Honestly, who knows.... this could be true but also not, but I do believe Criterion is on the near verge of releasing Kagemusha regardless.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 29, 2004, 02:47:36 PM
HVE website has listed King of Kings as forthcoming in December. Details are as follow:

The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with the biggest budget in the history of Hollywood, DeMille spun the life and Passion of Christ into one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Featuring text drawn directly from the Bible, a cast of thousands, and a cinematic bag of tricks that could belong to none other than Hollywood's greatest showman, The King of Kings is at once spectacular and deeply reverent—part Gospel, part Technicolor epic. Criterion is proud to present one of the best-loved films ever made in a two-disc edition featuring both the 112-minute general release version and the rarely seen 155-minute cut that premiered at the grand opening of Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

SPECIAL FEATURES
New, restored digital transfers of both versions of The King of Kings: DeMille's 155-minute roadshow version and his subsequent 112-minute general release
New Dolby Digital 5.1 scores by composers Donald Sosin (1927 version) and Timothy J. Tikker (1931 version), plus the original score for the 1931 release by Hugo Riesenfeld
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of The King of Kings
Cast portraits by photographer W.M. Mortensen
Production and costume sketches by renowned artist Dan Sayre Groesbeck
Stills gallery of rare production and publicity photos
Original illustrated program and press book featuring photographs from the film's gala premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and studio correspondence from DeMille
Original theatrical trailers
Plus: a booklet featuring a 1927 essay by DeMille, an excerpt from Robert S. Birchard's new book Cecil B. DeMille's Hollywood, production notes, and a new essay by film critic Peter Matthews

http://www.homevision.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=1374&id=KIN190

and finally, the details for the re-issue of M:

A simple, haunting phrase whistled off-screen tells us that a young girl will be killed. "Who is the murderer?" pleads a nearby placard as serial killer Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre) closes in on little Elsie Beckmann... In his harrowing masterwork , Fritz Lang merges trenchant social commentary with chilling suspense, creating a panorama of private madness and public hysteria that to this day remains the blueprint for the psychological thriller. The Criterion Collection is proud to present a new restoration of this landmark film.

SPECIAL FEATURES

New, restored high-definition digital transfer (1.19:1)
Audio commentary by German film scholar Eric Rentschler, author of The Ministry of Illusion: Nazi Cinema and Its Afterlife, and Anton Kaes, author of the BFI Film Classics volume on M
Conversation with Fritz Lang, an interview film by William Friedkin
Claude Chabrol's M le Maudit, a short film inspired by M
Classroom tapes of M editor Paul Falkenberg discussing the film and its history
Interview with Harold Nebenzal, the son of M producer Seymour Nebenzal
A physical history of M
Stills gallery, with behind-the-scenes photos, and production sketches by art director Emil Hasler
New and improved English subtitle translation
Plus: a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Stanley Kauffmann, a 1963 interview with Lang, and the script for a missing scene

http://www.homevision.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=1374&id=MMM030

Don't know what all of this says about the previous Kagemusha rumor, but we'll have to see.....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 01, 2004, 03:02:41 PM
Full specs and covers for both Decemember releases (with an excellent cover for M):

King of Kings: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=266

M: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=30
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 01, 2004, 03:15:32 PM
thats cool, but they should've just used the original poster art...

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brightlightsfilm.com%2F29%2F29_images%2Fm1.jpg&hash=8d1fb7d68e5491067d7519cde71a32850c1d4768)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 01, 2004, 03:35:00 PM
I'm not seeing this great M cover... can somebody post it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 01, 2004, 03:43:35 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Flarge_boxshot%2F30_box_100x140.jpg&hash=5aec19cdad2bf1eaad9e3ac521e0ff218a1d937b)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 01, 2004, 03:51:01 PM
Ah thanks. I have no idea why I just see the old cover.  :?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 01, 2004, 03:58:00 PM
yeah for some reason i cant see the bigger one, so maybe they have the webaddress for it incorectly entered or something.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on October 12, 2004, 08:50:36 PM
Good news about Au Hasard Balthasar.  Been wanting to see it for a while.  Anything on Last Year at Marienbad?  It's been out of print for a while, or something, it seems.  Netflix, at least, lists the (re-)release date as being unknown.  Saw something in this thread about it earlier, so I was just curious.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 13, 2004, 11:44:15 PM
Quote from: ono.Anything on Last Year at Marienbad?  It's been out of print for a while, or something, it seems.

That title is still up in the air. Yes, Criterion will likely release it, but rumors have been so vague that someone can only say confidentally just that Criterion is releasing it. It could be as eary as next year and as late as 3 years down the road. It being a high priority release for them can only suggest they may speed up the process, but people have been waiting 5 years for a quality Max Ophuls title with no luck and he has to be one of the most requested filmmakers of them all.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 15, 2004, 12:41:00 PM
From www.criterionco.com :

"Criterion's soon-to-be-announced DVD edition of Akira Kurosawa's epic Kagemusha will feature exclusive new video interviews with filmmakers George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Lucas and Coppola discuss how they contributed to the production of Kagemusha and the experience of working with the legendary Japanese director, a longtime inspiration to both men."

I'm sure this isn't the only details that will be on the DVD. Expect a packed 2 disc special edition with the original 180 minute running time that was only in Japan.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on October 16, 2004, 12:37:11 PM
is your handle a foucault's pendulum reference?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 16, 2004, 10:44:20 PM
Quote from: 03is your handle a foucault's pendulum reference?

Yep. You're the first person to get that. I'm actually stunned.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 19, 2004, 02:37:15 PM
Quote from: ono.Good news about Au Hasard Balthasar.  Been wanting to see it for a while.  Anything on Last Year at Marienbad?  It's been out of print for a while, or something, it seems.  Netflix, at least, lists the (re-)release date as being unknown.  Saw something in this thread about it earlier, so I was just curious.

Balthazar is a more important film than Marienbad, but both are eminently worthy of the Criterion treatment. They were right to do Hiroshima first when it came to Resnais, though. And they should really think about Muriel (a Resnais box set really wouldn't have been out of order, especially since they did one for Cassavetes).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 23, 2004, 11:21:02 AM
Well, this may be the greatest or most absurd offering ever......but Amazon is giving you the first chance to own (well, not really) the entire Criterion Collection set, 208 discs and all. But, by December Criterion will be hitting spine #266 and even if you counted by individual spines, some releases have more than one disc and so who really fucking knows how complete this set is. Prolly not very, but let this be a notice to every new cinephile with rich parents that you can be one of the likely 3 people actually buying this. The ridiculousness can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006A05RM/002-7973692-1064047
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on October 23, 2004, 11:27:34 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetWell, this may be the greatest or most absurd offering ever......but Amazon is giving you the first chance to own (well, not really) the entire Criterion Collection set, 208 discs and all. But, by December Criterion will be hitting spine #266 and even if you counted by individual spines, some releases have more than one disc and so who really fucking knows how complete this set is. Prolly not very, but let this be a notice to every new cinephile with rich parents that you can be one of the likely 3 people actually buying this. The ridiculousness can be found here: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=266

That link just takes me to the King of Kings page at Criterion... no info about buying the complete set at Amazon. I'm curious to know whether that will include Sid and Nancy or Salo...?? Where can I see more info about this entire-collection offer?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 23, 2004, 11:37:11 AM
Quote from: godardian
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetWell, this may be the greatest or most absurd offering ever......but Amazon is giving you the first chance to own (well, not really) the entire Criterion Collection set, 208 discs and all. But, by December Criterion will be hitting spine #266 and even if you counted by individual spines, some releases have more than one disc and so who really fucking knows how complete this set is. Prolly not very, but let this be a notice to every new cinephile with rich parents that you can be one of the likely 3 people actually buying this. The ridiculousness can be found here: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=266

That link just takes me to the King of Kings page at Criterion... no info about buying the complete set at Amazon. I'm curious to know whether that will include Sid and Nancy or Salo...?? Where can I see more info about this entire-collection offer?

Ahh....my apologies. I think that is my mistake. As of now, though, no details on what discs it will include. Doubtful an official retailer will dig out out of print discs. Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006A05RM/002-7973692-1064047
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on October 23, 2004, 11:41:56 AM
i got king of kings when i clicked

EDIT - but it's fixed now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on October 23, 2004, 12:22:11 PM
thats a chunk of change
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 23, 2004, 12:56:45 PM
Holy crap.  Is there anyone out there who likes every single movie Criterion has released on DVD?  Or is this just for jerks who want to be able to brag about owning every Criterion DVD?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on October 23, 2004, 01:05:59 PM
Just For Jerks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 24, 2004, 01:03:45 AM
Quote from: RaviIs there anyone out there who likes every single movie Criterion has released on DVD?  Or is this just for jerks who want to be able to brag about owning every Criterion DVD?
The world's largest film snobs.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 25, 2004, 12:09:30 AM
I did this last year when all the film titles that were going to be released for the year were announced and now I am doing this again this year with the official list of what films to expect in the future, from the "gurantees" to the "distinct possibilities" and even to the "remastered", it's all here. (And yes, I know some of this list may be out of date)

1.) Certainties: (Titles that Criterion have indicated are under way for DVD issue)

UGETSU (1954, Mizoguchi) (Lee Kline mentioned he's about to start work on it at HTF chat (Feb 2004))

F FOR FAKE (1973, Welles) (Lee Kline mentioned they're going to release it in 2004 at HTF chat (Feb 2004)) - looks like CONFIDENTIAL REPORT will be joining it too (Criterion logo at American Cinematheque).

PANDORA'S BOX (1929, G. W. Pabst) "In the program for a screening with Gillian Anderson's score in 2003 - it said Criterion would be releasing a freshly restored version with the Anderson score in 2004". Confirmed by Lee Kline at HTF chat (Feb 2004))

some John Ford

PLAYTIME (Tati, 1967) new version

JOUR DE FETE (Tati, 1949)

more Yasujiro Ozu (as of Nov 2003 they are planning to release 12 Ozu DVDs, Donald Richie has mentioned that THE ONLY SON is coming soon; EQUINOX FLOWER and AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON have been mooted too.)

EISENSTEIN SILENT YEARS boxset (looking like 2005) (probably containing STRIKE, BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN, OCTOBER and others?)

JULES ET JIM (1962, Truffaut) via Wellspring

MY NIGHT AT MAUD'S (1969, Rohmer) via Wellspring

CLAIRE'S KNEE (1970, Rohmer) via Wellspring

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2.) Stalled ex-certainties: (Officially announced titles that have run into some kind of technical hitch and are now in limbo)


DODES'KA-DEN (1970, Kurosawa)

SANSHIRO SUGATA (1943, Kurosawa)

IVANS CHILDHOOD (1962, Tarkovsky)

COCKTAIL MOLOTOV (1980, Kurys)

COUSIN, COUSINE (1975, Tacchella)

TALES OF HOFFMAN (1951, Powell & Pressburger) "postponed indefinitely due to problems with elements. Hope to release in 2003" --- UPDATE-"I would say TALES OF HOFFMAN has been postponed indefinitely. I wouldn't expect it until 2005 at the earliest." - Mulvaney, Oct 2003.

SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932, von Sternberg) indefinitely postponed. As of Feb 2003 it's looking bleak - Mulvaney says its not on the schedule.

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3.) Distinct Possibilities: (Titles that haven't been fully confirmed yet (but have either been mentioned by Criterion or linked to Criterion by other events/companies))


DAMAGE (Malle, 1992) - Image Entertainment are advising enquirers about this film to contact CRITERION.

CRASH (Cronenberg, 1996) - Image Entertainment are advising enquirers about this film to contact CRITERION.

THIS SPORTING LIFE (Lindsay Anderson, 1963) - Spencer Leigh says it's coming here

HOOP DREAMS (Steve James, 1994) - Fine Line/New Line deal, mooted by Ira Deutchman in April 2004 here

NAKED (Mike Leigh, 1993) - Fine Line/New Line deal, mooted by Ira Deutchman in April 2004 here

AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE (Jane Campion, 1990) - Fine Line/New Line deal, mooted by Ira Deutchman in April 2004 here

ASHES AND DIAMONDS (Wajda) - from a CCF post: "I was talking to Annette Insdorf this afternoon, and she's apparently prepping a commentary for a Criterion Ashes and Diamonds." (June 2004)

AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON (1962, Ozu)

EQUINOX FLOWER (1958, Ozu)

THE ONLY SON (1936, Ozu) Ozu's first talkie, mentioned in an article by Donald Richie in the Japan Times as being Criterion's next release after EARLY SUMMER.

THE TWO OF US [Le Vieil homme et l'enfant] (Berri, 1967) via Rialto

THE RIVER (Renoir) programmer Mark McElhatten of Anthology Film Archives in NYC mentioned that Criterion was working on "The River" in an introduction to a theatrical screening.

HANDS OVER THE CITY (Rosi, 1963) rumoured to be underway by Criterion (by a friend of a friend).

Richard GORDON boxset containing THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE (Bennet, 1959); THE HAUNTED STRANGLER (Day, 1958); FIRST MAN INTO SPACE (Day, 1959); CORRIDORS OF BLOOD (Day, 1962) (showing up on the Classic Horror DVD website as coming soon)

JIGOKU (Nakagawa, 1960) mentioned in a post in another forum as a rumor that Criterion was eager to purchase entire Shintoho catalog to release this year (sourced from the KineJapan list).

PIERROT LE FOU (Godard, 1965) Rialto intimated that Criterion have the rights.

more Dassin

SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (Lee, 1986) mentioned by Lee as coming soon.

some Rivette - "We hope to introduce Rivette to the collection in the future, but nothing is certain at this time." - Mulvaney, April 2004.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT (Welles, 1955) showing at American Cinematheque and Film Forum with Janus logos.

FANFAN LA TULIPE (1952, Christian-Jaque) via Rialto

CLASSE TOUS RISQUES (1960, Sautet) via Rialto

PANIQUE (1946, Duvivier) via Rialto

THE LIFE AQUATIC (2004, Wes Anderson) - "We hope to release Wes Anderson's next feature, but nothing is certain at this time." - Mulvaney, Jan 2004

THE PHANTOM CHARIOT (1921, Victor Sjöström) Currently appearing with Criterion/Janus logos in a Sjöström theatrical retrospective (Jan 2004)

WOMAN IN THE DUNES (1964, Teshigahara) Milestone are saying that Criterion will release it in the next year (Dec 2003)

GODZILLA (Honda, 1954) Rialto are preparing the restored version.

SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE (Erice, 1973) "We'd love to release SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE. No plans for this one in 2004, but hopefully someday." - Mulvaney, Oct 2003.

more Seijun Suzuki ("We hope to release more Suzuki in the coming year, but nothing is certain at this time." - Mulvaney, Oct 2003)

UNFAITHFULLY YOURS (Sturges, 1948)

SHADOWS OF FORGOTTEN ANCESTORS (Parajanov, 1964) "We hope to release it in the future." - Mulvaney, Sept 2003.

KAGEMUSHA (1980, Kurosawa) supposedly a done deal with Fox.

LE BONHEUR (1965, Agnès Varda) "We hope to release LE BONHEUR sometime in the future, but nothing is definite at this time." - Mulvaney, Aug 2003

BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1970, Meyer)

Kenji Mizoguchi ("We hope to release a Mizoguchi title or two in 2003/4, but nothing is definite at the moment." - Mulvaney, April 2003)

THE STORY OF A PROSTITUTE (1965, Seijun Suzuki)

EQUINOX (1970, Jack Woods & Dennis Muren) (mentioned in an HTF chat in 2001, and again by Mulvaney in March 2003 as "upcoming")

L'ECLISSE (1962, Michelangelo Antonioni) "We hope to release L'Eclisse in the future, but nothing is definite at the moment." - Mulvaney, March 2003

SEVEN SAMURAI (1954, Akira Kurosawa) reissue / new transfer (probably 2 x disc set)

THE BAD SLEEP WELL (1946, Akira Kurosawa)

DRUNKEN ANGEL (1948, Akira Kurosawa)

I LIVE IN FEAR (1955, Akira Kurosawa)

THE BURMESE HARP (Harp Of Burma) (1957, Kon Ichikawa) "somewhere down the line" - Mulvaney, Feb 2003.

FIRES ON THE PLAIN (Nobi) (1965, Kon Ichikawa) "somewhere down the line" - Mulvaney, Feb 2003.

MASCULIN, FÉMININ (1966, Jean-Luc Godard) via Rialto

PICKPOCKET (1959, Bresson) - Paul Schrader's working on it.

AU HASARD BALTHAZAR (1966, Robert Bresson) via Rialto

MOUCHETTE * (1967, Robert Bresson) via Rialto

TWO OR THREE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER (2 ou 3 choses que je sais d'elle) (1967, Jean-Luc Godard) via Rialto

more Renoir (LA BETE HUMAINE?)

Dreyer (Mulvaney, Oct 2002 - "We have no plans for VAMPYR or MASTER OF THE HOUSE at this time.")

Tarkovsky (NOSTALGHIA via Wellspring?)

THREEPENNY OPERA (1931, G. W. Pabst)

GRAY'S ANATOMY (1996, Soderbergh) via Wellspring

THE LAST METRO (1982, Truffaut) via Wellspring

SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER (1960, Truffaut) via Wellspring

ARMY OF SHADOWS (1969, Melville) via Rialto

GOLD OF NAPLES (1954, De Sica) via Rialto

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961, Resnais) via Rialto

LE DOULOS (1961, Melville) via Rialto

LÉON MORIN, PRÊTRE (1961, Melville) via Rialto

MAFIOSO (1962, Lattuada) via Rialto

THE MILKY WAY (1969, Buñuel) via Rialto

THE PHANTOM OF LIBERTY (1974, Buñuel) via Rialto

TOUCHEZ PAS AU GRISBI (1953, Becker) via Rialto



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4.) Remasters (Titles that have been released in the CC but are/maybe being reissued because new, better materials have come to light in the years since release.):

PLAYTIME (1967, Tati) - announced, this is definitely going to happen soon, probably a 2 x disc set.

SEVEN SAMURAI (1953, Kurosawa) - not announced, but new subtitles have been done, and new, better materials are available.

M (1931, Lang) - officially announced for Dec 2004

CHARADE (1963, Donen) The 3rd CC remaster - ALREADY AVAILABLE

THE 400 BLOWS (1959, Truffaut) The 2nd CC remaster - ALREADY AVAILABLE

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1946, Cocteau) The 1st CC remaster - ALREADY AVAILABLE
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: sickfins on October 25, 2004, 01:33:44 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Myxo on October 25, 2004, 04:50:38 AM
CLAIRE'S KNEE (1970, Rohmer) via Wellspring

Yay..

:D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on October 25, 2004, 09:22:29 AM
Xixax should have a field trip to CriterionForum.org.

Man it just hurts knowing not half of all the great titles on that list will be released next year. Too little time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on October 25, 2004, 11:19:37 AM
Well, I don't see no "Good Burger."  What the hell?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on October 25, 2004, 04:00:52 PM
I'd really like to get some of those.Sadly most of the ones I was excited about were in the "distinct possiblities", meaning chances are they wont get released, probably.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 25, 2004, 11:32:54 PM
i'm really excited that i've heard of a few of these.  :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: rustinglass on October 26, 2004, 10:48:03 AM
fine, criterion people, never make an outstanding edition of underground, see if I care.

:: walks away depressed::
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on October 26, 2004, 04:19:43 PM
Quote from: rustinglassfine, criterion people, never make an outstanding edition of underground, see if I care.

:: walks away depressed::

I'll join the club.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 26, 2004, 04:30:24 PM
Quote from: Chest RockwellI'd really like to get some of those.Sadly most of the ones I was excited about were in the "distinct possiblities", meaning chances are they wont get released, probably.

Actually, quite the opposite. The films I expect to be released anytime all come from the "distinct possibility" portion. But, each film title is hotter than the other in the rumor mill so it all depends. Which ones were you thinking of?

Quote from: rustinglassfine, criterion people, never make an outstanding edition of underground, see if I care.

:: walks away depressed::

It's one of the most requested titles for them. Its just in rights limbo and doesn't look like Criterion would even have a chance to release it if they wanted to.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: rustinglass on October 26, 2004, 04:47:29 PM
My local newspaper released it and I'm not even joking.It would be just perfect if they got the rights, 10th aniversary next year.... sniff.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 26, 2004, 10:18:43 PM
i asked JM about Playtime and this is what he said Tuesday:

"Dear Thomas,

We look forward to re-releasing PLAYTIME in the future, but we have no
definite plans at this time.

Thanks for your mail and please feel free to contact me with any
future questions or concerns.

               Best,
                   JM"

what makes you think it's a 2 disc? i guess this means i need to unload my copy on eBay?
i'm also excited about the Godard's and Shoot the Piano Player. i hope they have some extras for that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 26, 2004, 11:36:31 PM
Quote from: bigideasi asked JM about Playtime and this is what he said Tuesday:

"Dear Thomas,

We look forward to re-releasing PLAYTIME in the future, but we have no
definite plans at this time.

Thanks for your mail and please feel free to contact me with any
future questions or concerns.

               Best,
                   JM"

what makes you think it's a 2 disc? i guess this means i need to unload my copy on eBay?
i'm also excited about the Godard's and Shoot the Piano Player. i hope they have some extras for that.

Playtime will probably be a 2 disc because for Criterion to feel the need to improve a title most people don't complain that much about on picture quality would mean they have a shit load of extras to contribute. I would have expected Playtime by now, but its been a year since they announced it and things may be on a halt right now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on October 30, 2004, 09:15:38 AM
JANUARY RELEASES


#267: Kagemusha (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=267)

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#268: Youth of the Beast (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=268)

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#269: Fighting Elegy (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=269)

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#270: Casque d'or (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=270)

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#271: Touchez pas au grisbi (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=271)

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on October 30, 2004, 03:32:05 PM
YAY! Suzuki Seijun Movies YAY!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 30, 2004, 09:29:45 PM
http://www.compare.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare2/playtiime.htm

Why is the Criterion DVD shorter ?



As quoted in the Guardian article located HERE (http://film.guardian.co.uk/cannes2002/story/0,11895,719296,00.html)



Playtime was finally released in 1967, but was seen throughout most of the world in a shortened 35mm cut. Jerome Deschamps (a distant cousin of Tati who is behind the restoration) says there were many versions of the film in circulation. "Tati had enormous financial difficulties. The financial partners who rescued the film insisted it be released in a version under two hours long that would be more commercial."

The restored cut lasts two hours and six minutes. "That was the last length he chose," Deschamps says. The new version - which cost 5.5 million francs - was paid for by everybody from designer Agnès B to various banks and cultural organisations.

Many critics see Playtime as Tati's masterpiece. Fremaux says there was something prophetic about it: "What is interesting about him is that in his early films, he looked at the France of holidays, of something very light; but in Playtime, he took a look at the future. He is or he was a victim of the future because the film was a failure.


So the 126 minute version fits well with the 01:59:06 Future film version (pal speed-up). So there are missing about 4-5 minutes from the Criterion version. I once more try to find if there are some minor cuts missing from the Criterion.

The new title-credits, missing 1:34 and the longer end music, makes that I suppose that there are left some 1,30 - 2,30 minutes missing

The Criterion is a shorter (international?) version.

At the time at 22:47 in the Criterion disc the following scenes is shortened  by approx. 1:34 min. It's not only that there are missing something:  the following moments in the two versions  are different. Before the re-matching scene, there are few seconds of a picture (Tati running) that the longer version don't have. It's a continuing shot were the man with the blue folder appear just after that Tati run out from the picture (see below).

Here's screen caps: Two caps that the Criterion disc misses, and  one cap that reunion the two versions (and misses from the Futurefilm). And the final frame (man runing with the blue folder are in the both.

I think there is three versions of the film. The French 155 minutes, that don't longer exist(?) and the shorter version and a version made for the North American market. But I can't confirm it!



*******

PLAYTIME   In speaking of sound, PLAYTIME was not only a 70mm-shot film, but I recent found out that Tati actually recorded an 8-track soundtrack for the film instead of the usual 6-track (with five speakers behind the screen, as is always the pre-Dolby case.  Being in Pittsburgh, I am fortunate to be in contact with Lucy Fisher, who is not only the head of the University Of Pittsburgh Film School, but an authority on Tati.  Your site was the ONLY one who has agreed with me on how AWFUL the Criterion DVD was.  It encountered my wrath when I used to write for e-tailer DVDEmpire, a review still posted for used copies.



Picture:

The first time I watched Playtime in a Cinema,  the copy was all red, like the first color photos in everyone's albums. From that stage these two prints are a big improvement, but none of these two DVD's are as good one could hope!

The Criterion has more sharpness, the black level is better, but the picture is so much cropped on every side, that it destroys many comically  framed scenes, and for certain it destroys almost every picture composition in the film. I can't really recommend it!

But then again, the Nordic disc  has less sharpness,  and some pictures are so dark that you don't even know what happens in them. The black level is very green / grey. The Nordic DVD has more colors than the faded Criterion and overall it  seems otherwise better. I wonder if the Nordic disc is the same print that the currently released in France! Hope not!
DRAW. My suggestion is to wait for the new Criterion release in 2004.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 31, 2004, 12:35:44 AM
thanks for that info on Playtime!
why do you think Criterion would chop up the picture like that?
the color in the Criterion looks a lot better to me.
i love that shot of the glass waiting room with the pictures.
i wonder if that inspired the picture of Barry framed through the glass door in PDL.
so i guess i should try and sell my OOP version now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pas on November 01, 2004, 10:05:29 AM
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006A05RM/002-4209986-5598468

weep
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 01, 2004, 10:44:30 AM
Quote from: Pas Rapporthttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006A05RM/002-4209986-5598468

weep
http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?p=161079&highlight=#161079
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: rustinglass on November 01, 2004, 12:18:01 PM
If I win the lottery.... screw touring asia.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 01, 2004, 12:47:24 PM
Quote from: rustinglassIf I win the lottery.... screw touring asia.

That's what a lot of American businessmen do.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on November 25, 2004, 09:11:57 AM
Edit: Looks like Godardian beat me to it in the Todd Haynes thread, but I still think it should be mentioned here.

Quote from: Criterionco.com
Conversation with Gus Vant Sant and Todd Haynes to Appear on My Own Private Idaho

A wide-ranging new audio conversation between director Gus Van Sant and acclaimed filmmaker Todd Haynes (Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Far From Heaven) and will be included on Criterion's upcoming release of My Own Private Idaho. Also included on this special edition two-disc set will be a new documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with key crew members, and many additional supplemental features. Look for My Own Private Idaho in early 2005.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on November 27, 2004, 12:58:55 AM
Kagemusha cover:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on November 27, 2004, 10:42:26 AM
I swear to god...these covers are so gorgeous, that shit just made my day
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 27, 2004, 11:24:52 AM
Does anyone know how Criterion does finacially? As dvd moves more towards soccer moms and less towards peeps like us I can see Criterions profits getting lower and lower. The day Criterion releases full screen will be the day that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Weak2ndAct on November 27, 2004, 12:03:53 PM
Quote from: StefenDoes anyone know how Criterion does finacially? As dvd moves more towards soccer moms and less towards peeps like us I can see Criterions profits getting lower and lower. The day Criterion releases full screen will be the day that.
I think they do okay.  One thing's for sure, they're notoriously cheap about their production costs-- they often demand everything for free (when I was in college, they wanted our school's print of 'The Third Man,' which was said to one of the best in existence-- they were bitches about shipping costs and said they'd *consider* giving a couple of copies of the dvd for the trouble when it was done).  Also, most of their discs are region zero, and since they don't have any deals w/ any other countries, everyone in the world has to import them from here.  I actually see Criterions a lot more than I used to.  In the library, at Best Buy, and the evil corporate video stores... a couple years ago, I had to special order everything, now I can walk into BB and pick up 'Short Cuts' and 'Fanny and Alexander' if it suits me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 27, 2004, 12:51:40 PM
Recently, The American Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria hosted a panel with Criterion president Peter Becker and Technical Director Lee Kline. From another film forum, here is a brief summary of what was talked about (including some future releases):


"The panel was good and informative. I didn't take any notes so I'll briefly summarize it here as best as I could.

Quick news for readers who don't want to go through this long (and disorganized) post looking for upcoming titles : Renoir's THE RIVER, Antonioni's THE ECLIPSE, and re-release of SEVEN SAMURAI from a new HD transfer. More Powell-Pressberger: 49TH PARALLEL and A CANTERBURY TALE ("not transferred yet"). A hint of possible new HIGH AND LOW as Peter Becker mentions that it would be good that this gets a new improved transfer.

Becker started off the session by going over how it was founded by Bob Stein (a great pioneer in digital media who was covered by Wired in this memorable profile) in similar terms as in this old interview with Todd Doogan at the Digital Bits.

The company has a staff of around 45 people who work hand-in-hand on all the ongoing projects.

Current video restorations are all done on high-def. Currently, this work cannot be printed back to film since this is too expensive (from $100,000 up) to do.

Good negatives of THE LEOPARD that were considered lost for years were located in England due to Lee Kline's persistence for high quality. He even rejected the materials from the earlier Italian restoration (presented on the previous R2 Italian DVD). He evaded from talking too much to Giuseppe Rotunno about not using the old work that the DP supervised; but once Kline told that better materials were located, Rotunno was more than happy to go through the movie once again, giving very detailed notes ("he gave like 15 pages of notes for every shot") from Italy as Kline sent him tests as he worked on the transfer in England. Not only the movie looks better on DVD, it's now better preserved since the quality of the negatives that were found was superior than all the previously available materials.

The missing fine-grained print of THE RULES OF THE GAME listed in lab inventory but lost for years was found after lots of prodding of various labs in France. Before that, available materials of the famous 50's restoration were already much faded and so fragile that splice tapes were coming off.

Each film on the Brakhage set used a different encoding program that gives each one the best picture quality.

Sven Nykist was not available to supervise the transfer for FANNY AND ALEXANDER due to health problems.

Transfer of THE RIVER will be done by digitally re-compositing the original 3-strip Technicolor negative, which has problems lining up together due to shrinkage. This expensive project is co-financed with help from BFI.

Some answers to audience's questions:

Criterion will continue to make laserdisc supplements to titles they've lost rights to available to studios as they make deals on a title-by-title basis. The upcoming MGM Raging Bull SE will have the LD commentary.

They forego doing anamorphic transfers at first because the former technical director (unnamed, could be Sean Wright-Anderson) was not satisfied with the results of the downcoversion done by various player chipsets at the time. The tests were done with an anamorphically encoded image of a circle: no downconversion looked the same as the other.

Earlier non-anamorphic release will gradually be re-released in better transfers. But then Becker notes that most early titles were shot in standard Academy.

KING KONG can be considered as one of the "titles that got away" on DVD. The nitrate negative that was used in the transfer of the 1984 Criterion LD is currently lost and Becker guessed that it's one of the reason why it's still MIA on DVD.

BULLET IN THE HEAD was considered to be the Criterion title at one point. Usual problems with rights made this impossible, especially now since the rights have just changed hands to Fortune Star. But Becker still keeps in constant contact with Woo and producer Terence Chang and continues to "knock on the door" of the rights holder every year for a possible release.

Tower was the first store chain that started a separate section devoted to Criterion LD's in the video department. This was mostly due to knowledgeable store managers than from corporate mandate. Criterion was too happy to obliged to support these efforts with banners, ads, etc."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 27, 2004, 01:14:14 PM
A new high and low? The one that I have is lacking, no features hardly, any word on whats on this new one?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Weak2ndAct on November 27, 2004, 07:03:08 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetBULLET IN THE HEAD was considered to be the Criterion title at one point. Usual problems with rights made this impossible, especially now since the rights have just changed hands to Fortune Star. But Becker still keeps in constant contact with Woo and producer Terence Chang and continues to "knock on the door" of the rights holder every year for a possible release.
God, I hope they finally get this title.  I'm watching my Tai Seng video right now, and it's a disgrace: white subtitles (often undreadable and at times just flat-out missing over some scenes), and a hazy image full of scracthes :yabbse-thumbdown:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 28, 2004, 12:06:57 AM
Quote from: StefenA new high and low? The one that I have is lacking, no features hardly, any word on whats on this new one?

No word. Its just discussion of a potential title to be released. I'd expect a Seven Samuari release well before High and Low so hold tight to the dvd you have now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on November 29, 2004, 11:44:37 AM
a criterion "my own private idaho" has been announced to be released sometime in february 2005, just in case anybody didn't know and was interested. i couldn't find it posted about anywhere around here, but it is the latest news on their main website so maybe it's too obvious to post about, i don't know. it was very surprising, as a choice tho, i thought anyway, so i figured i'd mention it. can't wait for that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 29, 2004, 12:45:08 PM
Quote from: ebeamani couldn't find it posted about anywhere around here

Counting mine, scroll up eleven posts.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 29, 2004, 11:17:56 PM
February releases just announced... some cover art was posted

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Jules Dassin's Thieves Highway is also being released in February (no cover art available).



No cover art available for My Own Private Idaho either, which will also be release in February, but the specs are enticing in themselves...

DIRECTOR APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:

New high-definition digital transfer, enhanced for widescreen televisions and approved by director Gus Van Sant

New Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack

Exclusive new audio conversation between Van Sant and filmmaker Todd Haynes (Safe, Far From Heaven, Velvet Goldmine)

The Making of My Own Private Idaho, a new documentary featuring interviews with key crew members  

New video interview with film critic Paul Arthur on the adaptation of Shakespeare in My Own Private Idaho

Video conversation between producer Laurie Parker and Rain Phoenix  

Outtakes

Original theatrical trailer

English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired

More!

Plus: a booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Amy Taubin and reprinted interviews with Van Sant, Phoenix, and Reeves  






mmmm.... I'll be blind buying many come February
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on November 30, 2004, 10:50:30 AM
I wish I was a good enough of a writer to justify the feelings I have towards Criterion right now, through words.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on November 30, 2004, 02:20:52 PM
"Overrated" comes to mind.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on November 30, 2004, 02:57:40 PM
BANNED.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on December 01, 2004, 09:31:28 AM
Have any of you seen those 3 movies Samsong posted?  Do you know what they are even about?  Would you even watch those movies if Criterion didn't put them out?

I'll answer all these questions for you: "No"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on December 01, 2004, 01:02:39 PM
Quote from: PwaybloeHave any of you seen those 3 movies Samsong posted?  Do you know what they are even about?  Would you even watch those movies if Criterion didn't put them out?

I'll answer all these questions for you: "No"

Actually, I've seen Night And The City. It's a film noir classic and was the original movie that the Deniro/Lange remake was based on.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on December 01, 2004, 01:06:05 PM
Quote from: PwaybloeHave any of you seen those 3 movies Samsong posted?  Do you know what they are even about?  Would you even watch those movies if Criterion didn't put them out?

I'll answer all these questions for you: "No"

i agree...
sometimes almost always do people buy criterions b/c of the name.
i think that if criterion released "the core" then film geeks would be like "well, if criterion releases it then it must be good/overlooked/avant-garde/missunderstood masterpiece,  i think i'll give the core a second chance"

my philosophy is buy what you know is for you.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on December 01, 2004, 01:08:42 PM
So... Criterion is "overrated" because they put out films that you haven't seen?  Brilliant logic there.

They bring films that not everyone has watched to people's attention and make films most people haven't seen on anything but a full-screen VHS available in the best quality possible.  How is broadening horizons make a company overrated?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on December 01, 2004, 01:11:43 PM
Quote from: PwaybloeHave any of you seen those 3 movies Samsong posted?  Do you know what they are even about?  Would you even watch those movies if Criterion didn't put them out?

I'll answer all these questions for you: "No"

What I do is scope out the Criterion collection, then go to my library and pick up a VHS version of it (their DVD's usually skip, and they dont' have many foreign DVD's) and I watch them.  If I like them, I go pick up the Criterion if it has a lot of features.

In a sense, Criterion serves as a gateway for me to find movies that don't get a lot of press until they're Criterioned.

You can say that film geeks just buy Criterions to say they have them (which, I know those people.  I told my friend that Pulp Fiction was released on Criterion on laserdisc, but when they made the SE DVD, it had all the same features, my friend said he still wishes he could see the word Criterion on it) but to me, Criterion helps bring foreign movies to the light for me (since I have no idea where to start).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on December 01, 2004, 01:19:54 PM
its all about the name.

i will agree 100% that criterions do offer exellent audio/visual/supplements and nice cover art , yadda yadda.

but what i am saying is that people will buy these films because criterion puts them out.  if kino  put these out or some other distributer put them out instead of critrerion then none of us would still have newer heard of them or soon enough-buy them.

we are slaves to criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on December 01, 2004, 01:21:52 PM
We're totally going against our banners, which praise The Criterion Collection. Now we're saying maybe it's just for 'assholes'? Oh... my...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on December 01, 2004, 01:22:38 PM
yeah man, i've never even actually watched the movies i bought from criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on December 01, 2004, 01:31:44 PM
Quote from: ewardyeah man, i've never even actually watched the movies i bought from criterion.

Gotta keep them mint, man.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on December 01, 2004, 01:34:55 PM
Actually, Pwaybloe, I'm happy because, 1) There's a Bertolucci I've been dying to see, 2) There's a Godard I already love, and one of my very favorite films; My Own Private Idaho. No other studio would give any of these the treatment Criterion does, and if they did, I'd buy them. And as a few posters already mentioned, how does bringing generally unknown quality films to the public make them overrated?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on December 01, 2004, 02:04:08 PM
and yes, seriously, i've heard that tout va bien is teriffic, criterion or not i'd spend money on it .

and yea sure, perhaps some people buy them simply because they're criterions, but why do we need to talk about them?  it's not me and i doubt it's any of the better people on this board.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on December 01, 2004, 02:38:53 PM
Ha ha.  I'd never expected to garner this kind of response.  

My initial response was to Withnail's goofy reaction to the 3 announced Criterion releases.

My fault for not taking it to PM.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on December 01, 2004, 03:39:34 PM
Goofy or not, that was what I felt. Let's not spend any more time on this.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on December 01, 2004, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: Withnail & GarfunkelGoofy or not, that was what I felt. Let's not spend any more time on this.
Amen to that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on December 01, 2004, 05:53:31 PM
going back to what mercury said for a second, let me just say that lots of people have completely forgotten the simple idea that movies are either good, bad, or ok regardless of their label. i think that was, maybe, what he was trying to say, in pertience to criterion, specifically. there are of course those that are a whore to criterions, for whatever reason. usually a completely understandable reason, like the guarantee for good quality. there are those that are a whore to art houses, starbucks, gap, tic-tacs...there's all kinds of label whores. i myself am a whore to hot pockets and mountain dew.

the bottom line is that every label has its whores. we can only be thankful that the only thing we're all guilty of is being xixax whores, really, as a whole. i think some of us actually might have heard about "nigeria's election", after all.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on December 01, 2004, 06:03:00 PM
Quote from: NEON MERCURYits all about the name.

i will agree 100% that criterions do offer exellent audio/visual/supplements and nice cover art , yadda yadda.

but what i am saying is that people will buy these films because criterion puts them out.  if kino  put these out or some other distributer put them out instead of critrerion then none of us would still have newer heard of them or soon enough-buy them.

we are slaves to criterion.
yes, i agree with this.  kino needs some better graphic designers/more help in the marketing dept, and they too could have a massive following.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ernie on December 01, 2004, 06:04:58 PM
Quote from: themodernage02
Quote from: NEON MERCURYits all about the name.

i will agree 100% that criterions do offer exellent audio/visual/supplements and nice cover art , yadda yadda.

but what i am saying is that people will buy these films because criterion puts them out.  if kino  put these out or some other distributer put them out instead of critrerion then none of us would still have newer heard of them or soon enough-buy them.

we are slaves to criterion.
yes, i agree with this.  kino needs some better graphic designers/more help in the marketing dept, and they too could have a massive following.

there's a very small demographic of kino whores, yes. it needs to grow.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 02, 2004, 02:55:13 AM
I understand the criterion snob label. Shockingly, I don't think I am one. Blind buy purchases I have made from them, but really only when the title interests me or is by a certain filmmaker. I've always been the first to admit that some of the films they release really are shit and I wish I could trade in some of their dvds I own. As far as I know I can't, but fuck, I'm so limited on just seeing these types of movies I sometimes have to give in to a blind purchase. And yes, I know Netflix is available and all, but I have yet to try it. Mailing DVDs back and forth always struck me as not reliable for some reason.

That being said, the February release slate is excellent. I'll pick up the Jules Dassin discs simply because of the genius of Rififi and Tout Va Bien because I am interested in tapping Godard post '67, but to the person who buys all Criterions, you are insane. They definitely have the best collection of films, far better than Kino or any other company, but they are not perfect.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on December 02, 2004, 02:04:45 PM
Kino has a pretty good collection too, including the Buster Keaton films and some from Murnau and Lang.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on December 02, 2004, 10:15:18 PM
Quote from: ebeamangoing back to what mercury said for a second, let me just say that lots of people have completely forgotten the simple idea that movies are either good, bad, or ok regardless of their label. i think that was, maybe, what he was trying to say, in pertience to criterion, specifically. there are of course those that are a whore to criterions, for whatever reason. usually a completely understandable reason, like the guarantee for good quality. there are those that are a whore to art houses, starbucks, gap, tic-tacs...there's all kinds of label whores. i myself am a whore to hot pockets and mountain dew.

the bottom line is that every label has its whores. we can only be thankful that the only thing we're all guilty of is being xixax whores, really, as a whole. i think some of us actually might have heard about "nigeria's election", after all.


a shower thought:

if happiness was a label, would all of us be happiness whores?

think about that. think about that issue.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 03, 2004, 12:33:19 PM
Is Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo on the horizon? An article in the Chicago Tribune has some interesting things to say about the future of Criterion. Here's the quote:

"Criterion keeps its upcoming slate under pretty tight wraps, and release dates are indeed prone to delay for numerous reasons. But Hendrickson is willing to confirm a few new titles for the Criterion faithful and hint about several more in store for 2005 and beyond. These include Powell/Pressburger's "The 49th Parallel" and "A Canterbury Tale," Antonioni's "L'Eclisse," Les Blank's riveting Werner Herzog documentary "Burden of Dreams," and a new edition of "Seven Samurai" (plus possibly other re-released Kurosawa titles as well).

"We're always addressing the issues of the library and getting out new filmmakers that we haven't been able to put out before," Hendrickson says. "I feel like 2005 is the introduction of a lot of people to the Criterion library that you haven't seen before. John Ford is possibly on the horizon. There will be Mizoguchi and a few more women inserted into the collection. But we're driven as much by what the collection is missing and how we're going to address those gaps."

Fitzcarraldo isn't mentioned per say, but Burden of Dreams pairs up well with the film like "The Making of Fanny and Alexander" would pair up well with Fanny and Alexander. Most people doubt that Criterion would release Burden of Dreams on its own and other foreign dvds have released the documentary and film together already. Its odd Fitzcarraldo wasn't mentioned at all, but its safe money to bet Criterion will do everything in its power to release both films in one dvd special edition.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on December 03, 2004, 05:31:59 PM
damn, how many times are they gonna make cinephile buy this movie?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on December 04, 2004, 12:50:42 AM
Oh, I think "Burden of Dreams" could definitely stand on its own. Criterion has certainly released documentaries that were more obscure -- and just as brilliant -- as that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on December 04, 2004, 12:51:37 AM
Where have you been, sir..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on December 04, 2004, 01:02:33 AM
Oh, it's been a looooooooooooong year. ... It would make an interesting documentary. If Errol Morris is interested.

Then again, maybe it's not very interesting at all. Which is fascinating in and of itself.

Oh, bother....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 10, 2004, 07:31:24 PM
Cover art for My Own Private Idaho is now posted and it's beautiful.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F277_box_348x490.jpg&hash=0d59f27262271546434ff75662e88dd5efe49f2e)

I must see this movie... very very soon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on December 10, 2004, 08:57:03 PM
Quote from: samsongI must see this movie... very very soon.

And here's to you liking/ loving it!

Two thumps up for the film, two for the cover, and two for finally not just getting a DVD after years of shoddy VHS viewing, but on top of everything getting it Criterioned.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on December 10, 2004, 09:44:54 PM
That Cover For My Own Private Idaho is sooooo badass....Sorry for like an imature little kid but that is one cool cover. I love the film as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on December 11, 2004, 12:38:19 AM
here's to river phoenix getting blown FINALLY in widescreen!  :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 16, 2004, 12:17:48 PM
According to a sourse who overheard critic John Simon discussing it outside The Merchant of Venice premiere, it looks like he will provide an essay for the film Kanal in the upcoming Criterion box set for Andrzej Wajda's War Trilogy, (Ashes and Diamonds/ A Generation/ Kanal) I guess the news means to look for the box set to come out shortly.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 17, 2004, 05:17:44 PM
Hoop Dreams in April?

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=493&e=1&u=/ap/20041217/ap_en_mo/hoop_dreams_death

A news story talking about how the father of the Hoop Dreams star was recently shot to death. Considering how private and impactful the film was for me, this is news in itself. The news that relates to this thread is that in the article the family says they were interviewed for an upcoming DVD that is to come out in April. No names were mentioned, but 99% its Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on December 17, 2004, 06:31:18 PM
that means YAY!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on December 17, 2004, 07:41:34 PM
A hoops dreams criterion would be the greatest release known to man. more info GT, more info!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 17, 2004, 08:06:32 PM
Quote from: StefenA hoops dreams criterion would be the greatest release known to man. more info GT, more info!

Someone just has to email Roger Ebert and ask him if he's providing a commentary.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 18, 2004, 12:14:37 AM
L'ECLISSE CONFIRMED!

From the main website:

Criterion to Release Antonioni's L'eclisse

Michelangelo Antonioni's classic examination of modern alienation, L'eclisse, will be released by Criterion in early 2005. The two-disc special edition will feature a new transfer from restored film elements, as well as a number of supplemental features, including audio commentary by film scholar Richard Peña, a 56-minute documentary exploring the director's life and career, an exclusive new video piece featuring Italian film critic Adriano Apra and longtime Antonioni friend Carlo di Carlo, and more. Look for L'eclisse this March!

http://www.criterionco.com
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 22, 2004, 01:47:53 PM
MARCH RELEASES ARE UP, INCLUDING MANY LEFT FIELD SURPRISES AND HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DVDS...........


FIRST, THE BIG ONES:

JULES AND JIM: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=281

L'ECLISSE: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=278


also,

THE RIVER: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=276

YOUNG TORLESS: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=279

THE SWORD OF DOOM: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=280

The first two are "musts" for me while The River is very intriguing considering I've wanted to see it for a while and top of that, its at a decent price with a Scorsese interview. The film that I think will be a blind buy is The Sword of Doom. There's a really good essay on it (from the original laser disc release) that is very good.

http://chaumurky.net/criterion/indepth-238.html

If Akira Kurosawa is the John Ford of Japanese samurai dramas, then Sword of Doom director Kihachi Okamoto is the samurai film's Sam Fuller.

A specialist in action films, with a particulat accent on violence and raw characterizations, Okomoto made his name in the late 1960's with Samurai Assassin (1965), Kill (1968), and Zato Ichi Meets Yojimbo (1970). These movies, and The Sword of Doom, all starred a featured Toshiro Mifune, who had appeared frequently in the films of Akira Kurosawa. But like Sam Fuller, Okamoto (who spent three years in a uniform during the Pacific War) specialized in blood-and-guts World War II battle films.

The Sword of Doom is considered Okamoto's masterpiece, but when it opened here in 1967, it had the effect of separating the sheep from the goats. Perhaps western critics expected a more lyrical drama in the manner of Kurosawa, or a thoughtfull examination of bushido (samurai chivalric code.). They were agast at Sword's ballet of violence in two bravura and gory martial arts pieces that climax in the film's first and second thirds (neatly dividing it into "acts"), not to mention the finale, one of the most violent in cinema history.

The plot at first look was simpler than those of most Japanese films that have been received as classics ( The Seven Samurai, The 47 Ronin, Samurai Rebellion, etc.). Set in the 1860s, it's the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue, a samurai who is hated for his savagery and disregarded for the law. Ryunosuke is an outcast, surviving as a hired assassin of political figures. He also lives in fear of the revenge set in motion by his late father and the brother of his first samurai victim, as well as the enemy of Toranosuke Shimada (Toshiro Mifune), the only samurai who might best him as a swordsman.

If this seems superficial, it's supposed to be--Okamoto is less interested in philosophy than in entertainment. And as to narrative, Okamoto looks to the Western for his characterizations. The portrayal of madness embodied in Ryunosuke Tsukue (Tatsuya Nakadai, another Kurosawa alumnus from Yojimbo and Sanjuro) evokes, to this writer, the Stephen McNally or Don Duryea characters in Anthony Mann's Winchester '73, men who kill for the pleasure of it.

The Sword of Doom took years to achieve critical acceptance, but audience members not wedded to scholarly pretensions immediately seized upon the vitality of Okamoto's direction and Nakadai's performance. His Ryunosuke ("a man from hell," as one character puts it) is one of the screen's more memorable psychopaths, a passive-aggressive whose bloodlust is portrayed with dead calm, revealed by the tiniest motion of an eye, the trace of a smile, or the tense position of his body as he poders killing.

For lack of a full-fledged opponent to Ryunosuke, Okamoto establishes Shimada as Ryunosuke's moral opposite, a thoughtful, introspective samurai--the film's conscience. He tells Ryunosuke, "The sword is the soul. Study the soul to study the sword," after regretfully dispatching two dozen samurai for an assassination attempt. In a flurry of savage action (including several hands and blood splattering on newly fallen snow) every single samurai falls by the wayside. As Ryunosuke watches Shimada in action against his cohorts, the barest flicker of an expression indicates that he has been shaken by this sight. One has the chilling sense of a man who has seen the means of his own demise.

Okamoto and cinematographer Hiroshi Murai (Samurai Assassin, The Emperor and the General, The Submergence of Japan, a.k.a. Tidal Wave) make splendid use of the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The close-ups are never artificially imposing, and the action scenes, almost all involving dozens of combatants, are dazzling in their complexity and scope. The finale, one of the longest, bloodiest samurai duels in history, makes incredibly evocative use of shadow and space. Impressive, also, are the little details, such as the samurai practicing with his sword, his blade interposed against shafts of sunlight that seem almost solid.

The Sword of Doom doesn't pretend to be anything more than a study of madness and violence at the extreme edges. It is the finest movie from a filmmaker who deserves to be more widely known in America.

-Bruce Eder

(Bruce Eder is a film historian and frequent contributor to Criterion commentary tracks.)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 22, 2004, 01:55:53 PM
i'm definitely getting Jules and Jim! the special features look great!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 22, 2004, 02:02:09 PM
all this leaves me asking one question....

WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE BRESSON FILMS?!?!
and Playtime...

Jules and Jim + new Antonioni = sam being broke... well, maybe not.  my birthday's in March.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 22, 2004, 02:11:24 PM
Quote from: samsongall this leaves me asking one question....

WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE BRESSON FILMS?!?!
and Playtime...

Jules and Jim + new Antonioni = sam being broke... well, maybe not.  my birthday's in March.

Patience!!!!!

I actually envy your situation because its more likely the new Bressons and Playtime will drop before my anticipated release of the Eisenstein Silents does. The Bressons will be anytime while Criterion acknowledged that the earliest we'll see the Eisensteins is at the end of 2005 or sometime in 2006. And they've been saying that release should be coming "shortly" for almost two years now!

Also, if its of any importance, The Wadja War Trilogy has been confirmed as the next release after this wave of newly announced titles. They will occupy spine #'s 282-285. For anyone curious to what will be included in The Wadja War Trilogy, look back a little in this thread because I mentioned it being a possibility. I guess its now confirmed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 22, 2004, 11:20:05 PM
Criterion has officially gone overboard with the releases. The Wadja War Trilogy will be included for release in March,

The Wadja War Trilogy: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=282

Its official...I'm getting a second job because this release also tempts me!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on December 23, 2004, 12:02:13 AM
Quote from: samsongand Playtime...

haHA! the lincoln center film society is screening a newly made 70mm print of this and I'M GOING! i hope it's as good as y'all say.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 23, 2004, 01:49:34 AM
Quote from: bonanzataz
Quote from: samsongand Playtime...

haHA! the lincoln center film society is screening a newly made 70mm print of this and I'M GOING! i hope it's as good as y'all say.

Fuck you.  just kidding... I missed it when it was screened here but the Cinematheque is doing a 70 MM Film Festival again so hopefully they'll have a print.

Don't doubt the greatness of Jacques Tati.

By the way, I've been anticipating Eisenstein: The Silent Years for a long time as well... admittedly not as much as I am the Bresson pictures but Battleship Potemkin changed my life... sort of.  I guess I should buy/watch The Sound Years while I'm waiting...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 23, 2004, 01:53:02 AM
Quote from: samsongI guess I should buy/watch The Sound Years while I'm waiting...

Ivan The Terrible alone is the worth the price.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 23, 2004, 06:52:47 AM
Quote from: bonanzataz
Quote from: samsongand Playtime...

haHA! the lincoln center film society is screening a newly made 70mm print of this and I'M GOING! i hope it's as good as y'all say.

the first time i watched it was on a Saturday morning, so i got sleepy, but i imagine you won't have that problem seeing it on the big screen as there is so much going on in each frame.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on January 06, 2005, 07:51:05 PM
Jules and Jim coveart posted

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F281_box_348x490.jpg&hash=af6a43afb91ef2cd6806c1df23820ccd7ddd4476)

me likes, me likes (all except the black bar at the top... reminds me of the old logo)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on January 06, 2005, 07:57:48 PM
Feh.  One of the least exciting pieces of cover art I've seen.  You'd think their trying to copy the major studios' humongous heads fetish in hopes of selling a few more copies.  Only problem is, it's not a famous head.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on January 06, 2005, 08:58:00 PM
I haven't been so impressed with their recent new cover art.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 06, 2005, 10:26:49 PM
is this all new artwork or something from the original artwork?
you would think Jules and Jim would be represented somehow.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 06, 2005, 11:27:25 PM
Quote from: samsongJules and Jim coveart posted

me likes, me likes
You're not alone.
I think it's nice with its minimalist aesthetic. :-D
I give it a yabbse-thumbup
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on January 09, 2005, 01:32:05 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F277_box_348x490.jpg&hash=0d59f27262271546434ff75662e88dd5efe49f2e)

They changed the original cover of Phoenix walking down a road to this junk
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on January 09, 2005, 01:37:15 PM
Oh god....big head syndrome

I do like the font and the aged, worn photo look, but geez
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on January 09, 2005, 02:17:53 PM
They're only doing that, of course, to sell a few more copies.  Only reason is to cash in on any Keanu Reeves (haha, hate to see the unassuming Matrix fanboy stumble on this) or River Phoenix fans (Are there still even such a thing?).  Anyway, it's shameful, but if it lets them put out a few more quality titles than normal, fine, whatever.  It would be interesting if they actually got some complaints about this, though I doubt it will make too much of a difference.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on January 09, 2005, 05:44:18 PM
for the record

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB00005JLHW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg&hash=da3cc642eac6152a051da1c2c422fb9e48cb6707)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Florya Naoki on January 09, 2005, 08:56:28 PM
Too bad. The original was a lot better.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on January 09, 2005, 10:14:05 PM
Jules and Jim is missing Kevin Smith grinning at the top.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on January 10, 2005, 12:55:45 AM
yep, this is the beginning.  first just a little cover change, before you know it, it will be BLOCKBUSTER CRITERION VIDEO.   :(
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on January 10, 2005, 11:24:38 AM
do not speak of such things!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 20, 2005, 11:09:46 PM
OK, here's a rumor saying David Fincher's The Game is coming in April:  http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=354&n=1&k=The+Game&burl=r%3D0%26g%3Dinfo%26s%3D1%26k%3DThe%2BGame

Personally, I don't buy it. It says potential release on April 25th, but thats a Monday. And I couldn't find a DavidFincher.net at all. I would love for it to be true because its the best film Fincher made. Annoucements of April titles should be sometime next week.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on January 20, 2005, 11:12:22 PM
i'm pretty sure that article is 3 years old practically, back when the rumors were around and there was a davidfincher.net.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 20, 2005, 11:17:00 PM
Quote from: themodernage02i'm pretty sure that article is 3 years old practically, back when the rumors were around and there was a davidfincher.net.

I think you're right. At the top, I saw the 2002 date, but it was dated July and for an annoucment to say its coming in April didn't make sense either. Well, fuck it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on January 20, 2005, 11:35:53 PM
Oh David Fincher... it feels like only yesterday when you had the most popular forum..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 26, 2005, 02:31:26 AM
Introducing Orson Welles as director to the Criterion Collection............


according to Amazon.ca, Orson Welles F for Fake is coming in April. Also coming is Divorce, Italian Style.

F for Fake: http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007M2234/701-7672624-8680334

Divorce, Italian Style: http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007M222A/701-7672624-8680334

Official annoucements coming soon!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 26, 2005, 11:22:40 AM
i wish they would put all their energy into finding the mysterious rumored original version of the Magnificent Ambersons.

hell, i would just love a DVD of the butchered version!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 26, 2005, 12:14:51 PM
Quote from: bigideasi wish they would put all their energy into finding the mysterious rumored original version of the Magnificent Ambersons.

hell, i would just love a DVD of the butchered version!

Blame Warners. Though the original is likely lost, they hold all rights to the film and are sitting on it with a policy of not leasing to to third companies at all. I'm sure Criterion gets a number of replies asking for it with nothing to do.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on January 26, 2005, 05:55:46 PM
Please please PLEASE, all of you who haven't seen Divorce, Italian Style -- make sure you blind buy it! Such a fantastic, funny film...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on January 31, 2005, 04:27:43 PM
cover art for F for Fake (gorgeous) and Divorce, Italian Style

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F288_box_348x490.jpg&hash=cf88ce9ac972ba8ec3e41ed06a4d6c6a018de08d)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F286_box_348x490.jpg&hash=2be7750bb00bafd186fdb5469faaab15c2d6e24f)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on January 31, 2005, 04:58:52 PM
F is For Fake

I'm interested in this extra:

Orson Welles: One-Man Band (1988), an hour-long investigation of Welles's unfinished projects
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on January 31, 2005, 05:12:19 PM
my my, what excellent covers those are.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on January 31, 2005, 05:16:15 PM
Anything for proof that the bad My Own Private Idaho and Jules et Jim covers were flukes.  Me likey.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on January 31, 2005, 07:32:06 PM
YES! That it is...just amazing. I want them!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 02, 2005, 12:02:41 PM
In the pipeline, a new array of films join the prestigious rumor mill list. Come one, come all, but let us assume maybe only one will care. Enjoy:

THE 49th PARALLEL (Powell & Pressburger) - mentioned at AMMI talk

A CANTERBURY TALE (Powell & Pressburger) - mentioned at AMMI talk

HEAVEN CAN WAIT (Lubitsch, 1943) - somebody's Prof is working on it (if he hasn't been sacked).

KAPÒ (Gillo Pontecorvo, 1959) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH [Il Momento della verità] (Francesco Rosi, 1965) - verified solid source.

YOUNG MR. LINCOLN (Ford, 1939) - TCM website review of Peter Cowie's new book says he has recorded a commentary for the film.

LE PROCES DE JEANNE D'ARC (1962, Robert Bresson) shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on February 02, 2005, 08:04:12 PM
More Powell and Pressburger? Best Criterion news so far this year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 02, 2005, 09:31:42 PM
As expected a rumored Bresson release has gotten me all giddy inside, but where the FUCK are Au Hasard Balthazar and Mouchette... and Playtime?!

After seeing The Battle of Algiers, anything Pontecorvo is welcomed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on February 02, 2005, 09:42:20 PM
le proces de jean d'arc and heaven can wait are two of the best rumored titles to reach my ears in quite some time
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 04, 2005, 05:52:52 PM
More Welles and Bertolucci coming from Criterion?

First, word from a USA Today article that Criterion will release Bertolucci's early film, "Before The Revolution":

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2005-02-03-bertolucci-dvd_x.htm

"And Criterion is restoring another of his films, Before the Revolution (1964). At 64, he jokes, 'I wish they could restore the directors.'"

Also, look for a release soon on Orson Welles' Confidential Report if this post is any indication:

Next week, Jim Naremore and I are recording a joint commentary for
the Criterion DVD of ARKADIN (the Corinth version),; Stefan's
version will also be on the disc.

Jonathan

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/a_film_by/message/22199
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: lamas on February 04, 2005, 10:40:30 PM
you had me holding my breath thinking The Conformist was coming.  thanks for nothing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 04, 2005, 11:21:31 PM
Quote from: lamasyou had me holding my breath thinking The Conformist was coming.  thanks for nothing.

The Conformist is an annoucement all on its own. No way could it ever be disguised as just a Bertolucci release. That being said, there's almost no way Criterion will get their hands on it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on February 04, 2005, 11:28:34 PM
why's that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 05, 2005, 11:47:13 AM
Universal has kindly decided they will strangle hold that title with no release in the near future even by them. And if they even do release, it will be likely just the chopped up and dubbed american version with the international version still left looking for a release. The one hope is that Bertolucci campaigns himself for getting it to Criterion but its been evident for a while that Bertolucci is playing nice with Criterion and no word of him being nice with The Conformist at all.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on February 05, 2005, 12:05:05 PM
that's shitty.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 05, 2005, 12:25:31 PM
i've still got that tivo'd from like 6 months ago.  i have yet to work up the desire to watch it.  maybe soon...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on February 05, 2005, 02:00:16 PM
do so.  dammit, this needs a dvd release, it doesn't even have to be criterion! my vhs copy is crappy and it aint getting any younger.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 05, 2005, 05:33:44 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetUniversal has kindly decided they will strangle hold that title with no release in the near future even by them. And if they even do release, it will be likely just the chopped up and dubbed american version with the international version still left looking for a release. The one hope is that Bertolucci campaigns himself for getting it to Criterion but its been evident for a while that Bertolucci is playing nice with Criterion and no word of him being nice with The Conformist at all.

Universal has licensed titles to Criterion before.  Why would they be stingy with The Conformist?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: lamas on February 05, 2005, 09:23:22 PM
i'm kinda shocked we haven't been redirected yet.

http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=3560&highlight=conformist
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 05, 2005, 11:07:00 PM
Quote from: Ravi
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetUniversal has kindly decided they will strangle hold that title with no release in the near future even by them. And if they even do release, it will be likely just the chopped up and dubbed american version with the international version still left looking for a release. The one hope is that Bertolucci campaigns himself for getting it to Criterion but its been evident for a while that Bertolucci is playing nice with Criterion and no word of him being nice with The Conformist at all.

Universal has licensed titles to Criterion before.  Why would they be stingy with The Conformist?

My apologies, the studio in question is actually Paramount.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 08, 2005, 01:50:12 PM
I just saw the full Italian version of the Conformist in a theatre here in London.  :twisted: Beautiful. It'd be nice to have on disc...

BUT STILL, Before The Rev is fucking great. Fantastic news. Wonderful wonderful wonderful!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on February 08, 2005, 10:06:05 PM
QuoteI just saw the full Italian version of the Conformist in a theatre here in London.

i need to leave the suburbs.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 08, 2005, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: eward
QuoteI just saw the full Italian version of the Conformist in a theatre here in London.

i need to leave the suburbs.

I know, right?  David Sedaris' description of seeing a ton of movies in France made me want to move there.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 08, 2005, 11:08:35 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenI just saw the full Italian version of the Conformist in a theatre here in London.  :twisted: Beautiful. It'd be nice to have on disc...

BUT STILL, Before The Rev is fucking great. Fantastic news. Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

mmm the same print (full length Italian cut) was shown here in LA last year; i'm having withdrawals.  at this point i don't give a shit who does it, someone needs to put this movie on dvd. one that would do the film justice of course which i guess only leaves criterion.  :yabbse-undecided:

criterion... bresson.... NOW
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 08, 2005, 11:15:14 PM
Quote from: samsongcriterion... bresson.... NOW

The moment I get the word, I'll PM you before even posting it. I really fear you may lose it sooner or later.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 08, 2005, 11:46:35 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: samsongcriterion... bresson.... NOW

The moment I get the word, I'll PM you before even posting it. I really fear you may lose it sooner or later.

:crazyeyes:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 11, 2005, 04:36:06 PM
Get a multiregion player. Brand new R2 versions of Mouchette and Balthazar came out last year, and they're acceptable. There's rumors of a box set from France with three more, including Pickpocket. I doubt CC will get much more Bresson in the near future (of course there is that rumor about Paul Schrader doing a commentary for Pickpocket...).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 11, 2005, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenGet a multiregion player. Brand new R2 versions of Mouchette and Balthazar came out last year, and they're acceptable. There's rumors of a box set from France with three more, including Pickpocket. I doubt CC will get much more Bresson in the near future (of course there is that rumor about Paul Schrader doing a commentary for Pickpocket...).

Criterion officially confirmed more Bresson this year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 11, 2005, 07:19:19 PM
Quote from: SoNowThenGet a multiregion player. Brand new R2 versions of Mouchette and Balthazar came out last year, and they're acceptable. There's rumors of a box set from France with three more, including Pickpocket. I doubt CC will get much more Bresson in the near future (of course there is that rumor about Paul Schrader doing a commentary for Pickpocket...).

i have a multi-region player and i knew about the bresson films that have recently been release and how good the transfers are but gt posted something about rumored bresson titles to be released in the near future and just now confirmed it with his post right before mine.  besides it was re-released by rialto pictures and all things rialto turn criterion, it seems.  just wondering what the FUCK is taking so long since Battle of Algiers and Eyes Without a Face have gotten the criterion treatment.

speaking of rialto pictures, i'm gonna go watch Masculine Feminine tonight... fucking excited!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: lamas on February 11, 2005, 09:25:02 PM
i don't know how someone could stand to listen to a Schrader commentary for a whole film.  that guy sounds like he's constantly sucking back so much spit and drool.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on February 12, 2005, 03:27:53 AM
But he is one of the only guys working in film who has something consistently interesting to say.


And we'll see about the CC Bressons. Maybe one, MAYBE two more. Why not get nearly all of them with the decent R2 versions?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 12, 2005, 11:13:17 AM
Quote from: SoNowThenBut he is one of the only guys working in film who has something consistently interesting to say.

I think Scorcese stays pretty interesting, and Soderberg's commentaries are always informative to me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 15, 2005, 06:26:34 PM
May releases already leaked? The source is highly questionable, but I heard he predicted the two Tati's from last year and that was almost impossible to forsee. Also, the language in the description seems like it was lifted from an early trade report. Link:  http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=226303

May 10

Burden Of Dreams
Les Blank's extraordinary documentary about the making of Werner Herzog's epic film Fitzcarraldo details the desperate conditions of the production and how real-life events sometimes mirrored the plot of the film, which is about a mad plan to build an opera house deep in the Amazon jungle. Fighting the weather, morale problems, the loss of two major cast members, and even a war between Peru and Ecuador, Herzog and crew struggle to complete the film.

Hoop Dreams
The stirring true story of two ordinary inner-city kids who dare to dream the impossible - professional basketball glory. Filmed over a five-year period, Hoop Dreams follows young Arthur Agee and William Gates on their odysseys to overcome not only the harsh realities of the Chicago streets but also all the complexities and competitiveness of scholastic athletics in America. This award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary is making its DVD debut.

May 24

The Phantom Of Liberty
Director Luis Buñuel's anarchic comedy of non-sequiturs moves from constantly interrupted highlight to highlight: the elegant soirée with guests seated on gleaming toilet bowls, one man excusing himself to use the dining room; hard-drinking, poker-playing monks using religious medals as chips; a leather-clad maîtresse whipping a bourgeois businessman; a missing little girl who provides helpful tips to the cops searching for her; and a police crackdown at the zoo bringing everything full circle: "Long live chains!"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on February 15, 2005, 08:41:20 PM
I predict a Roger Ebert commentary for Hoop Dreams.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 15, 2005, 08:56:33 PM
I hope that Phantom of Liberty is more than a rumor.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 15, 2005, 09:03:59 PM
Quote from: WalrusI hope that Phantom of Liberty is more than a rumor.
i'm pretty sure its an actual film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 15, 2005, 09:06:40 PM
Quote from: themodernage02
Quote from: WalrusI hope that Phantom of Liberty is more than a rumor.
i'm pretty sure its an actual film.

*Ahem* I hope it's Criterion release is more than a rumor.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 18, 2005, 01:01:00 AM
From a post at CC forum:

"I asked Roger Ebert tonight at his book signing if he would be involved with the upcoming Hoop Dreams dvd and he said that the essay from his "The Great Movies" series would be included. He also said he wasn't doing the commentary but that the filmmakers and two subjects of the film would be on it.

On a related note, he made reference to Beyond the Valley of the Dolls as "coming later this year.""
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 18, 2005, 01:24:09 AM
unless you have any news of a Bresson release, stop updating  :evil:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on February 18, 2005, 01:38:18 AM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lancewood.co.za%2Fproducts%2Fimages%2Fhardcheese.jpg&hash=66606d2f6153e2c85d568d860b713b7c557b1737)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 19, 2005, 10:49:53 AM
Life Aquatic has been announced for May, details and cover here: http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=5888&n=1&burl=


Two interesting facts:

- There obviously is a second cover with the reverse cover flap shown on the single disc and the fact the two disc is shown in a case. Expect the other cover to be the covers like the other Criterion releases.

-This is announced as #300. That means for Criterion to catch up to #300 from the number it is at now they would have to release 11 titles to just catch up. Burden of Dreams, Hoop Dreams and The Phantom of Liberty bring that just down to 8.

Expect Bunuel's The Milky Way also to be announced and maybe a box set of some kind (Eisenstein? Bresson? Mizoguchi? Ozu?)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 19, 2005, 11:29:07 AM
sweet.  i'm interested to see the other cover.  the poster is okay, but would've been much cooler had they actually staged a photo session to get a picture of everyone inside the ship instead of the rush-job photoshop thing where everyones faces glow and dont look attached to their bodies properly.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on February 19, 2005, 11:47:48 AM
Hmm. I hope the other cover is Eric Chase Anderson's.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on February 19, 2005, 12:52:20 PM
Strange... has Criterion ever done this before?  Released a one disc and a two disc?  I don't get why they would do that since they shoot for the ultimate version.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 19, 2005, 01:17:37 PM
Quote from: RegularKarateStrange... has Criterion ever done this before?  Released a one disc and a two disc?  I don't get why they would do that since they shoot for the ultimate version.

They released two versions of Fanny and Alexander that included one that was just the theatrical version and then the ultimate disc of the theatrical with the television cut. Then, with the Tennebaums dvd, they took a disc that would have been easily priced at $40 and released it at $30 because  they didn't handle distribution and thus did not control costs (reason why Chasing Amy is now $20).

I think this way they are trying to do both worlds. They want to release a  two disc that falls into their standards of quality and price and then a one disc to satisfy the other company that is distributing the film.

Quote from: A Matter Of Chance Hmm. I hope the other cover is Eric Chase Anderson's.

It will be.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: lamas on February 20, 2005, 12:52:25 AM
Quote from: A Matter Of ChanceHmm. I hope the other cover is Eric Chase Anderson's.

something like this?

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv117%2Ftrackaghost%2FRM1%2FPastecover1.jpg&hash=588343d69974c47b30ca437b432eb6794f552a57)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Myxo on February 20, 2005, 01:35:18 AM
Yay!

Life Aquatic..

I guess Criterion has to release 1 fanatic film for every 10 obscure foreign films it releases.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 20, 2005, 03:15:44 AM
Yeah.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on February 20, 2005, 07:17:47 AM
hahaha. . . that makes me so giddy.

yes, i am pathetic.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 20, 2005, 09:49:41 AM
yeah, another Wes Anderson commentary.
i like those.

what is that "going deep with wes anderson" pic from?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on February 20, 2005, 09:58:18 AM
It's from an interview in Paste Magazine from a few months back.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: pete on February 20, 2005, 12:47:53 PM
Quote from: MyxomatosisYay!

Life Aquatic..

I guess Criterion has to release 1 fanatic film for every 10 obscure foreign films it releases.

obscure foreign films?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 20, 2005, 02:09:29 PM
i just did a search for the Paste interview and came up wit nuddin.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on February 20, 2005, 02:16:03 PM
Quote from: bigideasi just did a search for the Paste interview and came up wit nuddin.

Never fear, my archiving skills are coming to the rescue. (http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/article?article_id=1301)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 20, 2005, 05:28:48 PM
good job.

"it's the effing cover."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: sickfins on February 21, 2005, 07:18:59 PM
to clarify, children

i believe the cover art you see on that site is the box and inside cover of the criterion 2 disc edition.  the single disc edition is not being released by criterion
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 21, 2005, 08:43:58 PM
Quote from: sickfinsto clarify, children

i believe the cover art you see on that site is the box and inside cover of the criterion 2 disc edition.

Off what information? All signs point to different cover art on the inside cover.

Quote from: sickfinsthe single disc edition is not being released by criterion

That would make sense.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Orteous on February 21, 2005, 09:36:38 PM
(https://xixax.com/files/orteous/revers.jpg)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on February 21, 2005, 09:39:42 PM
now, who's gonna photoshop our old pal kevin into that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 21, 2005, 10:47:05 PM
I love the fact they're Criterionizing it, but the cover is slightly crappy... good thing it's reversible.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Julius Orange on February 22, 2005, 12:25:24 AM
Quote from: WalrusI love the fact they're Criterionizing it, but the cover is slightly crappy... good thing it's reversible.

Thanks for the summurization .

Thanks
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 22, 2005, 12:30:11 AM
I don't believe that will be the final cover. It may be for the single disc, but its ominous that Criterion would release a dvd that advertised "Special Edition 2 Disc Set" at the bottom. I'm expecting this is a Paramount job of adding the Criterion label when Criterion hasn't had their say yet.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 22, 2005, 12:49:12 AM
i think it's the end of criterion, and in effect ur life, as we know it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on February 23, 2005, 09:00:37 AM
Quote from: RegularKarateStrange... has Criterion ever done this before?  Released a one disc and a two disc?  I don't get why they would do that since they shoot for the ultimate version.

Buena Vista is releasing the one-disc. Criterion is putting out the 2 disc with their their moniker. So Criterion is only releasing the 2 disc.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 23, 2005, 09:03:34 AM
Quote from: Julius Orange
Quote from: WalrusI love the fact they're Criterionizing it, but the cover is slightly crappy... good thing it's reversible.

Thanks for the summurization .

Thanks

My avatar kicks your avatar's ass.

Bring it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 23, 2005, 04:08:44 PM
dvdanswers.com

Touchstone Home Entertainment has sent over artwork for the Wes Anderson directed The Life Aquatic which stars Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum and Michael Gambon. The film tells the story of internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou, who sets sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, and quite possibly non-existant Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou's partner. The film will be available in both single and a double-disc Criterion edition from the 10th May. Extras on the single-disc will include director commentary on select scenes, deleted scenes with director commentary, interviews with cast and crew with behind-the-scenes footage and the original theatrical trailer. The two-disc Criterion edition will include all of the above features along with a video journal of the on-the-set intern, a video journal of Waris Ahluwalia (Vikram), Seu Jorge musical performances: The Songs of David Bowie and The Life Aquatic: A Movie - an Albert Maysles documentary. Completing the package will be cast and crew interviews, an interview with the screenwriters and Antonio Monda and an interview with composer Mark Mothersbaugh.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 23, 2005, 06:04:18 PM
glad Mothersbaugh gets some time. my dream is that they would do a doc on him following from the first ideas Anderson gives him to working up melodies/arrangements to getting a cut of the film and recording, etc.
too bad it's not just the Criterion, then the price would be cheaper. i think Tenenbaums was under $20.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Julius Orange on February 24, 2005, 12:59:27 AM
Quote from: Walrus
Quote from: Julius Orange
Quote from: WalrusI love the fact they're Criterionizing it, but the cover is slightly crappy... good thing it's reversible.

Thanks for the summurization .

Thanks

My avatar kicks your avatar's ass.

Bring it.
I don't want to compete for their love

THanks
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on February 24, 2005, 09:26:38 AM
criterion dvds only really work when it's an older film, the beautiful thing is they give it the treatment that a contemporary film would get.  Restoring these old films is great.  i don't see the difference if the studio just released a two versions, a single disc and a double disc for the life aquatic.  this way, all we get is the life aquatic for a slightly increased price.

not really a deal.  mind you it's alway nice to have another criterion beside the rest.

-sl-
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on February 24, 2005, 11:20:14 AM
Well Wadja know:

New covers:

A Generation (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=283)

Kanal (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=284)

Ashes & Diamonds (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=285)

The box (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=282)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 24, 2005, 01:20:21 PM
I bought Royal Tenenbaums in its second week of release for $20.  Since studios have started charging extra for some two-disc releases when a one-disc is also released, who knows what the price for this one will be.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on February 27, 2005, 05:45:33 PM
caps from my private idaho are available here (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews10/my_own_private_idaho.htm)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 28, 2005, 12:41:11 AM
Quote from: flagpolespeciali don't really care how much life aquatic ends up being. as long as it's not over $40 i think that'll be fair. i'm guessing something around $27 though.

As it stands now, it will be even better. the 2 disc will be priced at $32.99 while the 1 disc $29.99. The small price difference is for rental places and Wal Mart type stores that will carry the 1 disc longer. This means the 2 disc will be as low as $20, give or take a few dollars.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fjodor on February 28, 2005, 03:55:12 PM
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/coming_soon.asp
Burden of Dreams, Hoop Dreams and The Phantom of Liberty announced in May!! :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 03, 2005, 10:48:47 AM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F300_box_348x490.jpg&hash=f0448296e3b779065c4fd3a3bad520f8757e1bf7)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on March 03, 2005, 10:52:25 AM
THANK GOD

I was buying it anyway but see above.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on March 03, 2005, 11:38:03 AM
That's really an amazing cover.  Beautiful.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on March 03, 2005, 12:08:57 PM
amen amen amen amen
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on March 03, 2005, 10:30:37 PM
i probably won't be buying it but excellent cover.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: planet_jake on March 04, 2005, 11:51:41 AM
I still can't figure out if this movie represents the evolution or de-evolution of Wes Anderson. I suppose the fact that it provokes that kind of question means it's evolution... But just to play it safe I'm buying this DVD! Along with F For Fake, Burden of Dreams and the sweet ass Wadja Boxed set!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 04, 2005, 01:40:28 PM
CULT LINE COMING?

From a post at CC Forum:

"I just interviewed Criterion producer Susan Arosteguy for the Velvet Light Trap film journal and she mentioned Criterion was working on launching a new cult movie line. It seems likely that the Gordon films (and possibly the Japanese horror films recently bought) will be released under this new banner, whenever it comes out. She didn't offer any details, unfortunately."

There has been talk of this for a few years now with titles that have appeared in the collection that were suppose to be part of it (Carnival of Souls), but with a bunch of new films they have acquired, it finally seems they will make it a go finally to launch their own cult line. Whats most interesting to speculate is how many titles a year will go into this line and if this line will take away from the number of titles they release for the regular Criterion label. Also if there will be a price drop at all for these titles because their demand is even less than the obscure titles they release now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fjodor on March 04, 2005, 02:44:46 PM
All Right!! :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 05, 2005, 01:49:24 AM
LIFE AQAUTIC UP!

Official details: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=300&section=feature
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 05, 2005, 10:51:58 AM
so i guess Criterion is releasing both versions.
the 2 disc extras look like they will be great.
the foldout insert of the Belafonte drawn by ECA should be nice.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 07, 2005, 03:39:25 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F289_box_348x490.jpg&hash=552d05e0ae8b2720756912fb39181956aa706c10)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on March 07, 2005, 05:49:45 PM
thats a really nice cover - gotta give it to em'
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 08, 2005, 01:51:55 AM
criterion puts out a nice cover.. fancy that
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on March 08, 2005, 09:40:04 AM
it's a little bit pretentious though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Two Lane Blacktop on March 08, 2005, 09:57:23 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetCULT LINE COMING?

"I just interviewed Criterion producer Susan Arosteguy for the Velvet Light Trap film journal and she mentioned Criterion was working on launching a new cult movie line.

I'm DOOMED.  My finances, especially, are DOOMED.

2LB
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on March 08, 2005, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: mogwaiit's a little bit pretentious though.

how so?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: lamas on March 09, 2005, 09:45:47 PM
yeah, i don't get that either...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mavis on March 10, 2005, 09:43:17 AM
me too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on March 11, 2005, 02:20:43 PM
that is the greatest cover i have ever seen. fitting it would come from criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 12, 2005, 09:55:11 AM
i was browsing Criterion's website and ssaw that Jules et Jim has a May release date. i could have sworn that the last time i checked it said March. anywho, i can't wait for that.

how about Sword of Doom, L' eclisse and Kagemusha? anyone looking forward to any of these? they look pretty interesting.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 12, 2005, 12:23:56 PM
Quote from: bigideasL' eclisse...?

dvd beaver's review of L'Eclisse is glowing: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews10/eclisse_.htm

<3 antonioni
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 12, 2005, 10:58:15 PM
Sorry, but it is May release. and worse, very end of May. I think the 29th.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 13, 2005, 04:50:31 AM
Well that is really disapointing, if it is true but May 31st is a Tuesday. There is no tuesday May 29th. So, um, yeah.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 13, 2005, 12:55:59 PM
From a post at the CC Forum:

"Someone on www.dvdinside.de (biggest german-speaking DVD website) posted the last Newsletter from the "Fassbinder Foundation":

http://forum.dvd-inside.de/showthread.php?t=132655

It says that the Fassbinder Foundation, after 3 years of negotiation with the Fassbinder and Alfred Döblin heirs, finally got the rights for the film.

They calculate that the restoration will cost around 750.000 € and they hope they complete it till the end of 2006.

They also say, they plan a Cinema-rerelease and that the "biggest and most ambitious DVD company of the world" The Criterion Collection got the rights for the american market and will release Berlin Alexanderplatz in a Special Edition.

EDIT: I made a big mistake, Criterion is TRYING to get the rights for the american market. I read it too fast the first time, sorry  ."




If Criterion gets their hand on this film, it will be a major release. I can't imagine a bigger one besides Antoine Doinel and likely the upcoming Eisenstein Silents Box Set. Its sad this may not come til around 2007, but knowing that this film will be available for Criterion to get, I imagine they will. They have too many cards on their side right now. I've wanted to see this film for a while. The running time is 15 and half hours. It will likely be broken up in TV episode segments.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 13, 2005, 07:40:47 PM
yum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 13, 2005, 09:41:27 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThe running time is 15 and half hours. It will likely be broken up in TV episode segments.
Holy Crudball's on Ice!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on March 14, 2005, 12:03:10 AM
Quote from: SiliasRuby
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetThe running time is 15 and half hours. It will likely be broken up in TV episode segments.
Holy Crudball's on Ice!
My sentiments exactly.

But I am quite intrigued by this.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on March 14, 2005, 02:16:27 PM
cool, i've been wanting to see it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 14, 2005, 06:03:54 PM
has anyone seen Sword of Doom?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Two Lane Blacktop on March 14, 2005, 06:18:12 PM
Alexanderplatz sounds really intriguing and incredibly daunting at the same time.  

2LB
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 15, 2005, 09:12:21 PM
covert art for The Phantom of Liberty is up

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F290_box_348x490.jpg&hash=6becaa104c3b03d4f093289de813e2ee1ed3cd5f)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 16, 2005, 12:48:18 AM
Kagemusha Screenshots (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews10/kagemusha_.htm)

Hear that?  It's the sound of $40 running out of my wallet.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 30, 2005, 12:17:34 PM
http://www.criterionco.com/content/images/full_boxshot/294_box_348x490.jpg

Spine #294 belongs to Anthony Asquith's The Browning Version. I've never heard of the film but the director has been represented twice already in the Criterion Collevtion (with PYGMALION & THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST) The review at IMDB has really gotten me interested, but as news develops with this title, we'll see. The cover though is beautiful.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 31, 2005, 04:49:17 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F297_box_348x490.jpg&hash=03771bc11e652c9ec901dc58a2eb4958069a1627)

:shock:

YES
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on March 31, 2005, 04:53:29 PM
You took the words right out of my mouth!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 31, 2005, 04:55:49 PM
JUNES RELEASES ARE UP! It includes some many, many anticipated releases....

Heaven Can Wait (Ernst Lubitsch) : http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=291

The Browning Version (Asquith) : http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=294

au hasard Balthazar (Bresson) : http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=297

Crazed Fruit (Nakahira) : http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=295

First off, Samsong better be rejoicing. What is interesting about the latest releases is that discs with commentaries are showing up priced $29.95 instead of $39.95. (all four films here are $29.95) Big packed double disced films still are $40, but ones with just commentaries and some extras have gone down. Thats good. It will get me to purchase a film like Crazed Fruit just because Donald Richie deemed it worthy enough to have a commentary for.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 31, 2005, 10:40:17 PM
Quote from: onomatavivaYou took the words right out of my mouth!
he took the look right out of my face.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on April 01, 2005, 04:37:32 AM
"Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha rides into stores

This week saw the release of Criterion's new DVD edition of Akira Kurosawa's epic Kagemusha, featuring exclusive new video interviews with filmmakers George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, audio commentary by Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince, a 41 minute documentary on the making of the film, and much more. Kurosawa fans can also look forward to Criterion's upcoming edition of Ran, due out in late 2005 in a special edition which includes, among other features, an exclusive interview recently conducted in Tokyo with star Tatsuya Nakadai."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 02, 2005, 01:38:55 AM
Great News on Kurosawa's Ran heading to the Criterion banner. Every DVD review of the film has been poor. Being such a visual film, I don't know of a better company than Criterion to release it.

Also, just found on the 2005 booklet are the missing spine numbers:

#292 Unfaithfully Yours (Preston Sturges) 1948 $29.95
#293 Au Revoir Les Enfants (Louis Malle) 1987 $39.95
#296 Le Notte Bianche (Luchino Visconti) 1957 $29.95
#298 Gate of Fleash (Seijun Suzuki) 1964 $29.95
#299 Story of a Prostitute (Seijun Suzuki) 1965 $29.95
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 02, 2005, 11:42:35 AM
rumor is spreading the Ran news may have been just an April Fool's joke. The news has been taken down from the site and many people are questioning the legitimacy of Criterion getting a title that was just given a special edition release by another company. Its still a toss up for me with me thinking they will release it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fjodor on April 04, 2005, 03:46:13 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpetrumor is spreading the Ran news may have been just an April Fool's joke. The news has been taken down from the site and many people are questioning the legitimacy of Criterion getting a title that was just given a special edition release by another company. Its still a toss up for me with me thinking they will release it.
Nope, it seems to be true since Criterion put it back on. :-D

Plus, cover art Strange Fruit revealed:
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F295_box_348x490.jpg&hash=310de66ffeed0102a997d4777fbf6fe19cb521e7)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on April 22, 2005, 04:22:11 PM
from dvd beaver...

Upcoming Criterion's (CONFIRMED)

"Le Notti Bianche" (White Nights) 7/12/05 $29.95
"Au Revoir Les Enfants" 7/15/05 $29.95
"Unfaithfully Yours" 7/15/2005 $29.95

and 2 Seijun Suzuki's:
"Story of a Prostitute" 7/26/2005 $29.95
"Gate of Flesh" 7/26/2005 $29.95

PLUS:

THE 49th PARALLEL (1941, Powell & Pressburger)
A CANTEBURY TALE (1944, Powell & Pressburger)
UGETSU MONOGATARI (1954, Kenji Mizoguchi)
MR. ARKADIN (1955, Orson Welles) - possibly two or three of the plethora edits of the film.
John Ford Films
PLAYTIME (Jacques Tati, 1967) new version
JOUR DE FETE (Jacques Tati, 1949)
More Yasujiro Ozu
EISENSTEIN SILENT YEARS boxset (probably containing STRIKE, BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN, OCTOBER and others?)
MY NIGHT AT MAUD'S (1969, Eric Rohmer) via Wellspring
CLAIRE'S KNEE (1970, Eric Rohmer) via Wellspring
SEVEN SAMURAI (1954, Akira Kurosawa) Re-Release
HIGH & LOW (1963, Akira Kurosawa) Re-Release
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 22, 2005, 08:30:42 PM
The real news there is the specific release dates for 5 confirmed films. Plus, Au Revoir Les Enfants (a near promised double disc special edition) has been pushed down to $29.95 instead of $39.95 as originally marked.

For the others, they all can come anytime. The Eisenstein Silent Box Set though has been confirmed as not going to be released this year. 2006 at the earliest. And damn, its the one I was waiting for the most.

Also, for Tati fans, also add Trafic to that list. It's been confirmed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on April 22, 2005, 10:14:13 PM
But where are the masterworks of Bob Clark?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on April 22, 2005, 10:39:22 PM
Trafic too?   :drool:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 22, 2005, 10:42:48 PM
Quote from: samsongTrafic too?   :drool:

Also, for clarity on "John Ford films", it looks like it will be only one: Young Mr. Lincoln
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 23, 2005, 02:45:18 PM
Here's a rumor to end all rumors. Courtesy of two posts at the CC forum....

"According to the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, F for Fake is going to contain a 60 Minutes II interview with Clifford Irving. Since CBS (which produces 60 Minutes II) and Paramount are owned by Viacom, I am wondering if Criterion and Viacom have forged a new relationship and will release classics like Il Conformista, 1900, Reds, and The Africa Queen (not really sure if Viacom or Fox owns the rights to this one. Just know it should be released on DVD.). Anyone have any info?"

"During my chat with Tony Rayns, the words "Criterion" and "Il Conformista" were mentioned in one sentence. The implications are obvious."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on April 24, 2005, 01:39:13 AM
i love the drama behind the criterion label.

it's all paranoia and political intrigue.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: lamas on April 24, 2005, 04:28:47 PM
The Conformist, 1900 and Reds?  seems way too good to be true...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on April 26, 2005, 12:11:39 PM
Any source?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 02, 2005, 05:03:42 PM
JULY RELEASES AND DETAILS

To those who follow this thread, the titles are no shock but all are welcome because all follow Criterion's latest trend of premiere releases at just $29.95. Official Links:


Unfaithfully Yours: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=292

Le notti bianche: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=296

Story of a Prostitute: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=299

Gate of Flesh: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=298

Having seen none of these films, La notti bianche is the only one that really stands out as worth a blind buy pruchase. Viva Marcello Mastroianni!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on May 02, 2005, 10:15:19 PM
Viva La Sturges!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on May 02, 2005, 10:47:41 PM
i wonder why Criterion won't put the actual release dates on the site.
is there a place where the actual dates for all Criterions are posted in one convenient place?

the two i am interested in:
Jules et Jim - May 31st
The Life Aquatic - May 10th

i looked these up, but for future reference, please.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 03, 2005, 12:09:01 AM
Quote from: bigideasi wonder why Criterion won't put the actual release dates on the site.
is there a place where the actual dates for all Criterions are posted in one convenient place?

the two i am interested in:
Jules et Jim - May 31st
The Life Aquatic - May 10th

i looked these up, but for future reference, please.

Amazon has most of the dates for the films just announced. Oddly enough, Malle's Au Revoir Les Enfants, which was suppose to be released in July but seemingly is being held back til August, has a July 12th release date according to Amazon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on May 06, 2005, 01:43:58 PM
Hoop Dreams is going to be $17.99 at Best Buy on Tuesday, according to the DVD Talk bargain forum.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 08, 2005, 10:46:31 AM
It looks like two very anticipated Luis Bunuel films may actually go to Criterion with recent developments. Even I didn't think Criterion would get a hold of these ones, but some large talk about these films not getting a DVD release may soon be over:

THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (Buñuel, 1962) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.

SIMON OF THE DESERT (Buñuel, 1965) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on May 08, 2005, 01:29:03 PM
Quote from: AwkwardAsIAmHoop Dreams is going to be $17.99 at Best Buy on Tuesday, according to the DVD Talk bargain forum.

yes, it was advertised today.

the cheapest price i saw for the 2 Disc edition of The Life Aquatic was $22.99 at Circuit City.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on May 08, 2005, 04:11:29 PM
Can a film snob give me a Hoop Dreams overview?  I mean I'm sure it's good and all, for what it is, but from the perspective of "there's a lot of movies that need to be bought" does it stack up?  Is it something I absolutely need to see?  Enrich my tastes, etc?

Also:  FYE is advertising the 2-disc The Life Aquatic for $14.99 after a $5 rebate.  Even if you're too lazy for the rebate you can get the 2-disc for $20.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 08, 2005, 10:38:55 PM
Quote from: AwkwardAsIAmCan a film snob give me a Hoop Dreams overview?  I mean I'm sure it's good and all, for what it is, but from the perspective of "there's a lot of movies that need to be bought" does it stack up?  Is it something I absolutely need to see?  Enrich my tastes, etc?

i never saw the film essential the way others do. I think one of the key elements to the film's success is that it is a modern documentary that was heralded by a few critics and transpired into a certain financial and cultural success. I really like the film myself. With the cost around $20 online, I also don't see how anyone can go wrong blind buying it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on May 08, 2005, 10:39:03 PM
Quote from: AwkwardAsIAmAlso:  FYE is advertising the 2-disc The Life Aquatic for $14.99 after a $5 rebate.  Even if you're too lazy for the rebate you can get the 2-disc for $20.

so will all FYE's have this price? the only FYE around here is in a mall, so it seems the prices reflect that. i never even thought of it as a place where i could buy things at the lowest price.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on May 10, 2005, 01:21:39 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (Buñuel, 1962) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.

SIMON OF THE DESERT (Buñuel, 1965) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.


They were on shown on TCM last week. I taped those two along with Los Olvidados, Nazarin, and Viridiana. Five Bunuel films in one day. Prettttty pretttty prettty good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on May 10, 2005, 06:01:22 PM
Clouzot's "Wages Of Fear" will become Kaput from The Criterion collection as of May 16th to make way for a supposedly superior transfer and better packed edition, that or Davisdvd.com is trying to say that they no longer own rights to it,

Nehoo, just letting you guys know before it becomes OOP and hence, more expensive


:yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on May 10, 2005, 11:16:41 PM
yeah its a pretty crappy edition.  it needs to be redone.  (by them or ANYone who will make it better).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 10, 2005, 11:28:54 PM
Criterion Official Annoucment:

Wages of Fear to Be Rereleased in Late 2005

The original Criterion edition of Henri-Georges Clouzot's masterpiece of suspense Wages of Fear will be taken out of print on May 16 to make room for an all new DVD edition of the film. The rerelease, due out in late 2005, will feature a brilliant transfer from newly restored film elements. Keep an eye on this space for more details in the coming months!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: meatball on May 10, 2005, 11:38:02 PM
..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Weak2ndAct on May 10, 2005, 11:42:03 PM
Quit trying to be Mr. Jokester.  It's growing quite tiresome.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on May 11, 2005, 02:28:45 AM
I'm going to say it:  Criterion double dips fucking piss me off.  When I buy Criterion I'm assuming I'm getting the best, that I'm not going to have to worry about another edition.  That's why I pay the money I do to get them.

I'm just bitter I guess, bitter and poor.  I realize that they put out the best editions that they can at the time that they put out an edition.

But still, my M and Wages of Fear are staying exactly as they are.  Fuck it.

End mini-meaningless-rant.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Weak2ndAct on May 11, 2005, 02:37:58 AM
Well, considering that WoF dvd (extra-less, right?) has been out for at least 4 or 5 years, it's nothing compared to the rapings that say Fox or Sony pull these days.  And if they do end up doing a re-release b/c of newly discovered elements, celebrate!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on May 11, 2005, 09:38:53 AM
yeah, look at the disc before you buy it.  if there are ZERO extras and the transfer isnt that great.  and it has a spine number between 1-100, then theres a good chance its not the greatest edition or up to the usual (current) criterion standards.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 11, 2005, 11:51:31 AM
Quote from: themodernage02and it has a spine number between 1-100,
I thought if it was a reissue they kept the original spine number, they did that with M.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 11, 2005, 01:35:45 PM
Every re-issue has kept the same spine number, even the 400 Blows when it had a single digit number and boxed on re-issue with films in the hundred-somethings for spine number.

Criterion isn't double dipping to double dip. They are re-issuing films that are just coming out with better transfers. The transfers for the original DVDs are the best they could have gotten at the time. For a company that specilizes in older films, better transfers popping up is bound to happen. Just be happy they have never re-issed a modern film when elements to produce the best DVD possible are available.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 11, 2005, 01:54:44 PM
Quote from: Bethie
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (Buñuel, 1962) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.

SIMON OF THE DESERT (Buñuel, 1965) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.


They were on shown on TCM last week. I taped those two along with Los Olvidados, Nazarin, and Viridiana. Five Bunuel films in one day. Prettttty pretttty prettty good.

That's why someone needs to catch The Conformist in July on TCM to see if it is also preceded by the Janus Films logo. Would mean great things and odds are good it could be true.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 13, 2005, 12:31:02 AM
Criterion's best cover yet?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 13, 2005, 12:43:06 AM
Oh, that is gorgeous. That really makes me want to Blind buy it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on May 13, 2005, 07:20:46 AM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetCriterion's best cover yet?
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on May 14, 2005, 11:50:45 PM
Does anyone remember the site or thread that had fan-created covers for Criterion DVDs that will probably never be? I remember some PTAs, etc. ... Some of those were neat.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 03, 2005, 05:34:32 PM
august releases posted... i'm underwhelmed.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on June 03, 2005, 05:43:44 PM
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ARGH!  the bane of my existence!  if only they had released this two years ago.  did you know this was remade into a 1986 Nick Nolte film, "Down And Out In Beverly Hills"?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on June 04, 2005, 05:48:43 AM
those are the 3 best movies criterion has ever released.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fjodor on June 15, 2005, 10:55:38 AM
Scroll Down for new releases.
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on June 15, 2005, 11:29:58 AM
The most Man underpraised Who classic Fell of To all Earth time ???!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fjodor on June 15, 2005, 11:41:50 AM
Quote from: PubrickThe most Man underpraised Who classic Fell of To all Earth time ???!
it seems so, yes :)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on June 15, 2005, 01:34:35 PM
well that is most certainly good news.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on June 15, 2005, 02:01:21 PM
where was that "new releases" list found?

are you sure that's accurate?

if so, I've been waiting for a good transfer of Man Who Fell... for  years now.

N Roeg's films are way to overlooked. I waited for Don't Look Now for years as well. I wish Criterion would do a better transfer - the current release is sub-par.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on June 15, 2005, 02:32:20 PM
More Preston Sturges, yes!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: soixante on June 17, 2005, 01:49:56 PM
Bad Timing has never even been released on video, as far as I know.  It is just as edgy as Roeg's other films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 29, 2005, 07:06:03 PM
Major onslaught of Louis Malle coming? Apparently so. All these titles have now come back to the surface with much of the credit going to Criterion for doing so and Criterion promising to release them. To release all these titles at once in single editions is tough, on top of Damage being released in conjucture to one Malle already confirmed. Just expect to see a box set coming.

From a post at CCF:

NEW!!!

And the Pursuit of Happiness w/Vive le Tour
http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/FMPro?-db=WebDB.fp5&-Token=CW11000867&-Token.2=malle&-Token.3=CW11000866&-format=currentfilmnote.html&-error=error.html&-lay=WebForm&-find

Zazie dans le Metro
http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/FMPro?-db=WebDB.fp5&-Token=CW11000868&-Token.2=malle&-Token.3=CW11000866&-format=currentfilmnote.html&-error=error.html&-lay=WebForm&-find

Calcutta
http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/FMPro?-db=WebDB.fp5&-Token=CW11000872&-Token.2=malle&-Token.3=CW11000866&-format=currentfilmnote.html&-error=error.html&-lay=WebForm&-find

Lacombe, Lucian
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God's Country
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Human, Too Human
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Murmur of the Heart
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The Fire Within
http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/FMPro?-db=WebDB.fp5&-Token=CW11000869&-Token.2=malle&-Token.3=CW11000866&-format=currentfilmnote.html&-error=error.html&-lay=WebForm&-find

Place de la République w/Vive le Tour
http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/FMPro?-db=WebDB.fp5&-Token=CW11000978&-Token.2=malle&-Token.3=CW11000866&-format=currentfilmnote.html&-error=error.html&-lay=WebForm&-find

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Long out of circulation, PHANTOM INDIA will soon once again be available to new generations of scholars, critics and audiences, thanks to the great work of our friends at Criterion.  


http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/programs/6-2005/malle05.htm

Phantom India
Capsule by Jonathan Rosenbaum
From the Chicago Reader


The only time I've watched Louis Malle's six-hour, seven-part 1968 documentary series in its entirety was 27 years ago, but seeing two sections again recently reminded me why this may be my favorite of all of his films. Malle's upper-class misanthropy and morbidity has generally alienated me from his work, but this essayistic travel diary avoids any pretense of objectivity in order to present itself as a highly personal search, narrated in excellent English by Malle himself. In the first episode, "The Impossible Camera," Malle addresses the problem of everyone he meets in India describing the country in Western terms, then goes on to reflect on how his filmmaking affects his subjects; from there he takes in everything from a water buffalo being devoured by vultures to interviews with a few European hippies about why they'e in India. "Dream and Reality," the fourth part, is centered on Kerala and considers the use of elephants as a workforce, Indians' reverence for life, the destruction of the environment, and the three political parties comprising Kerala's communist majority. With his wide-ranging but rambling approach Malle undoubtedly misses or skimps on certain topics, but his mercurial intelligence keeps this lively and fascinating
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 29, 2005, 07:37:35 PM
dvdbeaver recently posted the following:

Criterion's September Releases:

"Masculin Feminin" (Jean Luc Godard)

"The Man Who Fell to Earth" (Nicolas Roeg, including commentary with Nicolas Roeg, Bowie, and Buck Henry!)

"Bad Timing" (Nicolas Roeg)

"Naked" (Mike Leigh, including commentary with Mike Leigh and David Thewlis!)

"An Angel at My Table" (Jane Campion, with commentary by Campion

:crazyeyes:  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on June 29, 2005, 09:15:22 PM
im getting naked
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on June 29, 2005, 09:23:41 PM
Quote from: Cinephileim getting naked
Can I get naked with you?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on June 29, 2005, 10:59:32 PM
Quote from: samsong
"The Man Who Fell to Earth" (Nicolas Roeg, including commentary with Nicolas Roeg, Bowie, and Buck Henry!)

thats pretty amazing
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on July 05, 2005, 02:19:50 PM
Quote from: onomataviva
Quote from: Cinephileim getting naked
Can I get naked with you?

I'm not asking, I'm telling: I'm totally getting naked with the both of you.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on July 07, 2005, 03:54:15 PM
awesome, i hope everyone gets naked.  :yabbse-thumbup:


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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 07, 2005, 04:21:16 PM
way to go criterion!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 07, 2005, 05:31:53 PM
great fucking covers
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 08, 2005, 11:35:13 AM
From a post at the CCForum:

"I would take this rumor with an exceptionally large grain of salt, but some interesting information was posted earlier this afternoon on criterionforum.com. I usually don't bother visiting the site, but this caught my attention.

Quote:
...I have a friend who works for Humanoids Publishing, who told me that Criterion will be releasing El Topo/The Holy Mountain/Santa Sangre tenatively in the spring of next year, as well as Tusk under the cult label or whatever (more details on that label can apparently be found on criterionforum.org) I emailed Mulvaney who gave one of his general "no plans at this time" responses...which of course means nothing and a change from the "we don't have the rights to Jodorowsky's films" that he used to give.


Even if this amounts to nothing, it should at least make for some interesting discussion. Now if Criterion would just get around to releasing Jigoku and the rest of the Shintoho Studio titles..."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on July 08, 2005, 11:37:47 AM
Can we all get Naked and have a cuddle party?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on July 08, 2005, 11:48:07 AM
wowowowowowowowowowowowowow!

El Topo is just fantabulous, hopefuly my vcd copy will die
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 08, 2005, 01:00:45 PM
I'm probably going to buy at least three of the September titles.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 08, 2005, 03:03:23 PM
I've stayed away from this thread for some time cause I don't have any money. I don't know why I clicked it just now. Depression sets in.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 09, 2005, 01:24:26 AM
From a post at the CCForum:

"I spoke with Dick Gordon this weekend about the fate of the CORRIDORS OF BLOOD, HAUNTED STRANGLER, FIRST MAN INTO SPACE and ATOMIC SUBMARINE discs, then confirmed those details with 2 other sources intimate with Criterion.

I was told that the Gordon films, as well as EQUINOX, GOKE: BODYSNATCHER FROM HELL and some other titles, will be released under a new CC imprint that known as "Eclipse," and that we could see its first batch of releases as early as October. However, the details have not yet been finalized. There's still a chance they could pull the plug on Eclipse, and issue these titles under the CC and/or HVE banners instead.

And in a very surprising (to me) turn, I was further informed that the CC is also exploring the possibility of an erotica imprint."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 09, 2005, 01:49:14 AM
If the cult titles aren't cheaper than I say fuck 'em.  It's hard enough to get me to shell out that kind of money for great movies.  HVE titles are like $15 bucks though, so I shouldn't even worry over such things.

They should rerelease The Blob as a cult title.  Cheaper, you know.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on July 09, 2005, 12:14:30 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpeterotica imprint

*Crosses fingers*
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 10, 2005, 11:16:32 PM
In an effort of economic interest, I'm considering purchasing the Anchor Bay release of The Man Who Fell to Earth before the Criterion version is released.  I know if I continue waiting until September that I will not be able to help myself, and I'm not sure I really need the CC version anyway.  However, if there is something of great interest that I am missing, well, that's what I want to know about.  The way I see it:

Anchor Bay:
139 minutes.  Same length.
2.35:1 Anamorphic.  Same picture.
THX certified.
At least the average 70s movie transfer.
2 disc set with nothing really special.
Under $20.

Criterion:
Cooler cover.
Probably better transfer.
Middle $30s.

Is there any reason I should not purchase the Anchor Bay, aside from the clout and cover of Criterion?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 11, 2005, 12:03:25 AM
Quote from: Losing the Horse:In an effort of economic interest, I'm considering purchasing the Anchor Bay release of The Man Who Fell to Earth before the Criterion version is released.  Is there any reason I should not purchase the Anchor Bay, aside from the clout and cover of Criterion?
yes, you should wait.  criterion will be better and its only a few months.  pre-order it soon to take your mind off the decision if you must or netflix it in the meantime.  a better question would be: if you already owned the anchor bay version would it be worth an upgrade?  then, it might be up in the air whether it was worth throwing away your previous 20$ investment and then throwing down ANOTHER 30$ for the cc.  that probably a tougher situation.  but in this case, you've waited this long and there is an official criterion announcement that its on its way.  even if it was some longtime rumor i'd say maybe consider the anchor bay.  but as the situation stands, just wait.  i've had a dvd player for like 7 years and have never upgraded my Batman VHS cause i knew that eventually a bomb dvd would come out and damnit if i'm not still waiting for it.  but in a few months my 7 years of careful planning will pay off when i'm finally rewarded with my deluxe editions.  patience is a virtue.   :-D
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 11, 2005, 12:31:52 AM
Fuck you're right.  I guess I don't need to immediately purchase the movie in September either.  Thanks for the sound advice, for talking me down.  It might save me an immediate $15 to buy the movie now, but down the line I might as well have the best version.

Still, the Anchor Bay title is anamorphic and THX.  The only thing that really bugs me is that it doesn't have subtitles, which I can get over.  Why is the Criterion release better, because of an extra feature I probably won't watch or because of a slightly better transfer?  Does anyone know what is going to be on the disc.

I have a 25% off coupon for Borders that I want to use tomorrow.  And by that I mean it expires tomorrow.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 11, 2005, 03:14:14 AM
Quote from: Losing the Horse:Why is the Criterion release better, because of an extra feature I probably won't watch or because of a slightly better transfer?
all the features u'd ever want to ignore, a definitive transfer, plus it will hav subtitles (an underrated necessity).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 11, 2005, 12:15:48 PM
as everyonehas said - i'd wait - if only for the transfer - the image quality of the anchor bay disc is pretty bad.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 11, 2005, 01:07:59 PM
All right, I'm waiting for sure.  Haha.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on July 11, 2005, 02:12:12 PM
Quote from: Pubrickplus it will hav subtitles (an underrated necessity).

Agreed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 12, 2005, 12:36:30 AM
Quote from: Pubrick
Quote from: Losing the Horse:Why is the Criterion release better, because of an extra feature I probably won't watch or because of a slightly better transfer?
all the features u'd ever want to ignore, a definitive transfer, plus it will hav subtitles (an underrated necessity).

has been quite some time since i saw this - the version i say definately did not have subtitles - what scenes were supposed to be subtitles - the flashbacks I assume?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 12, 2005, 12:51:57 AM
Quote from: Losing the Horse:The only thing that really bugs me is that it doesn't have subtitles.

I think he was repsonding to that, and by that I meant that there are no subtitles period for any part of the movie.  If there is a part in which another language is spoken that would only make it worse.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 12, 2005, 01:27:08 AM
Quote from: Losing the Horse:
Quote from: Losing the Horse:The only thing that really bugs me is that it doesn't have subtitles.

I think he was repsonding to that, and by that I meant that there are no subtitles period for any part of the movie.  If there is a part in which another language is spoken that would only make it worse.

i gotcha - as i said, my memory of this film is a bit hazy - i thought there could have been some flashbacks were bowie's family was quietly speaking  that could have been intended with subtitles to understand what they were saying to eachother in their native language.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on July 12, 2005, 11:46:07 AM
Quote from: cowboykurtisas everyonehas said - i'd wait - if only for the transfer - the image quality of the anchor bay disc is pretty bad.

fuck yeah, that ancho rbay shit sucks.....and i thought iwas released recently,, ...[with in th epast year or so] so they could hav emade that shit better.....and i am looking forward to th ecommentary track ......i am glad that criterion is puttign out something worth th epric einstead of soem random obscure foreign film.....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fjodor on July 15, 2005, 03:33:20 AM
New coverart revealed
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:yabbse-thumbdown:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 15, 2005, 11:38:30 AM
haha jane campion sucks
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 15, 2005, 12:21:11 PM
Quote from: ewardhaha jane campion sucks

"Well I have a Criterion DVD and you don't, so nyah nyah nyah"


-Jane Campion
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 15, 2005, 01:39:36 PM
yeah but so does catherine breillat!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 15, 2005, 05:42:23 PM
thats a beautiful cover
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 15, 2005, 06:40:28 PM
Quote from: Ravi"Well I have a Criterion DVD and you don't, so nyah nyah nyah"

-Jane Campion

"I have two, so bite me."

-Michael Bay
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 15, 2005, 07:23:56 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: Ravi"Well I have a Criterion DVD and you don't, so nyah nyah nyah"

-Jane Campion

"I have two, so bite me."

-Michael Bay
but thats an actual Bay quote.  he was talking about his balls though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on July 18, 2005, 10:57:34 PM
He was saying he had two balls, or wanted them bitten?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 18, 2005, 11:04:18 PM
both.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleuth on July 18, 2005, 11:07:49 PM
Both balls or just one?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 18, 2005, 11:09:22 PM
both.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 18, 2005, 11:11:55 PM
"I make movies for teenage boys. Oh, dear, what a crime."

Michael Bay
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on July 18, 2005, 11:53:08 PM
"hi, michael bay"
-cronopio
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 18, 2005, 11:59:10 PM
"i'm soooo virile"
-michael bay's chest hair

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 19, 2005, 12:07:22 AM
haha god, look at that Zoolander mug.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on July 19, 2005, 12:35:52 PM
Bay is such a cheese dick
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 19, 2005, 06:19:49 PM
cover art for Masculin feminin is up

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on July 21, 2005, 01:28:36 PM
any Godard is mine.

if you didn't know, there is now a Criterion e-mail newsletter that gives announcements, etc. i've only gotten one so far and it was because i had sent questions/suggestions to the site.

if this has already been mentioned, sorry. for some reason i stopped getting notified on this topic.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 23, 2005, 01:09:10 AM
"Great News Criterion Fans. The following news are from Robert Bresson's website: http://www.mastersofcinema.org/bresson/TheNews.html


July 12, 2005
Criterion is poised to release Pickpocket (R1/NTSC) in November. There will be no commentary track, but a new documentary will be included as a bonus feature on the DVD [ Thanks to Antony Sellers for the update ]. We note that this release was hinted about by Paul Schrader in various fora already back in late 2003. It is thus reasonable to expect that he is involved somehow in the aforementioned documentary feature (instead of what many thought would be a commentary track).

It appears to be a great year after all for criterion collectors."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 23, 2005, 01:29:19 AM
yes.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 23, 2005, 01:35:28 AM
That's fucking tits.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on July 26, 2005, 03:53:46 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 26, 2005, 04:16:48 PM
shit, criterions on a roll...masculine feminine, pickpocket and naked deserve the criterion treatment above most others in the entire fucking catalogue!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Rudie Obias on July 26, 2005, 05:09:44 PM
Quote from: samsong
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i don't like this cover so much.  i like the film poster better.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 27, 2005, 06:56:56 AM
Agreed.

I'm surprised they opted(?) for the photo instead. Maybe they'll change it.

But, I'll take what I can get.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 27, 2005, 01:59:58 PM
I like mine...

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 27, 2005, 02:06:33 PM
I like the photo better.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on July 27, 2005, 02:39:34 PM
Here's mine.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on July 27, 2005, 06:37:28 PM
Quote from: PwaybloeHere's mine.

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It's missing Godard smiling in the corner.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on July 27, 2005, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: hacksparrow(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F307_box_348x490.jpg&hash=5d03169f834fa3934e2c47d163e6a6e2e26ea4cd)

life_boy!!! look!!

or did you already know this?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on July 28, 2005, 10:27:03 AM
Well... it is at the top of the page...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: life_boy on July 28, 2005, 11:03:17 AM
Quote from: NEON MERCURY[Naked: Criterion Cover]

life_boy!!! look!!

Thanks Neon, I'm pretty excited about that one too.  I'll finally get to see the film in a far better transfer than the shitty Blockbuster VHS been-here-since-1993 video tape transfer that is my only experience with the film so far.  I've been doing the "ask Jon Mulvaney" email thing suggesting a great Criterion release of Naked for a while.  Not that I had anything to do with the release at all...I'm just happy they finally got around to releasing this wonderful film.  It's one of the best of the 90's, last I checked.

I haven't seen Pickpocket or Masculin Feminin but I look forward to those as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 28, 2005, 12:06:21 PM
Quote from: life_boyIt's one of the best of the 90's, last I checked.
3rd, last i checked.. http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?p=116735#116735
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on July 28, 2005, 02:37:32 PM
Quote from: Pubrick
Quote from: life_boyIt's one of the best of the 90's, last I checked.
3rd, last i checked.. http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?p=116735#116735

A second opinion:  http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?p=189982&highlight=#189982
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on July 28, 2005, 09:27:52 PM
Quote from: The WWell... it is at the top of the page...

this is why i posted the pic [again]

..........

Quote from: in the what dvds should criterion release thread life_boyWell, this sounds fun so I'm just gonna let my imagination go on these.  I'd love to see some nice special (or Criterion) editions of some of these films.

The Fisher King featuring commentary track with director Terry Gilliam, deleted scenes, access to storyboards and production notes, a making-of featurette, a featurette on the Holy Grail and it's role in the cinema through history, a set direction featurette, production notes

The Game featuring commentary track by David Fincher and DP Harris Savides, commentary track by screenwriters John Brancato and Michael Ferris, a making-of featurette, the phsychological test film used in the movie, behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes with optional director's commentary, storyboards and concept art, featurette on the visual effects used in the film

Midnight Cowboy featuring commentary track by director John Schlesinger, behind-the-scenes footage, Midnight Cowboy Revisited television documentary, interviews with John Schlesinger, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight and Sylvia Miles, Academy Award acceptance speeches, storyboards or concept art, original shooting script, a special dvd easter egg: What the hell happened to Schlesinger's career after this fuckin' movie?!?!? featuring interviews with Schlesinger, members of his family, and movie critics

Naked featuring commentary by Mike Leigh and David Thewlis, Award-winning Mike Leigh short, The Short and Curlies, Complete radio drama Too Much of a Good Thing, a featurette on the homeless in England, interviews with Mike Leigh, David Thewlis, Katrin Cartlige, Lesley Sharp and various members of the production crew, a special dvd easter egg: exclusive interview with Timothy Spall talking about why he wasn't in the film

Secrets and Lies featuring commentary by Mike Leigh, commentary track by film critic Roger Ebert, interviews with cast and crew on the making of the film, original shooting script, a couple of short films by Mike Leigh, a behind the scenes featurette

Sling Blade featuring commentary by Billy Bob Thornton, behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes with optional commentary by Billy Bob Thornton, Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood: an award winning documentary on the making of the film, interviews with cast and crew, Billy Bob's Oscar acceptance speech, original shooting script, a special dvd easter egg: ex-wife Angelina Jolie sex tape, a special dvd eater egg: documentary John Ritter: Life After Three's Company

Naked Lunch featuring commentary by David Cronenberg, interviews with David Cronenberg, Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Roy Schieder,  Ian Holm and various members of the production crew, deleted scenes with optional director's commentary, Naked Making Lunch: a documentary on the making of the film, interview with William S. Burroughs (taken before his 1997 death) in which he talks about the book, film, and Cronenberg, original shooting script, production notes and storyboards, a featurette on the sets and costumes in Naked Lunch, a featurette on Burroughs and other 'beat' writers

Boyz N the Hood featuring commentary by John Singleton, commentary by film critic Roger Ebert, making-of featurette, screen tests, original shooting script, featurette on life in South Central Los Angeles, deleted scenes, interviews with cast and crew, production notes

Goodfellas featuring commentary by Martin Scorsese, commentary by film critic Roger Ebert, commentary by Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco, making-of featurette, interview with Martin Scorsese, Nicholas Pileggi, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino on the making of Goodfellas, Joe Pesci's Oscar acceptance speech, deleted scenes with optional Martin Scorsese commentary, After Goodfellas a short documentary featuring interviews with various filmmakers and the impact Goodfellas/Scorsese had on their lives, original shooting script, production notes and storyboards, a special dvd easter egg: exclusive interview with Joe Pesci talking about his two "overlooked" performances of 1990, Home Alone and Betsy's Wedding

Paris, Texas featuring commentary by Wim Wenders, commentary by film critic Roger Ebert, interviews with Wim Wenders, L.M. Kit Carson, Sam Shepard, Harry Dean Stanton, Natasha Kinski, Dean Stockwell and members of the production crew, a special documentary on independent films before Paris, Texas, original shooting script, production notes

Raging Bull[/b] featuring commentary by Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker, commentary by film critic Roger Ebert, featurette on the editing in the film, interviews with cast and crew looking back on Raging Bull, historic boxing footage of Jake LaMotta, original shooting script, production notes and storyboards, making of Raging Bull, documentary Easy Riders Raging Bulls

Hey, it's okay to dream.

essentailly, hes got what hes wished for..which is cool.....i know that there is a current criterion of naked lunch.and now naked...

there are very solid versions of raging bull, boys in the hood, sling blade, amd goodfellas.......

al he needs now are.....fisher king, the game,  midnight cowboy, secret and lies, paris/texas......
its a good list thats being close to completion.......
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: life_boy on July 28, 2005, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: NEON MERCURY
Quote from: in the what dvds should criterion release thread life_boy

Naked.......a special dvd easter egg: exclusive interview with Timothy Spall talking about why he wasn't in the film

Sling Blade......a special dvd easter egg: ex-wife Angelina Jolie sex tape, a special dvd eater egg: documentary John Ritter: Life After Three's Company

Goodfellas.......a special dvd easter egg: exclusive interview with Joe Pesci talking about his two "overlooked" performances of 1990, Home Alone and Betsy's Wedding

Wow...that is crazy.  I had completely forgotten about that list.  It's funny to look back at something like that after 2 years.  At that time I had seen the Dark City commentary by Roger Ebert and wanted him to do commentary tracks for all of his favorite films...particularly those I really enjoyed also.  Now I would have a variety of authors, essayists and theorists comment (in addition to directors).  The films I would choose now would be completely different, not only because many of those films listed above have since found newer and better DVD releases, but also my cinematic interests have changed noticably over time.  I may have to revisit that thread and dream a little (updated) dream.  Thanks Neon for the step back in time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 30, 2005, 01:09:54 AM
According to a post at the CCForum, Sam Fuller's early works (I Shot Jesse James, The Baron of Arizona, and The Steel Helmet) will be released next year. A box set is likely. Though one title is in dispute to being Criterion worthy, the idea of Criterion releasing a box set completing Fuller's early work is very worthy. We'll see.....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 30, 2005, 10:10:11 AM
criterion-worthy, fuck that.  if fucking juliet of the spirits, fat girl, and spellbound are criterion worthy than ANY fuller title shouldn't be in question.  even hell and high water (my least favorite fuller) deserves it above those three pieces of shit.  but anyway, awesome news.  this continues the roll of awesomeness that criterion seems to be on this summer.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 30, 2005, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: ewardcriterion-worthy, fuck that.  if fucking juliet of the spirits, fat girl, and spellbound are criterion worthy than ANY fuller title shouldn't be in question.  even hell and high water (my least favorite fuller) deserves it above those three pieces of shit.
please, tell us what u really think.. over here. (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=7888&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on July 30, 2005, 02:12:11 PM
oh, i've said enough.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 02, 2005, 12:30:18 AM
from dvdbeaver, as usual:

October Criterions Announced

Le Samouraï (Jean-Pierre Melville), The Wages of Fear (All-New Restored Special Edition, Henri-Georges Clouzot), Kill! (Kihachi Okamoto), Samurai Rebellion (Masaki Kobayashi), Samurai Spy (Masahiro Shinoda), Sword of the Beast (Hideo Gosha)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on August 02, 2005, 12:41:48 AM
Quote from: samsongfrom dvdbeaver, as usual:

October Criterions Announced

Le Samouraï (Jean-Pierre Melville)

YES!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on August 02, 2005, 10:56:21 AM
Quote from: ewardfat girl

I would disagree and say Fat Girl was Criterion worthy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on August 02, 2005, 02:24:09 PM
Quote from: Ginger
Quote from: samsongfrom dvdbeaver, as usual:

October Criterions Announced

Le Samouraï (Jean-Pierre Melville)

YES!

X2.

Fuck the theater, it's been a good year for DVD releases.

Oh right, that's what everyone is saying.  Woops box office.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 02, 2005, 06:17:17 PM
http://www.dvdexclusive.com/article.asp?articleID=2298

IMAGE GAINS CRITERION
As part of Home Vision acquisition
By Scott Hettrick  8/2/2005  


AUG. 2 | DVD distributor Image Entertainment has acquired 19-year-old Chicago-based publisher/distributor Home Vision Entertainment.

The $8 million deal--one of the largest ever for Chatsworth, Calif.-based Image--also gives the former laserdisc company exclusive distribution rights to the prestigious Criterion Collection of esoteric, foreign and critically acclaimed movies on DVD.

For the past eight years, Image had split retail distribution of Criterion titles with Home Vision, which had a separate 50/50 joint venture with Criterion. With that arrangement, Image was never able to include Criterion titles in its overall national marketing efforts.

With this week's deal, Home Vision sells its 50% stake in the joint venture back to Criterion, freeing up Criterion to sign an exclusive output deal with Image for its 280 active catalog titles and three to four monthly new releases through 2010.

Image will now be able to mount full-fledged marketing campaigns for DVDs from Criterion, which is credited with creating the market for today's DVD bonus features and audio commentaries when the company first produced those features for laserdiscs in the '80s. Criterion licenses selected titles such as The Life Aquatic and Hoop Dreams from studios and producers, paying a royalty fee that is often comparable to the wholesale price realized by suppliers on the titles. The Criterion Collection contains approximately 280 active DVD titles in its library and typically releases three or four new titles each month.

The privately held Home Vision, which specializes in independent and foreign films on DVD such as the BBC production of The Chronicles of Narnia, the animated classic Animal Farm, Allegro Non Troppo and the George C. Scott starrer The Day of the Dolphin, had net revenue of $29 million last year on more than 130 active titles, according to the companies.

With the acquisition of all outstanding capital stock, Image is expected to eventually lay off about 40 of Home Vision's 45 employees and shutter Home Vision's Chicago headquarters and warehouse facility, consolidating those operations into its newly renovated facilities by the end of the year.

Home Vision's president and CEO, Adrianne Furniss, will remain as a consultant for three years, assisting with Image's consolidation and content acquisition efforts. Others will likely come from Home Vision's acquisition and production areas.

The Home Vision Entertainment name will remain as a label under which Image will continue to release new titles on a monthly basis.

Image execs believe the deal will allow the combined companies to realize at least $2 million in cost savings.

Image COO David Borshell said the company intends to use the deal as a springboard to make additional acquisitions, perhaps further expanding its re-entry into the fine arts and foreign film category as well as others.

"We have a physical and personnel infrastructure that we are in a great position to leverage," Borshell said.

"Now that the transaction has been concluded, we plan to intensify efforts to identify and pursue further opportunities," said Image president and CEO Martin Greenwald.

Criterion president Peter Becker said, "After well over a decade's experience with us and our brand, Image understands what The Criterion Collection means, both to our core customers and to the retailers who help us reach a wider audience."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 04, 2005, 06:45:57 PM
the covert art for the above mentioned october releases are up.

:inlove:
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 06, 2005, 01:28:29 AM
Many thanks to those who have kept the news coming here. The recent Criterion newsletter has given us the tip that Criterion is wrapping up production on the long awaited DVD of Powell and Pressburger's Tales of Hoffmann. Speculate to the role Scorsesse will have in the DVD, if any.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 13, 2005, 01:20:25 AM
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They changed the artwork.  I like the old one better.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 13, 2005, 01:24:27 AM
that was always the artwork.
Quote from: samsong(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F308_box_348x490.jpg&hash=4f4bea7491461985ec12ccc99954cd91bd43f772)
and u've always been the caretaker.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on August 13, 2005, 01:25:39 AM
He meant he liked the:

Quote from: PwaybloeHere's mine.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 14, 2005, 10:31:29 PM
Pubrick, Criterion must have uploaded the new artwork to the same URL as the old one.  The old artwork was this:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 15, 2005, 03:56:52 AM
Quote from: RaviPubrick, Criterion must have uploaded the new artwork to the same URL as the old one.  The old artwork was this:

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oh, in that case, they both suck.. the new one has a totally unco smile and the other one was plain jane.

criterion has jumped the shark. trust it to be godard's fault..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 15, 2005, 06:13:29 PM
According to the CCForum, Truffaut's Shoot The Piano Player is on tap for a January release. Its by the same source who correctly pinned the release of Heaven Can Wait. No one really is bickering on the board about this news so the outlook seems good. Expect more Truffaut to co-inside or follow.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on August 15, 2005, 09:22:10 PM
bah, shoot the piano player was boring...they should release the soft skin or small change...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on August 15, 2005, 11:33:34 PM
Quote from: ewardbah, shoot the piano player was boring...they should release the soft skin or small change...
I loved it!!! But to each his own...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: killafilm on August 16, 2005, 02:53:56 AM
I really liked it.  Can't wait to see a decent copy.  I saw it on a busted dvd where it wasn't centered, rather it was on the top 2/3.  That bugged me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on August 16, 2005, 11:10:31 AM
just because pta digs it doesn't mean you have to....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on August 16, 2005, 01:40:40 PM
Quote from: ewardjust because pta digs it doesn't mean you have to....

Cheap shot.  No need to go there.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on August 16, 2005, 01:51:56 PM
I always wondered why there wasn't a Shoot The Piano Player criterion yet.

I hope there are some tasty features on this.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on August 16, 2005, 04:53:13 PM
Quote from: polkablues
Quote from: ewardjust because pta digs it doesn't mean you have to....

Cheap shot.  No need to go there.

ha, i think he was joking
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 23, 2005, 04:34:16 PM
from dvdbeaver:

November Criterions

Ugetsu Monogatori (Mizoguchi, 1953)
Ran (Kurasawa, 1985)
Tales of Hoffman (Powell & Pressburger, 1951)
and possibly Pickpocket (Bresson, 1959)

what's this "possibly" business?!
yay for mizoguchi... hopefully The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums will be released not too far after Ugetsu.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on August 24, 2005, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: SiliasRuby
Quote from: ewardbah, shoot the piano player was boring...they should release the soft skin or small change...
I loved it!!! But to each his own...

you need to watch it more than once.
i blind bought it and just thought it was ok, but when i went back to it, my feeling totally changed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SHAFTR on August 25, 2005, 02:38:37 AM
Not entirely the right thread, but i've always wanted to see Arthur Penn's "Mickey One" and I'm pretty sure it isn't on DVD.  That would seem like a film that would make sense on Criterion, given it's influence.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 25, 2005, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: samsongfrom dvdbeaver:

November Criterions

Ugetsu Monogatori (Mizoguchi, 1953)
Ran (Kurasawa, 1985)
Tales of Hoffman (Powell & Pressburger, 1951)
and possibly Pickpocket (Bresson, 1959)

what's this "possibly" business?!
yay for mizoguchi... hopefully The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums will be released not too far after Ugetsu.

My christmas list. Yay for Criterion!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 26, 2005, 12:15:47 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 26, 2005, 12:47:32 PM
Quote from: Cinephile(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterionco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Ffull_boxshot%2F309_box_348x490.jpg&hash=5b83f2ca4ec68c9d8a66ab5b11693a89350b1048)

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a good time to be gay and japanese!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 01, 2005, 10:26:18 AM
From the newsletter:

"Louis Malle's Murmur of the Heart, Lacombe Lucien, and Au revoir les enfants coming in early 2006."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 01, 2005, 01:36:03 PM
Also, according to CCforum, Clement's Forbidden Games and Truffaut's Shoot the Piano Player are the titles to drop in December. Same policy as last year with just two titles for the entire month.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on September 04, 2005, 02:12:32 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetDecember. Same policy as last year with just two titles for the entire month.

good, I can catch up from the past few months.

I wonder if their decision to release only a couple in december is related to the fact that, that's when a lot of the prestiege Oscar contenders are released. I mean, there will actually be films in theaters competing for the the Criterion obsessive's dollars.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 05, 2005, 01:32:38 AM
Quote from: analogzombieI wonder if their decision to release only a couple in december is related to the fact that, that's when a lot of the prestiege Oscar contenders are released. I mean, there will actually be films in theaters competing for the the Criterion obsessive's dollars.

Criterion says it is to give the producers vacation time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 05, 2005, 11:16:12 AM
Catching up with the latest. Every now and then, events all around the country highlight films likely to be part of the Criterion fold sooner or later. These are some films showing around the country in special engagements waving the Criterion banner, plus a special honoring of certain members of Criterion at Telluride.


Barbara Kopple presents
HARLAN COUNTY, USA
Tues., Oct. 11 at 7:00
NEW RESTORED PRINT
Barbara Kopple. 1976. 103 min. PG. US. Criterion/Janus.
Acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Kopple is best known for her brilliant documentaries on tough subjects from labor disputes to the assassination of a president. She won her first Academy Award in 1977 for Harlan County, U.S.A., and became the only female documentary filmmaker ever to have won two Oscars when a second came in 1991 for American Dream, which explored the human cost of the economic decline of America's industrial heartland.

Harlan County, U.S.A. is on everyone's list of greatest documentaries ever made - a tight, taut, timeless story of union strife in a Kentucky coal-mining town. Full of dramatic confrontations, labor songs and bluegrass music, violence, surprise, and a hard-won wisdom born of struggle, this magnificent, vastly influential film was named to the National Film Registry by Congress and designated an American Film Classic.
Q&A with filmmaker Barbara Kopple & New York Times critic Janet Maslin


MIRACLE IN MILAN, 1951, Criterion/Janus, 92 min. Director Vittorio de Sica fable-like classic describes the chaotic postwar Italian society with an ironic and satirical approach. Little Toto is found in a cabbage patch by Lolotta and raised to become a socially devoted young man dedicated to the improvement of health and wealth among the poor in Milan. The film offers a very clear message, but the bizarre and imaginative structure of the film (at one point, the poor townspeople fly on the brooms of street-cleaners to a better land!) stunned the critics and the public. "Radiates a strong and fascinating aura of bitter-sweet humor..." – New York Herald Tribune. Written by de Sica and Cesare Zavattini, from Zavattini's novel Toto Il Buono. Starring Francesco Golisano, Emma Gramatica, Guglielmo Barnabo, Paolo Stoppa, Brunella Bovo.

plus, courtesy of a post at CCForum.....

"Criterion is putting in an appearance at Telluride. Besides the fact that the Beckers and Turell will be receiving a "special medallion," the program guide refers to Spirit of the Beehive as "a Criterion/Janus" film. Rialto's new print of Army of Shadows will also be shown for the first time."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 07, 2005, 01:44:16 AM
cover art for pickpocket and shoot the piano player

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lazy but fine

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wtf
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on September 07, 2005, 10:56:48 AM
WHAT!?!?!

Shoot The Piano Player has just received one of the worst Criterion covers ever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on September 07, 2005, 11:12:28 AM
Quote from: samsongcover art for pickpocket and shoot the piano player
haha it's like sumone at the criterion office just discovered pictionary.

"hey, how bout for pickpocket we hav sum dude's pocket being picked!"
"that's pictorrific!"
"oooh man i'm on fire here, how bout for shoot the piano player we have a dude playing piano -- WAIT BUT NO PIANO, cos that might confuse ppl into thinking we want to shoot the PIANO itself -- and then put a target on him like he's gonna be shot!"
"dude, we're so fucking abstract.."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 07, 2005, 12:05:36 PM
Quote from: WalrusWHAT!?!?!

Shoot The Piano Player has just received one of the worst Criterion covers ever.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagecache2.allposters.com%2FIMAGES%2FMG%2F196288.jpg&hash=a50a9ad3b9a27249ec1a1f24f32690c41ca39a7b)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on September 07, 2005, 01:26:08 PM
Oh shit, that one's much cooler.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on September 07, 2005, 01:34:44 PM
Quote from: WalrusOh shit, that one's much cooler.

how the hell is it cooler? its the same fucking image
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on September 07, 2005, 01:44:08 PM
Quote from: cowboykurtis
Quote from: WalrusOh shit, that one's much cooler.

how the hell is it cooler? its the same fucking image

I'VE BEEN DUPED!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on September 07, 2005, 02:52:58 PM
Quote from: Walrus
Quote from: cowboykurtis
Quote from: WalrusOh shit, that one's much cooler.

how the hell is it cooler? its the same fucking image

I'VE BEEN DUPED!!

you sure have - how does it feel?

whats that image on your avatar - is that from a film you made? i hope not
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on September 07, 2005, 02:55:53 PM
I like the Pickpocket image, except it looks like he only has four fingers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Red Vine on September 07, 2005, 03:14:53 PM
I like the Pickpocket cover too. Has anybody seen the movie?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on September 07, 2005, 03:15:57 PM
Quote from: cowboykurtis

whats that image on your avatar - is that from a film you made? i hope not

its an episode of stella.

and i have a crappy copy of pickpocket on vhs....bresson's masterpiece, i think, that and devil, probably (which i also have a crappy vhs copy of)....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 12, 2005, 01:26:07 AM
What are the chances of Criterion releasing Dersu Uzala?  Has Criterion ever re-released a Kino title?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 12, 2005, 12:50:49 PM
Quote from: RaviWhat are the chances of Criterion releasing Dersu Uzala?  Has Criterion ever re-released a Kino title?

I would say not very good. There may be a few Kino titles that transferred to Criterion, but I don't know of any. Also, for a filmmaker as widely discussed in Criterion rumor circles for possible releases as Kurosawa is, Dersu Uzala never hits even the radar.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on September 13, 2005, 11:39:02 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
Quote from: RaviWhat are the chances of Criterion releasing Dersu Uzala?  Has Criterion ever re-released a Kino title?

I would say not very good. There may be a few Kino titles that transferred to Criterion, but I don't know of any. Also, for a filmmaker as widely discussed in Criterion rumor circles for possible releases as Kurosawa is, Dersu Uzala never hits even the radar.

Besides, they've got Drunken Angel, The Bad Sleep Well and a Seven Samurai reissue to work on before they even begin to think about that garbage.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 13, 2005, 12:30:17 PM
Garbage???
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on September 13, 2005, 10:38:15 PM
a tidbit of old news from the just released Director's Label Series compilation with Mark Romanek...

Spike Jonze: So you've been working on this for a long time, this compilation.  How many years?

Mark Romanek: Well, I was asked to do one with Criterion initially, like over five years ago. We spent a year and a half working on that, but then it fell apart.  So it's been, I don't know, well over seix oe seven years.  It's good that it took so long, because there's way more stuff on hte DVD now.

interesting.  i wonder why it fell through, and i wonder if outside of the beastie boys and romanek if crierion had intended to release more music video compilations before directors label was formed?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on September 21, 2005, 11:10:05 PM
dvdbeaver.com's review of "the man who fell to earth" (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews17/man_who_fell_to_earth_dvd_review.htm)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: NEON MERCURY on September 23, 2005, 09:58:33 PM
question:  i got naked.  is the comm. track from the criterion laserdisc?  hasnt one of the participants passed away?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on September 25, 2005, 07:53:12 PM
Quote from: NEON MERCURYquestion:  i got naked.  is the comm. track from the criterion laserdisc?  hasnt one of the participants passed away?

yes, i do believe it is a port from the laserdisc.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on October 02, 2005, 11:22:53 AM
Attention Jodorowsky fans!

So... I went on a job interview last week.  The job was for restoring a "70s cult movie" as the ad said.  It turns out that the movie in question was El Topo.  

I didn't get the job  :yabbse-angry: but at least I came away from the whole thing with some bit of useful information.  The job would have entailed scanning all sorts of pics, drawings, etc., for the eventual Criterion edition of the movie; the film itself is already restored.  Their target for finishing all of this is early November.  So, it looks like sometime in 2006, El Topo Criterion will be hitting the shelves.  

They may be working on The Holy Mountain as well but I'm not 100% on that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on October 02, 2005, 01:11:39 PM
Quote from: hacksparrowAttention Jodorowsky fans!

So... I went on a job interview last week.  The job was for restoring a "70s cult movie" as the ad said.  It turns out that the movie in question was El Topo.  

I didn't get the job  :yabbse-angry: but at least I came away from the whole thing with some bit of useful information.  The job would have entailed scanning all sorts of pics, drawings, etc., for the eventual Criterion edition of the movie; the film itself is already restored.  Their target for finishing all of this is early November.  So, it looks like sometime in 2006, El Topo Criterion will be hitting the shelves.  

They may be working on The Holy Mountain as well but I'm not 100% on that.

thats pretty amazing - I've heard rumblings about Sante Sangre getting the treatment as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 02, 2005, 07:43:14 PM
January Releases:


The Bad Sleep Well ($29.95):
New, Restored High-Definition Digital Transfer
36 Minute Documentary on the Making-Of Bad Sleep Well
Original Theatrical Trailer
New and Improved Subtitle Translation
New Essays by Richard Combs and Michael Almereyda

Young Mr Lincoln ($29.95):
New, Restored High-Definition Digital Transfer
Archival Audio Interviews with John Ford and Henry Fonda
Academy Award Theater Radio Dramatization, Downloadable as an MP3 File
Stills Gallery
Optional English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
New Essay by Film Critic Geoffrey O'Brien
More!

The Children Are Watching Us ($29.95):
New, Restored High-Definition Digital Transfer
New Video Interviews with Luciano de Ambrosis and Cesare Zavattini
New and Improved Subtitle Translation
Booklet Featuring Robert Cardullo and Stuart Klawans on Cesare Zavattini

The Virgin Spring ($39.95):
New, Restored High-Definition Digital Transfer
Audio Commentary by Ingmar Bergman Scholar Birgitta Steene
New Video Interviews With Gunnel Linblom and Birgitta Petersson
New Essay by Film Historian and Bergman Scholar Peter Cowie
New and Improved English Subtitle Translation
More!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on October 02, 2005, 07:52:21 PM
Fuck what a good month that's going to be.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on October 02, 2005, 10:56:45 PM
So is Shoot The Piano Player coming out in February?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 03, 2005, 01:33:07 AM
Quote from: WalrusSo is Shoot The Piano Player coming out in February?

December. Details at http://www.criterionco.com
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on October 03, 2005, 11:20:04 AM
Ahh, thanks... I thought I read it was sleighted for January earlier in this thread.  

This is going to be one hell of a Christmas!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 03, 2005, 02:14:10 PM
BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS GETTING SHORT CHANGED?

"Posted Today at 5:58am by Mark Edward Heuck
Terrible, terrible news from Siouxzan Perry, liason to the Russ Meyer starlets:
After months of negotiations, petitions, and often unanswered questions, Fox has decided not to enlist the participation of any surviving cast members or personnel of Meyer's BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS for its upcoming DVD release. At this time, the only extra will be the oft-mentioned Roger Ebert commentary track that had been recorded for The Criterion Collection. Criterion will not be releasing the film on their label; Fox apparently bought back the commentary when they decided to do the disc themselves.
This easily represents the mother of blown opportunities in catalog DVD presentations. Siouxzan had lined up almost every surviving cast member, plus vocalist Lynn Carey and music director Stu Phillips, and a treasure trove of photos and memorabilia, to make this the blown-out special edition which Meyer's fans have clamored for, which the UK Arrow Films DVDs have aspired to, and which we will currently never see from the current stewards of Meyer's assets (see Matt Allison's thread for those sad details). But it would appear Fox is more interested in trying to spend as little time, effort, and money possible into releasing this enduring cult classic.
The Meyer alumni are naturally very upset about this decision, and urge fans both to send polite letters of complaint to Fox's DVD division, and not to buy this barebones disc when it is released."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 03, 2005, 09:19:02 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on October 03, 2005, 11:03:18 PM
omg, that is some creative shit!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on October 04, 2005, 01:22:32 AM
Hey now!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 04, 2005, 11:34:30 AM
An actual picture of the cake might have been cooler, but I'm just glad this film is going to be out on DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 04, 2005, 08:37:23 PM
Criterion Newsletter...................

Jacques Tati boxset due in 2006. Playtime confirmed with Trafic very likely.

Whit Stillman's cult favorite, Metropolitan (1990), will be released early '06 as well.

That is all.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on October 04, 2005, 10:49:54 PM
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetCriterion Newsletter...................

Jacques Tati boxset due in 2006. Playtime confirmed with Trafic very likely.

Mother fucker.

I will be broke, it is confirmed.  Becoming a prostitute and selling my body to science very likely.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: CCBaxter on October 05, 2005, 07:22:02 AM
yeah!

i've suggested "Metropolitan" several times to Criterion.  i am psyched for this.  definitely one of my all time favorite films!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on October 05, 2005, 07:34:17 AM
who the hell..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cron on October 05, 2005, 04:05:20 PM
Quote from: Pubrick

criterion has jumped the shark.


hahaha why hadn't i read this. so true.  let's wait until they release el topo and berlin alexanderplatz because i'm curious about the last one and then hope they just stop. that's the problem with collections.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 16, 2005, 01:38:19 AM
A revealing interview with Linklater:

"Do you plan to release a DVD with deleted scenes?

Criterion is going to do a really kick ass DVD of Dazed. It is something to look forward to in July. It is going to have commentary tracks, it's going to have hours more of additional footage and interviews it is going to be so cool."

the entire deal:

http://www.filmradar.com/index.php/weblog/entry/making_dazed_catch_you_later_dude_ten_years_later/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on October 16, 2005, 02:54:25 AM
That might just be the biggest waste of a Criterion dvd ever...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 16, 2005, 02:58:06 AM
wait, what the fuck was Armageddon?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 16, 2005, 10:35:15 AM
i've been holding out for years for a decent edition of D&C so i guess this will finally be it.  i had a feeling the 'flashback edition' wasnt going to cut it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on October 16, 2005, 12:10:51 PM
Quote from: Cinephilewait, what the fuck was Armageddon?

It sold a shit-load of copies and financed lots of good, real dvds.

Seems to me (I could be wrong), that D&C isn't that popular to justify as a sell-out disc, and well, the point of the collection is important, hard-to-find films, not totally unimportant already-several-versions-available drek. Now, I know hating D&C (well, really, most of Linklater, period), is a complete personal call, but is it such a good looking movie that it needs some kinda remastering, the dvds that are alreay out aren't good enough? Leave that to the studios, and have good old CC mine the vaults for some more forgotten gems like Touchez Pas Au Grisbi and Night And The City... that's what they're here to do.

Imo.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on October 16, 2005, 12:28:12 PM
I think it's more of a case of just trying to be completist, you know? Get the director's whole ouveure? I've noticed them doing that more and more lately.

Dazed And Confused is the only Linklater film I haven't seen, so I'm sorta excited about having the chance to see it in this context, rather than the bare bones DVD that was put out last year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on October 16, 2005, 01:13:59 PM
I really liked Dazed and Confused.  In some weird way it made me nostalgiac for a time I wasn't even around for.

I've held out on buying it for a while because I have the VHS and the DVD's don't offer much, but if the Criterion turns out even a little of how he described it, I'll be picking it up.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 16, 2005, 05:36:53 PM
Quote from: SoNowThen
Quote from: Cinephilewait, what the fuck was Armageddon?

It sold a shit-load of copies and financed lots of good, real dvds.

Seems to me (I could be wrong), that D&C isn't that popular to justify as a sell-out disc, and well, the point of the collection is important, hard-to-find films, not totally unimportant already-several-versions-available drek. Now, I know hating D&C (well, really, most of Linklater, period), is a complete personal call, but is it such a good looking movie that it needs some kinda remastering, the dvds that are alreay out aren't good enough? Leave that to the studios, and have good old CC mine the vaults for some more forgotten gems like Touchez Pas Au Grisbi and Night And The City... that's what they're here to do.

Imo.

You really shouldn't be too bothered. Production shouldn't be a hassle. It's really an acquisition on Criterion's part because little has to be done for getting the image perfect and the only job will be editing the extra features. Linklater may even be in control of most of that. Who knows. I just know for the Beyond the Valley of the Dolls dvd, much of the work is being done by Fox. They will then license the work to Criterion to approve and release.

This disc will sell. Probably more so than Armageddon. Armageddon was a general film for a general audience. I'm sure the one disc set sufficed for most people. Dazed and Confused does have a larger following likely to care about a better release because it has been out for so long and already has had a history of trying to get an adaquate dvd released.

I imagine the films that really take up a lot of Criterion's time are Ugetsu and the upcoming Eisenstein Silent box set considering the prints alone need much work.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 16, 2005, 05:59:46 PM
i thought fox wasnt letting criterion release valley of the dolls?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 16, 2005, 06:26:41 PM
Quote from: modagei thought fox wasnt letting criterion release valley of the dolls?

They are, but only on a limited special edition. Its been confirmed here recently on these pages.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on October 16, 2005, 10:25:22 PM
:cry:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on October 16, 2005, 10:34:56 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on October 16, 2005, 10:42:46 PM
Quote from: md
"But you know what? Behind every good man there's a woman. And that woman was Martha Washington man. And every day George would come home. She'd have a big fat bowl waiting for him man when he'd come in the door man."

haha... oh man, that's so not funny.

This movie was one of the most overrated, overwatched movie of it's time.  I remember people left and right quoting it... jesus, it drove me nuts.

It has it's moments, but it's definitely not his best.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on October 16, 2005, 11:19:12 PM
Quote from: RegularKarate
It has it's moments, but it's definitely not his best.

I really liked D&C, but I agree it's not his best. I don't really know Criterion worthy this is, but i'm very excited about the features.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on October 17, 2005, 01:51:53 AM
Quote from: RegularKarate
Quote from: md
"But you know what? Behind every good man there's a woman. And that woman was Martha Washington man. And every day George would come home. She'd have a big fat bowl waiting for him man when he'd come in the door man."

haha... oh man, that's so not funny.

This movie was one of the most overrated, overwatched movie of it's time.  I remember people left and right quoting it... jesus, it drove me nuts.
agreed to the max. all 3 times i've tried to watch this, once stoned, it failed to impress. what's so good about it? it put me to sleep and i felt bad cos my friends were like "oh u gotta see it man" fuck that, i'd rather watch half baked at least that's entertaining.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 72teeth on October 17, 2005, 02:45:55 AM
eh...i'd be happier with a criterion "Stoned Age" rather than this...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: life_boy on October 17, 2005, 10:02:23 AM
Quote from: mdIt is alot deeper, in my opinion, than just a simple stoner flick, although it serves that purpose as well.  You guys are right though....

You're welcome to give an "in defense of" instead of caving to peer pressure.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: md on October 17, 2005, 11:05:59 AM
ok ill take a hit, just a small one...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: life_boy on October 17, 2005, 12:27:28 PM
Young Mr. Lincoln cover is up...

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 17, 2005, 02:34:04 PM
Wow, that even impressed me. Maybe the most emotional cover they've done.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 27, 2005, 01:00:37 PM
OK, in the new insert catalogue, 3 titles are confirmed for a 2006 release. Could this be in Febuary?

322- Mr. Arkadin $39.95
324 - La bete humaine $29.95
325 - Kind Hearts and Coronets $29.95

Another Welles, a long anticipated Renoir and finally an Ealing comedy. Providing I have money, I may pick up a few.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 27, 2005, 07:17:40 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on October 28, 2005, 12:51:32 AM
Did Wes Anderson's bro draw that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on October 28, 2005, 12:57:20 AM
I wish they sold posters.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 28, 2005, 01:02:46 AM
Quote from: renéI wish they sold posters.

The biggest wish by some. I say we get a petition going.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 01, 2005, 12:15:04 PM
Is Criterion going to begin releasing films of experimental black cinema? The title in question is Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. This could be a future release of Eclipse, but for now we'll have to go by the Criterion tag it has. Here is the official report:


"In addition to numerous documentaries, the company has also produced several feature films including the classic Ali, The Fighter and the critically-acclaimed under-ground film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One, which is currently being released theatrically by Janus Films and will be distributed to the home video market by The Criterion Collection."


http://www.williamgreaves.com/about.htm

Finally, looks like Orson Welles' Mr. Arkadin (AKA Confidential Report) will be getting the royal treatment of a 3 disc set. Jonathan Rosenbaum confirms with this:

It will be a three-disc set including the Corinth version of the film
(with a commentary by James Naremore and myself), CONFIDENTIAL REPORT, and a new edit by Stefan Droessler (of the Munich Film Archives) that will draw material from a variety of sources. Each version will have separate liner notes--by me, Francois Thomas, and Stefan, respectively--and I believe the set will also include some radio shows and a reprint of the novel (although there's new and more conclusive
evidence, that will be cited, that Welles didn't write the latter).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 01, 2005, 02:32:20 PM
Releases for Febuary?


La Bête Humaine - One of Jean Renoir's most successful films, La bête humaine stars icon Jean Gabin in a role that captured the dark mood of a nation. In this blend of poetic realism and film noir, Gabin plays a train engineer whose chance for love is doomed by the tainted blood of his forefathers. Based on the popular Emile Zola novel and filmed aboard the trains of Le Havre, Renoir delivers a suspenseful ride into the psyche of a working-class tragedy.

Metropolitan - In an Upper East Side Manhattan apartment, a group of upwardly-mobile, twentysomething friends get together frequently to talk about social climbing, play bridge and discuss politics. Cynic Nick, philosophical Charlie, party girl Sally and Jane Austen-loving Audrey are joined by the much simpler Tom, who is critical of their way of life. A brilliant film of words and ideas, and one of the most important American independent films of the 1990s.

Kind Hearts and Coronets - A humorous satire on the British aristocracy, and one of the most sophisticated black comedies ever filmed. Louis Manzzini's mother told him as a child about how she was rejected by her aristocratic D'Ascoyne family. Once an adult, Louis avenges her by becoming the next Duke of the family and murdering every potential successor to the title. Alec Guinness's deft handling of eight different roles earned him worldwide acclaim.

Viridiana - Banned in Spain and denounced by the Vatican, surrealist genius Luis Buñuel's hilarious vision of life as a beggar's banquet is regarded by many as his masterpiece. Young novice Viridiana does her utmost to maintain her Catholic principles, but her lecherous uncle and a motley assemblage of paupers force her to confront the limits of her idealism. Winner of the Palme d'or at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival, this anticlerical free-for-all is as shocking today as ever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 01, 2005, 11:52:23 PM
No Beyond the Valley of the Dolls for Criterion?

A long story gets longer.....

"Other "Cinema Classics Collection" titles coming in early 2006 from Fox include The Charlie Chan Collection: Volume One (a box set with different titles that those MGM released in their Chanthology set), The Jayne Mansfield Collection (a box set including The Wayward Bus, The Girl Can't Help It and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?), and new special editions of Valley of the Dolls and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls."

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#1102

The latest news has been that Criterion would release the film, but on a slimmer special edition disc. Reports surfaced of many special features being dropped. Question came into whether the Ebert commentary would even make it. And after all of this, word was Criterion was still going to release the film or hand it over to the Eclipse label.

With this announcement, maybe Criterion will not be releasing it after all. Maybe they weren't going to stomach a slim release as Fox wasn't going to go after getting the special features.

I have a feeling the story hasn't ended here though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 02, 2005, 02:04:59 AM
My work never stops here.

Someone at CCForum is reporting the reason MGM has taken Jim Jarmusch's Stranger than Paradise out of print is because Criterion is currently working on a special edition. This is an enticing rumor.

Stay tuned, fellow geeks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on November 02, 2005, 02:33:43 AM
awesome if it's true. the down by law criterion is crazily cool. (its coolly crazy, too. the shit's weird, it's got recorded telephone conversations between waits and jarmusch, stuff like that. i love that dvd.)

GT is the Mac of the Criterion thread.   :yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 03, 2005, 01:10:58 AM
END OF THE YEAR RUNDOWN OF RUMORED TITLES

When all the releases are announced for a given year for sure, I run down the large list of titles on the horizon for a potential Criterion release. With Eclipse now a part of the fray, I think you will see more of the titles listed here actually released.

So, here it is:





1.) Certainties: (Titles that Criterion have indicated are under way for DVD issue)

PHANTOM INDIA (1968-9, Malle) - confirmed here

MURMUR OF THE HEART (1971, Malle) - confirmed in September Criterion newsletter

LACOMBE, LUCIEN (1974, Malle) - confirmed in September Criterion newsletter

AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS (1987, Malle) -d elayed for release from June 2005.

THE 49th PARALLEL (Powell & Pressburger) - mentioned at AMMI talk

A CANTERBURY TALE (Powell & Pressburger) - mentioned at AMMI talk

JOUR DE FETE (Tati, 1949)

more Yasujiro Ozu - as of Nov 2003 they are planning to release 12 Ozu DVDs, Donald Richie has mentioned that THE ONLY SON is coming soon; EQUINOX FLOWER and AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON have been mooted too. - Strong rumours of an Ozu silents box too

MY NIGHT AT MAUD'S (1969, Rohmer) - via Wellspring

CLAIRE'S KNEE (1970, Rohmer) - via Wellspring

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2.) Stalled ex-certainties: (Officially announced titles that have run into some kind of technical hitch and are now in limbo)

EISENSTEIN SILENT YEARS boxset - from December 1999 Cineaste interview with Peter Becker: "We're now working on Potemkin, October, Strike, Old and New, also known as The General Line, plus Glumov's Diary, a short that's never been seen here. These are enormous projects, so what we try to do is to ally ourselves with a small group of scholars. On the Eisensteins, we're being helped by David Bordwell, Naum Kleimann, Annette Michelson, Ian Christie, Richard Taylor, and Yuri Tsivian. The idea basically is that if all of these people help us find our way, we won't be too far off."

PANDORA'S BOX (1929, G. W. Pabst) "In the program for a screening with Gillian Anderson's score in 2003 - it said Criterion would be releasing a freshly restored version with the Anderson score in 2004". Confirmed by Lee Kline at HTF chat (Feb 2004) --- UPDATE FEB 2005: currently off the production schedule.

DODES'KA-DEN (1970, Kurosawa)

SANSHIRO SUGATA (1943, Kurosawa)

IVANS CHILDHOOD (1962, Tarkovsky)

COCKTAIL MOLOTOV (1980, Kurys)

COUSIN, COUSINE (1975, Tacchella)

SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932, von Sternberg) - indefinitely postponed. As of Feb 2003 it's looking bleak - Mulvaney says its not on the schedule.

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3.) Distinct Possibilities: (Titles that haven't been officially confirmed yet but have either been mentioned by Criterion or linked to Criterion by other events/companies)

PRINCESS FROM THE MOON (Ichikawa, 1987) - mentioned here

THE FACE OF ANOTHER (Teshigahara, 1966) - listed at Japan Society website with courtesy credits to Janus

YOTSUYA GHOST STORY - PARTS I & II (Kinoshita, 1949) - listed at Japan Society website with courtesy credits to Janus

LA NOTTE (Antonioni, 1961) - mentioned by Kim Hendrickson on "The Speakeasy with Dorian" as forthcoming

HARLAN COUNTY, USA (Koppel, 1976) - confirmed here

CARMEN (1983, Carlos Saura) - screening at Images of Flamenco photo exhibit & film series held in Boston, courtesy Janus Films

BODAS DE SANGRE (aka Blood Wedding)(1981, Carlos Saura) - screening at Images of Flamenco photo exhibit & film series held in Boston, courtesy Janus Films

BANDITS VS. SAMURAI SQUADRON (Hideo Gosha, 1978) - showing at Film Forum, courtesy Janus Films

SYMBIOPSYCHOTAXIPLASM: TAKE ONE/SYMBIOPSYCHOTAXIPLASM: TAKE 2 1/2 (William Greaves, 1968/2005) Listed at American Cinematheque's site with Janus/Criterion credits, confirmed at williamgreaves.com

THREE OUTLAW SAMURAI (Hideo Gosha, 1964) - listed at American Cinematheque's site with Janus credits w/brand new 35mm print

ASSASSINATION (Masahiro Shinoda, 1964) - listed at American Cinematheque's site with Janus credits

SAMUEL FULLER EARLY FILMS (I Shot Jesse James, 1949; The Baron of Arizona, 1950; The Steel Helmet, 1951) - licensed from Kit Parker Films

TWENTY-FOUR EYES (1954, Kinoshita) - played as part of Susan Sontag Tribute retrospective at The Japan Foundation, courtesy Janus Films

EUROPA '51 (1952, Rossellini) - aired on TCM featuring Janus Films logo

A NOS AMOURS (1983, Pialat) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

MILOU EN MAI (aka May Fools)(1990, Malle) - playing at Walter Reade retrospective with Janus Films logo

AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS (1986, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

PLACE DE LA REPUBLIQUE (1962, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

ZAZIE DANS LE METRO (1960, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

THE FIRE WITHIN (1964, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

CALCUTTA (1969, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

HUMAN, TOO HUMAN (1972, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

GOD'S COUNTRY (1985, Malle) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

SANS SOLEIL (1983, Marker) - New Yorker confirmed it will be released by Criterion

LA JETEE (1962, Marker) - via Argos Films/New Yorker

ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS (1957, Malle) - via Rialto

LES AMANTS (1958, Malle) - told to member by source that Criterion has aquired it along with Elevator to the Gallows via New Yorker.

REMORQUES (1941, Grémillion) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

THE MAGICIAN (1958, Bergman) - via Janus Films, new prints showing at various screenings

SISTERS OF THE GION (1936, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

OSAKA ELEGY (1936, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

THE STORY OF THE LAST CHRYSANTHEMUM (1939, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

SANSHO THE BAILIFF (1954, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

THE LOYAL 47 RONIN, PARTS I & II (1941, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

MY LOVE HAS BEEN BURNING (1949, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, playing at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

WHEN A WOMAN ASCENDS THE STAIRS (1960, Naruse) - listed on Center for Japanese Studies as permission: Janus Films

STREET OF SHAME (1956, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, playing at American Cinematheque and Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

LIFE OF OHARU (1952, Mizoguchi) - a Janus Films title, at Center for Japanese Studies as "permission: Janus/Criterion

SAMURAI SAGA (1959, Inagaki) - playing at Film Forum, courtesy Janus Films

WESTFRONT 1918 (G.W. Pabst, 1930) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (Buñuel, 1962) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

SIMON OF THE DESERT (Buñuel, 1965) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

PIERROT LE FOU (Godard, 1965) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection

BEFORE THE REVOLUTION (Bertolucci, 1964) - mentioned in USA Today Bertolucci article

KAPÓ (Gillo Pontecorvo, 1959) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH [Il Momento della verité] (Francesco Rosi, 1965) - verified solid source

DAMAGE (Malle, 1992) - Image Entertainment are advising enquirers about this film to contact Criterion

CRASH (Cronenberg, 1996) - Image Entertainment are advising enquirers about this film to contact Criterion

THIS SPORTING LIFE (Lindsay Anderson, 1963) - Spencer Leigh says it's coming here

AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON (1962, Ozu)

EQUINOX FLOWER (1958, Ozu)

THE ONLY SON (1936, Ozu) - mentioned in an article by Donald Richie in the Japan Times as being Criterion's next release after EARLY SUMMER

THE TWO OF US [Le Vieil homme et l'enfant] (Berri, 1967) - via Rialto

HANDS OVER THE CITY (Rosi, 1963) - rumoured to be underway by Criterion (by a friend of a friend).

Richard GORDON boxset containing THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE (Bennet, 1959); THE HAUNTED STRANGLER (Day, 1958); FIRST MAN INTO SPACE (Day, 1959); CORRIDORS OF BLOOD (Day, 1962) - showing up on the Classic Horror DVD website as coming soon

JIGOKU (Nakagawa, 1960) - mentioned in a post in another forum as a rumor that Criterion was eager to purchase entire Shintoho catalog to release this year (sourced from the KineJapan list)

SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (Lee, 1986) - mentioned by Lee, confirmed independently by Lee's assistant as coming soon

some Rivette - "We hope to introduce Rivette to the collection in the future, but nothing is certain at this time." - Mulvaney, April 2004.

FANFAN LA TULIPE (1952, Christian-Jaque) - via Rialto

CLASSE TOUS RISQUES (1960, Sautet) - via Rialto

PANIQUE (1946, Duvivier) - via Rialto

THE PHANTOM CHARIOT (1921, Victor Sjöström) -c urrently appearing with Criterion/Janus logos in a Sjöström theatrical retrospective (Jan 2004)

WOMAN IN THE DUNES (1964, Teshigahara) - Milestone are saying that Criterion will release it in the next year (Dec 2003)

SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE (Erice, 1973) - "We'd love to release SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE. No plans for this one in 2004, but hopefully someday." - Mulvaney, Oct 2003

SHADOWS OF FORGOTTEN ANCESTORS (Parajanov, 1964) - "We hope to release it in the future." - Mulvaney, Sept 2003

LE BONHEUR (1965, Agnès Varda) - "We hope to release LE BONHEUR sometime in the future, but nothing is definite at this time." - Mulvaney, Aug 2003

BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1970, Meyer)

EQUINOX (1970, Jack Woods & Dennis Muren) - mentioned in an HTF chat in 2001, and again by Mulvaney in March 2003 as "upcoming"

SEVEN SAMURAI (1954, Akira Kurosawa) - reissue / new transfer (probably 2 x disc set)

DRUNKEN ANGEL (1948, Akira Kurosawa)

I LIVE IN FEAR (1955, Akira Kurosawa)

THE BURMESE HARP (Harp Of Burma) (1957, Kon Ichikawa) - "somewhere down the line" - Mulvaney, Feb 2003.

FIRES ON THE PLAIN (Nobi) (1965, Kon Ichikawa) - "somewhere down the line" - Mulvaney, Feb 2003.

MOUCHETTE (1967, Robert Bresson) - via Rialto

LE PROCES DE JEANNE D'ARC (1962, Robert Bresson) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

TWO OR THREE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER (2 ou 3 choses que je sais d'elle) (1967, Jean-Luc Godard) - via Rialto

THREEPENNY OPERA (1931, G. W. Pabst)

GRAY'S ANATOMY (1996, Soderbergh) - via Wellspring

THE LAST METRO (1982, Truffaut) - via Wellspring

ARMY OF SHADOWS (1969, Melville) - via Rialto

GOLD OF NAPLES (1954, De Sica) - via Rialto

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961, Resnais) - via Rialto

LE DOULOS (1961, Melville) - via Rialto

LÉON MORIN, PRÊTRE (1961, Melville) - via Rialto

MAFIOSO (1962, Lattuada) - via Rialto

THE MILKY WAY (1969, Buñuel) - via Rialto

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4.) Remasters (Titles that have been released in the CC but are/maybe being reissued because new, better materials have come to light in the years since initial release)

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (1975, Weir) - as confirmed by Peter Weir in an interview with DVD Talk Radio.

HIGH AND LOW (1963, Kurosawa) - announced as a possibility at AMMI talk (Nov 2004).

SEVEN SAMURAI (1953, Kurosawa) - announced at AMMI talk (Nov 2004), new subtitles have been done.

PLAYTIME (1967, Tati) - The 6th CC remaster - announced for 2006.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cowboykurtis on November 03, 2005, 01:20:15 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961, Resnais) - via Rialto


I really hope this happens
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on November 03, 2005, 01:31:57 AM
a "she's gotta have it" criterion (for that matter, any DVD version of the film at all) is looooong overdue.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 03, 2005, 02:54:18 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: killafilm on November 03, 2005, 12:48:40 PM
Quote from: cowboykurtis
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961, Resnais) - via Rialto


I really hope this happens

Seconded.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 07, 2005, 01:05:23 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: rustinglass on November 07, 2005, 05:45:02 PM
I love that movie so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 11, 2005, 01:40:52 AM
Give up religion, because God finally has answered every prayer. A post at the CCForum:

Not really much of an update...

I heard from a friend that..eep...Marilyn Manson may be involved with the El Topo dvd to some extent, that they were talking to him about writing a bit for the booklet about the film, and maybe even including his music video "the man without fear" or something from Universal which is suppose to be inspired by El Topo....so yeah it sounds like it might be an Eclipse release. Was told by my friend at Humanoids that it was an early 06 release...but obviously we are almost on March solicts from Criterion., so I guess whenever they want to launch eclipse...grrr well at least the eclipse website is up even if nothing's on it.

The Mark Morris post to me pretty much verifies that we will see criterion release this in the next year, as he was the one who brokered the deal for the UK release of Santa Sangre, so he obviously has insight into the situation; which is telling.

I also asked my buddy Rich Johnston (for those who read comic books he writes the column Lying in the Gutters) and he pretty much verified what I originally posted back in the summer with his sources that it will be released through Criterion in 06, but he didn't even have the details my friend from Humanoids had...but got it from other inside sources.

Anyways I almost feel bad about posting this so many months ago since there seems to be so little news on it, I just want to say that I'm not lying or anything...and I think it's suppose to be one of those "aren't you surprised to see us solict that dvd" releases from criterion....

Ah well....it's coming

peace, Ian

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 11, 2005, 04:31:44 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on November 11, 2005, 01:40:52 AM
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haha man, you could learn a thing or two about copy/paste from Mac.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on November 13, 2005, 08:18:50 PM
you know what deserves the criterion treatment--the ice storm.  I have a feeling that that would be amazing. 

For you criterion experts, is there ever a possibility?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on November 13, 2005, 08:23:19 PM
Quote from: JimmyGator on November 13, 2005, 08:18:50 PM
you know what deserves the criterion treatment--the ice storm.  I have a feeling that that would be amazing. 

there's a thread about that (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=844.0)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 14, 2005, 12:29:41 AM
Quote from: JimmyGator on November 13, 2005, 08:18:50 PM
you know what deserves the criterion treatment--the ice storm.  I have a feeling that that would be amazing. 

For you criterion experts, is there ever a possibility?

A possibility, but not a very good one. It was released by Fox Searchlight and Fox has done deals lately with Criterion in licensing films, but Criterion went after the ones that hadn't had a dvd release. Not only has the Ice Storm had one, but what can Criterion really do with it to warrant a special edition? I think Ang Lee would have to push for it to happen and I don't think he will.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2005, 10:20:52 AM
Easier to just copy the entire post:

In the commentary for Xan Cassavetes documentary "Z Channnel: A Magnifient Obsession," Cassavetes and crew state that Stuart Cooper's "Overlord" will be released on DVD from Criterion. Here's the exchange which starts about the 21:30 mark in the commentary:

Xan: "Stuart Cooper . . ."
Crew Member 1: "Here's the greatest movie you've never seen."
Crew Member 2: "But will see soon on Criterion Collection."
Xan: "Yeah, it's coming up on Criterion."

The crew then goes on to compliment Criterion generally:

Crew Member 4: "Shall we talk about Criterion at this point?"
Xan: "Yeah, let's talk about the Masters. . ."
Crew Member 1: "Yeah, let's make a toast to Criterion. . ."
Xan: "Wait a minute. What Z Channel was in its era, Criterion is in this area [sic]. Everybody lift your wine glasses right now. Criterion!"
Crew Members: "Criterion!"
Xan: "Jonathan and Peter and everybody at Criterion, you're the modern heros of the cinematic world, among with others, but you lead it."

I'd never heard of Overlord before seeing this film, but it looks great. It's a D-Day war film done in B&W that seamlessly interweaves real newsreel footage into the narrative. Here's a brief overview from film historian Clyde Jeavons written for the "London Time's 49th London Film Festival" -

"Who remembers Overlord? In 1975, this remarkable war film ('Overlord' was the code-name for the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944) enjoyed high critical praise, won a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, and then drifted quietly into obscurity. In the USA, it never even got off the ground. Perhaps the film was just too modest, too understated to achieve an indelible impact. Suddenly, though - 30 years later - following a revival at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, Overlord has taken the American art-house circuit by storm. Americans seem to see it as a welcome antidote to the gung-ho pyrotechnics of their own depictions of WWII, such as Saving Private Ryan. Certainly, the film warrants re-appraisal for its timeless, very British qualities of monochrome realism and self-effacement. Its American director, Stuart Cooper, spent three years studying WWII documentary and newsreel footage at London's Imperial War Museum (subsequently co-producers of the film). With Kubrick's favourite cinematographer, John Alcott, he fashioned a narrative of an ordinary British soldier preparing for D-Day: his basic training, his boredom, his fears and his fatalism. The film's triumph is in its seamless interweaving of dramatic footage and the real thing, to the point where even Alcott couldn't tell which was which. This screening of a brand new print will be introduced by the director, preceded by actual combat footage and colour amateur film of D-Day from the IWM's collection, presented by Roger Smither, keeper of film and video."

Directed by Stuart Cooper
Written by Christopher Hudson, Stuart Cooper
With Brian Stirner, Davyd Harries, Nicholas Ball
Country UK
Year of Production 1975
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 03, 2005, 01:38:59 PM
rumor rumor rumor rumor: CCForum is reporting through second hand sources that Last Year at Marienbad will finally debut in the Criterion Collection in the first half of '06. That is all.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on December 03, 2005, 01:52:34 PM
That would be so wonderful - I've been waiting to see that film forever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on December 05, 2005, 08:03:27 PM
What's the name/URL of that website dedicated to selling Criterion DVDs?  (not criterionco.com)  Thanks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 05, 2005, 08:15:13 PM
Traffic
SRP: $39.95
Prebook date: 1/31/06
Street date: 3/7/06

3 Films by Louis Malle (4 disc box set)
SRP: $79.95
Prebook date: 2/7/06
Street date: 3/14/06
Includes---MURMUR OF THE HEART ---LACOMBE, LUCIEN ----AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS

FISTS IN THE POCKET
SRP: $29.95
Prebook date: 2/21/06
Street date: 3/26/06

MR. ARKADIN - Orson Welles's elusive film presented in three different versions.
SRP: $49.95
Prebook date: 2/21/06
Street date: 3/26/06

There is a reason for the Traffic re-release. It pertains to the Image take over and the rumor back in October (before Image acquired Criterion) they were going to release their own DVD of Traffic anyways. Don't expect a more substantial special edition disc. From what I am reading the only update will be the print. This release is just a consequence of the new situation for Criterion, but a great month of releases. I'm in particular excited for Fists in the Pocket. Their previous releases of unkown Italian works have been superb.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 05, 2005, 08:15:53 PM
Quote from: onomabracadabra on December 05, 2005, 08:03:27 PM
What's the name/URL of that website dedicated to selling Criterion DVDs?  (not criterionco.com)  Thanks.

www.criteriondvd.com Great site, excellent speed for shipping DVDs.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 05, 2005, 09:34:49 PM
According to the recent Newsletter, new editions of Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Sanjuro will be out in 2006. I'm actually dissapointed. Seven Samurai is a worthy title, but High and Low is worthier than Yojimbo and Sanjuro. I smell a box set and more time ignored on other films being released.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on December 06, 2005, 02:17:48 AM
They're decent.  DeepDiscountDVD and Amazon usually have better prices, depending on the timing.  In the past, if you've pre-ordered from Amazon, the discount is pretty substantial (they're known to discount Criterions as pre-orders -- I got Slacker and Short Cuts for a good deal), and there are always 20% off sales from DeepDiscountDVD to count on too.  This place is nice to have, though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Figure 8 on December 06, 2005, 03:43:42 PM
How is dvdplanet?  They have all criterions for 35% off and their prices are better than deepdiscountdvd.  I've never used them, but I'm curious.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on December 06, 2005, 08:39:00 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on December 05, 2005, 09:34:49 PM
According to the recent Newsletter, new editions of Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Sanjuro will be out in 2006. I'm actually dissapointed. Seven Samurai is a worthy title, but High and Low is worthier than Yojimbo and Sanjuro. I smell a box set and more time ignored on other films being released.

All four direly need new transfers.  I too was waiting for a new High and Low.  Maybe later in 2006.  At least we have a new edition of Ran.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on December 06, 2005, 08:43:54 PM
Quote from: Figure 8 on December 06, 2005, 03:43:42 PM
How is dvdplanet?  They have all criterions for 35% off and their prices are better than deepdiscountdvd.  I've never used them, but I'm curious.
they're good.  i used to buy all my criterions from them until i started just waiting to get them till twice a year when deepdiscount has their 20% off sale.  but for the most part, you cant beat them.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 07, 2005, 02:15:46 AM
OK, I was reluctant to give in and buy the Malle box set, but now I will look for criticism to justify buying it due to these beautiful covers. The Welles cover isn't too shabby either.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on December 07, 2005, 05:07:55 PM
Criterion ain't messin' around.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on December 07, 2005, 10:22:24 PM
That motif for the covers is great.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 11, 2005, 02:04:43 PM
Looks like Criterion will pass on the Alejandro Jodorowsky releases that are upcoming of [guranteed] El Topo and The Holy Mountain. Reasons are still unclear, but it is a stunning development and quite frankly pretty sad. At least the films look to still have a North American release.

http://www.anchorbay.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=110067#post110067
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on December 15, 2005, 01:50:46 AM
So Warner Bros. is releasing a two-disc SE of The Unbearable Lightness of Being.  I've wanted to get this flick for a long time.  Just looking for opinions.  Should I dig for the old Criterion, or the new?  I guess extras are the main thing I'm curious about.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on December 15, 2005, 02:16:46 AM
Quote from: onomabracadabra on December 15, 2005, 01:50:46 AM
So Warner Bros. is releasing a two-disc SE of The Unbearable Lightness of Being.  I've wanted to get this flick for a long time.  Just looking for opinions.  Should I dig for the old Criterion, or the new?  I guess extras are the main thing I'm curious about.
this is the first i've heard about it. does anyone have any details? that movie is criminally under-watched.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 15, 2005, 02:27:33 AM
Get this new special edition. No doubt it. When Criterion released it, they were taking from an MGM transfer and typical of MGM, the transfer was not up to snuff. Warners is stellar for brand new transfers. Add on that the commentary for the new disc is the same as the one for Criterion. Then add a few more decent extra features in a documentary and you have a much improved special edition package.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on December 15, 2005, 02:30:46 AM
Quote from: Pubrick on December 15, 2005, 02:16:46 AM
Quote from: onomabracadabra on December 15, 2005, 01:50:46 AM
So Warner Bros. is releasing a two-disc SE of The Unbearable Lightness of Being.  I've wanted to get this flick for a long time.  Just looking for opinions.  Should I dig for the old Criterion, or the new?  I guess extras are the main thing I'm curious about.
this is the first i've heard about it. does anyone have any details? that movie is criminally under-watched.
(Thanks, GT.)

This is where I read about it, just browsing around: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CBG5PG/ref=pd_cmp_rvi_2/103-9704404-5223866?n=130
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 15, 2005, 02:33:25 AM
I guess Warners has another going for them: the cover is better too!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on December 15, 2005, 07:14:26 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on December 15, 2005, 02:27:33 AM
Get this new special edition. No doubt it. When Criterion released it, they were taking from an MGM transfer and typical of MGM, the transfer was not up to snuff. Warners is stellar for brand new transfers. Add on that the commentary for the new disc is the same as the one for Criterion. Then add a few more decent extra features in a documentary and you have a much improved special edition package.
Thanks I was wondering about it too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: planet_jake on December 16, 2005, 12:32:06 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on December 11, 2005, 02:04:43 PM
Looks like Criterion will pass on the Alejandro Jodorowsky releases that are upcoming of [guranteed] El Topo and The Holy Mountain. Reasons are still unclear, but it is a stunning development and quite frankly pretty sad. At least the films look to still have a North American release.

http://www.anchorbay.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=110067#post110067

Ok... SO did I miss something?

It seems to be this is about an R2 release. Does this effect the Criterion Collection in someway? Don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to some sweet-ass Alejandro on Criterion more than anyone, but I still don;t see the evidence disproving it. Maybe I should read the thread again...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on December 16, 2005, 12:36:35 AM
Quote from: planet_jake on December 16, 2005, 12:32:06 AM
Ok... SO did I miss something?

around 9 months worth, yeah.

hmm. 9 months, u and sara go missing.. :shock: congratulations! :bravo:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: planet_jake on December 16, 2005, 01:22:40 AM
Dear god, I can't believe anyone would remember me... us.

That Arkadin cover art looks totally radical btw.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on December 18, 2005, 10:09:15 PM
Any word on if She's Gotta Have it or Girl 6 will be a Criterion any time soon?  Seem to recall something about at least one of them a while back.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 18, 2005, 10:33:31 PM
Quote from: onomabracadabra on December 18, 2005, 10:09:15 PM
Any word on if She's Gotta Have it or Girl 6 will be a Criterion any time soon?  Seem to recall something about at least one of them a while back.

Spike Lee denied everything reported soon after it hit the web.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 23, 2005, 11:02:56 AM
A Post at CCForum:

"I just got the newest issue of Premiere magazine in the mail and was looking at their Best DVDs of 2005 section. One of their selections was "The Criterion Bressons" and towards the bottom of the blurb, they write, "Criterion has Bresson's Mouchette on tap for 2006. Keep 'em coming, guys.""
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 23, 2005, 04:39:41 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 29, 2005, 07:49:38 PM
Looks like one of the most famous Italian Neo Realist films is due for a release. Reports are going around that Criterion will release Rosselini's Rome, Open City very soon. The first source is Slate's "Movie Club" where Jonathan Rosenbaum dishes the following:

"Michelangelo Antonioni's Michelangelo Eye to Eye and Guy Maddin and Isabella Rossellini's My Dad Is 100 Years Old—two very singular shorts that I would bet most readers haven't even heard about...The latter film—Madden's supple mise en scène of Rossellini's heartfelt yet highly ambivalent effort to "place" her troublesome father Roberto in terms of film history, which she wrote, and in which she plays all the parts, including such figures as Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick—will most likely turn up as a DVD bonus (I've heard that Criterion's Open City is a distinct possibility)."

http://www.slate.com/id/2132498/entry/2133399/

Another reason to believe the hype is that Rossellini will celebrate his 100th birthday in 2006. Criterion in the past has released films according to a director's such birthday. I'd expect a major Rossellini release. Also, it should be noted that Billy Wilder too turns 100 in the summer of 2006. Let Double Indeminity rumors continue.

Also, in a side note, it has been confirmed that Criterion recently has interviewed Jeanne Moreau for a future release. What release, we don't know. We all should be grateful for Criterion getting word from the only woman in film even comparable to Louise Brooks. The rumored titles she could be speaking for are as follows:

Elevator to the Gallows
Les Amants
and more....


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on December 29, 2005, 08:09:38 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on December 29, 2005, 07:49:38 PM
Elevator to the Gallows

this would make me very happy. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 30, 2005, 05:38:11 PM
Nevermind the centennial birthdays of both Billy Wilder and Roberto Rossellini, it looks like 2006 will be the year of Louis Malle for Criterion. Numerous films of his have already gotten theatrical re-releases with Criterion DVD rumors on top of it. Now add one more title. Jenni Olson, of the San Francisco Bay Guardian is reporting that Criterion will release God's Country by Malle in '06.

Link: (scroll to bottom) http://www.sfbg.com/40/13/art_film_top10.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 03, 2006, 02:24:58 PM
The weakest set of releases yet from Criterion. Their April slate is very telling to how much pressure they are under to sell more discs. More re-issues than actual new releases. It is obvious Criterion is just relinquishing certain titles from the thresholds of their forbidding box sets to get more people to buy. What a fucking shame if this grows into a trend that will no doubt be oppressive to future titles.

Monterey Pop (single-disc edition)
SRP: $29.95

Jimi Plays Monterey/Shake! Otis at Monterey
SRP: $29.95

The 400 Blows -
SRP: $29.95

Elevator to the Gallows
SRP: $39.95

Harlan County, U.S.A. -
SRP: $39.95

Grey Gardens (two-disc edition)
SRP: $39.95
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on January 03, 2006, 08:01:48 PM
So, the April 400 Blows is the OOP one and the one from Antoine boxset?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on January 04, 2006, 03:43:35 PM
Well, the re-releases are discouraging, but I'm looking forward to Harlan County USA
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on January 07, 2006, 01:13:11 PM
Just a bit of a warning to all you blind buyers out there: Elevator To The Gallows has one, count 'em, ONE decent feature to it, and that's the Miles Davis score (which you can buy on its own). This is a very mediocre movie.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Astrostic on January 13, 2006, 12:48:27 AM
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22186

I know this has been all but confirmed by now, but just thought I would drop this in.



[concerning a conversation between Harry Knowles and Richard Linklater]

"He's also told me that FAST FOOD NATION is coming along great and at the same time he's working on the script for his next project - along with a Criterion Edition of DAZED & CONFUSED!!! That's the shit right there!"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on January 18, 2006, 11:39:24 PM
Elevator to the Gallows, Harlan County U.S.A.....great, great.....but what I want to know is this:

Why the fuck can I no longer get a deal on ANY Criterion title on amazon any more? They used to discount pretty good on pre-orders, new releases, and even the good selling catalogue stuff....now every Criterion disc is hiked up to list price.

I'm glad I got my Virgin Spring order in on the cheap....but, goddamn, this shit is gonna hurt if they keep it up.

Is it because Criterion is switching/switched hands?

Is it transisitory?

Anyone?

Bueller? Bueller?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 19, 2006, 01:31:41 AM
Quote from: john on January 18, 2006, 11:39:24 PM
Elevator to the Gallows, Harlan County U.S.A.....great, great.....but what I want to know is this:

Why the fuck can I no longer get a deal on ANY Criterion title on amazon any more? They used to discount pretty good on pre-orders, new releases, and even the good selling catalogue stuff....now every Criterion disc is hiked up to list price.

I'm glad I got my Virgin Spring order in on the cheap....but, goddamn, this shit is gonna hurt if they keep it up.

Is it because Criterion is switching/switched hands?

Is it transisitory?

Anyone?

Bueller? Bueller?

Criterion noticed your pain......

"A number of Criterion collectors who shop at Amazon.com have written in to let us know that Amazon is not currently offering its regular discount on Criterion Collection discs. We have no control over Amazon's pricing, but we do encourage customers to shop around, because there are plenty of good deals out there. Tower Records is offering 10 to 25 percent off most Criterion titles, and you'll find discounts of up to 30 percent on selected titles at Barnes&Noble.com. CriterionDVD.com is an entire online store dedicated to Criterion discs, with most priced at 25 to 28 percent off SRP. At DVDpricesearch.com, you can quickly compare prices and shipping rates at a number of leading online retailers, and one store that consistently stands out for great prices is DVD Planet, where the entire Criterion catalog is 35 percent off and shipping is free on orders over $25.

We recognize that Criterion discs are a significant investment, and we're determined to do what we can to help our customers build their collections. If you find a retailer you think is doing an especially good job supporting Criterion customers, please don't hesitate to let us know, so we can spread the word."

www.criterionco.com

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 01, 2006, 09:45:03 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on February 01, 2006, 11:23:34 PM
i almost cried
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 02, 2006, 01:14:38 AM
Quote from: samsong on February 01, 2006, 09:45:03 PM
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Rip off.  Get your act together, Criterion  :yabbse-thumbdown:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 02, 2006, 08:30:44 AM
oh didnt i tell you guys?  i'm a designer at criterion now.  (just kidding, but man.  that would be a dream, right?)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on February 02, 2006, 11:44:41 AM
Quote from: modage on February 02, 2006, 08:30:44 AM
(just kidding, but man.  that would be a dream, right?)

But then you spoilatar them all!

Unless you make deka-like caps of them.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 02, 2006, 12:05:07 PM
Quote from: Fernando on February 02, 2006, 11:44:41 AM
Unless you make deka-like caps of them.
then he'd Close-Uptar them all.. :yabbse-sad:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 07, 2006, 04:01:43 AM
MAY:

Viridiana
Late Spring
À nos amours
Harlan County USA
Grey Gardens 2-disc

Yep, I know. If June is to continue this bad trend it will be just two unannounced films plus two titles here. God forbid any Criterion title be released on schedule anymore.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on February 07, 2006, 01:20:41 PM
Hell yeah Late Spring.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on February 14, 2006, 04:19:56 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on February 14, 2006, 07:29:06 PM
Quote from: 03 on February 14, 2006, 04:19:56 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 17, 2006, 11:45:31 PM
any more news on the Godard titles: Pierrot le Fou and 2 or 3 Things?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 02, 2006, 06:56:26 PM
First, about the two Godard mentioned above, no word yet on either two. Criterion releases a few Godard a year and I think only 2 or 3 Things I Know About You is (of the two mentioned) even on the radar for a Criterion release. Checking Rialto release patterns is the best way to know what Godard we will see.

As for news, Criterion is continuing their releasing of US independent films. Coming this year (as confirmed by the recent Newsletter) will be 1995's Kicking and Screaming.

All brushing up on the title can be linked here:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113537/

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 02, 2006, 08:28:20 PM
I prefer the 10th anniversay remake.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 02, 2006, 09:43:03 PM
i got Pierrot from that long list you posted in Nov of last year:

PIERROT LE FOU (Godard, 1965) - playing at Pacific Film Archive, courtesy Janus Films/The Criterion Collection
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on March 09, 2006, 11:24:21 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 02, 2006, 06:56:26 PM


As for news, Criterion is continuing their releasing of US independent films. Coming this year (as confirmed by the recent Newsletter) will be 1995's Kicking and Screaming.

WHo cares about Kicking & Screaming? It's lacklustre at best. Even the director has declared that his newest film, The Squid and The WHale, his third feature, feels like his first film. If he's disavowing his previous work then so am I.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 16, 2006, 10:47:02 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 17, 2006, 04:45:16 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 17, 2006, 06:43:58 PM
I have not seen Equinox, but that cover has sparked my interest.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 21, 2006, 04:31:47 AM
According to Dvdaficionado.com Dazed and Confused Comes out June 6th
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on March 21, 2006, 11:58:00 AM
That Dazed and Confused cover is painful.  Like a piss-poor Ralph Steadman ripoff.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 22, 2006, 02:44:59 PM
I don't think it's that bad, I actually kind of like it.  It fits the nostalgiac mood of the film pretty well. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on April 13, 2006, 05:00:13 PM
#339:

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#340:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on April 13, 2006, 07:50:14 PM
Quote from: Cinephile on April 13, 2006, 05:00:13 PM
#339:

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Holy shit!  I wasn't expecting this!  And that is such a fucking perfect cover!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: godardian on April 13, 2006, 08:32:31 PM
I'm excited for both, and yes, the Yi Yi cover is gorgeous.

I learned all about Koko in my Physical Anthropology class last quarter, but I didn't know Barbet Schroeder had made a film about her.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on April 13, 2006, 09:37:38 PM
Who here has wached Yi Yi twice.

And why.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on April 15, 2006, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: Losing the Horse: on April 13, 2006, 09:37:38 PM
Who here has wached Yi Yi twice.
why, i!

Quote from: Losing the Horse: on April 13, 2006, 09:37:38 PM
And why.
why, i..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Flannery on April 22, 2006, 09:17:18 PM
Here's what else is coming in July

Olivier's Shakespeare
**SPECIALLY PRICED BOX SET**
Sir Laurence Olivier directed only five films in his sixty-year acting career, yet his three Shakespeare adaptations are still widely considered the definitive film adaptations: his thrilling directorial debut, Henry V, stunned 1944 audiences with its vivid Technicolor and full-throttle battle scenes; Hamlet, which won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Actor, in 1948, brought to stunning life literature's greatest protagonist; and his legendary Richard III, thought by many to feature Olivier's most magnetic performance. All three are presented for the first time together on DVD in this deluxe gift set.

Info:
Includes three classic features:
* Henry V
* Hamlet
* Richard III

Specially priced box set features:
* All high-definition digital transfers
* Audio commentaries by film historian Bruce Eder on Henry V and playwright and stage director Russell Lees on Richard III
* A 1966 BBC interview with Olivier, featured on Richard III
* Original theatrical trailers of Henry V and Richard III
* Galleries of production stills and posters on Henry V and Richard III

Title: Olivier's Shakespeare
CAT: CC1638D
UPC: 7-15515-01882-1
ISBN: 1-55940-986-X
SRP: $79.95
Prebook: 6/13/06
Street date: 7/18/06


A Canterbury Tale
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's beloved classic A Canterbury Tale is a profoundly personal journey to Powell's bucolic birthplace of Kent, England. Set amidst the tumult of the Second World War, the film follows three modern-day incarnations of Chaucer's pilgrims-a melancholy "landgirl," a plainspoken American GI, and a resourceful British sergeant-who are waylaid in the English countryside and forced to solve a bizarre village crime en route to the mythical town. A Canterbury Tale has acquired a following of devotees passionate enough to qualify as pilgrims themselves. 

Info:
* Written and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus)
* Starring Dennis Price (Kind Hearts and Coronets, Ten Little Indians)

Special double-disc set features:
* All-new high-definition digital transfer
* Scenes from Michael Powell's re-edited American version
* Audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie
* John Sweet: A Pilgrim's Return, a short documentary on actor John Sweet's 2001 return to Canterbury
* Humphrey Jennings's landmark documentary Listen to Britain
* Artist Victor Burgin's impressionistic video piece Listen to Britain, inspired by Jennings's film and A Canterbury Tale.

Title: A Canterbury Tale
CAT: CC1639D
UPC: 7-15515-01892-0
ISBN: 1-55940-987-8
SRP: $39.95
Prebook: 6/20/06
Street date: 7/25/06


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: life_boy on April 28, 2006, 09:09:08 AM
A Canterbury Tale cover is up......

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on May 07, 2006, 04:47:34 PM
so i hear Rohmer's Six Moral Tales are coming in a box set this august.

i'm there.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 17, 2006, 03:35:44 PM
Quote from: Cinephile on May 07, 2006, 04:47:34 PM
so i hear Rohmer's Six Moral Tales are coming in a box set this august.

i'm there.

Considering I already own a few of the films, I was on the fence with the box set. Now seeing the specs, this is a must buy.

* New, restored high-definition digital transfers supervised by Eric Rohmer
* Exclusive new video conversation with Eric Rohmer and Barbet Schroeder
* Short film: "Nadja in Paris"
* Short film: "Charlotte and Her Steak"
* Short film: "Une etudiante d'aujourd'hui"
* Short film: "The Camber"
* Short film: "Veronique and Her Dunce"
* Video afterword with filmmaker and writer Neil LaBute
* Original theatrical trailers
* A book featuring the original stories by Eric Rohmer
* A memoir from Nestor Almendros
* Six new essays
* Essay: "For a Talking Cinema" by Eric Rohmer

I really don't think I've ever seen a better line up of extras for a DVD. The inclusion of the original short stories by Rohmer is fabulous plus the memoir by Nestor Almendros. This is a must buy. I'm already saving money to get it the first day.

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Jordorowsky is back!

Also, there is word that that Criterion will indeed by releasing the newly re-mastered works of Alejandro Jodorowsky. The films are getting shown everyhere in the world (including Cannes) and all carry The Criterion Collection logo. Here some more information (including DVD release information):

"Stumbling upon a screening of Jodorowsky's "The Holy Mountain" in Madison last November, Bill Rouleau and Dan DuChaine, film buffs and owners of Rush-Mor Records in Milwaukee's absurdly hip South Side, decided to bring the film to town.

Rouleau and DuChaine began butting heads with ABKCO records and Criterion for several moths in order to obtain the print of the film and screen it here. After gaining the approval of Jodorowsky himself, the two acquired the film and secured the screen at the Union Theater for one night.
Before we received the print, the film had shown in Argentina, France and Sweden," says DuChaine. "Criterion, who now owns the distribution rights to the film, didn't want to send it back to the Midwest, so again we had to contact Jodorowsky himself. After showing him how enthusiastic we were about wanting to show the film, he gave us the thumbs up and got the film sent to us."

In 2007 The Criterion Collection will be releasing the film on DVD. "



Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on May 17, 2006, 05:51:38 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 17, 2006, 03:35:44 PM
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Jordorowsky is back!

Also, there is word that that Criterion will indeed by releasing the newly re-mastered works of Alejandro Jodorowsky. The films are getting shown everyhere in the world (including Cannes) and all carry The Criterion Collection logo. Here some more information (including DVD release information):

"Stumbling upon a screening of Jodorowsky's "The Holy Mountain" in Madison last November, Bill Rouleau and Dan DuChaine, film buffs and owners of Rush-Mor Records in Milwaukee's absurdly hip South Side, decided to bring the film to town.

Rouleau and DuChaine began butting heads with ABKCO records and Criterion for several moths in order to obtain the print of the film and screen it here. After gaining the approval of Jodorowsky himself, the two acquired the film and secured the screen at the Union Theater for one night.
Before we received the print, the film had shown in Argentina, France and Sweden," says DuChaine. "Criterion, who now owns the distribution rights to the film, didn't want to send it back to the Midwest, so again we had to contact Jodorowsky himself. After showing him how enthusiastic we were about wanting to show the film, he gave us the thumbs up and got the film sent to us."

In 2007 The Criterion Collection will be releasing the film on DVD. "





I hope that's true.  This site made me think otherwise: http://www.abkcofilms.com/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 18, 2006, 01:08:45 PM
OK, new looking website....new looking covers.....August titles all announced.

First, new cover:

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The august Titles are Seduced and Abandoned, (above) Kicking and Screaming and The Six Moral Tales by Eric Rohmer Boxset

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=349 - Kicking and Screaming

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=350 - Seduced and Abandoned

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=342 - The Six Moral Tales
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on May 18, 2006, 01:40:25 PM
wow, best cover yet.  mike allred designs for criterion now?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 18, 2006, 06:35:29 PM
Quote from: modage on May 18, 2006, 01:40:25 PM
wow, best cover yet.  mike alfred designs for criterion now?

Yes. Much more comic book looking than any other Criterion cover. Kicking and Screaming has a similiar (only small pic of it exists) feeling so we'll see if Criterion is capable of subtlety in this new format once the Rohmer covers hit.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on May 18, 2006, 10:21:18 PM
How is Kicking and Screaming? If I liked Squid and the Whale will I also like this one? From reading the description on the criterion website, it sounds interesting, mainly because I'm in that similar post-college what-to-do stage.

I like the redesigned website but I'm not too sure about the new covers (having that new logo and criterion collection on the left side) yet, wonder what the spine will look like.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: pete on May 19, 2006, 12:31:08 AM
losing the horse, good to know that you didn't dig Yiyi much either.  it was like magnolia on a tripod.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 19, 2006, 06:16:00 PM
All doubt of the new cover design is gone. These covers are gorgeous and shows the range Criterion is able to present with their diverse titles. Easily the most anticipated DVD set of the year for me.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on May 19, 2006, 08:00:30 PM
anyone else not a fan of the new logo?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 19, 2006, 08:09:47 PM
Quote from: samsong on May 19, 2006, 08:00:30 PM
anyone else not a fan of the new logo?

I probably wouldn't mind it if it was at the top like the old one.  I hope the C is not on the actual covers.  It feels like a network logo.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on May 19, 2006, 09:18:23 PM
the one in the corner of the rohmer box-set cover makes it look like he's eating a cartoon horseshoe.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on June 10, 2006, 01:35:57 PM
I hope they at least keep the criterion collection insignia down the spine.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 10, 2006, 09:20:14 PM
Randon news and rumors from the world of Criterion. Don't miss anything.

-The announcement in the June newsletter is: "Criterion Couture Coming Soon" A few other DVD companies have released apparrel so it looks like Criterion will also get into the game. Hope for Director/Film apparrel besides just general Criterion logo threads.

-USA Today recently reported that Stuart Cooper's cult hit Overlord will be released by Criterion in 2007.

-Clean, Shaven(1994) will be released by Criterion in the new future. It continues the 90s American Indie focus that Criterion has been doing for the last year. The director is Lodge H. Kerrigan, who directed Keane last year, one of the best films of 2005.

-With a Rialto release this past April, expect the Criterion DVD of Army of Shadows in 2007. Rialto theatrical releases usually take 8-9 months for a transition to Criterion release.

-Also, expect the release of Fanfan la Tulip in 2007 as well. Rialto will begin showing the film in July.

- Criteriondvd.com is reporting that Criterion will reissue Amarcord, The Third Man, Sanjuro, Yojimbo and Seven Samurai before the end of the years. That news is astounding because it is so many reissues for a short period of time and also focuses on titles (like The Third Man) that many feel have no reason to be re-done. This news item could also be false as it is known all these titles were first rumored on criterionforum.org and then appeared on criteriondvd.com right after. Was criteriondvd.com using rumors as a news item or just confirming the rumors? Who knows. Seven Samurai, Sanjuro and Yojimbo were confirmed for re-issue earlier in the year though.

- Expect The Spirit of the Beehive to be released before the end of the year.

- A source also reports that Criterion is working on Maysle's doc Meeting Marlon Brando currently.

That's all.


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 10, 2006, 10:37:29 PM
so there are no new prints, new extras or anything, they're just reissuing the titles?

i just bought Amarcord earlier this year. :yabbse-sad:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on June 10, 2006, 11:23:44 PM
Coming soon to Blu Ray and HD and perspective on the quantity of reissues versus the ability to see the movies.

I have a knack, an inborn, blessed be talent to purchase titles soon to be reissued.  I savor the fallen dollars.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 10, 2006, 11:34:16 PM
Quote from: bigideas on June 10, 2006, 10:37:29 PM
so there are no new prints, new extras or anything, they're just reissuing the titles?

i just bought Amarcord earlier this year. :yabbse-sad:

Sorry. Let me clarify that re-issue means new print, new extras and new everything. Seven Samurai has already been confirmed to be a 2 disc set.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 14, 2006, 11:36:09 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 10, 2006, 11:34:16 PM
Seven Samurai has already been confirmed to be a 2 disc set.

Actually its a 3-disc!!!!!!

The Spirit of the Beehive

http://www.image-entertainment.com/detail.cfm?productID=57582

Jigoku

http://www.image-entertainment.com/detail.cfm?productID=57584

Seven Samurai re-release 3-Discs

http://www.image-entertainment.com/detail.cfm?productID=57572

Amarcord re-release 2-Discs 

http://www.image-entertainment.com/detail.cfm?productID=57574

Brazil re-release individual

http://www.image-entertainment.com/detail.cfm?productID=57576

Brazil re-release 3-Discs

http://www.image-entertainment.com/detail.cfm?productID=57580
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on June 14, 2006, 11:47:10 AM
brazil... yay! is it in 16x9 anamorphic this time then? or is it in george lucas letterbox?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on June 14, 2006, 11:49:46 AM
i prefer the old Amarcord cover. the kids ruin the new one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on June 14, 2006, 12:25:26 PM
I'm digging the new Seven Samurai cover.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on June 14, 2006, 12:46:30 PM
Quote from: Walrus on June 14, 2006, 12:25:26 PM
I'm digging the new Seven Samurai cover.
when you say this i picture you as pierre delacroix.
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on June 14, 2006, 01:33:43 PM
Quote from: mogwai on June 14, 2006, 11:47:10 AM
brazil... yay! is it in 16x9 anamorphic this time then? or is it in george lucas letterbox?

Is anyone else going to just buy that 1-disc Brazil and leave the other 2 non-anamorphic discs alone?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on June 14, 2006, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: becksparrow on June 14, 2006, 01:33:43 PMIs anyone else going to just buy that 1-disc Brazil and leave the other 2 non-anamorphic discs alone?
what?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on June 14, 2006, 02:53:42 PM
yay, finally i will buy seven samurai.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 14, 2006, 03:29:49 PM
Quote from: mogwai on June 14, 2006, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: becksparrow on June 14, 2006, 01:33:43 PMIs anyone else going to just buy that 1-disc Brazil and leave the other 2 non-anamorphic discs alone?
what?

He means for those who already have the box set
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on June 14, 2006, 03:54:49 PM
what?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on June 14, 2006, 04:16:11 PM
exactly. i was wondering if there is a single disc version released. or there already is because people like me need to ask. :yabbse-sad:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on June 14, 2006, 04:25:19 PM
what?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 15, 2006, 03:34:53 PM
Holy Hell!!!! I just creamed my pants

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 15, 2006, 08:53:30 PM
Quote from: edison on June 15, 2006, 03:34:53 PM
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YES.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 15, 2006, 10:50:39 PM
they kept that one pretty much the same.

are there any new features on Playtime?

i paid a high price on eBay to get it 2 or 3 years ago.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 16, 2006, 12:33:38 AM
My excitement about Playtime was just kicked in the nads

Playtime special features
- Spectacular digital transfer, with restored image and sound and enhanced for 16x9 televisions
- Video introduction by writer, director and performer Terry Jones
- Cours du Soir, a 1967 short written by and starring Jacques Tati
- New and improved English subtitle translation

Same stuff, which really sucks, I guess there is not a whole lot of extra stuff about Tati. Could be saving most of it for the Traffic release at some point but it really does blow when every other re-release gets the 2-3 disc treatment.

Oh yeah, and if you go to the criterion website (http://criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=4) you will see that they accidently placed information about Heat and Dust, http://imdb.com/title/tt0084058/ , weird.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on June 16, 2006, 10:55:39 AM
On the first Criterion DVD of Play Time the video was cropped on all sides.  I bet this disc will correct that.

http://dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare2/playtiime.htm
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 16, 2006, 01:07:20 PM
Quote from: edison on June 16, 2006, 12:33:38 AM
My excitement about Playtime was just kicked in the nads

I figured those details were off.

SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES

All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer

Video introduction by writer, director, and performer Terry Jones

Selected scene commentary by film historian Philip Kemp

Au-delà de "Playtime," a short documentary featuring archival behind-the-scenes footage from the set

Tati Story, a short biographical film about Tati

"Jacques Tati in Monsieur Hulot's Work," a 1976 BBC Omnibus program featuring Tati

Rare audio interview with Tati from the U.S. debut of Playtime at the 1972 San Francisco International Film Festival

Video interview with script supervisor Sylvette Baudrot

Cours du soir, a 1967 short film written by and starring Tati

Alternate international soundtrack

New and improved English subtitle translation

PLUS: A new essay by Jonathan Rosenbaum
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 16, 2006, 07:55:15 PM
and thats why one always has to wait until criterion updates their site before one opens their big fat mouth.....awesome specs, can't wait
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 17, 2006, 04:31:44 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 16, 2006, 01:07:20 PM
Quote from: edison on June 16, 2006, 12:33:38 AM
My excitement about Playtime was just kicked in the nads

I figured those details were off.

SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES

All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer

Video introduction by writer, director, and performer Terry Jones

Selected scene commentary by film historian Philip Kemp

Au-delà de "Playtime," a short documentary featuring archival behind-the-scenes footage from the set

Tati Story, a short biographical film about Tati

"Jacques Tati in Monsieur Hulot's Work," a 1976 BBC Omnibus program featuring Tati

Rare audio interview with Tati from the U.S. debut of Playtime at the 1972 San Francisco International Film Festival

Video interview with script supervisor Sylvette Baudrot

Cours du soir, a 1967 short film written by and starring Tati

Alternate international soundtrack

New and improved English subtitle translation

PLUS: A new essay by Jonathan Rosenbaum


YES.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 17, 2006, 10:46:24 PM
from now on i'm going to have to stay away from barebones Criterions if they've been out a while
[see Amarcord re-release]

i think i'm going to have to buy this new Playtime edition though.

we need a Criterion review thread (unless i'm looking over one). we have this thread that builds up all the anticipation and then no one says what they think about it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 17, 2006, 11:42:18 PM
Quote from: bigideas on June 17, 2006, 10:46:24 PM
we need a Criterion review thread (unless i'm looking over one). we have this thread that builds up all the anticipation and then no one says what they think about it.

A few reviews have been posted on this thread so I don't know if another thread is really necessary. If you want, I could follow the output of reviews with every new release and post links on this thread for everyone.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 18, 2006, 01:34:34 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 17, 2006, 11:42:18 PM
Quote from: bigideas on June 17, 2006, 10:46:24 PM
we need a Criterion review thread (unless i'm looking over one). we have this thread that builds up all the anticipation and then no one says what they think about it.

A few reviews have been posted on this thread so I don't know if another thread is really necessary. If you want, I could follow the output of reviews with every new release and post links on this thread for everyone.

that seems like it would be a lot of work, but if you want to do it that would be cool.

what did everyone who bought the Shoot the Piano Player release think?
i have the Fox Lorber and love the film, i just haven't gotten around to getting it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 25, 2006, 10:25:36 PM
Big Ideas,

Ignore the Fox Lorber DVD. They were excellent for putting out the movies but notorious for their mediocre quality. The only major film they did release that stands as having a good look is Godard's My Life to Live.



But, the big news is The Double Life of Veronique will be released by Criterion. Someone sent a question to JM on Kieslowski and got this reply:

"We are actually currently working on a Double Life of Veronique release. As a lot of work still needs to be done, we do not currently have and estimated release date. If you check the "Coming Soon" page on our website you can see planned future release dates once they have been determined. I have provided a link to this page below."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on June 28, 2006, 01:01:18 PM
My main incentive towards purchasing a Region 2 player just became my most anticipated dvd of the year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on June 29, 2006, 06:19:02 AM
NEWSFLASH: ANY DVD PLAYER CAN BE MADE REGION FREE.

"how?" you ask,
"but region code encryption is more unbreakable than a twinky!!" you exclaim,
"MY GOD WHAT WIZARDRY IS THIS?!!" calm down.

let's say you own a home theatre system manufactured by Sony, named Sony Home Theatre System DAV-BC150. the "internets" enable you to apply this search string: "region free DAV-BC150" ok so that's a bad example. it's already region free. let's just search for "region free codes"... what is this that comes up? a million sites devoted to unlocking dvd players??

"but my dvd player is too old to even play DVDs!" buy a new one for $50 or less. now, prepare yourself, for it will be obvious to even the most dim-witted individual with an advanced degree in hyperbolic topology..

you have now stumbled into the third dimension
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 10, 2006, 04:23:03 PM
From The Digital Bits:

Criterion is hinting in their latest e-mail newsletter that their first titles from director Krzysztof Kieslowski will become part of the Collection this fall.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 10, 2006, 05:04:31 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on July 10, 2006, 06:15:31 PM
i just got word, guys! this fall KIESLOWSKI is coming to criterion collection!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 10, 2006, 10:36:13 PM
Quote from: Cinephile on July 10, 2006, 06:15:31 PM
i just got word, guys! this fall KIESLOWSKI is coming to criterion collection!

Its more credible when Koko says it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 12, 2006, 11:35:01 AM
Yea, the rare time Macguffin and others pop their head in to give news, it becomes the non-news event of the entire thread. Discussion is going on at the Criterion board whether they will stop with The Double Life of Veronique or continue to release titles like The Decalogue and other early works. The Three Colors Trilogy is considered the only definitive DVD for Kieslowski out there.


In actual news, Roger Ebert confirmed in his latest Great Movies article that Criterion will release the classic Italian film, Cabira(1914) No date on exactly when they will.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 12, 2006, 12:23:22 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 25, 2006, 10:25:36 PM"We are actually currently working on a Double Life of Veronique release. As a lot of work still needs to be done, we do not currently have and estimated release date. If you check the "Coming Soon" page on our website you can see planned future release dates once they have been determined. I have provided a link to this page below."

Quote from: MacGuffin on July 10, 2006, 04:23:03 PM
From The Digital Bits:

Criterion is hinting in their latest e-mail newsletter that their first titles from director Krzysztof Kieslowski will become part of the Collection this fall.

Sorry. Thought I was trying to help.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 12, 2006, 12:26:34 PM
Aw. I take it back.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on July 12, 2006, 01:13:18 PM
We can probably expect an Army of Shadows DVD release sometime soon, right? 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 12, 2006, 03:09:23 PM
Well, I believe Rialto re-released it around April. The Criterion transition usually takes 8-9 months so I'm expecting late this year or early next year. The disc could be delayed a little longer if they choose to release a special edition.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 13, 2006, 09:53:37 PM
Double Life Of Veronique R2 dvd is good. I'm sure it will be the same as the Criterion transfer, but I have yet again fucked myself out of potential good extras, covers, and essays, by impatiently purchasing London-based discs.

Anyway, if the BFI/NFT/Rialto release strategy as in Army Of Shadows is any indication, we can expect Criterion to put out Rivette's Paris Belongs To Us and Celine And Julie Go Boating in the near future, as I (like the materialist little monkey I am) will be buying the BFI's versions of them this fall -- so you know that automatically means I will probably get screwed with a double-dip, for no other reason than being a loyal Criterion completist (although the 10 minute Schrader intro to the CC Pickpocket seemed like a good reason to lay down an extra $40...).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 17, 2006, 05:42:08 PM
Criterion continues to introduce more directors. Lodge Kerrigan was announced already, but October will bring another new one in Alfonso Cuarón. As far as releases go, all are potential rentals with Hands Over The City as the only one I may buy.

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the links:

Sólo con tu pareja (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=353)

Hands Over the City (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=355)

Clean Shaven (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=354)

Sweetie (http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=356)

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 28, 2006, 10:54:22 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on August 03, 2006, 09:08:49 AM
Oh god I hope Criterion makes Kieslowski a regular director. Double Life of Veronique was fantastic though.

If they made double-disc sets of that and Blind Chance, and, what the hell, released them at the same time, I'd cream three pairs of pants.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on August 04, 2006, 12:56:11 AM
Quote from: Chest Rockwell on August 03, 2006, 09:08:49 AM
Oh god I hope Criterion makes Kieslowski a regular director. Double Life of Veronique was fantastic though.

If they made double-disc sets of that and Blind Chance, and, what the hell, released them at the same time, I'd cream three pairs of pants.

Quote from: in the "notes from sexual intercourse thread," Chest Rockwell on December 03, 2004, 09:11:40 PM
On to other things, I've noticed it's a big hassle to cum in your pants. I was sucking her tits and got her to react, and for some reason the pleasure really turned me on. I had to keep taking breathers to suppress the incoming ejaculation, but eventually I wasn't able to hold it in any longer and creamed my pants

seriously, dude. you need to learn to control yourself.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 04, 2006, 01:03:00 AM
Quote from: bonanzataz on August 04, 2006, 12:56:11 AMseriously, dude. you need to learn to control yourself.
Chest Rockwell is back. he can cream wherever he wants. :onfire:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on August 04, 2006, 01:14:07 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 04, 2006, 01:55:48 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 04, 2006, 01:58:47 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on August 04, 2006, 08:52:45 AM
C'mon guys, you're thinking small. Give me some credit.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 07, 2006, 08:38:01 PM
Quote from: Pubrick on August 04, 2006, 01:58:47 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on August 07, 2006, 08:49:28 PM
Do you folks think it's worth it to buy the new Brazil? Hmmmm?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on August 10, 2006, 11:28:41 AM
I'm bored and nobody's written nething new or interesting so here out of previous boredom is my criterion collages of spines 1- 350!

One day, i'll own them all, one day!

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Well, its a bit cramped but meh!

WOOOOOP! can't wait for the new transfer of Amarcord!!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sunrise on August 10, 2006, 02:57:00 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on August 07, 2006, 08:49:28 PMDo you folks think it's worth it to buy the new Brazil? Hmmmm?

If you already own the original release, just get the single-disc with the new transfer. Absolutely buy the new 3-disc set if the original isn't in your library. But if you don't own the original 3-disc set in the first place...what's wrong?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 14, 2006, 07:30:43 PM
November Criterions and they are fantastic!!

All of them have beautiful covers

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 14, 2006, 10:27:41 PM
great covers!
The Fallen Idol... so good.
i want Mouchette.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 14, 2006, 10:38:01 PM
Oh man, Pandora's Box.....

Louise Brooks makes her major DVD debut. I can only imagine how great the features will be.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 14, 2006, 11:08:24 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on August 14, 2006, 10:38:01 PM
Oh man, Pandora's Box.....

Louise Brooks makes her major DVD debut. I can only imagine how great the features will be.

I'll answer my own post

New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the definitive Munich Film Museum restoration 

Four different musical scores, each with its own unique stylistic interpretation of the film

Audio commentary by film scholars Thomas Elsaesser and Mary Ann Doane

Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu, a 1998 documentary

Lulu in Berlin (48 minutes), a rare 1971 interview with Brooks by verite documentarian Richard Leacock 

A new video interview with Leacock

A new interview with G. W. Pabst's son, Michael

New and improved English subtitle translation

PLUS: A book including Kenneth Tynan's famous essay "The Girl in the Black Helmet," a chapter from Louise Brooks's evocative memoir discussing her relationship with Pabst, and a new essay by film critic J. Hoberman 

(Better than I expected!)

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on August 15, 2006, 09:55:18 AM
I would have expected a better cover for Double Life (it's not bad, mind you), but I'll still buy it the day it comes out.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on August 15, 2006, 10:54:29 AM
Quote from: Chest Rockwell on August 15, 2006, 09:55:18 AM
I would have expected a better cover for Double Life (it's not bad, mind you), but I'll still buy it the day it comes out.

I will have to agree with you on that. Especially the typography really bothers me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 21, 2006, 01:00:39 AM
DVDBeaver comparison of new Seven Samurai and old discs (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare7/sevensamurai.htm)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 31, 2006, 12:15:53 AM
http://store.prostores.com/servlet/criterionco/StoreFront

This is the 50 film box set they alluded to in a past newsletter.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on August 31, 2006, 07:02:29 AM
If that wasn't like half the money I made over the summer then I'd be all over that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 18, 2006, 02:17:32 PM
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"Here is an open-ended film, with no plot we can see, no end that we can see, and action we can't follow," frets a sound man in William Greaves's one-of-a-kind fiction/documentary hybrid Symbiopsychotaxiplasm Take One. Director Greaves presides over his beleaguered film crew in New York's Central Park in 1968, leaving them to try to glean what kind of movie they're making from what they're seeing: a strange, bickering couple enacting a break-up scenario over and over, a documentary crew filming a crew filming the crew, locals wandering casually into the frame. Multilayered and wildly entertaining, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm Take One defies easy description yet remains one of the most tightly focused movies ever made about making movies. Criterion presents this long-unreleased gem in a special two-disc edition, along with its sequel, made thirty-five years later, which revisits the same "characters" and further blurs the line between reality and fiction.


Re-Release with new documentary The Beales of Grey Gardens
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on September 19, 2006, 02:48:12 AM
Quote from: edison on September 18, 2006, 02:17:32 PM
Symbiopsychotaxiplasm
i had never heard of that film. i feel like such a fool.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 19, 2006, 04:04:45 AM
I mentioned it some pages ago as coming. As far as December goes, I'm grateful for the titles. I won't have to kill my bank account.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on September 25, 2006, 12:22:46 PM
I was looking at the 50 Years of Janus Films series that will soon be a-coming to the Brattle Theatre and for lots of the films it said things like 'brand new transfer' or 'newly restored.' Some of these were 'The Rules of the Game' and 'The Seventh Seal.' Does that mean even more Criterion Rereleases are in the works?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 25, 2006, 02:02:41 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on September 25, 2006, 12:22:46 PM
I was looking at the 50 Years of Janus Films series that will soon be a-coming to the Brattle Theatre and for lots of the films it said things like 'brand new transfer' or 'newly restored.' Some of these were 'The Rules of the Game' and 'The Seventh Seal.' Does that mean even more Criterion Rereleases are in the works?

Not necessarily. The Janus book implies so many films not even released by Criterion that its obvious Criterion won't be running to catch up with all the titles anytime soon. I think that also means they won't be trying to reissue every film that got a brand new transfer. There is reason to re-issue the spotty version of The Seventh Seal that they released, but the Rules of the Game still stands up. Plus there is little dialogue in either film getting a re release anyways. Usually the rumor circuits pick up the titles before they become likely.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 26, 2006, 08:16:09 PM
How 'Seven Samurai' was saved
By Todd Leopold
CNN

(CNN) -- The process of restoring a classic film -- indeed a film considered one of the greatest in movie history -- conjures up the old joke about how to feed a hungry lion.

The answer: very carefully.

Such was the challenge to the folks at the Criterion Collection when they embarked on a project to reissue Akira Kurosawa's 1954 work "Seven Samurai." The film had been the second the company had ever released on DVD, in 1998, in an edition that duplicated a version the company had put out in the now-defunct laserdisc format.

But technology had greatly improved in the ensuing decade, and when the opportunity came to clean up a release that Criterion executive producer Kim Hendrickson describes as "substandard" by the company's lights, they dove in.

"It was a huge opportunity to tackle a great film," she said.

Not that it was easy.

"Samurai" is one of Kurosawa's masterpieces, a 207-minute epic of 16th-century Japan. Villagers, terrorized by bandits, asks an old samurai if he'll defend their town. He finds six other samurai -- as well as an apprentice -- and the group does battle with the bandits.

The simple plot doesn't do justice to the movie, which includes an energetic and almost feral performance by Toshiro Mifune and concludes with a messy, gloriously shot and edited confrontation in the rain.

"Complicated tracking shots compete with equally elaborate and fast-paced editing to create a film whose constant prevailing tempo is that of war punctuated by ever shorter intervals of peace," wrote film historian David Cook in "A History of Narrative Film," describing "Samurai" as "a stunning achievement."

The film inspired "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), along with a number of other American (and spaghetti) Westerns.

"This is a special film," said Lee Kline, the technical director on the "Samurai" reissue, which came out at the beginning of September.

But special or not, it had been more than a half-century since "Samurai" was made, and the original negative -- the source material for printing the finished product on celluloid -- was missing.

To begin the process, Criterion located an early negative and an early positive and determined the positive was the closest to the original. So the company made a new negative, using "Wetgate processing," a chemical system that fills in flaws in the original material.

That was just for starters. The technical team had to cope with the fact that the positive had shrunk, meaning that light could get in around the edges of the frame; that scenes contained black frames or missing frames, making transitions jarring; even that the original mono soundtrack had to be restored. (Click here for before-and-after versions of frame details.)

Some issues were dealt with through technology; others took painstaking research, as with a search to find existing versions of the film's shots without the black frames.

In some cases, the Criterion crew had to ask itself what the filmmaker intended. (Kurosawa died in 1998.) One scene shows a very obvious hair at the top of the frame, a hair that probably existed in Kurosawa's camera -- and has been seen in the film since its release.

"They opted not to reshoot, and we had to honor that," Kline said. The crew is constantly asking itself, he said, "When we fix something, are we doing something we shouldn't do?"

The result -- which took two years and thousands of hours -- has earned raves from cinephiles. "This is my vote for release of the year," wrote reviewer Pat Wahlquist on HomeTheaterForum.comexternal link.

Kline said he is pleased as well, though he always wishes he had more time.

"For the most part, you wish you had a few more weeks," he said. "People are used to pristine. But if we did that, we'd never get it out."

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on September 26, 2006, 08:31:49 PM
Quote from: edison on September 26, 2006, 08:16:09 PM
How 'Seven Samurai' was saved
By Todd Leopold
CNN

(CNN) -- The process of restoring a classic film -- indeed a film considered one of the greatest in movie history -- conjures up the old joke about how to feed a hungry lion.

The answer: very carefully.

Such was the challenge to the folks at the Criterion Collection when they embarked on a project to reissue Akira Kurosawa's 1954 work "Seven Samurai." The film had been the second the company had ever released on DVD, in 1998, in an edition that duplicated a version the company had put out in the now-defunct laserdisc format.

But technology had greatly improved in the ensuing decade, and when the opportunity came to clean up a release that Criterion executive producer Kim Hendrickson describes as "substandard" by the company's lights, they dove in.

"It was a huge opportunity to tackle a great film," she said.

Not that it was easy.

"Samurai" is one of Kurosawa's masterpieces, a 207-minute epic of 16th-century Japan. Villagers, terrorized by bandits, asks an old samurai if he'll defend their town. He finds six other samurai -- as well as an apprentice -- and the group does battle with the bandits.

The simple plot doesn't do justice to the movie, which includes an energetic and almost feral performance by Toshiro Mifune and concludes with a messy, gloriously shot and edited confrontation in the rain.

"Complicated tracking shots compete with equally elaborate and fast-paced editing to create a film whose constant prevailing tempo is that of war punctuated by ever shorter intervals of peace," wrote film historian David Cook in "A History of Narrative Film," describing "Samurai" as "a stunning achievement."

The film inspired "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), along with a number of other American (and spaghetti) Westerns.

"This is a special film," said Lee Kline, the technical director on the "Samurai" reissue, which came out at the beginning of September.

But special or not, it had been more than a half-century since "Samurai" was made, and the original negative -- the source material for printing the finished product on celluloid -- was missing.

To begin the process, Criterion located an early negative and an early positive and determined the positive was the closest to the original. So the company made a new negative, using "Wetgate processing," a chemical system that fills in flaws in the original material.

That was just for starters. The technical team had to cope with the fact that the positive had shrunk, meaning that light could get in around the edges of the frame; that scenes contained black frames or missing frames, making transitions jarring; even that the original mono soundtrack had to be restored. (Click here for before-and-after versions of frame details.)

Some issues were dealt with through technology; others took painstaking research, as with a search to find existing versions of the film's shots without the black frames.

In some cases, the Criterion crew had to ask itself what the filmmaker intended. (Kurosawa died in 1998.) One scene shows a very obvious hair at the top of the frame, a hair that probably existed in Kurosawa's camera -- and has been seen in the film since its release.

"They opted not to reshoot, and we had to honor that," Kline said. The crew is constantly asking itself, he said, "When we fix something, are we doing something we shouldn't do?"

The result -- which took two years and thousands of hours -- has earned raves from cinephiles. "This is my vote for release of the year," wrote reviewer Pat Wahlquist on HomeTheaterForum.comexternal link.

Kline said he is pleased as well, though he always wishes he had more time.

"For the most part, you wish you had a few more weeks," he said. "People are used to pristine. But if we did that, we'd never get it out."



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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 05, 2006, 09:58:40 PM
From www.fangoria.com

Fango just got the scoop that Criterion will release a trio of genre movies from veteran producer Richard Gordon and one by his brother Alex in either a pair of double-features or a four-disc set in January. Two of the films, 1958's THE HAUNTED STRANGLER and 1962's CORRIDORS OF BLOOD, star Boris Karloff; the other duo—1959's FIRST MAN INTO SPACE and Alex's THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE—are more sci-fi-oriented but still contain monstrous elements. All the discs will feature restored transfers, and the supplements are as follows:

• Audio commentary on STRANGLER by Richard and Alex Gordon and horror historian/Fango scribe Tom Weaver
• Audio commentary on CORRIDORS by Richard, actress Yvonne Romain and Weaver
• Audio commentary on FIRST MAN by Richard and Weaver
• Audio commentary on ATOMIC by Alex and Weaver
• Making-of featurettes on all four films
• Featurette on CORRIDORS' censored footage
• Liner notes/Fango article by John Croydon with STRANGLER and CORRIDORS
• Trailers, radio spots, etc.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 05, 2006, 11:16:53 PM
Yea, this was coming. The news has been out for a while. Everyone has given a collective "so what" responce. I don't think anyone cares and it seems like no one thinks this is Criterion-worthy, especially considering Eclipse is in near future. But, that's the greater question. With Eclipse coming, why have Criterion release it? Speculation is that Eclipse may be a bust. It was supposed to debut last year and again this October, so the rumors said. Nada so far. Barely a hint from Criterion at all. Who knows sports fans, a beloved second line could be hitting the bench before it even suited up.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on October 11, 2006, 01:33:01 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on October 05, 2006, 11:16:53 PM
Yea, this was coming. The news has been out for a while. Everyone has given a collective "so what" responce. I don't think anyone cares and it seems like no one thinks this is Criterion-worthy, especially considering Eclipse is in near future. But, that's the greater question. With Eclipse coming, why have Criterion release it? Speculation is that Eclipse may be a bust. It was supposed to debut last year and again this October, so the rumors said. Nada so far. Barely a hint from Criterion at all. Who knows sports fans, a beloved second line could be hitting the bench before it even suited up.

I thought it was all but official that Eclipse is defunct in the wake of the Image Entertainment buyout, and the reason Criterion has released Equinox, Jigoku, and now these films is precisely for that reason.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 11, 2006, 10:18:35 AM
It's almost defunct. Sources still say the label is only on the backburner, but yea, it doesn't look very good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on October 11, 2006, 08:54:05 PM
I say Criterion should just keep putting out the odd cult piece every month or so. Add to the release calender instead of spreading their efforts across two labels. Either way we get the films, in new transfers, with lots of criterion quality extras. what's the need for a sub-label except to dillute the brand.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 11, 2006, 09:46:32 PM
Quote from: analogzombie on October 11, 2006, 08:54:05 PM
I say Criterion should just keep putting out the odd cult piece every month or so. Add to the release calender instead of spreading their efforts across two labels. Either way we get the films, in new transfers, with lots of criterion quality extras. what's the need for a sub-label except to dillute the brand.

Yes.
Bring on Monster Squad - The Director's Cut
:)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 11, 2006, 10:05:33 PM
Quote from: analogzombie on October 11, 2006, 08:54:05 PM
I say Criterion should just keep putting out the odd cult piece every month or so. Add to the release calender instead of spreading their efforts across two labels. Either way we get the films, in new transfers, with lots of criterion quality extras. what's the need for a sub-label except to dillute the brand.

They won't increase the number of DVDs a month. They want the label to be a premiere collection. If they increase the number of DVDs they release, people take less notice of each individual release and assume they are just trying to cover all bases of the film market. That's why the Eclipse label made so much sense. Let the genre and cults get their own label and then allow Criterion to finally release some Max Ophuls.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 12, 2006, 11:47:25 PM
From Oct newsletter
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49th Parallel is coming soon it seems
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 17, 2006, 12:17:14 PM
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Richie Gordon specs up. It's official. At least the cover is decent, but $80 I will not fork over. Genre geeks pervail!

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/boxed_set.asp?id=364
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 17, 2006, 07:49:09 PM
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Mouchette coming: JANUARY

Samsong coming: NOW
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 18, 2006, 03:26:19 PM
As indicated above, the long anticipated release of Robert Bresson's Mouchette headlines the January slate for Criterion. Added is the re-release of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo and Sanjuro! Both can be bought in a box or separately. Then, finally, is Allison Ander's debut Border Radio.

For those who care, yes, the Richard Gordon set is still on tap.

Yojimbo: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=52

Sanjuro: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=53

Mouchette: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=363

Border Radio: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=362

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: gob on October 18, 2006, 03:28:17 PM
I knew there was a reason I hadn't bought Yojimbo and Sanjuro yet. Huzzah.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on October 18, 2006, 04:53:32 PM
this has probably been said a million times, but fuck this new design. the awkward C and intrusive labelling is ruining the covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on October 18, 2006, 04:56:07 PM
agreed. they're losing their touch. even the Mouchette cover would be so much better if it didn't look like the awkward C was about to have a really big lunch..

Quote from: Cinephile on October 17, 2006, 07:49:09 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on October 18, 2006, 05:17:17 PM
I don't mind the side-label so much. I do mind the pacman peek-a-boo.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 19, 2006, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: flagpolespecial on October 19, 2006, 07:49:04 PM
i don't mind the new design that much. but why are there guns on the cover of yojimbo? have i completely misremembered that movie or what?

The villian wields a pistol.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on October 19, 2006, 10:19:34 PM
genres are for nerds!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 20, 2006, 02:47:43 AM
Quote from: flagpolespecial on October 19, 2006, 09:36:47 PM
artwork for border radio is up.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on October 23, 2006, 03:03:25 PM
Janus Presents 50 Years of Foreign Films

You need only hear their last names Bergman, Fellini, Truffaut, Kurosawa to know you're in the company of the giants of international cinema. The pioneering distributor that has kept good company with these and other premier filmmakers is celebrating half a century of foreign classics with Tuesday's release of the mammoth DVD collection "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films."

The set gathers 50 DVDs of films Janus has brought to U.S. audiences, among them Ingmar Bergman's "The Virgin Spring" and "Wild Strawberries," Federico Fellini's "The White Sheik" and "La Strada" Francois Truffaut's "The Four Hundred Blows" and "Jules and Jim" and Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon" and "Seven Samurai."

The set comes with a 240-page book with background on the movies and Janus Films, including an essay of appreciation by Martin Scorsese.

"We wanted to put something up on the shelves to really get a sense of what that film heritage means," said Peter Becker, president of DVD label Criterion, the sister company of Janus. "It's so staggeringly impressive, the group of films that this company over the course of 50 years had the honor and responsibility of representing here in the U.S."

Other films in the set include Alfred Hitchcock's "The Lady Vanishes" and "The Thirty-Nine Steps" Luis Bunuel's "Viridiana," Jean Renoir's "The Rules of the Game" Sergei Eisenstein's "Alexander Nevsky," Fritz Lang's "M," Yasujiro Ozu's "Floating Weeds" and Marcel Camus' "Black Orpheus."

The set is expensive, with a list price of $850, though it's available in the $600 to $650 range at various online retailers, including Janus' own Web site. Given the breadth of the package, it works out to a bargain price of $12 to $13 a film, said Becker and Jonathan Turell, managing director of Janus Films and chief executive officer of Criterion.

Most films in the set are available separately in Criterion editions. The "Essential Art House" versions are just the movies, though, without the audio commentaries, background documentaries and other extras in the elaborate Criterion releases.

"We didn't make it for the true Criterion fan. It wasn't our goal for the people who had 80 percent of the films to make them buy this to get the other 20 percent," Turell said.

Criterion will continue to release its own editions of films in the "Essential Art House" set, Turell said. The set was created for cinema lovers who want an instant collection of some of the world's greatest films, Turell and Becker said.

Janus was founded in 1956 by Bryant Haliday and Cyrus Harvey, who had begun showing foreign films a few years earlier at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Mass. They quickly established Janus as the top domestic distributor of overseas cinema, releasing films by Bergman, Fellini, Michelangelo Antonioni and Andrzej Wajda.

Saul Turell and William Becker, fathers of Janus Films' current caretakers, bought the company in 1965, continuing to release new foreign films as well as acquiring classics from decades past for the Janus library.

"Essential Art House" features three documentaries made by Saul Turell, "The Great Chase" presenting classic pursuit sequences from silent films; "The Love Goddesses," examining sexy screen sirens; and the portrait "Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist."

Selections from the company's catalog have been playing in a Janus Films retrospective at New York's Lincoln Center. A Janus retrospective opens Wednesday at Cambridge's Brattle, with similar Janus film series touring through next year in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Toronto and other cities.

One of the hardest tasks in assembling the set was narrowing the film selection down from about 90 Janus titles initially considered for the package, Becker and Turell said.

"You never want to leave any of your children out, but it was easier since we weren't putting the children up for adoption. The films we didn't include were still in the library," Turell said. "I haven't lost any sleep thinking, oh my God, `Lord of the Flies' isn't in here, `Three Penny Opera' isn't in here.

"It's not that this list is the 50 greatest. It's a great introduction to some of the greatest movies of all time."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 02, 2006, 07:10:22 PM
They finally jump on the blog bandwagon:

http://www.criterionco.com/blog/index.html

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on November 03, 2006, 06:44:01 AM
As cool as it is, all I'm seeing is people's hopes being crushed every time they mention a movie that they don't end up releasing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: gob on November 03, 2006, 12:10:56 PM
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I'm heavily considering this for Christmas...

To anyone that owns it, is there enough to justify multiple double dipping? I've got 8 of the films already but it's so enticing...

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on November 03, 2006, 12:13:57 PM
The book that comes along is a great read with awesome photography, I only previously owned two or three so i think it was worth it, but...the lack of special features is shitty.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 03, 2006, 12:17:36 PM
Quote from: gob on November 03, 2006, 12:10:56 PMTo anyone that owns it, is there enough to justify multiple double dipping? I've got 8 of the films already but it's so enticing...

Quote from: MacGuffin on October 23, 2006, 03:03:25 PM
Most films in the set are available separately in Criterion editions. The "Essential Art House" versions are just the movies, though, without the audio commentaries, background documentaries and other extras in the elaborate Criterion releases.

"We didn't make it for the true Criterion fan. It wasn't our goal for the people who had 80 percent of the films to make them buy this to get the other 20 percent," Turell said.

Criterion will continue to release its own editions of films in the "Essential Art House" set, Turell said. The set was created for cinema lovers who want an instant collection of some of the world's greatest films, Turell and Becker said.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: gob on November 03, 2006, 02:49:19 PM
Might just get the book and then get the dvds of these movies as and when as I'm a whore for special features.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 04, 2006, 11:07:10 AM
Quote from: edison on November 02, 2006, 07:10:22 PM
They finally jump on the blog bandwagon:

http://www.criterionco.com/blog/index.html



And (so far) it's a good blog. They promise updates twice a week and recently did a great entry on the battle between HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray Disc and why Criterion stays out of the battle. The posts are candid and thoughtful and try to deal with the questions Jon Mulvaney ignores.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 06, 2006, 04:47:28 PM
From criterionforum.com -

At a lecture last Friday evening on Cinema Nova, Udigrudi and Tropicalia, NYU Professor Robert Stam mentioned that Criterion will be releasing Macunaíma, the 1969 Cinema Novo classic by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. He showed clips from a beautifully restored DVD copy of the film that he said was given to him by the family of the filmmaker.

Stam is a reliable source as he has provided commentaries for the Criterion edition of Contempt and an interview for Jules and Jim. He mentioned that every time he's worked with Criterion he's pressured them to release Macunaíma, and it looks as if they've come around.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on November 06, 2006, 07:32:41 PM
Quote from: edison on November 06, 2006, 04:47:28 PM
From criterionforum.com -

At a lecture last Friday evening on Cinema Nova, Udigrudi and Tropicalia, NYU Professor Robert Stam mentioned that Criterion will be releasing Macunaíma, the 1969 Cinema Novo classic by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. He showed clips from a beautifully restored DVD copy of the film that he said was given to him by the family of the filmmaker.

Stam is a reliable source as he has provided commentaries for the Criterion edition of Contempt and an interview for Jules and Jim. He mentioned that every time he's worked with Criterion he's pressured them to release Macunaíma, and it looks as if they've come around.


This makes me very happy. Now all they have to do is release 'Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol' and all will be well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 07, 2006, 01:15:02 AM
New DVDs: Formidable 50: A DVD Collection Drawn From the Janus Vaults
Source: New York Times

In 1909 P. F. Collier & Son published a 50-volume set of the world's great literature as chosen by Charles William Eliot, the president of Harvard. For the ambitious, go-getting Americans of the time, always eager to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, the collection became an immediate success, and Mr. Eliot's "five-foot shelf" found a place in countless American homes as it was published and republished over much of the 20th century.

Almost 100 years later, the Criterion Collection has issued a parallel compilation, "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films." Though it requires significantly less shelf space (about three and a half inches), this collection is just as useful as Mr. Eliot's for cinematically curious Americans. Packaged in a brown fabric binder, the set includes an album of 50 DVDs drawn from the holdings of Janus Films, the distinguished distribution company founded in 1956, as well as a 240-page book of notes, credits and stills on all 50 titles.

Janus Films does not have quite the clout of Harvard, but it says a lot about the central role Janus has played in American film culture that the selections made by a modestly staffed for-profit distribution house have come to assume almost as much canonical authority as Mr. Eliot's choices. Jean Renoir ("The Rules of the Game") may have replaced Jean Racine, and Ingmar Bergman ("The Seventh Seal") may have stepped in for Martin Luther, but it's hard to argue with the artistic significance and historical importance of the great majority of the movies in this volume, an amazing number of which continue to figure on critics' polls of the best films of all time.

There isn't enough space here to catalog every title in "Essential Art House" (a complete list, along with a discount price on the set, can be found at the Criterion Collection Store, at store01.prostores.com/servlet/criterionco/Detail?no=31). Suffice it to say that if you attended a repertory theater in the 1960s or '70s, took a film course in college or have seen more than one movie by Woody Allen, you have been exposed to at least some of the films in this collection: films like Michelangelo Antonioni's "Avventura," François Truffaut's "400 Blows," Fritz Lang's "M," Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" and Luis Buñuel's "Viridiana," along with dozens of others that constitute the backbone of the art house tradition.

These are movies to be returned to again and again — justification enough for owning Janus's three-and-a-half-inch shelf, even with its breathtaking suggested retail price of $850. (In fairness, that breaks down to $17 a title, about half of what Criterion's releases generally go for — though the discs in this collection don't include the commentaries and other supplementary materials that give the Criterion discs their extra value.)

Janus Films was formed in Boston by Bryant Haliday and Cyrus Harvey. They were friends from Harvard who had acquired the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, Mass., and the 55th Street Playhouse in Manhattan but were having trouble filling their schedules with the small number of films available from early specialized distributors like Walter Reade and Richard Davis.

Janus's first acquisition was Pierre Braunberger's documentary "Bullfight," followed by two early films by an unknown Italian director named Federico Fellini, "The White Sheik" and "I Vitelloni." All of them lost money (though "The White Sheik" is still part of the Janus library and is in the current set). Janus's first hit came in 1958 in the unlikely form of "The Seventh Seal," with its indelible image of a medieval knight (Max von Sydow) engaged in a chess game with Death (Bengt Ekerot).

Other Bergman films followed — "Wild Strawberries" and "The Virgin Spring" are also part of the set — and then critical successes like Sergei Eisenstein's "Ivan the Terrible, Part II," "The 400 Blows" and "L'Avventura." But actual profits remained elusive.

For help, Mr. Haliday and Mr. Harvey turned to an old Harvard friend, William Becker, who in turn contacted an acquaintance of his own: Saul J. Turell, a documentary filmmaker who had been working in acquisitions for Walter Reade. "I asked Saul if he wanted to join me in taking over Janus Films," said Mr. Becker, speaking from Los Angeles, where he was searching for new acquisitions at the American Film Market. "And he said yes, and that's how it all happened."

Janus might have remained just another independent distribution company, but its new owners had a eureka moment. The landscape was littered with important European films that had never been distributed in the United States or had had their original licensing deals expire. With new public television outlets and revival theaters springing up around the country, these films seemed unlikely to lose their value over the years. At a time when rights to a foreign film in the United States could be had for less than $50,000, Mr. Becker and Mr. Turell (who died in 1986) set about systematically acquiring the most prestigious films available, including some Hollywood classics.

"We made a deal with RKO for a few little films like 'Citizen Kane,' 'King Kong' and 'Top Hat,' " Mr. Becker recalled. "The principal buyer was me, but we all put our heads together."

Armed with its formidable library, Janus no longer had to depend on theatrical bookings to do business: the 16-millimeter, nontheatrical business — aimed at colleges and local film societies — exploded as the 60s gave way to the 70s. In the 1980s, when the nontheatrical business collapsed in the face of competition from home video, Janus was ready again. In 1983 it formed a partnership with a start-up laser disc company, the Criterion Collection, and pioneered the use of supplementary materials and filmmakers' commentaries. By the time Jonathan Turell and Peter Becker, sons of the founders, joined Janus in 1993, DVDs were about to take off, and Criterion, thanks to its experience in laser discs, was already ahead of the game.

Peter Becker, who became the president of Criterion in 1997 and helped to introduce the DVD line a year later, credits his forebears with the company's success. "The whole Criterion idea is a direct outgrowth of the philosophy that Janus developed" over its history, he said from his New York office. "Janus had the insight that, much like the Penguin Classics or the Modern Library, there is a place for a curated collection of classic films — that cinema art is there to be collected like any other art."

"The reason we created this 50-disc set was as much for ourselves as anything else," Mr. Becker said. "We felt that we needed to create an appropriate and substantial milestone for this legacy. There aren't a lot of small, independent companies, especially in the media business, that get to be 50 years old at all."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on November 07, 2006, 12:15:24 PM
From the latest newsletter:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 07, 2006, 04:18:15 PM
Dassin's The Naked City?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 07, 2006, 04:59:41 PM
The complete works of Kevin Bacon?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 17, 2006, 12:28:50 PM
Feburary Criterion's are up:

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No covers for these:
Powell and Pressburger's 49th Parallel
Paul Robeson 4 disc set with 8 films


     
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 17, 2006, 01:57:01 PM
whoa!  Bicycle Thieves?!  first, i'd never heard it called that so i had to look it up to make sure it wasnt like a sequel or something!   i'm glad i held off buying this for so long.  i didnt even realize they were planning to release this.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on November 17, 2006, 05:36:08 PM
Whoa :shock:, those are great. And the last one is ESPECIALLY gorgeous.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 17, 2006, 08:47:49 PM
Quote from: Slightly Green on November 17, 2006, 05:36:08 PM
Whoa :shock:, those are great. And the last one is ESPECIALLY gorgeous.
i'm assuming you mean without that fucking C. jesus christ that's intrusive, it doesn't belong ANYWHERE on those covers. if criterion jumped the shark with the Shoot The Piano Player cover, this is like season 13+ of the simpsons.

and yeah thieves is weird.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on November 17, 2006, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: Pubrick on November 17, 2006, 08:47:49 PM
Quote from: Slightly Green on November 17, 2006, 05:36:08 PM
Whoa :shock:, those are great. And the last one is ESPECIALLY gorgeous.
i'm assuming you mean without that fucking C. jesus christ that's intrusive, it doesn't belong ANYWHERE on those covers.
I hadn't paid attention to it before, honestly, but now I can't. stop. staring. at. it. :shock:


But the cover's still gorgeous.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 17, 2006, 10:39:53 PM
Quote from: modage on November 17, 2006, 01:57:01 PM
whoa!  Bicycle Thieves?!  first, i'd never heard it called that so i had to look it up to make sure it wasnt like a sequel or something!   i'm glad i held off buying this for so long.  i didnt even realize they were planning to release this.

It has been on the menu for a while, but today's Criterion blog bodes well for another classic Italian Neo Realism film being released soon,

"Everything I had always thought about the look of Rome, Open City turns out to be wrong. It is not gritty and grainy and mismatched. This print is smooth and even with tight, fine grain. There is only one dupe-y shot in the entire film. It seems impossible that Rossellini made such a professional, almost studio-looking image when working with mismatched stocks, short ends of leftover military film, and even some rolls (at least apocryphally) intended for still cameras. "

The release I'm interested in is the Paul Robeson set. They really are taking a chance with this release and it looks like it could be a very important release. Criterion sometimes gets too obscure for my own interest, but there is a lot to this release that goes beyond just being a rare film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: puddnanners on November 18, 2006, 01:04:00 AM
about Bicycle THIEVES, I can't tell from the previous few posts if you guys know the story behind the English title of the film, but just in case, the literal translation is Bicycle Thieves, but was changed for American distribution (not so much a story, just a sentence, really.)  I suppose the singular "Thief" makes it more a tale about the troubles of one man and his own attempts to survive (a Hollywood story) rather than "Thieves," which says more about post-war societal troubles in Italy and how they affected the whole of the working class (a society of thieves?)  which seems to be more in line with the neo-realist ideology.  I think that sounds right, but I don't know. 

I enjoy the work of the Criterion Collection. 

   
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on November 18, 2006, 07:09:03 PM
I have never heard of Green for Danger but I'll buy it just to support awesome DVD covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 19, 2006, 12:00:16 AM
Quote from: Pubrick on November 17, 2006, 08:47:49 PM
i'm assuming you mean without that fucking C. jesus christ that's intrusive, it doesn't belong ANYWHERE on those covers. if criterion jumped the shark with the Shoot The Piano Player cover, this is like season 13+ of the simpsons.

I agree about the C, but what's wrong with the cover of Shoot the Piano Player?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 19, 2006, 07:35:58 AM
Quote from: Ravi on November 19, 2006, 12:00:16 AM
I agree about the C, but what's wrong with the cover of Shoot the Piano Player?
i can't find where i mentioned it, i remember thinking it was obvious and boring. i think there was a brief period of underwhelming covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 19, 2006, 04:09:04 PM
The cover of STPP was pretty literal but that was the original poster design so I didn't mind.

I like my cover of Bicycle Thieves better.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on November 19, 2006, 04:34:38 PM
It annoys me how the 'C' in Bicycle Thieves in inside the 'B' from Bicycle.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 19, 2006, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on November 19, 2006, 04:34:38 PM
It annoys me how the 'C' in Bicycle Thieves in inside the 'B' from Bicycle.
yes, big time.  i dont mind the C in general, but the placement on that cover is annoying.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on November 19, 2006, 06:06:35 PM
PS, does anyone know if criterion has any more Mizoguchi on its slate? Because that would break the bank for me in a good way
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 19, 2006, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on November 19, 2006, 06:06:35 PM
PS, does anyone know if criterion has any more Mizoguchi on its slate? Because that would break the bank for me in a good way

Yes, they do. They hold rights to much of his work and have said they want to release more. They just wanted to get Ugetsu out before any of his other films. What I think they will do as they did with filmmakers like Yasurijo Ozu is start with one and then start releasing the DVDs in conjecture with nation wide releases honoring the director. I think with the desire for more Mizoguchi I'd say the releasing of more of his films on DVD would come sooner than later. I'd expect more in '07.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on November 19, 2006, 08:15:41 PM
Thanks, GT. This news + the La Notte news + Rome, Open City, awesome. you're practically my accountant.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 22, 2006, 02:23:27 AM
The Criterion Blog continues to be priceless for its information:

"Salò:
Have we been able to renew our rights? Well, here's the answer you weren't expecting. Yes. We're working on a brand new HD transfer now. It'll be a totally new release and be out in 2007."

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on November 22, 2006, 12:01:09 PM
High Definition shit eating!!! I can't wait
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on November 22, 2006, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: Ravi on November 19, 2006, 04:09:04 PM
The cover of STPP was pretty literal but that was the original poster design so I didn't mind.

I like my cover of Bicycle Thieves better.

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...gold.

Quote from: modage on November 19, 2006, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on November 19, 2006, 04:34:38 PM
It annoys me how the 'C' in Bicycle Thieves in inside the 'B' from Bicycle.
yes, big time.  i dont mind the C in general, but the placement on that cover is annoying.

& me too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 23, 2006, 12:35:07 PM
Continuing the role of accountant for the cinema fan in everyone, this news is quite stunning. It is an email from Criterion sent to someone inquiring about Breathless.


"Dear Edgar,

We do in fact hold the rights to release Breathless. While the film is not on our current release schedule, we hope to have a finished product available some time next year.

I hope this helps, and please feel free to contact us with any future questions or concerns.

Best,

Matt Lipson
The Criterion Collection"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: nix on November 24, 2006, 02:09:19 PM
If these past few pieces of news aren't motivation enough for me to get a job then I guess it's never gonna happen.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Rudie Obias on November 28, 2006, 10:46:04 PM
what does the "white ring" mean on out of print criterion dvds?  is it on all out of print criterion dvds?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on November 28, 2006, 11:50:14 PM
How long is that "C" gonna be on the XIXAX banner at the top?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 28, 2006, 11:58:41 PM
as long as anyone here still thinks it's not awkard at all.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 29, 2006, 02:41:06 PM
Quote from: rudiecorexxx on November 28, 2006, 10:46:04 PM
what does the "white ring" mean on out of print criterion dvds?  is it on all out of print criterion dvds?

OOPs- Getting the real thing (http://www.criterionforum.com/index.php?showtopic=399)

You'd be better off waiting for SEs/anamorphic transfers or buying a better quality in a different region (if it exists) for most of the OOP titles.  Spinal Tap had a commentary that I really want to hear, though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on December 07, 2006, 05:35:02 PM
Quote from: Ravi on November 29, 2006, 02:41:06 PM
Quote from: rudiecorexxx on November 28, 2006, 10:46:04 PM
what does the "white ring" mean on out of print criterion dvds?  is it on all out of print criterion dvds?

OOPs- Getting the real thing (http://www.criterionforum.com/index.php?showtopic=399)

You'd be better off waiting for SEs/anamorphic transfers or buying a better quality in a different region (if it exists) for most of the OOP titles.  Spinal Tap had a commentary that I really want to hear, though.

i was gonna offer to give you an mp3 of it b/c i'm bored and have nothing better to do than rip criterion dvd's and make mp3's of them, but i lost the disc. whoops.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on December 09, 2006, 07:35:34 PM
Quote from: bonanzataz on December 07, 2006, 05:35:02 PM
i was gonna offer to give you an mp3 of it b/c i'm bored and have nothing better to do than rip criterion dvd's and make mp3's of them

:yabbse-smiley:

Quotebut i lost the disc. whoops.

:yabbse-angry:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on December 19, 2006, 08:45:56 PM
from the blog...

Well, it's not exactly writer's block, but it's related. I've been trying to get this blog entry posted since Tuesday afternoon, but there's always something that takes me away from the task at hand. I'm procrastinating, and I know why: It's really kind of a momentous occasion. We are launching a new line. The news will be official on Friday when we ship out PDFs of the first sell sheets for Series 1: Early Bergman. For the past couple of days, we've been ironing out the last details of the packaging and finalizing the twenty-six words that will appear on the back of every cover: "Eclipse presents a selection of lost, forgotten, or overshadowed films in simple, affordable editions. Each series is a brief cinematheque retrospective for the adventurous home viewer."

There's something perilous about writing mission statements. Jon mentioned the famous one from Kane in an earlier blog. That one comes up in conversation a lot. It's hard to walk the line between idealism and practicality, but that is exactly what we are trying to do with this new line. We're nine years into the DVD market, and there are still hundreds of important films that can only be seen in old VHS versions or, if you're lucky enough to live in a town with a good repertory theater, a new print might come around once every ten years or so.

We want those films to be more readily available, and that's why we're creating Eclipse. Each month we'll present a short series, usually three to five films, focusing on a particular director or theme. There will be no supplements and the master materials will be the best we can find, but they won't be full Criterion restorations. Retail pricing for each set will average under $15 per disc, and we are examining the logistics of making the sets available at an even more favorable rate on a subscriber or club basis. The goal here is to make these films available, to make sure that Criterion's own work style doesn't contribute to the continuing unavailability of these films. Once our producers and restoration crew get started on a Criterion edition, the project takes on a life of its own. Months later, with a little luck, we'll have something really special to show for it, but at that rate we can't make a dent in the number of important unreleased films that we'd like people to be able to see.

The early films of Ingmar Bergman, the documentaries of Louis Malle—these are extraordinary and important films that are very hard to find outside the revival-house circuit. At the moment, you'll find more Mizoguchis in theaters (thanks to a traveling retrospective) than in the video store, and that's certainly also true for Naruse, Ozu, and Imamura. While Criterion is working on new special editions of individual pictures by all of these filmmakers, at a rate of maybe one or two a year, we'll never be able to represent the breadth of their bodies of work. Eclipse will help to fill that gap.

And then there will be discoveries. When you work at Criterion, everyone introduces you to films you've never seen, many of which have never been released in the United States It's surprising how many films of extraordinary quality have never been seen here. (If you don't believe it, just check out the New York Film Critics' Circle awards, where Army of Shadows, a 1969 film, was selected as best foreign film of 2006. Congratulations to our friends at Rialto on doing a spectacular job bringing this film out from the shadows!) We're looking forward to introducing quite a few new filmmakers to U.S. audiences, starting with Raymond Bernard whose 1935 Les miserables is the best version of Victor Hugo's novel ever brought to the screen, and it deserves to be seen alongside his antiwar masterpiece, Wooden Crosses.

Okay I'm going to post this now before I start tinkering with the mission language again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on December 22, 2006, 02:21:24 AM
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Yeah
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on December 22, 2006, 04:13:44 PM
Love it. I'm not even gonna bother to bring up the C.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: gob on December 22, 2006, 06:56:51 PM
That's the way to do it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on January 14, 2007, 05:58:00 PM
GT I got another one for you: can we count on 'Pierrot le Fou', 'Two or Three Things I know about her', or 'La Chinoise' anytime soon? After that 'Breathless talk...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 14, 2007, 08:44:25 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on January 14, 2007, 05:58:00 PM
GT I got another one for you: can we count on 'Pierrot le Fou', 'Two or Three Things I know about her', or 'La Chinoise' anytime soon? After that 'Breathless talk...

Considering the madness in which Godard gets his releases: First, the movie gets the rerelease (Rialto), tours the country and then 9 months later, gets Criterion DVD treatment. There has only been one Godard that was released that was an exception. As it stands now, only Two or Three Things I Know About Her has been released by Rialto (it is currently going around the country) so expect a DVD sometime late this year or early next year. There has been talk about Pierrot le Fou, but it has been going on forever and nothing has come about yet. I think that is more hopeful commentary. La Chinoise is the one that does not register on any timetable.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 16, 2007, 12:18:15 PM
Criterion and Paramount have recently completed a deal for Criterion to begin releasing from their library. Many titles are up in the air (discussion should be interesting on which ones), but the confirmed ones are as follow:

Ingmar Bergman's Face to Face
Sam Fuller's White Dog
Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole
and Robinson Crusoe on Mars

The major title is obviously Sam Fuller's White Dog. Not available for many years in the US and very controversial, it will be making its debut on DVD from Criterion who will likely clean up the quality from the splotty bootleg editions and old VHS versions that are the only copies available.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on January 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
QuoteIngmar Bergman's Face to Face

OMG! Been waiting years for this title!! Do you reckon Criterion will release it with both the theatrical and the television versions? They did with "Scenes From A Marriage" and "Fanny And Alexander"

*fingers crossed*
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 17, 2007, 08:56:55 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
QuoteIngmar Bergman's Face to Face

OMG! Been waiting years for this title!! Do you reckon Criterion will release it with both the theatrical and the television versions? They did with "Scenes From A Marriage" and "Fanny And Alexander"

*fingers crossed*

I'd consider a release of the television version a gurantee.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on January 18, 2007, 02:36:48 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 17, 2007, 08:56:55 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
QuoteIngmar Bergman's Face to Face

OMG! Been waiting years for this title!! Do you reckon Criterion will release it with both the theatrical and the television versions? They did with "Scenes From A Marriage" and "Fanny And Alexander"

*fingers crossed*

I'd consider a release of the television version a gurantee.

:multi: Yay! Can't wait, now its all a matter of anxiously waiting for a release date, artwork etc.

I wonder if theres any news on Fassbinder's "Berlin Alexanderplatz" release, anyone know anything?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 18, 2007, 10:34:22 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 18, 2007, 02:36:48 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 17, 2007, 08:56:55 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
QuoteIngmar Bergman's Face to Face

OMG! Been waiting years for this title!! Do you reckon Criterion will release it with both the theatrical and the television versions? They did with "Scenes From A Marriage" and "Fanny And Alexander"

*fingers crossed*

I'd consider a release of the television version a gurantee.

:multi: Yay! Can't wait, now its all a matter of anxiously waiting for a release date, artwork etc.

I wonder if theres any news on Fassbinder's "Berlin Alexanderplatz" release, anyone know anything?

The news last year from independent sources was that it would be released in 2007. As far as I know, that still stands.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on January 18, 2007, 10:40:53 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 18, 2007, 10:34:22 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 18, 2007, 02:36:48 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 17, 2007, 08:56:55 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
QuoteIngmar Bergman's Face to Face

OMG! Been waiting years for this title!! Do you reckon Criterion will release it with both the theatrical and the television versions? They did with "Scenes From A Marriage" and "Fanny And Alexander"

*fingers crossed*

I'd consider a release of the television version a gurantee.

:multi: Yay! Can't wait, now its all a matter of anxiously waiting for a release date, artwork etc.

I wonder if theres any news on Fassbinder's "Berlin Alexanderplatz" release, anyone know anything?

The news last year from independent sources was that it would be released in 2007. As far as I know, that still stands.

Well yes, but from what i remember they said early 2007 (i.e. no later than March/April) and if that was still the case theyd probably have a release date, im guessing its prob still in the final finishing touches, prob late 2007 now, one would assume :)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 18, 2007, 10:45:52 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 18, 2007, 10:40:53 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 18, 2007, 10:34:22 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 18, 2007, 02:36:48 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 17, 2007, 08:56:55 AM
Quote from: Cobz on January 17, 2007, 07:46:16 AM
QuoteIngmar Bergman's Face to Face

OMG! Been waiting years for this title!! Do you reckon Criterion will release it with both the theatrical and the television versions? They did with "Scenes From A Marriage" and "Fanny And Alexander"

*fingers crossed*

I'd consider a release of the television version a gurantee.

:multi: Yay! Can't wait, now its all a matter of anxiously waiting for a release date, artwork etc.

I wonder if theres any news on Fassbinder's "Berlin Alexanderplatz" release, anyone know anything?

The news last year from independent sources was that it would be released in 2007. As far as I know, that still stands.

Well yes, but from what i remember they said early 2007 (i.e. no later than March/April) and if that was still the case theyd probably have a release date, im guessing its prob still in the final finishing touches, prob late 2007 now, one would assume :)

Sometime in 2007 is more appropriate. Just because it hasn't been announced, doesn't mean it will be coming in the last few months of the year. Besides, April should be announced in the next day or so.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on January 18, 2007, 01:55:57 PM
There was also a pic of La Haine, but that is now removed from their site.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 18, 2007, 01:58:38 PM
Quote from: edison on January 18, 2007, 01:55:57 PM
There was also a pic of La Haine, but that is now removed from their site.
Now, that's something to cream about!! :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 18, 2007, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: Slightly Green on January 18, 2007, 01:58:38 PM
Quote from: edison on January 18, 2007, 01:55:57 PM
There was also a pic of La Haine, but that is now removed from their site.
Now, that's something to cream about!! :shock:

Surprising, but an easy film to ignore since I didn't care much for it. The good news is Brute Force getting a release, plus I'm interested in Overlord.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 18, 2007, 02:56:48 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on January 18, 2007, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: Slightly Green on January 18, 2007, 01:58:38 PM
Quote from: edison on January 18, 2007, 01:55:57 PM
There was also a pic of La Haine, but that is now removed from their site.
Now, that's something to cream about!! :shock:

Surprising, but an easy film to ignore since I didn't care much for it.
Tant pis.
I've been trying to get it for a while now, considered even the R2 version, but it seems that I gladly won't have to succumb to that kind of desperation.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on January 18, 2007, 04:38:06 PM
from the latest newsletter:
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La Jetee and Sans Soleil this year it looks like.

Quote from: edison on January 18, 2007, 01:55:57 PM
There was also a pic of La Haine, but that is now removed from their site.

Thanks for the heads up.  I was considering buying the Region 2 of this recently.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on January 19, 2007, 03:36:37 PM
I was just looking on amazon.com - did The Third Man go out of print?  did criterion pull it to rerelease it? or did I just miss my chance to own it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sunrise on January 19, 2007, 03:37:48 PM
Pretty sure they're doing a remaster/reprint to be released this year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on January 19, 2007, 05:23:49 PM
Quote from: Ginger on May 17, 2006, 05:51:38 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 17, 2006, 03:35:44 PM
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Jordorowsky is back!

Also, there is word that that Criterion will indeed by releasing the newly re-mastered works of Alejandro Jodorowsky. The films are getting shown everyhere in the world (including Cannes) and all carry The Criterion Collection logo. Here some more information (including DVD release information):

"Stumbling upon a screening of Jodorowsky's "The Holy Mountain" in Madison last November, Bill Rouleau and Dan DuChaine, film buffs and owners of Rush-Mor Records in Milwaukee's absurdly hip South Side, decided to bring the film to town.

Rouleau and DuChaine began butting heads with ABKCO records and Criterion for several moths in order to obtain the print of the film and screen it here. After gaining the approval of Jodorowsky himself, the two acquired the film and secured the screen at the Union Theater for one night.
Before we received the print, the film had shown in Argentina, France and Sweden," says DuChaine. "Criterion, who now owns the distribution rights to the film, didn't want to send it back to the Midwest, so again we had to contact Jodorowsky himself. After showing him how enthusiastic we were about wanting to show the film, he gave us the thumbs up and got the film sent to us."

In 2007 The Criterion Collection will be releasing the film on DVD. "

I hope that's true.  This site made me think otherwise: http://www.abkcofilms.com/

Boy have we got some great DVD news for you film geeks today! ABKCO Films and Anchor Bay Entertainment have just announced a pair of titles that we've been waiting for on DVD since Day One of this format... El Topo and The Holy Mountain! No kidding! Anchor Bay will release a special limited edition collector's box set, The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky, on DVD on 5/1 (SRP $49.98). The set will contain El Topo, The Holy Mountain and Fando Y Lis on DVD, fully restored and remastered from new HD transfers in anamorphic widescreen video, with Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 audio (El Topo is 125 minutes in Spanish, The Holy Mountain is 114 minutes in English, Fando Y Lis is 93 minutes in Spanish). The box set will also include 2 music CDs containing the soundtracks for El Topo and The Holy Mountain, as well as a DVD of Jodorowsky's never-before-released first film, La Cravate. El Topo and The Holy Mountain will also be available separately (SRP $24.98 each). The El Topo DVD will contain audio commentary by the director, the original theatrical trailer (with English voice-over), a 2006 on-camera interview with the director as well as an exclusive new interview, a photo gallery and original script excerpts. The Holy Mountain DVD will include audio commentary with the director, deleted scenes with commentary, the original theatrical trailer (with English voice-over), the Tarot short with commentary, a restoration process short, restoration credits, a photo gallery and original script excerpts. Fando Y Lis will include audio commentary with the director and the La Constellation Jodorowsky documentary. Subtitles on the discs will be available in English, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Xx on January 19, 2007, 05:44:24 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 21, 2007, 04:29:49 PM
Quote from: flagpolespecial on January 19, 2007, 05:44:24 PM
la haine is confirmed for april. it's on the criterion site again. hopefully that's not the final cover art cos i fucking hate it.
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You mean this?

Ha ha, yeah. I think it's kind of funny.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on January 22, 2007, 04:49:44 AM
that cover wants nothing to do with the awkward C.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 02, 2007, 05:30:04 PM
FROM THE CRITERION SITE:


"Ask Jim Jarmusch"
When we released Jim Jarmusch's Down by Law a few years back, the "Ask Jim" feature was so popular that we've decided to do it again. We are currently working on a special edition DVD of Jarmusch's Night on Earth, and we're wondering what questions about the film you would like to have answered on the DVD. We can't guarantee Jarmusch will answer all (or any) of your questions, but if you have some, please send them to: noe@criterionco.com.

We will be accepting your questions through February 19. Please do not send any personal requests; they will not be answered. Please do send thoughtful and creative questions, as many as you like. Remember to include your full name, city, state, and country of residence. Thanks for participating and look out for the Night on Earth on DVD this fall!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on February 03, 2007, 02:02:30 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on February 02, 2007, 05:30:04 PM
FROM THE CRITERION SITE:


"Ask Jim Jarmusch"
When we released Jim Jarmusch's Down by Law a few years back, the "Ask Jim" feature was so popular that we've decided to do it again. We are currently working on a special edition DVD of Jarmusch's Night on Earth, and we're wondering what questions about the film you would like to have answered on the DVD. We can't guarantee Jarmusch will answer all (or any) of your questions, but if you have some, please send them to: noe@criterionco.com.

We will be accepting your questions through February 19. Please do not send any personal requests; they will not be answered. Please do send thoughtful and creative questions, as many as you like. Remember to include your full name, city, state, and country of residence. Thanks for participating and look out for the Night on Earth on DVD this fall!

definitely something i'm looking forward to buying. i have the region 0 dvd which has nothing extra.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 06, 2007, 09:32:42 AM
Some filmmakers have always been desired to debut on Criterion. Maybe none more so than Satyajit Ray, who has gone by the way side of getting special editions for any of his films. Now it looks like his catalogue (beyond the Apu Trilogy) will finally see major audiences. This comes from the Criterion forum and kindly represents "inside info". But, who knows if it is true:

"According to a friend, in correspondence with staff at UCSC, "Criterion has been negotiating with UCSC to acquire several Satyajit Ray films."
The email specifically said that "things are moving slowly," but some more title-specific announcement may be forthcoming later on in 2007."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 06, 2007, 01:18:35 PM
I hope they release some of his lesser-known works, such as the documentaries he made.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on February 06, 2007, 07:51:31 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on February 06, 2007, 09:32:42 AM
"According to a friend, in correspondence with staff at UCSC, "Criterion has been negotiating with UCSC to acquire several Satyajit Ray films."
The email specifically said that "things are moving slowly," but some more title-specific announcement may be forthcoming later on in 2007."

Hey, I go to that school!  I took a class from the head of the Satyajit Ray film preservation thingy, and it's true that we've got the best available prints.  I got to see them for the class.  They're good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 09, 2007, 01:38:35 PM
This information should by the side of the Ray news, but Criterion is also (this time admittedly) looking into acquiring rights to Kiewslowski's The Decalogue. Here is a response they gave to someone who asked about the chances of Criterion releasing the 10 hour film:

"Jonathan Turell forwarded your note to me.

As much as we'd love to release the DECALOGUE on Criterion, we don't currently own the rights. We are looking into this, though, so perhaps things will change in the next year or so.

Thanks for your interest and have a happy holiday.

Warm regards,
Kim Hendrickson
Executive Producer"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on February 09, 2007, 10:10:52 PM
Finally confirmation of Berlin Alexanderplatz! Very interested in this one but it's going to be very expensive.
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on February 16, 2007, 09:55:57 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 16, 2007, 11:55:48 AM
Quote from: edison on February 16, 2007, 09:55:57 AM
Sansho the Bailiff http://www.image-entertainment.com/dvd/detail.cfm?productID=64346
Vengence is Mine http://www.image-entertainment.com/dvd/detail.cfm?productID=64342
Army of Shadows - 2 disc http://www.image-entertainment.com/dvd/detail.cfm?productID=64346
The Third Man Re-issue 2 disc http://www.image-entertainment.com/dvd/detail.cfm?productID=64344

Good find. The details have yet to hit the Criterion site (I imagine it will later today). The major news is finally that Army of Shadows has a release date and that Third Man is being re-issued. The original was a very good DVD so it will be interesting to see what they add onto it. But, the dvd I am most excited for is Vengence is Mine. I've heard great things about it for a while and have been anticipating Criterion to release it.

In other news, it has been confirmed that Criterion is currently in production to release Lindsay Anderson's If... Anderson goes by the wayside of popular comment, but as far as I'm concerned he's one of the very best British filmmakers of all time. If... could be released alongside his first film, This Sporting Life, which has been rumored as a future title for Criterion for over a year now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 16, 2007, 03:51:01 PM
The Army of Shadows one is a little weak but the other covers are extraordinary.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 17, 2007, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: Walrus on February 16, 2007, 03:51:01 PM
The Army of Shadows one is a little weak but the other covers are extraordinary.

word.

the may releases are almost too good.  Vengeance Is Mine is a great, great film.  hopefully there's more imamura to come, namely The Ballad of Narayama... the only other one i've seen.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 26, 2007, 05:19:29 PM
Ok, shocker time:


"Dear Miles,

Unfortunately we don't have the rights to NOSTALGHIA, but we will be
releasing IVAN'S CHILDHOOD this summer.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for your interest in Criterion.

Best regards,
Kim Hendrickson"

News of the day for me. I've been excited to see this film released for a while. Sad about Nostalghia, but they still can get the rights sometime in the future.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 06, 2007, 12:37:43 AM
The main filmmaker I wanted introduced in the Collection is finally going to be introduced! And in a big way: [news courtesy of a Criterion email]


"Apologies for the delay in response.
We will be releasing an Ophuls box in late 2007/early 2008. It will contain several films, including THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE . . AND LA PLAISIR.
I hope that helps.
Thanks for your interest in Criterion.

Best regards,
Kim Hendrickson"

Other potential titles could include La Ronde, Letter from an Unkown Woman and Lola Montes. Max Ophuls was Stanley Kubrick's favorite filmmaker. He was one of the premiere influences for Martin Scorsese (also admitted by Scorsese himself). I can't think of another filmmaker before 1960 who had a perspective to storytelling and filmmaking that seems so modern today the way Max Ophuls did. I don't even expect to love all of his films, but the fact he's been ignored for so long makes no sense. I hope other members on the board show some interest. The films of his I've seen are still easy to enjoy and very relatable to modern audiences.


Now I'm going to focus my attention on getting Hans Jurgen Syberberg and Margarethe Von Trotta in the collection. My job for Max Ophuls is done.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on March 06, 2007, 04:42:33 PM
praise be jesus
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 07, 2007, 03:51:46 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 06, 2007, 12:37:43 AM
Now I'm going to focus my attention on getting Hans Jurgen Syberberg and Margarethe Von Trotta in the collection. My job for Max Ophuls is done.
are you saying you were personally responsible for getting ophuls to be released on criterion? or was that whole post just a cut and paste including that part.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 07, 2007, 12:25:37 PM
Pubrick, The Gold Trumpet is actually Criterion Q. Collection, the benevolent old bear of a man who decides what movies get Criterion treatment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 09, 2007, 12:53:54 PM
Haha, I knew I'd get a comment for that wording, but yes, I control Criterion!



News? Looks like more Melville is in the lines. Rialto has announced a new film, Jean-Pierre Melville's "Le Doulos," which opens June 29th at Film Forum.

That would suggest a 2008 release by Criterion
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on March 09, 2007, 01:45:59 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 09, 2007, 12:53:54 PM
Rialto has announced a new film, Jean-Pierre Melville's "Le Doulos," which opens June 29th at Film Forum.
oh great.  then its already topping critics lists for Best Film of 2007 (so far).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on March 09, 2007, 02:42:11 PM
modage you drive the loooong way home.

Who ordered one of those Janus shirts?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on March 09, 2007, 05:27:43 PM
GT, do you know if Criterion has any plans to release The Mother and the Whore in the future?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 09, 2007, 05:34:23 PM
I remember it being mentioned a few times years ago, but no word recently no. I'd email them about it. They are very forthcoming about their plans.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on March 09, 2007, 05:53:04 PM
Quote from: Pubrick on March 07, 2007, 03:51:46 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 06, 2007, 12:37:43 AM
Now I'm going to focus my attention on getting Hans Jurgen Syberberg and Margarethe Von Trotta in the collection. My job for Max Ophuls is done.
are you saying you were personally responsible for getting ophuls to be released on criterion? or was that whole post just a cut and paste including that part.

I thought he was more like:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 09, 2007, 06:21:21 PM
More Melville?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Magnificent!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on March 09, 2007, 07:11:30 PM
Melville is great news.   :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on March 11, 2007, 06:53:34 AM
So, any news on Bergmans "Face to Face"?

highly anticipating that one! :)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 11, 2007, 02:08:36 PM
Quote from: Cobz on March 11, 2007, 06:53:34 AM
So, any news on Bergmans "Face to Face"?

highly anticipating that one! :)

Yea, Criterion recently inked a deal with Paramount to acquire rights so it should be in production and released sometime soon. Bergman is one filmmaker they like to release something by every year. I want to see and I'll likely pick it up, but it is curious that Bergman himself considers it an artistic failure.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 11, 2007, 08:08:14 PM
GT, is there any plans for criterion coming up and doing any more Truffaut?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 11, 2007, 08:28:13 PM
Quote from: SiliasRuby on March 11, 2007, 08:08:14 PM
GT, is there any plans for criterion coming up and doing any more Truffaut?

Truffaut is very tricky. Criterion acquired the rights to a lot of his later films when they got the Rohmer titles (yes, that long ago) but have sat on them. The problem is that many of his later films aren't that highly regarded at all. Criterion may not release them individually because many believe they don't deserve such recognition. I think the only one everyone agrees should be released and individually is The Bride Who Wore Black. The film is OOP and has been over due for a rerelease.

Also, I heard some of his other films have gone OOP. It could be a forewarning to a future release. I'd expect many of his later films to be packaged for a box set on either Criterion or even Eclipse.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on March 12, 2007, 08:59:54 PM
Being that Melville is pretty hot right now, is there any word on a special edition Bob le Flambeur or Les Enfants terribles?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 12, 2007, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on March 12, 2007, 08:59:54 PM
Being that Melville is pretty hot right now, is there any word on a special edition Bob le Flambeur or Les Enfants terribles?

Bad news for you.

Bob le Flambeur is not on the radar for a re-issue, and considering about 15 other titles are, it doesn't look good. About Les Enfants terribles, Criterion does not own rights. Water Bearer owns the rights and is said to be working on their own special edition. That isn't good news because they could be the worst DVD company around.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on March 15, 2007, 05:23:29 PM
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as GT has probably already pointed out the new newsletter confirms that Billy Wilders Ace In The Hole (The Big Carnival) will be released by Criterion at some point.  TCM is also rerunning it this weekend if your DVR deleted it before you had a chance to watch it like mine did last time they played it.

and in the BEST CRITERION BLOG EVER! they give a peek behind the curtain and show how they came up with the dvd artwork for one of their releases...

http://www.criterionco.com/blog/2007_03_01_archive.html#2514877504297839578
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Flannery on March 16, 2007, 06:13:38 PM
JUNE ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!! :yabbse-grin:

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=388

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=389

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=390

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=391

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=387
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 16, 2007, 07:00:40 PM
having to click on the links for each release is so impersonal, i prefer having it revealed all in one post with the pics and everything like it has been done for 85 pages.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 16, 2007, 08:11:07 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 12, 2007, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on March 12, 2007, 08:59:54 PM
Being that Melville is pretty hot right now, is there any word on a special edition Bob le Flambeur or Les Enfants terribles?

Bad news for you.

Bob le Flambeur is not on the radar for a re-issue, and considering about 15 other titles are, it doesn't look good. About Les Enfants terribles, Criterion does not own rights. Water Bearer owns the rights and is said to be working on their own special edition. That isn't good news because they could be the worst DVD company around.

I have to speak again.

Les Enfants terrible will be released by Criterion this July.

Here is the confirmation (courtesy of an email):

A month ago I sent Criterion an e-mail asking if they had planned any Melville titles to release (this is before they announced Army of Shadows.) Anyway, here's the email:

Dear Martin,

We have a few Melville titles on the schedule at the moment - his brilliant ARMY OF SHADOWS is due out in stores in May, and LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES is due out in July.

Thanks for your interest.

Best regards,
Kim Hendrickson "

and also, more Kurosawa:

I wrote in asking if we would get any new Kurosawa anytime soon.

Kim Hendrickson wrote me back with in 15 minutes and said this:

Dear Bobby,

We are currently working on DRUNKEN ANGEL. Should be in stores late summer.
Thanks for your note.

All best,
Kim Hendrickson




The June releases are good. If...is a must buy. The others are all a Netflix rental to check quality.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 16, 2007, 11:43:44 PM
I'm thinking about using some tax refund for some Criterions.
Are there any titles (other than The Third Man) that have been out awhile that are about to be updated?
Last time I bought some, I bought Amarcord only to find that it was being rereleased soon after.  :yabbse-sad:
It seems any that have been out for awhile with little to no extras are typical prime candidates.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 17, 2007, 02:19:25 AM
Quote from: bigideas on March 16, 2007, 11:43:44 PM
I'm thinking about using some tax refund for some Criterions.
Are there any titles (other than The Third Man) that have been out awhile that are about to be updated?
Last time I bought some, I bought Amarcord only to find that it was being rereleased soon after.  :yabbse-sad:
It seems any that have been out for awhile with little to no extras are typical prime candidates.

As the Criterionforum sees it,

DISTINCT REMASTERS [Titles that are in the CC that is said to be re-issued because new, better materials have come to light in the years since initial release]

CRITERION BLOG: 11/21/06 - "We know there are a good two-dozen early releases (Andrei Rublev and Shock Corridor, to name just a couple) that need to be redone, and we'll probably get to them at a rate of three to four a year".

ANDREI RUBLEV (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1965) - Mentioned in Criterion's blog by Jonathan Turrell

HIGH AND LOW (Akira Kurosawa, 1963, Japan) - Announced as a possibility at AMMI talk (Nov 2004).

THE LADY VANISHES (Alfred Hitchcock, 1938) - Appears remastered in the Janus book/box set from the original release. May indicate a possible re-issue in the future.

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (Peter Weir, 1975, Australia) - as confirmed by Peter Weir in an interview with DVD Talk Radio.

SHOCK CORRIDOR (Samuel Fuller, 1963, USA) - - Mentioned in Criterion's blog by Jonathan Turrell
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Flannery on March 17, 2007, 10:46:40 AM
Does anyone if know if Hiroshi Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes is in the works?  I have seen it mentioned as a possible release but I have yet to hear anything definitive.  It's the one title that I've been waiting on.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 17, 2007, 12:06:31 PM
thanks GT.
Several Kurosawa have recently been re-issued, right?
(i think Sanjuro, Yojimbo, 7 Sam)
All the others are relatively new and packed with extras I think.
Juliet of the Spirits is one I've wanted to see, but I noticed it is an early release and has little to no extras.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 17, 2007, 12:42:36 PM
transfer quality seems to be the biggest reason for the re-issues, and Juliet of the Spirits has an amazing one that's anamorphic to boot.  i worry about the same thing (i'm hesitant to by Children of Paradise), but for this one i say just get it. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 17, 2007, 01:06:43 PM
Quote from: Flannery on March 17, 2007, 10:46:40 AM
Does anyone if know if Hiroshi Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes is in the works?  I have seen it mentioned as a possible release but I have yet to hear anything definitive.  It's the one title that I've been waiting on.

Yea, it is in the works. That isn't speculation. It is confirmation. The DVD company who released the region 1 DVD said Criterion had rights. I wouldn't be surprised to see it released sometime this year.

Also, I forgot one film that is confirmed for rerelease. It is Salo: 120 Days of Sodomy. I doubt anyone would have found that disc though.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on March 17, 2007, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 16, 2007, 08:11:07 PM

Les Enfants terrible will be released by Criterion this July.

Here is the confirmation (courtesy of an email):

A month ago I sent Criterion an e-mail asking if they had planned any Melville titles to release (this is before they announced Army of Shadows.) Anyway, here's the email:

Dear Martin,

We have a few Melville titles on the schedule at the moment - his brilliant ARMY OF SHADOWS is due out in stores in May, and LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES is due out in July.

Thanks for your interest.

Best regards,
Kim Hendrickson " 

I nearly plotzed when i saw this.....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 17, 2007, 09:29:52 PM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on March 17, 2007, 08:45:55 PM
I nearly plotzed when i saw this.....

Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 17, 2007, 01:06:43 PM
Sodomy
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 18, 2007, 11:09:01 AM
Criterion seems to have acquired the taste for double dipping.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on March 18, 2007, 03:33:00 PM
Yeah - it's pretty frustrating, but I think it's actually a good thing. Lots of the movies they pick actually need cleaning up, and, as we saw with Seven Samurai, the newer edition was just infinitely better than the first.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 18, 2007, 06:32:37 PM
Quote from: Walrus on March 18, 2007, 11:09:01 AM
Criterion seems to have acquired the taste for double dipping.

oh come on, it's not that bad (not like those major studios) and there is plenty of time to sell off an old edition (for decent money) before the new one ever comes out. The great thing about criterions is that their sell back value hardly drops which is why I don't mind blind buying one of their discs and then not liking it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 19, 2007, 02:53:30 PM
Sellback still doesn't provide much of a discount for getting the newer one.  Maybe you have more charitable merchants near you than are near me, but if I were to sell a copy I'd probably get $10 in trade for it if I was lucky, but that's considering the fact that its value would drop once the new one comes out, so the trade wouldn't be too useful anyway.

Basically, the newer editions will still be $39.99, so I'll have spent about $80 on the same movie (if I buy it at retail price, but it's not like I'd save a lot if I got it for $32.99 at Best Buy prices) just for some extra features.  I mean, I'm more comfortable buying ONE version of an out of print movie with minimal features if it's the kind of movie I'd like to watch over and over again.  But really, if Criterion can't manage the best features the first time, they should leave the versions alone so it isn't so insulting to buy the same top dollar DVD's more than once.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 19, 2007, 03:00:33 PM
Quote from: Walrus on March 19, 2007, 02:53:30 PM
But really, if Criterion can't manage the best features the first time, they should leave the versions alone so it isn't so insulting to buy the same top dollar DVD's more than once.

Usually it is more than that. They are mainly dealing with finding better transfers. Some of their DVDs just really had poor transfers when first released so when they go back to re-do the film with a better print, they try to add as many extra features as possible so the person who is re-buying isn't just re-buying a new transfer.

I think there are exceptions. Charade was quietly re-released without anything added and I don't think The Third Man re-release has that much of a better print than the original.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 20, 2007, 01:19:02 AM
Quote from: Walrus on March 19, 2007, 02:53:30 PM
Sellback still doesn't provide much of a discount for getting the newer one.

You should talk to those who sold back their old Third Man on ebay for about 70-80 bucks. Now of course it has dropped (happens once new edition is confirmed through website) but before a disc is said to be re-released, the old one goes OOP and then the price skyrockets. It happened with Playtime, Beauty and the Beast, 400 Blows.

Quote from: Walrus on March 19, 2007, 02:53:30 PM
Maybe you have more charitable merchants near you than are near me, but if I were to sell a copy I'd probably get $10 in trade for it if I was lucky, but that's considering the fact that its value would drop once the new one comes out, so the trade wouldn't be too useful anyway.

I sell mine back through ebay, never through a b&m store. You should open an account and try it one day, you'd be very surprised.

Quote from: Walrus on March 19, 2007, 02:53:30 PM
Basically, the newer editions will still be $39.99

Anyone who pays full price for a criterion is a fool, no offense, but one pays full price because they want to, so they shouldn't complain because there are plenty of better options. The internet always has the best deal, look into it.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 20, 2007, 09:31:04 AM
I usually get mine in secondhand stores on rare occasions or pick them up cheaper online, as well.  I guess I just assumed there has to be people buying them at retail price who are getting reemed here.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Red Vine on March 21, 2007, 11:31:50 PM
"If..." is a great title for Criterion. Lindsay Anderson was probably misunderstood for his time. Now if they can only put out "O Lucky Man".....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 22, 2007, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Walrus on March 20, 2007, 09:31:04 AM
I usually get mine in secondhand stores on rare occasions or pick them up cheaper online, as well.  I guess I just assumed there has to be people buying them at retail price who are getting reemed here.

deepdiscount.com usually has a sale once or twice a year. one is ending today. 40% off i think.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 22, 2007, 11:05:32 PM
Quote from: bigideas on March 22, 2007, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Walrus on March 20, 2007, 09:31:04 AM
I usually get mine in secondhand stores on rare occasions or pick them up cheaper online, as well.  I guess I just assumed there has to be people buying them at retail price who are getting reemed here.

deepdiscount.com usually has a sale once or twice a year. one is ending today. 40% off i think.

dvdplanet.com is having the same sale but it is ending 3/31.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on April 07, 2007, 05:16:20 PM
any updates on the 'night on earth' dvd, gt?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 07, 2007, 05:44:31 PM
Quote from: mogwai on April 07, 2007, 05:16:20 PM
any updates on the 'night on earth' dvd, gt?

Nothing since the initial annoucement. Usually when a film is announced for a specific time slot (like this fall) the DVD is about set and ready for release. There are no major concerns. When Criterion privately announced the Eisenstein Silent Box set, they were vague about details and a projected release. No one knows when that will be released. It is excellent news that they have come out out like this about Night on Earth. The one question of concern though is whether Jarmusch will answer the questions fans sent in and Criterion has been mum on that but I think because of that, he did answer the questions. They more likely would have reported if he didn't.

I'm guessing Night on Earth will be released around October or November. I also think this will allow Criterion to get at Jarmusch's other films. Stranger than Paradise is tapped for Sony, but I'd love to see other less available films by him released. Mystery Train tops that list.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on April 08, 2007, 02:18:38 AM
okay, thanks a lot for that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 12, 2007, 12:50:59 AM
http://www.image-entertainment.com/about_us/investors/index.cfm

Image Entertainment Acquires Film Slate from Jeremy Thomas' Recorded Picture Company, Including ``The Last Emperor,'' Winner of 9 Academy Awards

MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. LAWRENCE, THE HIT and INSIGNIFICANCE also Acquired through Agreement
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Apr 11, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced the acquisition of The Last Emperor, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, The Hit, and Insignificance, four Jeremy Thomas-produced films, through an exclusive North America license agreement with Recorded Picture Company's sales agent, UK-based dreamachine.

The agreement grants Image home video, digital and broadcast rights to each of the four titles. For home video, Image will release movie-only versions while Criterion, also distributed through Image, will release definitive special editions of the films as part of the renowned Criterion Collection. Criterion and dreamachine will work together to create new high-definition masters assuring film aficionados the highest quality possible. Broadcast availability, home video and digital distribution plans will be announced later in the year.

Director Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor won each of the nine Academy Awards for which it was nominated. Along with Best Picture, it won Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Score, Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The 1987 film chronicles the life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, played by John Lone, with Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Maggie Han, Ric Young, Vivian Wu, and Chen Kaige. It was the first motion picture filmed inside the walls of China's Forbidden City. The Last Emperor premiered theatrically on December 18, 1987, thus celebrating its 20th Anniversary at the end of this year.

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, starring David Bowie, deals with the bonds between four men in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during the Second World War. The Hit, directed by Stephen Frears, features Terrence Stamp as a former gangster living under an alias in Spain. Insignificance, a drama/comedy directed by Nicolas Roeg, is a fictional account of the interactions of four iconic figures; Marilyn Monroe, Joseph McCarthy, Joe di Maggio and Albert Einstein.

"We are thrilled with this acquisition and look forward to developing and expanding this relationship. These films certainly enhance our library and heighten the profile of films Image will acquire and distribute in the future," stated David Borshell, Image's Chief Operating Officer.

London-based Wendy Rutland brokered the agreement on behalf of Image Entertainment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 13, 2007, 05:15:05 AM
Criterion has always been trying to get The Last Emperor. Primarily because they are in good standing with Bertolucci and it is a film that fits well in their boutique style and will be recognizable to mainstream audiences. That said, I expect a large special edition that will actually price out most people.

The news is that other films have been picked up in this deal as well. They are, as follow: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, The Hit and Insignificance. The last is a Nicolas Roeg film and will become a favorite for many. The Hit will introduce Stephen Frears into the collection. Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence will introduce Nagisa Oshima, director of In the Realm of the Senses. It also provides an unlikely performance by David Bowie. Neither are considered to be great works for either director, but it again proves that Criterion want to try to get as many directors as possible introduced.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on April 16, 2007, 05:04:30 PM
July titles will be:

#392, 393, 394, 395: Three Films by Teshigahara (Pitfall, Face of Another, Woman in the Dunes)
#396 - Ace in the Hole
#397 - Ivan's Childhood
#398 - Les Enfants Terribles

from this site: http://kurutta.net/covers.php?startSpine=350&endSpine=400

They sure are killing my bank account with all these great titles. Very interested in the Teshigahra box, Ivan, and Les Enfants.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2007, 05:17:43 PM
Quote from: edison on April 16, 2007, 05:04:30 PM
July titles will be:

#392, 393, 394, 395: Three Films by Teshigahara (Pitfall, Face of Another, Woman in the Dunes)
#396 - Ace in the Hole
#397 - Ivan's Childhood
#398 - Les Enfants Terribles

from this site: http://kurutta.net/covers.php?startSpine=350&endSpine=400

They sure are killing my bank account with all these great titles. Very interested in the Teshigahra box, Ivan, and Les Enfants.

Excellent find. The specs and covers (beside the cover of Ivan's Childhood) have been posted on the site already. The only one that is a must buy for me is Ivan's Childhood. I may netflix and burn some of the other DVDs, but not all of them. Ace In the Hole would likely be my exemption.

What's surprising is that they are releasing Woman in the Dunes in a box set. The film is very recognizable on DVD and many people have been anticipating a rerelease but may be dismayed to see it part of a box set with films they never heard of. When Image took over Criterion, one policy they had was to separate known titles from bigger box sets and rerelease them individully. Image no longer owns Criterion, but it isn't a bad policy considering I could have been considering purchasing Woman in the Dunes but I certainly am not now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on April 16, 2007, 05:28:50 PM
Why don't you get the BFI Dunes?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2007, 05:38:47 PM
Quote from: edison on April 16, 2007, 05:28:50 PM
Why don't you get the BFI Dunes?

I thought about it, but I was waiting for the Criterion edition. Now I may go for that one.



Quote from: edison on April 16, 2007, 05:28:50 PM
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Alright, I usually don't say this, because every month seems to have a new candidate for "best ever", but that is the best Criterion cover yet.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on April 16, 2007, 06:06:12 PM
That C finally looks half decent on those Teshigahara dvds.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on April 17, 2007, 11:59:05 AM
Quote from: overmeunderyou on April 16, 2007, 06:06:12 PM
That C finally looks half decent on those Teshigahara dvds.
maybe cos there's a huge white border around the actual image protecting it from the (hepatitis) C.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on April 17, 2007, 04:15:34 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 17, 2007, 04:27:33 PM
It is Pabst's Threepenny Opera.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on April 17, 2007, 07:39:22 PM
From new newsletter:

"Also, we wanted to let you know that our special edition of Kon
Ichikawa's astonishing documentary "Tokyo Olympiad" is now out of
print. If you haven't yet seen it, check with your favorite
retailer—there may be a few copies left! You can read more about the
film below in From the Collection."

Just picked one up from dvdplanet.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 17, 2007, 08:40:37 PM
Tokyo Olympiad is one of the more underrated films Criterion has ever released. Those who can pick it up really should before it is completely gone. I don't see retailers always having this copy around forever like certain other titles.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on May 15, 2007, 11:15:48 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on May 15, 2007, 11:24:37 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on May 15, 2007, 11:29:05 AM
Hmm, this is a curve ball. I thought 2 or 3 Things would be next as it is going the Rialto route.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on May 15, 2007, 07:48:57 PM
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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:

• New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Juan Ruiz Anchia
• Audio commentary by director David Mamet and consultant and actor Ricky Jay
• New video interviews with actors Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna
• David Mamet on "House of Games," a short documentary shot on location during the film's preparation and production
• Storyboard detail from the deleted scene "The Tap"
• Theatrical trailer
• PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones and excerpts from Mamet's introduction to the published screenplay

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Special Features

• New, restored high-definition digital transfer
• Portrait of Carlos Saura, a documentary on the life and career of the Spanish auteur
• New interviews with actresses Geraldine Chaplin and Ana Torrent
• Original theatrical trailer
• New and improved English subtitle translation
• PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film scholar Paul Julian Smith

and Bunuel's The Milky Way - which doesn't have a cover yet
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 08:17:58 PM
I didn't expect House of Games. Seems like no one did, but it is a great sign.

House of Games is an MGM acquisition. That company before had a policy of not licensing any films to Criterion. Many companies took that policy at the beginning of the DVD era wanting to protect their products, but now they are starting to understand that certain titles will not get exciting releases unless handled by Criterion.

Jim Jarmusch's Stranger than Paradise, an MGM film, will also be released by Criterion in the near future. That has been confirmed. Some thought the rights just went back to Jarmusch because it was MGM property and everyone understood their policy, but now it looks like MGM is opening their doors to Criterion.

This means a lot. Most of Billy Wilder's films will now be available as well as many great unreleased musicals. Then there are titles like The Sweet Smell of Success and Richard Lester masterpieces like The Knack and How to Get It and How I Won the War.

It is very exciting news.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 15, 2007, 08:26:29 PM
Yes, so excited about House of Games and the hope for sweet smell of success.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on May 15, 2007, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 08:17:58 PM
I didn't expect House of Games. Seems like no one did, but it is a great sign.

What about Breathless?
Does this mean a lot of these Godard films with Fox Lorber releases can be acquired by Criterion as well?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 10:41:13 PM
Quote from: bigideas on May 15, 2007, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 08:17:58 PM
I didn't expect House of Games. Seems like no one did, but it is a great sign.

What about Breathless?
Does this mean a lot of these Godard films with Fox Lorber releases can be acquired by Criterion as well?

Since they have made deals with Fox Lorber already, the other Godards should come as well. This is how they got the Rohmer and Truffaut films. I think the reason you aren't seeing a greater quantity quicker is because they want to gradually release them. I think two Godard's a year is the basic policy. He is one of their premiere filmmakers so yes, I'd expect the other Godard's to eventually follow.

The only major Godard film in question is Weekend considering rights are elswhere.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 16, 2007, 12:14:15 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 08:17:58 PM
House of Games is an MGM acquisition. That company before had a policy of not licensing any films to Criterion. Many companies took that policy at the beginning of the DVD era wanting to protect their products, but now they are starting to understand that certain titles will not get exciting releases unless handled by Criterion.

Fox now controls domestic home video distribution of MGM titles, which would probably explain the licensing of MGM titles to Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on May 16, 2007, 11:48:13 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 10:41:13 PM
Quote from: bigideas on May 15, 2007, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on May 15, 2007, 08:17:58 PM
I didn't expect House of Games. Seems like no one did, but it is a great sign.

What about Breathless?
Does this mean a lot of these Godard films with Fox Lorber releases can be acquired by Criterion as well?

Since they have made deals with Fox Lorber already, the other Godards should come as well. This is how they got the Rohmer and Truffaut films. I think the reason you aren't seeing a greater quantity quicker is because they want to gradually release them. I think two Godard's a year is the basic policy. He is one of their premiere filmmakers so yes, I'd expect the other Godard's to eventually follow.

The only major Godard film in question is Weekend considering rights are elswhere.

Weekend was just released a year or two ago I believe. I still haven't gotten it. It seems priced kinda high.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on May 17, 2007, 01:15:21 PM
Quote from: edison on May 15, 2007, 07:48:57 PM
Bunuel's The Milky Way

Yes.!

GT what do your friends at Criterion say about The Exterminating Angel?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 17, 2007, 02:29:56 PM
Quote from: Losing the Horse: on May 17, 2007, 01:15:21 PM
Quote from: edison on May 15, 2007, 07:48:57 PM
Bunuel's The Milky Way

Yes.!

GT what do your friends at Criterion say about The Exterminating Angel?

Coming. It popped up on TCM with Janus Film ahead of it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 17, 2007, 02:41:02 PM
There may be a fourth title to be released in August. DVD Beaver announced all known titles, but also said that Breathless will be released in August as well.

There could be some consideration for this. The spine number 400 was skipped over and no title was announced for it. We could hear an annoucement soon.....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 20, 2007, 03:13:39 AM
Confirmation: Breathless will be released in August. It is spine #400.

The late annoucement is because Criterion is still debating extra features.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 22, 2007, 11:03:39 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on May 28, 2007, 11:20:17 AM
I wonder is they notice how dumb that C looks yet.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on June 04, 2007, 10:36:59 PM
GT, do you know when Criterion is releasing Mala Noche?  I've seen a trailer with the Janus Films logo twice now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 05, 2007, 01:07:10 AM
Quote from: Ginger on June 04, 2007, 10:36:59 PM
GT, do you know when Criterion is releasing Mala Noche?  I've seen a trailer with the Janus Films logo twice now.

I'd say soon. Gus Van Sant is a priority to get into the catalogue and considering the film has been released on DVD in other regions, I'd expect they'd get on this sooner than later. But the biggest indicator is that Janus has been distributing the film theatrically as of late. Sometimes a film will appear on TCM with new Janus logos and indicate something and actually mean little, but a theatrical release means a hell of a lot.

Besides, Criterion wants to represent modern cinema more so they jump on current directors quicker than older ones. Ask any fan of Max Ophuls about that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on June 05, 2007, 11:16:27 AM
Hey GT, any news on Bergman's "Face to Face"?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 05, 2007, 01:13:08 PM
Quote from: Cobz on June 05, 2007, 11:16:27 AM
Hey GT, any news on Bergman's "Face to Face"?

No more than last reported. Criterion has acquired rights but as proven by the Eric Rohmer acquisitions before, who knows how long it will take. I think because it is Bergman we will see it released sooner instead of later. Criterion wants to represent a few titles from him every year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on June 05, 2007, 11:31:39 PM
GT, any news on a shirt i ordered from print liberation nearly 2 weeks ago?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 06, 2007, 12:32:35 AM
Quote from: Pubrick on June 05, 2007, 11:31:39 PM
GT, any news on a shirt i ordered from print liberation nearly 2 weeks ago?

Yea, cancelled. You still haven't been forgiven for liking Apocalypto.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sunrise on June 06, 2007, 05:30:26 PM
the newsletter said to set your clocks to "magic hour" this fall. Any rumors of Malick, specifically Days of Heaven on the way??!!!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 06, 2007, 05:35:38 PM
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That is totally Days of Heaven!!! Another release from their paramount deal.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Xx on June 06, 2007, 05:47:28 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 06, 2007, 05:48:45 PM
I almost bought a $5 DVD, but at least now I can netflix the title and get the best picture quality.

And the newsletter also opined on the theatrical release of Mala Noche. Seems like a gurantee to me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on June 06, 2007, 06:21:17 PM
For not having many DVDs, Bethie will now have to double dip.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on June 07, 2007, 01:17:52 AM
I'm never buying a dvd again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on June 15, 2007, 03:48:53 PM
These September releases were just added to the site:

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And Martha Graham: Dance on Film.  (No cover yet.)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on June 15, 2007, 03:51:06 PM
Are they trying to surprise people with Breathless or something?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2007, 04:37:11 PM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on June 15, 2007, 03:51:06 PM
Are they trying to surprise people with Breathless or something?


I'm thinking my earlier report was premature.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2007, 04:50:20 PM
As far as the titles go, it was predictable Night on Earth and Stranger than Paradise were right around the corner when Criterion opened up two back-to-back spine numbers last month. I've seen Stranger than Paradise and have no interest to buy it, but I'll netflix Night on Earth.

Pabst's The Threepenny Opera is very interesting. Pabst has gone by the way side of major respect over the years, but I'm finding him to be more interesting all the time. I'll netflix this title and hope Criterion someday releases his long forgotten film, The Secrets of the Soul. It's the film he did with Freudian students.


Amazingly, the title I'm most likely to blind buy is Martha Graham: Dance on Film. It's a left field release for Criterion, but it sounds amazing. I've always loved the art of dance and felt that the old Hollywood musical was the best thing about Hollywood at the time. It is the one time that professionals of another art form fully showed themselves in film. The musical today is laughable and an embarassment to the grandeur the musicals once had. Martha Graham likely will not fufill my nostalgia for old musicals, but a two disc set devoted to dance (even ballerina work) sounds excellent.



Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: noyes on June 15, 2007, 08:14:09 PM
i'm just glad Permanent Vacation is included.
i've always wanted to see that movie.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 20, 2007, 03:29:11 PM
A title I'm not that familar with, but one I know means a lot to others. Two-Lane Blacktop looks like it is coming from Criterion soon. A post from Criterion forum says it here:


"Brad Stevens, who has written a book on Monte Hellman and seems the obvious choice for the liner notes, says Criterion is working on a new edition of Two-Lane Blacktop featuring a new documentary that revisits the shooting locations and more."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ghostboy on June 20, 2007, 04:14:33 PM
AMAZING. I love this movie. And Brad Stevens is awesome, too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 21, 2007, 03:53:00 AM
Anyone wondering what near future Bergman will be for Criterion gets their answer in The Magician. As a post says,

"This may have been mentioned earlier, but in an interview @ GreenCine Peter Cowie confirms a release of Bergman's The Magician for 2008."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on June 27, 2007, 11:25:45 AM
QuoteAnyone wondering what near future Bergman will be for Criterion gets their answer in The Magician. As a post says,

"This may have been mentioned earlier, but in an interview @ GreenCine Peter Cowie confirms a release of Bergman's The Magician for 2008."

Damnit! So Face to Face is probably gonna be 2009 now eh?  :yabbse-angry:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 27, 2007, 09:37:42 PM
Quote from: Cobz on June 27, 2007, 11:25:45 AM
QuoteAnyone wondering what near future Bergman will be for Criterion gets their answer in The Magician. As a post says,

"This may have been mentioned earlier, but in an interview @ GreenCine Peter Cowie confirms a release of Bergman's The Magician for 2008."

Damnit! So Face to Face is probably gonna be 2009 now eh?  :yabbse-angry:

Holy Christ man, lay off the Face to Face, it'll come out when it comes out.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 28, 2007, 01:34:37 AM
Quote from: Cobz on June 27, 2007, 11:25:45 AM
QuoteAnyone wondering what near future Bergman will be for Criterion gets their answer in The Magician. As a post says,

"This may have been mentioned earlier, but in an interview @ GreenCine Peter Cowie confirms a release of Bergman's The Magician for 2008."

Damnit! So Face to Face is probably gonna be 2009 now eh?  :yabbse-angry:

Not necessarily. It still could come out this year or even 2008. Criterion loves to release at least two Bergman films a year if they can. The Magician will likely get a slim dvd so it's just the easier and quicker film to release. Nothing more.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 30, 2007, 09:27:49 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 28, 2007, 01:34:37 AM
Quote from: Cobz on June 27, 2007, 11:25:45 AM
QuoteAnyone wondering what near future Bergman will be for Criterion gets their answer in The Magician. As a post says,

"This may have been mentioned earlier, but in an interview @ GreenCine Peter Cowie confirms a release of Bergman's The Magician for 2008."

Damnit! So Face to Face is probably gonna be 2009 now eh?  :yabbse-angry:

Not necessarily. It still could come out this year or even 2008. Criterion loves to release at least two Bergman films a year if they can. The Magician will likely get a slim dvd so it's just the easier and quicker film to release. Nothing more.

OK, I do have likely bad news for you.

Criterion Forum is reporting a new Ingmar Bergman title in line for release in the near future. The quote is here,

"At a recent reception in Manhattan for Birgitta Steene, whose "Ingmar Bergman: A Reference Guide" is essential for all Bergmaniacs, there was discussion about everybody's favorite critic, John Simon, since he is writing the notes for Criterion's upcoming Sawdust and Tinsel, as he did for Smiles of a Summer Night.

So it's coming...."

This could push Face to Face back to 2009 unless Sawdust and Tinsel gets released this year which means a double header of Face to Face and The Magician could be in 2008. I'll keep track of the developments....

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 12, 2007, 12:59:26 PM
First, I'd like to make a general Ingmar Bergman comment. I've been reporting recently numerous titles on the way from Criterion. The films are smaller titles and not his major works. The assumption was that each title would get their own release. Well, I'm finding out other small titles by Bergman are on the way so the new likelihood is that another Bergman box set is on the way.

That leaves a better chance for Face to Face to be released next year and one member of the board not to kill me for Criterion's decisions.

In actual news,

Before USA Today ran an article about Bernardo Bertolucci. General stuff, but at the end this was written:

"And Criterion is restoring another of his films, Before the Revolution (1964). At 64, he jokes, "I wish they could restore the directors."

The update is that a new print of the film has been screening around the country. The best indication a new dvd should be out soon.

I know SoNowThen and a few others highly anticipated this title so I hope it's good news all around.



In the Department of Corrections,

Last month I reported Breathless was confirmed for release in August. Obviously it isn't. I took what I said from DVDbeaver who got it wrong. Blame them. But the film still should be released in the near future.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on July 12, 2007, 07:20:10 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on July 12, 2007, 09:28:57 PM
this caught my eye...

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 12, 2007, 10:47:16 PM
Quote from: Ginger on July 12, 2007, 07:20:10 PM
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Too bad, it's a Two Lane Blacktop reference. We already knew that one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on July 16, 2007, 03:52:53 PM
#407
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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Gus Van Sant

New interview with Van Sant

Walt Curtis, the Peckerneck Poet: a documentary about the author of the book Mala Noche, directed by animator and friend Bill Plympton

Storyboard gallery

Original trailer edited by Van Sant

PLUS: A new essay by film critic Dennis Lim

#408
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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director of photography Raoul Coutard

Archival interviews with director Jean-Luc Godard, and actors Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, and Jean-Pierre Melville

New video interviews with Coutard, assistant director Pierre Rissient, and filmmaker D. A. Pennebaker

New video essays: filmmaker and critic Mark Rappaport's "Jean Seberg" and critic Jonathan Rosenbaum's "Breathless as Film Criticism"

Chambre 12, Hotel de suede, an eighty-minute French documentary about the making of Breathless, with members of the cast and crew 

Charlotte et son Jules, a 1959 short film by Godard, starring Belmondo 

French theatrical trailer 

New and improved English subtitle translation 

PLUS: A booklet featuring writings from Godard, film historian Dudley Andrew, Francois Truffaut's original film treatment, and Godard's scenario

#410
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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by film editor Roberto Silvi

Audio commentary featuring executive producer Michael Fitzgerald and producers Wieland Schulz-Keil and Moritz Borman

Theatrical trailers

New video interview with Jacqueline Bisset 

New audio interview with screenwriter Guy Gallo

1984 audio interview with John Huston conducted by French film critic Michel Ciment

Notes from "Under the Volcano" (1984), a 59-minute documentary by Gary Conklin shot on the set during the film's production, featuring interviews with Huston, cast, and crew

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976), filmmaker Donald Brittain's 99-minute, Academy Award–nominated documentary, narrated by Richard Burton, examining the connections between Under the Volcano author Malcolm Lowry's life and that of his novel's main character

PLUS: A new essay by film critic Christian Viviani

More

#409
Days of Heaven is coming also in October but nothing but the specs are up:
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Terrence Malick, editor Billy Weber, and camera operator John Bailey

New Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack

Audio commentary featuring Weber, art director Jack Fisk, costume designer Patricia Norris, and casting director Dianne Crittenden

New video interviews with cinematographers Haskell Wexler and Bailey

PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by critic Adrian Martin and director of photography Nestor Almendros 

More!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 16, 2007, 04:15:18 PM
Excellent lay out, Edison. I only have to comment.

First off, I want to see the transfer of Days of Heaven. I imagine it will be the best way to see the film and since my last time was long ago, the Criterion release will be my best time to revisit it. I didn't know about Under the Volcano but the synopsis makes me want to see it.

I think I'll end up buying Breathless. It's one of my favorite films by a director I sometimes hate, but the special features make it too enticing. And while some already hate the cover, I like it. Criterion is announcing this is the staple for Godard with the cover and first line of the description.

And I don't care too much about Mala Noche, but it is a very quick release for a Janus theatrical release. I wonder what it will mean for Pierrot Le Fou on Criterion DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on July 17, 2007, 12:39:51 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on July 16, 2007, 04:15:18 PM
And while some already hate the cover, I like it.

That damn C...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on July 17, 2007, 11:38:19 AM
Quote from: overmeunderyou on July 17, 2007, 12:39:51 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on July 16, 2007, 04:15:18 PM
And while some already hate the cover, I like it.

That damn C...

does the Breathless cover relate to any original poster or artwork?
a film so vivid has a cover so plain?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on July 17, 2007, 12:10:30 PM
Quote from: bigideas on July 17, 2007, 11:38:19 AM
Quote from: overmeunderyou on July 17, 2007, 12:39:51 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on July 16, 2007, 04:15:18 PM
And while some already hate the cover, I like it.

That damn C...

does the Breathless cover relate to any original poster or artwork?
a film so vivid has a cover so plain?

I don't know about original posters or artwork, but it does look similar to the Histoire(s) du Cinéma DVD.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on July 17, 2007, 04:01:00 PM
I'm out of touch....

I haven't read this thread since House of Games was announced.

Now I'm overwhelmed... it's like a kid on Christmas...so many titles... I can't even articulate a measured, calculated response.

So...

Fuck yeah.

Fuck yeah to every last title mentioned and the titles before that.

Fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on July 18, 2007, 08:27:58 PM
Quote from: bigideas on July 17, 2007, 11:38:19 AM
Quote from: overmeunderyou on July 17, 2007, 12:39:51 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on July 16, 2007, 04:15:18 PM
And while some already hate the cover, I like it.

That damn C...
a film so vivid has a cover so plain?

That's not plain to me, it's a bold statement.
I can see how the designer(s) chose to go with a simple typographic layout for this title.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on July 19, 2007, 04:01:10 AM
The artwork for Breathless sucks!

I hope they change their minds and go for this - (https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff362%2FCobz%2Faboutdesouffle.jpg&hash=15de54bdf99e0a1ef3edf6558d2a3942816aad0d)

Tres belle!

:yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on July 19, 2007, 10:20:29 PM
Keep hoping, I think that might actually work...

Or you can just learn to like it as is (if you plan to own it at least).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on July 19, 2007, 11:54:01 PM
it's been almost a year since janus released that $850 boxed set with the otherwise unavailable "le jour se leve." when the fuck is it going to be standalone?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 20, 2007, 02:52:47 AM
Every some odd months, I update this thread with the list of all the titles that are suppose to be coming in the future. I can't report everything so this post covers anything and everything I missed. Included are early short films by Martin Scorsese, a long forgotten indie film from Steven Soderbergh, the classic film My Dinner With Andre and a rare title from Paul Schrader. Enjoy the list!!!

I.) CERTAINTIES: [Titles that have been officially indicated under way for DVD issue by Criterion through their website, blog, newsletters, or emails]

BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ (1980, Fassbinder) - mentioned in Fassbinder Foundation's newsletter on their website stating that Criterion holds the rights. Film said to be restored until the end of 2006 by the foundation. UPDATE: Confirmed by Criterion's February (2007) newsletter "Tour Berlin, in 15 1/2 hours. Coming at "end of 2007" according to member email.

CLASSE TOUS RISQUES (1960, Sautet) - Via Rialto

LE DOULOS (1961, Melville) - Via Rialto

DRUNKEN ANGEL (1948, Akira Kurosawa) - Coming late summer (2007) according to Criterion producer Kim Hendrickson.

FANFAN LA TULIPE (1952, Christian-Jaque) - Via Rialto

GOLD OF NAPLES (1954, De Sica) - Via Rialto

THE GREAT CHASE (Harvey Cort, Paul Killiam, Saul J. Turell, 1962, USA) - Although technically released through Criterion's store as part of the "Essential Arthouse: 50 Years of Janus Film" box/book set, this is yet to receive a spine number.

THE HIT (Stephen Frears, 1984, UK) - Through Image Entertainment's recent acquisation, Criterion will release a special edition of the film from their press release (4/7).

THE HUMAN CONDITION TRILOGY (Masaki Kobayashi) - Kim Hendrickson email to member says "We do have plans to release THE HUMAN CONDITION. I'm not sure it will make 2007 though it's possible that it will find a place in the schedule toward the end of the year. If not then, we'll try to get it out early 2008".

INSIGNIFICANCE (Nicholas Roeg, 1985, UK) - Through Image Entertainment's recent acquisation, Criterion will release a special edition of the film from their press release (4/7).

JOUR DE FÊTE (Jacques Tati, 1949, France) - Announced on Criterion's website.

LE JOUR SE LÈVE (Marcel Carné, 1939, France) - Although technically released through Criterion's store as part of the "Essential Arthouse: 50 Years of Janus Film" box/book set, this is yet to receive a spine number.

THE LAST EMPEROR (Bernardo Bertolucci, 1987, USA) - Through Image Entertainment's recent acquisation, Criterion will release a special edition of the film from their press release (4/7).

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961, Resnais) - Via Rialto

LÉON MORIN, PRÊTRE (1961, Melville) - Via Rialto

THE LOVE GODDESSES (Saul J. Turell, 1965, USA) - Although technically released through Criterion's store as part of the "Essential Arthouse: 50 Years of Janus Film" box/book set, this is yet to receive a spine number.

MAFIOSO (1962, Lattuada) - Via Rialto

MAX OPHULS boxset - Kim Hendrickson's email to member says "we will be releasing an Ophuls box in late 2007/early 2008. It will contain several films, including THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... (1953) and LE PLAISIR (1952).

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE (Nagisa Oshima, 1983, UK/Japan) - Through Image Entertainment's recent acquisation, Criterion will release a special edition of the film from their press release (4/7).

MIKIO NARUSE boxset - Peter Becker of Criterion announced a boxset of Naruse in the forthcoming year (2007). Box contents not certain. FLOWING (1956) - mentioned as available on DVD from Criterion in Donald Richie's updated "A Hundred Years of Japanese Film" book.

MISS JULIE (Alf Sjöberg, 1951, Sweden) - Although technically released through Criterion's store as part of the "Essential Arthouse: 50 Years of Janus Film" box/book set, this is yet to receive a spine number.

MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (1981) - Matt Lipson of Criterion says they own the rights, possible release next year (2007).

LA NOTTE (1961, Antonioni) - mentioned by Kim Hendrickson on "The Speakeasy with Dorian" as forthcoming. UPDATE: Coming according to Kim Hendrickson, but problems finding elements for release. (2007)

PANIQUE (1946, Duvivier) - Via Rialto

PIERROT LE FOU (1965, Godard) - Rialto says Criterion has the rights, appeared with Janus credits at retrospective. UPDATE: Turrell says this is getting a release in 2007 according to member email.

SALÒ (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1975) - Mentioned by Peter Becker in a interview: "We hope to remedy that in the near future". According to a Criterion producer, this is coming "soon". UPDATE 11/22/06 - "We're working on a brand new HD transfer now. It'll be a totally new release and be out in 2007"

SHORT FILMS OF MARTIN SCORSESE - THE BIG SHAVE (1967, Martin Scorsese), ITALIANAMERICAN (1974, Martin Scorsese), and possible others. Mentioned by Turell in response to mail that "It's in the works".

TWO-LANE BLACKTOP (Monte Hellman, 1971) – According to writer Brad Stevens, Criterion is working on a new edition featuring a new documentary that revisits the shooting locations and more.

TWO OR THREE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER (1967, Godard) - Via Rialto

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II.) STALLED EX-CERTAINTIES: [Officially announced titles that have run into some kind of technical hitch and are now in limbo]

COCKTAIL MOLOTOV (Diane Kurys, 1980, France)

COUSIN, COUSINE (Jean Charles Tacchella, 1975, France) – Announced in the early days of Criterion's DVD catalog.

DODES'KA-DEN (Akira Kurosawa, 1970, Japan) – Announced in the early days of Criterion's DVD catalog.

EISENSTEIN: THE SILENT YEARS – Announced in the early days of Criterion's DVD catalog. From December 1999 Cineaste interview w/Peter Becker: "We're now working on THE BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (Sergei Eisenstein, 1925, Soviet Union), OCTOBER, (Sergei Eisenstein, 1927, Soviet Union) STRIKE (Sergei Eisenstein, 1925, Soviet Union), OLD AND NEW, also known as THE GENERAL LINE (Sergei Eisenstein, 1929, Soviet Union), plus GLUMOV'S DIARY (Sergei Eisenstein, 1923, Soviet Union), a short that's never been seen here. These are enormous projects, so what we try to do is to ally ourselves with a small group of scholars. On the Eisensteins, we're being helped by David Bordwell, Naum Kleimann, Annette Michelson, Ian Christie, Richard Taylor, and Yuri Tsivian. The idea basically is that if all of these people help us find our way, we won't be too far off."

SANSHIRO SUGATA (Akira Kurosawa, 1943, Japan) – Announced in the early days of Criterion's DVD catalog.

SHANGHAI EXPRESS (Josef von Sternberg, 1932, USA) – Announced in the early days of Criterion's DVD catalog. Criterion's Jon Mulvaney says: indefinitely postponed. As of Feb 2003 it's looking bleak; not on the schedule.

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III.) DISTINCT POSSIBILITIES: [Titles that haven't been officially confirmed yet but have either been mentioned by Criterion or linked to Criterion by other events/companies]

N.B. Titles will NOT be added to this list simply if they are screened with acknowledgment given to Janus Films or are merely known to be part of the Janus Films catalog. To be added to this list, titles must be confirmed as showing in new prints (or on TV in new transfers) or otherwise be indicated as likely forthcoming releases.

Akira Kurosawa - I LIVE IN FEAR (1955, Akira Kurosawa)- part of 2002 touring Kurosawa retrospective featuring new prints with newly translated subtitles. THOSE WHO THREAD ON THE TIGER'S TAIL (Akira Kurosawa, 1945) -UPDATE: Donald Richie is recording commentary for an upcoming release of the film. He mentioned this at an appearance at Yale.

ANTONIO GAUDI (1984, Teshigahara), has been playing in a new print from Janus Films.

BEFORE THE REVOLUTION (1964, Bertolucci) - mentioned in USA Today Bertolucci article

CABIRIA (1914, Giovanni Pastrone) - Roger Ebert mentions in Chicago Sun-Times that Criterion is preparing a DVD release of the film.

CRASH (1996, David Cronenberg) - Image Entertainment are advising enquirers about this film to contact Criterion

CRY OF THE CITY (1948, Robert Siodmak) - According to the issue of The Sentinel, FOX says this is coming from Criterion.

THE DEAD (1987, John Huston) - Said to be released by Turrell to email message to member that this was planned for 2007 and said ""obviously, things do change".

Ernst Lubitsch - ONE HOUR WITH YOU (1932, Lubitsch), THE SMILING LIEUTENANT (1931, Lubitsch) - These are said to be released on Criterion by a producer of the company.

FACE TO FACE (Ingmar Bergman, 1976) - According to a email response from Turrell to member, this was listed among several Paramount titles that MAY appear in the future. "

GRAY'S ANATOMY (1996, Soderbergh) - via Wellspring

HUMANITY AND PAPER BALLOONS (1937, Yamanaka) - mentioned as available on DVD from Criterion in Donald Richie's updated "A Hundred Years of Japanese Film" book. UPDATE: Donald Richie is recording commentary for an upcoming Criterion release of the film. He mentioned this at an appearance at Yale.

THE IMMORTAL STORY (1968, Orson Welles) - Aired on TCM in new print. Also Janus films title.

Janus Films 50th Anniversary (35mm NEW PRINTS) - The following films are playing around the nation in new pristine prints from the Janus Films catalog: DEATH OF A CYCLIST (1955, Antonio Juan Bardem), THE CRIME OF MONSIEUR LANGE (1935, Jean Renoir), THE MAGICIAN (1958, Bergman), THE MAKIOKA SISTERS (1983, Kon Ichikawa), MONIKA (aka Summer with Monika)(1953, Bergman), THE ORGANIZER (1963, Mario Monicelli), THE PHANTOM CHARIOT (1921, Victor Sjöstrom), ZERO FOR CONDUCT (1933, Jean Vigo), MIRACLE IN MILAN (1951, De Sica).

Jean-Luc Godard - MADE IN USA (1966), LE PETIT SOLDAT (1963), LES CARABINIERS (1963) - According to a Lionsgate employee, Criterion holds the rights to these.

Jean-Pierre Gorin - POTO AND CABENGO (Jean-Pierre Gorin, 1980) - Mentioned by Gorin at Telluride film festival this is in development by Criterion for release. UPDATE: ROUTINE PLEASURES (1986), MY CRASY LIFE (1992) said to be released by CC as a trilogy according to Jean-Pierre Gorin at a showing of his film Poto and Cabengo. "He added that this was going to be called "three popular films" or something of the sort, though he said this with a chuckle."

Kenji Mizoguchi - SISTERS OF GION (1936, Mizoguchi), STORY OF THE LAST CHRYSANTHEMUMS (1939, Mizoguchi), STREET OF SHAME (1956, Mizoguchi), THE LIFE OF OHARU (1952, Mizoguchi) - all playing at various retrospectives w/new 35mm prints.

KAPÓ (1959, Pontecorvo) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

Lindsay Anderson - THIS SPORTING LIFE (1963, Anderson) - Spencer Leigh says it's coming here

Louis Malle - LES AMANTS (1958, Malle) - told to member by source that Criterion has aquired it along with Elevator to the Gallows via New Yorker. BLACK MOON (1975, Malle) - Aired on FLIX channel with Janus logo/new Print. DAMAGE (1992, Malle) - Image Entertainment are advising enquirers about this film to contact Criterion. MAY FOOLS (1990), THE THIEF OF PARIS (1967), LE FEU FOLLET (1963), ZAZIE DANS LE METRO (1960), have all appeared in Janus/Criterion credits on various retrospectives and/or sources. UPDATE 07/07: Will be happening soon according to inside info with Criterion.

Luis Buñuel - THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (1962, Buñuel), SIMON OF THE DESERT (1965, Buñuel) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo.

MACUNAÍMA (Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, 1969) - According to a lecture on Cinema Nova, NYU Professor Robert Stam mentioned that Criterion has "come around" in releasing this on DVD after pressuring Criterion to consider the film. It is said that he also showed restored DVD copy of the film said to have given to him by the family of the filmmaker. Robert Stam has provided commentaries for Contempt and an interview for Jules and Jim.

MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS (Paul Schrader, 1985) – Warner no longer holds to rights to this. Rumoured for a 2008 release.

MISSING (Costa-Gavras, 1982) - Rumoured by private source for a 2008 release.

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH (1965, Rosi) - verified solid source

PARIS BELONGS TO US (1960, Jacques Rivette) - Credited Janus/Criterion at Berkeley Art Museum. Short film FOOL'S MATE (aka Le Coup du berger, 1958, Jacques Rivette) follows it.

LE PROCES DE JEANNE D'ARC (1962, Bresson) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

Satyajit Ray - According to a friend (of a member), in correspondence with staff at UCSC, "Criterion has been negotiating with UCSC to acquire several Satyajit Ray films". Email to member says, "things are moving slowly," but some some more title-specific announcements may be forthcoming later on in 2007.

SAWDUST AND TINSEL (Ingmar Bergman, 1953) - John Simon has written notes for an upcoming release.

Shohei Imamura - INTENTIONS OF MURDER (1964) and PIGS AND BATTLESHIPS (1961). Donald Richie is recording commentary for an upcoming Criterion release of the films. He mentioned this at an appearance at Yale. THE INSECT WOMAN, THE PROFOUND DESIRE OF THE GODS, EIJANAIKA are also appearing in Janus/Criterion courtesy credits. Some may appear as Eclipse titles by Criterion.

A TIME FOR DRUNKEN HORSES (2000, Ghobadi) - mentioned by mijfilm.com ( the official Bahman Ghobadi website) that Criterion holds the rights to the film.

WESTFRONT 1918 (1930, Pabst) - shown in a new transfer on TCM preceded by Janus Films logo

WHITE DOG (1982) - According to a email response from Turrell to member, this was listed among several Paramount titles that MAY appear in the future.

Yasujiro Ozu - As of Nov 2003 Criterion are planning to release 12 Ozu DVDs, strong rumours of an Ozu silents box. AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON (1962, Ozu) strongly mooted. THE ONLY SON (1936, Ozu) - mentioned in an article by Donald Richie in the Japan Times as being Criterion's next release after Early Summer (although Late Spring was released). UPDATE: Donald Richie mentioned at an appearance at Yale, that both The Only Son and THERE WAS A FATHER (1942) was delayed. He also mentioned that it would be a while before we see a silents box set. UPDATE: According to silent film composer, Donald Sosin, "Criterion will release a box set of three Ozu films sometime in coming months (2007) with new scores I am doing: I WAS BORN BUT... (a particular favorite of mine) is one of them."
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IV.) REMASTERS [Titles that are in the CC that is said to be re-issued because new, better materials have come to light in the years since initial release]

CRITERION BLOG: 11/21/06 - "We know there are a good two-dozen early releases (Andrei Rublev and Shock Corridor, to name just a couple) that need to be redone, and we'll probably get to them at a rate of three to four a year".

ANDREI RUBLEV (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1965) - Mentioned in Criterion's blog by Jonathan Turrell

HIGH AND LOW (Akira Kurosawa, 1963, Japan) - Announced as a possibility at AMMI talk (Nov 2004).

THE LADY VANISHES (Alfred Hitchcock, 1938) - Appears remastered in the Janus book/box set from the original release. May indicate a possible re-issue in the future.

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (Peter Weir, 1975, Australia) - as confirmed by Peter Weir in an interview with DVD Talk Radio.

SHOCK CORRIDOR (Samuel Fuller, 1963, USA) - - Mentioned in Criterion's blog by Jonathan Turrell
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mesh on July 20, 2007, 10:15:15 AM
Oh man.  2 or 3 Things I Know About Her is so great.  I'll buy that Day #1 of its release.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on July 25, 2007, 07:13:25 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 25, 2007, 11:22:57 PM
Look out! That 'C' is gonna crash land right into the house!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on July 26, 2007, 12:43:08 PM
thats great. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on July 26, 2007, 02:49:46 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on July 25, 2007, 11:22:57 PM
Look out! That 'C' is gonna crash land right into the house!

I like to think that it's actually heading away from the house and ends up landing on the Finnish cabbie from Night on Earth's windshield, thus forcing him to drive with his head out of the window.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 07, 2007, 05:19:32 PM
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I'm stumped.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 07, 2007, 05:40:26 PM
a quick google search suggests that it's lubitsch's The Love Parade.



what?  whatever, i'll take more lubitsch.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 15, 2007, 04:37:58 PM
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SPECIAL EDITION SEVEN-DISC SET FEATURES

New high-definition digital transfer, from the 2006 restoration by the Fassbinder Foundation and Bavaria Media, and supervised and approved by director of photography Xaver Schwarzenberger

Two new documentaries by Fassbinder Foundation president Juliane Lorenz: one featuring interviews with the cast and crew, the other on the restoration 

Hans Dieter Hartl's 1980 documentary The Making of "Berlin Alexanderplatz"

Phil Jutzi's 1931, ninety-minute film of Alfred Doblin's novel, from a screenplay cowritten by Doblin himself

New video interview with Peter Jelavich, author of Berlin Alexanderplatz: Radio, Film, and the Death of Weimar Culture

New and improved English subtitle translation

PLUS: An essay by filmmaker Tom Tykwer, reflections from Fassbinder, an interview with Schwarzenberger, and German author Thomas Steinfeld on the novel


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New, restored high-definition digital transfer

New audio commentary featuring Japanese-film scholar Donald Richie

A 30-minute documentary on the making of Drunken Angel

A new video piece that looks at the challenges Kurosawa faced in making Drunken Angel

PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by cultural historian Ian Buruma and a reprint from Kurosawa's Something Like an Autobiography


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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:

New, restored high-definition digital transfer

Audio commentary by film historian Bruce Eder

Crook's Tour, a 1941 feature-length Charters and Caldicott adventure, available for the first time on home video, with Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne reprising their beloved The Lady Vanishes roles

Excerpts from Francois Truffaut's legendary 1962 audio interview with Hitchcock 

Mystery Train, a new video essay about Hitchcock and The Lady Vanishes by scholar Leonard Leff (Hitchcock and Selznick: The Rich and Strange Collaboration of Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick in Hollywood) Stills gallery of behind-the-scenes photos and promotional art

PLUS: A new essays by critic Geoffrey O'Brien

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer

Audio commentary by Bergman scholar Peter Cowie

Video introduction by Ingmar Bergman from 2003

New and improved English subtitle translation

PLUS: A new essay by critic John Simon and an appreciation by filmmaker Catherine Breillat
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 15, 2007, 07:53:02 PM
Edison - Man, you nail the releases again with an excellent post. Feel free to also title the posts to announce the news. You can even get creative.

November is going to be an excellent month for Criterion. I hate to say it, but the Kurosawa release will be the lest interesting release. Even though I am not a fan of Hitchcock, I do have some positive opinion about his earlier days. They needed to re-release The Lady Vanishes for a while. But because they are choosing this film as their re-release, that means that will likely be it for the year. For the last few years they have chosen one major film at the end of the year to re-release. Third Man put a dent into that pattern with coming out at the beginning of this year.

Berlin Alexanderplatz is the big news. It's a pricey disc, but I'm going to save up all my pennies to buy this. I've only heard amazing things about the film and there is no way I could enjoy the film just renting it off Netflix and seeing it in installments over weeks. This is also a major project for Criterion. They've released numerous important films, but few with such difficulty like Berlin. The box set to rival this will be the Eisenstein Box Set. (if it ever gets released)

All the other films I will rent before deciding on purchase.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 16, 2007, 04:52:27 PM
Source: Hollywood Elsewhere

Coast-to-coast alarm bells are ringing in DVD-aficionado circles in response to yesterday afternoon's posting about the forthcoming Criterion Collection DVD of Days of Heaven (due 10.23), which has been described by producer-technician Lee Kline as deliberately unsweetened and "very different" from the previous version due to the input of director Terrence Malick, who wanted it to look as natural as possible. Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding...!!

Malick didn't want the film to look" too postcard-like" so the watchword during the color correction session was "not too pretty," says Kline. The "gold and the warmth" were taken out, the transfer went "to a really different place" than previous versions, and what emerged was something "beautiful but boy, was it different!," he writes. "I told Terry people were really going to be pretty surprised by this new transfer, since it was such a radical departure from before," Kline relates, but Malick said it was "perfect."

Obviously aware of Days of Heaven's rep as one of the most hauntingly beautiful narrative films of the 20th Century (Nestor Almendros' naturalistic magic-hour photography is a hallmark) and probably anticipating fan reactions to terms like "really different" and "radical departure," Kline ends his piece with a dash of backtrack-sidestep exuberance.

"Back at Criterion a couple of weeks later, our New York crew went to work on the restoration. I came into the room where Betsy Heistand was cleaning up some damaged frames, and I said, 'So, what do you think?" She said, 'It's beautiful.' I had to see it again for myself to make sure we really did everything right, since I was still a bit nervous about how different it was from the old transfer (especially with DVD Beaver around!).

"I sat down in our QC room, turned off the lights, and watched the entire film on our great 24-inch Sony Pro-monitor. Betsy was right: it was beautiful. Days of Heaven finally looked the way it should, and I got goose bumps once again."



http://www.criterion.com/blog/2007_08_01_archive.html#6092514835894172533
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on August 20, 2007, 09:56:49 PM
just saw this at Yankee Racers:

From the Criterion Forum:


Not to get people's hopes up or anything, but the latest (6.12.07) New York Times TimesTalks podcast is an hour long interview with Luke and Andrew Wilson. During the audience Q&A section at the end, they are asked about a Bottle Rocket special edition DVD and Luke says "We just heard last week that I think they're going to do one of those Criterion versions of it. I don't know if that's true, but we did hear that." (this is at the 55:10 mark)


URLS:
http://www.criterionforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2562
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/multimedia/podcasts.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 21, 2007, 12:54:42 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on August 15, 2007, 07:53:02 PM
Berlin Alexanderplatz is the big news. It's a pricey disc, but I'm going to save up all my pennies to buy this. I've only heard amazing things about the film and there is no way I could enjoy the film just renting it off Netflix and seeing it in installments over weeks. This is also a major project for Criterion. They've released numerous important films, but few with such difficulty like Berlin.

November can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 29, 2007, 12:53:26 PM
Latest rumblings is that Sam Fuller's White Dog will be released in the near future. Some have predicted it will come in 2007, but I think it will come out in the first half of 2008. This title has been thrown around for a while. No surprise, but good news it's coming sooner rather than later. It's also a good release for Criterion because the film has long been unavailable in United States in any quality transfer.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 29, 2007, 01:17:57 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on August 29, 2007, 12:53:26 PM
Latest rumblings is that Sam Fuller's White Dog will be released in the near future. Some have predicted it will come in 2007, but I think it will come out in the first half of 2008. This title has been thrown around for a while. No surprise, but good news it's coming sooner rather than later. It's also a good release for Criterion because the film has long been unavailable in United States in any quality transfer.

In 2008 Criterion will release a Samuel Fuller movie that was deemed too controversial to release by its studio and that was allegedly based on the true story of a pet once owned by Breathless star Jean Seberg. Name the film and you'll be entered in a drawing to receive a free Criterion DVD of your choice. Two runners-up will receive Criterion T-shirts.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 04, 2007, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: Criterion E-mailOn Thursday, September 6, Criterion will launch its new, redesigned website. Customers will then be able to shop at www.criterion.com for Criterion products, including T-shirts, hats, posters, mugs, and gift certificates. And, for the first time since the days of laserdiscs, Criterion will be selling its library of movies directly online.

We're introducing many new ways to browse through our collection of Criterion and Eclipse films. You'll notice a new category called Explore, in which you'll be able to look deeper into film movements—such as the French new wave—or the works of such favorite Criterion directors as Ingmar Bergman. Plus, we'll offer all of the top ten lists of filmmakers and friends that have appeared over the years in our monthly newsletters, which will now be archived on our main site.

When you shop at Criterion you'll get 20% off all DVDs, free shipping on orders of $50 or more, and a $50 gift certificate for every $500 you spend.

http://store.criterion.com/

In other news, the blog (http://www.criterion.com/blog/2007_09_01_archive.html#6214049199186819668) has let loose news that they will be releasing People on Sunday (http://imdb.com/title/tt0020163/) next year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 17, 2007, 10:25:25 AM
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Special Features
- DIRECTOR-APPROVED DOUBLE-DISC SET
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by director Monte Hellman
- Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack
- Two audio commentaries; one by Hellman and filmmaker Allison Anders, and one by screenwriter Rudy Wurlitzer and author David Meyer
- Interviews with Hellman, musician Kris Kristofferson, producer Michael Laughlin, and production manager Walter Coblenz
- Rare, never-before-seen screen-test outtakes
- Performance and Image: a look at the restoration of a '55 Chevy from the movie
- Color Me Gone: photos and publicity from Two-Lane Blacktop
- Original theatrical trailer
- PLUS: Rudy Wurlitzer's screenplay, reprinted specially for this release; new essays by Kent Jones, appreciations by Richard Linklater and Tom Waits; and a reprint of the 1970 Rolling Stone article "On Route 66, Filming Two-Lane Blacktop."

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 17, 2007, 01:40:49 PM
It's an unfortunate box set for Bergman if it doesn't feature a new transfer for The Seventh Seal. I'm surprised they would take advantage of the legacy of Ingmar Bergman by releasing this box set after his death and not making it appropriate by doing a new transfer for The Seventh Seal. The DVD has been in line for a few years now for a rehaul and Criterion even admitted that but I'm not sure they did what was needed for this box set.

I'll have to check out Two-Lane Blacktop. I don't know it well. I'm just sad the Max Ophuls box set wasn't announced.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on September 18, 2007, 12:01:17 AM
Also disapointed about no Ophuls news.

I'm not a fan of two lane blacktop at all, but I may rent the dvd becuase the commentaries will definately be 10 times more exciting than the film itself (and thats a pretty cool cover).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on September 18, 2007, 05:29:04 AM
Anybody here who IS a fan of Blacktop? I've been wanting to check it out for ever, but my current economic situation forces me to blind buy less and less.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on September 18, 2007, 10:47:15 AM
It's a film with a really unique resonance.  It's a quiet and slow paced film that's not necessarily contemplative or introspective, but like suggestive and foreboding.  I want to say that it's about hippies but there's this diner scene that makes it clear it's not a film about hippies, and I want to say it's about a long race but there's this irreverent attitude towards the race.  It does capture a time and a mood, and somehow it sees into its future, so a real gloom hangs over the film, a real kind of hopelessness and then resilience.

It's a really moody film and I'm a fan.  I'd recommend everyone check it out for themselves to see how they react.

I also went to see Sawdust and Tinsel recently, which is going to be released in November.  It's super fucking good.  It's Bergman still doing story driven films, so there's not a lot to scratch off the surface if that's your kick, but the surface is consistently highly engaging.  It also has a carnival atmosphere which I'm always a sucker for.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on September 18, 2007, 06:24:18 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 18, 2007, 06:37:26 PM
The Naked Prey?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: meatwad on September 28, 2007, 12:01:22 AM
in the bio section on the website for alex cox's film searchers 2.0, it says that his film walker is being restored by criterion for release in 2008. has this been mentioned before?

http://www.searchers2.com/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 07, 2007, 04:28:52 PM
From a post at the Criterion forum:

"I attended a Master Class with Albert Maysles yesterday afternoon and got word that at least three of his films are slated for Criterion release in 2008:

A Visit With Truman Capote (1966)

Meet Marlon Brando (1966)

Muhammed and Larry (1980)"

This could be a Criterion box set, but I believe there is also a good chance it could be an Eclipse release. Maysles is an important filmmaker, but these don't look high priority. Meet Marlon Brando was most rumored to be an extra on One Eyed Jack's if Paramount relinquished their print to Criterion.

One Eyed Jacks is a distinct possibility, but I'll bet this box set money this becomes Eclipse property. For now I have to label it under Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on October 08, 2007, 02:02:24 AM
My pal worked in Albert's office last year and spent all his time helping them archive EVERYTHING, in order to prep a Criterion box.

So I would imagine you're right, GT -- probably Eclipse.

Or maybe something like the Brakhage set, since a lot of these Maysles docs are short.

some videotapes MAY have found their way into my hands... perhaps ALL those docs... by, er, blind luck
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 12, 2007, 12:25:23 PM
From a post at the Criterion forum:


"An article interviewing yet another Criterion cover designer, confirming the release of Alex Cox's WALKER and showing an alternate piece of artwork for TWO LANE BLACKTOP -- perhaps an outer or inner sleeve?"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 12, 2007, 03:00:22 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on October 12, 2007, 12:25:23 PM
From a post at the Criterion forum:


"An article interviewing yet another Criterion cover designer, confirming the release of Alex Cox's WALKER and showing an alternate piece of artwork for TWO LANE BLACKTOP -- perhaps an outer or inner sleeve?"

and here (http://www.austin360.com/news/content/movies/stories/2007/10/1011coffee.html) is the article.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 15, 2007, 05:41:45 PM
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Swedish filmmaker Alf Sjöberg's visually innovative, Cannes Grand Prix–winning adaptation of August Strindberg's renowned 1888 play brings to scalding life the excoriating words of the stage's preeminent surveyor of all things rotten in the state of male-female relations. Miss Julie vividly depicts the battle of the sexes and classes that ensues when a wealthy businessman's daughter (Anita Bjork, in a fiercely emotional performance) falls for her father's bitter servant. Celebrated for its unique cinematic style (and censored upon its first release in the United States for its adult content), Sjöberg's film was an important turning point in Scandinavian cinema.

Special Features

* - New, restored high-definition digital transfer
* - New video essay by film historian Peter Cowie
* - Archival television interview with director Alf Sjöberg
* - 2006 television documentary about the play Miss Julie and dramatist August Strindberg
* - Theatrical trailer
* - New and improved English subtitle translation
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Glamorous leading man turned idiosyncratic auteur Cornel Wilde created a handful of gritty, violent explorations of the nature of man in the sixties and seventies, none more memorable than The Naked Prey. In the late nineteenth century, after an ivory-hunting safari offends an African tribe, the colonialists are captured and hideously tortured. Only Wilde's marksman is released, without clothes or weapons, to be hunted for sport, and he embarks on a harrowing journey through savanna and jungle. back to a primitive state. Distinguished by vivid widescreen camerawork and unflinching savagery, The Naked Prey is both a propulsive, stripped-to-the-bone narrative and a meditation on the notion of civilization.

Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary by film scholar Stephen Prince
- "John Colter's Escape," a 1913 written record of the trapper's flight from Blackfoot Indians—which was the inspiration for The Naked Prey—read by actor Paul Giamatti
- Original soundtrack cues created by director Cornel Wilde and ethnomusicologist Andrew Tracey, along with a written statement by Tracey on the score
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Michael Atkinson and a 1970 interview with Wilde

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One of the finest British films ever made, this benchmark of "kitchen-sink realism" follows the self-defeating professional and romantic pursuits of a miner turned rugby player eking out an existence in drab Yorkshire. With an astonishing, raging performance by a young Richard Harris, an equally blistering turn by fellow Oscar nominee Rachel Roberts as the widow with whom he lodges, and electrifying direction by Lindsay Anderson, in his feature-film debut following years of documentary work, This Sporting Life remains a dramatic powerhouse.

Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary featuring Paul Ryan, editor of Never Apologise: The Collected Writings of Lindsay Anderson, and David Storey, screenwriter and author of This Sporting Life
- Theatrical trailer
- Lindsay Anderson: Lucky Man? (2004, 30 min), a documentary from BBC Scotland featuring interviews with many of the director's close friends and collaborators
- New video interview with Lois Sutcliffe Smith, Anderson's close friend and president of the Lindsay Anderson Memorial Foundation
- Meet the Pioneers (1948), Lindsay Anderson's first documentary short
- Wakefield Express (1952), Anderson's short-film contribution to England's Free Cinema series, shot in the same town that served as the location for This Sporting Life
- Is That All There Is? (1992, 50 min), Anderson's autobiographical, final film

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The great Agnes Varda's career began with this graceful, penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple (played by Silvia Monfort and Philippe Noiret) and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the locals, Varda's discursive, gorgeously filmed debut was radical enough to later be considered one of the progenitors of the coming French new wave.

Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Agnes Varda
- New video interview with Varda
- Archival 1964 television episode from Cinéastes de notre temps, in which Varda discusses her early career
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation

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Though married to the good-natured, beautiful Therese (Claire Drouot), young husband and father François (Jean-Claude Drouot) finds himself falling unquestioningly into an affair with an attractive postal worker. One of Agnes Varda's most provocative films, the art-house hit Le bonheur examines, with a deceptively cheery palette and the spirited strains of Mozart, the ideas of fidelity and happiness in a modern, self-centered world.

Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Agnes Varda
- Actor Jean-Claude Drouot revisits the film's setting forty years later
- A 2006 interview with actors Claire Drouot and Marie-France Boyer
- A 2006 discussion with four scholars and intellectuals discussing the concept of happiness and its relation to the film
- Srchival footage of Varda shooting Le bonheur
- 1998 interview with Varda, discussing Le bonheur
- Du Côté de la côte (1958), a short film directed by Varda exploring the tourist destination of the Côte D'Azur
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
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Sandrine Bonnaire won a César award for her portrayal of Mona, a defiant young drifter who is found frozen in a ditch. Using a largely non-professional cast, famed New Wave filmmaker Agnès Varda recollects Mona's story through the flashbacks of those who encountered her, producing the splintered portrait of an enigmatic woman. Told in sparsely poetic images set against the frozen landscape of mid-winter Nîmes, this is Varda's masterpiece. Criterion presents Vagabond (Sans toit ni loi) in a brilliant color transfer supervised by the director.

Special Features
- New restored digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Agnes Varda
- Remembrances: a 2003 documentary on the making of the film, including interviews with Sandrine Bonnaire and other cast members
- The Story of an Old Lady: Varda's 2003 short film revisiting actress Marthe Jarnias, who plays the old aunt in the film
- A 2003 interview with Varda and composer Joanna Bruzdowicz
- A 1986 radio interview with writer Nathalie Sarraute, who inspired the film
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by Chris Darke and written introduction by Agnes Varda

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Agnes Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer (Corinne Marchand) set adrift in the city as she awaits test results from a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman's life, Cleo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina.

Special Features
- New, restored digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Agnes Varda
- Remembrances: a 2005 documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with Varda, Corinne Marchand, and Antoine Bourseiller
- Excerpt from a 1993 French television program featuring Madonna and Varda talking about Cléo
- Cleo's Real Path Through Paris, a short film from 2005 in which Varda retraces Cleo's steps through Paris, on a motorcycle
- Les Fiancés du Pont Macdonald (1961), a short film directed by Varda, featuring Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina, and Varda explaining why this film was featured as the film within the film L'opéra Mouffe (1958), an early short by Varda, with a score by Georges Delerue New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by Adrian Martin and a written introduction by Agnès Varda
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on October 15, 2007, 05:50:20 PM
Wow, I almost bought Cleo from 5 to 7 earlier today too...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on October 17, 2007, 07:49:57 AM
From the latest newsletter:

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Ice Storm?!!   :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sunrise on October 17, 2007, 08:31:28 AM
Quote from: IN SPAR_ROWS on October 17, 2007, 07:49:57 AM
From the latest newsletter:

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Ice Storm?!!   :shock:

Has to be...and that is a definitely a surprise.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on October 17, 2007, 11:41:12 AM
Quote from: edison on October 15, 2007, 05:41:45 PM
- Excerpt from a 1993 French television program featuring Madonna and Varda talking about Cléo

As much as I love Cleo... and look forward to finally having extras on the DVD, can I get a Madonna-less copy please?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 29, 2007, 01:44:40 PM
http://www.criterion.com/blog/2007_09_01_archive.html#1663497146515801199

September 13, 2007
Reality at 25/24 Frames per Second

Here's a Criterion discussion that won't die. It has to do with Berlin Alexanderplatz, and it came up again this week, thanks to a couple of customers writing in. We were standing there in a clump outside our production manager's door—the disc producer, the head of audio, and a few more of us—running through the same arguments one more time and ending up, once again, at the same conclusion. It all starts when Rainer Werner Fassbinder chooses to shoot Berlin Alexanderplatz , his epic masterpiece, at 25 frames per second (fps). It makes sense, since in Europe television runs at 25 fps, and the film was being shot for European television. But what happens when you need to make a 24 fps HD master? Or a print that will be projected in theaters at 24 fps? Either you do what we've done, let the film run naturally at 24 fps—which means the running time will be 4 percent longer and the pitch of the audio will drop down slightly—or you could try to solve the problem with digital processing and pitch correction, crushing 25 frames worth of information into 24 frames.

If the film weren't fifteen hours long, we probably wouldn't even be having this discussion. The actual differences in timing and pitch are mostly perceptible in a side-by-side comparison, and on an episode by episode basis we're really only talking about a couple of minutes—an hour-long episode would run a little over sixty-two minutes. By sacrificing actual clock time we preserve the integrity of the picture, ensure natural movement between frames, and avoid introducing digital artifacts. Subjecting the master to massive signal processing based on the ugly math it takes to display 25 frames worth of data each second, but using only 24 frames, would result in a huge amount of interpolated picture information that doesn't actually exist on celluloid. Instead of a frame-accurate picture of the film, you get an image of what the frames would look like if we start from the assumption that frames 1, 2, 3, and 25 are actually .96, 1.92, 2.88, and 24. Clearly there is no 2.88th frame, so the signal processor has to derive one. Here's an example of what that would look like:

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Changing the running time also causes a 4 percent change in the pitch of the audio. Just as with a record player, when the sound gets played back more slowly, the pitch drops. The only way to correct the pitch would be to change the actual sample values, which would mean introducing a whole new series of interpolations as we replaced the entire soundtrack with a derivative soundtrack based on math. In order to avoid creating artifacts and distortion, we chose to present a frame-accurate rendering of the image and sound and put up with the 4 percent time and pitch difference. This is the same compromise (in reverse) as the one that is made when a 24 fps theatrical film is mastered at 25 fps for a PAL broadcast or DVD release.

Still, because Berlin Alexanderplatz is almost fifteen hours long, the 4 percent difference adds about thirty-five minutes. Surely that must change things. That's a half hour more of my life dedicated to this already epic movie. If I start watching this film at the same moment as my colleague Robert Fischer in Germany, he will meet Barbara Sukowa's character, Mieze, something like fifteen minutes before I will. It means that what took a minute of real time on Fassbinder's set will take 1.04 minutes on a theatrical print or on our DVD. I know it's the right way to handle it, but I'm still having a hard time accepting it. Isn't that a form of distortion too? I know that the alternative, the processed image, looks terrible—jumpy, distracting, and unacceptable on every level. But theoretically speaking, does audiovisual fidelity necessarily outweigh the obligation to replicate the experience the director intended us to be having over a certain interval in clock time? Would Fassbinder have cut the film differently if he looked at the total running time as fifteen and a half hours instead of fifteen? These are not merely technical questions; they are artistic ones, and unfortunately there is no good answer, just a best one, and that's why we keep having the conversation. Yesterday I promised that we'd be having the conversation for the last time, so I just thought I'd take a moment and get the whole thing out of my system once and for all. Isn't that what blogs are for?

posted by Peter Becker at 2:10 PM 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on October 30, 2007, 02:10:37 AM
maybe i'm stupid. why didn't they just make the transfer using NTSC framerates? 25fps mathematically can be transferred w/o distortion into NTSC standard of 29.97fps. i've seen PAL transferred into NTSC and it looks just fine. i've also seen PAL footage transferred to 24fps on 35mm film (dancer in the dark, for example) and that looked fine to me as well. any tech wizards care to explain this to me?

personally, i think that speeding up or slowing down a film is way worse. it completely changes everything. my copy of perfect (starring john travolta and jaime lee curtis) is a pal dvd (ntsc is full screen only) and the high standard of quality that that movie strives to achieve is totally undermined by characters that look like they are moving a little too briskly in a british sitcom (albeit a widescreen british sitcom).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Sheriff on October 30, 2007, 02:15:36 AM
i think its because of this

Quote from: Ravi on October 29, 2007, 01:44:40 PM
If the film weren't fifteen hours long, we probably wouldn't even be having this discussion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on October 30, 2007, 03:06:29 AM
Quote from: The Sheriff on October 30, 2007, 02:15:36 AM
i think its because of this

Quote from: Ravi on October 29, 2007, 01:44:40 PM
If the film weren't fifteen hours long, we probably wouldn't even be having this discussion.

yeah, but not at all. k thanks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Sheriff on October 30, 2007, 03:43:43 AM
but you cant do it directly from pal to ntsc without doubling or skipping frames (dancer in the dark and other dogma films go from pal to film then the film to ntsc)

i guess its to preserve quality

check this out though http://www.dvfilm.com/atlantis/index.htm
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 30, 2007, 09:41:45 AM
Quote from: bonanzataz on October 30, 2007, 02:10:37 AM
maybe i'm stupid. why didn't they just make the transfer using NTSC framerates? 25fps mathematically can be transferred w/o distortion into NTSC standard of 29.97fps. i've seen PAL transferred into NTSC and it looks just fine. i've also seen PAL footage transferred to 24fps on 35mm film (dancer in the dark, for example) and that looked fine to me as well. any tech wizards care to explain this to me?

Transferring PAL to NTSC is undesirable because it introduces interlacing artifacts.  The most common form of this is when a 24fps film is transferred to 25fps PAL video, then converted to NTSC.  Most Fox Lorber DVDs of films from PAL countries are like this.

Speed Problems with Transfers (http://www.modeemi.cs.tut.fi/~leopold/AV/FilmToVideo/#Speeds)

(see link before reading next paragraph)

Ideally when transferring a 24fps program to DVD, each frame will be stored as two fields.  On a non-progressive-scan TV, the DVD player will display two fields of one frame, then three of the next frame, then two of the next, and so forth.  This way extra fields are not stored on the DVD, and the progressive signal can be reconstituted for a progressive TV with a progressive-scan DVD player.  I'm not sure how PAL DVDs work, but ideally the film will be sped up to 25fps, and each frame is stored as two fields.  NTSC video can display 24fps video because of the 2:3 pulldown with 60i, but trying to display 24fps footage at the normal speed in PAL will result in artifacts.  Hence, they simply speed it up by 1fps.

Berlin Alexanderplatz is a unique case because it was filmed at 25fps since it was going to be shown primarily on German television.  There's no way to transfer it to NTSC video without a trade-off, either slowing it down or interpolating the fields and causing interlacing artifacts.

I'd get the PAL DVD of BA but I have no easy way to watch non-region-1 DVDs on my Mac.  I'll deal with the slowdown.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bonanzataz on October 30, 2007, 01:03:31 PM
Quote from: Ravi on October 30, 2007, 09:41:45 AM
Berlin Alexanderplatz is a unique case because it was filmed at 25fps since it was going to be shown primarily on German television.  There's no way to transfer it to NTSC video without a trade-off, either slowing it down or interpolating the fields and causing interlacing artifacts.

i suppose, but does anybody notice these artifacts when watching the office or any other show filmed for british television? i never have. i have a player that converts pal to ntsc on the fly and i've never been able to see any artifacting, but maybe i'm not as nitpicky as others?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on October 30, 2007, 02:13:47 PM
I'm pretty sure The Office and most British TV comedies are shot on videotape.  Maybe its easier to convert PAL video to NTSC?  I'm not sure how they do that.  Surely some sort of field blending is involved.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 07, 2007, 01:40:45 PM
Criterions's site has Variety Lights, Port of Shadows, Le Corbeau, and Quai des orfevres listed as OOP.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on November 08, 2007, 11:59:22 AM
Quote from: edison on November 07, 2007, 01:40:45 PM
Criterions's site has Variety Lights, Port of Shadows, Le Corbeau, and Quai des orfevres listed as OOP.
All single disc right?  I smell a Clouzot box set because of the latter two.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 08, 2007, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: w/o horse on November 08, 2007, 11:59:22 AM
Quote from: edison on November 07, 2007, 01:40:45 PM
Criterions's site has Variety Lights, Port of Shadows, Le Corbeau, and Quai des orfevres listed as OOP.
All single disc right?  I smell a Clouzot box set because of the latter two.

QuoteHi there,

Unfortunately it is not a mistake that those titles are labeled "out
of print" on our website. They have indeed gone out of print, and to
the best of my knowledge we have no plans for rereleases of them at
this time. I hope this information helps, and thanks for your email!

Sincerely,

Tamara
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 15, 2007, 06:04:51 PM
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- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer Raoul Coutard
- New video interview with actor Anna Karina
- A "Pierrot" Primer, a new video program with audio commentary by filmmaker Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Godard, l'amour, la poésie, a fifty-minute French documentary about Godard and his collaborative life and films with Anna Karina
- Archival interview excerpts with director Jean-Luc Godard, actors Jean-Paul Belmondo, and Anna Karina
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Richard Brody, an review by Andrew Sarris, and an interview with Godard

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- DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FOUR-DISC SET FEATURES:
- All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by cinematographer Vittorio Storaro
- All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer of the extended television version
- Audio commentary by director Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, and screenwriter Mark Peploe
- The Italian Traveler, a documentary by Fernand Mozskowicz, exploring Bertolucci's journey from Parma to China
- The Making of "The Last Emperor," a new documentary featuring Storaro, editor Gabriella Cristiana, costume designer James Acheson, and art director Gianni Silvestre
- Postcards from China, video images taken by Bertolucci while on preproduction
- The Late Show: Face to Face, a 30-minute BBC interview with Bertolucci from 1989
- New video interviews with composers David Byrne and Sakamoto
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by David Thomson and excerpts from script supervisor Fabien Gerard's journals from the production
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- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Alex Cox
- Audio commentary by Cox and screenwriter Rudy Wurlitzer
- Dispatches from Nicaragua, an original documentary about the filming of Walker
- On Moviemaking and the Revolution, an audio reminiscence from actor and writer Linda Sandoval about the shoot
- Rare behind-the-scenes photos
- PLUS: A booklet featuring writings by film critic Graham Fuller, Wurlitzer, and Linda Sandoval
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on November 16, 2007, 12:08:36 PM
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The Thief of Bagdad, yes?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2007, 01:23:33 PM
Quote from: w/o horse on November 16, 2007, 12:08:36 PM
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The Thief of Bagdad, yes?


Yea. Not really enticing news considering word about its eventual release has already been reported.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on November 16, 2007, 01:48:11 PM
I don't seem to recall it being posted on here but, GT, have you heard anything about Criterion releasing von Trier's Zentropa?  The On Five blog made mention of it recently (http://www.criterion.com/blog/2007_10_01_archive.html#465890330970338770).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2007, 01:54:32 PM
Quote from: IN SPAR_ROWS on November 16, 2007, 01:48:11 PM
I don't seem to recall it being posted on here but, GT, have you heard anything about Criterion releasing von Trier's Zentropa?  The On Five blog made mention of it recently (http://www.criterion.com/blog/2007_10_01_archive.html#465890330970338770).

That was the first mention and I just didn't report it. I should have. No clue when it's coming, but I predict sometime next year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on December 03, 2007, 02:10:02 PM
I love reading the filmmakers et al about their ten favorite Criterions. Dennis Lehane's was great because, I dunno, he surprised me. I like getting suggestions, like I really want to watch Haxan right now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 04, 2007, 11:15:01 PM
i just now see the Pierrot announcement/features.
february come soon...

i wanna effiing eff anna effing right now (40 years ago)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 10, 2007, 11:12:52 AM
Are there any speculations on Béla Tarr released on Criterion as of yet?

I'd rather not spend $60+ on a Pal version of Satantango if there will be something from Criterion coming.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 10, 2007, 11:48:14 AM
Quote from: overmeunderyou on December 10, 2007, 11:12:52 AM
Are there any speculations on Béla Tarr released on Criterion as of yet?

Sadly, no. All my searches found no discussion for Criterion but only boutique labels.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on December 14, 2007, 05:14:08 PM
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- VITA, a short film by Teshigahara on the sculpture work of his father, Sofu Teshigahara
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on January 01, 2008, 07:55:39 PM
Another star has just appeared in a Criterion supplement (of a sort) as well: Will Ferrell and Adam McKay just released the "Criterion Edition" of their popular Internet movie The Landlord. Scroll down to watch the deluxe version, as inspired by Criterion commentary tracks. Happy viewing!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3db471fcea
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on January 01, 2008, 10:05:36 PM
Fucking cock tip...

Thanks for that Mod, it was just too good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on January 16, 2008, 05:21:58 PM
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Man, I can never guess these.  That's some kind of gourd...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Flannery on January 16, 2008, 06:17:52 PM
I was confused at first.  I think the reference to barbecue is just a summer thing, because I can't think of any films with barbecues in them that Criterion would be releasing.  I maybe wrong but I think the key word here is "bumper grill," which is more of a car reference.  So based on that, my guess is David Cronenberg's Crash.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on January 16, 2008, 06:27:18 PM
Sounds possible.  But what is the gourd/pear thingy?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on January 16, 2008, 06:45:05 PM
It's just phallic imagery for Cronenberg's Crash.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 16, 2008, 06:51:11 PM
Tati's Trafic is what Criterion forum is saying.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on January 16, 2008, 07:38:33 PM
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- PLUS: An essay by film critic Terrence Rafferty and a four-page graphic-novel adaptation of the film by award-winning artist Sean Phillips (Criminal, Sleeper, Batman: Jekyll & Hyde)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on January 27, 2008, 05:24:59 PM
GT, do you know if Criterion/Eclipse have any plans to release any films by Youssef Chahine?  He's underrepresented in region 1 on DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 27, 2008, 06:02:27 PM
Nothing more than general speculation. So far just people hoping to see him in the collection, but I just sent an email to Criterion asking about him and I'll pass word along once I get a reply.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 07, 2008, 11:20:13 AM
Took a little while, but I finally got a responce about Youssef Chahine.

Hi Kevin,

As far as I know we have no plans for the films of Youssef Chahine at this time. Thanks for the suggestion, and feel free to write in again if you have any other questions!

Sincerely,
Tamara
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on February 21, 2008, 03:20:21 PM
May is going to have
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- Archival interviews with director Louis Malle and actor Maurice Ronet
- Malle's Fire Within, a new video program featuring interviews with actor Alexandra Stewart and filmmakers Philippe Collin and Volker Schlöndorff
- Jusqu'au 23 Juillet, a 2005 documentary short about Pierre Drieu la Rochelle's novel Le feu follet and dadaist writer Jacques Rigaut (the inspiration for the main character), featuring actor Mathieu Amalric, writer Didier Daeninckx, and Cannes festival curator Pierre-Henri Deleau
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- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by critic Michel Ciment and historian Peter Cowie

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- New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the complete, uncensored version
- Selection of archival interviews with Louis Malle, actors Jeanne Moreau and José Luis de Villalonga, and writer Louise de Vilmorin
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- Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder
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- The Lion Has Wings (1940), Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, during The Thief of Bagdad's production hiatus
- Excerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography
- Selections of music by composer Miklos Rózsa not used in the final film
- Stills gallery featuring rare Dufaycolor images of the film's production
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Andrew Moor and Ian Christie

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 21, 2008, 05:58:04 PM
Dissappointing month. I understand Criterion is limited in releasing premiere titles, but they do have a lot of other titles people are hoping for more. Theif of Baghdad has been on the radar and their supply of Malle seems neverending, but neither have an immediate allure. Each month has been a mixture of obscure titles with one good release. I just see a few obscure ones here. They could be good but don't satisfy major customer demands. I think about that promised Max Ophuls box set when I say this so Criterion can improve their catalogue.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on February 21, 2008, 06:20:55 PM
Wicked covers for Malle though.
If they were going to get them designed similarly you'd think they'd toss them in a set of some sort.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 28, 2008, 10:52:12 AM
Have there been any straight from the company Criterion rumblings for The Darjeeling Limited?
That disc released this week is awful 'limited' in the extras department.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 28, 2008, 11:00:52 AM
Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 10:52:12 AM
Have there been any straight from the company Criterion rumblings for The Darjeeling Limited?
That disc released this week is awful 'limited' in the extras department.

No. Criterion does not have rights for this or any future Wes Anderson film. The only chance of Darjeeling Limited being released is in the distant future after Fox Searchlight has reaped as much profit as possible, so try 5-10 years or likely longer.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on February 28, 2008, 11:00:52 AM
Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 10:52:12 AM
Have there been any straight from the company Criterion rumblings for The Darjeeling Limited?
That disc released this week is awful 'limited' in the extras department.

No. Criterion does not have rights for this or any future Wes Anderson film. The only chance of Darjeeling Limited being released is in the distant future after Fox Searchlight has reaped as much profit as possible, so try 5-10 years or likely longer.

That sucks. Was there not a Wes Anderson interview or announcement that he (or someone else) said all future Wes Anderson films would be released through Criterion (mind, this was some time ago so my mind is hazy)?

I wonder if he did little with the Fox Searchlight release because he was pissed that Criterion wasn't releasing it?
But then he's working with Criterion for Bottle Rocket.
Something don't add up.
or maybe it's more like he's pissed at Fox Searchlight for not letting him release it via Criterion so he didn't take an active part in their dvd.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 28, 2008, 12:32:09 PM
Maybe if Buena Vista released DL they would have licensed it out to Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 28, 2008, 12:42:24 PM
Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
That sucks. Was there not a Wes Anderson interview or announcement that he (or someone else) said all future Wes Anderson films would be released through Criterion (mind, this was some time ago so my mind is hazy)?

He'd be stupid to say that because he doesn't have that power and never did.

Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
I wonder if he did little with the Fox Searchlight release because he was pissed that Criterion wasn't releasing it?

This was going to become a problem with any company. Studios are given more evidence all the time to how DVD represents huge profits and they are becoming more protective of rights.

Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
But then he's working with Criterion for Bottle Rocket.

Bottle Rocket was already milked out. The studio that owns the film know they can't make another special edition that will get a substantial income so they are allowing Criterion to take over. Customer demand is high for a Criterion release. People who like Darjeeling Limited will by the studio dvd now and re-buy the Criterion version down the line. Until Fox Searchlight believes they have sold as many dvds as they will, they will hold onto rights for Darjeeling Limited. Once the DVD becomes a $5 trash bin disposable then Criterion will get the rights. It's why Ang Lee's The Ice Storm just now is being released by Criterion.

Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
Something don't add up.

It makes perfect sense.

Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
or maybe it's more like he's pissed at Fox Searchlight for not letting him release it via Criterion so he didn't take an active part in their dvd.

I don't think it's that big of a deal to him. He knows rights eventually will fall by the wayside and he will get a chance to release his films on Criterion, but I'm sure he's currently worried about making his next feature film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 28, 2008, 02:03:50 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on February 28, 2008, 12:42:24 PM
Until Fox Searchlight believes they have sold as many dvds as they will, they will hold onto rights for Darjeeling Limited. Once the DVD becomes a $5 trash bin disposable then Criterion will get the rights. It's why Ang Lee's The Ice Storm just now is being released by Criterion.

Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
Something don't add up.

It makes perfect sense.

Quote from: bigideas on February 28, 2008, 12:04:21 PM
or maybe it's more like he's pissed at Fox Searchlight for not letting him release it via Criterion so he didn't take an active part in their dvd.

I don't think it's that big of a deal to him. He knows rights eventually will fall by the wayside and he will get a chance to release his films on Criterion, but I'm sure he's currently worried about making his next feature film.

i think it will be a bargin dvd pretty quick. that's one reason i don't see how FS thinks they're going to make so much money out of it. i'm a huge WA fan and i'll probably just wait until it's the cheapest used price at Blockbuster to buy it. this isn't Garden State with a popular soundtrack behind it and it was not nominated for any awards that i know of to give it any more publicity. basically it's a film that will only be known by the already converted (most of which believe there will be another release and they'll probably avoid this one) or the random person who sees the dvd cover and decides to rent or buy it on a whim.

i think Wes cares about the dvd presentation of his films though. i doubt seriously Criterion made him make the very detailed maps (or ask his brother to), record commentaries, etc on their other releases.

now Godard definitely seems to not care. as far as i can tell he's done nothing for his Criterion releases.

speaking of, i thought it was pretty funny when that guy called Godard on that Criterion Breathless documentary to ask him his thoughts on the film. if you haven't seen it, he basically tells him to buzz off.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: grand theft sparrow on February 29, 2008, 08:17:06 AM
FYI, familyvideo.com is selling The Last Emperor for $40.99 for today only.  No special code needed as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 29, 2008, 10:14:27 AM
Quote from: hacksparrow on February 29, 2008, 08:17:06 AM
FYI, familyvideo.com is selling The Last Emperor for $40.99 for today only.  No special code needed as far as I can tell.

Deep Discount has it for $37.98 everyday.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 29, 2008, 04:06:10 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 29, 2008, 04:18:39 PM
Criterionforum.org says My Uncle Antoine.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 12, 2008, 06:51:40 PM
I got a postcard for another film with Pierrot Le Fou.
Is this a new Criterion thing?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 12, 2008, 07:08:12 PM
Quote from: bigideas on March 12, 2008, 06:51:40 PM
I got a postcard for another film with Pierrot Le Fou.
Is this a new Criterion thing?

It's been a new thing for a while. Has to be over a year by now. Discussion of it goes back many pages in this thread.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on March 12, 2008, 07:26:47 PM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on March 12, 2008, 07:08:12 PM
Quote from: bigideas on March 12, 2008, 06:51:40 PM
I got a postcard for another film with Pierrot Le Fou.
Is this a new Criterion thing?

It's been a new thing for a while. Has to be over a year by now. Discussion of it goes back many pages in this thread.

ok.
Breathless was the last chronological Criterion I got and I guess it didn't have one because of it's unique packaging.
Before that was Army of Shadows and it didn't have one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 13, 2008, 12:08:23 AM
GT: Has Criterion said anything about they are going to do about BLU-RAY? and i they are going to adapt to it or not?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on March 13, 2008, 01:25:00 AM
I remember reading something about how when and if a single format prevails in the HD war, they would soon step in and start putting out titles in HD. Which shouldn't take long anyway, from what I hear they've already got a number of titles from their catalog mastered in HD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 13, 2008, 08:58:29 AM
Quote from: overmeunderyou on March 13, 2008, 01:25:00 AM
I remember reading something about how when and if a single format prevails in the HD war, they would soon step in and start putting out titles in HD. Which shouldn't take long anyway, from what I hear they've already got a number of titles from their catalog mastered in HD.

Correctmundo. I don't know if I'd expect an annoucement really soon because maybe they want to get to caught with transferring their catalogue, but it's inevitible that Criterion will come to Blu-Ray soon.

BigIdeas, not all copies have postcards. Many people will only go through select vendors to gurantee getting one. They say buying online isn't a good way to get a postcard.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 14, 2008, 06:25:22 PM
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- Manchevski's award-winning music video of Arrested Development's "Tennessee"
- Stills galleries of Manchevski's photographs and on-set shots
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film scholar Ian Christie
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Cobz on April 17, 2008, 02:25:19 AM
July criterions announced -

Mon oncle Antoine (Claude Jutra, 1971)

Trafic (Jacques Tati, 1971)

Vampyr (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1932)

High and Low (Kurosawa, 1963)


according to DVDBeaver anyway :)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 17, 2008, 11:11:42 AM
July looks like it will be one of the few months this year to have mainly premiere titles associated with it. High and Low remaster job is very welcome news. Vampyr has been in serious discussion for years and Trafic should have been released over a year ago. A lot of happy people with this month's batch of titles.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on April 17, 2008, 01:14:21 PM
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- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the 1998 film restoration by Martin Koerber and the Cineteca di Bologna
- Optional all-new English-text version of the film
- Audio commentary featuring film scholar Tony Rayns
- Carl Th. Dreyer (1966), a documentary by Jörgen Roos chronicling Dreyer's career
- Visual essay by scholar Casper Tybjerg on Dreyer's influences in creating Vampyr
- A 1958 radio broadcast of Dreyer reading an essay about filmmaking
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by Mark Le Fanu and Kim Newman, Martin Koerber on the restoration, and an archival interview with producer and star Nicolas de Gunzburg, as well as a book featuring Dreyer and Christen Jul's original screenplay and Sheridan Le Fanu 1871 story "Carmilla," a source for the film

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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, with newly restored original four-track surround sound
- New audio commentary by Akira Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
- A 37-minute documentary on the making of High and Low, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
- Rare archival interview with Toshiro Mifune
- New video interview with actor Tsutomu Yamazaki, who plays the kidnapper
- Theatrical trailers from Japan and the U.S.
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien and a reprinted essay by Japanese film scholar Donald Richie
- More!

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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- In the Footsteps of Monsieur Hulot (1969), a two-hour documentary tracing the evolution of Jacques Tati's beloved alter ego
- Interview from 1971 with the cast of Trafic, from the French television program Le journal de cinéma
- "The Comedy of Jacques Tati," a 1973 episode from the French television program Morceaux de bravoure
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film critic Jonathan Romney

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- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director of photography Michel Brault
- On-Screen: "Mon oncle Antoine," a 2007 documentary tracing the making and history of the film
- Claude Jutra, an Unfinished Story, a 2002 documentary that attempts to unravel "the Jutra mystery," featuring interviews with Brault, Bernardo Bertolucci, actors Geneviève Bujold and Saul Rubinek. and actor-director Paule Baillargeon
- A Chairy Tale, a 1957 experimental short codirected by Jutra and Norman McLaren
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English-dubbed soundtrack
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film scholar André Loiselle
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on April 17, 2008, 04:23:39 PM
Holy fuck, Vampyr and Trafic covers are amazing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 07, 2008, 05:53:07 PM
Dear Criterion Collection Newsletter subscriber,

We've got some exciting news for this fall, and we wanted you to hear it first.

Our first Blu-ray discs are coming! We've picked a little over a dozen titles from the collection for Blu-ray treatment, and we'll begin rolling them out in October. These new editions will feature glorious high-definition picture and sound, all the supplemental content of the DVD releases, and they will be priced to match our standard-def editions.

Here's what's in the pipeline:

The Third Man
Bottle Rocket
Chungking Express
The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Last Emperor
El Norte
The 400 Blows
Gimme Shelter
The Complete Monterey Pop
Contempt
Walkabout
For All Mankind
The Wages of Fear

Alongside our DVD and Blu-ray box sets of The Last Emperor, we'll also be putting out the theatrical version as a stand-alone release in both formats, priced at $39.95. Our Blu-ray release of Walkabout will be an all-new edition, featuring new supplements as well as a new transfer; we will also release an updated anamorphic DVD of Nicolas Roeg's outback masterpiece at the same time.

As a special thank you to our newsletter subscribers, we'd like to offer you all $10 off any order of $60 or more placed on on criterion.com through Monday, May 26. Just use the code OFBT and you'll also qualify for free shipping.

Enjoy spring!




Oh.  Sweet.  Lord.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 07, 2008, 06:21:03 PM
Fuck me sideways, this is great news.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on May 07, 2008, 08:24:18 PM
 :shock: I just got a boner.  :oops:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on May 08, 2008, 03:46:16 AM
thank god i didn't double dip the third man..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on May 08, 2008, 08:40:56 AM
Yeah, I already own The Third Man (old version) and Chungking (Tarantino's big-fucking-face edition), and I feel sorry for whoever will triple dip the 400 Blows, but good christ it's like they just tickled my prostate.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Chest Rockwell on May 08, 2008, 10:59:57 AM
Walkabout!

I'm not worrying about Blu-Ray yet but the updated standard definition DVD will be mine.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on May 10, 2008, 02:34:04 PM
Like practically everyone else I know (including but not limited to absolutely everyone I know who knows anything) I'm playing shy and unnobtainable with Criterion, not taking the Blu Ray plunge, until Criterion announces the big hitters for proper high definition release.  Then and only then will I spend my money.  Let's be brave, at lease with each other, and say that the list they've made is worthless folderol when some of the gems in their collection are considered.  I'm talking about Armageddon here, of course, but I'm talking about Flesh for Frankenstein too.  Has Criterion forgotten the Beastie Boys Video Anthology so soon?  Three words:  EQUINOX.

No shit you all feel the same way.  No shit.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on May 15, 2008, 05:31:25 PM
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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Optional narration tracks by Isabella Rossellini, Laurie Anderson, John Ashbery, Crispin Glover, Guy Maddin, Louis Negrin, and Eli Wallach
- The Making of "Brand upon the Brain!", a new documentary featuring interviews with the director and crew members
- Two new short films directed by Maddin: It's My Mother's Birthday Today and Footsteps
- Deleted scene
- Trailer
- PLUS: A new essay by film critic Dennis Lim

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Special Features
- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer The End of Salò, a 40-minute documentary about the film's final scene
- Salò: Yesterday and Today, a 35-minute documentary featuring interviews with Pier Paolo Pasolini, actor-filmmaker Jean-Claude Biette, and Pasolini's friend Nineto Davoli
- New interviews with set designer Dante Ferretti and filmmaker/film scholar Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Optional English-dubbed soundtrack
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by Neil Bartlett, Roberto Chiesi, Naomi Greene, Gary Indiana, and Sam Rohdie, and excerpts from Gideon Bachman's on-set diary

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary featuring film scholar Charles Barr
- New video interview with cinematographer Chris Challis
- Excerpts from Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography
- PLUS: A new essay by film scholar Nick James

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Special Features
- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Television interview with director Keisuke Kinoshita
- New video interview with Japanese cinema historian and critic Tadao Sato about the film and its director
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay be renowned film scholar Audie Bock and excerpts from an interview with Kinoshita
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on May 15, 2008, 05:49:18 PM
The Salo cover is exceptionally disturbing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on May 16, 2008, 10:00:53 AM
Has anyone seen Salo? It has quite the prestige/lore/hype built up behind it. Is it really disgusting?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on May 16, 2008, 10:48:40 AM
I haven't seen Salo, but that cover makes me want to blind buy it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on May 16, 2008, 02:36:45 PM
You guys have really never seen Salo? Its definitely one of the most disturbing and disgusting films I've ever seen. But it is still quite brilliant. I work at a video store and we sort of pride ourselves on having the most "fucked up" movies you can find anywhere and usually when someone asks what is the most "fucked up" film we have I point them in the direction of this and a few other Pier Paolo Passolini films (Oedipus Rex and Teorema are a couple of other crazy ones). Salo is the only movie I've ever seen where if I didn't turn my eyes away from the screen at this one specific moment (involving feces) I would've vomited.  And the very last scene in the film is populated with some of the most horrendously disturbing and stomach churning images. I'm not recommending it but if you haven't seen it you're probably a better person because of it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on May 16, 2008, 05:19:29 PM
I think the question on everyone's mind is: how does it stack up to Two Girls, One Cup?

I can't bring myself to watch that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 16, 2008, 06:33:42 PM
Oh it beats two girls in a cup right out of the ballpark
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on May 16, 2008, 07:30:15 PM
...really?  i would think people, let alone two chubby women actually shitting into a cut, eating it, and vomiting on each other as a sex act is a little more off-putting.

as appalling as salo can at times be, it's an amazing film.  profound in its provocations, it certainly shouldn't be approached as pure shock value.  it does have a great cover.

i'm personally really excited about brand upon the brain!  the optional narration tracks is a great feature.  it's too bad they didn't get lou reed to record one as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 20, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
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Max Ophuls collection?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on May 20, 2008, 08:03:33 PM
I hope so. About time!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on May 23, 2008, 11:31:23 AM
oh nice...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 17, 2008, 05:28:27 PM
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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary featuring film scholar Susan White, author of The Cinema of Max Ophuls
- An interview with Academy Award–winning filmmaker Marcel Ophuls, discussing his father's work
- Interview with actor Daniel Gélin (Napoléon, Testament of Orpheus)
- Interview with film scholar Alan Williams
- Selected correspondence between Sir Laurence Olivier and Heinrich Schnitzler (the playwright's son), illustrating the controversy surrounding the source play
- New and improved subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film critic Terrence Rafferty

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Introduction by filmmaker Todd Haynes
- English- and German-language versions of the opening narration
- From Script to Screen, a video essay featuring film scholar Jean-Pierre Berthomé discussing the evolution of Ophuls's screenplay for Le plaisir
- Interviews with actor Daniel Gélin, assistant director Tony Aboyantz, and set decorator Robert Christidès
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film critic Robin Wood

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary featuring film scholars Susan White and Gaylyn Studlar
- Interviews with Ophuls collaborators Alain Jessua, Mar Frédérix, and Annette Wademant
- A visual analysis of The Earrings of Madame de . . . by film scholar Tag Gallagher
- Interview with novelist Louise de Vilmorin on Ophuls's adaptation of her story
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by Molly Haskell, Louise de Vilmorin's novella Madame de, upon which the film is based, and a reprinted essay by costume designer and longtime Ophuls collaborator Georges Annenkov
- More!


Yasujiro Ozu's An Autumn Afternoon (no cover yet)
Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- New audio commentary featuring David Bordwell, author of Ozu and the Poetics of Cinema
- Excerpts from "Yasujiro Ozu and the Taste of Sake," a 1978 French television program looking back on Ozu's career, featuring film critic Michel Ciment
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Geoff Andrew and Donald Richie
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on June 18, 2008, 11:03:33 AM
oh my god. finally.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 18, 2008, 12:18:16 PM
I'm surprised just three titles for the Max Ophuls box set. They may be dividing up his Hollywood and French period, but Lola Montes (if they have rights to it) should be in this box set. It could be released separately but I hope this isn't it for Ophuls. I expect a Hollywood set to come sometime later and Lola Montes to eventually be released. But good news these titles are being released because they include two titles of his I wanted the most.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on June 18, 2008, 08:20:39 PM
Haven't seen any of his films, anything I should definitely blind buy?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 18, 2008, 11:08:13 PM
all of them.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on June 29, 2008, 01:23:15 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 18, 2008, 12:18:16 PM
I'm surprised just three titles for the Max Ophuls box set. They may be dividing up his Hollywood and French period, but Lola Montes (if they have rights to it) should be in this box set. It could be released separately but I hope this isn't it for Ophuls. I expect a Hollywood set to come sometime later and Lola Montes to eventually be released. But good news these titles are being released because they include two titles of his I wanted the most.

So is there a box set? Because I pre-ordered them individually. Which is all I could see on their website for now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 30, 2008, 10:13:13 AM
Quote from: omuy on June 29, 2008, 01:23:15 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 18, 2008, 12:18:16 PM
I'm surprised just three titles for the Max Ophuls box set. They may be dividing up his Hollywood and French period, but Lola Montes (if they have rights to it) should be in this box set. It could be released separately but I hope this isn't it for Ophuls. I expect a Hollywood set to come sometime later and Lola Montes to eventually be released. But good news these titles are being released because they include two titles of his I wanted the most.

So is there a box set? Because I pre-ordered them individually. Which is all I could see on their website for now.

Nope. I saw them ordered as such and just assumed. Criterion never has released more than two films in one month by the same director and not made them a box set so I was going by previous example.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 02, 2008, 02:51:40 PM
Wow, am I ever happy that they didn't do a box set. I bought the UK versions a year ago for a great price (even factoring in exchange), but La Ronde wasn't available at the time so now I can complete my Ophuls set with that fine, fine, superfine film.

On a side note, too bad that Criterion isn't doing Letter From An Unknown Woman. Not saying it is any better than these other ones, but for some reason it is the one I watch the most, and would recommend as a starting point for anyone interested. Also, glad they left off the mostly boring and tedious Reckless Moment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on July 09, 2008, 08:28:54 PM
I don't think it's yet been said that Janus is soon (in September) going to be releasing disc from their Essential At House collection.

http://www.criterion.com/asp/EAH.asp

Volume 1 is
Grand Illusion
Knife in the Water
Lord of the Flies
Beauty and the Beast
Rashomon
Wild Strawberries

Online stores have them for $15 each or a box set for $70.  I'll probably choose some of these over the Criterion releases in the future because 50% of the time I don't explore the special features.  I'm assuming the same great transfers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SoNowThen on July 10, 2008, 11:59:28 PM
How the fuck is Knife In The Water "essential"? A prosaic first feature by a fair-to-middling director who made a handful of solid films...

I scoff, I scoff. Shame on you, Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on July 15, 2008, 10:18:31 PM
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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Selected-scene audio commentary by film scholar Ginette Vincendeau, author of Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris
- Video interviews with directors Volker Schlöndorff and Bertrand Tavernier, who served as assistant director and publicity agent, respectively, on the film
- Archival interviews with Melville and actors Jean-Paul Belmondo and Serge Reggiani
- Original theatrical trailer
- New and improved subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film critic Glenn Kenny

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary by film scholar Ginette Vincendeau, author of Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris, and film critic Geoff Andrew of the British Film Institute
- New video interview with director Bertrand Tavernier, who served as publicity agent on the film
- Archival footage featuring interviews with Melville and Lino Ventura
- Original theatrical trailer
- New and improved subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by film critic Adrian Danks

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Video interviews with Costa-Gavras, Joyce Horman (wife of Charles Horman), producers Edward and Mildred Lewis and Sean Daniel, and Thomas Hauser, author of Missing, the film's source
- Interviews from the 1982 Cannes Film Festival with Costa-Gavras, Jack Lemmon, Ed Horman (father of Charles), and Joyce Horman
- New video essay with Peter Kornbluh, author of The Pinochet File, examining declassified documents concerning the 1973 military coup in Chile and the case of Charles Horman
- Video highlights from the 2002 Charles Horman Truth Project event honoring the twentieth anniversary of Missing, with actors Sissy Spacek, John Shea, and Melanie Mayron
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Michael Wood, an interview with Costa-Gavras, the U.S. State Department's official response to Missing, and an open letter from Horman family friend Terry Simon

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Special Features
- Restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary by longtime John Cassavetes collaborators Mike Ferris (camera operator) and Bo Harwood (sound recordist/composer)
- Video conversation between actors Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk
- Audio interview with Cassavetes by film historians Michel Ciment and Michael Wilson, conducted in 1975
- Theatrical trailer
- Stills gallery featuring rare behind-the-scenes production photos

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Special Features
- Restored high-definition digital transfer of John Cassavetes' original 1976, 135-minute edit of the film
- Restored high-definition digital transfer of Cassavetes' 108-minute edit from the 1978 theatrical rerelease
- Video interviews with star Ben Gazzara and producer Al Ruban Audio interview with Cassavetes by film historians Michel Ciment and Michael Wilson, conducted after the film's release
- Stills gallery featuring rare, behind-the-scenes production photos

Short Cuts is also available now for MSRP: $29.95... (edit) because it no longer includes the book, so get it now if you want the stories.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on July 15, 2008, 10:41:25 PM
Oh sweetness! I'm loving the Melville releases!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on July 16, 2008, 01:46:50 AM
Quote from: omuy on July 15, 2008, 10:41:25 PM
Oh sweetness! I'm loving the Melville releases!

Me too! also, i must admit i've never even heard of costa-garvas :yabbse-undecided:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on July 16, 2008, 07:43:13 AM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on July 16, 2008, 01:46:50 AM
Quote from: omuy on July 15, 2008, 10:41:25 PM
Oh sweetness! I'm loving the Melville releases!

Me too! also, i must admit i've never even heard of costa-garvas :yabbse-undecided:

me three!
and these are the two films immediately before Le Samourai.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 31, 2008, 09:34:38 AM
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Beautiful.  :bravo:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on July 31, 2008, 11:22:43 AM
anyone found a concrete date on Bottle Rocket?
wiki says October, but that is in regards to when they said they'd start rolling out Blu Rays and BR was amongst the list - definitely does not give an actual date.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 09, 2008, 01:42:15 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 09, 2008, 02:03:09 PM
Magnificent Obsession, by Douglas Sirk. A major title for Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 15, 2008, 06:54:24 PM
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Special Features
- New, restored digital transfer
- New video program about actor Gérard Philipe
- A clip from the colorized version of the film
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English-dubbed soundtrack
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by Kenneth Turan and an excerpt from Georges Sadoul's monograph on Philipe

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Special Features
- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- New interviews with author John Le Carré and cinematographer Oswald Morris
- The Secret Center: John Le Carré (2000), a BBC documentary on the author's extraordinary life and work
- Acting in the '60s: Richard Burton, a 1967 interview with the BBC's Kenneth Tynan examining the actor's performances and accomplishments
- Gallery of set designs
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Michael Sragow and a reprinted interview with Ritt
- More!

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Special Features
- DIRECTOR-APPROVED DOUBLE-DISC SET SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by director Wes Anderson and director of photography Robert Yeoman
- Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack
- Commentary by director/co-writer Anderson and co-writer/actor Owen Wilson
- The Making of "Bottle Rocket": an original documentary by filmmaker Barry Braverman featuring Anderson, James L. Brooks, James Caan, Temple Nash Jr., Kumar Pallana, Polly Platt, Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Musgrave, Richard Sakai, David and Sandy Wasco, Andrew and Luke and Owen Wilson, and Robert Yeoman
- The original thirteen-minute black-and-white Bottle Rocket short film from 1992
- Eleven deleted scenes
- Anamorphic screen test, storyboards, location photos, and behind-the-scenes photographs by Laura Wilson
- Murita Cycles, a 1978 short film by Braverman
- The Shafrazi Lectures, no. 1: Bottle Rocket
- PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by executive producer James L. Brooks, an appreciation by Martin Scorsese, and original artwork by Ian Dingman

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack supervised by director Wong Kar-wai
- Audio commentary by noted Asian cinema critic Tony Rayns
- Episode excerpt from the British television series Moving Pictures featuring Wong and cinematographer Christopher Doyle
- U.S. theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Amy Taubin and excerpts from a 1996 Sight and Sound interview with Wong by Rayns

...and the Blu-Ray releases of Bottle Rocket, Chungking Express, The Third Man, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and The Last Emperor
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on August 15, 2008, 07:35:32 PM
Saw these and looking forward to them.....especially the Blu-rays.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on August 16, 2008, 11:40:06 AM
I'm considering picking up all the Blu-Rays. Havn't seen Chungking Express though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: pete on August 16, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
ha I know I lost my chunking express DVD for a good reason. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on August 18, 2008, 11:18:14 PM
Quote from: edison on July 15, 2008, 10:18:31 PM

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Oh phh.  An allmovie.com visit has revealed to me that this film is known in America as Second Breath, and it's the Melville I saw at the Egyptian back when I saw it at the Egyptian and talked about it in my revival thread.

One part bummed because it's not an unseen Melville, one part joyed because it was an awesome Melville.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on August 19, 2008, 09:48:53 AM
I was going to say, "What an expensive fucking christmas" before I actually checked the Blu ray prices. I'm impressed that they're the same as SD versions.

These Bottle Rocket and Chungking Criterions are going to call for a burning of my shitty sub-$10 dvds I've had forever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Rudie Obias on August 20, 2008, 10:16:54 AM
Quote from: Gamblour. on August 19, 2008, 09:48:53 AM

These Bottle Rocket and Chungking Criterions are going to call for a burning of my shitty sub-$10 dvds I've had forever.

why would you do that?  the rolling thunder chungking express has qt talk about wkw.  how awesome is that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on August 20, 2008, 10:33:12 AM
How's everyone feeling about the Bottle Rocket art? To me it almost looks like a parody of what a Wes Anderson Criterion would look like. I guess the novelty of the art style has just worn off on me...still picking up the Blu-Ray, of course.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on August 20, 2008, 11:22:59 AM
Quote from: cinemanarchist on August 20, 2008, 10:33:12 AM
How's everyone feeling about the Bottle Rocket art? To me it almost looks like a parody of what a Wes Anderson Criterion would look like. I guess the novelty of the art style has just worn off on me...still picking up the Blu-Ray, of course.

yeah, i would agree.
not his brother's strongest.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on August 20, 2008, 12:57:43 PM
Quote from: rudiecorexxx on August 20, 2008, 10:16:54 AM
Quote from: Gamblour. on August 19, 2008, 09:48:53 AM

These Bottle Rocket and Chungking Criterions are going to call for a burning of my shitty sub-$10 dvds I've had forever.

why would you do that?  the rolling thunder chungking express has qt talk about wkw.  how awesome is that?

If I wanted to see a rambling, self indulgent ass talk about wong kar-wai, I'd just tape myself.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: El Duderino on August 20, 2008, 03:55:18 PM
Quote from: cinemanarchist on August 20, 2008, 10:33:12 AM
How's everyone feeling about the Bottle Rocket art? To me it almost looks like a parody of what a Wes Anderson Criterion would look like. I guess the novelty of the art style has just worn off on me...still picking up the Blu-Ray, of course.

It looks like the cover of "Happiness"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 22, 2008, 09:31:03 PM
We have an update for you on Criterion's forthcoming Blu-ray Disc releases, thanks to their latest e-mail newsletter. First, these will only be available in North America, as that's where Criterion has the release rights to the specific titles. As such, they WILL be region coded. Whenever possible, Criterion will release Blu-ray editions day and date with new DVD titles, so you'll know if a Blu-ray is going to be available in advance. For the time being, however, Blu-ray versions will only be available for select titles. As for catalog titles that you may already own on DVD, Criterion is offering a $20 exchange program to allow you to upgrade to the Blu-ray version - you simply send them the DVD plus $20, and they'll send you the Blu-ray. That's VERY cool for Criterion fans, believe me. The packaging will apparently be identical to the DVD versions in terms of artwork and spine numbering, just in the smaller Blu-ray package size. Also, Criterion isn't starting over with Blu-ray numbering (as they did with DVD) and nothing will be available on Blu-ray that's not also released on DVD, so you don't have to worry about getting left behind. The Blu-rays are literally upgrades of their catalog, just like the recent special edition re-releases. Finally, the Blu-rays will be priced to match the DVD versions, making the upgrade choice much easier for you. All of this is great news, by our thinking at least. For the record, the FAQ is also available online here (http://www.criterion.com/asp/faq.asp?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=%2Fasp%2Ffaq%2Easp%23FAQ52&utm_content=billhunt%40thedigitalbits%2Ecom&utm_campaign=The+Criterion+Collection+Bulletin+%2D+August+22%2C+2008#FAQ51) (and it includes specific details on how to use the Blu-ray upgrade program). While we're on the subject of Criterion Blu-rays, The Third Man, The Last Emperor and The Man Who Fell to Earth are all officially due to street on 11/18, with Bottle Rocket and Chunking Express following on 11/25.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: gob on August 22, 2008, 10:24:46 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on August 22, 2008, 09:31:03 PM
We have an update for you on Criterion's forthcoming Blu-ray Disc releases, thanks to their latest e-mail newsletter. First, these will only be available in North America, as that's where Criterion has the release rights to the specific titles. As such, they WILL be region coded.

For fuck's sake.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on August 23, 2008, 04:26:26 AM
Quote from: cinemanarchist on August 20, 2008, 10:33:12 AM
How's everyone feeling about the Bottle Rocket art? To me it almost looks like a parody of what a Wes Anderson Criterion would look like. I guess the novelty of the art style has just worn off on me...

Quote from: bigideas on August 20, 2008, 11:22:59 AM

yeah, i would agree.
not his brother's strongest.


That's because it isn't Eric Anderson. Which makes Cine right... it might as well be a fucking parody. I was disappointed in that cover anyway... now that I found out it isn't even by Anderson, I'm especially disgusted by it.

You would figure Criterion would have a bit more tact than that.

Though, I concur with Cine... still picking it up on Blu regardless of ANY cover.

In related news... that Criterion "C" inside the Chunking Express "c" is fucking terrible.

And, again... purchasing it regardless. Which Criterion knows... otherwise they wouldn't skate by with such lazy artwork (for their standards anyway.)

Guess, ultimately, it's the discs that count and both of these are gonna be spectacular.



Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on August 23, 2008, 05:00:33 PM
The Bottle Rocket artist is Ian Dingman in case anyone was wondering.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on September 15, 2008, 06:37:25 PM
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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the uncut version, approved by producer Jon Davison
- New video interviews with producer Davison, co-writer Curtis Hanson, and Sam Fuller's widow, Christa Lang-Fuller
- An interview with dog trainer Karl Lewis-Miller
- Rare photos from the film's production
- PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by critics J. Hoberman and Armond White, plus a rare 1982 interview in which Fuller interviews the canine star of the film

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Special Features
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary featuring director Lars von Trier and producer Peter Aalbæk Jensen (in Danish, with English subtitles)
- The Making of "Europa" (1991), a documentary following the film from storyboarding to production
- Trier's Element (1991), a documentary featuring an interview with von Trier, and footage from the set and Europa's Cannes premiere and press conference
- Anecdotes from Europa (2005), a short documentary featuring interviews with film historian Peter Schepelern, actor Jean-Marc Barr, producer Peter Aalbæk Jensen, assistant director Tómas Gislason, co-writer Niels Vørsel, and prop master Peter Grant
- 2005 interviews with cinematographer Henning Bendtsen, composer Joachim Holbek, costume designer Manon Rasmussen, film-school teacher Mogens Rukov, editor/director Tómas Gislason, producer Peter Aalbæk Jensen, art director Peter Grant, actor Michael Simpson, production manager Per Arman, actor Ole Ernst
- A conversation with Lars von Trier from 2005, in which the director speaks about the "Europa" trilogy
- Europa—The Faecal Location (2005), a short film by Gislason
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Howard Hampton
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 15, 2008, 07:10:48 PM
Oh man, the White Dog confirmation made my day. Spec people will hate how barebones the DVD is, but I'm just happy it will now exist on a proper transfer. It's a good day for film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on September 15, 2008, 11:22:04 PM
Both those are great.

I'm really behind in my Criterions.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: El Duderino on September 15, 2008, 11:23:23 PM
Picked up Brand Upon The Brain a few days ago. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on September 16, 2008, 01:04:16 AM
Quote from: edison on September 15, 2008, 06:37:25 PM
White Dog

Fuck yes.

Most justifiable, quintessential Criterion of the year.

I've been waiting on this a long, long time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Don't Believe in Beatles on September 18, 2008, 12:57:54 PM
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The Exterminating Angel.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 18, 2008, 02:31:43 PM
Quote from: samsong on March 31, 2005, 04:49:17 PM
:shock:

YES
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on September 19, 2008, 12:40:12 AM
Quote from: Ginger on September 18, 2008, 12:57:54 PM
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The Exterminating Angel.


OH my god. oh my
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Satcho9 on September 25, 2008, 02:12:31 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5052324/how-criterion-hones-its-restoration-magic-for-hd

Good article on the behind the scenes doings of Criterion
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on September 25, 2008, 03:01:57 PM
great article, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on October 08, 2008, 05:56:10 PM
White Dog cover updated?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 15, 2008, 04:27:59 PM
Up for January:
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Special Features
- New, restored digital transfer
- Taking Power, a multimedia essay by Tag Gallagher, author of The Adventures of Roberto Rossellini
- The Last Utopia, a documentary about Rossellini's late career
- Video interview with artistic advisor Jean Dominique de la Rochefoucauld and script supervisor Michelle Podroznik
- Video interview with Renzo Rossellini
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A new essay by critic Colin McCabe

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Special Features
- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- Audio commentary featuring film scholar Thomas Doherty Magnificent Obsession (1935, 102 minutes): a new digital transfer of John M. Stahl's complete earlier version of the film
- Douglas Sirk: From UFA to Hollywood (1991): a rare 80-minute documentary by German filmmaker Eckhart Schmidt in which Sirk reflects upon his career
- Video interviews with filmmakers Allison Anders and Kathryn Bigelow, paying tribute to Sirk
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Geoffrey O'Brien

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Special Features   also in Blu-ray
- DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by director Gregory Nava
- New audio commentary featuring Nava
- In the Service of the Shadows: The Making of "El Norte": a new video program featuring interviews with Nava, producer and cowriter Anna Thomas, actors Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez and David Villalpando, and set designer David Wasco
- Wall of Silence, a new short documentary by Nava and Barbara Martinez Jitner, concerning the building of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border
- The Journal of Diego Rodriguez Silva, the 1972 award-winning student film by Nava
- Gallery of Chipas location-scouting photographs
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by novelist Héctor Tobar and Roger Ebert's 1983 review of the film
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on October 15, 2008, 06:20:20 PM
Is it bad if I don't know any of these?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pozer on October 15, 2008, 06:36:48 PM
that's what i think everytime i'm in the Now Playing thread.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on October 15, 2008, 08:08:04 PM
Quote from: omuy on October 15, 2008, 06:20:20 PM
Is it bad if I don't know any of these?

Not as bad as the fact that, while my father has recommended El Norte to me for years, I haven't taken an active interest in seeing it, and probably will only do so now that it's being christened Criterion-worthy. All the while bitching about hypothetical fans who buy Criterion shirts being nothing more than snotty label whores.

Glad to see Magnificent Obsession on there, though.


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on October 16, 2008, 08:52:07 AM
Quote from: john on October 15, 2008, 08:08:04 PMGlad to see Magnificent Obsession on there, though.

especially glad to see that they've included the john stahl film as well, which leads me to think/hope that criterion will acquire the rights for one of my favorite sirk films, imitation of life.  i can use some more sirk by way of criterion in my life.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on November 13, 2008, 06:31:20 PM
All too busy shopping already??? :yabbse-grin:

Dear Criterion viewers,
We've got some big news. We're launching a new website on November 25, and we're moving warehouses in the process. To clear the way for the new site, we're selling everything on our current site at 40% off the retail price. That includes clothing, posters, mugs, totebags, and of course every Criterion DVD in stock! You'll still get free shipping on orders over $50, and your purchases will still count toward our loyalty program if you create an account on our new site. We won't be taking new preorders or back orders—this sale is strictly "while supplies last," so shop early and often. Come on down, browse around, and stock up on holiday gifts at unbeatable prices, while you also help us move to our new digs! Sale ends Monday, November 24, at midnight.
Happy shopping!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on November 13, 2008, 07:08:33 PM
Hmmmm, I think the bank just upped my credit limit........
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 13, 2008, 07:11:52 PM
The DDD sale is cheaper.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on November 13, 2008, 07:13:43 PM
By how much? In this instance I'm all for helping Criterion directly because hopefully they get a bigger chunk when they sell it themselves...but I could be wrong on that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 13, 2008, 07:17:46 PM
With the Criterion site, you're taking "40% off the retail price." With DDD, you take "an additional 25% off" the already discounted price. For example, I looked up Vampyr. At CC - $23.97 At DDD - $19.42 Maybe that's not much, but it adds up when you have to reach $50 for the free s&h.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on November 14, 2008, 07:49:10 PM
Feb standard def releases (+2 Cassavetes reissues)

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SPECIAL FEATURES

- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- A Mexican Buñuel (1995), 50-minute documentary by Emilio Maillé
- New interview with actress Silvia Pinal
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Michael Wood and a reprinted interview with Buñuel

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SPECIAL FEATURES

- SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer
- The Last Script: Remembering Luis Buñuel, a 2008 documentary featuring Jean-Claude Carrière and Jean Luis Buñuel
- New interviews with filmmaker Arturo Ripstein and actress Silvia Pinal
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film scholar Marsha Kinder and a reprinted interview with Buñuel

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SPECIAL FEATURES

- New high-definition digital transfer—restoration by the BFI National Archive, funded by the David Lean Foundation and StudioCanal
- Audio commentary featuring film scholars Alain Silver and James Ursini, co-authors of David Lean and His Films
- The Hollywood Greats: Charles Laughton, a 1978 BBC documentary about the actor's life and career, featuring interviews with his friends and colleagues
- Theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A new essay by critic Armond White


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on November 15, 2008, 02:22:19 AM
mmm bunuel. love.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 18, 2008, 04:38:59 PM
Criterion's first wave of Blu-ray Disc titles, including Bottle Rocket, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Third Man and Chunking Express, has been delayed until 12/16. The Last Emperor will now follow on 1/6/09.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on November 19, 2008, 09:28:03 AM
i've been wanting those Godard Criterion posters for since forever but thought they were too pricey.now they're not even listed, much less sold out.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on November 19, 2008, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: bigideas on November 19, 2008, 09:28:03 AM
i've been wanting those Godard Criterion posters for since forever but thought they were too pricey.now they're not even listed, much less sold out.

Yeah, I tried going after them the second day of the sale and they were sold out already. Now pretty much everything is gone. I wanted me some Six Moral Tales...damnit.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on November 19, 2008, 11:23:01 AM
Quote from: bigideas on November 19, 2008, 09:28:03 AM
i've been wanting those Godard Criterion posters for since forever but thought they were too pricey.now they're not even listed, much less sold out.

They're so worth it even at the $25 price tag. SO worth it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on November 20, 2008, 10:46:32 PM
Quote from: omuy on November 19, 2008, 11:23:01 AM
Quote from: bigideas on November 19, 2008, 09:28:03 AM
i've been wanting those Godard Criterion posters for since forever but thought they were too pricey.now they're not even listed, much less sold out.

They're so worth it even at the $25 price tag. SO worth it.

Did Criterion print them up themselves or is there another place to get them?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on November 20, 2008, 10:54:48 PM
I think they're Criterion's. Which brings up this next question, when the hell are they releasing My Life To Live? Better come on Blu-ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on November 25, 2008, 05:59:15 PM
Everyone seen the new redesigned website? Very impressive and that intro film is pretty remarkable as well. They link to a film lovers networking site www.theauteurs.com (http://www.theauteurs.com) and since I think it is at least partly run by Criterion I'm mentioning it in this thread. You can watch Criterion films from the site and discuss them with others. My name over there is Hulot313 and if anyone else joins why not go ahead and post your name so we can be friends on multiple film sites! 

*Update* Okay now I'm not sure if that site is run at all by Criterion and if someone finds out for sure one way or the other I'll be more than happy to start a new thread.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 25, 2008, 09:22:15 PM
From The Digital Bits:

Chungking Express
1994 (2008) - Miramax (Criterion)
Released on Blu-ray Disc on December 16th, 2008

Film Rating: A
Video (1-20): 19.5
Audio (1-20): 18
Extras: B-

Okay... first things's first. Chungking Express is quite possibly director Wong Kar-wai's best film. Set in Hong Kong on the verge of the Chinese government takeover from the British, this evocative, neo-noirish tale presents not one but two unique love stories in dream-like fashion, each interesting and emotionally affecting in its way.

Our own Rob Hale reviewed this film when it was released on DVD back in 2003, so I'll let his review speak for itself. Suffice it to say that I love and appreciate Chunking Express now every bit as much as Rob did then. It's just a wonderful and unexpectedly captivating little film. What you guys really want to know is: Is this first Blu-ray Disc release from The Criterion Collection worth the wait? The answer, I'm delighted to say, is absolutely!

Simply put, this is one of the most deliciously film-like images I've seen on Blu-ray to date. Criterion clearly took their time getting this transfer right, and the color, contrast and image detail all benefit tremendously from their efforts. That's not to say that this looks like... say, Wall-E on Blu-ray... but it's not meant to. You'll see light to moderate grain, for one thing, as you'd expect from an art house film. But the transfer has been so carefully prepared, I actually forgot I was looking at a Blu-ray Disc. The presentation is almost transparent - I felt as if I were watching actual film projection in a theatre. The little nuances and subtleties visible in this image are just really satisfying, right down to the optional English subtitles, which have such a soft, natural-looking quality to the text that you'd almost think they were part of the film image itself. I should note that the image is slightly pillar-boxed, with an aspect ratio of 1.66:1. The audio mix is also well presented, benefiting from a lively and immersive DTS-HD mix of excellent clarity. I have absolutely no complaints - this is a wonderful A/V experience from start to finish.

There isn't a lot in terms of extras, but all of the DVD bonus material is here and it's all good. Included is a thoughtful (and indexed) audio commentary track featuring Asian cinema critic Tony Rayns, the 12-minute Moving Pictures interview with the director and cinematographer (in SD) and the film's theatrical trailer (in full HD). The menus are elegant, as you'd expect from Criterion, and the load icon is the Criterion logo itself. The disc also includes a nice booklet with photos and an essay by critic Amy Taubin, and the packaging is a tasteful Digipack with a simple cardboard slipcase. It features the artwork pictured above with a quality matte finish, and is of similar size to a standard Blu-ray plastic case. Best of all, you get all of this for the SAME price as the DVD version, making the purchase decision delightfully easy to justify.

I'll tell you... this is one of the most pleasing Blu-ray experiences I've had this year. If Chungking Express is an indication of the kind of picture and sound quality we can expect on future Blu-rays from Criterion, then I can't wait to see the next one. BRAVO!

Bill Hunt, Editor
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on November 25, 2008, 09:32:15 PM
I actually grew depressed this past week because Criterion decided to delay the first batch of Blu-rays; including Chungking Express and Bottle Rocket... I had them on Pre-order, expedite shipping... and the weekend all free'ed up to watch them back to back with all the features attached. Bastards.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on November 25, 2008, 10:12:49 PM
I totally forgot about Bottle Rocket's DVD release today.
Best Buy doesn't even list it for In Store availability though.

I was in Target the other day and very surprised to see two copies of Fear and Loathing Criterion. It's been out so long that I figured they would already stop stocking it. I know with their CD's you'll usually only see the latest release of any artist.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 26, 2008, 10:19:36 AM
Quote from: cinemanarchist on November 25, 2008, 05:59:15 PM
Everyone seen the new redesigned website? Very impressive and that intro film is pretty remarkable as well. They link to a film lovers networking site www.theauteurs.com (http://www.theauteurs.com) and since I think it is at least partly run by Criterion I'm mentioning it in this thread. You can watch Criterion films from the site and discuss them with others. My name over there is Hulot313 and if anyone else joins why not go ahead and post your name so we can be friends on multiple film sites! 

*Update* Okay now I'm not sure if that site is run at all by Criterion and if someone finds out for sure one way or the other I'll be more than happy to start a new thread.

This is a pretty site. I joined under, what else -- Stefen.

I don't like the discussion forums, though. It's difficult to navigate.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on November 26, 2008, 10:37:16 AM
Quote from: Stefen on November 26, 2008, 10:19:36 AM
Quote from: cinemanarchist on November 25, 2008, 05:59:15 PM
Everyone seen the new redesigned website? Very impressive and that intro film is pretty remarkable as well. They link to a film lovers networking site www.theauteurs.com (http://www.theauteurs.com) and since I think it is at least partly run by Criterion I'm mentioning it in this thread. You can watch Criterion films from the site and discuss them with others. My name over there is Hulot313 and if anyone else joins why not go ahead and post your name so we can be friends on multiple film sites! 

*Update* Okay now I'm not sure if that site is run at all by Criterion and if someone finds out for sure one way or the other I'll be more than happy to start a new thread.

This is a pretty site. I joined under, what else -- Stefen.

I don't like the discussion forums, though. It's difficult to navigate.

I can't figure out how to add a friend if they aren't listed as one of the top 50 cinephiles or have posted in the forums...for instance I can't figure out how to add Stefen because I don't know where, if anywhere, he's posted.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 26, 2008, 10:41:02 AM
I haven't posted and I probably won't. Here, I can get away with being a cinematic dumbass by cracking jokes, but over there I'd get exposed as a fraud right off the bat, then probably banned when I wise cracked. I'm just going to read and navigate for now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 03, 2008, 10:06:55 AM
A show of hand please, who liked the old Criterion website better?

*raises hand*
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 03, 2008, 09:49:02 PM
Quote from: bigideas on November 25, 2008, 10:12:49 PM
I was in Target the other day and very surprised to see two copies of Fear and Loathing Criterion. It's been out so long that I figured they would already stop stocking it. I know with their CD's you'll usually only see the latest release of any artist.

Now I know why.
I read somewhere that Fear & Loathing was their best selling title.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 12, 2008, 11:30:45 PM
Oh how I hate The Auteurs forums. It reminds me that even though some people claim to be interested in fine cinema, they will remain douche bags.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on December 13, 2008, 12:15:08 AM
Quote from: omuy on December 12, 2008, 11:30:45 PM
Oh how I hate The Auteurs forums. It reminds me that even though some people claim to be interested in fine cinema, they will remain douche bags.

What do you mean "even though?"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 13, 2008, 07:41:55 AM
What do you mean "What do you mean "even though?"?"

Despite the fact that people at the Auteurs claim to be interested in 'classic and fine cinema', a lot of them still come off stupid and immature.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on December 13, 2008, 09:58:16 AM
I was being tongue-in-cheek, because there are plenty of people like that who are interested in "fine (cinema, music, etc.)"  Some people feel that because they're into such things they are better or smarter than others.  I went through that phase when I was younger.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 13, 2008, 11:17:07 AM
It's not just belittling others on the forum, they're genuinely stupid... Just go and look at the types of threads circulating right now, for example, some idiot is asking if he should buy breathless or contempt although he watched Band of Outsiders and didn't really like it... I don't know, maybe I'm over reacting.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on December 15, 2008, 08:47:02 PM
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Two audio commentaries: one featuring Annette Insdorf, author of François Truffaut, and one with actor Gérard Depardieu, historian Jean-Pierre Azéma, and Truffat biographer Serge Toubiana
Deleted scene
French television excerpts of interviews with Truffaut, and actors Catherine Deneuve, Depardieu, and Jean Poiret
New video interviews with actresses Andréa Ferréol, Sabine Haudepin, and Paulette Dubost, assistant director Alain Tasma, and camera assistants Florent Bazin and Tessa Racine
Une histoire d'eau, Truffaut's 1958 short film co-directed by Jean-Luc Godard
Theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A new essay by Armond White
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer
New video interviews with Isabella, Renzo, and Ingrid Rossellini, as well as
film scholar Adriano Aprà
New visual essay by Tag Gallagher, author of The Adventures of Roberto Rossellini
Original theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic James Monaco and an excerpt from a 2000 interview with Indro Montanelli, author of the story that inspired the film

Also coming in March:
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create, a 36-minute documentary created as part of the Toho Masterworks series, about the making of Dodes'ka-den, including interviews with director Akira Kurosawa, script supervisor Teruyo Nogami, actor Yoshitaka Zushi (who played Rokkuchan), and other members of the cast and crew
Theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film historian Stephen Prince and a new interview with Nogami


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on December 16, 2008, 05:41:53 PM
Okay, here's my beef with the Blu-Ray discs... The discs are the same size as the regular DVDs, so why place them in smaller packaging? The Man Who Fell To Earth Blu does not come with the book that the standard disc has. Why?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 16, 2008, 09:46:14 PM
2 Francois Truffaut films on Blu-ray & on time for my birthday (only a few days shy but close enough)... I was REALLY happy to read this news.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 18, 2008, 05:45:28 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on December 16, 2008, 05:41:53 PM
Okay, here's my beef with the Blu-Ray discs... The discs are the same size as the regular DVDs, so why place them in smaller packaging? The Man Who Fell To Earth Blu does not come with the book that the standard disc has. Why?

I agree with this. Except I like the small packaging, DVDs should have come in small packaging to begin with.
But now if you're storing your Criterion Blu-rays next to your other Criterions, it will look stupid though you'll easily tell which ones are Blu-ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on December 20, 2008, 10:41:46 PM
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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET:

New high-definition digital transfer
Video interviews with director Andrzej Wajda, screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière, and Polish film critic Jerzy Plazewski
Wajda's "Danton," a 42-minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film
Original theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A new essay by film scholar Leonard Quart
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 23, 2008, 11:17:45 AM
I noticed those Godard posters are back on their site.
That's dirty if they just took it down for the sale.
Seems kinda fast for a reprinting, but then again, I know nothing of the such.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 23, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
They sold off their stock and reprinted them when they moved to the new office.

Stop complaining and pick them up while your still can.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 23, 2008, 02:58:12 PM
Quote from: omuy on December 23, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
They sold off their stock and reprinted them when they moved to the new office.

Stop complaining and pick them up while your still can.

I don't want to pay $25.
That's too high for a poster to me.
The chance to get them on sale was the only thing that got me interested again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on December 23, 2008, 03:56:46 PM
Quote from: bigideas on December 23, 2008, 02:58:12 PM
Quote from: omuy on December 23, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
They sold off their stock and reprinted them when they moved to the new office.

Stop complaining and pick them up while your still can.

I don't want to pay $25.
That's too high for a poster to me.
The chance to get them on sale was the only thing that got me interested again.

wow.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 23, 2008, 11:31:13 PM
Quote from: omuy on December 23, 2008, 03:56:46 PM
Quote from: bigideas on December 23, 2008, 02:58:12 PM
Quote from: omuy on December 23, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
They sold off their stock and reprinted them when they moved to the new office.

Stop complaining and pick them up while your still can.

I don't want to pay $25.
That's too high for a poster to me.
The chance to get them on sale was the only thing that got me interested again.

wow.

It's a simple thing.
When someone looks at a product they weigh whether or not they think it's worth the purchasing price.
I don't think it is.
Obviously a lot of people felt the same as they sold out when they lowered the price.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on December 24, 2008, 03:19:58 AM
Quote from: MacGuffin on December 16, 2008, 05:41:53 PM
The Man Who Fell To Earth Blu does not come with the book that the standard disc has. Why?

I felt the same why. I presume it keeps printing costs down so they can release the Blu-Rays at the same price as the standard DVDs.

Since I already have Criterion's Man Who Fell To Earth, I didn't mind not receiving an additional copy of the book, though it does keep me from selling my original DVD.

I also admire anyone who had the restraint not to buy Third Man and Man Who Fell To Earth. After enjoying Criterion's Blu treatment of Chungking Express and Bottle Rocket so much last week, I picked up the two others today. I am both satisfied and disgusted with myself.




I do kinda think the smaller boxes are pretty neat, though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on January 04, 2009, 01:46:24 AM
I had a few of my kid family members stay with me the other night and one of my nieces came to me and said, "why do you have a dvd that says, "see, bottle rocket?" haha, that obnoxious "C"!!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 04, 2009, 10:19:36 PM
Does anyone here send in recommendations for titles to Criterion?

I haven't in a while, but I think I'm going to recommend a movie that was on TCM Underground last week:

Sonny Boy

That is one of the most unique films I've ever seen.

I think I might also recommend:

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T

which I've also seen on TCM a couple times in the last few months - the first time a pick from Rainn Wilson as guest.

I think there is a DVD, but it's so bizarre and I'd really like to see it have a nice treatment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on January 15, 2009, 07:47:39 PM
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director of photography Mike Molloy
Commentary featuring director Stephen Frears and actors John Hurt and Tim Roth
Parkinson One-to-One: "Terence Stamp," a 1988 television interview with the actor
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Graham Fuller

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New audio commentary with film scholar Tony Rayns
New interview with actor Tatsuya Fuji
A 1976 interview with director Nagisa Oshima and actors Fuji and Eiko Matsuda, and a 2003 program featuring interviews with consulting producer Hayao Shibata, line producer, Koji Wakamatsu, assistant director Yoichi Sai, and film distributor Yoko Asakura
Deleted footage
U.S. trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by Japanese film scholar Donald Richie and a reprinted interview with Oshima

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THREE-DISC SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
New, restored digital transfers
The Sounds of Science, an original score by Yo La Tengo to Jean Painlevé's films, plus an interview with the band
More than two hours of interviews with the filmmaker, drawn from the eight-part television series Jean Painlevé au fils de ses films, directed by Denis Derrien and Hélène Hazera
New and improved English subtitle translations
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film scholar Scott MacDonald and notes on all the films by Painlevé

also Empire of Passion from Nagisa Oshima: no cover art yet
New, restored high-definition digital transfer
New video essay by film historian and critic Catherine Russell
New interview with actors Kazuo Yoshiyuki and Tatsuya Fuji
An interview program from 2003 featuring production consultant Koji Wakamatsu and assistant directors Yusuke Narita and Yoici Sai
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Tony Rayns and a reprinted interview with Nagisa Oshima
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on January 16, 2009, 10:47:59 AM
Don't know anything about Jean Painlevé.  Does anyone?

Looks great.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 16, 2009, 11:49:16 AM
Any Godard on tap for 2009?

2 or 3 Things is showing around, and I just checked Rialto for the first time in a while and see that Made in USA is being shown in the US for the first time.

http://www.filmforum.org/films/made.html

More Karina...*swoon*
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 16, 2009, 01:39:02 PM
Quote from: bigideas on January 16, 2009, 11:49:16 AM
Any Godard on tap for 2009?

2 or 3 Things is showing around, and I just checked Rialto for the first time in a while and see that Made in USA is being shown in the US for the first time.

http://www.filmforum.org/films/made.html

More Karina...*swoon*

I honestly expected (and hoped) 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her would have been released last year. There is usually a 9 month window between the Rialto release and the Criterion DVD, but that's not always the case. I'd definitely expect it this year at some point. Well, I'd expect something by Godard to be released this year. Criterion admits they have a few premiere directors they want to release something by every year so Godard always fit into their schedule.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: w/o horse on January 17, 2009, 10:52:19 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on January 20, 2009, 01:21:32 PM
God, that's beautiful.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 20, 2009, 01:46:41 PM
Quote from: Stefen on January 20, 2009, 01:21:32 PM
God, that's beautiful.

no joke.
i honestly don't know anything about that film, but that definitely catches my eye.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: pete on January 21, 2009, 03:46:05 PM
it's pretty sexy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on January 21, 2009, 06:26:17 PM
I saw Empire of Passion once and it's one disturbing little film, I remember being actually scared, because the guilt the characters feel is pretty intense. And this is gonna look decent differing from the vhs I saw back then, it's gonna blow my mind I'm sure.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on February 13, 2009, 05:11:43 PM
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer
New interviews with actor Brad Dourif, writer Benedict Fitzgerald, and writer-producer Michael Fitzgerald
Rare archival audio recording of author Flannery O'Connor reading her short story "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"
Creativity with Bill Moyers: "John Huston," a 28-minute television program from 1982 in which the director discusses his life and work
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by author Francine Prose

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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION:
New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Peter Yates
Audio commentary featuring Yates
Stills gallery
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Kent Jones and a 1973 on-set profile of Robert Mitchum from Rolling Stone

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Pigs and Battleships, The Insect Woman, and Intentions of Murder

New, restored high-definition digital transfers
Introductions on all three films by critic Tony Rayns
Conversations between Shohei Imamura and critic Tadao Sato about The Insect Woman and Intentions of Murder
"Imamura, the Free Thinker," a 1995 episode from the French television series Cinéastes de notre temps
New and improved English subtitle translations
PLUS: Booklets featuring essays by film critics Audie Bock, Dennis Lim, and James Quandt
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 13, 2009, 05:41:10 PM
Definitely excited for more Shohei Imamura. He is the first filmmaker to have won the Palme D'Or twice so I, for one, am happy Criterion continues to get more obscure with their releases. Doesn't make much financial sense to me, but I'm happy they can afford these luxuries. If this was a socialist country the United States would see Criterion's mission as important to the culture of art and make sure that they continue to exist in the business world.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 13, 2009, 05:45:35 PM
Yay Socialism.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on February 13, 2009, 06:12:24 PM
The hottest girl I know is a socialist....

I don't know where I am going with this...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: private witt on February 13, 2009, 06:30:14 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on February 13, 2009, 05:41:10 PM
f this was a socialist country the United States would see Criterion's mission as important to the culture of art and make sure that they continue to exist in the business world.

There certainly would be a higher emphasis on public funding of the arts.  But then, a society fully educated and enriched with culture tends to not care about such important matters like invading and occupying poor as shit nations and bombing the fuck out of them.  Yay, democracy!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 22, 2009, 01:30:02 AM
It looks like Warners has finally opened their vault to Criterion. This is huge news because Warners has one of the most extensive film libraries and blanketedly refused to sublease any of their films to all third parties before. Times are changing and it seems Warners is discovering that there isn't a market for more obscure and older films. Other major studios know that releasing an obscure film needs some buzz and keeping the production in house isn't doing it. Thus Criterion is slowly getting more films.

Discussion of this on the Criterion forum has sprung up with semi confirmation that Richard Linklater's Suburbia was due for a Criterion release. What other titles could be coming because of this? Nicolas Roeg's Performance, Ken Russell's The Devils, Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up :yabbse-grin:, and many others...




Also, here is a post that mentions FACTS (?) on other upcoming Warner/Criterion titles:




"The Facts on Warner/ CC releases (as I've been told by the filmmakers):

Linklater's Suburbia is in the process of the Criterion treatment. He also told me that when he met with them to discuss what he would like done for that they asked if he could contribute to their versions of Badlands and Zabriskie Point. Linklater is a good friend of fellow Austin resident Malick (there are collectible Malick posters littering his office).

I can also tell you that Linklater informed me that Steven Soderbergh has recorded a commentary track for Zabriskie Point. a friend interviewed Soderbergh for an article on Che and the filmmaker confirmed this with him.

As for the Before Sunrise/ Before Sunset is also on the way. I am not sure who is releasing it. I saw proofs by designer Marc English (Austin based graphic artist who did the DVD art for both Dazed and Confused and Slacker). Based on the proofs (though no criterion logo on the set), it would seem that they are also being released by Criterion. I asked if any of his other films would get the CC treatment and he said the after BS/BS and Suburbia, Newton Boys and Tape would be a possibility but that release is still a ways down the road."


http://www.criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9359&start=50
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: hedwig on February 22, 2009, 01:52:48 AM
whoa, this is big news. potentially huge.

glad i never bought Performance.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 22, 2009, 01:57:05 AM
Quote from: Hedwig on February 22, 2009, 01:52:48 AM
whoa, this is big news. potentially huge.

glad i never bought Performance.

All that news means is that Performance is on the radar. Other films have been in the same position and took years to be released. Hell, I'm still waiting for an announced box set of Eisenstein Silent films. If you really love the film and see a need to own it, pick it up, but if you can wait then do so because a really good edition could be coming.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: SiliasRuby on February 22, 2009, 12:11:47 PM
I LOVE Performance and cant wait for hopefully the criterion version. This is great to hear. Thanks for the info GT.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: last days of gerry the elephant on February 22, 2009, 02:30:22 PM
Hopefully it leads to more studios realizing the same. That's awesome about Before Sunrise/Sunset. Great news!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Chest Rockwell on February 25, 2009, 12:16:51 PM
That is exciting. I'd love to see Criterions of Before Sunrise/Sunset, and Performance.  :yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: bonanzataz on March 01, 2009, 01:47:41 PM
way to get my hopes up that thinking the devils was confirmed by putting it in BOLD!!!! WTF!!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 01, 2009, 01:55:27 PM
I'm just as frusterated, and just to calm me down...Im going to watch some Bunuel.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: edison on March 16, 2009, 05:45:52 PM
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New, restored digital transfer
Bergman 101, a selected video filmography tracing Bergman's career, narrated by Cowie
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A written remembrance by filmmaker Marie Nyreröd

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Introduction by Ingmar Bergman, recorded in 2003
Audio commentary by Bergman expert Peter Cowie
A new afterword to the commentary by Cowie
Bergman Island (2006), an 83-minute documentary on Bergman by Marie Nyreröd, featuring in-depth and revealing interviews with the director
Archival audio interview with Max von Sydow
A 1998 tribute to Bergman by filmmaker Woody Allen
Theatrical trailer
Bergman 101, a selected video filmography tracing Bergman's career, narrated by Cowie
Optional English-dubbed soundtrack
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Gary Giddins

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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION:

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Alain Resnais (with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New audio interview with Resnais
New documentary on the making of Last Year at Marienbad, featuring interviews with many of Resnais' collaborators
New video interview with film scholar Ginette Vincendeau on the history of the film and its many mysteries
Two short documentaries by Resnais: Toute la mémoire du monde (1956) and Le chant du styrène (1958)
Theatrical trailer
Optional original, unrestored French soundtrack
New and improved subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by critic Mark Polizzotti and film scholar François Thomas, and Alain Robbe-Grillet's introduction to the published screenplay and comments on the film

My Dinner with Andre
New, restored high-definition digital transfer
New video interviews with actors André Gregory and Wallace Shawn by filmmaker and friend Noah Baumbach
"My Dinner with Louis," an episode from the BBC program Arena, in which Shawn interviews director Louis Malle
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Amy Taubin and the prefaces written for the printed screenplay by Gregory and Shawn
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Stefen on March 16, 2009, 05:47:07 PM
I love that Seventh Seal cover. When I think of Criterion, I think of the cover for the first version which I don't like. This one is much better.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 16, 2009, 06:21:48 PM
Wow, what a month of releases. I knew Last Year at Marienbad was around the corner with recent talks, but I didn't know this soon. That's huge considering the film has been on the front of every list of titles Criterion need to release. My Dinner With Andre was also long overdue and is welcome. That cover for Seventh Seal makes me wish I liked the film more than I do, but it's not a very good film to me. The symbolism is obvious and the films lacks the tough drama of Bergman's better films.

Also, I wouldn't be shocked if the cover for Last Year at Marienbad changes.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Convael on March 16, 2009, 07:16:12 PM
I don't know if anyone has talked about this but well... I got the criterion of The Earrings of Madame De with PTA's commentary on it.  It's kind of neat.  It's basically just about 15 minutes of him talking about certain scenes in the movie and why he likes them and how they've sorta, somewhat influenced him in a vague way.  I just remember people talking about this a few months ago...

Oh and the film is good too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: Stefen on March 16, 2009, 08:36:59 PM
^ you should rip the audio track if you can. I'd love to hear that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Warners to sublease to Criterion!
Post by: picolas on March 16, 2009, 10:02:08 PM
use handbrake to rip both audio and video and megaupload to up!

..if you want to.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: cine on March 17, 2009, 02:51:10 AM
i am so ready to buy those criterions.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: Gamblour. on March 17, 2009, 09:08:37 AM
Marienbad!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: Jefferson on March 17, 2009, 12:34:36 PM
while i'm not opposed to a new seventh seal, especially with the much improved cover, i wish they had done one of his that hasn't been released yet. there are several not on region 1 that i'd love to see properly transfered.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: Xx on March 19, 2009, 06:28:04 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: SeanMalloy on March 21, 2009, 08:55:24 AM
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This wil be the very definition of a gorgeous transfer.  Thank god Fincher finally gets the Criterion treatment, even though each of his DVD releases has been up to that quality anyways.  The Game is of course the exception.

Special Features:
    *  The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button four-part documentary. Academy Award-nominated director David  Fincher introduces the surprising beginnings of what would become an epic masterpiece including the casting of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the decision to change the location of the story to New Orleans and more.
    * Follow the production from day one including the challenges of aging Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, designing over five thousand costumes and creating the animatronic baby.
    * Explore the incredible visual effects techniques created specifically for the film that allowed Brad Pitt to play the title character at virtually every age. Also includes a visit to the scoring stage with composer Alexandre Desplat.
    * Walk the red carpet at the film's premiere in New Orleans, with final thoughts from cast and crew.
    * Audio Commentary by director David Fincher
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: MacGuffin on March 27, 2009, 06:37:54 PM
Here's some bad news unfortunately: Criterion has had to indefinitely postpone their planned Blu-ray release of Akira Kurosawa's Ran due to rights issues. The disc had been set for release on 5/12. Hopefully, the situation will get straightened out soon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: cine on March 27, 2009, 10:22:47 PM
Quote from: SeanMalloy on March 21, 2009, 08:55:24 AM
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hahah please tell me this is a joke.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: Stefen on March 27, 2009, 11:07:10 PM
We've been dogging it for weeks in the Ben Button thread. CC gotta eat, I guess.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: cine on March 29, 2009, 12:43:50 AM
Quote from: Stefen on March 27, 2009, 11:07:10 PM
CC gotta eat, I guess.
yeah but who's gonna buy it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 29, 2009, 12:56:00 AM
Quote from: Cinephile on March 29, 2009, 12:43:50 AM
Quote from: Stefen on March 27, 2009, 11:07:10 PM
CC gotta eat, I guess.
yeah but who's gonna buy it?
Posers, me, and Mac.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: cine on March 29, 2009, 01:18:27 AM
right.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: MacGuffin on April 01, 2009, 02:26:47 PM
We've learned a little more about Criterion's cancellation of Ran on Blu-ray, but just so you know this is NOT official, so it should be considered Rumor Mill-worthy. It seems that the U.S. home video release rights to the film are owned by Wellspring (who have released it on DVD in the past), the parent company of which is Genius Products, now 70% owned by The Weinstein Company. There have been industry rumors over the last year that Weinstein Co. is in some financial difficulty, so it's possible the Brothers want a better deal with Criterion (i.e. more or too much money) from Criterion to licence the title for Blu-ray. Hopefully, a deal of some kind will be struck soon, because (I'll say again) nobody would do better by this title in high-definition than Criterion. We are SO dying to see Kurosawa films in 1080p...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: w/o horse on April 03, 2009, 05:16:14 PM
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BTW, who else is counting down the days until the Imamura box is released?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: modage on April 10, 2009, 02:43:02 PM
ha. ha.

I want to replace my Criterion Collection DVDs with new Blu-ray editions. Do you have an upgrade program?
We offer a $20 Blu-ray upgrade program for customers who have already bought the equivalent edition on DVD. Just mail your disc, along with a check or money order for $20 (plus $5 shipping and handling), made payable to the Criterion Collection, to:

The Criterion Collection
Attn: Jon Mulvaney
215 Park Avenue South, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10003

You can also pay by PayPal by making a payment to store@criterion.com (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover welcome). Please include a printout of your Paypal receipt with your disc.
Be sure to include your U.S. or Canadian mailing address inside the package, as we cannot ship outside North America. Please also include your e-mail address in case we need to contact you. You can send in your disc for exchange anytime, but we won't be sending out the Blu-ray discs until their release dates.
If you exchange multiple DVD editions at the same time, you only need to pay for shipping once. But your order will not be shipped until all the Blu-ray discs have been released.
We'll mail the Blu-ray disc in a sleeve, and you'll be able to place the new disc in your existing packaging. This offer only applies to "like" editions. For example, you can return disc 1 of the rerelease of The Third Man but not the earlier, out-of-print edition.
If you have any questions about the Blu-ray upgrade offer, please e-mail Jon Mulvaney at mulvaney@criterion.com. We reserve the right to change or discontinue this program at any time.

for just $25 i can upgrade to a blu-ray from a regular dvd?!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: Ghostboy on April 10, 2009, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: w/o horse on April 03, 2009, 05:16:14 PM
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BTW, who else is counting down the days until the Imamura box is released?

A friend of mine shot the special features for this. Afterwards, he got to go into the Criterion library and take his pick of titles! Best freelance job ever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: SiliasRuby on April 10, 2009, 07:21:48 PM
Thats really fucking cool.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: edison on April 13, 2009, 04:35:36 PM
Quote from: Ghostboy on April 10, 2009, 06:27:37 PM
A friend of mine shot the special features for this. Afterwards, he got to go into the Criterion library and take his pick of titles! Best freelance job ever.

Did your friend get any scoop on future releases?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Repulsion!, Godard, The Human Condition
Post by: edison on April 16, 2009, 04:38:26 PM
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-New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by producer-director Al Reinert (with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
-Audio commentary featuring Reinert and Apollo 17 commander Eugene A. Cernan, the last man to set foot on the moon
-An Accidental Gift: The Making of "For All Mankind," a new documentary featuring interviews with Reinert, Apollo 12 and Skylab astronaut Alan Bean, and NASA archive specialists Don Pickard, Mike Gentry, Morris Williams, and Chuck Welch
-On Camera, a collection of excerpted on-screen interviews with fifteen of the Apollo astronauts
-New video program about Bean's artwork, accompanied by a gallery of his paintings
-NASA audio highlights and liftoff footage
-Optional on-screen identification of astronauts and mission control specialists
-PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by film critic Terrence Rafferty and Reinert

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-New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
-Audio commentary featuring director Roman Polanski and actress Catherine Deneuve
-A British Horror Film (2003), a documentary on the making of Repulsion, featuring interviews with Polanski, producer Gene Gutowski, and cinematographer Gil Taylor
-A 1964 television documentary filmed on the set of Repulsion, featuring rare footage of Polanski and Deneuve at work
-Theatrical trailer
-PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar and curator Bill Horrigan

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FOUR-DISC SPECIAL EDITION:
-New, restored high-definition digital transfer
-Excerpt from a rare Directors Guild of Japan video interview with director Masaki Kobayashi, conducted by filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda (Double Suicide)
-New video interview with actor Tatsuya Nakadai
-Video appreciation of Kobayashi and The Human Condition featuring Shinoda
-Japanese theatrical trailers
-New and improved English subtitle translation
-PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Kemp

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-New, restored high-definition digital transfer
-Interviews with stars Anna Karina and Lászlo Szábó
-A video piece on the personal and the political in Made in U.S.A and 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her, featuring Godard biographers Richard Brody and Colin MacCabe
-A visual essay cataloguing the multiple references in the film
-Original and rerelease theatrical trailers
-New and improved English subtitle translation
-PLUS: A new essay by film critic J. Hoberman
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: SiliasRuby on April 16, 2009, 04:56:28 PM
Very happy about 'repulsion' and 'Made in USA'
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2009, 05:08:06 PM
Made in USA is the big annoucement. Repulsion has already been available and is good to just see on Criterion, but it's release isn't moving me very much. On the other hand, Made in USA has been unavailable in the United States since it was originally made in 1966. It resembles an Army of Shadows situation where a film by a major artist was (for whatever reason) just never released here. The film was made at the same time as 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her (which is the Godard title I want most on DVD) and was done as a favor by Godard to one of his producers, but it's another great day in cinema that this is getting a formal DVD release. The theatrical debut of this film happened in the United States just last month and it's nice to see Criterion doing such a quick follow up with the DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: SiliasRuby on April 16, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
I've been waiting for this Godard piece for a while. This and Contempt on Blu-ray. GT, have you heard any updates on the blu-ray version of 'Contempt'? Or do I buy the original and just upgrade. I LOVE 'contempt'. So, GT, any news on that or any future Nicolas Roeg?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2009, 05:54:51 PM
Quote from: SiliasRuby on April 16, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
I've been waiting for this Godard piece for a while. This and Contempt on Blu-ray. GT, have you heard any updates on the blu-ray version of 'Contempt'? Or do I buy the original and just upgrade. I LOVE 'contempt'. So, GT, any news on that or any future Nicolas Roeg?

No new information (that I know of) of Contempt on Blu-ray. Criterion wants to release a good amount of their library onto Blu-Ray, but it's not the most simple transition. There are always blockers of some kind so expect new Blu-Ray transfers of old DVDs to just trickle in over time.

And no information about Roeg. I wouldnt expect news immediately at all. Whenever Criterion breaks through on a deal with a studio, it always takes time to release the first assumed titles. Criterion is just releasing the Last Metro, but that film was bandied about immediately when Criterion had come to terms with Fox (which was years ago). People just assumed Criterion would release it immediately because they finally could, but things take time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: bonanzataz on April 16, 2009, 06:20:53 PM
Quote from: SeanMalloy on March 21, 2009, 08:55:24 AM
Thank god Fincher finally gets the Criterion treatment, even though each of his DVD releases has been up to that quality anyways.  The Game is of course the exception.


fincher and crew criterion "the game" commentary track
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1B5CXTJ5

criterion LD special features
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MHCLQF62

don't say old tazzy never did anything for ya...


have a few other oop commentaries. say the word and they're yours...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ And
Post by: SiliasRuby on April 16, 2009, 06:32:29 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2009, 05:54:51 PM
Quote from: SiliasRuby on April 16, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
I've been waiting for this Godard piece for a while. This and Contempt on Blu-ray. GT, have you heard any updates on the blu-ray version of 'Contempt'? Or do I buy the original and just upgrade. I LOVE 'contempt'. So, GT, any news on that or any future Nicolas Roeg?

No new information (that I know of) of Contempt on Blu-ray. Criterion wants to release a good amount of their library onto Blu-Ray, but it's not the most simple transition. There are always blockers of some kind so expect new Blu-Ray transfers of old DVDs to just trickle in over time.

And no information about Roeg. I wouldn't expect news immediately at all. Whenever Criterion breaks through on a deal with a studio, it always takes time to release the first assumed titles. Criterion is just releasing the Last Metro, but that film was bandied about immediately when Criterion had come to terms with Fox (which was years ago). People just assumed Criterion would release it immediately because they finally could, but things take time.
I'm a patient man, especially for any truffaut, roeg, and Godard. Although, I've been anxiously awaiting 'Insignificance'....which I guess is on the waiting list with 'the game', 'two or three things I know' and others.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: john on April 16, 2009, 11:17:10 PM
Just saw Made in U.S.A.

Pretty tedious. Almost like a satire of a Godard film. It gets sporadically interesting, but mostly just seems muddled, unfocused, and obnoxiously antagonistic. Which was a shame because I was really looking forward to it.

If I could ask Godard one question, I'd ask him how someone who claims to love cinema so much can hate cinema so much.

Pretty good cover, though.

Also... Repulsion... fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: edison on April 17, 2009, 07:50:26 PM
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-New, restored high-definition digital transfer
-Archival television interviews: the first featuring actress Marina Vlady on the set of the film, the second with Jean-Luc Godard engaged in debate with a government official on the subject of prostitution
-New video interview with Godard friend Antoine Bourseiller
-A visual essay cataloguing the multiple references in the film
-New and improved English subtitle translation
-PLUS: A new essay by Sasha Frere-Jones
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 17, 2009, 08:49:39 PM
YES! Long over due considering the timing of its theatrical release, but very very welcome. I still not am a huge Godard fan on any level, but he is growing on me more and more. One of my more exciting projects is that I am preparing to lecture on Breathless at university level for the next coming semesters, but even still, I'm a quasi fan. I love some of his films (Breathless) but don't understand the appeal of others at all (Alphaville). All that being said, the discussion of 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her has always fascinated me and it's the one Godard I've been pining for.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: john on April 18, 2009, 12:40:37 AM
Quote from: bonanzataz on April 16, 2009, 06:20:53 PM

have a few other oop commentaries. say the word and they're yours...

Word.

Word like a motherfucker.

I downloaded that Game commentary last night and enjoyed every minute of it. thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Resnais' Marienbad, Bergman and Dinner W/ Andre!
Post by: bonanzataz on April 21, 2009, 01:38:07 AM
Quote from: john on April 18, 2009, 12:40:37 AM
Quote from: bonanzataz on April 16, 2009, 06:20:53 PM

have a few other oop commentaries. say the word and they're yours...

Word.

Word like a motherfucker.

I downloaded that Game commentary last night and enjoyed every minute of it. thanks for sharing.

THIS IS SPINAL TAP
cast commentary
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZP2UYD00

filmmaker commentary
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X39BBT59

:wink:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: Sleepless on April 21, 2009, 08:56:18 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on April 17, 2009, 08:49:39 PM
YES! Long over due considering the timing of its theatrical release, but very very welcome. I still not am a huge Godard fan on any level, but he is growing on me more and more. One of my more exciting projects is that I am preparing to lecture on Breathless at university level for the next coming semesters, but even still, I'm a quasi fan. I love some of his films (Breathless) but don't understand the appeal of others at all (Alphaville). All that being said, the discussion of 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her has always fascinated me and it's the one Godard I've been pining for.

I'm hoping his King Lear gets a DVD release sometime. It's a good companion piece to 'One Plus One' and 'Week End' in terms of its discussion of creativity/construction/destruction.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: edison on April 28, 2009, 07:46:16 PM
Vote (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_20890_11940820_as_img_5/?docId=1000368291) for the next Criterion Blu-Ray
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: SiliasRuby on April 28, 2009, 07:49:23 PM
I went for 'picnic at hanging rock'
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: cine on April 28, 2009, 11:30:32 PM
OTHER
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Ravi on April 29, 2009, 12:22:40 AM
Armageddon
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Bethie on May 11, 2009, 12:13:59 AM
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A doctor that frequents my place of employment let me borrow this. A friend of his had it and for the past sixth months the doc kept asking him to return it..even calling the man's secretary and leaving him threatening messages! I was embarrassed.

Not to sound dumb, but I didn't know it was so expensive. It looks quite good next to my tv. I'd keep it if the doctor wasn't a jew.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: edison on May 16, 2009, 09:03:27 PM
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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET

Restored digital transfer, approved by director Chantal Akerman
Autour de "Jeanne Dielman," a 70-minute documentary, shot by actor Sami Frey and edited by Agnes Ravez, made during the filming of Jeanne Dielman
New interviews with Akerman and cinematographer Babette Mangolte
Excerpt from "Chantal Akerman par Chantal Akerman," a 1997 episode of the French television program Cinéma de notre temps
An interview with Akerman's mother, Natalia
Archival television interview excerpt featuring Akerman and star Delphine Seyrig
Saute ma ville (1968), Akerman's first film, with an introduction by the director
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by film scholars Ivone Margulies and Janet Bergstrom

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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Whit Stillman
Audio commentary featuring Stillman and actors Chloë Sevigny and Chris Eigeman
Four deleted scenes with commentary by Stillman, Eigeman, and Sevigny
Stills gallery with production notes by Stillman
Stillman reading a chapter from The Last Days of Disco, with Cocktails at Petrossian Afterwards, his novelization of the movie
Behind-the-scenes featurette
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: An essay by novelist David Schickler

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: tpfkabi on June 10, 2009, 02:45:00 PM
well, damn, i missed the Godard release announcement until i got the e-mail today.

i guess it's because those pics for the covers aren't showing up for me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: MacGuffin on June 16, 2009, 05:52:50 PM
Criterion has just set BD-upgraded versions of Jean-Luc Godard's Pierrot le fou (Cat #421, 1 disc - SRP $39.95) and D. A. Pennebaker's Jimi Plays Monterey and Shake! Otis at Monterey (#169, 1 disc - SRP $29.95) and The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (#167, 2 discs - SRP $69.95 - includes Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey and Shake! Otis at Monterey, along with nearly every complete performance from the festival). All three are set for release on 9/22.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: edison on June 16, 2009, 07:13:05 PM
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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by editor Barbara Tulliver
Audio commentary featuring writer-director David Mamet and actor William H. Macy
New video program featuring interviews with recurring Mamet actors Steven Goldstein, Ricky Jay, J. J. Johnston, Joe Mantegna, and Jack Wallace
Gag reel and TV spots
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Stuart Klawans

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer
Audio commentary featuring noted film historian Ian Christie
New video interview with author and editor Michael Korda, Alexander's nephew, who discusses growing up in the Korda family and the making of That Hamilton Woman
Theatrical trailer
Alexander Korda Presents, a 1942 promotional radio piece for the film
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by Molly Haskell
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Mamet's Homocide and That Hamilton Woman
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 16, 2009, 08:10:49 PM
Only two titles? I welcome all David Mamet titles to the collection, but I am not the biggest fan of Homocide. It's a decent drama but also unmemorable. I'd have to see it again to comment further. That Hamilton Woman (unseen by me) seems to be famous as a star vehicle for Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier. Hopefully another title is a late comer to the annoucement page.

Edit: I notice other months have featured just two titles. The conversion of old titles to Blu-Ry seems to be holding up Criterion's output of new films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: picolas on June 17, 2009, 01:36:27 AM
THAT HAMILTON WOMAN?? holy shit. my dad's going to go insane.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Jefferson on July 09, 2009, 04:43:50 PM
has anyone heard if che is getting put out on criterion? the link below is where i read it, no idea how realiable the site is though.



http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=218add595d167a3e57e220a3c0fa674b&t=88885&page=24
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 09, 2009, 05:59:36 PM
Quote from: Jefferson on July 09, 2009, 04:43:50 PM
has anyone heard if che is getting put out on criterion? the link below is where i read it, no idea how realiable the site is though.



http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=218add595d167a3e57e220a3c0fa674b&t=88885&page=24

It's true, expect this fall for release.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: MacGuffin on July 09, 2009, 06:05:01 PM
Quote from: Jefferson on July 09, 2009, 04:43:50 PM
has anyone heard if che is getting put out on criterion? the link below is where i read it, no idea how realiable the site is though.



http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=218add595d167a3e57e220a3c0fa674b&t=88885&page=24

I read it here. It's reliable:

http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=9295.msg277262#msg277262
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Jefferson on July 10, 2009, 06:23:17 AM
Quote from: MacGuffin on July 09, 2009, 06:05:01 PM
Quote from: Jefferson on July 09, 2009, 04:43:50 PM
has anyone heard if che is getting put out on criterion? the link below is where i read it, no idea how realiable the site is though.



http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=218add595d167a3e57e220a3c0fa674b&t=88885&page=24

I read it here. It's reliable:

http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=9295.msg277262#msg277262

well im a little behind on this one but better late then never. all in all im pleased with this. still haven't seen the second part but it seems like a good choice as far as new releases go.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Ravi on July 10, 2009, 04:38:35 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 11, 2009, 01:45:24 AM
I'm stumped and criterionforum.org doesn't have any agreed upon ideas.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: cine on July 12, 2009, 01:05:16 AM
They're now crossing their fingers that its Stagecoach.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: I Love a Magician on July 15, 2009, 01:28:31 AM
50% off 365 criterions via barnes and noble (http://video.barnesandnoble.com/u/DVD-The-Criterion-Collection-of-Special-Edition-DVDs/379000756/?cds2Pid=16641)

admin edit: link title modified for truth
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 15, 2009, 04:34:07 PM
son of a bitch, what poor fucking timing for this........
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: edison on July 16, 2009, 07:21:14 PM
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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Wim Wenders (with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Audio commentary featuring Wenders and actor Peter Falk
The Angels Among Us (2003), a documentary featuring interviews with Wenders, Falk, actors Bruno Ganz and Otto Sander, writer Peter Handke, and composer Jürgen Knieper
Excerpt from "Wim Wenders Berlin Jan. 87," an episode of the French television program Cinéma cinémas, including on-set footage
Interview with director of photography Henri Alekan
Deleted scenes and outtakes
Excerpts from the films Alekan la lumière (1985) and Remembrance: Film for Curt Bois (about the actor who plays Homer in Wings of Desire)
Notes and photos by production designer Heidi Lüdi and art director Toni Lüdi
Trailers
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson and writings by Wenders and Handke

Monsoon Wedding (no cover yet)
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director Mira Nair and director of photography Declan Quinn (with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Audio commentary featuring Nair
Nair's short documentaries So Far from India (1983), India Cabaret (1985), and The Laughing Club of India (2001), featuring video introductions by the director
Nair's short fiction films The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat (1993), 11'09"01—September 11 (Segment: "India") (2002), Migration (2007), and How Can It Be? (2008), featuring video introductions by the director
New video interview with actor Naseeruddin Shah, conducted by Nair
New video interviews with Quinn and production designer Stephanie Carroll
Theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: An essay by critic and travel writer Pico Iyer

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by cinematographer Raoul Coutard
Audio commentary featuring film historian Peter Cowie
New interviews with Costa-Gavras and Coutard
Archival interviews with Costa-Gavras; producer-actor Jacques Perrin; actors Yves Montand, Irène Papas, and Jean-Louis Trintignant; and Vassilis Vassilikos, author of the book Z
Theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Armond White
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion,
Post by: socketlevel on August 14, 2009, 05:56:46 PM
can't wait for wings of desire blu ray, some of the best 1080p i've seen is B/W

what a great film
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: 60s Godard gems, For All Mankind, Repulsion, etc
Post by: edison on August 16, 2009, 12:55:48 PM
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SPECIAL EDITION THREE-DISC SET

The live kinescope broadcasts of Marty (1953), Patterns (1955), No Time for Sergeants (1955), A Wind from the South (1955), Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956), Bang the Drum Slowly (1956), The Comedian (1957), and Days of Wine and Roses (1958)
Commentaries by directors John Frankenheimer, Delbert Mann, Ralph Nelson, and Daniel Petrie
Interviews with key cast and crew, including Frankenheimer, Andy Griffith, Julie Harris, Kim Hunter, Richard Kiley, Piper Laurie, Nancy Marchand, Jack Palance, Cliff Robertson, Mickey Rooney, Carol Serling, Rod Steiger, and Mel Torme
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by curator Ron Simon and his extensive liner notes on each program

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer
New video interviews with screenwriter James Salter; film editor Richard Harris; production manager Walter Coblenz; and former downhill skier Joe Jay Jalbert, who served as technical adviser, a ski double, and a cameraman
Audio excerpts from a 1979 American Film Institute seminar with director Michael Ritchie
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Todd McCarthy

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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:

New high-definition transfer, supervised and approved by director Matteo Garrone (with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Five Stories, a 60-minute documentary on the making of Gomorrah
New video interviews with Garrone and actor Toni Servillo
Interviews with writer Roberto Saviano and actors Gianfelice Imparato
and Salvatore Cantalupo
Deleted scenes
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Chuck Stephens

A Christmas Tale: Arnaud Desplechin (no cover yet)
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director Arnaud Desplechin
L'aimée, Desplechin's 2007 documentary about the selling of his family home
New documentary featuring interviews with Desplechin and actors Mathieu Amalric and Catherine Deneuve
Original theatrical trailers
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Lopate
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 16, 2009, 01:36:53 PM
The cool thing about November releases is that they feature two new releases. Criterion (through Janus) recently supported the theatrical rights of a film in the United States, but they are also starting to distribute more foreign films on DVD. I hope they do because so many films need DVD releases in America, but they need to find a way to lower the costs. I understand the prices of special editions for older films, but it's hard justifying them for new films because a lot of people don't even know them too well.

Oh, also, from last month's annoucement of new films

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on August 17, 2009, 05:00:54 PM
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best dvd cover 2009.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on August 18, 2009, 09:44:54 AM
Yeah, easily. That's incredible.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on August 25, 2009, 03:09:10 PM
Exclusive: The Criterion Collection Unveils New Titles For 2010
Source: ThePlaylist

At the end of our interview with the Criterion Collection's Jonathan Turell, he put us in touch with Jon Mulvaney, Criterion's inside man on what the future holds in store and he revealed to us exclusively, a number of Criterion titles that should be out in the near future and next year.

"The French Lieutenant's Woman" – Another selection from MGM's catalog, you can expect this from Criterion next year. Starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons, this film of parallel narratives and containing a film-within-a-film was nominated for five Academy Awards. Fred Zinneman, John Frankenheimer, Richard Lester and Mike Nichols all tried and failed to adapt John Fowles' tricky novel until British director Karel Reisz and celebrated writer Harold Pinter managed to wrap their brains around it.

Charlie Chaplin – Mulvaney has confirmed the circulating rumors that the Criterion Collection is in discussions to acquire the rights to the Charlie Chaplin library. There are no details on titles or release dates at this time.

"Stagecoach" – Mulvaney confirms that the John Ford title hinted at this summer in the Criterion Collection newsletter, is indeed "Stagecoach." The release of this massively influential western and beloved John Wayne film will be the first to utilize the restoration work done by the UCLA.

Akira Kurosawa– Hinted in last month's newsletter, Mulvaney confirms that a massive 25 film boxset is slated to be released by the end of year and just in time for the 100th anniversary of the the Japanese grandmaster's birth in 2010.

"Revanche" – The DVD release of Janus Films' surprising acquisition of this Austrian Academy Award nominated film will be released in early 2010.

"Underworld" & "The Docks Of New York" – Though not currently on the schedule, Mulvaney confirms we can expect to see both of these long awaited Josef von Sternberg silents sometime in 2010.

Scorsese's short films – long rumored to be released soon, there are unfortunately no plans to release Martin Scorsese's early short films. We'll have to fire up the bootlegs in the interim.

IFC – "A Christmas Tale" and "Gomorrah" – both coming in November – are just two titles in a twelve-picture deal with IFC. While Mulvaney was mum on the other films in the works, we can tell you Antichrist will probably not be one of them, but let's not forget "Che" is an IFC film in case you had any doubts that the "rumors" weren't true. One of our wishes and best guesses knowing their taste? The excellent IFC film, "Summer Hours" by Oliver Assayas that seems very much up the Criterion Collection's alley. It's one our favorite films of 2009 thus far.

Warner Brothers – With the Robert Redford film, "Downhill Racer" joining the collection in November, we hoped there were more Warner's titles on the way, but Mulvaney let us know there is nothing on the schedule currently.

Focus Features - A director's cut of Ang Lee's "Ride With The Devil," is also scheduled for a release in May. This is the second title licensed from Focus Features following Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding which will be released in October. For now, we will have to wait and see if any further titles are coming from this new relationship with Focus, but it's a promising start.

Finally, if you're heading up to the rock festival All Tomorrow's Parties in New York this year, when you're not watching David Yow showing the kids how it's done or losing your college tuition at poker to Steve Albini, be sure to stop by the Criterion curated screening room where you can see among an amazing lineup of films, including "Mystery Train" followed by a Q&A with Jim Jarmusch and Steve McQueen's acclaimed "Hunger" (another telling IFC picture, hint!). We think it's fairly safe to say these will be making their way into the collection soon as well.

But that's not all...Mulvaney did talk to us about several exciting titles that as of press time we are unable to disclose as of press time as discussions for these films are ongoing and not quite finalized. We will continue to stay in touch with the good people at Criterion and let you know as soon as we're permitted to write about it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 25, 2009, 04:32:10 PM
That's probably the most revealing interview from Criterion I've ever heard, but I am baffled about something...

Quote from: modage on August 25, 2009, 03:09:10 PM
But that's not all...Mulvaney did talk to us about several exciting titles that as of press time we are unable to disclose as of press time as discussions for these films are ongoing and not quite finalized.

Ok, then why say this?

Quote from: modage on August 25, 2009, 03:09:10 PM
Charlie Chaplin – Mulvaney has confirmed the circulating rumors that the Criterion Collection is in discussions to acquire the rights to the Charlie Chaplin library. There are no details on titles or release dates at this time.

I guess it doesn't matter, but a lot of good news to go around. Only a few disappointers, with one being no Warners titles on the near forecast. It seems like we're going to have to wait a while for many good titles from them. Also sad is no confirmation of La  Notte which was originally confirmed to be released this year, but only has one more month left to be announced so it seems unlikely.

The good news is IFC working with Criterion on a 12 picture deal. It seems to be unfolding faster than other deals and is bringing out about some interesting titles. Then there is Ang Lee's Ride the Devil. If that gets a director's cut, it will be very interesting to revisit the film. Sometimes I think it was too overlooked anyways. The Akira Kurosawa box set sounds amazely insane, but I wonder about the titles included and how they will stack up compared to the ones already released.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jefferson on August 27, 2009, 08:39:09 PM
he's still got some good ones they haven't put out yet. i would love love love to see a criterion edition of dersu. also the quiet duel and (please have a commentary track) madadayo. i've wanted to see men who tread on tigers tail for a long time so including that would also make me happy.

as far as other stuff goes im pretty bummed to see no mention of bergman or tarkovsky. the magician/summer with monika and stalker/mirror would make me the happiest man alive. i'll cross my fingers that their names are in the leftover announcements.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on August 27, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
I was certain we'd hear progression on SubUrbia.

I'm really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 28, 2009, 12:56:15 AM
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I hope to get Netflix again soon because I heard this film is pretty amazing, but a $40 special edition of a brand new film nobody knows is asking a lot.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on August 28, 2009, 12:02:41 PM
its an awesome movie, glad to see that its getting the treatment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 01, 2009, 10:30:48 PM
IFC, Criterion pact for homevideo
Several bells and whistles for IFC pics
Source: Variety

Several titles from the IFC Films library will be getting the full bells-and-whistles treatment on Blu-ray and DVD, thanks to a deal between IFC and top-shelf homevid distrib the Criterion Collection.

The first two -- Arnaud Desplechin's French family drama "A Christmas Tale" and Matteo Garrone's Naples-set gangster ensemble "Gomorrah" -- had appeared on the Criterion site as November releases, but IFC confirmed Tuesday a larger partnership between the two companies.

In recent years, IFC has bowed films on-demand the same day they premiered in theaters, with DVDs available exclusively through Blockbuster, leaving no sell-through opportunity.

Earlier this summer, the company announced a partnership with MPI Media Group to release genre titles such as "Sauna" and "Fear(s) of the Dark" in bare-bones editions, while reserving the right to cherry-pick its more acclaimed titles for the full "collector's edition" treatment with Criterion.

Criterion, which specializes in extras-rich special editions of classic and contemporary films, has released pics by directors including Wes Anderson, Steven Soderbergh and Michael Bay.

In December, Criterion will put out Soderbergh's two-part biopic "Che," followed by 2010 releases of pics from Sweden (Jan Troell's "Everlasting Moments"), France (Olivier Assayas' "Summer Hours," Abdellatif Kechiche's "The Secret of the Grain"), the U.K. (Steve McQueen's "Hunger") and Japan (Hirokazu Kore-Eda's "Still Walking").

IFC will decide on a case-by-case basis which films are best suited to go either the Criterion or MPI route, though Lisa Schwartz, exec veep of sales and business development, acknowledged that the promise of a Criterion homevid release could sweeten future distribution deals.

"The Criterion name provides a tremendous amount of credibility and prestige, and knowing IFC has a working relationship with Criterion could give us an edge in negotiations," she said.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 01, 2009, 10:59:39 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on September 01, 2009, 10:30:48 PM
Jan Troell's "Everlasting Moments"

I just jumped out of my seat when I saw this title. If the release is a success at all, maybe that will be a motivator for Criterion to release some of his older classics. Amazing news, nonetheless.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on September 02, 2009, 08:01:52 AM
Criterion & IFC Confirm More Titles - 'Che' Coming In Dec; Plus 'Summer Hours,' 'Hunger,' 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' & Nolan's 'Following' Coming In 2010

First reported by us a week ago as part of our exclusive interview with Criterion, new details have emerged about IFC's relationship with the boutique DVD company. It appears IFC's rental exclusivity deal with Blockbuster is over (thank christ!) and they will be using both MPI and Criterion to help distribute their films. According to Variety, IFC will determine which films will head to MPI and which will go to Criterion, though Lisa Schwartz, IFC's executive VP of Sales and Business Development does at admit that having Criterion in their pocket will sweeten the pot when discussing potential distribution deals.

So what are the titles? As we noted, the screening of Steve McQueen's "Hunger" by Criterion at ATP was no coincidence and we're very pleased that Oliver Assayas' "Summer Hours," a film we loved, will be joining the collection. The previously hinted release of Steven Soderbergh's "Che" will be released in December (though it was originally pegged for the fall; beggars can't be choosers, we're excited).

Also getting the prestigious "C" on its DVD cover are Jan Troell's 2008 Golden Globe nominee "Everlasting Moments," Hirokazu Kore-Eda's stellar "Still Walking," (one of 2008's best, maybe now you'll finally listen with Criterion validation) Abdellatif Kechiche's Cesar Award winner "The Secret Of The Grain" (another total gem) Alfonso Cuaron's breakout film "Y Tu Mama Tambien," and Christopher Nolan's debut, "Following." As Mulvaney confirmed to us, Criterion already has twelve films locked up with IFC, and with this announcement that leaves three more to be revealed. That said, it certainly appears the releases won't stop there. While we were told "Antichrist" is probably not coming, we're still hoping it will be part of the next batch of titles to be licensed.

For those worried that Criterion is spending too much time focusing on contemporary films, this will not be good news, but it's hard to argue with the logic behind their decision. As Peter Becker notes, "IFC Films has been on an incredible roll, hunting down daring international films and spotting film-makers whose work will stand the test of time. Criterion has always presented a mix of international classics and director-approved editions of important contemporary films, so this new slate of releases fits our mission perfectly." In short, Criterion has further solidified their label as a home for foreign and important contemporary films, and in a marketplace where studios and independents are struggling to find places for niche films, this is fantastic news for film fans.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on September 02, 2009, 12:40:01 PM
Quote from: modage on September 02, 2009, 08:01:52 AM
IFC will determine which films will head to MPI and which will go to Criterion, though Lisa Schwartz, IFC's executive VP of Sales and Business Development does at admit that having Criterion in their pocket will sweeten the pot when discussing potential distribution deals.

This is one of the first things that came to my mind about the deal.

I worry slightly that this deal might make Criterion a bit more lax about the quality of choices.  IFC may simply send them what was critically acclaimed this year but that may well be forgotten 5 or 10 years from now.  That said, it's also a great way to have access to some otherwise difficult to find films, or maybe even give something a shot just because it's a Criterion.

I think they could have done better than Following, though.  It's okay.  I liked Antichrist but I don't think it's appropriate for Criterion (and I can't think of how it would benefit from the Criterion treatment over a regular release).  Hunger is a great choice though, and perfect for Criterion, in a similar vein that George Washington and Ratcatcher were; these films benefit from the extra care and the wealth of features.  Something like Following or Y Tu Mama Tambien will maybe just get a new commentary track and some new interviews to distinguish them from the already-existing releases.  Hunger, George Washington, and Ratcatcher also fit more with Criterion's proclamation of releasing "important contemporary films."  I don't know what's so important about Following.

I am excited to see the films that I haven't heard of, though (Summer Hours, Everlasting Moments, Still Walking, and The Secret of the Grain).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 17, 2009, 07:43:59 PM
Our friends over at Criterion have just announced that they're going to be releasing AK 100: 25 Films by Akira Kurosawa on DVD on 12/8 (SRP $399, but it's available for pre-order on Amazon for just $299). This extraordinary set will come enclosed in a linen-bound box and will include an illustrated companion book. Released on the 100th anniversary of the legendary Japanese director's birth, the set will include 25 of his films on 25 DVDs - the most complete such set ever released in the U.S. - 4 of which have never been available on the DVD format in this country. Included will be:

The Bad Sleep Well (1960), Dodes'ka-den (1970), Drunken Angel (1948), The Hidden Fortress (1958), High and Low (1963), I Live in Fear (1955), The Idiot (1951), Ikiru (1952), Kagemusha (1980), The Lower Depths (1957), Madadayo (1993), The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1945 - new to DVD), The Most Beautiful (1944 - new to DVD), No Regrets for Our Youth (1946), One Wonderful Sunday (1947), Rashomon (1951), Red Beard (1965), Sanjuro (1962), Sanshiro Sugata (1943 - new to DVD), Sanshiro Sugata, Part II (1944 - new to DVD), Scandal (1950), Seven Samurai (1954), Stray Dog (1949), Throne of Blood (1957) and Yojimbo (1961)

Each of these films is presented with a restored digital transfer, with audio in the original Japanese and English subtitles. The companion book features an introduction and notes on each of the films by Stephen Prince (The Warrior's Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa) and a remembrance by Donald Richie (The Films of Akira Kurosawa).


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Also today, Criterion has revealed that they'll release The Rolling Stones: Gimmie Shelter on Blu-ray Disc on 12/1 (Cat# 99 - SRP $39.95), featuring a new high-definition digital transfer of the uncensored thirtieth-anniversary version, remastered and restored from the camera original, exclusive Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround-sound mixes, audio commentary featuring directors Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin and collaborator Stanley Goldstein, additional performances by the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in 1969 (including Little Queenie, Oh Carol and Prodigal Son, plus backstage outtakes), excerpts from KSAN Radio's Altamont wrap-up (recorded December 7, 1969, with introductions by then DJ Stefan Ponek), an Altamont stills gallery (featuring the work of renowned photographers Bill Owens and Beth Sunflower), original and re-release theatrical trailers and a booklet with essays (by Mick Jagger's former assistant Georgia Bergman, music writers Michael Lydon and Stanley Booth, and film critics Amy Taubin and Godfrey Cheshire).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on September 18, 2009, 12:25:14 AM
Damn. Sweet. I wonder what the box will look like. I might have to pre-order at $299.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 18, 2009, 12:55:01 AM
I wish they did a similar box set for Michelangelo Antonioni. He didn't make as many films as Kurosawa, but if you include all of his documentaries and shorter works, you could get a pretty decent set. Plus, unlike Kurosawa, there is still a good percentage of his work that isn't available at all in the United States.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on September 18, 2009, 11:41:16 AM
re:AK100 They don't include all the bonus material on previous editions?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on October 12, 2009, 04:25:53 PM
There's a lot of cool made-up covers in this thread.

http://www.theauteurs.com/topics/2132/comments?page=1

Some faves.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on October 12, 2009, 06:40:48 PM
ugh, you dick. i thought there was news in here!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on October 12, 2009, 07:06:32 PM
haha, nope, just discussion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on October 12, 2009, 08:19:09 PM
I would have damn near believed the 'let the right one in' and the 'sydney' criterions. Too bad they're fake.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on October 16, 2009, 01:09:20 PM
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Wim Wenders, with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
Audio commentary featuring Wenders
Interview with Wenders by German journalist Roger Willemsen
Excerpts from the 1990 film Motion and Emotion: The Road to "Paris, Texas," featuring interviews with Wenders, actors Harry Dean Stanton, Hanns Zischler, Dennis Hopper, and Peter Falk, composer Ry Cooder, cinematographer Robby Müller, novelist Patricia Highsmith, and filmmaker Samuel Fuller
New interviews with filmmakers Allison Anders and Claire Denis
Cinéma cinémas: "Wim Wenders Hollywood April '84," with Wenders and Cooder working on the score
Deleted scenes and Super 8 home movies
Gallery of Wenders's location-scouting photos, from his book Written in the West
Behind-the-scenes photos by Robin Holland
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Nick Roddick and interviews with Stanton, writer Sam Shepard, and actors Nastassja Kinski and Dean Stockwell

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New, restored high-definition digital transfers
Video introductions by Roberto Rossellini to all three films, from 1963
New video interviews with Rossellini scholar Adriano Aprà, Rossellini's friend and confessor Father Virgilio Fantuzzi, and filmmakers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani
Audio commentary on Rome Open City by film scholar Peter Bondanella
Once Upon a Time . . . "Rome Open City," a 2006 documentary on the making of this historic film, featuring rare archival material and footage of Anna Magnani, Federico Fellini, Ingrid Bergman, and many others
Rossellini and the City, a new documentary on Rossellini's use of the urban landscape in these films, by film scholar Mark Shiel
Excerpts from rarely seen videotaped discussions Rossellini had with faculty and students at Rice University in 1970 about his craft
Into the Future, a new visual essay about the War Trilogy by film scholar Tag Gallagher
Roberto Rossellini, a 2001 documentary by Carlo Lizzani, assistant director on Germany Year Zero, tracing Rossellini's career through archival footage and interviews with family members and collaborators, with tributes by filmmakers François Truffaut and Martin Scorsese
Letters from the Front: Carlo Lizzani on "Germany Year Zero," a 1987 podium discussion with Lizzani
Italian credits and prologue for Germany Year Zero
New illustrated essay by film scholar Thomas Meder on Rossellini's relationship with his mistress Roswitha Schmidt
New and improved English subtitle translations
PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by director Irene Bignardi and film scholars Colin McCabe, James Quandt, and Jonathan Rosenbaum

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High-definition digital transfers of Che: Part One and Che: Part Two, supervised and approved by director Steven Soderbergh, with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
Audio commentaries on both films, featuring Jon Lee Anderson, author of Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
Making "Che," a new documentary about the film's production, featuring interviews with Soderbergh, producer Laura Bickford, actor-producer Benicio del Toro, and writers Peter Buchman and Ben van der Veen
New interviews with Cuban historians as well as participants in the 1958 Cuban Revolution and Che's 1967 Bolivian campaign
Deleted scenes
Theatrical trailers
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Amy Taubin
More!

NOTE: Che: Part One appears in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Che: Part Two appears in 1.78:1 aspect ratio.

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Also Blu-Ray 8 1/2
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 16, 2009, 01:27:48 PM
Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy is a major release. Considering the magnitude of Germany Year Zero and Rome Open City, I'm surprised Criterion didn't try to go about releasing the films separately, but I'm not complaining. If this was four years ago, I would have the money to buy the entire set, but now all I can do is daydream about it.

It's just awesome that Criterion has now released the majority of their targeted foreign film releases and continue to surprise and endear me with their title selections. They need to committ themselves more to Antonioni, Eisenstein, Troell and Syberberg to make me really happy, but the continuous amount of good releases every year is convincing me I need to get Netflix again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on October 16, 2009, 01:50:38 PM
love that paris, texas cover.  in light of wenders releases (though they're his major works), hopefully criterion will release kings of the road.

the akerman set has got me licking my chops. je tu il elle is beautiful and les rendez-vous d'anna has been near the top of my to-see list for quite some time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 16, 2009, 03:32:03 PM
Quote from: samsong on October 16, 2009, 01:50:38 PM
love that paris, texas cover. 

:yabbse-thumbup:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jefferson on October 17, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
that rossellini set makes me cream my pants. i adore rome but have never seen an above average copy. can't wait to see what they've done with it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on October 27, 2009, 08:02:23 PM
The Third Man going OOP:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3606
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on October 28, 2009, 03:10:52 PM
Quote from: Gamblour. on October 27, 2009, 08:02:23 PM
The Third Man going OOP:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3606

In the Comments someone said it just meant they were getting rid of the slipcase, so I take it they will be printing another version. I don't know why the site would label it as OOP if they planned to reprint it a different way.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on October 28, 2009, 03:31:48 PM
Quote from: bigideas on October 28, 2009, 03:10:52 PMI don't know why the site would label it as OOP if they planned to reprint it a different way.
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 03, 2009, 12:27:56 AM
Quote from: bigideas on October 28, 2009, 03:10:52 PM
Quote from: Gamblour. on October 27, 2009, 08:02:23 PM
The Third Man going OOP:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3606

In the Comments someone said it just meant they were getting rid of the slipcase, so I take it they will be printing another version. I don't know why the site would label it as OOP if they planned to reprint it a different way.

From TheDigitalBits:

I've confirmed with the folks at Criterion that their rights to Carol Reed's The Third Man have expired, and so for now the recent DVD and Blu-ray versions are to be considered out-of-print. That means those copies that are now on stores shelves or happen to be sitting in the warehouse are all that's left. So if you want either version, grab 'em fast while you still can.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 13, 2009, 04:59:05 PM
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High-definition digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts and approved by director James Ivory (with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New video appreciation of the late Ismail Merchant by director Ivory (available only on the Blu-ray edition)
Building "Howards End," a documentary featuring interviews with Ivory, Merchant, Helena Bonham Carter, costume designer Jenny Beavan, and Academy Award–winning production designer Luciana Arrighi
The Design of "Howards End," a detailed look at the costume and production designs for the film, including original sketches
The Wandering Company, a 50-minute documentary about the history of Merchant Ivory Productions
Original 1992 behind-the-scenes featurette
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: An essay by critic Kenneth Turan (available only with the Blu-ray edition)

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Steve McQueen (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Video interviews with McQueen and actor Michael Fassbender
A short documentary on the making of Hunger, including interviews with McQueen, Fassbender, actors Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham, and Brian Milligan, writer Enda Walsh, and producer Robin Gutch
"The Provo's Last Card?" a 1981 episode of the BBC program Panorama, about the causes and effects of the IRA hunger strikes at the Maze prison and the political and civilian reactions across Northern Ireland
Theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Chris Darke

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Audio commentary featuring Max Ophuls scholar Susan White
"Max Ophuls ou le plaisir de tourner," a 1965 episode of the French television program Cinéastes de notre temps, featuring interviews with many of Ophuls's collaborators
Max by Marcel, a new documentary by Marcel Ophuls about his father and the making of Lola Montès
Silent footage of actress Martine Carol demonstrating the various glamorous hairstyles in Lola Montès
Theatrical rerelease trailer from Rialto Pictures
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Gary Giddins

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer
Tomorrow, Yesterday, and Today, a new video interview featuring filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich discussing the career of Leo McCarey and his thoughts on Make Way for Tomorrow
New video interview with critic Gary Giddins in which he talks about McCarey's artistry and the political and social context of the film
PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by critic Tag Gallagher and filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier, as well as an excerpt from film scholar Robin Wood's 1998 piece "Leo McCarey and 'Family Values'"

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Götz Spielmann (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New video interview with Spielmann
The Making of "Revanche," a half-hour documentary shot on the film's set
Foreign Land, Spielmann's award-winning student short film, with an introduction by the director
U.S. theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: An essay by critic Michael Wood
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 13, 2009, 06:54:52 PM
 :shock:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

make way for tomorrow!!!  i hope that's a temp cover.  everyone should blind buy it.  i'm so happy about this.

the hunger cover is great.  if only i liked the movie more.  not huge on lola montes but a film that visually arresting on blu-ray may be enough to warrant a purchase. 

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 13, 2009, 08:16:41 PM
That looks like an excellent month. I don't know Make Way for Tomorrow, but I'm now going to look into it more. Lola Montes may be an exercise of style for Ophuls, but I've never seen the film in a good print. I imagine the experience could be different so I'll probably buy it.

I'm still waiting on a re-release annoucement for The Red Shoes. A new transfer has been completed and released in the UK, but Criterion is taking their time with a homefront release. When it's release, that alone may force me to buy a blu-ray player.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on December 02, 2009, 03:01:42 AM
Hey, guys, I know a lot of us use the stream instanty feature on Netflix, whether it's directly to our PC's or laptops, or to XBox 360 or PS3, so here's a list of Criterion titles available to stream instantly...

Don't know if these are the actual Criterion transfers (I'd assume they are), but they're Criterion approved flicks, and they're seal of approval is good enough for me to add them to my instant queue. I got the list from the forums at www.theauteurs.com (http://www.theauteurs.com/topics/6559)

8 1/2
Ratcatcher
Shoot the Piano Player
Lord of the Flies
La Strada
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Boudu Saved from Drowning
A Nous la Liberte
Hoop Dreams
Hopscotch
Carnival of Souls
Slacker
The Red Balloon
White Mane
Vampyr
Pierrot Le Fou
The Most Dangerous Game
Thieves Highway
Ararcord
Mon Oncle
Peeping Tom
La jetee
Heart and Minds
A Nos Amours
Burden of Dreams
The Spirit of the Beehive
Eyes Without a Face
Beauty and the Beast
The Thief of Bagdad
Branded to Kill
Murderous Maids
Ballad of a Soldier

And these are the ones coming soon.

Ikiru
Grey Gardens
The Last Emperor
Z
L'Avventura
Cleo From 5 to 7
Hidden Fortress
Walkabout
Jules and Jim
The Virgin Spring
Pickpocket
Le Corbeau
Summertime
La Bete Humaine
The Lower Depths(Renoir)
Black Orpheus
Elevator To The Gallows
Onibaba
Closely Watched Trains
Europa
Children of Paradise
Cria Cuervos

Among others I believe.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on December 03, 2009, 01:18:41 PM
Yeah, I got excited when I first saw these, then immediately disappointed when I found that they're Standard Definition encodes.

I don't get why they can use the Criterion name when putting out a crummy encode like this.  The standard def encodes are less than dvd quality (esp. on a hi-def tv).  Boo, Criterion, for letting your name be used on an inferior product.

Still, mostly I'm still happy I have access to a lot of these movies.  Maybe in the future, they'll start releasing them with the HD encode.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 15, 2009, 12:25:06 PM
Haven't been able to do this in a while....

Letters from Fontainhas:
Three Films by Pedro Costa
(Films include Ossos, In Vanda's Room, and Colossal Youth)
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DIRECTOR-APPROVED FOUR-DVD SET

•New, restored high-definition digital transfer of Ossos, supervised by director Pedro Costa; new digital transfers of In Vanda's Room and Colossal Youth
•New video conversations between Costa and filmmaker Jean-Pierre Gorin about Ossos and Colossal Youth
•Audio commentary for In Vanda's Room featuring Costa and Gorin
•Selected-scene audio commentary by critic Cyril Neyrat and author-philosopher Jacques Rancière for Colossal Youth
•Video interviews with critic João Bénard da Costa and cinematographer Emmanuel Machuel about Ossos
•Video essay by artist Jeff Wall on Ossos
•All Blossoms Again, a feature-length documentary on Costa and the making of Colossal Youth
•Tarrafal and The Rabbit Hunters, two short films by Costa
•Little Boy Male, Little Girl Female, a video installation piece by Costa featuring outtakes from In Vanda's Room and Colossal Youth
•Photographs by Mariana Viegas and Richard Dumas
•Theatrical trailers
•New and improved English subtitle translations of all the films
•PLUS: A booklet featuring new essays by critics Cyril Neyrat, Luc Sante, Thom Anderson, and Mark Peranson, as well as a reprint by Bernard Eisenschitz

Bigger than Life
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•New, restored high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
•Audio commentary featuring critic Geoff Andrew (The Films of Nicholas Ray)
•Profile of Nicholas Ray (1977), a half-hour television interview with the director
•New video appreciation of Bigger Than Life with author Jonathan Lethem (Chronic City)
•New video interview with Susan Ray, the director's widow and editor of the book I Was Interrupted: Nicholas Ray on Making Movies
•Theatrical trailer
•PLUS: An essay by film writer B. Kite

Dillinger is Dead
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•New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director of photography Mario Vulpiani
•New video interviews with actor Michel Piccoli and Italian film historian Adriano Aprà
•Excerpts from a 1997 roundtable discussion about director Marco Ferreri, with filmmakers Bernardo Bertolucci and Francesco Rosi and film historian Aldo Tassone, including clips of interviews with Ferreri
•Theatrical trailer
•New and improved subtitle translation
•PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Joshua Rowin and a selection of reprinted interviews with Ferreri
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Captain of Industry on December 15, 2009, 02:42:03 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on December 15, 2009, 03:48:46 PM
Talk about a solid first post.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: A Matter Of Chance on December 16, 2009, 08:39:08 AM
I came when I saw the Pedro Costa set
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 16, 2009, 11:40:37 AM
Quote from: A Matter Of Chance on December 16, 2009, 08:39:08 AM
I came when I saw the Pedro Costa set

I don't know him. Care to give a little introduction?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 16, 2009, 04:20:14 PM
Criterion sure seems e-mail happy this Christmas.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on December 20, 2009, 08:49:05 PM
i've noticed a lot more criterions available on netflix instant stream now. that's pretty cool, except the video quality is just likely to be just as crappy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on December 21, 2009, 02:43:17 PM
Quote from: Reinhold on December 20, 2009, 08:49:05 PM
i've noticed a lot more criterions available on netflix instant stream now. that's pretty cool, except the video quality is just likely to be just as crappy.

Yeah, wow, they have almost half the catalog now.  I haven't checked the new batch, but I doubt the quality is much better. 

Still, great that these are so available now.  I can use these as samplers for buying them (I'm very behind on Criterion).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on January 15, 2010, 03:39:04 PM
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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Audio commentary featuring film scholar Adrian Martin
Video interview with film scholar Jean Narboni, conducted by historian Noël Simsolo
Television interview from 1962 with actress Anna Karina
Excerpts from a 1961 French television exposé on prostitution
Illustrated essay on La prostitution, the book that served as inspiration for the film
Stills gallery
Director Jean-Luc Godard's original theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson, interviews with Godard, a reprint by critic Jean Collet on the film's soundtrack, and Godard's original scenario

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New director's cut of Ride with the Devil, featuring thirteen minutes of added footage
New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Ang Lee and director of photography Frederick Elmes (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
Two audio commentaries, one featuring Lee and producer-screenwriter James Schamus and one featuring Elmes, sound designer Drew Kunin, and production designer Mark Friedberg
New video interview with star Jeffrey Wright
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Godfrey Cheshire

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Sidney Lumet
New video interview with Lumet
New documentary featuring Tennessee Williams scholar Robert Bray and film historian R. Barton Palmer discussing Williams's work in Hollywood and The Fugitive Kind
Three Plays by Tennessee Williams, an hour-long television presentation of three one-act plays by Williams, directed by Lumet in 1958
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thomson

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Olivier Assayas and cinematographer Eric Gautier (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New video interview with Assayas
A short documentary featuring interviews with Assayas and actors Charles Berling and Juliette Binoche, and showing the cast and crew on set
Inventory, an hour-long documentary by Olivier Gonard, shot partly in Paris's Musée d'Orsay, that examines the film's approach to art
Theatrical trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 15, 2010, 04:55:35 PM
For over a year now, I've been expecting to see My Life to Live just pop up in the Criterion calendar. Besides Weekend, it's the one major Godard that is missing from the collection. Also the cover does not disappoint. It adaquately houses the look and feel of the film without trying to do too much.

But I'm still waiting on La Notte. It's delay is becoming annoying.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on January 15, 2010, 05:31:20 PM
Quote from: edison on January 15, 2010, 03:39:04 PM
(Vivre sa vie)
Remember when Xixax thought this was one of the best films ever?  ...yeah, I thought I blocked it out too.

Speaking of which, it's been aeons since the last Dekapenticon.  Or something.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on January 18, 2010, 04:23:32 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on January 15, 2010, 04:55:35 PM
For over a year now, I've been expecting to see My Life to Live just pop up in the Criterion calendar. Besides Weekend, it's the one major Godard that is missing from the collection. Also the cover does not disappoint. It adaquately houses the look and feel of the film without trying to do too much.

But I'm still waiting on La Notte. It's delay is becoming annoying.

I really love the photo of her smoking a cigarette against an ad torn wall, but I guess it would be too redundant with the poster using that image.

I am always excited with a Godard announcement. They have almost all 60 films except for Soldat, Chinoise, and Caribiniers (sp?) off the top of my head. I taped Soldat off of TCM a long time ago, but have not seen the other two films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 03, 2010, 12:58:32 PM
Anyone keen to this (http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1366)?

Dear Criterion collectors,

Our three least favorite initials: OOP. Since we launched the Criterion Collection more than twenty-five years ago, we've endeavored to keep everything we've published in print. But despite our efforts to renew rights, we are losing a large group of titles from StudioCanal at the end of March, and we wanted to give you advance notice that our editions will be going out of print. Until we're out of stock, we will be offering these titles at an additional $5 off on our website. The titles are going to Lionsgate, and we don't know when they may be rereleased. As ever, we will continue to try to relicense the films so that they can rejoin the collection sometime in the future.

Here are the titles that will soon be out of print:

Alphaville
Carlos Saura's Flamenco Trilogy
(Eclipse Series 6)
Le corbeau
Coup de torchon
Diary of a Country Priest
The Fallen Idol
Forbidden Games
(Criterion and Essential Art House editions)
Gervaise (Essential Art House edition)
Grand Illusion (Criterion and Essential Art House editions)
Le jour se lève (Essential Art House edition)
Last Holiday (Essential Art House edition)
Mayerling (Essential Art House edition)
The Orphic Trilogy
Peeping Tom
Pierrot le fou
(DVD and Blu-ray editions)
Port of Shadows
Quai des Orfèvres
The Small Back Room
The Tales of Hoffmann
(Criterion and Essential Art House editions)
Trafic
Le trou
Variety Lights
(Essential Art House edition)
The White Sheik

Take note: this may be your last chance to pick up spine number 1 from the collection.

Happy viewing!
The Criterion Collection
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on February 03, 2010, 02:50:02 PM
I just saw this! Holy balls! That's a fucking lot of movies to go OOP.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 03, 2010, 04:23:58 PM
I saw the e-mail yesterday.

Which ones have the 'must have' type of extras that probably won't carry over to any future edition?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 12, 2010, 11:47:16 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 12, 2010, 12:49:25 PM
also:

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by brakhage: an anthology - volume 2 sold as a separate sd disc.  all three may titles also have blu-ray releases.  i'm pumped.  love all the may covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 12, 2010, 01:02:21 PM
Walkabout, HELL YES!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 12, 2010, 10:43:16 PM
walkabout cover is the best i've seen in years.

it's not a screencap from the film is it? i don't remember a shot like that.. but i recognize the elements.

amazing, that's exactly what the movie feels like.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on February 13, 2010, 01:18:12 AM
Quote from: ρ on February 12, 2010, 10:43:16 PM
walkabout cover is the best i've seen in years.

it's not a screencap from the film is it? i don't remember a shot like that.. but i recognize the elements.

amazing, that's exactly what the movie feels like.

Is a blind buy recommended?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 13, 2010, 05:14:32 AM
Quote from: ρ on February 12, 2010, 10:43:16 PM
walkabout cover is the best i've seen in years.

it's not a screencap from the film is it? i don't remember a shot like that.. but i recognize the elements.

amazing, that's exactly what the movie feels like.

The boy was included on the original Criterion cover, without the car.

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I think this shot was a screencap from the film, though I'm not sure.  But yeah, that cover perfectly captures the feel of the film.  I want that as a poster.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 13, 2010, 05:29:38 AM
Quote from: Mogwai on February 13, 2010, 01:18:12 AM
Quote from: ρ on February 12, 2010, 10:43:16 PM
walkabout cover is the best i've seen in years.

it's not a screencap from the film is it? i don't remember a shot like that.. but i recognize the elements.

amazing, that's exactly what the movie feels like.

Is a blind buy recommended?

absolutely.  same goes for the rest of nicholas roeg's films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on February 13, 2010, 08:39:41 AM
Barf, those look beautiful.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 17, 2010, 02:14:07 PM
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Fritz the Cat?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 17, 2010, 03:27:30 PM
Quote from: Ravi on February 17, 2010, 02:14:07 PM
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Fritz the Cat?

the newsletter promises terry zwigoff's induction into the criterion collection -- about which i'm elated -- in which case the ostensible fritz the cat reference could only mean crumb.  criterion also has his first film louie bluie , so we, or at least i might have a zwigoff double feature disc to look forward to.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 17, 2010, 03:32:13 PM
The possibility of Fritz the Cat getting the Criterion treatment and likely on Blu-Ray completely outshines whatever will happen instead.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: hedwig on February 18, 2010, 01:48:04 AM
fritz the cat would be cool, but CRUMB! yes! that so deserves the criterion treatment. such an amazing film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 18, 2010, 05:28:23 PM
Frtiz the Cat was a pretty big deal for independent animation, as well as animation as a whole and I'm not just partial to Ralph Bakshi because of my signature.

Crumb was a great movie, don't get me wrong, but Criterion doesn't often validate animated features or give them "the treatment."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 18, 2010, 07:10:13 PM
It has to be Zwigoff. Criterion has already confirmed he's due for release this year (along with Chaplin, Lumet, more Ray and others) but I don't know if Crumb is a substantive film to release because it already has a pretty good special edition DVD. Of course that hasn't stopped Criterion before.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on February 19, 2010, 11:09:26 PM
All is lost.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Captain of Industry on March 10, 2010, 02:06:50 PM
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The url is most telling.  The Thin Red Line coming to dvd and blu-ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 10, 2010, 04:58:43 PM
Oh God.

Thin Red Line... This more than makes up for them NOT releasing Fritz the Cat.  I've been putting off buying Thin Red Line for a while and I wasn't sure why.  Maybe this just felt inevitable.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 10, 2010, 05:48:47 PM
Really kickass. What I'm looking forward to is House (1977)-http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076162/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Captain of Industry on March 10, 2010, 08:32:54 PM
Quote from: SiliasRuby on March 10, 2010, 05:48:47 PM
What I'm looking forward to is House (1977)-http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076162/

It's like if an Argento film was only kill scenes and giggly girls.  Awesome movie.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on March 11, 2010, 02:04:01 AM
Hausu is at the Castro Theater 4/17.

I'm turning down Public Image Ltd. to watch it. Very excited.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on March 11, 2010, 02:31:41 AM
It's playing at the new beverly in LA this weekend.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on March 11, 2010, 02:58:32 AM
Just saw it at the Gene Siskel Film Center a couple weeks ago.

It's a must buy when it drops on Criterion for me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 15, 2010, 01:50:23 PM
june releases.  fantastic.  (i've never heard of everlasting moments and haven't seen night train to munich)

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SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DVD SET

   * New, restored high-definition digital transfer
   * Audio commentary by Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa and Jonathan Rosenbaum, authors of Abbas Kiarostami
   * The Traveler, a notable early feature by director Abbas Kiarostami
   * "Close-up" Long Shot, a forty-five-minute documentary on Close-up's central figure, Hossein Sabzian, five years after Kiarostami's film
   * New video interview with Kiarostami
   * A Walk with Kiarostami (2003), a thirty-two-minute documentary portrait of the director by Iranian film professor Jamsheed Akrami
   * New and improved English subtitle translation
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Godfrey Cheshire




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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DVD SET

   * New high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Jan Troell
   * Jan Troell's Magic Mirror, an hour-long documentary about Troell's life and career
   * Short documentary on the making of Everlasting Moments, featuring interviews with Troell, cast,
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   * Documentary featuring photographs by the real Maria Larsson, accompanied by narration telling her story
   * Theatrical trailer
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Armond White




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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION

   * New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Jim Jarmusch (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
   * Two video Q&As with Jarmusch, one from the 2009 All Tomorrow's Parties festival in New York and one in which he responds to questions sent in by fans
   * Original documentary on Mystery Train's locations and Memphis's rich social and musical history
   * On-set photos by Masayoshi Sukita, and behind-the-scenes photos
   * New and improved English subtitle translation
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by writers Peter Guralnick and Dennis Lim, as well as a collectible poster




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   * New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
   * Audio commentary by Italian film scholar David Forgacs
   * Archival video interviews with director Michelangelo Antonioni and actress Monica Vitti
   * Outtakes from the film's production
   * Original theatrical trailer
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film historian Mark Le Fanu, an interview with Antonioni by Jean-Luc Godard, and a reprinted essay by Antonioni on his use of color
   * More!




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   * New, restored high-definition digital transfer
   * New video conversation between film scholars Peter Evans and Bruce Babington about director Carol Reed, screenwriters Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat, and the social and political climate
     in which Night Train to Munich was made
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Philip Kemp




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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 15, 2010, 04:37:14 PM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKK!

I have a top ten list of films I want to see on DVD. Michelangelo Antonioni's Red Desert only happens to be #1 now and has been for the last 4-5 years. And when I mean on DVD, I mean proper DVD because that out-of-print region 1 which cost over a hundred dollars to buy wasn't enough. The transfer even got poor reviews. Thank you Criterion for making my DVD life with this announcement. I was certain La Notte would be the next Antonioni and I would have been happy with that, but I'm on cloud nine now.

I'm also going to have to buy Everlasting Moments. It's new Jan Troell which I haven't seen but it's the formal introduction of Jan Troell nonetheless.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 15, 2010, 05:26:24 PM
close-up and mystery train are among my favorite movies and i get chills thinking about how beautiful the leopard is going to look on blu-ray.  i've only seen red desert once at columbia.  it was the shit out-of-print dvd projected in an awkward lecture hall with terrible acoustics.  not an ideal setting, and i honestly don't remember the film at all save for monica vitti's gorgeous mug in color.  can't wait to see it again.  i'll probably be blind buying the carol reed movie.

i'd never even heard of jan troell before today.  hamsun and hurricane are all netflix has.  recommend either of them?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 15, 2010, 05:38:46 PM
Quote from: samsong on March 15, 2010, 05:26:24 PM
i'd never even heard of jan troell before today.  hamsun and hurricane are all netflix has.  recommend either of them?

Hamsum is OK and never seen Hurricane, but the reason I drool over him is because of The Emigrants and The New Land. Haven't seen either of them, but they were the films that got Ingmar Bergman in the early 1970s to call him the best director working. They are epics on VHS but yearn for DVD and a beautiful presentation.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on March 15, 2010, 08:31:37 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on March 15, 2010, 04:37:14 PM
I have a top ten list of films I want to see on DVD. Michelangelo Antonioni's Red Desert only happens to be #1 now and has been for the last 4-5 years.

No doubt.  "Red Desert" is the last Antonioni hold-out I haven't seen.  It's about time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on March 15, 2010, 08:59:26 PM
Getting Close-Up and blind-buying Night Train To Munich like Samsong  :bravo:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on March 15, 2010, 09:42:57 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on March 15, 2010, 04:37:14 PM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKK!

I have a top ten list of films I want to see on DVD. Michelangelo Antonioni's Red Desert only happens to be #1 now and has been for the last 4-5 years. And when I mean on DVD, I mean proper DVD because that out-of-print region 1 which cost over a hundred dollars to buy wasn't enough. The transfer even got poor reviews. Thank you Criterion for making my DVD life with this announcement. I was certain La Notte would be the next Antonioni and I would have been happy with that, but I'm on cloud nine now.

Hey, do you have a region-free player? I once had the Madman Red Desert and I though it was perfect. Sold it a few years back but will happily buy it again. Was just curious if you had been missing out these last 3 years since they released it.

Edit: Ah, I forgot about the BFI edition also.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 15, 2010, 10:43:47 PM
Naw, no region free DVD player. The DVD player I use today is the one I bought in 1998 when DVD players were being advertised on infomercials late at night. I even remember Spike Lee headlining one. Cost me a lot of money at the time, but I was $50 short on getting the region free player. Still annoyed with that, but very happy my player still works great.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 16, 2010, 12:08:38 AM
a couple of things:

1. i can't believe i know a filmmaker samsong hasn't heard of! those two troell films GT mentioned is how i know the dude and i think he was a favourite of kubrick too. get with it sambong!

2. GT. i know you live on the edge of the world, where if you sneeze at the wrong time you might fall into a deep abyss and never be heard from again.. but i believe that in a country like the USA you might be able to get a cheap dvd player for $30. i can easily purchase them here for cheaper. these cheap players will not only be better quality than the hand-cranked one you currently use, made back when dvd players still had to explain what the letters D V D meant and even had a small bracket next to it saying (not suitable for Compact Discs or sliced bread), they should also automatically be REGION FREE. --- my friend, listen to me closely.. IF it is not region free, buy a cheap as fuck player and search for the region free code online. it's that simple. you search for the make and model of the dvd player you have and "unlock region" or something and u'll get the code you simply have to press on your remote to make ANY player a region free player. honestly. region coding on dvd players is not a hardware issue, it's as simple as pressing a few numbers on your remote and OK. if dvd players still cost more than $40 then america is truly fucked.

the madman edition of Red Desert is excellent, i assumed it was stolen from a criterion edition like they do with everything else.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: JG on March 16, 2010, 12:24:16 AM
i've seen everlasting moments and its pretty good. haven't seen any other Jan Troell though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 16, 2010, 12:53:28 AM
Quote from: ρ on March 16, 2010, 12:08:38 AM
2. GT. i know you live on the edge of the world, where if you sneeze at the wrong time you might fall into a deep abyss and never be heard from again.. but i believe that in a country like the USA you might be able to get a cheap dvd player for $30. i can easily purchase them here for cheaper. these cheap players will not only be better quality than the hand-cranked one you currently use, made back when dvd players still had to explain what the letters D V D meant and even had a small bracket next to it saying (not suitable for Compact Discs or sliced bread), they should also automatically be REGION FREE. --- my friend, listen to me closely.. IF it is not region free, buy a cheap as fuck player and search for the region free code online. it's that simple. you search for the make and model of the dvd player you have and "unlock region" or something and u'll get the code you simply have to press on your remote to make ANY player a region free player. honestly. region coding on dvd players is not a hardware issue, it's as simple as pressing a few numbers on your remote and OK. if dvd players still cost more than $40 then america is truly fucked.

Haha, I understand my waiting game is self induced a little because I hadn't heard of the Madman edition at all. If I was a better investigator, I would have.

Do you know, are there quality versions of the Emigrants or The New Land available in other regions with quality English subtitles?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 16, 2010, 02:14:01 AM
don't know of any good Emigrant or New Land releases right now.

best i could find was this bizarre home-made edition (http://dvdtheemigrants.com/the-2-dvd-s.htm) by some swede who has put the laserdisc english subs on a swedish dvd and made his own dvd illustrations. is this even legal?

they showed those films on tv a while back, but i first heard of the dude after accidentally finding a review for The Emigrants on Leonard Maltin's 1997 Movie Guide.. my bible in those days.  :yabbse-undecided:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ostrich Riding Cowboy on April 07, 2010, 02:06:14 PM
Everyone's favorite movie about genital torture appears to be getting the Criterion Treatment.

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Wacky Fox, indeed!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on April 07, 2010, 06:32:26 PM
Cooooool!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 08, 2010, 03:38:34 AM
LVT is always worthy of the Criterion treatment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on April 09, 2010, 11:32:03 AM
Days of Heaven, Everlasting Moments, blu-ray By Brakhage, Thin Red Line, Antichrist...

Criterion is just loving my money nowadays.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on April 15, 2010, 10:20:36 AM
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    * New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * Audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie, featuring interviews with stars Marius Goring and Moira Shearer, cinematographer Jack Cardiff, composer Brian Easdale, and filmmaker Martin Scorsese
    * Introductory restoration demonstration with Scorsese
    * Profile of "The Red Shoes" (2000), a twenty-five-minute documentary
    * Video interview with Thelma Schoonmaker Powell, Michael Powell's widow
    * Gallery from Scorsese's collection of The Red Shoes memorabilia
    * The "Red Shoes" Sketches, an animated film made from Hein Heckroth's painted storyboards
    * Readings by actor Jeremy Irons of excerpts from Powell and Pressburger's novelization of The Red Shoes and the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale
    * Theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by Christie

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    * New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * Video introduction by French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier
    * Audio commentary featuring the late director Michael Powell and filmmaker Martin Scorsese
    * The Audacious Adventurer, a 2006 video piece in which Tavernier discusses Black Narcissus and Powell
    * Profile of "Black Narcissus" (2000), a twenty-five-minute documentary
    * Painting with Light, a twenty-seven-minute documentary about Jack Cardiff's Oscar-winning cinematography on Black Narcissus
    * Original theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Kent Jones

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    *  New high-definition digital transfers
    * New video interviews with Japanese film scholar Tadao Sato and film scholars David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson
    * New and improved English subtitle translations
    * PLUS: Booklets featuring essays by film scholar Tony Rayns and reprints of pieces by actor Chishu Ryu and scholar Donald Richie

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    *  New high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Abdellatif Kechiche (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * New video interview with Kechiche
    * Sueur, Kechiche's captivating extended version of the film's climactic belly dancing sequence, featuring a new introduction by the director
    * New video interview with film scholar Ludovic Cortade
    * Excerpt from a 20 heures television interview with Kechiche and actress Hafsia Herzi
    * Video interviews with Herzi, actress Bouraouïa Marzouk, and the film's musicians
    * Theatrical trailer
    * New and improved English subtitle translation
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Wesley Morris
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on April 15, 2010, 12:01:07 PM
Pretty excited about Ozu's movies.  "The Only Son" is Ozu's first talkie. 

The Powell and Pressburger movies are no surprise since Scorsese has been swooning over the restorations for the last few months.  I swear the covers look fake.

Never heard of "The Covert Operations of Granules".   
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 15, 2010, 03:45:38 PM
Very very happy about the Red Shoes. It makes me want to own a PS3 and get it on Blu Ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on April 15, 2010, 10:42:47 PM
Same here GT. I saw 'The Red Shoes' a week ago and forgot to review it here. Just utter beauty.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on April 16, 2010, 01:35:09 AM
i prefer black narcissus.  both are exciting and overdue re-releases.  more ozu is always good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on April 16, 2010, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: samsong on April 16, 2010, 01:35:09 AMmore ozu is always good.

Maybe not for the ANTI-OZU!

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on April 16, 2010, 10:46:40 PM
I'm not one for rumors, so ignore this if it never comes to pass, and I rarely contribute to this thread since there are clearly more qualified people who pretty much run this thread, but I hear tell from a proffessor of mine with friends at Criterion that there is a strong possibility of a release of Monte Hellman's "Cockfighter" in the near future.

Having seen it recently, this excites me incredibly.  Does anyone have any further knowledge on this?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on May 05, 2010, 12:19:31 PM
Criterion Confirms 'The Thin Red Line,' 'The Darjeeling Limited,' 'Antichrist' & More For This Fall
Source; ThePlaylist

The Criterion Collection usually announces their next batch of BluRay and DVD releases around the middle of each month, but this month some details have have slipped out early.

Following up on a Blu-ray.com report that revealed Amazon may have jumped the gun giving pre-order pages (now down), The Playlist got in touch with Criterion who confirmed those listings were correct and that Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line," Lars von Trier's "Antichrist," Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited," a new, Blu-ray edition of David Cronenberg's "Videodrome," and a high-definition restoration of Akira Kurosawa's "The Seven Samurai" will all be coming this fall.

While Criterion will firm up release dates and extras in their upcoming official announcements there is still a lot to be excited about. The biggest title, at least for us, is Malick's "The Thin Red Line" (previously hinted at by Criterion in a clue in their monthly newsletter). While the film currently has a fine, if bare-bones DVD release, the prospect of an extras-laden, high-definition release is exciting stuff. We really hope that some of the cutting room floor footage that featured Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Sheen, Gary Oldman, Bill Pullman, Lukas Haas, Viggo Mortensen and Mickey Rourke finds its way into the release. Even some of the excised footage of guys who managed to stay in the film (albeit in greatly reduced roles) like Adrien Brody and John C. Reilly would be great. Can we wet dream of the notorious 4-6 hour cut as well? Dare to dream, but don't count on it.

The other surprise is the appearance of Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited." Fans of the director were disappointed when it was first revealed that the film wouldn't be appearing, like the director's previous works, in the Criterion Collection. And when the first DVD arrived, it was disappointingly bare, sporting only the short "Hotel Chevalier" and a brief making-of documentary. Well, Criterion will be re-issuing the film, and we can only hope that the extras will be fleshed out. Wes Anderson has done commentaries for each of his previous films with The Criterion Collection and we would be surprised if he doesn't do one here. Not to mention that the previous films were stacked with extras from nearly every aspect of the production; if that continues this time around, Anderson fans will have an early Christmas present for themselves.

The rest of the titles are also quite exciting. As we previously revealed, Criterion will be issuing Lars von Trier's divisive "Antichrist" on DVD and BluRay. The cinematography will undoubtedly look phenomenal in high-def and as for the extras, we would love to see some input from both detractors and advocates of the film. How about the reportedly rowdy Cannes press conference for the film as well?

David Cronenberg's "Videodrome" will be getting the BluRay treatment to accompany the already stellar DVD, and Criterion will also finally re-issue "Seven Samurai" this fall as well. -
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on May 10, 2010, 02:35:34 PM
How many years will it take for the criterion guys to launch their Fanny & Alexander five discs boxset BLU RAY??

Do it guys!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on May 14, 2010, 07:43:54 PM
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    * New, restored high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
    * Optional English-dubbed soundtrack
    * Archival interviews with director Marcel Camus and actress Marpessa Dawn
    * New video interviews with Brazilian cinema scholar Robert Stam, jazz historian Gary Giddins, and Brazilian author Ruy Castro
    * À la recherche d'"Orfeu negro," a feature-length documentary about Black Orpheus's cultural and musical roots and its resonance in Brazil today
    * Theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Atkinson

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    *  New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Terry Zwigoff, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
    * Two audio commentaries, one from 2010 with Zwigoff, and one from 2006, featuring Zwigoff and critic Roger Ebert
    * Outtakes and deleted scenes
    * Stills gallery
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Jonathan Rosenbaum

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    *  New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Terry Zwigoff
    * Audio commentary featuring Zwigoff
    * Outtakes and deleted scenes
    * Illustrations by Howard Armstrong
    * Stills gallery
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Sragow

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    * New, restored high-definition digital transfer
    * L'amour existe, director Maurice Pialat's 1960 short film about life on the outskirts of Paris
    * Choses vues, autour de "L'enfance nue," a fifty-minute documentary shot just after the film's release
    * Excerpts from a 1973 French television interview with Pialat
    * New visual essay by critic Kent Jones on the film and Pialat's cinematic style
    * Video interview with Pialat collaborators Arlette Langmann and Patrick Grandperret
    * New and improved English subtitle translation
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Phillip Lopate

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    *  New, restored high-definition digital transfers
    * Six scores: one by Robert Israel for each film; two by the Alloy Orchestra, for Underworld and The Last Command; and a piano and voice piece by Donald Sosin for The Docks of New York
    * Two new visual essays: one by UCLA film professor Janet Bergstrom and the other by film scholar Tag Gallagher
    * 1968 Swedish television interview with director Josef von Sternberg, covering his entire career
    * PLUS: A ninety-six-page booklet featuring essays by film critic Geoffrey O'Brien, film scholar Anton Kaes, and author Luc Sante; the original film treatment for Underworld by Ben Hecht; and an excerpt from Sternberg's autobiography, Fun in a Chinese Laundry, on Emil Jannings

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Champion Souza on May 14, 2010, 09:24:22 PM
I'm glad I put off buying Crumb for so long.  Curious to see Louie Bluie too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 11, 2010, 03:04:51 PM
via Facebook:

Out of Print Announcement
Today at 2:39pm
Dear Criterion collectors,


The following titles are going out of print effective June 30:



Billy Liar
Bob le flambeur
Diary of A Chambermaid
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Man Who Fell to Earth (DVD and Blu-ray editions)
The Milky Way
The Phantom of Liberty
That Obscure Object of Desire
Touchez pas au grisbi
A Woman Is a Woman



We will be selling copies only while supplies last, so order yours soon. As ever, we will try to relicense the films so that they can rejoin the collection sometime in the future.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2010, 05:38:39 AM
Ever wanted to know the process to making a cover for a Criterion DVD? Jan Troell's Everlasting Moments DVD is explained here:

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2010/06/process-everlasting-moments-dvd-cover.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on June 15, 2010, 09:38:06 AM
I'm so stoked for the criterion release of The Thin Red Line, easily my favorite anti-war film. it might be too much to ask for the 4 hour cut with nearly half the cast restored, but i'mma geek out on the thought of it for a bit.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on June 15, 2010, 09:46:22 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2010, 05:38:39 AM
Ever wanted to know the process to making a cover for a Criterion DVD? Jan Troell's Everlasting Moments DVD is explained here:

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2010/06/process-everlasting-moments-dvd-cover.html

seems like a lot of shots in the dark until you hit the target. it also seems like it would be a fun job, smoke a joint and get on photoshop for a bit; navel gazing as you go.  lol ok i'm simplifying it, but it would still be fun.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on June 15, 2010, 10:54:47 AM
Quote from: bigideas on June 11, 2010, 03:04:51 PM
The following titles are going out of print effective June 30:



Billy Liar
Bob le flambeur
Diary of A Chambermaid
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Man Who Fell to Earth (DVD and Blu-ray editions)
The Milky Way
The Phantom of Liberty
That Obscure Object of Desire
Touchez pas au grisbi
A Woman Is a Woman

Are these all going to StudioCanal?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on June 15, 2010, 12:43:48 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2010, 05:38:39 AM
Ever wanted to know the process to making a cover for a Criterion DVD? Jan Troell's Everlasting Moments DVD is explained here:

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2010/06/process-everlasting-moments-dvd-cover.html

I want to design posters and DVD covers now
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 15, 2010, 10:36:13 PM
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    * New, restored high-definition master (with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition)
    * The Oshima Gang, an original making-of featurette
    * New video interviews with producer Jeremy Thomas, screenwriter Paul Mayersberg, actor Tom Conti, and actor-composer Ryuichi Sakamoto
    * Hasten Slowly, an hour-long documentary about author and adventurer Laurens van der Post, whose autobiographical novel is the basis for the film
    * Original theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film writer Chuck Stephens and a 1983 interview with director Nagisa Oshima by Japanese film writer Tadao Sato

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    * New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Terrence Malick and cinematographer John Toll (with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition)
    * New audio commentary featuring Toll, production designer Jack Fisk, and producer Grant Hill
    * Outtakes from the film
    * Video interviews with several of the film's actors, including Kirk Acevedo, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin, Tom Jane, Elias Koteas, Dash Mihok, and Sean Penn
    * New video interview with casting director Dianne Crittenden, featuring original audition footage
    * New interview with composer Hans Zimmer
    * New video piece featuring interviews with editors Billy Weber, Leslie Jones, and Saar Klein
    * An interview with writer James Jones's daughter Kaylie Jones
    * World War II newsreels featuring footage from Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands
    * Original theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Sterritt and a 1963 essay by James Jones on war films

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on June 15, 2010, 10:53:17 PM
Oh noes! the awkward C has finally done it. It's been threatening to devour the cover art since its creation, and now the thin red line has become its first casualty.

also, "Outtakes from the film" better not mean a blooper reel..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on June 16, 2010, 02:14:12 AM
Can't wait to see Terry Malick get punk'd!

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on June 16, 2010, 11:05:17 AM
I love Box Art Coming Soon.  I imported a Region 2 DVD of it a while back.

Quote from: P on June 15, 2010, 10:53:17 PM
also, "Outtakes from the film" better not mean a blooper reel..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on June 17, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2010, 05:38:39 AM
Ever wanted to know the process to making a cover for a Criterion DVD? Jan Troell's Everlasting Moments DVD is explained here:

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2010/06/process-everlasting-moments-dvd-cover.html

thanks for posting that, it would be awesome if more designers blog about that process, also would be great if criterion encourage designers to do that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on June 17, 2010, 09:33:37 AM
Quote from: Fernando on June 17, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2010, 05:38:39 AM
Ever wanted to know the process to making a cover for a Criterion DVD? Jan Troell's Everlasting Moments DVD is explained here:

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2010/06/process-everlasting-moments-dvd-cover.html

thanks for posting that, it would be awesome if more designers blog about that process, also would be great if criterion encourage designers to do that.

This guy has been doing it for a while.  I remember seeing the Berlin Alexanderplatz one about 2 years ago.

http://ericskillman.blogspot.com/search/label/design%20process
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 18, 2010, 10:29:08 AM
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Looks like The Night of the Hunter.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on June 18, 2010, 10:32:12 AM
Aw I JUST bought that!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 18, 2010, 03:23:49 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on June 18, 2010, 10:29:08 AM
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Looks like The Night of the Hunter.

Is that rabbit a reference to the surreal obvious studio river floating/dreamy sequence?
I've wondered if that inspired Gondry in the similar type sequences he's done - I know of one in Human Nature and I think one of his music videos.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on June 18, 2010, 03:46:05 PM
"It's a hard world for little things..."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 06, 2010, 12:25:56 AM
I've been mowing lawns all week to get ready for this Barnes & Noble 50% off sale. ALL WEEK.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on July 06, 2010, 01:16:16 AM
its only tuesday.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 06, 2010, 01:18:34 AM
all fucking week.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 07, 2010, 02:11:36 PM
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Criterion forum is saying Broadcast News. I can't comment because I never got around to seeing the flick.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on July 09, 2010, 12:43:04 PM
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Fucking gorgeous...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on July 09, 2010, 02:37:50 PM
yes indeed
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 09, 2010, 10:25:14 PM
That fold really bothers me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Robyn on July 09, 2010, 10:45:08 PM
This could possibly be my very first Criteron.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 10, 2010, 02:37:43 AM
Quote from: modage on July 09, 2010, 10:25:14 PM
That fold really bothers me.

Is it because it reminds you of two things you hate, books and malick?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 10, 2010, 10:53:10 AM
it bothers me, too. And I like both those things.

it just looks like poorly edited copywork.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on July 10, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
I love it, but I would love it more without the fold. I don't think it enhances the cover in any way.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on July 10, 2010, 02:56:16 PM
Also don't care for the fold. Don't like the fonts either. Looks fan made.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on July 10, 2010, 06:14:14 PM
i'm down with the fold
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 11, 2010, 01:22:21 AM
I agree with socketlevel, down with the fold!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 11, 2010, 02:15:44 AM
pretty disappointed with this one.  it's phoned in not just in concept but in execution--the image doesn't curl inward the way the text does.  the criterion covers of late have been pretty lazy, mostly just (admittedly well-chosen) stills from the film.  even the ones that flex a little more creativity tend to miss the mark in terms of conveying the essence of the film (ie walkabout).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on July 13, 2010, 03:14:22 AM
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ah thats better.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 13, 2010, 08:46:42 AM
50% off Criterion at Barnes & Noble

http://video.barnesandnoble.com/u/DVD-The-Criterion-Collection-of-Special-Edition-DVDs/379000756/?cds2Pid=32128
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 13, 2010, 03:13:49 PM
I'm tempted to get that AK 100 25 films by Kurosawa boxset. It would be like $8 a film.

Anyways, ????

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Kubrick in October!
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 01:32:39 PM
   
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Paths of Glory
   *  New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * New audio commentary by critic Gary Giddins
    * Television interview from 1979 with star Kirk Douglas
    * New video interviews with Kubrick's longtime executive producer Jan Harlan, Paths of Glory producer James B. Harris, and actress Christiane Kubrick
    * Excerpt from a French television program about real-life World War I executions similar to the events dramatized in Paths of Glory
    * Theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: An essay by Kubrick scholar James Naremore

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House

    *  New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * Constructing a House, a new video piece featuring interviews with director Nobuhiko Obayashi, story scenarist and daughter of the director Chigumi Obayashi, and screenwriter Chiho Katsura
    * Emotion, a 1966 experimental film by Obayashi
    * New video appreciation by director Ti West (House of the Devil)
    * Theatrical trailer
    * New and improved English subtitle translation
    * PLUS: An essay by Chuck Stephens

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The Darjeeling Limited

    *  New high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Wes Anderson (with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition)
    * Anderson's short film Hotel Chevalier (part one of The Darjeeling Limited), starring Natalie Portman, with commentary by Anderson
    * Audio commentary featuring Anderson and cowriters Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola
    * Behind-the-scenes documentary by Barry Braverman
    * Anderson and filmmaker James Ivory discussing the film's music
    * Anderson's American Express commercial
    * On-set footage shot by Coppola and actor Waris Ahluwalia
    * Audition footage, deleted and alternate scenes, and stills galleries
    * Original theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Richard Brody and original illustrations by Eric Anderson

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 15, 2010, 02:06:59 PM
You've forgotten one, GT:

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    *  New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * New visual essay by Bergman scholar Peter Cowie
    * Brief 1967 video interview with director Ingmar Bergman about the film
    * Rare English-language audio interview with Bergman, conducted by filmmakers Olivier Assayas and Stig Björkman
    * New and improved English subtitle translation
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Geoff Andrew, a reprinted essay by Assayas, and an excerpt from Bergman's autobiography Images: My Life in Film
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 02:28:25 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on July 15, 2010, 03:07:30 PM
I finally just bought Paths of Glory too!  Fuck, I'm 0-3 on waiting forever for a special edition, finally giving up and buying the regular one, and criterion announcing their verison within a few weeks.  Or maybe I'm 3-3.  The point is: fuck.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 03:35:49 PM
I will try to better post rumors so people have an idea of what films are in the pipeline. Lots of Chaplin is coming soon so unless you have a need to have Chaplin asap, hold off for the Criterion editions. I will try to better look into what else is coming as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 15, 2010, 03:42:25 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 03:35:49 PM
Lots of Chaplin is coming soon so unless you have a need to have Chaplin asap, hold off for the Criterion editions.
Yay! You just saved me a shit-ton of money.

Also, any rumor as to when Antichrist is coming out? I figured October was a shoe-in, but I guess this means November?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion: Kubrick in October!
Post by: Fernando on July 15, 2010, 04:54:57 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 01:32:39 PM
Paths of Glory
   *  New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * New audio commentary by critic Gary Giddins
    * Television interview from 1979 with star Kirk Douglas
    * New video interviews with Kubrick's longtime executive producer Jan Harlan, Paths of Glory producer James B. Harris, and actress Christiane Kubrick
    * Excerpt from a French television program about real-life World War I executions similar to the events dramatized in Paths of Glory
    * Theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: An essay by Kubrick scholar James Naremore

holy crap! my jaw just dropped to the floor. malick and kubrick walking hand in hand with criterion, it can't get any better than that.

btw gt, now that malick's thin red line got the love, what about badlands? has that been talked as a possible future release?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 15, 2010, 06:06:36 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 03:35:49 PM
Lots of Chaplin is coming soon so unless you have a need to have Chaplin asap, hold off for the Criterion editions. I will try to better look into what else is coming as well.

I keep hearing about this.  I held off on buying the Warner/MK2 discs because they were PAL to NTSC converted.  I hope they release these on Blu-ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 06:31:55 PM
Yes to Badlands and Criterion. With DVD sales going down, Warners has opened itself to Criterion for select film titles. Badlands has to be assumed as a major interest for Criterion and unless I am wrong about Warners still having ownership of the film, you should see them release it. When? I don't know, but the movement of Criterion releasing Thin Red Line so soon after Days of Heaven is excellent news for more Malick in the collection. I also expect more Kubrick to be released by Criterion in the future. Now that Warners has already debuted some Kubrick for Blu Ray, the dust on their special editions will start to collect very quickly and in the coming future, you could see Criterion releasing their own special editions.

As far as Chaplin is concerned, the major news is that Janus now is distributor for his entire film library. They are the theatrical overlord for Criterion's library and usually signify a DVD release down the pipeline. Of course, this news came last year in August and there hasn't been much DVD movement news yet, but Janus has already set up a theatrical campaign for his films. Of course, that always comes before the DVD releases anyways. Here is the poster. It debuted online last month and is done by Kate Beaver:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on July 15, 2010, 06:42:51 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 06:31:55 PM
Here is the poster. It debuted online last month and is done by Kate Beaver:

Kate Beaton.  Her Hark! A Vagrant (http://www.harkavagrant.com/) is one of my favorite webcomics.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 15, 2010, 06:44:57 PM
Haha, five minutes after publishing the post, I knew I skimmed the name too quickly.  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 15, 2010, 10:51:41 PM
Nah, you think every girl's name is Beaver.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on July 23, 2010, 03:27:39 PM
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Good still, seems like it's almost from a different film, but I don't think this captures the film very well. Definitely not my favorite Criterion art....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on July 23, 2010, 03:29:23 PM
damn you gamblour, beat me by 30 secs.

yeah, I expected better.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 23, 2010, 04:38:20 PM
That's the worst cover I've ever seen.

He looks like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cronopio 2 on July 27, 2010, 09:02:51 PM
anyone knows when does the B&N sale finishes? some say the 1st, some say the 2nd, othhers de 3rd.  i'm going to Tijuana tomorrow and i'll be in the LA area from the 1st to the 8th.  If it ends on the 1st and i go to a store on that day, does that mean the discount  still applies ?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on July 27, 2010, 09:22:11 PM
When I was at the store last weekend, the guy told me the 3rd.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cronopio 2 on July 27, 2010, 09:28:18 PM
i always thought you were australian, unless a) there are b&n in australia or b) you live outside australia.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cronopio 2 on July 27, 2010, 09:29:21 PM
c) i'm imagining things
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on July 27, 2010, 09:33:51 PM
He's American and lives in Seattle.

There's no b&n here.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on July 28, 2010, 10:07:16 AM
Quote from: P on July 27, 2010, 09:33:51 PM
He's American and lives in Seattle.

There's no b&n here.

same in canada, and it sucks because if i order online i'll get stuck with duty fees that will pretty much cover everything i saved...

oh well. too bad indigo isn't as cool for doing this kinda thing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on July 28, 2010, 02:46:34 PM
this thing is more or less an annual happening right? i'd rather destroy my wallet after these other crites come out.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on August 02, 2010, 03:17:29 AM
My fucking car broke down the day this sale started, so I planned on not buying anything, but the last day of the 50% off sale, I bought Che and Paris, Texas, both on Blu-Ray. I ALMOST bought Chungking Express but I showed restraint. Wish I wouldn't have.

EDIT: Goddamnit! I hate starting new pages.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 02, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
^lol

i think it's cos mac isn't posting as much these days.

he would always be the first on every page.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 04, 2010, 03:47:47 PM
News and notes....

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Newsletter picture. Most guesses suggest either Head or Easy Rider. Both are circulating rumor mills so both could be coming even though Easy Rider does have a new Blu Ray release.

"George Hickenlooper has stated today on the Hollywood Elsewhere site that his Peter Bogdanovich documentary (Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas) will be on the Criterion release of The Last Picture Show."

Also, because of a new deal with Sony, Scorsese's Taxi Driver, Five Easy Pieces, The King of Marvin Gardens, and Safe Place are being much discussed as possibilities.

The Kate Beaverton Chaplin poster is up for sale: http://www.criterion.com/shop_products/80-charlie-chaplin-festival-poster

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on August 04, 2010, 04:05:34 PM
My money is on Motorcycle Monkeys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImQ4Mr7B08)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 04, 2010, 05:23:29 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on August 04, 2010, 03:47:47 PM
Also, because of a new deal with Sony, Scorsese's Taxi Driver, Five Easy Pieces, The King of Marvin Gardens, and Safe Place are being much discussed as possibilities.

I wonder if they'd include the Scorsese commentary that was on the Criterion LD of Taxi Driver.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 04, 2010, 10:26:43 PM
Quote from: modage on August 04, 2010, 04:05:34 PM
My money is on Motorcycle Monkeys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImQ4Mr7B08)

now that's entertainment!

it'll be the highest selling criterion since Bananner '88.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 05, 2010, 12:56:15 AM
Quote from: P on August 04, 2010, 10:26:43 PM
it'll be the highest selling criterion since Bananner '88.


Or Ape in the Hole.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on August 05, 2010, 02:08:07 AM
Or Baboon Wedding.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on August 05, 2010, 08:49:40 AM
Or Yochimpo.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bigperm on August 05, 2010, 09:44:55 AM
Aguirre?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 05, 2010, 11:51:32 AM
Quote from: bigperm on August 05, 2010, 09:44:55 AM
Aguirre?

That's neither Criterion nor primate pun.

Salorangutan
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on August 05, 2010, 12:37:45 PM
Quote from: bigperm on August 05, 2010, 09:44:55 AM
Aguirre?

BIG PERM!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on August 05, 2010, 02:37:29 PM
Macaque-about.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on August 05, 2010, 03:13:52 PM
the 400 bonobos
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: bigperm on August 05, 2010, 04:05:54 PM
Quote from: Stefen on August 05, 2010, 12:37:45 PM
Quote from: bigperm on August 05, 2010, 09:44:55 AM
Aguirre?

BIG PERM!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

Always here, I leave the writing to you guys. I saw monkeys, criterion - And my Herzog radar went off. Carry on.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on August 05, 2010, 04:10:38 PM
My Own Primate Idaho
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on August 05, 2010, 04:51:05 PM
The Royal Tenbaboons
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on August 06, 2010, 06:45:03 AM
Quote from: matt35mm on August 05, 2010, 04:10:38 PM
My Own Primate Idaho


Winner.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ostrich Riding Cowboy on August 06, 2010, 09:38:25 AM
Colobocop (OOP)
Che, Part II: Gorilla (not a monkey)
Lemur en fuite
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on August 06, 2010, 12:47:46 PM
Quote from: A. Yzsaakc on August 06, 2010, 09:38:25 AM
Colobocop (OOP)

LOL

I sat up for 5 hours last night trying to come up with one but couldn't. I think I've lost it, guys. I think I've lost my wit. I think I grew up and got old!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: picolas on August 06, 2010, 02:49:10 PM
Following Monkeys
8 1/2 Monkeys
Paris, Texas, Monkeys
Roshomonkey
Monkey Oncle
The Killing of a Chinese Monkey
Yi Yi (A Chimp Said It)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on August 06, 2010, 03:39:29 PM
Quote from: picolas on August 06, 2010, 02:49:10 PM
Monkey Oncle

Don't forget Monkey Hulot's Holiday.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on August 06, 2010, 05:35:37 PM
3 Monkeys
Kicking Crap and Screaming
Banana Rocket
The Discreet Charm of the Orangutan
Brakhage including: Window Water Monkey Moving.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on August 06, 2010, 07:08:08 PM
Quote from: ono on August 06, 2010, 05:35:37 PM
The Discreet Charm of the Orangutan

Pretty sure you mean The Discreet Charm of the Chimpanzee.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 06, 2010, 10:56:54 PM
This page sucks. I think we peaked here:

Quote from: The Perineum Falcon on August 05, 2010, 03:13:52 PM
the 400 bonobos
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on August 06, 2010, 11:11:19 PM
Simian of the Desert.


Also, this:
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on August 07, 2010, 03:44:45 PM
Quote from: P on August 06, 2010, 10:56:54 PM
This page sucks.

Hahaha this page is worth it just for this judgment.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 09, 2010, 09:31:43 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on August 10, 2010, 01:59:36 PM
yeah but what does that have to do with monkeys?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 10, 2010, 02:25:31 PM
Quote from: squints on August 10, 2010, 01:59:36 PM
yeah but what does that have to do with monkeys?

The movie is so shit that a thousand monkeys typing on a thousand typewriters for a thousand years couldn't come up with anything worse.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on August 16, 2010, 03:11:36 PM
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Not sure if their quality is going down or what I expect from them is going up, but I'm pretty disappointed with their recent covers.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 16, 2010, 10:32:06 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 17, 2010, 12:52:25 AM
The good thing is that it's been an amazing year for releases. A few years ago, I worried the well for Criterion dried up and they were done with putting their stamp on significant films of our film history. There were too many perennial classics that were never going to get the Criterion touch so it seemed like the company was making great DVDs for a significant number of unknown films to see if they could create their own classics for a new landscape. Now the company is back to going half and half with what we know and what we don't. It's a good relationship because the idea of seeing every Kubrick film get a release by Criterion is a great possibility. Two years ago, I would have considered it impossible, but now I think it will happen.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on August 22, 2010, 12:00:14 PM
They're getting a little too out there, but I think it's a bit early to say they're jumping the shark.  I don't mind the Anti-Christ or the boxset, but Modern Times really is a splinter in the eye.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on August 22, 2010, 04:07:04 PM
the more out there the better, don't you get sick of generic posters for films? i sure do. i admit the paths of glory one isn't the best, but i'm pretty happy with all the other choices.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 22, 2010, 05:24:33 PM
Criterion has always been hit and miss with covers. I think we're getting used to the pedigree of talent of their best work and we are no longer accepting the usual muff. The Paths of Glory cover is horrendous and I really wish Criterion would edit it, but other than that, no cover moves me one way or another. People have been criticizing their use of stills in various forms for covers lately, but I think it makes sense because if you start putting avant garde design work for older movies of a different generation and time period, the new cover becomes out of date very quickly. You have to find interesting covers that honor what is in the film. Finding new ways to abstract stills from a movie is better than using original poster art (for the most part).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on August 29, 2010, 11:08:56 AM
How did this lack of dilemma make it to headline status? 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 29, 2010, 11:33:14 AM
Quote from: // w ø l r å s on August 29, 2010, 11:08:56 AM
How did this lack of dilemma make it to headline status? 

slow news week..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on September 13, 2010, 01:48:03 PM
Thin Red Line review: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews37/thin_red_line.htm
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on September 14, 2010, 01:44:33 AM
Quote from: modage on September 13, 2010, 01:48:03 PM
Thin Red Line review: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews37/thin_red_line.htm

Wow.  Those captures are stunning.  I can't wait to revisit this movie.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on September 15, 2010, 02:12:09 PM
Have yourself a creepy little Christmas this December, when Criterion will release two modern horror classics: Guillermo del Toro's feature debut, Cronos, which offers a twist on the vampire myth—in Blu-ray and DVD editions featuring enticing extras, including Del Toro's unreleased 1987 short horror film, Geometria—and David Cronenberg's media-age sci-fi shocker Videodrome, on Blu-ray for the first time. Plus: the DVD edition of America Lost and Found hits the streets.

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America Lost and Found: The BBS Story

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on September 21, 2010, 11:03:01 AM
maybe this belongs in a festival thread, but Criterion Commissioned posters (by comic book artists) for All Tomorrow's Parties:

http://criterioncast.com/2010/09/07/all-tomorrows-parties-poster-art-revealed/

my two favorites:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on September 21, 2010, 01:24:45 PM
I think it belongs in this thread.  And that these are fantastic.  Yeah, The Killing one is my favorite.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on September 21, 2010, 02:47:44 PM
the cronos cover is pretty shitty.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on September 21, 2010, 02:52:05 PM
Night of the Hunter is the pwn.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on September 21, 2010, 02:53:07 PM
Quote from: Reinhold on September 21, 2010, 11:03:01 AM
http://criterioncast.com/2010/09/07/all-tomorrows-parties-poster-art-revealed/

So that's where all the talent went.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on September 21, 2010, 03:19:40 PM
i really like that one for the killing
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on September 21, 2010, 04:50:45 PM
Quote from: socketlevel on September 21, 2010, 03:19:40 PM
i really like that one for the killing

me too. i e-mailed the artist. he says there are no authorized prints for sale, but in the event that he gets some he'll let the people who ask him know where to get them.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on September 22, 2010, 01:41:55 PM
I really like the Five Easy Pieces and A Colt is my Passport. Actually they're all pretty fantastic.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on October 28, 2010, 01:58:12 PM
Ok so what's the deal with Canada getting it in the poop? the last two weeks seven samarai, paths of glory and house were not shipped anywhere in Ontario. wtf.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 05, 2010, 03:38:37 PM
Latest image from Criterion Newsletter is a picture of an owl with headphones on.

Suggests De Palma's Blow Out. Would be a great addition to Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 06, 2010, 07:17:38 PM
Couldn't pass up a 50% off Criterion sale!

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And I think I'm going to pickup Antichrist next week. Wanted to get the ice storm but it's not on Blu-Ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on November 08, 2010, 01:27:37 PM
so in toronto we didn't get paths of glory seven samurai and house on time (blu ray), but when they did come out (last thursday) for some reason we got Antichrist a week early, which i picked up.

was this just a Canadian screw up in our favor or was this everywhere? have you yanks got it yet?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 08, 2010, 01:29:55 PM
I saw Paths of Glory and House (which I bought) on Thursday at B & N, but no Antichrist, which I'll be going back to purchase this week.

I'm thinking about just picking up the DVD of The Ice Storm since it's one of my favorite films ever, but I'm worried that a BR edition will be announced soon. What to do?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 08, 2010, 01:57:31 PM
Wait for the Blu-ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on November 08, 2010, 02:28:53 PM
ya wait, i'm not buying any dvds anymore.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 08, 2010, 05:57:22 PM
That's disheartening. I wish there was more Criterion BD.

I gotta say, The Thin Red Line on Criterion BD is pretty much one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on November 08, 2010, 08:51:32 PM
I got tired of waiting and ordered Fanny & Alexander (the complete version) DVD.
It was cheap anyways and well, I can't wait.
I also bought thin red line and blind bought The Magician.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 11, 2010, 02:08:36 AM
Apparently The Thin Red Line is getting tougher to find. It's out at stores and back-ordered online. Glad I got one.

So today I went and picked up Antichrist and The Ice Storm and used a 10% off coupon so each one came out to like $19 each. NOT BAD.

But a funny thing happened -- when I was looking at The Ice Storm I noticed the Director Approved sticker didn't say Ang Lee, but said Terry Gilliam. Is this normal? Is this just a sticker they put on every Criterion release or was it a mistake? Can you imagine The Ice Storm as done by Terry Gilliam? A fantastical adventure filled with adultery, child death and key parties?

Here's a pic. Is this normal?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 11, 2010, 02:15:43 AM
Its a little known fact that Criterion's director-approved DVDs are actually approved by the directors of other films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 11, 2010, 02:49:07 PM
haha I don't even want to open it now. It's a collectors item. Criterion is so perfect so when they're not, it's gotta be worth tons of cash!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on November 11, 2010, 08:00:35 PM
I doubt that'd be worth too much.  Since those "approved by" stickers go on the outside of the sticky wrap, I've had to peel it off and stick it on the box itself.  Kinda dumb, and that error isn't gonna be worth that much.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 15, 2010, 11:26:29 PM
no one updated on the january releases and the feburary releases were announced today.  all will be on blu-ray, too.

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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director James L. Brooks and editor Richard Marks (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New audio commentary featuring Brooks and Marks
James L. Brooks—A Singular Voice,a new documentary on Brooks's career in television and film, featuring actresses Marilu Henner and Julie Kavner, among other collaborators
Alternate ending and deleted scenes, with commentary by Brooks
New video interview with veteran CBS news producer Susan Zirinsky, one of the models for actress Holly Hunter's character and an associate producer on the film
Featurette containing on-set footage and interviews with Brooks, Hunter, and actor Albert Brooks
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Carrie Rickey


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New high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Andrea Arnold, director of photography Robbie Ryan, and editor Nicolas Chaudeurge (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
All three of Arnold's short films: Milk (1998), Dog (2001), and the Oscar-winning Wasp (2003)
New video interview with actor Kierston Wareing
Interview with actor Michael Fassbender from 2009
Audition footage
Stills gallery by on-set photographer Holly Horner
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Ian Christie


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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION:

New high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Hirokazu Kore-eda and director of photography Yutaka Yamazaki (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New video interviews with Kore-eda and Yamazaki
Making "Still Walking"
Trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Dennis Lim and recipes for the food prepared in the film


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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New audio commentary by film scholar James Naremore
Mackendrick: The Man Who Walked Away, a 1986 documentary featuring interviews with director Alexander Mackendrick, actor Burt Lancaster, producer James Hill, and more
James Wong Howe: Cinematographer, a 1973 documentary about the Oscar-winning director of photography, featuring lighting tutorials with Howe
New video interview with film critic and historian Neil Gabler (Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Culture of Celebrity) about legendary columnist Walter Winchell, inspiration for the character J. J. Hunsecker
New video interview with filmmaker James Mangold about Mackendrick, his instructor and mentor
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Gary Giddins, two short stories by Ernest Lehman featuring the characters from the film, notes about the film by Lehman, and an excerpt from Mackendrick's book On Film-making


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New, restored high-definition digital transfer, created in collaboration with the Cineteca di Bologna and Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation, supervised by director of photography Giuseppe Rotunno (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
The Making of "Senso," a new documentary featuring Rotunno, assistant director Francesco Rosi, costume designer Piero Tosi, and Caterina D'Amico, daughter of screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico and author of Life and Work of Luchino Visconti
Viva VERDI, a new documentary on Visconti, Senso, and opera featuring Italian film scholar Peter Brunette, Italian historian Stefano Albertini, and author Wayne Koestenbaum
The Wanton Countess, the rarely seen English-language version of the film
Visual essay by film scholar Peter Cowie
Man of Three Worlds: Luchino Visconti, a 1966 BBC special exploring Visconti's parallel masteries of cinema, theater, and opera direction
New and improved English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by filmmaker and author Mark Rappaport and an excerpt from actor Farley Granger's autobiography, Include Me Out

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on
the Blu-ray edition)
New video interview with star Constance Towers by film historian and filmmaker Charles Dennis
Excerpts from a 1983 episode of The South Bank Show dedicated to director
Samuel Fuller
Interview with Fuller from a 1967 episode of the French television series Cinéastes de notre temps
Interview with Fuller from a 1987 episode of the French television series Cinéma cinémas
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: Illustrations by cartoonist Daniel Clowes and a booklet featuring an essay by critic and poet Robert Polito and excerpts from Fuller's autobiography, A Third Face: My Tale of Writing, Fighting, and Filmmaking

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New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
New video interview with star Constance Towers by film historian and filmmaker
Charles Dennis
The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera, Adam Simon's 1996 documentary on director Samuel Fuller
Original theatrical trailer
PLUS: Illustrations by cartoonist Daniel Clowes and a booklet featuring an essay by critic and poet Robert Polito and excerpts from Fuller's autobiography, A Third Face: My Tale of Writing, Fighting, and Filmmaking

and blu-ray re-releases of:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2010, 12:10:56 AM
The Sweet Smell of Success is one of my favorite films so very welcome news. Broadcast News is on Fox Movie Network all the time so I need to watch all of it finally. Senso is a Pasolini film that has passed me by, but any new Pasolini is good news. I'm still waiting for the Gospel According to St. Matthew to make hit the collection somehow. Also, I like all the covers, but that seems to be the last thing that needs to be to said.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on November 16, 2010, 12:43:06 AM
the golden age of criterion covers is officially over.
they are ok, some of them.
the samuel fuller ones suck big time. they seem so lazy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 16, 2010, 01:37:24 AM
senso is visconti.  more pasolini would be great though.  as for visconti, i've only seen the leopard, death in venice, and white nights, all of them lovely, so i'm interested.

criterion posted a picture on facebook of the work they were doing on the sweet smell of success, so it was a matter of time, and i'm glad it's relatively soon.  it's one of my favorites too.  did you ever get around to seeing make way for tomorrow?

and yes, the covers blow.  as much as i love daniel clowes, his fuller covers aren't great, especially the color scheme.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2010, 01:44:47 AM
Quote from: samsong on November 16, 2010, 01:37:24 AM
senso is visconti.  more pasolini would be great though.  as for visconti, i've only seen the leopard, death in venice, and white nights, all of them lovely, so i'm interested.

criterion posted a picture on facebook of the work they were doing on the sweet smell of success, so it was a matter of time, and i'm glad it's relatively soon.  it's one of my favorites too.  did you ever get around to seeing make way for tomorrow?

and yes, the covers blow.  as much as i love daniel clowes, his fuller covers aren't great, especially the color scheme.

First off, thanks for calling me on my Italian filmmaker confusion. It happens to everyone and makes you smile in dumb embarassment, but it's good. And about Make Way for Tomorrow, thanks for the reminder. I'll honestly try to have that be my B&N purchase before the end of the month. I want to buy it and show it to my dad because he's a huge old Hollywood fan and he actually knows a lot of the actors in the movie but he has never seen the movie so I want to surprise him with it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on November 16, 2010, 01:54:25 AM
they all look designed by graphic designers on their supercool graphic designer software. there is a lifeless element now, its hard to pinpoint. you look at that "the killing" cover and has a special quality that captures the essence of the film and at the same time stands alone as an illustration. really, the cronos cover is painful. there's nothing in it that feels like that film, which is what they were so good at doing before. the red shoes is another case, I will forever prefer the dvd cover to the blu ray cover. the blu ray cover is nothing, no real atmosphere, nothing. the crumb cover is pretty swell, though...but it seems like an exception now, when excellence used to be the expected rule.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2010, 02:02:50 AM
I'm fine with the new Red Shoes cover. In fact I disliked the original cover a little bit becaue it makes you think you are going to watch a typical Hollywood production, but the film's most memorable moments are its hyper realistic scenes when it stretches the boundaries of its initial happy-go-lucky look and takes the "A Star is Born" model into some interesting areas. It changes the outlook and feel of all the other scenes that follow it. It reminds me of what Rififi does for the gangster genre. Starts out standard, but eventually takes you to also a few unexpected avenues. It's just those "interesting avenues" is what becomes staples of the genre.

But honestly, it's a fucking cover, who gives a shit?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on November 16, 2010, 03:30:25 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2010, 02:02:50 AM
But honestly, it's a fucking cover, who gives a shit?

criterion used to.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on November 16, 2010, 04:35:07 AM
i'm happy because

a) shock corridor is on criterion

and

b) Army of Shadows, Robinson Crusoe on Mars, and Videodrome  on Blu-Ray

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on November 16, 2010, 09:35:50 AM
Recently bought Night Train To Munich (Recommend), but now kicking myself that I didn't also pick up Black Narcissus. So I'm going to buy online. In order to qualify for free shipping I need to order something else too though. Right now I'm torn between Joan Of Arc, Pickpocket and The Red Balloon - none of which I've seen. Probably leaning toward JoA, but wondered if there were any recommendations?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 16, 2010, 12:53:45 PM
I assume you're shopping at B&N and taking advantage of the 50% off sale? The Red Balloon is like $8 so if that puts you in the free shipping zone, I'd get that one. If not and you have to spend a little more, I'd go with Pickpocket, but another great Bresson is Au Hasard Balthazar and that's only $15 right now. Can't beat that. It's a difficult movie tho, it was for me at least. I've never seen JoA, so can't really say there.

About the covers...

Criterions covers have always been amazing, but if you look at some of the older ones, they seem a bit dated now and not as beautiful as they once were. Alot of them feel that way. I fell in love with the covers for High & Low and In The Mood For Love when they were first released, but when you look at them now, they really don't seem like anything special. Altho the new High & Low is much better. Bad Criterion covers are still 10 times better than giant faces.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 16, 2010, 12:54:58 PM
Quote from: Sleepless on November 16, 2010, 09:35:50 AMbut wondered if there were any recommendations?

make way for tomorrow. http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=10542.0 (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=10542.0)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on November 16, 2010, 01:23:42 PM
Quote from: Sleepless on November 16, 2010, 09:35:50 AM
Recently bought Night Train To Munich (Recommend), but now kicking myself that I didn't also pick up Black Narcissus. So I'm going to buy online. In order to qualify for free shipping I need to order something else too though. Right now I'm torn between Joan Of Arc, Pickpocket and The Red Balloon - none of which I've seen. Probably leaning toward JoA, but wondered if there were any recommendations?
Joan of Arc--especially when viewed with the excellent Voices of Light score--is one of the purest, most sublime cinematic experiences I've had the pleasure of seeing. Not to detract from the considerable quality of the other two, which are both great films, I've never personally been able to get over "JoA" and I feel that it's one you should watch in haste.

Ultimately, if it's between those three films, you can't really go wrong, whatever the choice you make.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on November 16, 2010, 02:33:01 PM
Quote from: squints on November 16, 2010, 04:35:07 AM
i'm happy because

a) shock corridor is on criterion

and

b) Army of Shadows, Robinson Crusoe on Mars, and Videodrome  on Blu-Ray



shock corridor was already on criterion, i own the dvd.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 16, 2010, 05:34:54 PM
Their covers for Senso and Black Orpheus are awfully similar...

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on November 16, 2010, 06:31:58 PM
Quote from: The Perineum Falcon on November 16, 2010, 01:23:42 PM
Quote from: Sleepless on November 16, 2010, 09:35:50 AM
Recently bought Night Train To Munich (Recommend), but now kicking myself that I didn't also pick up Black Narcissus. So I'm going to buy online. In order to qualify for free shipping I need to order something else too though. Right now I'm torn between Joan Of Arc, Pickpocket and The Red Balloon - none of which I've seen. Probably leaning toward JoA, but wondered if there were any recommendations?
Joan of Arc--especially when viewed with the excellent Voices of Light score--is one of the purest, most sublime cinematic experiences I've had the pleasure of seeing. Not to detract from the considerable quality of the other two, which are both great films, I've never personally been able to get over "JoA" and I feel that it's one you should watch in haste.

Ultimately, if it's between those three films, you can't really go wrong, whatever the choice you make.

JOAN OF ARC.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 16, 2010, 09:24:31 PM
I'm going to do a list of my current 5 favorite and least favorite Criterion covers.

Favorite

5. Crumb
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4. Paris, Texas
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3. In The Realm of the Senses
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2. Days of Heaven
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1. Empire of Passion
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Least favorite


5. The Long Good Friday
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4. The Silence of the Lambs
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3. Hard Boiled
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2. My Man Godfrey
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1. Fishing with John
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Now do yours!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2010, 09:29:44 PM
Haha, Stefen, by your estimate, Criterion is putting out more memorable covers now than they were at the beginning?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 16, 2010, 09:36:35 PM
hah, Maybe. Or maybe currently I'm just feeling the newer ones more. Don't know. Regardless, Criterion has put out some shit covers. Fishing with John may be the worst cover ever made. Not just Criterion, but anything in the history of everything all-time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on November 16, 2010, 10:00:12 PM
I find Hopscotch to be the worst ever.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 16, 2010, 10:02:50 PM
^it's pretty bad.

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It looks like the opening credits of a mid to late 1980's educational program on PBS.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on November 16, 2010, 11:05:42 PM
Haha. I've always secretly hoped for a Blu-Ray release of Fishing With John. It would be relatively superfluous, but at least the cover would be improved.

It's hard to find much of a consensus on any cover, really. I know people who really appreciate the Thin Red Line cover, but I find it be one of the most disappointing ones in recent Criterion memory.

I've read complaints about the BBS covers, but I'm a fan of each of them.

To each his own, I suppose.

Ultimately, said it best:

Quote from: Gold Trumpet on November 16, 2010, 02:02:50 AM

But honestly, it's a fucking cover, who gives a shit?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on November 17, 2010, 10:14:00 AM
Quote from: john on November 16, 2010, 11:05:42 PM
I know people who really appreciate the Thin Red Line cover

like me for example
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gamblour. on December 01, 2010, 09:40:17 AM
My apologies if this was posted elsewhere, but it'd be worth reposting anyway:

http://fakecriterions.tumblr.com/

This totally seems like something a Xixaxer would come up with (did one of you?). I love the Gigli one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on December 01, 2010, 10:06:43 AM
point break, air bud and ernest goes to jail are my favs
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on December 01, 2010, 01:40:49 PM
haha, those are really good. There's a whole 200 page thread on mubi where they make fake Criterion covers that's worth a look if you're into that stuff.

http://mubi.com/topics/2132?page=1



Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 02, 2010, 03:03:52 PM
ghost dad  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Love a Magician on December 02, 2010, 06:40:34 PM
oh man, can't wait to get fish tank
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: SiliasRuby on December 02, 2010, 10:50:12 PM
These are my two favorites:
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on December 03, 2010, 02:42:34 PM
Empire Online tweeted about this today. Are they getting their news from xixax?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on December 03, 2010, 03:03:18 PM
Quote from: Reelist on December 03, 2010, 02:28:48 PM
if there's anything special added on the Magnolia one, I might have to get it

The e-mail hint will be:

"But it did happen"

or whatever that quote is.  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on December 03, 2010, 03:04:39 PM
Quote from: Sleepless on December 03, 2010, 02:42:34 PM
Empire Online tweeted about this today. Are they getting their news from xixax?

no, everyone and their dog is talking about these fake Criterion covers.  I don't really get why they're such a big deal...  people have been doing fake CC Covers forever and a lot of these are designed kinda poorly.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on December 03, 2010, 03:07:24 PM
This really makes me wish I could find the old "Goodburger" Criterion cover someone here made. That was back in the pre-diagonal-C-logo days.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on December 15, 2010, 02:46:03 PM
 March titles, The Times of Harvey Milk, Topsy-Turvy, and The Mikado. Plus Blu Rays for Yi Yi and Au revoir les enfants.


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* Director-approved digital transfer, from the meticulous UCLA Film and Television Archive restoration (with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition)
   * Audio commentary featuring director Robert Epstein,coeditor Deborah Hoffmann, and photographer Daniel Nicoletta
   * New interview with documentary filmmaker and UC Berkeley professor Jon Else
   * New program about The Times of Harvey Milk and Gus Van Sant's Milk, featuring Epstein, Van Sant, actor James Franco, and Milk friends Cleve Jones, Anne Kronenberg, and Nicoletta
   * Postscript containing interview clips not used in the film
   * Rare collection of audio and video recordings of Harvey Milk
   * Interview excerpts from Epstein's research tapes
   * Footage from the film's Castro Theatre premiere and the 1984 Academy Awards ceremony
   * Panel discussion on Supervisor Dan White's controversial trial
   * Excerpts from the twenty-fifth anniversary commemoration of Milk's and Mayor George Moscone's assassinations
   * Original theatrical trailer
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic B. RubyRich, a tribute by Milk's nephew Stuart Milk, and a piece on the film's restoration by the UCLA Film and Television Archive's Ross Lipman

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   * Director-approved digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer Dick Pope (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
   * Audio commentary featuring director Mike Leigh
   * New video conversation between Leigh and the film's musical director, Gary Yershon
   * A Sense of History, Leigh's 1992 short film written by and starring actor Jim Broadbent
   * Deleted scenes
   * Featurette from 1999 including interviews with Leigh, stars Broadbent and Allan Corduner, and other cast members
   * Theatrical trailer and TV spots
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Amy Taubin

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   * Newly remastered digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
   * New video interview with Topsy-Turvy director Mike Leigh on The Mikado and its adaptation for the screen
   * New video interview with Mikado scholars Josephine Lee and Ralph MacPhail Jr., tracing the 1939 filmed version of the opera back to its 1885 stage debut
   * More!
   * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on December 15, 2010, 02:49:24 PM
I remember seeing the Topsy Turvy trailer when I saw Being John Malkovich in the theater and I shouted gay at the screen. I see it now and just say, "no thanks"

I've grown up so much.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on December 15, 2010, 03:26:42 PM
IFC just tweeted this:

RT @CriterionCorner: CERTIFIED COPY is being released by @IFCFilms on 3/11/11. this young decade's best film & a future @Criterion classic.

I love the Kiarostami I've seen, and this news excites me more than March's release slate. I'm not familiar with any of the 3, but I'm not biting at the bit to find out more.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on December 15, 2010, 03:42:57 PM
I know that will make sambong take a cold shower.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on January 03, 2011, 12:51:02 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on January 03, 2011, 01:41:38 PM
http://criterioncast.com/2011/01/01/wacky-new-years-drawing-hints-at-criterions-2011-slate-of-releases/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ostrich Riding Cowboy on January 12, 2011, 05:14:08 PM
Is Breaking the Waves too much of a stretch?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 12, 2011, 06:34:55 PM
I don't know, that'd be nice, but I'm sooooooo excited to hear that Vigo may be getting a place amongst the Criterion. I hope hope hope they'd make some sort of box for him, since he has so few films.

I'm pretty stoked about this year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 12, 2011, 11:33:19 PM
Quote from: A. Yzsaakc on January 12, 2011, 05:14:08 PM
Is Breaking the Waves too much of a stretch?

Not necessarily. People with better ideas than me of Criterion norms list it as a good possibility and Criterion probably wants to establish Lars Von Trier as a prerequisite for the catalog, especially if his library is more accessible. Criterion should be able to get hold of Breaking the Waves in this DVD landscape at some point. A real special edition of the film doesn't exist in Region 1 so it's due for real attention again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on January 14, 2011, 04:21:38 PM
In APRIL: Le Cerce Rouge and Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas on Blu-ray.  And...

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on January 14, 2011, 06:13:33 PM
Blow Out is the best announcement I've heard in a while.

I've been waiting for them to officially announce it for some time and, now that they have, I'm pretty goddamn excited.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 14, 2011, 12:36:32 PM
May titles.

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    * New, restored digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto and approved by director Jonathan Demme, with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
    * New video interviews with Demme and writer E. Max Frye
    * Original theatrical trailer
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic David Thompson

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    * New high-definition digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * New video interview with director Masahiro Shinoda
    * Selected-scene audio commentary by film scholar Peter Grilli, coproducer of Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu
    * Original theatrical trailer
    * New and improved English subtitle translation
    * PLUS: A new essay by film critic Chuck Stephens
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    * High-definition digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * Audio essay by Andrei Tarkovsky scholars Vida Johnson and Graham Petrie, coauthors of The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue
    * Nine deleted and alternate scenes
    * Video interviews with actress Natalya Bondarchuk, cinematographer Vadim Yusov, art director Mikhail Romadin, and composer Eduard Artemyev
    * Excerpt from a documentary about Stanislaw Lem, the author of the film's source novel
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Phillip Lopate and an appreciation by director Akira Kurosawa

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    * New digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    * Selected-scene commentary by French-film scholar Kelley Conway
    * New video interview with Serge Bromberg, codirector of Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno
    * New video interview with horror film expert Kim Newman
    * New and improved English subtitle translation
    * PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Terrence Rafferty
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 14, 2011, 12:47:03 PM
I love that Solaris cover.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on February 14, 2011, 01:11:49 PM
Also, this:

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•New high-definition digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
•New audio commentary by Charlie Chaplin historians Dan Kamin and Hooman Mehran
•The Tramp and the Dictator (2001), a documentary narrated by filmmaker Kenneth Branagh and featuring interviews with author Ray Bradbury, director Sidney Lumet, historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr., screenwriter Budd Schulberg, and a host of others
•Two new visual essays, by Chaplin archivist Cecilia Cenciarelli and Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance
•On-set, color production footage shot by Chaplin's half-brother, Sydney
•Deleted scene from Chaplin's 1919 film Sunnyside
•Theatrical trailer
•PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Wood and a 1940 article by Chaplin on the film

Here's hopin The Kid's next.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on February 14, 2011, 01:15:49 PM
Curiously light features on Something Wild - which is too bad considering it's my second most anticipated release so far this year (following Blow Out). Kind of uninspired cover, too... but very glad at that I'll have it on Blu nevertheless.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on February 14, 2011, 03:21:45 PM
Quote from: Stefen on February 14, 2011, 12:47:03 PM
I love that Solaris cover.

Yes, it makes want to see the film right now. Great work.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 14, 2011, 03:33:55 PM
Solaris cover by http://samsmyth.net/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 14, 2011, 03:38:09 PM
Interesting...I just got the old DVD's of Blow Out and Something's Wild during all the video rental store closings last year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on February 14, 2011, 06:20:50 PM
that great dictator cover is amazing

not a fan of the solaris, i liked the dvd one more
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 14, 2011, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: socketlevel on February 14, 2011, 06:20:50 PM
that great dictator cover is amazing

i wouldn't call it amazing.

maybe it was unintentional but it's cool that the hat upside down kinda looks like a torso with little arms, but when you flip it with the hair at the bottom it doesn't look like anything at all. it's kinda lazy really, when you think about it, not about the torso but just the concept.

this new batch of covers is typical of modern era criterion. they only slightly better than regular covers in that they don't feature giant effing faces of the actors and try to go on the appeal of the film itself to its ready-made audience of film connoisseurs.

and has he always been credit as Charles Chaplin? or is that just to indicate that it's from his later output where he started talking and being a bit more serious.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on February 14, 2011, 06:50:08 PM
Quote from: wilderesque on February 14, 2011, 05:11:15 PM
there's more than enough disappointment to go around...which kind of baffles me.

Quote from: wilderesque on February 14, 2011, 05:11:15 PM
Fat Girl blu-ray upgrade.

Sometimes we answer our own questions without even realizing it.

But, with the exception of Fat Girl, I'm with you... May is going to be pretty exciting month. Plentiful upgrades and some fantastic new additions.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on February 14, 2011, 09:02:24 PM
Quote from: P on February 14, 2011, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: socketlevel on February 14, 2011, 06:20:50 PM
that great dictator cover is amazing

i wouldn't call it amazing.

maybe it was unintentional but it's cool that the hat upside down kinda looks like a torso with little arms, but when you flip it with the hair at the bottom it doesn't look like anything at all. it's kinda lazy really, when you think about it, not about the torso but just the concept.
Yeah, especially lazy in that it's not even an original concept:
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on February 14, 2011, 09:06:03 PM
ah come on, it captures the film's subject matter and the film maker by linking it in a great way. the mirror title also enhances the affect.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on February 14, 2011, 09:19:37 PM
it's a little baby Hitler!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on February 15, 2011, 01:39:56 AM
Quote from: P on February 14, 2011, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: socketlevel on February 14, 2011, 06:20:50 PM
that great dictator cover is amazing
maybe it was unintentional but it's cool that the hat upside down kinda looks like a torso with little arms, but when you flip it with the hair at the bottom it doesn't look like anything at all.

kinda looks like Lincoln with a mustache.

Also have to echo the Solaris cover love. Awesome font choice.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 15, 2011, 08:06:32 AM
A Long Time Coming By Peter Becker

It's not often that you get to say you are going to meet millions of new people on a single day while making a wish come true for many of your oldest friends, but that is exactly what is happening to the Criterion Collection today, as we go live with a major new offering on Hulu.

When I first started working at the Criterion Collection about seventeen years ago, I remember coming across a file box full of typed and handwritten letters that viewers had sent to Jon Mulvaney, our longtime customer liaison. At that time, the company was sometimes referred to as the "Rolls-Royce of laserdiscs"—an honor, to be sure, but one that was meaningful to a vanishingly small sliver of the American public. Many of our editions sold hundreds, not even thousands, of copies, at prices as high as $125 for a single film, but we had a very dedicated audience of movie lovers who had come to value Criterion for our commitment to quality, and for the array of special features we had pioneered starting in 1984, when we published the first ever commentary tracks and special features to appear alongside motion pictures.

It is tempting to say that a lot has changed since then, but the truth is, even more has remained constant. We don't make laserdiscs anymore, but we are still dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world and using the latest technology to present them in editions that will deepen viewers' appreciation and understanding of the art of cinema. Customers still write to Jon Mulvaney all the time, but now instead of pens and typewriters, they send him e-mail or post to our Facebook page or Twitter.

When I think back to all the letters I read that day, I realize that even the subjects of those letters haven't changed much at all. Most were and are passionate pleas for us to release a favorite film or seek out a particular director's work, but then, as now, one of the most common requests was for some kind of subscription program that would give customers access to everything we put out.

Starting today, there are more than 150 of our most important films online on the Hulu Plus subscription service. Over the coming months, that number will swell to more than 800 films. For the true cinephile, this should be a dream come true. On Hulu Plus, you'll find everything in our library, from Academy Award winners to many of the most famous films by art-house superstars like Ingmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, and Federico Fellini to films so rare that they have never been seen in the U.S. in any medium. Some of these lost gems have been so hard to see that even most of the Criterion staff will see them for the first time only when they go live on Hulu Plus! Each month, we'll be highlighting a mix of programs, centered on themes, directors, actors, and other creative artists, as well as celebrity picks, and mixing them with deep cuts from the catalog that will be unknown to all but the most prominent cinephiles in the world.

Criterion has always been a company driven by its mission, not by any particular medium, and while we still see our core business as producing the world's best DVD and Blu-ray versions of the world's best films, this new venture with Hulu represents a huge expansion of our reach. Not only will Hulu users have access to the largest digital archive of Criterion movies for the first time, Hulu Plus subscribers will now be able to stream our films (and yes, before long, many of our supplements too!) on a wide array of devices, including iPhones, iPads, PlayStations, and Internet-connected television sets.

And finally, why Hulu? In short, because they get it. As their regular viewers know, the Hulu user experience is exactly what it should be: simple, elegant, and focused on the content. Hulu has built their brand on letting the shows and movies take center stage. Nobody does it better, and we're honored that they see Criterion as a good match for their audience. We're going to do all we can to make the experience of Criterion on Hulu Plus an exciting adventure for all of us, so please check it out and let us know what you think. (For more details on how it will work, here's a blog post by Hulu's Eugene Wei.)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 12:02:34 PM
hope i get this job so i can afford all this jazz
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 15, 2011, 12:03:11 PM
Alright, if Criterion has their entire library on Hulu plus and I had to pick either Netflix or Hulu to have, which one should I pick?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 12:05:49 PM
I'm sticking with netflix because I can still get everything criterion has and more. Do they have special features like commentaries on hulu?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 15, 2011, 12:21:15 PM
Netflix has no commercials (commercials are the worst) but don't have streaming special features which supposedly Hulu Plus will have eventually.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 12:38:02 PM
Why does Hulu plus have commercials? Isn't it the paid version of Hulu? That's wack.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on February 15, 2011, 02:56:20 PM
I like the Great Dictator cover.  It's an Olly Moss poster from around 2008 or so.  Olly Moss is one of my favorite poster designers working today.

Quote from: P on February 14, 2011, 06:32:49 PM
it's cool that the hat upside down kinda looks like a torso with little arms, but when you flip it with the hair at the bottom it doesn't look like anything at all.

Sure it does, it looks like a beard.  Like he's an orthodox Jew or in ZZ top.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 15, 2011, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: RegularKarate on February 15, 2011, 02:56:20 PM
Sure it does, it looks like a beard.  Like he's an orthodox Jew or in ZZ top.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 03:41:17 PM
^lol.

So wait, this means Criterion titles won't be available to stream on Netflix anymore? That sucks. I hope you can still get them through the mail.

What is the appeal of Hulu plus? Isn't it just $8 a month for TV shows? Why not just download those tv shows from a torrent? It's not like quality is that important when it comes to TV the way it is with Criterion films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on February 15, 2011, 03:43:46 PM
so criterion and canada haven't sorted out their shit. for some reason amaracord and still walking haven't been released but we got fish tank a week early...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on February 15, 2011, 04:12:54 PM
Quote from: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 03:41:17 PM
So wait, this means Criterion titles won't be available to stream on Netflix anymore? That sucks.

Is that right? There's no mention of Netflix or even that Hulu gets exclusivity, but it was something I wondered about too. I hope it's not correct.

It's interesting, very recently I read something somewhere about Hulu declining. It doesn't make much sense that Criterion is partnering with Hulu, they already have Mubi and if anyone "gets it" it's Netflix.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 04:15:57 PM
QuoteWe love Netflix, and they are still one of Criterion's most important partners, but Hulu demonstrated a real commitment to the Criterion brand that persuaded us they would be the better home base for our streaming efforts. It has never been easy to find Criterion movies on Netflix — "Criterion" is not even a searchable term there. Compare that with Hulu's willingness to develop a whole area of their site around us, brand the films associated with us, and develop the capability to show many of our supplements alongside our films. The energetic, independent, creative team at Hulu was willing to build their business around us in a way that just wasn't in the cards anywhere else.

We chose to make a deal with Hulu because we feel the Criterion brand will in the long run be better represented there. As we put up more films and and our supplements too - which have to be made available with the films - we felt that the treatment of the brand and flexibility within Hulu and Hulu Plus would enable us to provide a better user experience at the end of the day. We will continue to support Netflix on the package goods side and continue to work with them to provide Blu-ray and DVD copies of the films we release, but all of the films that are currently on Netflix streaming will be down by the end of the year. In case you're curious, we're as committed as ever to the physical goods side of our releases and will publish more DVDs and BDs this year than ever before.

Let us know here if you have further questions and we'll do our best to address them.

haha basically Criterion is selling out, it seems.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 15, 2011, 04:29:49 PM
It sucks, it really does.  I would pay for Hulu Plus if i could get it with no commercials.  But there is no fucking way I'm paying for a subscription to anything where I have to sit through commercials.  It's just not happening.  But I think Netflix really did drop the ball here.  Criterion should have had their own section on Netflix, they should have been searchable, etc.   I see how Criterion saw Hulu's promises and were swayed, Netflix fucked it up for everyone.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 04:32:03 PM
big fuckin babies can't sit through a 30 second commercial before a 2 hour movie
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 04:34:04 PM
Quote from: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 04:32:03 PM
big fuckin babies can't sit through a 30 second commercial before a 2 hour movie

I wouldn't mind commercials on a free service. Makes sense. But a pay service? No way, man.

I doubt Criterion would allow Hulu to use commercials on their titles. It would severely hurt their integrity.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 15, 2011, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 04:34:04 PM
Quote from: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 04:32:03 PM
big fuckin babies can't sit through a 30 second commercial before a 2 hour movie
I wouldn't mind commercials on a free service. Makes sense. But a pay service? No way, man.

Exactly.  If I am going to pay, I'd rather pay MORE for a Hulu Plus Premium and not have to watch commercials.  Netflix doesn't have commercials, why should I have to watch them someplace else?

Quote from: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 04:34:04 PM
I doubt Criterion would allow Hulu to use commercials on their titles. It would severely hurt their integrity.

The commercials are all before the movie so there are no interruptions.  Still, that's not the case with Hulu's other selections.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 15, 2011, 04:58:40 PM
I get it.

Quote from: HuluFor Criterion, thanks to our advertising partners, Hulu Plus subscribers will be able to watch the Criterion Collection free of interruption. (Any ads will play up front.)

Quote from: NetflixWe don't play commercials.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 05:17:57 PM
So can someone who pays the monthly Hulu Plus fee tell me what makes it better than Netflix?

I mean, if you had to pick one or the other. Is streaming Criterion the only benefit?

Right now with Netflix I can stream Enter the Void, Dogtooth and many other films that people like us care about, but I was also just sent the Criterion BD edition of Ride with the Devil.

I was always under the impression that Hulu was just a way to catch episodes of TMZ and How I Met Your Mother. It just seems like a stupid marriage.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on February 15, 2011, 06:05:43 PM
They're different.  Hulu is more TV focused and Netflix is more movie focused.  There's crossover in both and both are trying to make the crossover area wider.  Competition can only be a good thing.

Hulu plus is cheap... If my roomate didn't really want cable, I'd cut the cord now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 06:14:38 PM
Who would pay a subscription service to watch TV? Any TV show is easily accessible through torrents and downloads and easily streamable from your PC to your television via an Xbox, PS3 or Roku player. I get home from work late on Thursday nights and queue up my Thursday night television (Jersey Shore, Friday Night Lights and the NBC lineup) and it's all ready to go by the time I'm done showering and cooking something to eat.

Still, it's going to be really funny when some idiot gets finished watching the latest episode of The Big Bang Theory and see's a Criterion film for the first time. "Holy shit, that episode was really funny. What else does Hulu have? haha, look a that movie! FAT GIRL! HOLY SHIT THAT SOUNDS HILARIOUS! I heard it's like Big Mommas House but funnier than fuck! FUCK YEA PUT IT THE FUCK ON!"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 06:16:03 PM
Quote from: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 04:34:04 PM
Quote from: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 04:32:03 PM
big fuckin babies can't sit through a 30 second commercial before a 2 hour movie

I wouldn't mind commercials on a free service. Makes sense. But a pay service? No way, man.

have you ever been to a theater
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on February 15, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
Quote from: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 06:14:38 PM
"Holy shit, that episode was really funny. What else does Hulu have? haha, look a that movie! FAT GIRL! HOLY SHIT THAT SOUNDS HILARIOUS! I heard it's like Big Mommas House but funnier than fuck! FUCK YEA PUT IT THE FUCK ON!"

hahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on February 16, 2011, 10:36:35 AM
Quote from: Stefen on February 15, 2011, 06:14:38 PM
Who would pay a subscription service to watch TV? Any TV show is easily accessible through torrents and downloads and easily streamable from your PC to your television

Torrents and hooking your PC up to your TV every time you want to watch TV are a pain in the ass compared to pushing two buttons.  Oh, and it's legal.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on February 16, 2011, 11:03:45 AM
The point here is that after December of this year, to my understanding, Criterion will only stream thru Hulu, and will be unavailable to Netflix subscribers (tho I assume you can still get the physical discs). So, yeah, I'll probably pay for Hulu Plus.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 16, 2011, 06:59:25 PM
i don't get netflix or hulu plus in australia.

i'd pay for either.

so yeah..

Quote from: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 04:32:03 PM
big fuckin babies
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on February 17, 2011, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: P on February 16, 2011, 06:59:25 PM
i don't get netflix or hulu plus in australia.

i'd pay for either.

so yeah..

Quote from: I Love a Magician on February 15, 2011, 04:32:03 PM
big fuckin babies

ya netflix sucks in Canada due to licencing rights; we get fuck all for movies.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on February 22, 2011, 09:29:15 AM
Top 10 Cool Criterion Collection Covers
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2052933_2052932,00.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 22, 2011, 11:04:49 AM
Quote from: modage on February 22, 2011, 09:29:15 AM
Top 10 Cool Criterion Collection Covers
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2052933_2052932,00.html

This should be on some guy's blog entry, not Time magazine.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 24, 2011, 06:28:22 PM
They're having a 50% off sale here soon today in honor of them reaching 50K facebook fans. It's only going to last 50,000 seconds.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on February 24, 2011, 06:30:15 PM
They can't handle the traffic yet, so they're holding off on giving out the promo code........cart filled....waiting.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 24, 2011, 06:51:13 PM
What are you getting?

I'm going to get Paths of Glory and Days of Heaven for sure. Maybe Night of the Hunter.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on February 24, 2011, 07:07:57 PM
Got Sweet Smell Of Success, Thin Red Line, Broadcast News, and BBS Box Set in the cart right now.

Kind of lame that it was 50% off of MSRP...but obviously much better than nothing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on February 25, 2011, 01:27:45 AM
Got the BBS set but I want so much more.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 25, 2011, 05:24:31 AM
Sales over. I got Paths of Glory, Days of Heaven, Night of the Hunter, Yojimbo/Sanjuro Boxset, BBS Boxset and a hat.

I wanted to get Darjeeling and Bottle rocket, then I remembered how much I wanted to make Wes Anderson mad and salty that he isn't making lists or being purchased during Criterion/Xixax sales. He's going to steam out and either make a really excellent movie next or pick a fight with one of us. I'll guarantee it's the former.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on February 25, 2011, 08:05:47 AM
I bought M and Red Desert, my first Blu-rays!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on February 25, 2011, 12:43:58 PM
Quote from: Stefen on February 25, 2011, 05:24:31 AM
Sales over. I got Paths of Glory, Days of Heaven, Night of the Hunter, Yojimbo/Sanjuro Boxset, BBS Boxset and a hat.


The sale applied to clothes, too?

Shit, I would've gotten a House shirt...

I'd picked out Fish Tank and Sweet Smell of Success, then added L'enfance nue to qualify for free shipping. I've never seen L'enfance nue, and I imagine I will enjoy it and not regret the purchase at all... but, still... a House shirt woulda been bananas.

Have fun with that BBS set... it's incredible.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 25, 2011, 05:32:23 PM
No, it didn't apply to clothes, but the hat was only $12 and I figured why not?

I kind of had too many beers last night  :drool: and ordered more than I should have. This happens sometimes. Also I forgot to put in the promo code. They took care of me tho. Thank god.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on February 25, 2011, 06:20:52 PM
The other night I had  too many beers, then payed way too much to see Prince so - you know - we park our cars in the same garage, or whatever.

Well, knowing I didn't miss out on anything has convinced me that it's ok to go ahead and buy a House shirt at full price. Thanks for the inadvertent push in the "right" direction.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on February 25, 2011, 06:41:07 PM
haha no problem. I like the house shirt. I like that design. t-shirts fit me weird or else I would have bought that too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on March 01, 2011, 02:52:19 PM
My stuff from last weeks sale hasn't even shipped yet. Has anyone received shipping confirmation? They already charged me last week and everything so I doubt it's a case of them not having the stuff in stock.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on March 01, 2011, 03:05:09 PM
I got an email yesterday confirming that my order was shipped on friday. :ponder:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cinemanarchist on March 01, 2011, 08:17:24 PM
Mine shipped yesterday and is supposed to arrive on Thursday.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 02, 2011, 11:34:29 PM
mine never shipped because i didn't place an order.

it should arrive tomorrow.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on March 08, 2011, 05:24:30 PM
Still haven't received my items  :yabbse-angry: The only thing they sent me was that stupid Criterion baseball cap. Yeah, I'm wearing it now, but only because I feel I have to. I hate it! :elitist:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on March 08, 2011, 10:45:43 PM
Quote from: Stefen on March 08, 2011, 05:24:30 PM
Still haven't received my items  :yabbse-angry: The only thing they sent me was that stupid Criterion baseball cap. Yeah, I'm wearing it now, but only because I feel I have to. I hate it! :elitist:

i was smiling and frowning at the same time reading this.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on March 09, 2011, 08:28:17 AM
Stef, I received my order a week ago, have they not contacted you at all about yours?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on March 09, 2011, 12:27:04 PM
They said everything was backordered and they would email me when everything was back in stock. Oh well.  :(
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on March 15, 2011, 04:54:42 PM
This is much much much better:

JUNE TITLES! (all images are links)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3304%2F566_BD_box_348x490.jpg&hash=001f4b9370d16bbe67ed8326cd191259146763c6) (http://www.criterion.com/films/27618-insignificance)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3310%2F567_BD_box_348x490.jpg&hash=35571aa202aed03778bcef7ddf5fdaf5024691db) (http://www.criterion.com/films/27619-the-makioka-sisters)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3298%2F568_BD_box_348x490.jpg&hash=94763ef465b6729b64dd749fd2a9360f08bde07d) (http://www.criterion.com/films/27620-kiss-me-deadly)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3292%2F569_box_BD_348x490.jpg&hash=baf830d941999aa4ae0c8cbf02d5ccd7de10bf17) (http://www.criterion.com/films/27625-people-on-sunday)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3286%2F570_BD_box_348x490.jpg&hash=3cb9861ffe810762715ccde4fd42ba3e97f5a2de) (http://www.criterion.com/films/27626-zazie-dans-le-metro)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3280%2F571_BD_box_348x490.jpg&hash=20016378e44081ef4b55cf978deb8858b0c07390) (http://www.criterion.com/films/27627-black-moon)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3148%2FE26_SilentNaruse.png&hash=b9840c9f2a4764179b7888910e21bacbf856db97) (http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/789-eclipse-series-26-silent-naruse)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F3316%2FMatarazzo_box.png&hash=d8cc0c7734a8d62294118352f8f5e78049cc6461) (http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/808-eclipse-series-27-raffaello-matarazzos-runaway-melodramas)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on March 15, 2011, 06:14:34 PM
No BD upgrades?   :yabbse-undecided:

Also, I still haven't received my crap from the sale last month!  :yabbse-angry:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on March 15, 2011, 10:08:55 PM
i don't usually complain about cover art around here but that cover for Kiss Me Deadly is atrocious.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 15, 2011, 10:35:07 PM
doesn't surprise me anymore, even though it's the worst they've done in a while, they officially jumped the shark about 10 pages ago (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=174.msg295287#msg295287)..

and if you're wondering why i bring it up every few pages it's because i've never bought a criterion film so my only reason for ever clicking on this thread has been to look at the pretty pictures.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on March 15, 2011, 11:23:16 PM
I actually really liked the cover for Kiss Me Deadly.  Isn't it supposed to look that way for a reason?  I haven't seen the film, but isn't it some kind of b-movie, noir type?  I guess it still could be considered lazy, but it was strangely appealing to me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 15, 2011, 11:36:18 PM
i don't think criterion is in the business of making b-films look like actual trash. otherwise something truly B-quality (which kiss me deadly isn't) like Carnival of Souls would have a worse cover:

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frelease_images%2F461%2F63_box_348x490.jpg&hash=cf7da63f0560889925e9de1ef89d8f04598b5c99)

what's wrong with KMD is it has no discernible colour scheme, the font is generic and uninspired, everything about it feels like a place-holder for later improvement, and the image they've chosen to represent the film is not even properly framed.. the dominant black and white also clashes with every other aesthetic choice. maybe if the giant blu-ray sticker wasn't covering that broad's leg we'd have something.. anything..

the blu ray sticker is officially worse than the awkward C.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on March 15, 2011, 11:37:12 PM
It's designed to look like a pulp paperback cover of the era, which it's mostly successful at achieving. Even with that in mind, though, it has some design issues.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on March 16, 2011, 12:17:08 AM
true, it would be better to do away with the red block for sure; i just liked the image.  like i said, i've never seen the film, but it seemed to capture a little of what a b-film is like, which is how an imdb user described it as...not sure which is worse, that i judged the cover of a film i had never seen or that i actually trusted an imdb user to help me in that judgement. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pas on March 16, 2011, 05:44:48 AM
Kiss me Deadly's cover is a thouaand times better than the Fanny dans le Metro one.

If not for he blu ray thing I'd say it looks good, though it has little to do wih movie I guess. Huge spoiler on the bottom part though!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on March 16, 2011, 10:20:05 AM
I saw insignificance about 16 years ago and every once and a while it would pop in my head. The problem was i could never remember the title of the film... until now. And now that I know who Nicholas Roeg is, I'm even more excited to see it again. Bad Timing is one of my all time favorite films.

Side note - has anyone noticed that Jim O'Rourke (musician/music producer, was in sonic youth for a bit) named a lot of his albums after Nicholas Roeg films?

here is a great track from the "Insignificance" album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbP8cS8ORiw
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on April 15, 2011, 06:38:54 PM
Life During Wartime doesn't even deserve to be on DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on April 15, 2011, 06:41:51 PM
Word.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on April 15, 2011, 06:55:16 PM
the arbitrariness of life during wartime's inclusion (ifc) makes it that much more infuriating that the president of criterion said they won't be releasing certified copy as he considers it "minor kiarostami."  meanwhile tiny furniture will be getting a release.

glad though that satyajit ray has been inaugurated.  the music room is a great film.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 15, 2011, 07:22:57 PM
Excited about High and Low being issued on blu-ray. :bravo: I bought both editions of the DVD. I'll buy the blu-ray too. Easily my favorite Kurosawa.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on April 15, 2011, 07:48:19 PM
This is all I see when I look at these covers.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi35.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fd179%2Fpolkablues%2F24_BD_box_348x490.jpg&hash=7c7ac418d4135f91eb39bf4f4736b3fc0174cd81)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pas on April 16, 2011, 12:35:36 AM
Exactly. I thought Criterion was above this shit.

Sidenote: I lost a box of DVDs during my move. I think I'll claim insurance. I can't remember how many Criterion blu rays I had. Surely a lot.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2011, 12:41:57 AM
Quote from: Pas on April 16, 2011, 12:35:36 AM
Exactly. I thought Criterion was above this shit.

Sidenote: I lost a box of DVDs during my move. I think I'll claim insurance. I can't remember how many Criterion blu rays I had. Surely a lot.

Blu Ray logo just appears on the wrapping. It doesn't appear on actual cover when you unwrap the DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 16, 2011, 02:55:45 AM
The Music Room (Jalsaghar) is a favorite of mine. I hope they release other Ray films as well. The Apu Trilogy would be the obvious choice, but Charulata, Devi, hell, any other Ray film, would be welcome as well. I've never been able to see any of his documentaries, so I'd love to see those too, even as extras on other films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pas on April 16, 2011, 06:41:28 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on April 16, 2011, 12:41:57 AM
Quote from: Pas on April 16, 2011, 12:35:36 AM
Exactly. I thought Criterion was above this shit.

Sidenote: I lost a box of DVDs during my move. I think I'll claim insurance. I can't remember how many Criterion blu rays I had. Surely a lot.

Blu Ray logo just appears on the wrapping. It doesn't appear on actual cover when you unwrap the DVD.

oh ok, phew. Makes sense.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: martinthewarrior on April 17, 2011, 12:26:43 AM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on April 15, 2011, 06:38:54 PM
Life During Wartime doesn't even deserve to be on DVD.

Yes. This.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on April 27, 2011, 05:48:57 PM
guys, can you watch the following link and tell me what's the song in the background??? I'm sure it's very well known but I just can't remember the damn thing.

it's a vid from artist ralph steadman doing the fear and loathing font title.

http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1838-ralph-steadman-to-the-letter
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Champion Souza on April 27, 2011, 09:17:01 PM
Ghost Song by Jim Morrison
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on May 02, 2011, 10:35:44 PM
Theres some pretty good Verhoeven fake Criterions:

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lk9i8uImfv1qf1yxjo1_500.jpg&hash=947d29ac8d458cc18060fe9867d35e0c1c7dfb2c)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lev68gf7do1qf1yxjo1_500.jpg&hash=f46a56ba4214ae289a6472f1b605c1c2c0f8e668)


some others:

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lcm8mkAJBl1qf1yxjo1_500.jpg&hash=cc82b7a1afdd37938032c6793b4e8898eae21c64)

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfegvmAwTs1qffh4no1_500.jpg&hash=74ede8b3eefd185587806cb406022494f2768439)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on May 03, 2011, 03:12:48 AM
Quote from: Reelist on May 02, 2011, 10:35:44 PM
Theres some pretty good

no there's not.

those are all shit.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on May 05, 2011, 02:45:18 PM
Quote from: squints on May 03, 2011, 03:33:47 AM
you have the worst taste in everything. I'm sorry, but you do.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on May 05, 2011, 03:21:43 PM
The last 2 are funny.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on May 05, 2011, 09:38:30 PM
I would settle for a good real Criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on May 05, 2011, 09:51:35 PM
Quote from: Reelist on May 05, 2011, 09:42:05 PM
Yeah. One real, one fake.

(w/country accent) What in the hell are you sayin'?

You found those here:  http://fakecriterions.tumblr.com/ ?  And you found out about the site from Edgar Wright's recent blog entry:  http://www.edgarwrighthere.com/2011/05/02/fake-criterions-dont/ ?  That happened to me recently as well, and I thought the site was funny enough.  Although they're not good Criterion covers in the sense that they'd make good real covers, they're good in that they're funny and mostly in-jokes.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ldvwz950eA1qffh4no1_500.jpg&hash=07429c64221fb3a1ec17c83a95200c795fb69d0d)
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ld4e9bazv01qd1ucqo1_500.jpg&hash=349f0b86ca6528b9b9b0a8c09686cf10159e0921)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on May 06, 2011, 05:13:01 AM
There is a thread on the auters.com with some actual good ones. That blog sucks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on May 06, 2011, 09:49:54 PM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on May 06, 2011, 05:13:01 AM
There is a thread on the auters.com with some actual good ones. That blog sucks.

Oh...kay.  Woulda probably linked or given an example along with that, but whatever.  I can spell auteurs without you.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OrHowILearnedTo on May 06, 2011, 10:41:43 PM
here you go fucker http://mubi.com/topics/2132
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on May 06, 2011, 10:47:20 PM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on May 06, 2011, 10:41:43 PM
here you go fucker http://mubi.com/topics/2132

Wow there are a ton!  I browsed through and looks like there are plenty of great ones, you were right.  Thanks, asshole.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on May 06, 2011, 11:40:08 PM
Quote from: OrHowILearnedTo on May 06, 2011, 10:41:43 PM
here you go fucker http://mubi.com/topics/2132

This one best represents that thread:

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F11gq547.jpg&hash=a8d31a22d107ed11fb1b784a3adf347c1f086aad)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on May 16, 2011, 02:16:08 PM
Kubrick's The Killing among lots of other good stuff is coming in august (http://www.criterion.com/library/expanded_view?f=1&s=release_date).



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edit: ah, fuck me. well done below
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on May 16, 2011, 02:25:04 PM
More excitement:

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DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION:

•New digital restoration, approved by director Roman Polanski (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
•Two Gangsters and an Island, a 2003 short documentary about the making of Cul-de-sac, featuring interviews with Polanski, producer Gene Gutowski, and cinematographer Gil Taylor
•Interview with Polanski from 1967
•Theatrical trailers
•PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thompson

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•New high-definition digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
•New video interview with producer James B. Harris
•Excerpts of interviews with actor Sterling Hayden from the French television series Cinéma cinémas
•New video interview with film scholar Robert Polito about writer Jim Thompson and his work on The Killing
Restored transfer of Stanley Kubrick's 1955 noir feature Killer's Kiss
•New video appreciation of Killer's Kiss with film critic Geoffrey O'Brien
•Theatrical trailers
•PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film historian Haden Guest and a reprinted interview with Marie Windsor on The Killing

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•New digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Lee Chang-dong and cinematographer Cho Yong-kyu (with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition)
•New interview with Lee
•On the Set of "Secret Sunshine," a video piece featuring interviews with actors Jeon Do-yeon and Song Kang-ho, as well as behind-the-scenes footage
•U.S. theatrical trailer
•New and improved English subtitle translation
•PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Dennis Lim

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*Intimidation
*The Warped Ones
*I Hate But Love
*Black Sun
*Thirst For Love

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•New high-definition digital restoration (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
•Audio commentary by French film scholar James Williams
•Jean Cocteau: Autobiography of an Unknown, a 1984 feature-length documentary
•Video piece from 2008 featuring assistant director Claude Pinoteau on the special effects in the film
•40 Minutes with Jean Cocteau, an interview with the director from 1957
•In Search of Jazz, a 1956 interview with Cocteau on the use of jazz in the film
•La villa Santo-Sospir, a 16 mm color Cocteau film from 1951
•Gallery of images by French film portrait photographer Roger Corbeau
•Raw newsreel footage
•Theatrical trailer
•PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by author Mark Polizzotti, selected Cocteau writings on the film, and an essay on La villa Santo-Sospir by Williams

And what I'm most excited about:
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(no cover yet)
•New high-definition digital restorations of all of Jean Vigo's films: À propos de Nice, Taris, Zéro de conduite, and L'Atalante (with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-ray edition)
•Audio commentaries featuring Michael Temple, author of Jean Vigo
•Alternate shots from À propos de Nice, featuring footage Vigo cut from the film
•Animated tribute to Vigo by filmmaker Michel Gondry
•Ninety-minute 1964 episode of the French television series Cinéastes de notre temps on Vigo, directed by Jacques Rozier
•Conversation from 1968 between filmmakers François Truffaut and Eric Rohmer on L'Atalante
•Les voyages de "L'Atalante," Bernard Eisenschitz's 2001 documentary tracking the history of the film
•Video interview from 2007 with director Otar Iosseliani on Vigo
•New and improved English subtitle translations
•PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by film writers Michael Almereyda, Robert Polito, B. Kite, and Luc Sante

plus Blu-Ray updates:
If...
Battle of Algiers
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on May 16, 2011, 07:40:44 PM
That cover of The Killing looks like a fake cover someone created.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on May 16, 2011, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: Stefen on May 16, 2011, 07:40:44 PM
That cover of The Killing looks like a fake cover someone created.

Yeah, I vaguely remember something where there were a bunch of artists who drew pictures for Criterions that didn't exist, but they weren't doing it as a joke and they were actually really good. I know I saw that image about 3 or 4 months ago somewhere. Probably in this thread.

EDIT:

Yeah, like 10 pages back:

http://criterioncast.com/2010/09/07/all-tomorrows-parties-poster-art-revealed/

I guess these were commissioned by Criterion in the first place and they just really liked that picture. It's a good picture.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on May 16, 2011, 09:15:47 PM
Dammit, I went and tracked it down, then came back and you had already found it.

http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=174.msg296375#msg296375 (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=174.msg296375#msg296375)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: matt35mm on May 16, 2011, 09:35:10 PM
Quote from: polkablues on May 16, 2011, 09:15:47 PM
Dammit, I went and tracked it down, then came back and you had already found it.

http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=174.msg296375#msg296375 (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=174.msg296375#msg296375)


I thought it'd make me seem like an asshole if I just said "it's somewhere on this thread" and just left it at that, as if I were too lazy to at least go back a few pages, so I dug it up. But now that made you waste your time and I still come off as an asshole. I can't win!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 14, 2011, 02:53:45 PM
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more kieslowski on criterion.  pumped about this one.  hopefully the decalogue is around the corner.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on June 14, 2011, 03:01:25 PM
It's definitely three colors.

Red was just added yesterday to the criterion collection on hulu. I'm hoping for a sweet boxset.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 14, 2011, 06:29:44 PM
The original DVD boxset is actually very good. I don't know if I will be updating. Hopefully not.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on June 15, 2011, 09:16:14 AM
Quote from: The Gold Trumpet on June 14, 2011, 06:29:44 PM
The original DVD boxset is actually very good. I don't know if I will be updating. Hopefully not.


It was ok. But I recently watched Double Life on Veronique on blu ray and it hit me I had never actually seen the film for real. The transfer is so colorful and sharp. I used to be under the misguided impression that Kieslowski had a good eye but wasn't a "visual" filmmaker but this was the shitty vhs's and dvd's fault. I expect these blu rays to look spectacular.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 15, 2011, 02:40:19 PM
Haha, I'm looking for encouragement to not have to keep buying blu rays. It involves a lot of rationalization on my part. I'm finding if your determined enough, you can mortgage a livelihood for the sake of awesome blu rays. I thought the DVD boom was tough on my finances, but blu ray sucks even more.

My happy thought is that even though corporations will try, I don't see how anything significantly better than Blu Ray will be made anytime soon. They feel like real collector items.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: edison on June 15, 2011, 09:49:29 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 15, 2011, 10:40:29 PM
3 Women announcement made my day.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on June 15, 2011, 11:21:02 PM
very exciting releases. obviously 3 women but also the phantom carriage, awesome cover too.
when will they get it about that damn "c"?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on June 17, 2011, 03:28:05 PM
Oh man 3 women on blu-ray! I've been waiting for this!

And i just sold my life as a dog on amazon, so this is more incentive to pick it up again.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: P Heat on June 18, 2011, 12:35:34 AM
Three Colors: red is not officially to be release but i like how criterion is giving us obvious hints that it is soon, with the hulu release of the movie which i will be watching soon.

BTW  JUST SAW the criterion HD "bluray" release of Black Moon on hulu for the first time. IT WAS OUTSTANDING!! I don't know why there's a love it or hate it thing to the movie even though its obviously getting more liked now and getting a cult following as said in the criterion site. Its also like the 4th popular in the hulu site.

anyone else seen this?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 27, 2011, 08:42:46 PM
Only today did I realize that Killer's Kiss was going to be a Bonus Feature on The Killing. Is it that lowly that it doesn't merit a cover mention? I think it's terribly underrated - but it's nice to have it thrown in there.

There have been (or soon will be?) non-Criterion Blu-Ray releases of Brazil and Contempt - does this mean they have lost the rights to them?

I had no idea Contempt was OOP until I made a video about it recently. Then looking up info came across the Blu-Ray from last year.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 27, 2011, 08:54:55 PM
They lost their rights to Studio Canal films.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 27, 2011, 09:14:06 PM
Quote from: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 27, 2011, 08:54:55 PM
They lost their rights to Studio Canal films.

Ah, now I kinda remember those announcements from about a year and a half ago.
Contempt isn't actually listed, though several Godard films are.

Brazil still is in print though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 27, 2011, 09:20:24 PM
Contempt is Studio Canal. I don't know where a list of only Studio Canal titles could be found, but here is a long list of oop Criterion titles:
QuoteGrand Illusion
The Killer
Hard Boiled
This is Spinal Tap
Silence of the Lambs
Sid & Nancy
Dead Ringers
Robocop
Alphaville
Flesh for Frankenstein
Blood for Dracula
Nights of Cabiria
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Third Man
The Orphic Trilogy
The Bank Dick
Variety Lights
The Harder They Come
Pygmalion
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Coup de torchon
Diary of a Chambermaid
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
Billy Liar
Le Trou
Rebecca
Spellbound
Notorious
That Obscure Object of Desire
Bob le flambeur
Tokyo Olympiad
Contempt
Straw Dogs
The White Sheik
Diary of a Country Priest
Le Corbeau
A Woman is a Woman
Port of Shadows
Touchez pas au grisbi
The Phantom of Liberty
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Ran
The Tales of Hoffman
Forbidden Games
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Fallen Idol
The Milky Way
Trafic
The Small Back Room
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on June 27, 2011, 09:33:31 PM
What is the general feelings towards them taking back their licenses?
Is it them not allowing Criterion to, or raising the price to a point that Criterion will not pay, or what?

I'm assuming when they release something like the Contempt Blu (if they did, I have no idea who released it) that they are not allowed to use Criterion's extras, so it seems only film fans are hurt, the very people they should be pleasing and catering to.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on June 27, 2011, 10:15:57 PM
For a while I've maintained a list of rumored and/or confirmed forthcoming Criterion titles. Only the ones I have interest in. This list isn't complete or necessarily reliable, but here's what I'm pretty sure is on the distant horizon based on rumor, hearsay, and innuendo:


Domestic / English Language

12 Angry Men (1957)
Badlands (1973)
Caught (1949)
Devils, The (1971)
Following (1998)
Foreign Correspondent (1940)
French Lieutenant's Woman, The (1981)
Game, The (1997)
Ghost World (2001)
Gold Rush, The (1925)
Heartbreak Kid, The (1972)
History is Made at Night (1937)
Immortal Story, The (1968)
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
Love Streams (1984)
Ministry of Fear (1944)
New Leaf, A (1971)
Odd Man Out (1947)
Paranoid Park (2007)
Red River (1948)
Ride in the Whirlwind (1965)
Scanners (1981)
Seconds (1966)
Shanghai Express (1932)
Shivers (1975)
Shooting, The (1967)
Spy in Black, The (1939)
Taking Off (1971)
Thief (1981)
Thin Blue Line, The (1988)
Three Cases of Murder (1955)
Wedding March, The (1928)

   
Foreign

4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days (2007)
Apu Trilogy, The
Conformist, The (1970)
Cruel Story of Youth (1960)
Devil, Probably, The (1977)
Emigrants, The (1971)
Europa '51 (1952)
Europa Europa (1990)
Fellini Roma (1972)
Un Flic (1972)
L'humanite (1999)
Identification of a Woman (1982)
Jour de fete (1949)
Kuroneko (1968)
Life of Jesus, The (1997)
Lil Marleen (1981)
Lovers on the Bridge, The (1991)
Man Escaped, A (1956)
Master of the House (1925)
New Land, The (1972)
La Notte (1961)
Olympia (1938)
Peppermint Frappe (1967)
Rocco and His Brothers (1960)
Satyricon (1969)
Le silence de la mer (1949)
El Sur (1983)
Trial of Joan of Arc, The (1962)
Two Men in Manhattan (1959)
Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The (1964)
Weekend (1967)
World on a Wire (1973)

Bergman

All These Women (1964)
The Devil's Eye (1960)
Dreams (1955)
From the Life of Marionettes (1980)
Lesson in Love, A (1954)
Monika (1953)
Rite, The (1969)
Secrets of Women (1952)
Summer Interlude (1951)

Reissues / New Transfers

Dazed and Confused (1993)
Fugitive Kind, The (1960)
Homicide (1991)
Short Cuts (1993)

Autumn Sonata (1978)
Branded to Kill (1967)
Cria Cuervos (1976)
Cries and Whispers (1972)
Fanny and Alexander (1982)
La Haine (1995)
M. Hulot's Holiday (1953)
Mon Oncle (1958)
Pandora's Box (1929)
Passion of Joan of Arc, The (1928)
Rules of the Game, The (1939)
Le Samourai (1967)
Scenes from a Marriage (1973)
Tokyo Drifter (1966)
Vanishing, The (1988)
Wild Strawberries (1957)


Take this all with a grain of salt.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 27, 2011, 10:21:52 PM
It's actually a very good list. Couldn't find a title I could mount any huge argument against. I've heard most rumored about at sometime and even if some of the titles are beyond Criterion's ability to acquire now, I definitely believe they will eventually be close to getting them. You could also add every Stanley Kubrick film. Warners Brothers is doing its best to quickly milk him on blu ray (to my surprise) so you could see some secondary releases by a company like Criterion coming in the future. Since Warners is now willing to work with Criterion, I believe it's just a matter of time.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 28, 2011, 05:47:27 PM
Quote from: wilderesque on June 27, 2011, 10:15:57 PM
Shanghai Express (1932)

I hope this one soon!  Someone has to release it .....!!!!!......
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on June 29, 2011, 12:41:47 AM
Quote from: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 28, 2011, 05:47:27 PM
Quote from: wilderesque on June 27, 2011, 10:15:57 PM
Shanghai Express (1932)

I hope this one soon!  Someone has to release it .....!!!!!......

That's an old rumor. Goes back to when Criterion first got into DVDs. At the beginning, Criterion was releasing booklets with every new release and even publishing names of future titles in them. I believe Shanghai Express made a few booklets. Of course, it never got released and eventually Criterion stopped the booklets anyways.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on June 29, 2011, 09:14:43 AM
I would like to see badlands and the thin blue line.

If the thin blue line does get a release, they should do a doc on the disc showing how it changed the documentary medium. Often overlooked, it really is the citizen kane of documentaries.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Mr. Merrill Lehrl on June 29, 2011, 12:09:48 PM
Maybe (?) overlooked in Canada. In the US Morris is easily one of the most well-known documentarians. He's an Oscar winner, Ebert celebrates him, he writes for the NY Times, makes magazine covers, etc. The Thin Blue Line is acknowledged as a classic so frequently I'd get sick of hearing about it if I wasn't also a fan.

There are plenty of neglected documentaries but that is not one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on June 30, 2011, 01:08:08 PM
overlooked in it's landmark influence for the contemporary documentary. so many people copied this style, especially for true crime docs.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on July 06, 2011, 01:37:38 PM
Barnes & Noble is having their 50% off Criterion sale on July 12 to August 1st.

So far the only thing I'm getting for sure is The Seventh Seal. And maybe update my Fear & Loathing DVD to the Blu-Ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 06, 2011, 05:45:07 PM
Been waiting for this; those June releases are MINE!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 15, 2011, 05:03:13 PM
Michelangelo Antonioni's 'Identification Of A Woman' Leads Criterion's October Slate

It's the middle of the month, which means the good folks over at the Criterion Collection have lifted the veil on a new batch of releases that are set to hit in October. For those purists of the label who have been decrying some of their more contemporary and/or "populist" choices of late, they will have nothing to complain about as this month is all about the oldies.

Kicking things off, Michelangelo Antonioni completists will be pleased that the director's 1982 film "Identification Of A Woman" is getting a proper release. The minor work in Antonioni's filmography centers on a film director who is casting a film and gets drawn into relationships with two different women. The film apparently notorious for some explicit sexual content and perhaps also known for Vincent Canby's scathing review which caused the film to be dropped by its U.S. distributor. But those looking for extras will be disappointed as this will only contain a booklet with an essay and a reprint of an interview.

Fans of classic cinema have something to look forward to as the pre-code horror flick "Island Of Lost Souls" and the Technicolor epic "The Four Feathers" get booted up in the Collection. The former is an adaptation of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" that stars Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi—and that should really be enough to get you to track this one down. The film will be presented in its uncut theatrical version with the platter loaded with extras including interviews with Devo founding members Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, whose manifesto is rooted in themes from the film; a video conversation with John Landis, Rick Baker and Bob Burns, an audio commentary and more. As for the latter, Zoltán Korda's film is considered one of the best adaptations of A.E.W. Mason's 1902 adventure novel adn this disc will include "A Day at Denham" a short film from 1939 featuring footage of Zoltán Korda on the set of the film.

Japanese horror buffs have a reason to celebrate as Kaneto Shindo's "Kuroneko" gets the Criterion razzle dazzle. The 1968 film is set in a village in war-torn medieval Japan, where a malevolent spirit has been ripping out the throats of traveling samurai. This moody, atmospheric film won't have much in the way of extras but will include an interview with the director.

Finally, Aki Kaurismäki's films with the outrageous Siberian band the Leningrad Cowboy's have been collected into a Eclipse release. The bare bones set will include "Leningrad Cowboys Go America," its sequel "Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses" and the concert film "Total Balalaika Show."

Start saving your pennies...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on July 15, 2011, 10:34:40 PM
fanny & alexander complete boxset on blu ray....
anyone knows is this is coming sometime soon????
im about to buy the damn dvd again....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on July 15, 2011, 11:27:39 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on July 15, 2011, 05:03:13 PM
"Leningrad Cowboys Go America,"

Oh my god.  I have a friend who was obsessed with this movie.  He showed it to me about ten years ago, and all I remember was being drunk on disgusting cheap beer and having no idea what the hell was going on.  I might appreciate it if I watched it again, but I remember being pissed off at him at the time for making me sit through it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 16, 2011, 02:29:43 AM
I thought Children of Paradise would be announced, since it was recently restored (http://www.studiodaily.com/main/technique/tprojects/%EF%BF%BDclair-Makes-4K-Fixes-to-Children-of-Paradise_13287.html). Maybe it will be in the next wave of releases?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 19, 2011, 02:30:12 PM
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Hello Belle de Jour!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on July 19, 2011, 06:51:02 PM
The Music Room Blu-ray (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews54/the_music_room_blu-ray.htm)

This looks phenomenal! Criterion has improved this so much, it looks like a completely different film. This has definitely become a top priority re-watch.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 19, 2011, 08:11:19 PM
^ I can't wait for my copy to arrive. I'm used to watching it on the Columbia Tristar VHS (which was the best available at the time), and the French DVD was crap.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 11, 2011, 04:25:47 PM
The Rules of the Game DVD Sale

We will soon be announcing revised Blu-ray and DVD editions of Jean Renoir's masterpiece The Rules of the Game as part of our November lineup—we are replacing one supplement and creating new packaging.

Our original DVD edition will then be officially out of print. However, at this time we are offering it at a 65% discount from the suggested retail price at Criterion.com. (Use the promotion code REGLE at checkout.) We have a limited supply. We will fulfill orders as soon as we can.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 15, 2011, 03:30:54 PM
Quote from: Alexandro on July 15, 2011, 10:34:40 PM
fanny & alexander complete boxset on blu ray....
anyone knows is this is coming sometime soon????
im about to buy the damn dvd again....

November 8th, Alexandro. Just announced. Also...

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    Restored high-definition digital transfer
    Introduction to the film by Jean Renoir
    Audio commentary written by film scholar Alexander Sesonske and read by filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich
    Version comparison: side-by-side analysis of the film's two endings, and an illustrated study of Renoir's shooting script
    Selected-scene analysis by Renoir historian Christopher Faulkner
    Excerpts from Jean Renoir, le patron: La Règle et l'exception (1966), a French television program directed by Jacques Rivette
    Part one of Jean Renoir, a two-part 1993 BBC documentary by David Thompson
    Video essay about the film's production, release, and later reconstruction
    Jean Gaborit and Jacques Durand discuss their reconstruction and rerelease of the film
    Interviews with Renoir's son and assistant cameraman Alain Renoir, set designer Max Douy, and actress Mila Parély
    Written tributes to the film and Renoir by J. Hoberman, Kent Jones,Paul Schrader, Wim Wenders and others
    Improved English subtitle translation
    Plus: A booklet featuring writings by Sesonske, Renoir, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bertrand Tavernier, and François Truffaut

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    New high-definition digital restorations (with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray editions)
    Three cinema lessons with director Krzysztof Kieślowski
    New interviews with composer Zbigniew Preisner; writer Krzysztof Piesiewicz; and actors Julie Delpy, Zbigniew Zamachowski, and Irène Jacob
    Selected-scene commentary for Blue with actress Juliette Binoche
    Three new video essays, by film writers Annette Insdorf, Tony Rayns, and Dennis Lim
    Kieślowski's student short The Tram (1966) and his fellow student's short from the same year The Face, which features Kieślowski in a solo performance
    Two short documentaries by Kieślowski: Seven Women of Different Ages (1978) and Talking Heads (1980)
    Krzysztof Kieślowski: I'm So-So . . . (1995), a feature-length documentary in which the filmmaker discusses his life and work
    Two multi-interview programs, Reflections on "Blue" and Kieślowski: The Early Years, with film critic Geoff Andrew, Binoche, filmmaker Agnieszka Holland, cinematographer Sławomir Idziak, Insdorf, Jacob, and editor Jacques Witta
    Interviews with producer Marin Karmitz and Witta
    Behind-the-scenes programs for White and Red, and Kieślowski Cannes 1994, a short documentary on Red's world premiere
    Original theatrical trailers
    New and improved English subtitle translations
    PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by critics Colin MacCabe, Nick James, Stuart Klawans, and Georgina Evans, an excerpt from Kieślowski on Kieślowski, and reprinted interviews with cinematographers Sławomir Idziak, Edward Klosinski, and Piotr Sobocinski

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    New high-definition digital restoration (with uncom­pressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)
    Frank Schaffner's 1955 television version, with an introduction by Ron Simon, director of the Paley Center for Media Studies
    "Twelve Angry Men": From Television to the Big Screen, a video essay by film scholar Vance Kapley comparing the Sidney Lumet and Schaffner versions
    Archival interviews with Lumet
    New interview about the director with writer Walter Bernstein
    New interview with Simon about television writer Reginald Rose
    New interview with cinematographer John Bailey in which he discusses cinematographer Boris Kaufman
    Tragedy in a Temporary Town (1956), a teleplay directed by Lumet and written by Rose
    Original theatrical trailer
    PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by writer and law professor Thane Rosenbaum


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on August 15, 2011, 03:54:44 PM
Fairly recently I have come across a kind of Criterion YouTube community. Many people make videos showing their collection, or even things like showing what they found during the recent B&N sale. Does anyone here do anything like that?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on August 15, 2011, 04:23:04 PM
it seems like all they do in " I just bought.." haven't seen any videos though..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on August 15, 2011, 04:39:50 PM
thanks GT.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 15, 2011, 06:27:19 PM
I guess the criterion cover designers just gave up when they realised their covers would be ruined anyway not just by awkward C which could at least adopt the colour scheme of the image but now the blu ray dot of deah.. it explains why blu ray covers are especially poo.

This time you've got the awkward C embedded in one juror's skull and the last juror is now played by the BRDoD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on August 15, 2011, 07:05:06 PM
Have you ever bought a Criterion blu-ray? The blu-ray dot of death is just a sticker on the factory wrapper.

Finally Three Colours is announced.  I hope it coincides with a Barnes & Noble sale. They usually have another one in November, right?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 15, 2011, 07:42:25 PM
Never got one as there's nowhere to get them cheap including shipping to oz.

And yeah I'm only talking about these official images.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on August 15, 2011, 08:01:06 PM
they should do Network over 12 angry men.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: squints on August 15, 2011, 09:08:22 PM
I'd actually like that 12 angry men cover as a poster in my room, only without the penetrating C and blu-ray face mask
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on August 15, 2011, 09:47:13 PM
Oh, they're upgrading Rushmore to blu-ray, too.

This is good news because there are two films I really want to revisit but refuse to until they are on blu-ray and Rushmore is one of them. Punch-Drunk Love is the other.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 15, 2011, 11:37:09 PM
Quote from: socketlevel on August 15, 2011, 08:01:06 PM
they should do Network over 12 angry men.

I doubt they picked one over the other.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on August 16, 2011, 12:13:27 AM
i can't wait for the rules of the game blu ray. long overdue. another meh cover though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on August 16, 2011, 12:41:41 AM
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I know that Rules of the Game is a satire but this new cover makes it look like a madcap British comedy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 01, 2011, 05:53:02 PM
So what's everyone going to pick up during this sale?

I'll go with The Killing, Three Colours trilogy and Rushmore for sure. Thinking about upgrading Dazed & Confused.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: john on November 01, 2011, 06:08:23 PM
I think you're out of luck on Rushmore. Sale ends one day short of it's release.

Definitely gonna pick up Le Cousins, Le Beau Serge, Dazed, and Island of Lost Souls after work. Probably Leningrad Cowboys, as well. The last Ari Kaurismaki set they released, I purchased sight unseen and it's been one of the best Criterion gambles I've taken. If I enjoy this one even half as much, it'll be worth it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on November 01, 2011, 06:26:05 PM
Quote from: john on November 01, 2011, 06:08:23 PM
I think you're out of luck on Rushmore. Sale ends one day short of it's release.

Crap. You're right. CriterionCast said on Twitter that the sale ends on the 22nd (the day Rushmore comes out)http://twitter.com/#!/CriterionCast/status/131064100846452737 (http://twitter.com/#!/CriterionCast/status/131064100846452737) but apparently it ends on the 21st.  :yabbse-angry:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on November 02, 2011, 01:51:00 AM
i wonder why they put rules of the game in 4:3 instead of leaving it at its original aspect ratio(1:37:1). pan and scan on this film seems wrong-- in my opinion it's as much of a landmark for cinematography as citizen kane. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on November 02, 2011, 09:39:09 AM
Quote from: Reinhold on November 02, 2011, 01:51:00 AM
i wonder why they put rules of the game in 4:3 instead of leaving it at its original aspect ratio(1:37:1). pan and scan on this film seems wrong-- in my opinion it's as much of a landmark for cinematography as citizen kane. 

4:3 is 1.33:1. Criterion didn't pan-and-scan it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reinhold on November 05, 2011, 06:40:22 PM
1:33 is slightly thinner than 1.37:1 -- the product description says pan and scan.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: analogzombie on November 15, 2011, 03:01:32 PM
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La Jetee/Sans Soliel Feb 7
Tiny Furniture & Three Outlaw Samurai Feb 14
World on a Wire & Anatomy of a Murder Feb 21
Vanya on 42nd St. Feb 28
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ostrich Riding Cowboy on December 15, 2011, 10:01:57 PM
Uuuuhhhhh: James Carville's face is on a Criterion cover.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on January 04, 2012, 03:03:57 PM
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Criterion Teases 'Being John Malkovich,' 'Y Tu Mama Tambien,' 'Harold & Maude,' 'Quadrophenia' & More In New Year's Clue
Source: Playlist

In what has become an annual tradition, The Criterion Collection has rung in the New Year with a mega-clue posted on Facebook to tease fans of what it has on deck for the coming year. Some of them are titles that have been heavily rumored or already announced, while others are some pleasant surprises. And while Criterion is leaving the guessing to fans until they officially announce the films sometime in the next twelve months, their followers (particularly those at the Criterion Forum) have had a pretty good track record of deciphering the clues.

So, what can we expect? Among the obvious is the already announced re-issue of "A Night To Remember" evidenced by the giant iceberg (though some say it's a wet rock pointing to Wim Wenders' "Pina"). The trio of lovers in an embrace hints at Alfonso Cuaron's "Y Tu Mama Tambien," long rumored to be added to the collection. The old woman on a motorcycle points to Hal Ashby's classic "Harold & Maude" (awesome) while the standalone bike suggests The Who's grand rock opera "Quadrophenia." And let's not forget the honking for Jean-Luc Godard's "Week End" (which was inevitable after sister company Janus re-released the movie to arthouses this year).

The female marionette ties into "Being John Malkovich," while the gravedigger hints at "Shallow Grave" (a great genre movie, but Criterion material?). Meanwhile, the smiling billboard points to the bonkers "Eating Raoul."

Other movies coming down the pike include "My Summer With Monika" (girl lying on top of the car) and the silent "Lonesome" (the Coney Island sign) while the big question mark still to be filled is what is up with the three oysters and the samurai dudes.

Either way, looks like another smashing year from Criterion, so start saving your allowance.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on January 10, 2012, 03:54:20 PM
IF that is BJM, then i'm super happy. I'd love a commentary. not to mention a good 1080p transfer.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on January 13, 2012, 07:29:14 PM
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'Harold & Maude' Leads Criterion's April Slate Of New Releases
Source: Playlist

April come she will, and for Criterion, that means finally getting Hal Ashby's sophomore film into the collection.

The boutique label has unveiled their slate, and as hinted at in their New Year's teaser "Harold & Maude" has now been given the wacky C. If you haven't seen Hal Ashby's classic cult film, then we're kind of jealous, if only so we can relive that experience of seeing it for the first time. But the movie has influenced a host of filmmakers and is pretty much a must-see if you consider yourself a movie fan. It centers around a death obsessed young man (Bud Cort) and his friendship with an eighty (or so) year old woman (Ruth Gordon), and that's all we'll say. Oh yeah, the soundtrack by Cat Stevens is one of the greats. The new edition will boast a commentary from Ashby's biographer and the film's producer, an interview with Yusuf Islam and the whole thing will get rounded out with some essays. And that cover rules.

But worry obscure/foreign film heads, you will be well served too. Avante-garde filmmaker Hollis Frampton gets collected on "A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" bringing together 24 of his films from 1966-1979. Robert M. Young's inaugural Cannes Camera d'Or winnnig "¡Alambrista!" gets spit shined and it will tell the gritty story of a Mexican farmworker who sneaks across the border to California to earn money for his family. This set will be rounded out by Young's short documentary, "Children Of The Field." Keeping with the worker spirit will be "The Organizer" by Mario Monicelli, telling the tale of factory workers in Turin who strike and find an unexpected sympathizer in a professor played Marcello Mastrioanni.

Meanwhile, the Eclipse line will drop "Pearls Of The Czech New Wave," a boxset featuring six films from 1960s Czech cinema. Finally, Yasujiro Ozu's classic "Late Spring" goes hi-def with a Blu upgrade.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Bethie on January 23, 2012, 11:50:21 PM
Harold and Maude <3
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on April 01, 2012, 03:46:37 PM
Best April Fool's of all time!

http://www.criterion.com/films/28373-kindergarten-cop

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I would buy a special edition of this movie. I have seen it in on cable dozens of times.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on April 01, 2012, 04:03:39 PM
You can tell it's an April Fools joke because it's a well-designed Criterion cover.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on April 01, 2012, 05:31:31 PM
Kurosawa when he visited the set.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: mogwai on April 02, 2012, 02:04:09 AM
You can tell Arnie had a masterpiece going on. You can tell Kurosawa is cleary pissed off.

Y'all can tell that this post is not quite funny.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on April 16, 2012, 03:45:17 PM
The Criterion Collection Unveils 'Le Havre' & Reboots Whit Stillman & Jim Jarmusch Titles In Blu For July
Source: Playlist

Summer is around the corner which means that with the cold weather a distant memory, people are going to want to spend their time outside in the sun and warmth while it lasts. Which likely means less time sitting at home watching movies. So perhaps with that in mind, The Criterion Collection is keeping it easy on the new titles for July, but they do have one new offering, a box set and healthy handful of Blu-Ray reboots.

Kicking things off, Aki Kaurismaki's delightful, humane, charming and utterly moving "Le Havre" is getting the wacky C stamp along with some pretty gorgeous artwork. The film about one man's attempt to help a young illegal immigrant from Africa find passage to England was one of the best films from 2011, a touching observation on the power of community and human connection. The film arrives with a decent set of extras including interviews with the cast, video of the Cannes press conference and more. Either way, if you missed it, this should be on your list.

The only other brand new title is a boxset, with Criterion packaging up three films by Jean Grémillon, a lesser known contemporary of folks like Henri-Georges Clouzot, Marcel Carné and Jean Renoir. The filmmaker directed over fifty movies in a wide range of genres, and these will give viewers a glimpse at two romantic dramas -- "Remorques" and "Le Ciel Est A Vous" -- and one tragicomedy, "Lumiere D'Ete." As this will be in the Eclipse line, there are no extras.

Finally, some pretty great films get some hi-def upgrades. Robby Muller's gorgeous cinematography in Jim Jarmusch's fantastic "Down By Law" will look even better in Blu, in the dusted off release which will port over all the extras from the DVD version. It is a sad and beautiful world. Whit Stillmans's "Metropolitan" and "Last Days Of Disco" also go Blu, again with all the extras you know and love. And if you want to know how we really feel about those films, check out our retrospective of his work here.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: chere mill on May 15, 2012, 02:30:48 PM
fantastic line up of criterion releases for august.

http://www.criterion.com/library/expanded_view?f=1&s=release_date (http://www.criterion.com/library/expanded_view?f=1&s=release_date)

i have been anticipating the announcement of rosetta for a long time as it is one of my very favorite films. la promesse makes for a great dardennes double feature. and weekend finally gets the release it richly deserves.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on May 18, 2012, 04:43:52 PM
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On the Waterfront
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on June 14, 2012, 04:46:01 PM
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!!!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 72teeth on June 14, 2012, 04:50:42 PM
 :shock:  no way...

tell me my fandom is blinding me from seeing any other titles this image may reference 

or...

Holy Fucking Nuts!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: chere mill on June 14, 2012, 05:05:46 PM
sunday bloody sunday?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on June 14, 2012, 09:14:15 PM
^^ has to be, the image name is wackysunday, but I got to admit that I thought the same...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on June 18, 2012, 05:53:41 PM
David Fincher's 'The Game' Gets The Criterion Treatment In September Along With 'Eating Raoul' & More
Source: Playlist

Long rumored and wished for, "The Game" is finally getting the special edition treatment the rest of David Fincher's films have, joining the director's "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button" in The Criterion Collection. That's right, this September your wallet is going to get a little bit lighter when the refreshed film becomes available from the boutique label.

So, what are you gonna get for the dollars you drop on this? Besides a newly restored transfer, the meaty part of the extras is an audio commentary, previously only available on the Region 2 edition of the DVD, featuring Fincher, Harry Savides, Michael Douglas, screenwriters John Brancato and Michael Ferris, digital animation supervisor Richard "Dr." Baily, production designer Jeffrey Beecroft, visual effects supervisor Kevin Haug, and visual effects producer Robyn D'Arcy. Damn. There's also an hour's worth of fresh behind-the-scenes footage and film-to-storyboard comparisons for four of the film's major set pieces, with commentary; an alternate ending, and more. If you haven't seen the film since it was released, there's no better way to reacquaint yourself than with this Criterion edition.

Also coming in September? Well, how about two films by legendary French filmmaker Marcel Carné? First up, Criterion is giving the dazzling "Children Of Paradise" an upgrade to Blu-ray and are bringing, for the first time, the fantasy "Les visiteurs du soir" to both formats. The film follows two emissaries of the devil, disguised as minstrels, who plan to spread heartbreak and suffering, but fall in love instead. Sounds fantastic. Not much in the way of extras for this one -- there's a documentary on the making of the film -- but having this movie even available is good enough.

Cult film fans will be pleased to see Paul Bartel's bonkers, hard-to-describe, but totally hilarious and unforgettable "Eating Raoul" getting the wacky C. The satirical, slapstick comedy about cannibalism (among other things) will be coming with two short films from Bartel -- "The Secret Cinema" and "Naughty Nurse" -- a commentary, a gag reel (awesome), archival interviews, a brand new documentary about the making of the film, and more. But that's not the only bit of obscurity coming from Criterion in September as the Eclipse will unveil a box set containing three of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer's oddball movies: "Maidstone," "Wild 90" and "Beyond The Law." No extras, but the movies themselves should be more than enough.

Finally, for all you neo-realist fans out there, Vittorio De Sica's stone cold classic and heartbreaking "Umberto D." is getting the Blu-ray treatment at long last. All the same extras, but now with the film delivered in dazzling 1080p.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on June 23, 2012, 12:13:03 AM
been waiting for this for a while, it was one of the last criterion laser discs, right before dvd. i really like the cover art as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 16, 2012, 06:22:15 PM
'Rosemary's Baby,' 'Forgiveness Of Blood,' 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' Go Criterion In October
Source: Playlist

It looks like The Criterion Collection has something extra special for your trick or treat bag this Halloween, as the company unveiled their October slate, and it's a great one.

Kicking things off, Roman Polanski's stone cold horror classic "Rosemary's Baby" gets the wacky C with a fresh edition on DVD and Blu-Ray. In addition to boasting a brand new restoration, the disc will feature new interviews with Polanski, Mia Farrow, and producer Robert Evans. Even more, there will be "Komeda, Komeda," a feature-length documentary on the life and work of jazz musician and composer Krzysztof Komeda, who scored the film. If you haven't seen this tale of paranoia and the occult, do yourself a favor, and buy it blind. You will not be disappointed.

From the late '60s into the early '70s, underrated director John Schlesinger's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" will hit shelves on DVD and Blu. The followup to the director's groundbreaking "Midnight Cowboy," the film is a chronicle of a middle aged doctor and a divorcée who are both sleeping with the same artist. Oh, the '70s. The meat of the extras here are new and archival interviews with Schlesinger, actor Murray Head, DoP Billy Williams, production designer Luciana Arrighi, writer William J. Mann, and photographer Michael Childers, Schlesinger's longtime partner.

Next up, one of The Playlist's Best Films Of 2012...So Far gets "the treatment" with Joshua Marston's "The Forgiveness Of Blood" entering the collection and both formats. The film takes place in Albania where traditional methods for dealing with disputes between neighbors clash with an evolving, slowly progressing society, in a powerful look at familial responsibility. It's an excellent film and we're glad to see Marston get the recognition the film truly deserved on its theatrical release, and hopefully a brand new audience will find it on home video. The disc will include an audio commentary, rehearsal and audition footage as well as, "Acting Close to Home," a discussion between Marston and actors Refet Abazi, Tristan Halilaj, and Sindi Laçej, and "Truth on the Ground," featuring new and on-set interviews with Mezey, Abazi, Halilaj, and Laçej.

The Eclipse line adds a new collection with "Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures," highlighting three popular, over the top, 1940s costume dramas from the British production company during an era when realism was king. The set will include "The Man In Grey," "Madonna Of The Seven Moons" and "The Wicked Lady." DVD only folks.

Finally, Wong Kar-Wai's gorgeous and shatteringly romantic "In The Mood For Love" gets an upgrade to BluRay.
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Post by: MacGuffin on August 15, 2012, 05:00:30 PM
Director's Cut Of 'Heaven's Gate' Leads Criterion's November Lineup; Jean Luc Godard's 'Weekend' Also Coming
Source: Playlist

Every December, Criterion usually ends of the new year quietly, with not much of in the way of new releases. But they are making sure you'll be able to buy the cinephile in your life the best Christmas presents(s) ever, as their November lineup is, to put it politely, fucking epic.

As was teased just a couple of weeks ago, the company is bringing the newly restored, 216 minute director's cut of Michael Cimino's (in)famous "Heaven's Gate" to DVD and BluRay. The massive 1980 flop, which unofficially marked the end of the '60s and '70s golden era of auteur-driven American filmmaking, is often cited as a prime example of directorial hubris and excess. But the film's critical standing has slowly been raised over the past few decades, and with a Venice screening on the horizon, followed by this Criterion release, folks will be able to assess the film all over again. So what will it contain?

Well besides the film itself, it will have brand new interviews with Cimino, Kris Kristofferson, soundtrack arranger/performer David Mansfield and 2nd AD on the film Michael Stephenson, and they'll likely have fascinating insight into the troubled production on the movie. There will also be "The Johnson County War" about the real life incident that inspired the film, along with trailers, TV spots and more. Yeah, just put this one under the tree for us already.

If that isn't epic enough for you, how about three films from Pier Paolo Pasolini? Criterion is bringing his Trilogy Of Life -- "The Decameron," "The Canterbury Tales" and "Arabian Nights" -- in one box that will be stuffed with extras including essays, interviews, and multiple documentaries. Damn.

And the epic trend continues, of a sort, with Jean Luc Godard's "Weekend" finally making a long awaited return to home video in North America. One of the legendary filmmaker's must see films, it won't be packing much in the way of bonus material besides archival bits and bobs, but this is one you can't miss.

And damn, there's even more. Criterion has all you Japanese horror buffs covered, as through their Eclipse line, they'll be dropping "When Horror Came Shochiku." This was the production production company for more serious pictures from guys like Kenji Mizoguchi and Yasujiro Ozu, but when they dipped their toes in genre fare, the results were off the wall. "The X From Outer Space," "Goke, Body Snatcher From Hell," "The Living Skeleton" and "Genocide" will be bundled together for your pleasure.
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Post by: InTylerWeTrust on August 15, 2012, 05:08:38 PM
Yay!.... Heaven's gate!



Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pwaybloe on August 15, 2012, 05:37:51 PM
Yeah, I was excited about that one, too.  It's an extremely underrated movie. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on August 16, 2012, 01:44:10 PM
Quote from: Playlist
Every December, Criterion usually ends of the new year quietly, with not much of in the way of new releases.

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Post by: InTylerWeTrust on August 16, 2012, 01:51:31 PM
^^^


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Post by: Fernando on August 30, 2012, 05:12:28 PM
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anyone knows what is this?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 30, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Stolen from Criterion Forum: "It's the Qatsi Trilogy... three caught Cs."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 17, 2012, 07:24:55 PM
Christopher Nolan's 'Following' Gets Criterion Treatment, 'Qatsi' Trilogy, 'Purple Noon' & More Coming In December
Source: Playlist

Yes, Christopher Nolan has now been minted with the wacky C. Everyone's favorite boutique label has unveiled their December slate, and as usual, they play it quiet at the end of the year, but there are more than enough highlights to make the cinephile on your Christmas list happy.
So let's get to Nolan's debut film, "Following," which will get a fresh reissue. While it has been widely available on DVD, devotees of the director will want to pick this up as it will boast a fresh new transfer as supervised by Nolan, as well as the commentary with the director that we're guessing has been ported over. But there will also be a new interview with Nolan along with the chronological version of the film, a comparison of three scenes to script, the director's short "Doodlebug" and more. It will make a great two-fer with the likely "The Dark Knight Rises" release also in December.

Next up, if you're looking for something a bit trippier, Godfrey Reggio's "Qatsi" trilogy will do the trick. Presented in a box set, Criterion brings together "Koyaanisqatsi," "Powaqqatsi" and "Naquoyqatsi," the trio of films that explored life on this planet from a variety of angles. And this thing is extra packed. Among the highlights is the 40-minute demo version of "Koyaanisqatsi," complete with a score by Allen Ginsberg. There is also the short "Anima Mundi" scored by frequent collaborator Philip Glass, interviews, making-of vidoes and many more. If you want to give that home entertainment unit a workout, this is the way to go.

Meanwhile, for those looking to reach a bit further back, Rene Clement's sunny sizzler "Purple Noon" is also getting the treatment. As folks already know, this is the first book by Patricia Highsmith to be adapated into a movie, and essentially, it's the first version of "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Alain Delon plays the American with designs on a other man and a different life and he turns in  a performance worth remembering. As for extras, there's just a few interviews, but this is one you'll want to have on your shelf.

Last, Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" gets an update from Criterion's already stellar 3 disc-set DVD set to a 2 disc BluRay. Both versions of the movie -- Gilliam's final cut and the 94 minute studio version -- will appear, along with in depth documentaries and more. If you don't have it already, it's definitely worth picking up.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on September 20, 2012, 04:12:45 PM
I initially misread it as Purple Rain. I suppose Purple Noon will have to do, though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on October 15, 2012, 03:02:59 PM
Criterion's January Line-Up Includes Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much,' Wim Wenders' 'Pina' & A Lot Of Blu
Source: Playlist

Once you've spent Grandma's Christmas money and overdosed on holiday turkey, January might be a rough month in more ways than one. So Criterion is going a bit easier on you to kick off the New Year, though there are still enough titles that will prove to be enticing for any money left on gift cards you might have kicking around.

The boutique label will be dropping Alfred Hitchcock's original 1934 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (which he remade in 1956 with James Stewart) and as usual, extras abound. Geeks will be pleased to find an extra with none other than Guillermo del Toro talking about the film, along with the usual grab bag of stuff including a commentary, an excerpt of François Truffaut's famed interviews with Hitchock, another extensive interview with the filmmaker and more. Kidnapping and spies collide and also? Peter Lorre, who always rules.

Criterion will also start off the year with their first 3D release thanks to Wim Wenders' celebrated dance doc "Pina." It will arrive on DVD, but those of you wanting three dimensions, a Blu-ray combo pack will also be available. Deleted scenes, commentary, behind-the-scenes footage and more will be featured.

As for the rest of January? It's re-releases, mostly. Volker Schlondorff's "The Tin Drum" returns with a brand new restoration while Andrei Tarkovsky's "Ivan's Childhood" and Monte Hellman's "Two Lane Blacktop" get upgraded to Blu.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on November 01, 2012, 11:53:16 AM
Criterion made a halloween costume contest, here's the 15 finalist.

Facebook link. (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152258809965565.937662.24856820564&type=1)


some of those are really good....
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on December 17, 2012, 04:20:31 PM
Criterion Adds Terrence Malick's 'Badlands,' Robert Bresson's 'A Man Escaped,' Fritz Lang & More For March 2013 Released

Going on spring break this year?Well, you might want to shorten the trip or dip into the budget, because Criterion is coming for you in March full throttle with an auteur heavy line up, led by the one and only Terrence Malick.

While the director remains in the shadows, refusing to discuss his films, The Criterion Collection is probably the next best thing. Following "Days Of Heaven," and rumored for a while, the boutique label is finally bringing Malick's debut feature "Badlands" to the collection. Sorry, no director's commentary, but you will get a documentary on the making of the film with stars Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek, along with production designer Jack Fisk. Editor Billy Weber will talk about cutting the picture, Edward Pressman will discuss producing, and you'll be able to gaze at the newly restored movie and toss out your battered bare bones WB disc.

Meanwhile, Playlist fave Robert Bresson's "A Man Escaped" gets the wacky C. The thrilling jailbreak film (which, as always, is about so much more) will come packed with a documentary, vintage TV special, visual essays and much more. And speaking of thrillers, Fritz Lang's "Ministry Of Fear" gets the bare bones treatment, but that shouldn't dissaude you from checking out the WWII set picture. In short these two would make a great pair in your shopping bag.

Charlie Chaplin's late career, starkly black comedy "Monsieur Verdoux" is getting spruced up and it's a must see for anyone who wants to see a different side of the silent era comedian. Chaplin plays a man who murders rich women for their money to support his family, and as you might imagine, the picture plays heavily on his own image. And it will come with lots of extras including a 2003 program about the film, a documentary, video essay and much more.

Finally, getting Blu-Ray upgrades are Powell & Pressburgers's "The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp" and the stone cold classic "The Blob."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 17, 2012, 07:04:24 PM
I'm so horny.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Kellen on December 17, 2012, 07:24:27 PM
I'll still be purchasing it because it's one of my favorite films but I'm not really a fan of the Badlands cover

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Post by: jenkins on December 17, 2012, 08:01:40 PM
Another all-genre snoozer month of obvious classics.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 17, 2012, 09:52:34 PM
i hope you go blind.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 17, 2012, 09:56:33 PM
I hope I go partially blind and miss your burnt-out-cinephile-who-clings-to-the-obvious posts.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 17, 2012, 10:03:53 PM
as long as it means you can't type your desperately esoteric cries for approval.  but i'd rather you just went blind.  also, cancer.  of the dick.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 17, 2012, 10:09:28 PM
Dude. Come on. Let's keep it on the movies, please.

The Internet is stupid and ugly. We know it. Is that this place? Doesn't seem like it, overall.

Confess a bias here. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Cause I don't like the same movies???
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on December 17, 2012, 10:29:54 PM
Yikes. Let's not start wishing cancer on people. Future posts like that will be deleted.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 17, 2012, 10:49:51 PM
will the same rule apply to all terminal illnesses?

trash, my initial comment was a fairly stock response (one might say obvious) to a generalized dismissal of widely regarded classics, and if it wasn't clear it was meant for comedic effect then i strongly recommend hanging out with more affable people.  your defensive retort was clearly an attempt at a personal dig and so i responded in the only way i thought was appropriate.  to wish a slow, painful death upon you. 

i'm a facetious person.  i'm also more than willing to exchange unpleasantries with anyone, but not if they're going to go crying the moment i bring up cancer.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 17, 2012, 11:01:55 PM
like, come on. COME ON. let's cut the deck, my friend.

if i seemed dismissive toward the movies (which, actually, think I do, I see that), apologies. it's the movies i care about.

in that sense, criterion is great for the 'burbs, and for 'collectors' and like people who tell people to go blind.

other people plain and pure want to see a distributor raise hell, just like they want to see moviemakers raise hell. i'm talking about me, of course. i'm talking about pushing cinema. i don't think it's very very important for criterion to reissue classics on blu-ray. classics are classics. i think we need daring distributors who care about more than popular regard.

i'm not an objectivist, i'm an artist. that means i'm an idiot too, let's be real. i disregard data, or whatever. no offense.

but come on. you went overboard to appear cool. let's talk movies. please! sorry if i ignited this crap.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on December 17, 2012, 11:25:54 PM
Quote from: samsong on December 17, 2012, 10:49:51 PM
will the same rule apply to all terminal illnesses?

At least stick to funny ailments.  Like anal fissures, or hysterical pregnancy.

An example:
"I hope anyone who's not excited about 'A Man Escaped' on Blu-Ray comes down with water-elf disease."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 17, 2012, 11:33:25 PM
dick cancer seemed pretty funny to me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Stefen on December 18, 2012, 03:18:28 AM
Dick Cancer is only funny when it's supposed to be Don Quixote but gets typo'd and auto-corrected in a Playlist article that was written on an iPhone.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 18, 2012, 06:11:38 PM
In the dawn of a new day the whole thing seems kind of like unnecessary, to me. My personal boredom with recycled releases doesn't have a relation with the merits of the movies themselves, of course, just as samsong's words don't have an influence on the condition of my penis.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: BB on December 18, 2012, 07:06:56 PM
Quote from: trashculturemutantjunkie on December 18, 2012, 06:11:38 PM
...just as samsong's words don't have an influence on the condition of my penis.

That's what you think.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 18, 2012, 07:15:19 PM
You're right, there's a contradiction here. His words totally got a rise out of me.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on January 15, 2013, 06:45:26 PM
'Repo Man' & Laurence Olivier's 'Richard III' Lead Criterion's April Slate
Source: Playlist

This spring, The Criterion Collection have both cult and classic movies on their mind, and their newly announced April slate will have for something for fans of either category -- or both.
Kicking things off, Alex Cox's "Repo Man" finally arrives after being rumored for quite some time. The Emilio Estevez and Harry Dean Stanton starring flick uses a journey between a repo man and a young punk he takes under his wing to delve into Los Angeles and '80s America. The Criterion disc will come stacked with extras including commentary, interviews, deleted scenes and even the edited TV version, supervised by Cox. But oddly enough, there's not much about the soundtrack, though we guess that's what former Born Against member Sam McPheeters will cover in his essay.

For those looking for something a bit more high brow, Laurence Olivier's "Richard III" will get the wacky C. What is there to really say about this? The legend produced, starred and directed it, lined up a great cast -- Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, and Claire Bloom -- and shot the thing in VistaVision and Technicolor. The supplements are the standard commentary, interview, behind-the-scenes stuff, but most notable is a 12 minute trailer for the movie with Olivier, producer Alexander Korda, the cast and crew and much more.

Also arriving: Teinosuke Kinugasa's Academy Award winning "Gate Of Hell," an epic tale about a twelfth-century Japanese imperial warrior who falls for a lady-in-waiting, who even after he discovers she is married, goes to extreme lengths to win her love. Meanwhile, French comedy master Pierre Etaix gets a boxset featuring five of his films. Speaking of box sets, over on the Eclipse line "The Human Condition" helmer Masaki Kobayashi gets a set dedicted to four of his searing post WWII dramas.

Lastly, you can upgrade your copy of David Cronenberg's "Naked Lunch" as it goes Blu.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on January 15, 2013, 09:18:19 PM
Did my pants just get tighter or is Repo Man coming out on criterion?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: socketlevel on January 16, 2013, 01:39:09 PM
Quote from: Reelist on January 15, 2013, 09:18:19 PM
Did my pants just get tighter or is Repo Man coming out on criterion?

It's funny, I must have rewatched this a month ago, and I was very disappointed. There is some great stuff in it, and it was pioneering in it's day, but I couldn't help but be underwhelmed.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on January 16, 2013, 03:01:28 PM
I think Repo Chick managed to reach back through time and make Repo Man that much worse by association.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on January 16, 2013, 04:25:52 PM
THERE'S A REPO CHICK?!?!?!?!?





hold all my calls.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 16, 2013, 06:41:01 PM
i think you gotta love the intent. alex cox movies in general don't hold up. like they're just not very well put together. the guy's strengths weren't craft related. and production value standards are higher now. i worry about older lowbudge movies. they're tough to show modern audiences. for kinda understandable reasons.

i saw straight to hell returns with an alex cox q&a and the whole evening was kind of damaged and depressing. i'm not ready to go back.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on January 16, 2013, 11:18:38 PM
I never got into Alex Cox, but I just found out about his movie Highway Patrolman (1991) (http://www.fandor.com/films/highway_patrolman) which looks fucking awesome. Have either of you seen this one?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 19, 2013, 02:48:59 PM
haven't seen it/agree it looks sweet
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on February 15, 2013, 05:14:07 PM
Criterion's May Slate Includes '3:10 To Yuma,' Haskell Wexler's 'Medium Cool,' Mike Leigh's 'Life Is Sweet' & More

Saddle up, because Criterion has dropped the veil on the May releases and they've got a couple of gunslinging classics to share, along with some works from a couple auteurs and much more. So let's dive in.

First off, Delmar Davies gets a nice hat tip as both "3:10 To Yuma" and "Jubal" are getting stamped with the C. The former is probably the best known of the pair (partially due to remake by James Mangold in 2007 starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale) about a mild mannered rancher who brings a wanted outlaw to the train station. This disc will carry a high-def transfer, but not much else in the way of extras. Same goes for "Jubal," about a cattleman who becomes the centerpiece in a roiling drama on a ranch. But hell, two movies with Glenn Ford shoud be enough to please anyway.

Meanwhile, cinematographer Haskell Wexler's directorial feature debut "Medium Cool" gets the deluxe treatment. The film follows a cameraman (Robert Forster) who has an eye on the shifting tides of '70s America, and this one comes loaded with two audio commentaries, a documentary, interviews and more. And in keeping with gritty realism, though a bit more lighthearted, Mike Leigh's "Life Is Sweet" will arrive as well, boasting a new commentary and a few more odds and ends. It's the first of his films about working class folks that broke out in a big way, and it's worth tracking down.

Finally, toss out that "Band Of Outsiders" DVD you have, because that just got upgraded to BluRay dawg. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Neil on February 15, 2013, 05:30:13 PM
I'm sure most of you are aware of this, but for V-day Hulu plus is free until the 18th (i think). I'm not entirely sure if you have to enter a card or anything because I've had hulu+ for a little bit, but anyhow, the 800+ Criterion films are free to view, so it's at least worth looking into..
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 17, 2013, 11:30:36 AM
Quote from: Neil on February 15, 2013, 05:30:13 PM
I'm sure most of you are aware of this, but for V-day Hulu plus is free until the 18th (i think). I'm not entirely sure if you have to enter a card or anything because I've had hulu+ for a little bit, but anyhow, the 800+ Criterion films are free to view, so it's at least worth looking into..

You don't need anything for a lot of them. I've taken advantage of it to finally see an Ophuls film (La Ronde), L'Atalante, Tokyo Story, and a Kurosawa crime film (Stray Dog). Everything doesn't appear to be on there though. After watching all these black and white films I wanted a color action film to watch late and keep me awake. Browsing through the titles I came across The Hit and it looked interesting. Either I am unable to find it or it's not there.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 17, 2013, 02:18:02 PM
which, by the way, only recently did i browse the criterion titles on hulu

holy shit

like, how long have they been stockpiling these fuckers? i was blown away. like they got

a movie that's apparently about a dude who can't choose between two women but definitely loves his cat, titled, yes, a cat, two women, and one man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274686/)
shôhei imamura's first movie stolen desire (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052016/), which "alternates highlights of kabuki theatre with strip shows."
a keisuke kinoshita delinquent youth movie named the rose on his arm (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049821/)
a kon ichikawa movie about an older dude married to a younger girl, and he can't get hard unless he watches his wife fuck another younger dude, or at least that's what it sounds like happens in odd obsession (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052957/)
an eric rohmer documentary about female coeds called a modern coed (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209453/)
a robert rossellini movie called the machine that kills bad people (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040559/) about a photographer whose camera is gifted powers by a demon
masahiro shinoda's debut movie one way ticket to love (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054143/) that's romances set in a nightclub --- shinoda's movies sound sweet (killers on parade (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054107/), youth in fury (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053989/))
a movie about a painter who sells his soul for success, from 1943 and called la main du diable  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035017/)
a fucking movie about a 13yo girl who becomes obsessed with godard's vivre se vie!!, emporte-moi  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0148103/)

just examples.
maybe all you people knew this and i just wasted my time.
i'm really excited,
will be visiting this friend more often. yesterday we watched beware of a holy whore (i didn't even mentioned all the fassbinders they have!) and roger vadim's don juan (or if don juan were a woman) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069990/) and the strip scenes from plucking the daisy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049182/) and about thirty amazing minutes of hollis frampton's zorns lemma (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131149/)

anyway,
excited

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on February 18, 2013, 08:38:51 AM
fucking hell you just made me excited about discovering old movies again.

i was in a rut of watching my favourites.

time to replenish!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on March 18, 2013, 04:48:01 PM
Criterion Brings 'Shoah,' Classic Silent 'Safety Last!,' Sci-Fi 'Things To Come' & More In June
Source: Playlist

While the summer season for movie buffs generally means sitting down with a giant bucket of popcorn and preparing your eyeballs and eardrums to pushed to their human limits and beyond, The Criterion Collection is banking that folks might want a little more substance. Okay, a lot more substance.

The boutique label dropped their slate for June today and standing tall among them is Claude Lanzmann's epic, nine-hour-plus Holocaust documentary "Shoah." Remarkable not just for its length, the film is built solely on survivor testimony, utilizing absolutely zero archival footage, but it's no less powerful in its document of that horrific time. Criterion's set will be generous as well, including three more of Lanzmann's films -- "A Visitor from the Living" (1999), "Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m." (2001) and "The Karski Report" (2010) -- among the extras that will feature interviews, conversations and more.

But if you need pure escape, it doesn't get much better than silent comedian Harold Lloyd and his seminal "Safety Last!" (aka the one where that guy hangs off the clock). The classic will be coming packed with extras including the shorts "Take a Chance" (1918), "Young Mr. Jazz" (1919), and "His Royal Slyness" (1920) -- when commentaries for these as well as the feature presentation -- optional soundtrack options, full length documentary "Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius," and much more.

Continuing with some escapism is H. G. Wells, producer Alexander Korda, and designer and director William Cameron Menzies' "Things To Come." The 1936 sci-fi film presents a terrifying vision of the future in an ambitious and audacious picture for the time. Extras include a commentary, interviews and more. You can grab the disc or just watch the movie on Hulu Plus.

But if you want to get back to the serious, Czeck filmmaker František Vlácil's "Marketa Lazarová" should fit the bill. Considered one of the best films the country has ever produced, the tale of the battle between two rival clans is used to explore a variety of social and religious issues. It will come with a handful of interviews to give some bang for the buck.

Lastly, Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" will go Blu, so save up your pennies guys 'n gals.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on March 29, 2013, 02:11:07 PM
Dear Criterion collectors,

We wanted to let you know that the following titles are going out of print effective March 31:

Army of Shadows

Le cercle rouge

Le doulos

Last Year at Marienbad

Léon Morin, Priest

Mafioso

We have limited stock on hand, and will be selling copies through the 31st, while supplies last. As in the past, we hope to relicense the films so that they can rejoin the collection sometime in the future.

Sincerely,
The Criterion Collection
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on May 15, 2013, 03:52:51 PM
Lubitsch's 'To Be Or Not To Be,' Frankenheimer's 'Seconds,' Early Fassbinder Lead Awesome August Criterion Line Up

It's that time of the month again: the time when I have to be locked in the padded room of the Playlist offices for fear of what the moon might turn me into. But also, it's time for Criterion to unveil their latest month of releases -- in this case for August. And boy, have they got some treats in store.

Headlining the releases: the Criterion Collection debut of Ernst Lubitsch's solid-gold classic "To Be Or Not To Be." The unfathomably great comedy, starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard as actors in occupied Warsaw, is hitting on both DVD & Blu-Ray with a new 2K trasnfer, an audio commentary, a French-made documentary on Lubitsch, and two radio episodes. It'll be hitting your doormats on August 27th. Because you've already ordered it, right?

Also big, exciting news, and also new to the Collection, is John Frankenheimer's unsettling sci-fi mindbender "Seconds," starring Rock Hudson, the release will feature a 4K restoration, John Frankenheimer's commentary, a tribute to the film by Alec Baldwin (?!), a new documentary, a visual essay, and an interview with Frankenheimer from 1971. Shut up and take my money, Criterion. It lands on August 13th.

We're also getting two Satyajit Ray pictures to add to the ever-growing number of the Indian master's pictures in the collections: 1963's "The Big City," and 1964's "Charulata." Both films are loaded with extras, with the former even including a bonus feature film, 1965's "The Coward." They're released on August 20th.

The last brand new release comes on August 27th; a box set of early films by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, including "Love Is Colder Than Death," "Katzelmacher," "Gods of the Plague," "The American Soldier," and "Beware Of A Holy Whore." Want to know more about them? Check out our extensive Fassbinder retrospective right here. And finally, Max Ophuls' "The Earrings of Madame de..." gets an overdue upgrade to Blu-Ray, featuring an introduction by Paul Thomas Anderson. Awesome. Order them all over at the Criterion site.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on June 18, 2013, 10:36:28 PM
September Criterion Titles Include 3 Films By Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman & 'La Cage Aux Folles'

It's that time of year again, where weekend after weekend brings more cities being destroyed in louder and louder fashion on the big screen. But fret not, Criterion has just the sustenance you need to survive. The famed distribution label has released their schedule for September and it includes some new additions and a few reissues.

On the new front is a set of three films by Italian neorealist Roberto Rossellini that all star Ingrid Bergman. Included in the set are "Stromboli," "Europe '51" and "Journey To Italy." All three films of course will feature extensive bonus features including a short film Rossellini completed with Bergman between "Stromboli" and "Europe '51" called "The Chicken."

Also new to the Criterion Collection is the 1978 French comedy, "La Cage Aux Folles." It's perhaps most famous at this point for spawning both a Broadway musical and the Mike Nichols-helmed 1996 remake "The Birdcage." Don't let that scare you away though, the original is still just as funny and potent as it was when it became an arthouse hit in 1978.

And for those of you looking to upgrade from your DVDs, Criterion is reissuing the John le Carré-adaptation "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold," Richard Linklater's seminal "Slacker," and another Ingmar Bergman title "Autumn Sonata" on fancy pants Blu-ray.

All titles will be available in September so start saving up that money. And a little tip for you readers strapped for cash, you can sell your plasma for more than regular blood donations and more often.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on June 19, 2013, 02:22:43 AM
Will these people never release 'City Lights'?  It's on hulu+, but no dvd release.  I'll be damned if I'm paying eighty bucks for a shit copy. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 09, 2013, 05:49:13 PM
today began the b&n 50% criterion sale. third year for july, and no reason to think it won't come back in november again

i want to buy one. i think hulu+ members are right in the way they're thinking ~"what? just go watch that on hulu+" it's a good one i'm looking for -- the kind you can explain to yourself a good reason to buy

this is my list:

life is sweet, my constant lean, because i like mike leigh and what he does, and i haven't seen this one. but my fear is that i haven't seen this one. i've seen eight mike leigh movies and this is my list of his movies that i've watched multiple times: naked

jubal is $15. there's not even a criterion video to give me three reasons for buying this one. i think i want to buy this one. why? i don't know why

medium cool -- who here doesn't know what medium cool will be like? who here doesn't want to watch that happen? opinion survey

things to come, which a friend and i ~watched on halloween over hulu+. we got bored and fastforwarded, looking for the good spots. they totally call the prometheus helmets, btw. i still think i want it. that's wacky

marketa lazarová, which i saw for the first time today. as in today i saw the box for the first time. criterion has an essay on it but no other advertising video, and i don't understand why i'd want to watch an essay on a movie before i watch the movie. that's gonna fuck up the movie. my opinion is high because of words they used to describe the movie, like "hailed as the greatest Czech film ever made" and "re-create the textures and mentalities of a long-ago way of life" and "the result is dazzling" and "experimental action film." they include speculative words about me, in fact: "for many U.S. viewers, it will be a revelation"

these are recent ones they've released. i can't remember everyone movie that has come out between the last b&n sale in november, and this july
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 09, 2013, 11:02:19 PM
life is sweet is one of leigh's very best.

i picked up shoah today.  excited/intimidated about digging into that next week.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on July 09, 2013, 11:33:10 PM
samsong you just cost me another 20
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 09, 2013, 11:59:00 PM
you can thank me later.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 10, 2013, 12:16:40 AM
i also appreciate hearing that. life is getting pretty sweet for life is sweet. even when i look at leigh's filmmography i see it arrived before naked, and secrets & lies followed. it's hard to imagine a problem here

edit -- i walked to the store and life is sweet
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 15, 2013, 05:55:48 PM
Michelangelo Antonioni's 'La Notte' Leads Criterion's October Slate
Source: Playlist

Breaking open your piggy bank, "borrow" some money from your little brother, sell those rare baseball cards (do people still do that?) and maybe take on an extra shift at work. Criterion's October slate has been revealed and it's another bounty for cinephiles. So let's dive in.

The pick of the crop is easily the arrival of Michelangelo Antonioni's classic "La Notte." Marcello Mastroianni, Jeanne Moreau and Monica Vitti steam up the screen in this long, long unavailable movie, so you should be pre-ordering this thing now, even if the extras are a bit slim, relegated to a couple of scholarly type interviews and an essay by Richard Brody. Ah well, you'll still be able to luxuriate in a new, crisp, high def 4K transfer and enjoy a movie that has not been on home video in any legit release in ages.

Going down the genre route, Criterion has a couple more interesting selections for October. First is Rene Clair's comedic fantasy "I Married A Witch," whose self-explanatory title should tell you all you need to know about this one starring Veronica Lake, Frederic March and Susan Hayward. It's barebones but does have a Guy Maddin essay and 1970 print interview with Clair. Meanwhile, Lewis Allen's cult atmospheric horror flick "The Uninvited" starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey gets a wacky C, but zero extras.

Getting Blu upgrades: John Cassavetes "Five Films" box featuring "Faces," "Shadows," "A Woman Under The Influence," "The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie," and "Opening Night." And George Franju's "Eyes Without A Face" also gets a high def boost.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on July 30, 2013, 04:52:20 PM
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Grand Old Osprey? Haha, nice to see Robert Altman's Nashville will be getting the Criterion treatment
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 31, 2013, 02:23:46 AM
got such a chubby when i saw this.  would LOVE to see more altman from criterion.  here's to hoping they get mccabe & mrs miller and images.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on August 02, 2013, 02:34:25 AM
i will sell my entire family for that Nashville criterion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on August 02, 2013, 11:42:58 AM
Quote from: trashculturemutantjunkie on July 19, 2013, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: trashculturemutantjunkie on July 09, 2013, 05:49:13 PM
things to come, which a friend and i ~watched on halloween over hulu+. we got bored and fastforwarded, looking for the good spots. they totally call the prometheus helmets, btw. i still think i want it. that's wacky
refn tells me to not get bored and to watch the whole thing. things are back to coming to things

http://criterioncollection.tumblr.com/post/55901524353/nicolas-winding-refn-a-man-capable-of-great

was he high?

and why is Elia Kazan having dinner with no-name directors in 1994? Refn hadn't even made a feature yet! or at least released it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on August 15, 2013, 05:09:07 PM
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
27 Discs
SRP: $224.95
Criterion Store price:
$179.96

a box with 25 zatoichi movies. wooo, wow

while searching for the cover image to the title that most excites me, i instead found hulu art. are all of these already on hulu? still, what a box. what a box

this is the title that has the title that excites me

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on August 16, 2013, 03:17:21 PM
Criterion Announces New Dual-Format Editions, Slate of Titles for November Release That Includes 'Frances Ha,' Complete Zatoichi Set
Source: indiewire

The Criterion Collection has announced its slew of releases for the month of November and, in typical Criterion fashion, the films could not be more eclectic and diverse. Alongside the bevy of titles is another interesting development in the video-distribution company, as November will mark the beginning of all Criterion released being dual-format editions, encompassing both regular DVD and Blu-Ray capabilities.

On to the films themselves. November 12 will see the release of Noah Baumbach's "Frances Ha" and Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights." The extras on the former film will include new conversations between Baumbach and Peter Bogdanovich as well as between Sarah Polley and Greta Gerwig, along with a booklet including an essay by playwright Annie Baker. The extras for Chaplin's historic 1931 masterwork will include a new and restored transfer, an audio commentary by Charlie Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, a documentary on the film's production, archival footage from the set, trailers, and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Gary Giddins and a 1966 interview with Charlie Chaplin.

Criterion will be putting out an updated version of Yasujiro Ozu's "Tokyo Story," with an audio commentary by film scholar David Desser, a two-hour documentary on Ozu's career, a tribute to the director, a trailer, new subtitle translation, and a booklet with an essay by critic David Bordwell.

Rounding out the month will be a collector's set of all the films in "Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman," the longest-running action series in the history of Japanese cinema. All 25 films will be accounted for in the set, each of which have undergone restorations and will include trailers and new English subtitle translations. A booklet featuring essays, synopses of each film, the original story "The Tale of Zatoichi," and a series of illustrations inspired by each film are also included in the release.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on August 16, 2013, 04:04:47 PM

http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2864-what-s-happening-on-hulu-the-world-cinema-foundation
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on August 29, 2013, 11:13:04 PM
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Persona!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on September 16, 2013, 01:16:11 PM
december releases just got announced.  this came much earlier than expected:

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other titles:
investigation of a citizen above suspicion
grey gardens
martin scorsese's world cinema project
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on September 16, 2013, 03:07:40 PM
Man, I just bought Nashville not too long ago.

By the way, all those films in the Martin Scorsese world cinema project box are available to stream on hulu plus already.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 16, 2013, 03:48:25 PM
More info:

Criterion's December Slate Includes Robert Altman's 'Nashville,' Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project & More

There is no better time than the winter months to curl up with a long movie—or a few long movies—and stave off the cold in the comfort of your own home. The Criterion Collection are gonna make it a bit easier with some pretty great cinephile buys headed your way just in time for Christmas.

First up, Robert Altman's classic, sprawling opus "Nashville" gets the Criterion treatment. The nearly three hour film, chronicles 24 different characters in the titular city, moving from politics to the music industry, from comedy to drama, to everything in between. It's icon of the '70s golden age of American filmmaking, it would influence countless filmmakers and is one of the crown jewels in Altman's already impressive body of work. The Criterion set will include a commentary from the director (obviously lifted from a previous release of the film), along with a new documentary about the movie featuring Keith Carradine, Michael Murphy, Allan Nicholls, Lily Tomlin, assistant director Alan Rudolph and screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury. There will also be music demos by Carradine, behind-the-scenes footage and more.

And if that isn't enough to occupy an afternoon, how about a nine-disc set of movies hosted by Martin Scorsese? The director's World Cinema Project is unveiling it's first volume of releases via Criterion, granting exposure to whole host of films that from around the globe, now given new life thanks to some generous restoration.  Bangladesh/India ("A River Called Titas"), Mexico ("Redes"), Morocco ("Trances"), Senegal ("Touki bouki"), South Korea ("The Housemaid"), and Turkey ("Dry Summer") are all represented in the set, which features a surprisingly healthy amount of extra features too.

Lastly, Elio Petri's Oscar winning thriller "Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion" gets the treatment, with a whole new audience getting a chance to experience this gripping, aburdist tale of a Roman police officer investigating himself for a heinous crime he's committed. Loaded with interviews new and old (including chats with Ennio Morricone and Petri) and a full length documentary on the filmmaker, this looks like it'll be one worth taking home.

Bonus: The Maysles' classic "Grey Gardens" is going Blu starting in December.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 04, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
Alfonso Cuarón's (and Pawel Pawlikowski's) DVD Picks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGvcB42YnM8

of course i like how he doesn't feel the need to explain everything, and i like when he says "look, masculin féminin. [something] because there's just one." i can't hear the [something] part, can someone else? i hope he says "you can't have it because there's just one" or "yours because there's just one"
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 05, 2013, 01:35:07 AM
Oh, Errol Morris's Brief History of Time will be released by Criterion. Recent newsletter confirmed it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 15, 2013, 02:46:10 PM
paul robeson, the emperor jones, 1933, 72 min, hulu+

further stimulated my interest in a time period's social paradigm and the integration of complex racial and class statuses. in 12 years northup begins as a freeman: what's important is not only his level of education about fiddles and books, but his experience with social practices. the emperor jones also portrays this, from a different time period and in radical hollywood fantasy ways, but in a social sense it's a rise-and-fall gangster movie. during this time period it seems america's most notable gangsters were white, and there are many notable gangster movies from this period starring cagney etc, but if you swap out the fantasy elements and replace them with gangster elements (cinematically, either way we're talking fantasy) this is the story of social trickery obtained through information about how the system works and how you can beat the system

worried i'll do the sorta thing where i type a lot and no one cares anyway. idk. recommended to see before/after 12 years and/or because you dig old hollywood movies, and then come chat with me if you want
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 16, 2013, 03:36:40 PM
^^mhmm, and

today:
La vie de bohème. b&w, still excited
the long day closes is a gorgeous movie
+
mad mad mad world (got this on bluray!)
thief <3
rififi (k)
throne of blood (k)
+
eclipse: late ray
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on October 16, 2013, 03:43:33 PM
Michael Mann's 'Thief,' Satyajit Ray Box Set And More Coming To Criterion January 2014

If the sheer image of James Caan looking that fucking cool on a DVD cover isn't enough to get you to pick it up, we don't know what to tell you. So yes, Michael Mann's "Thief" is Criterion approved, and thus you have to the go ahead to buy it in January.

The boutique label is issuing the director's first theatrical feature, and while the content will be thin, this will probably be the best looking version of the 1981 flick ever. The tale of a safe-cracker on one last gig has been given a new 4K restoration, and will arrive with a commentary track by Mann and Caan, along with new interviews with the pair, along with Tangerine Dream who provided the excellent score to the movie. If you haven't seen this one yet, now's the time.

Continuing in the vein of intimate flicks, Criterion will drop Terence Davies' "The Long Day Closes," his 1992 flick about a young boy growing up in 1950s Liverpool. Again, the extras here are minimal — commentary and a vintage TV special being the big draws — but then again, Davies isn't exactly the kind of filmmaker whose pictures are produced with extensive bonus content in mind, so this is still one to take notice of.

Also from 1992 is deadpan master Aki Kaurismaki's "La Vie De Boheme," which features his cast of regulars, André Wilms, Matti Pellonpää, and Karl Väänänen, as a poet, painter, and composer respectively, who struggle to get by in this adaptation of the stories by Henri Murger. And like the aforementioned films, extras are slight — the big one here is a 1 hour doc on the making of the movie — but again, that we're even getting a Kaurismaki flick at all is reason enough for celebration.

The last title getting the wacky C in January is Stanley Kramer's "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and it's unlike the titles above, it's overflowing with extras, starting with a 197-minute extended cut of the film, featuring scenes appearing for the first time on this disc. A new audio commentary and documentary join an insane amount of vintage material as well, that will give full scope and perspective to the wild, goose-chase, comedy movie.

For those of you aching for more Satyajit Ray on your shelf, the Eclipse line is dropping "Late Ray," featuring three of the Indian master's movies: "The Home And The World," "An Enemy Of The People" and "The Stranger." These are all streaming now on Hulu, but if you prefer hard discs, here you go.

And finally, the stone-cold noir classic "Rififi" and Akira Kurosawa's "Throne Of Blood" are getting Blu-ray upgrades.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 30, 2013, 10:05:05 PM
Newsletter confirmed Harold Lloyd's The Freshman.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on November 15, 2013, 06:02:10 PM
'Blue Is The Warmest Color,' Wes Anderson's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' & More Hit Criterion In February 2014

If you are one of those people in a relationship where Valentine's Day means presents, you might want to start dropping some suggestions to your significant other as Criterion has a variety pack of cinematic chocolates that you'll want to savor in February.

First up, the controversial, epic, sexually explicit, swooningly romantic and heartbreaking Cannes Palme d'Or winner "Blue Is The Warmest Color" is getting the Criterion treatment. Sort of. It will be arriving in a super barebones version first, with the boutique label already warning customers: "A full special edition treatment of this film will follow at a later date." Presumably, that means that Abdellatif Kechiche's much talked about director's cut is on the way, which makes you wonder why Criterion is bothering with this version at all. Maybe to try and cash in on whatever awards heat this movie will get? Given the complaining already going on, they've already upset more than a few of their customers with this uncharacteristic move.

Moving along, and already rumored, another Wes Anderson movie joins the Criterion club with "Fantastic Mr. Fox" getting the wacky C sticker. Unlike 'Warmest,' the director's animated family movie is coming full loaded with all kinds of extras from almost every aspect of the production you can imagine, so fans should be happy with this one. And even if you already own the movie, it looks like Criterion's edition will have a few more bells and whistles.

From a movie that has been widely available to one that has not: Steven Soderbergh's "King Of Hill" will finally see the light of day, again, in a brand spanking new home video release. It's coming chockablock with extras, but most interestingly (hilariously, kinda), is Soderbergh's mostly forgotten 1995 crime flick "The Underneath" being tossed in as a bonus feature. Yes, the entire movie. Guess he doesn't like that one.

Meanwhile, returning to epics for a moment, Roman Polanski's newly restored, nearly three hour long "Tess" is hitting Criterion too. It's coming with all the usual docs and interviews that you might expect, but most importantly, it now has a new 4K transfer that will melt your eyeballs period drama style.

Lastly, Alfred Hitchcock's stone cold classic "Foreign Correspondent" will give you some old school thrills, while Jean Luc-Godard's "Breathless" gets repackaged into Criterion's new dual format packaging.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 15, 2013, 09:15:43 PM
you're a robot and your news brings us joy all across the board, except here, where you freeze the criterion thread with the most boring release updates possible. it's chill though, i think robots are really great at dancing(?)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on November 16, 2013, 02:50:48 AM
wtf are you talking about. do not question the mac.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 16, 2013, 10:58:03 AM
i think macguffin is a chill news machine and brings movie energy to xixax. he's something like an american hero. i'd visit his parade. still, all you gotta do is click the page numbers in this thread and see it looks like no one cares about criterion, but i don't think that's true, how could that be true, it's simply that for some reason macguffin has a tradition of posting the most boring release updates possible. in other places his lack of personal contribution allows for an equalized and news-focused poster, and idk i think that's criterion silly. that's all

anyway. from the newest release news

king of the hill's cliff martinez score, which helps the movie feel different from other time period movies, is my favorite part. the underneath is indeed a terrible movie, by soderbergh's own admission, but i like when they go to the club for jazz rock

blue is the warmest color has an msrp of $24.95 and the criterion.com store is selling it for $20. so through criterion it's landing in the standard fashion foreign movies do, and later a bigger release is coming. it's like a reverse brazil situation and it doesn't bother me

anyway. related to the current b&n 50% sale

i've narrowed my options to la notte, the big city, and i married a witch. i'll probably buy la notte
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on November 21, 2013, 02:39:49 AM
i think mac is like a deity casting down prophecies of knowledge for the peons
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 21, 2013, 03:09:29 AM
cool

has anyone purchased a 50% off criterion?

no surprise, la notte was a dreamy choice for me. it's astonishing how precise antonioni is with people and cinema. and, i forgot antonioni makes a cat joke in la notte(!!). a ponderous q is made about a cat's metaphysics upon observing a statue. antonioni does that, well i'll be damned

netflix streamed frances ha to dodge a purchase. the dinner scene with her coworker and coworker's family floors me. it doesn't feel like movie people, it feels like real people. impressive. plus yeah, when she's running. always jealous when a movie shows someone having fun and the cinema is also fun

wanting to hulu+ i married a witch and the big city so i don't buy them instead
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 21, 2013, 04:18:54 AM
bought a bunch.  i have a b&n membership so i get an additional 10% off plus the use of some member exclusive coupons that i save for the big sets.  i got the cassavetes set for $45 and the rosselini/bergman set for $36.  hard not for me to go nuts during these sales.

i married a witch is great, and on the cheaper end msrp wise, so it's $15 with the sale.  i love studio films that cause incredulity over how they ever got made in the first place that turn out to be really good--in the case of i married a witch, it boggles my mind that such a stupid premise got handed to rene clair, who turned it into a disarmingly charming and fun screwball comedy.  ministry of fear is one of those for me, too. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on December 17, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
Criterion Brings 'Persona,' 'A Brief History of Time' & 'The Great Beauty' To DVD/Blu In March

Well, it's the middle of the month, which means The Criterion Collection has announced yet another batch of releases to help keep your wallet from feeling too heavy. This March features a long-awaited title from one of the label's most celebrated directors, as well as a silent classic, and a film that came out this past year that is destined to get nominated for a Best Foreign Language Oscar.

The release of Ingmar Bergman's "Persona" comes as a special surprise. Considering the film is such an essential title in Bergman's filmography, you would think Criterion would have gotten their hands on it a long time ago. But, as these things tend to happen, rights issues most likely prevented a Criterion release all these years. Thankfully, the label has stuffed the "Persona" release with an abundance of supplements, including a visual essay with Bergman scholar Peter Cowie, an interview with Liv Ullman and Paul Schrader, archival interviews with Ullman and Bibi Andersson, on-set footage, and a feature documentary entitled "Liv & Ingmar." This will definitely be a must-have for fans of the legendary Swedish filmmaker.

"The Freshman" will be their second Harold Lloyd release following "Safety Last!" which came out earlier this year. "The Freshman" will also feature a dizzying amount of supplements, including early Lloyd shorts such as "The Marathon," "An Eastern Westerner" and "High and Dizzy." Meanwhile directors Errol Morris and Paolo Sorrentino will each be making their debuts with the Collection. Sorrentino's "The Great Beauty" will be the second Criterion film, after "Blue is the Warmest Color," that made its debut at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

While any of Errol Morris's documentaries would be worthy enough to be included on the label, Criterion has chosen to add "A Brief History of Time" to their library this time around. The doc, which originally came out in 1991, examines the life of pioneering astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. The release has been given a brand new 4k digital transfer and will include interviews with director Morris and cinematographer John Bailey.

Lastly, David Gordon Green's "George Washington" and Akira Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress" will each be getting re-released on dual-format Blu-ray and DVD. Overall, it's another great month for the Criterion label and we'll be looking forward to their annual New Year's Day drawing.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 24, 2013, 01:10:20 AM
b&n is 40% off blurays in general (until tomorrow)

i had a 25% off coupon and borrowed a membership. ~$17 was my criterion option. i couldn't decide. there was options. i felt panicked. so i called a cop. i chose investigation of a citizen above suspicion. that's kinda random of me. i'm excited
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 24, 2013, 03:46:47 AM
nashville not good enough for you?  or is it too boring a choice...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 24, 2013, 10:46:24 AM
if it makes you feel better, that's a ridiculous question in every way. btw, i never heard back from you about the cassavetes box!! curious about the experience of watching movies that have such grainy excellent qualities on bluray. i know the answer is "they're stupendous and beautiful" but i'd like to hear it
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: chimbo on January 01, 2014, 08:17:20 PM
Criterion's new year post for 2014:

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Anyone taking guesses?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on January 01, 2014, 08:54:37 PM
we got a California Raisin, a Scanner, is that the girl from 'The Ring' on the picnic blanket? IDK, it's all very vague.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 02, 2014, 11:19:04 AM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FA681u5d.jpg&hash=a3c31cd989e36bb00d98c02def661222a10c3333)(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgcPaQE9.jpg&hash=45096a621792b094e6cacb257dab4f34968f0e19)(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaFG5S3f.jpg&hash=49031df09ef2a9a15f54644cc568222bb448476d)

i'm pretty sure that's a map thing on the cliff, i really want someone to tell me what the map thing is
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Axolotl on January 02, 2014, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: chimbo on January 01, 2014, 08:17:20 PM
Criterion's new year post for 2014:

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcriterion-images.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwackynewyear_2014.jpg&hash=3df2701b490bbb94fd8f98e053530e68847b347b)

Anyone taking guesses?
Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Jacques Tati Boxset?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: The Perineum Falcon on January 02, 2014, 04:19:49 PM
The Beatles (A Hard Day's Night?)
Jacques Demy box set?
  (Bay of Angels)
  (Umbrellas of Cherbourg)
  (Lola)
  (Donkey Skin)
The Deer Hunter?
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Red River
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Champion Souza on January 02, 2014, 08:36:09 PM
Is the angel from Breaking the Waves or It's a Wonderful Life?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on January 04, 2014, 02:06:46 AM
the candy at the picnic is for Tootsie.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alexandro on January 04, 2014, 02:57:43 AM
post tenebras lux.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on January 15, 2014, 04:42:21 PM
Lars Von Trier's 'Breaking The Waves,' Don Siegel's 'Riot In Cell Block 11' & More Coming To Criterion In April
Source: Playlist

Well, it looks like some of those New Year's Criterion Collection teases are coming true. The boutique label has unveiled their slate for April, and as always, it will cause your accountant worry about the cash you're spending on DVDs.

Rumored for a while now, Lars von Trier's heartbreaker "Breaking the Waves" gets the wacky C, and it's coming loaded with extras. The newly restored film will feature selected-scene audio commentary with von Trier, editor Anders Refn, and location scout Anthony Dod Mantle, brand new interviews, Emily Watson's audition tape, deleted and extended scenes, and much more. Not too shabby at all for one of von Trier's finest accomplishments.

Meanwhile, the rest of the month will see Criterion digging into classic cinema. Fans of hardboiled drama will be very pleased to see Don Siegel's "Riot In Cell Block 11" enter the collection. The prison flick won't have much aside from an audio commentary by film scholar Matthew Bernstein, but just having this in a crisp edition on your shelf will be worth it.

If road trips are more your thing then pick up "Il Sorpasso," starring Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant as a couple of pals who travel from Rome to rural Southern Italy. Dini Risi's film will come packed with extras, including a couple of documentaries, interviews and much more.

If you want to watch the masters at work, then Carl Theodor Dreyer's silent drama "Master of the House" will fill that niche. It's not overflowing with extras, but an gem from the silent era given the treatment is worth the attention.

Lastly, "The 400 Blows" is getting an upgrade to Criterion's new dual format, Blu-ray and DVD-style release.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on January 15, 2014, 08:25:38 PM
Quote from: Playlist on January 15, 2014, 04:42:21 PM
the wacky C
So that's what the kids are calling it these days.  Still, nice.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on January 15, 2014, 09:43:10 PM
Quote from: Playlist on January 15, 2014, 04:42:21 PM
the wacky C

You could use that to describe any female character in Von Trier's films




Get it?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on January 15, 2014, 10:26:06 PM
Got it.

I'm fucking stoked about Breaking the Waves.  Haven't watched that in a while and I can't find a decent copy for a reasonable price.  I'll be pre-ordering that.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 15, 2014, 11:16:01 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLg3OdG2.jpg&hash=87352e09c1332d07666803966da3c24b9fa48c50)
^^what are they happy about? some italian secret. do you know italian? jealous. imdb has the title translated to The Easy Life, and google translate turns il sorpasso into "overtaking" google translate is fired
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 31, 2014, 03:53:44 PM
NSFW

for as long as i can i'm going to assume this month's criterion hint refers to
criterion thing http://i.imgur.com/VMlBu90.jpg
my hope thing http://i.imgur.com/5YGJotK.jpg

you can destroy my hope. don't do it please

(edit)
hope encouraged http://i.imgur.com/1L5pCbh.jpg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on January 31, 2014, 11:24:06 PM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.createsend1.com%2Fei%2Fr%2F5F%2F937%2FDE4%2F050011%2Fimages%2Fwacky_1-2014.jpg&hash=8915d0fb791ec6f236a0aa5acec79a4fd524010c)

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 01, 2014, 12:06:19 AM
really dude. 7 of us, ffs
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on February 01, 2014, 10:47:47 PM
really dude, I didn't look at your link. Happens.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 02, 2014, 01:01:12 AM
give yourself a moment to consider why you're here. give yourself a moment, you got this

awww i'm sorry. totally believed in you for a moment. it's not to ignore others. try again. could happen
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on February 23, 2014, 05:40:55 AM
Quote from: jenkins<3 on February 02, 2014, 01:01:12 AM
give yourself a moment to consider why you're here. give yourself a moment, you got this

awww i'm sorry. totally believed in you for a moment. it's not to ignore others. try again. could happen

you know, i get it. it's the internet. you can say and do whatever you want. but in this instance, i'm chiming in (a little late) just to let you know that you were unnecessarily snarky.

you didn't mention the title of the film, whereas GT did. so there was no need to chastise him just because he ignored your NSFW tit pics. not everyone knows the film reference and the title itself was actually helpful.

by the way, some people will choose to ignore your posts if you're a dick. something to keep in mind, i guess. thanks.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 23, 2014, 11:09:24 AM
on the net you can say and do whatever you want whenever you want, i noticed, good demo. thanks (?) for your weird and externally obvious follow up. not sure your intention but who cares
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on February 23, 2014, 12:41:12 PM
Quote from: jenkins<3 on February 23, 2014, 11:09:24 AMnot sure your intention but who cares
ya man who gives a fuck, huh? enjoy your sandbox.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 23, 2014, 12:47:18 PM
you're missing the parts about me not enjoying this. at all. it's been mentioned. everyone must be as tired of this as i am and it'll end
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on February 23, 2014, 12:52:48 PM
it must be so lonely at the top.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 23, 2014, 06:30:35 PM
how could i possibly know? cine, my dick post happened on a saturday which was like this sunday, when there were a handful of posts on xixax, and i was frustrated the xixax community was in a nadir even within the criterion thread. that's not gt's fault. it's just odd. i was a baby, for sure, i had been and i continue to be, as i've mentioned (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=12326.msg331395#msg331395), as others have mentioned. you probably haven't noticed the mentioned because i don't think you visit often. it's been a minute since when we last talked cine (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=10592.msg328253#msg328253) and i checked, of your 18 posts since September 09 2013, six of them are at me. six of your eighteen posts in the past five months have been because of me, and you haven't been nice to me, you just like telling me when i suck. why? i must suck. i wouldn't call this the top. i would call it lonely

closing statement in the criterion thread. that's kinda funny, definitely inappropriate. i'll miss the things i'll miss. trashculturemutantjunkie@yahoo.com if you wanna, fyi

as i've said in the past, movie news is easy to find. i've come here for the people. it's been a kooky unusual ride and i'm no longer sure why i do it. i mean, i visit for the people, but things aren't looking so good. that has to be largely my fault, agreed. criticisms against me are a guaranteed xixax adulation. it's all too silly, my chakra is bad, and i simply can't keep going. i'm positive everyone knows i'm not strong enough for this stuff. i'm positive no one will mind, xixax will be fine, and finally this drama has ended
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on February 23, 2014, 07:15:11 PM
i'm gonna upvote that for ya.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on February 23, 2014, 08:01:10 PM
I like the full info posts with titles. That's why I follow a lot of posts in order to keep up with stuff.
Rotten Tomatoes is the only film site I check regularly and they only update every few days, so this fills in the cracks sometimes.
I hadn't seen the film with the scuba diver, so I had no clue.
If I saw a clue with only a scuba diver, my first guess would be The Graduate.
The Life Aquatic would be another one and it has Criterion ties.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 01, 2014, 03:17:32 AM
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4gF5GD9.jpg&hash=973516627cceceae78c3487ef042634ca4805119)

LOVE STREAMS?!?!?!  one of my favorites.  tied with faces as my favorite cassavetes.  this is something to be excited about.  if you haven't seen it GET ON IT.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 02, 2014, 05:53:30 PM
Love Streams makes perfect sense and would be a nice addition to the collection. I would cheer lead that all day.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on March 18, 2014, 03:19:18 PM
Criterion's June Lineup Adds 'A Hard Day's Night' & 'Judex,' Refreshes 'Picnic At Hanging Rock' & More

Well folks, it's time to start picking up some extra shifts or sign up for some primo medical experiments because everybody's favorite home video boutique label has released their sizzling slate for the month of June.

First up, on the second Tuesday of the month two older titles will receive Blu-Ray upgrades, the Douglas Sirk iconic melodrama "All The Heaven Allows" and the final chapter of Michelangelo Antonioni's informal trilogy on contemporary malaise "L'Eclisse." The latter film's upgrade leaves the first film of the so-called trilogy, "L'avventura," as the sole film without a high definition release.

The following week sees a trio of releases from roughly the same era, with refreshed releases of Peter Davis's blistering 1974 Vietnam documentary "Hearts and Minds" and Peter Weir's 1975 breakthrough "Picnic at Hanging Rock." Meanwhile Georges Franju delightful "Judex" makes its Criterion debut bringing with it interviews, a TV special and more as bonus content.

And finally, closing out the month is the iconic Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night" with a 4K transfer approved by director Richard Lester along with archival interviews and footage, two documentaries on the making of the film, a new piece on Lester's groundbreaking approach to editing and the director's Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan-starring Oscar-nominated short "The Running Jumping and Standing Still Film." So if you're a Beatles fan or a fan of Lester, like Steven Soderbergh, you'd best start saving up now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 26, 2014, 03:15:29 PM
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MacBeth. Only question, which version? Polanski? Welles? Wadja? Likely candidate is Polanski. A cool box set would be all three with Olivier's thrown in for good measure.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on March 29, 2014, 02:07:51 PM
The newsletter.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Pubrick on March 29, 2014, 03:29:36 PM
Quote from: Just Withnail on March 29, 2014, 02:07:51 PM
It's the goddamn newsletter.

Fixed that for wilder.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on March 30, 2014, 08:26:54 PM
http://criterionforum.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2

btw larry. for the hint answer
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on April 10, 2014, 09:05:06 PM
Monte Hellman's The Shooting to Enter The Criterion Collection
via blu-ray.com

Maverick director Monte Hellman (Two-Lane Blacktop) has revealed that The Criterion Collection is working on a Blu-ray release of his early western The Shooting (1966), starring Warren Oates, Millie Perkins, Jack Nicholson, Will Hutchins, and Brandon Carroll. A preliminary street date for this upcoming release has not yet been revealed.

Recently, director Hellman left the following comments on Facebook:

"Spent the day working on the color correction on the Criterion Blu-ray of THE SHOOTING. Working from a scan of the original negative. What a revelation! Saw it side by side with the IP. At least twice the information. It's not possible for any print to be as good as a blu ray made from a 4K transfer. A DCP would be even better.

I will tell you now, you've never seen this movie before. I've never seen this movie before. Warren in one scene has tears in his eyes which were never visible in any print, video cassette or DVD. I'm only sad that Greg Sandor isn't here to see it. It's the way it looked when he shot it."

Official synopsis: Willett Gashade is a former bounty hunter who decides to trade in his crime-fighting ways to tend to his family's mining business. He returns home to find his brother missing and ends up on an adventure through the Utah desert with a beautiful mystery woman and a ruthless gunfighter (Nicholson) who may or may not be responsible for his brother's disappearance and the murder of one of his old friends. The mystery builds to the film's enigmatic conclusion.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on May 04, 2014, 04:34:18 PM
Quote from: samsong on July 09, 2013, 11:02:19 PM
life is sweet is one of leigh's very best.

Quote from: wilder on July 09, 2013, 11:33:10 PM
samsong you just cost me another 20

Quote from: samsong on July 09, 2013, 11:59:00 PM
you can thank me later.

Way late on this, but thank-you-samsong. What a discovery.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on May 16, 2014, 02:13:30 PM
Criterion Announces August Titles, Almodóvar and Cuarón Films Included


Criterion Collection has just got its hands on some awesome titles that will be released come August. Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón's sexy coming of age road trip drama, "Y tu mamá también" and Pedro Almodovar's "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" are among the mix. Check out the full list with some of the perks being offered below (Descriptions provided by Criterion Collection).

"Love Streams" (1984)
Director: John Cassavetes
The electric filmmaking genius John Cassavetes ("Shadows") and his brilliant wife and collaborator Gena Rowlands ("A Woman Under the Influence") give luminous, fragile performances as two closely bound, emotionally wounded characters who reunite after years apart. Exhilarating and risky, mixing sober realism with surreal flourishes, "Love Streams" is a remarkable film that comes at the viewer in a torrent of beautiful, erratic feeling. This inquiry into the nature of love in all its forms was Cassavetes's last truly personal work.

Special Features to look forward to: New audio commentary featuring writer Michael Ventura, New video essay on actor Gena Rowlands by film critic Sheila O'Malley, Interview from 2008 with actor Seymour Cassel


Almodovar's "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!"
"Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" (1990)
Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar's colorful and controversial tribute to the pleasures and perils of Stockholm syndrome, "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" is a rambunctious dark comedy starring Antonio Banderas ("Philadelphia") as an unbalanced but alluring former mental patient and Victoria Abril ("Kika") as the B-movie and porn star he takes prisoner in the hopes of convincing her to marry him. A highly unconventional romance that came on the spike heels of Almodóvar's international sensation "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," this is a splashy, sexy central work in the career of one of the world's most beloved and provocative auteurs, radiantly shot by the director's great cinematographer José Luis Alcaine ("Volver").

Special Features to look forward to: New 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Pedro Almodóvar and executive producer Agustín Almodóvar, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray, New documentary on the making of the film including interviews with Pedro and Agustín Almodóvar; actors Antonio Banderas, Victoria Abril, Loles Léon, Rossy de Palma, and Penélope Cruz; production manager Esther García; editor José Salcedo; and cinematographer José Luis Alcaine, Conversation from 2003 between Almodóvar and Banderas

"Y tu mamá también" (2001)
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
The smash road comedy from the Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón ("Gravity") is that rare movie to combine raunchy subject matter and emotional warmth. Gael García Bernal ("Amores perros") and Diego Luna ("Milk") shot to international stardom as a pair of horny Mexico City teenagers from different classes who, after their girlfriends jet off to Italy for the summer, are bewitched by a gorgeous older Spanish woman ("Belle époque's" Maribel Verdú) they meet at a wedding. When she agrees to accompany them on a trip to a faraway beach, the three form an increasingly intense and sensual alliance that ultimately strips them both physically and emotionally bare. Shot with elegance and dexterity by the great Emmanuel Lubezki ("The Tree of Life"), "Y tu mamá también" is a funny and moving look at human desire.

Special Features to look forward to: New 2K digital restoration, supervised by director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki and approved by director Alfonso Cuarón, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray, "On 'Y tu mamá también': Then and On 'Y tu mamá también': Now," two new pieces on the making of the film, featuring interviews with actors Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Maribel Verdú; Cuarón; cowriter Carlos Cuarón; and Lubezki, On-set documentary from 2001

"All That Jazz" (1979)
Director: Bob Fosse
The preternaturally gifted director and choreographer Bob Fosse ("Cabaret") turned the camera on his own life for this madly imaginative, self-excoriating musical masterpiece. Roy Scheider ("Jaws") gives the performance of his career as Joe Gideon, whose exhausting work schedule—mounting a Broadway production by day and editing his latest movie at night—and routine of amphetamines, booze, and sex are putting his health at serious risk. Fosse burrows into Gideon's (and his own) mind, rendering his interior world as phantasmagoric spectacle. Assembled with visionary editing that makes dance come alive on-screen as never before, and overflowing with sublime footwork by the likes of Ben Vereen, Leland Palmer, and the awesomely leggy Ann Reinking, "All That Jazz" pushes the musical genre to personal depths and virtuosic aesthetic heights.

Special Features to look forward to: New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed 3.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray, Two audio commentaries: a feature-length one with editor Alan Heim and a scene-specific one with actor Roy Scheider, New interview with Heim

"Vengeance is Mine" (1979)
Director: Shohei Imamura
A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu ("Mishima's" Ken Ogata) is on the run from the police. Director Shohei Imamura ("The Pornographers") turns this fact-based story—about the seventy-eight-day killing spree of a remorseless man from a devoutly Catholic family—into a cold, perverse, and at times diabolically funny examination of the primitive coexisting with the modern. More than just a true-crime tale, "Vengeance Is Mine" bares humanity's snarling id.

Special Features to look forward to: Restored high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack, Audio commentary from 2005 featuring critic Tony Rayns, Excerpts from a 1999 interview with director Shohei Imamura, produced by the Directors Guild of Japan
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on May 29, 2014, 03:37:10 PM
what is this?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on May 29, 2014, 03:43:20 PM
People are saying it's the Monte Hellman westerns.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on May 29, 2014, 06:29:24 PM
Quote from: Fernando on May 29, 2014, 03:37:10 PM
what is this?
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi7.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy251%2Ffbv%2Fcriterion_zps52f34d2b.jpg&hash=74864270e8c4645a58c857f003b8d899faaf40bd)
Quote from: wilder on May 29, 2014, 03:43:20 PM
People are saying it's the Monte Hellman westerns.

it's for sure those because
hellman has talked about his movies coming to criterion
and
http://www.clippergirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Hellmanns-Mayonnaise.png
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on May 29, 2014, 07:29:04 PM
the shooting and ride the whirlwind have been near the top of my "must see" list for a very long time.  exciting news, even if it's been in the pipeline for some time now.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on May 29, 2014, 07:44:18 PM
Quote from: Fernando on May 29, 2014, 03:37:10 PM
what is this?

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi7.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy251%2Ffbv%2Fcriterion_zps52f34d2b.jpg&hash=74864270e8c4645a58c857f003b8d899faaf40bd)

Cinco De Mayo
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on May 29, 2014, 08:49:41 PM
Captain Mayonnaise's Hat
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 13, 2014, 05:08:53 AM
barnes and noble's 50% off criterion sale will run for 3 days shy of the entirety of next month starting on the 1st.  curious about judex and picnic at hanging rock... worth blind buying for $20?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on June 16, 2014, 06:02:27 PM
September Criterion Releases Include Lynch's 'Eraserhead,' Polanski's 'Macbeth' & Horror Classic 'The Innocents'


It's the middle of the month, and we know what that means. Well, for us, it means realizing we have $70 to last us until payday, but for the more frugal cinephiles among you, it means that it's time for Criterion to announce what they've got coming up three months down the line. And once more, there are some treats in store.

Kicking things off, and certainly the headliner, is David Lynch's seminal 1977 first feature "Eraserhead," the first of the director's features to make the collection. The film will be displayed on a new 4K digital restoration, along with new restorations of six Lynch shorts (1966's "Six Figures Getting Sick," 1968's 'The Alphabet," 1970's "The Grandmother," 1974's "The Amputee Part 1 and 2," and 1996's "Premonitions Following An Evil Deed," plus interviews and a 2001 documentary by Lynch called "Eraserhead Stories." So yeah, pretty much a must buy when it lands on September 16th. 

Unlike Lynch, Polanski's a regular in the Collection, but his 1971 take on "Macbeth" will be hitting just in time for the upcoming Michael Fassbender/Marion Cotillard take on Shakespeare's classic. Again with a 4k restoration, it'll be accompanied by both a 1971 documentary, and a brand new one about the making of the film, plus an essay by critic Terence Rafferty. That hits 23rd of September.

The same day also brings Jack Clayton's superb ghost story "The Innocents." A 1961 version of Henry James' "The Turn Of The Screw," a favorite of Martin Scorsese, gets the 4k restoration, an audio commentary from historian Christopher Frayling, a new interview about the cinematography by Freddie Francis, and archive interviews with other crew members. The film's not as well known in the States as in the UK, but it's absolutely brilliant, and as definitive as the earlier two pictures.

Finally, the month closes out with Serge Bourgignon's "Sundays And Cybele." Not necessarily as sexy as some of the others, the film, which won the foreign-language Oscar in 1962, is somewhat overshadowed now, but could get a boost in its reputation. The release gets a 2k restoration, new interviews with the director and actress Patricia Gozzi, and "La sourire," the 1960 short that won Bourguignon the Palme D'Or. That lands on September 30th, the same day that Fassbinder's "Ali: Fear Eats The Soul" gets an overdue upgrade to blu.

Speaking of, it was announced last week that Criterion will no longer be doing dual-format releases — supposedly, a surprisingly small number of customers have made the upgrade to Blu, and the experiment didn't pay off. What do you think about the decision? Are you pleased, or unhappy? Talk it out below in the comments.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on June 19, 2014, 03:46:02 PM
where i'm at now is i'm considering what i'll buy during the b&n sale. $60 is mega spending for me, that's my roof. my idea was to post cover pics and pretend this was me in a store making a buying decision, but already my list is long, and anyway it's only june 19

i'll keep this first part textual:

The Essential Jacques Demy
i'll want this, it'll be released toward the end of july, and it'd be the only one i could buy. oooh that's tricky

All That Heaven Allows
if i don't go for demy, this is guaranteed. 2 remain

Badlands
one day i gotta, right. i'll pick it up and want it, but i won't buy it because i have so many parts of it memorized already. my guess

The Big City
previously i've considered this until the end, and i wonder if not choosing it before will tarnish its potential future. i still want this

Children of Paradise
i'll think about this one but i bet i won't buy it, and i might

Les Cousins/Le beau Serge
i keep thinking about both but i don't know which one to get so i end up getting neither

Gate of Hell
i bet it's so pretty and i bet i'd watch it one time. i bet i'll pick this up and want it and not buy it, and i should work out a hulu situation for this

Last Days of Disco
oh i love it and it'd be an essential for me, if i could think of a good reason it needs to be on blu-ray

The Long Day Closes
adore it. i'd call it a top contender. is it really? time, time will tell

Master of the House
this one's tricky. dreyer, an essential. silents, essentials. but 1925, and i think they really get going a couple years later. of course, dreyer went into the passion next, so this must be great, and i'm probably underestimating

Il sorpasso
this looks adorable. this is why i'm not sure what i'm most likely to purchase

Summer with Monika
what i said about badlands and children of paradise

La vie de bohème
shadows in paradise is one of my favorite movies, and please notice how i haven't called other movies my favorite, how i don't go around calling any movie i see my favorite. but i'm not sold on this yet, for some reason
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 20, 2014, 05:36:13 AM
all that heaven allows + badlands + the long day closes seems to be the way to go.  well, since your inclination is probably to do the opposite of what i suggest, those are probably your worst choices...

what, no love for ace in the hole?  pickpocket?  hearts and minds?  l'eclisse? 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Axolotl on June 20, 2014, 06:29:23 AM
If I could only buy two out of those I'd take The Long Day Closes and Badlands.
Because really are you seriously not going to buy a Terrence Malick movie on Blu Ray?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on June 30, 2014, 12:27:55 AM
it has begun (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray-Disc-DVD-Special-Editions/379003202:1&r=1)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 02, 2014, 07:08:27 PM
important days for people to share their personal criterion stories because other people can be seduced

made this decision:

all that heaven allows
^which i'm saving to watch with a person during a romantic night, which won't be tonight because we're going to see bound by flesh

la vie de bohème
^i think i like this more than shadows in paradise, which confuses me because i watch many movies and i commonly call shadows in paradise a favorite. not sure what this means except aki kaurismäki is my spiritual brother and i'd let him eat my legs if our plane crashed and he needed food

decision round 2:
there are so many i want to buy that i'm roping in a hulu+ situation for myself and upgrading my purchase selection to four. i'll first say i don't think i'll buy badlands just 'cause that's seriously locked in my memory banks already, i'll second say --

il sorpasso
^sounds like loads of fun. sounds like it has life mysteries and giggles and cars and different places. sounds delicious

the long day closes
^this in my movie collection will make my life better, just obviously, so i need to do this

pierre petaix
^freshly enticed by this possibility and it's pretty cheap you know, considering

a hard day's night
^bet it's so lovely and imaginative and they show this video of it uhh so glorious and i bet i'll watch it once

essential jacques demy
^reminding myself it'll be a sad loss for me when this is released and i can't own it
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 02, 2014, 07:31:06 PM
had a few coupons for an additional discount.  my first haul from the sale:

ace in the hole
all that heaven allows
hearts and minds
red river

intending to pick these up before the sale ends:

pickpocket
breaking the waves
persona
l'eclisse
jules and jim
the hidden fortress
throne of blood

considering for blind buy:

the freshman
judex
la vie de boheme
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 02, 2014, 08:02:34 PM
la vie de bohème has a straight pickpocket visual reference, sam fuller writes a check for an artist's insane pitch, jean-pierre léaud plays the rich man roped into the artists' con, louis malle shares his money so the artist doesn't starve, and amid all this is paris and the glorious matti pellonpää. it's absurdly brilliant, scene by scene
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 02, 2014, 08:17:56 PM
well, that on top of the fact that my favorite kaurismaki is shadows in paradise (:shock:) has me sold. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on July 03, 2014, 04:09:21 AM
judex is a very safe blind buy, samsong.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 03, 2014, 12:55:40 PM
I bought A Hard Day's Night and the Cassavetes set. I plan on getting Nashville and the Demy set also.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 03, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
Quote from: 03 on July 03, 2014, 04:09:21 AM
judex is a very safe blind buy, samsong.

how does it compare to eyes without a face?  I'm not a big fan of that one.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on July 03, 2014, 04:55:32 PM
hm. well, it's pretty different. if you hate 'eyes without a face' i would stay away i guess. but i would say judex is greatly superior.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 03, 2014, 07:04:09 PM
Quote from: 03 on July 03, 2014, 04:55:32 PM
hm. well, it's pretty different. if you hate 'eyes without a face' i would stay away i guess. but i would say judex is greatly superior.

didn't hate it, just wouldn't say it's something I'm head over heels about.  like I don't really care to own eyes without a face.  there are things I admire about it though.  I've seen the party scene with the bird heads from judex and it's pretty incredible.  if the rest of the movie' saw hypnotic I'm down.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 03, 2014, 09:52:05 PM
went with a friend who had the coupon (15%), we borrowed a membership number (10%), and with the sale (50%) i left whistling with the long day closes for $16.47. whistling

felt its purchase was inevitable. now i got all this time to pick my final. encouraging reports back on purchases, even like "my sixth time and still a stunner" or "watched the movie and immediately left to buy a cat for some reason" etcs

has anyone pulled a pierre petaix?

[edit due to having forgotten to share another thinger]
everyone i go with, as in the two other people i've gone with because not trying to brag but i know at least two people, they also experience the relatable problem of choosing the one to buy. seems like a universal movie person pickle
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 06, 2014, 09:33:51 PM
feel solid about my decision to find a way to watch il sorpasso before buying it. glad i watched it, glad i didn't buy it. i think its description from criterion is accurate and your internal self already knows what that means for you

i enjoyed both of the characters, their presentation, and the chemistry of their relationship
chuckled during the antonioni description. a great and common antonioni description
*vague spoiler*
sadly felt the ending coming and didn't appreciate the ending

marketa lazarová remains my favorite seduction from criterion within the past year or about that, you know what i mean, recentish excellent personal discovery
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 07, 2014, 04:51:34 AM
got a few more 15% off coupons that expire as of 10 minutes ago from some generous donors so i ordered breaking the waves, la vie de boheme, judex, and the freshman.  3 out of 4 are blind buys.  felt frisky.  redeemed some credit card points for some barnes and noble gift cards so i'll be blowing those once i get them/after pickpocket is out. 

as for the conflict of which to buy, i basically only ever buy movies during this sale, and i usually go pretty hard.  they announce dates a month or so in advance so i have time to prepare.  there's discretion involved, i'm just covetous.  and on top of the fact that they just flat out release great films, there's sentimental value and implicit trust with the brand. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 07, 2014, 09:26:03 AM
What do you guys think about the Jean Vigo set?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 07, 2014, 11:51:31 AM
zéro de conduite is stunningly good imo
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on July 07, 2014, 12:05:09 PM
Quote from: Ravi on July 07, 2014, 09:26:03 AM
What do you guys think about the Jean Vigo set?

get it get it get it
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 08, 2014, 01:32:47 AM
Quote from: Ravi on July 07, 2014, 09:26:03 AM
What do you guys think about the Jean Vigo set?

one of criterion's best packages, and all three films are amazing. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 10, 2014, 08:07:32 PM
curveball overshare: new releases considered, i've now begun staring admiringly at movies i've owned on dvd and traded in for bluray days

top contenders --

ace in the hole
no one's being quiet about being excited about going back to this. that's what i was saying everyone, i'm in a vulnerable state currently
^last seen: six years ago or something, on dvd. doesn't frequently appear theatrically. spent 10mins looking for my dvd last night. it's traded!

thief
last seen five years or something on dvd. doesn't frequently play theatrically

breaking the waves
last seen 100 years ago? 10 years maybe. on dvd. owned an unopened oop dvd but didn't trade it in until the new release. hmmm. doesn't frequently play theatrically

throne of blood
last seen theatrically three years ago when edgar wright played it with an intro from him and rian johnson. johnson teased him for pronouncing "sam-your-eye"

nashville
last seen on dvd like 10 years ago. plays theatrically every year. for example five times this year

jules and jim
seen it 5X, plays every year, and one day i gotta buy it

badlands
mentioned

what'll happen:
mystery
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on July 10, 2014, 08:40:50 PM
All great movies...maybe forget about the Truffaut? I'm rooting for Ace/Thief/Waves.

Sidenote - Obv the above post is in "English", maybe more than usual, but somewhere along the line recently I realized I could understand most everything you were saying. Can't tell if you've lightened up on the cryptology or turned us all into codebreakers.


What jenkins [used to] sound like to the rest of us:

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 10, 2014, 09:33:03 PM
gtk. the long story short is i posted here during a period of time in my life in which my writing tendencies simply weren't my central concern. now i worry about things like that more, true enough. and now we're all better friends anyway, agreed. pfwew

[edit] bought ace in the hole
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 15, 2014, 02:57:49 AM
the freshman is awesome.  blind buy paid off hard on that one.  the transfer is pretty staggering.  just about pristine.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: tpfkabi on July 15, 2014, 06:42:07 PM
Yet another release of Playtime in the Tati box set.
I have Mon Oncle, MHH, Playtime (the 1st & 2nd versions) and Trafic.
Do you keep all versions of movies that you buy even after you upgrade?

I'm guessing Eraserhead won't include the extras from prior versions, but I don't own it.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 15, 2014, 06:59:04 PM
glad you asked because i've been wanting to share my feelings

recently i did a big trade in because my guess is, the way the market is going, dvds are worth so little now and in a year they'll be worth nothing. so i traded in my tatis for example, glad to see they're coming to blu-ray as we'd been hinted. now the question is whether i'll buy the new releases, how often i'll watch them, and what exactly is my psychology here

today i spent 10mins looking for my copy of stephen frears's the hit, but i don't have it anymore. i'd mistakenly thought it'd already gone to blu-ray. so now i miss it. also, i miss cutter's way, which i traded in and who is gonna release that on blu-ray?

it's a bit of a gamble, and i'm a movie person but sometimes i can't tell my split as a movie person and a consumer. nothing is easy in my land of emotions
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on July 16, 2014, 12:40:20 AM
The Complete Jacques Tati Boxset & 'La Dolce Vita' Anchors The Criterion Collection October Releases
Source: Playlist

For the most part, The Criterion Collection tends to serve up four or five films each month, and perhaps something in their Eclipse line of down and dirty releases. But this October, they've got stuff coming that's so big, they're keeping the focus where it should be, rather than spreading themselves too thin.

First up is "The Complete Jacques Tati," which as the title suggests, will feature his six feature length films — "Jour de fête," "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday," "Mon oncle," "PlayTime," "Trafic," and "Parade" — along with seven short films as well. Needless to say this has all been beautifully restored, and yes, it will be coming absolutely packed with extras. This thing will be teeming with documentaries, archival interviews, visual essays and much, much, much, more. It's everything you could want as a Tati fan or newcomer alike, so get on it.

A bonafide classic, Criterion has finally got their mitts on "La Dolce Vita" and are giving it the treatment to Frederico Fellini's iconic film. That means a new transfer, fresh interviews, visual essays and more. If you haven't seen this, now you have no excuse at all, so make sure this is on your list.

Meanwhile, Criterion is also bringing John Ford's "My Darling Clementine" to home video. It will feature both the 103 minute pre-release version and the 97 minute theatrical cut, the 1916 short "A Bandit's Wagon" featuring Ford and his brother in the lead roles, and a plethora of vintage material.

Finally, the boutique label is putting a new coat of paint on George Sluzier's "The Vanishing."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 22, 2014, 03:43:43 AM
President Thomas Whitmore: We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!
[crowd cheers]

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 24, 2014, 05:03:08 AM
blind buy report #2. 

judex is a fucking zany movie.  hallucinatory genre fever dream.  the disorientation from the fragmented plotting contributes beautifully to the experience as well as effectively conveying themes.  in that way it reminded me a lot of claire denis's bastards.  a great movie to get lost in.  makes me think i should revisit eyes without a face, and i forgot that one of my favorite short films blood of the beasts is on that disc, so i ordered that shit.  can't wait to check out the short films on the judex disc. 

la vie de boheme i'm still reeling from.  custom fit for me.  a love letter to paris akin to woody allen's paean to new york with manhattan--a beautiful city rendered in sumptuous black and white with a story and emotions befitting its splendor.  "YOU ARE UNDER ARREST, YOU ARE UNDER ARREST, YOU ARE UNDER ARREST."  melancholy and humor are rarely balanced this perfectly.  this will be revisited constantly.

thanks 03 and jenkins for the recs.

i made my last haul for this sale.

pickpocket
hidden fortress
throne of blood
l'eclisse
picnic at hanging rock
persona
jules and jim
eyes without a face
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on July 24, 2014, 09:37:34 AM
I picked up:

A Hard Day's Night
Nashville
The Complete Jean Vigo
John Cassavetes: Five Films
The Essential Jacques Demy
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 25, 2014, 03:40:29 PM
kinda sad monday (the last day of the sale) is approaching. it's like july has been a tv season for us movie people, and except well you see our choices are 700+ movies through 80+years across the globe

movies i found ways to see so i didn't end up buying them:

nashville (2x)
hidden fortress (which after i saw the blu-ray i realized i haven't traded in my dvd yet, hrpmh!)
white
red (blue i watch all the time)
a man escaped
diabolique

i might still buy diabolique, based on the fact that it's insanely good. just, insanely good. no i probably won't buy it. i'll probably make a last-minute selection and i'm not sure which movie that'll be
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on August 01, 2014, 11:49:47 AM
Have only seen Love Streams on terrible quality DVD - these caps are exciting (resized):

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Same with Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on August 04, 2014, 02:50:52 PM
to help me save money in november i'll go see the 35mm double-feature of husbands and love streams at the new bev for $8. that's how movie people solve money worries in los angeles
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on August 17, 2014, 02:51:39 AM
the november line-up is pretty strong.  pumped to finally see the hellman westerns, and i've been waiting for the L'Avventura upgrade for years. (great cover on that one too.)  must start saving now for the fall barnes and noble sale.  curious about the les blank set.  i've only seen burden of dreams and werner herzog eats his shoe and love both, though i feel like that has more to do with my affinity for herzog than an admiration for les blank.

The Criterion Collection has announced six titles for Blu-ray release in November: On November 11th, it will release Monte Hellman's The Shooting and Ride in the Whirlwind. On November 18th, it will release Frank Capra's It Happened One Night. On November 25th, it will release Michelangelo Antonioni's L'avventura, Sydney Pollack's Tootsie, and Les Blank: Always for Pleasure.

The Shooting/Ride in the Whirlwind

In the mid-sixties, the maverick American director Monte Hellman conceived of two westerns at the same time. Dreamlike and gritty by turns, the two films would prove their maker's adeptness at brilliantly deconstructing genre. As shot back-to-back for famed producer Roger Corman, they feature overlapping casts and crews, including Jack Nicholson in two of his meatiest early roles. The films—The Shooting, about a motley assortment of loners following a mysterious wanted man through a desolate frontier, and Ride in the Whirlwind, about a group of cowhands pursued by vigilantes for crimes they did not commit—are rigorous, artful, and wholly unconventional journeys into the American West.

The Shooting

In this eerie, existential western directed by Monte Hellman and written by Carole Eastman (Five Easy Pieces), Warren Oates and Will Hutchins play a bounty hunter and his sidekick who are talked by a mysterious woman (Millie Perkins) into leading her into the desert on a murkily motivated revenge mission. Things are further complicated by the addition to their crew of an enigmatic drifter (Jack Nicholson) who seems to delight in sadistically toying with the two men. Hellman's singular odyssey is a vision of the weird old west unlike any other, a spare and challenging work leading to a provocative ending.

Ride in the Whirlwind

Working from a thoughtful script by Jack Nicholson, Monte Hellman fashioned this moody and tense western about a trio of cowhands who are mistaken for robbers and must outrun and hide from a posse of bloodthirsty vigilantes in the wilds of Utah. A grim yet gripping tale of chance and blind frontier justice, Ride in the Whirlwind is brought to life by a compelling cast, including Nicholson, Cameron Mitchell, Millie Perkins, and Harry Dean Stanton.

Special Features:
New 4K digital restorations of both films, supervised by director Monte Hellman, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-ray
Audio commentaries on both films, featuring Hellman and film historians Bill Krohn and Blake Lucas
New interviews with actors John Hackett, B. J. Merholz, Millie Perkins, and Harry Dean Stanton, assistant director Gary Kurtz, and chief wrangler Calvin Johnson, all in conversation with Hellman
New conversation between actor Will Hutchins and film programmer Jake Perlin
New video essay on actor Warren Oates by critic Kim Morgan
PLUS: An essay by critic Michael Atkinson
More!

It Happened One Night

Opposites attract with magnetic force in this romantic road-trip delight from Frank Capra, about a spoiled runaway socialite (Claudette Colbert) and a roguish man-of-the-people reporter (Clark Gable) who is determined to get the scoop on her scandalous disappearance. The first film to accomplish the very rare feat of sweeping all five major Oscar categories (best picture, best actor, best actress, best director, and best screenplay), It Happened One Night is among the most gracefully constructed and edited films of the early sound era, packed with clever situations and gags that have entered the Hollywood comedy pantheon. Featuring two actors at the top of their game, sparking with a chemistry that has never been bettered, this is the birth of the screwball comedy.

Special Features:
New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New conversation between critics Molly Haskell and Phillip Lopate
Frank Capra's American Dream, a 1997 feature-length documentary
Director Frank Capra's first film, the 1922 silent short The Ballad of Fisher's Boarding House
American Film Institute tribute to Capra from 1982
Trailer
PLUS: An essay by critic Farran Smith Nehme
More!

L'Avventura

Michelangelo Antonioni invented a new film grammar with this masterwork. An iconic piece of challenging 1960s cinema and a gripping narrative in its own right, L'avventura concerns the enigmatic disappearance of a young woman during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily, and the search taken up by her disaffected lover (Gabriele Ferzetti) and best friend (Monica Vitti, in her breakout role). Antonioni's controversial international sensation is a gorgeously shot tale of modern ennui and spiritual isolation.

Special Features:
New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
Audio commentary featuring film historian Gene Youngblood
Selected-scene commentary by filmmaker Olivier Assayas
Antonioni: Documents and Testimonials, a fifty-eight-minute 1966 documentary by Gianfranco Mingozzi
Writings by director Michelangelo Antonioni, read by actor Jack Nicholson, plus Nicholson's personal recollections of the director
New English subtitle translation
Trailer
PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey Nowell-Smith, along with the statement Antonioni made about the film and the letter that circulated in support of it after its 1960 Cannes premiere

Tootsie

In Tootsie, the character Michael Dorsey lands the role of a lifetime—as does the actor playing him, Dustin Hoffman. This multilayered comedy from director Sydney Pollack follows the increasingly elaborate deception of a down-on-his-luck New York actor who disguises himself as a woman to get a coveted soap opera gig; while his female persona skyrockets to fame, he finds himself learning to be a better man. Hoffman's ball-busting yet disarmingly sweet Dorothy Michaels is a sensational comic creation, given support by a stellar cast including Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Teri Garr, George Gaynes, Bill Murray, and, in her first Oscar-winning role, Jessica Lange. Imbued with poignant drama, Tootsie is a funny and cutting film from an American moment defined by shifting social and sexual identities.

Special Features:
New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
Audio commentary featuring director Sydney Pollack, taken from Criterion's 1991 laserdisc edition of the film
New interviews with actor Dustin Hoffman and comedy writer Phil Rosenthal
Interview with Dorothy Michaels by film critic Gene Shalit, from the film's production
Making of "Tootsie," a 1982 documentary directed by Rocky Lang
A Better Man: The Making of "Tootsie," a 2007 documentary directed by Charles Kiselyak and featuring interviews with Pollack; actors Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr, Hoffman, and Jessica Lange; and writers Larry Gelbart and Murray Schisgal
Screen and wardrobe test footage of Hoffman
Deleted scenes and trailers
PLUS: An essay by critic Michael Sragow

Les Blank: Always for Pleasure

An uncompromisingly independent filmmaker, Les Blank made documentaries for nearly fifty years, elegantly disappearing with his camera into cultural spots rarely seen on-screen—mostly on the peripheries of the United States, but also occasionally abroad. Seemingly off-the-cuff yet poetically constructed, these films are humane, sometimes wry, always engaging tributes to musicians, food, and all sorts of regionally specific delights. This collector's set provides a diverse survey of Les Blank's vast output, including the warmly funny The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins, about the legendary Texas musician; Always for Pleasure, which captures the vivacious spirit of New Orleans; Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, a hilarious celebration of the pungent, flavorful "stinking rose" of the title; and eleven other unexpected features, plus eight of Blank's short films.

Films Include: The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968); God Respects Us When We Work, but Loves Us When We Dance (1968); Spend It All (1971); A Well Spent Life (1971); Dry Wood (1973); Hot Pepper (1973); Always for Pleasure(1978); Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980); Sprout Wings and Fly (1983); In Heaven There Is No Beer? (1984); Gap-Toothed Women (1987); Yum, Yum, Yum (1990); The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists (1994); Sworn to the Drum (1995).

Special Features:
New 2K digital restorations of all fourteen films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-rays
Excerpt from Les Blank: A Quiet Revelation, an upcoming documentary by Gina Leibrecht New interviews with director Les Blank's sons, Harrod and Beau; Blank documentary subject Gerald Gaxiola (a.k.a. the Maestro); filmmakers Skip Gerson, Maureen Gosling, Taylor Hackford, Tom Luddy, and Chris Simon; and chef and author Alice Waters
Blank's short films Lightnin' Les (1968), Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin' Mill Is Burnin' Down (1968), The Sun's Gonna Shine (1968), More Fess (1978), Julie: Old Time Tales of the Blue Ridge (1991), My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge (1995), and The Maestro Rides Again (2005)
PLUS: An essay by film scholar Andrew Horton
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: MacGuffin on September 16, 2014, 12:27:58 PM
Todd Haynes' 'Safe' Starring Julianne Moore Coming To The Criterion Collection In December
By The Playlist

With TIFF drama "Still Alice" snapped up by Sony Pictures Classics, sparking talk of an Oscar campaign around Julianne Moore's performance, The Criterion Collection's announcement of their December slate couldn't be more perfectly timed.

The boutique label has revealed they'll bring Todd Haynes' breakout film "Safe," starring Julianne Moore, to store shelves in time for Christmas. The film, coming after memorable turns in "Short Cuts" and "Vanya On 42nd Street," cemented Moore as a rising talent, and earned her an Indie Spirit Award nomination and a win from the New York Film Critics circle. The film itself is a terrific look at spiralling paranoia, following a woman who begins to believe she's allergic to much of the world around her.

The Criterion release of "Safe" will be newly restored, feature commentary by Haynes, Moore and producer Christine Vachon; Haynes' short film "The Suicide," interviews and more. Definitely a good stocking stuffer to put under the tree.

Also coming from Criterion in December: an Eclipse boxset featuring five films from Japanese director Keisuke Kinoshita, and Blu-ray editions of Terry Gilliam's "Time Bandits" and Liliana Cavani's "The Night Porter."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 28, 2014, 04:45:02 PM
because i'm in some kinda "committed" relationship with b&n's criterion sale i've avoided 4-5 equal or better criterion sales that've occurred between july and -- november 11 is when my honey comes home

with various people i've had the conversation that if pearly gates exist someone is going to check to see if i bought eraserhead on blu-ray, for example. i've heard jb call it his least favorite lynch movie, but i still hope he sees it on a list for the pearly gates

this was announced for january:

sword of doom (bluray) -- example of a samurai movie i like
bitter tears of petra von kant -- my insides are a constant fassbinder melodrama
my winnipeg -- i think i've never thought about it before, but i think this is his least weird movie and a terrific intro piece
the palm beach story -- chill. adorable cover

the big news imo:

la ciénaga -- who started it? antonioni basically initiated it as a cause for intention, although signs of it exist all the way back to von sternberg. and cinema of the senses is one of my favorite things. phenomenology. ontology. etc. if you don't want to follow the movie's senses, because they're difficult or something, put on dredd 3d instead, which also has wonderful senses, and we'll chat about that. but if you want to like hold my hand or some shit, this here is with lynne ramsay, Lucile Hadzihalilovic, steve mcqueen, etc.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 14, 2014, 02:18:55 PM
Visions of Desire: Kent Jones Talks to Wes Anderson About Almodóvar
http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3267-visions-of-desire-kent-jones-talks-to-wes-anderson-about-almodovar
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QuoteKJ: Everything feels like it's being refracted in Almodóvar's . . .

WA: Brain prism.

KJ: Or hall of mirrors. In Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, Banderas's and Abril's characters are so singularly odd that they could never have been accommodated by straight melodrama.

QuoteWA: Remember how they did The Godfather for TV? They cut both films together and put it all in chronological order? I think the Almodóvar movies could be treated in that way. They could be intercut as a great saga.

KJ: One grand gesture. A never-ending story.

WA: Because they're held together by his voice, which is so
distinctive as a writer and a director—you just feel his presence.

KJ:Like Bergman and Oshima and Chabrol.

WA: Or Woody Allen. But Chabrol is a good comparison to Almodóvar, because they're both drawn to a certain kind of people, a certain kind of relationship, and people who are doing something particular with their lives. But maybe unlike Chabrol, Almodóvar mainly writes about people for whom he has tremendous sympathy.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 21, 2014, 05:54:09 AM
what's everyone buying from the sale this month?

just ordered:

the complete jacques tati
f for fake
eraserhead
ali: fear eats the soul
the shooting/ride in the whirlwind
vengeance is mine
my darling clementine
the innocents

gonna pick up l'avventura as well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on November 21, 2014, 07:10:15 AM
You're Rich.


I was considering getting George Washington and Depalma's 'Sisters' but spending over $20 on a movie just feels wrong to me.


I'm Poor.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on November 21, 2014, 09:09:04 AM
def not rich just stupid with my money. 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: modage on November 21, 2014, 09:44:58 AM
Mine:
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 21, 2014, 05:03:58 PM
you gotta have money to be stupid with it. right now i can be this stupid --
eraserhead
monte hellman double

those were my picks. then i did the thing where i assessed decisions from my past, and i added these for the finish:
jules and jim
nashville

similar to last sale kinda, where after a day or two i'm like "wellllp. gotta remember the classics."

i'll buy safe next month
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 27, 2014, 12:32:52 AM
please let me know if you've seen any of these criterion movies on hulu, especially if you recommend one:

http://imgur.com/a/Ef9ba

[edit]accidental unrelated photo of 3 kaplan dvds
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on December 27, 2014, 05:24:04 PM
all the boys are called patrick is very good godard.
a legend or was it? is also pretty excellent.
i don't remember the holy man very well.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on December 27, 2014, 05:39:20 PM
Fear has one of Mark Wahlberg's most underrated performances
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on December 28, 2014, 07:47:23 PM
March releases


The Soft Skin (http://www.criterion.com/films/27640-the-soft-skin)

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Ride The Pink Horse (http://www.criterion.com/films/28066-ride-the-pink-horse)

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Gates Of Heaven/Vernon, Florida (http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/1097-gates-of-heaven-vernon-florida)

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The Thin Blue Line (http://www.criterion.com/films/28355-the-thin-blue-line)

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Cries And Whispers (http://www.criterion.com/films/237-cries-and-whispers)

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Hoop Dreams (http://www.criterion.com/films/906-hoop-dreams)

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on December 28, 2014, 08:37:53 PM
I'm excited about The Thin Blue Line! Cover is wack tho
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on December 30, 2014, 11:21:05 PM
ride the pink horse is really good.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: cine on January 02, 2015, 06:39:55 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Axolotl on January 02, 2015, 07:19:03 AM
2 days 1 night, the fisher king, inside llewyn davis (does this even make sense?) Kill List(?)Passion of joan of arc(?) Purple rose of cairo?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on January 02, 2015, 01:28:50 PM
this is one of their more cryptic drawings.  there's no way that's not Inside Llewyn Davis, and pretty confident about The Fisher King, though he's got what looks ot be either an eye-ball or a sphere containing an image of the moon.  no idea what that is.  Two Days, One Night is a sure thing as well.

the ship in the top right, i hope to god means The New World.  have also read predictions of And The Ship Sails On.  choice of boat type seems too specific though not to take into account...

new harold lloyd it seems (Speedy would be the obvious guess), and the gang chasing him supposedly suggests The Brood.  the clock (1:23) suggests billy wilder's One, Two, Three, the man holding what people have been assuming are blueprints is A Master Builder, the guy with a push cart at bottom center is The Merchant of Four Seasons, the house on the back under a moon is Moonrise Kingdom.

the gang with knives, the group of colonial soldiers, the single rose, the woman wearing god knows what standing next to... a pyre or a splatter of some sort, the couple in the car, an unfinished bridge, the landscape that it's all painted on, all have me stumped.  well, i guess The River could be the renoir film.

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 03, 2015, 06:43:09 PM
most recent criterionforum list --

To review, I'll eat my shoe if these aren't the answers to this year's Wacky Drawing:
Suns/Moon - TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT
House - MOONRISE KINGDOM
Boat - THE NEW WORLD
Kids on bridge - THE BROOD
Bridge - Koker Trilogy
Car - Wim Wenders' Road Movie(s)
X-Mouthed Knife-Wielders - THE CURE
King in boat - THE FISHER KING
Eyeball - ONE-EYED JACKS
Guy with cart - THE MERCHANT OF THE FOUR SEASONS
Guy with plans - A MASTER BUILDER
Llewyn Davis - INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS
Harold Lloyd - SPEEDY
Woman with weapons standing next to Mathmos - BARBARELLA

The only things I'm unsure about:
clock (AFTER HOURS or ONE, TWO, THREE)
cloud (the Assayas film)
river (if it's even significant)
rose (I can't imagine it's the Bette Midler film)
18th Century soldiers (maybe NAPOLEON or BARRY LYNDON or LES MISERABLES)
architect's plans (SPINAL TAP)

http://www.criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13562&start=150#p503668
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OstrichRidingCowboy on January 03, 2015, 10:41:18 PM
(Could the three heavenly bodies also be Melancholia?)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on January 04, 2015, 02:27:30 AM
Inside Llewyn Davis is a surprise, since the Coens' films don't usually have copious extras on DVD. Perhaps Criterion will include documentaries on 60s folk music and the concert film "Another Day, Another Time."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 16, 2015, 02:49:36 PM
yeah, renoir's the river was announced in blu-ray form. and sullivan's travels, and the friends of eddie coyle. other news but what i wanna share is:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: putneyswipe on January 22, 2015, 03:20:25 PM
heads up to costco people- they have criterions now for 19.99

I saw days of heaven, rosemary's baby, 8 1/2, if.., tess, great beauty, tin drum and a few others but i think varies from store to store
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 03, 2015, 06:31:02 PM
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this movie is ridiculously good. it's goddamn impressive

it opens with three cosmic people sitting around chatting, one of them chilling there in space, staring at earth:
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his cosmic friends make fun of him and make fun of earth. he tells them they're grumpy, and they don't believe in humans enough. he says he'll prove humans' capabilities by giving them cosmic powers. a cosmic friend scoffs:
"You are the power giver, you can give power beyond measure. What will happen if these silly, greedy human scabs who can only breed and scramble, spread out among our stars."

he says he'll take the risk, to the best of his capabilities:
"There is a limit to the power I can give. So the master has decreed. That bit of gritty stuff at the heart of every individual no power can touch. The soul, the individuality, that ultimate mystery, only the master can control."

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he gives cosmic power to some random dude. a very believable random dude. then over the course of the movie the random dude learns about the powers he has and how they can be used

this movie makes it clear that certain desires of humans are dangerous and/or selfish. random dude wants a woman for example, but he can't control the heart of the woman, though he tries:
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and tries:
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but she's not having it and he can't make her

so everyone is impressed by his miracle powers, but his miracle powers don't allow him to have everything he wants, since the desires of humans are uncontrollable by those on the outside. only the person can decide what the person wants

he can't figure out what to do:
"I get nothing but advice. But it's all different. I don't know where I am. I'm all full of wonders and I daren't let them loose. I get thinking of things. And wanting things. I can't tell you. I got a bad imagination Maggie. I got a dangerous imagination."

his new plan is to make a capitalistic friend who sees his miracle powers as a way to make a globe-spanning business. other business friends get excited and random dude builds a palace and starts setting up his kingdom:

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he gets a bit nasty because he can't get what he wants:
"You better do something and do it soon. You've gotta make a new world, that'll make me happy. Get together you important people, try to be really important. Talk it over among yourselves. But talk real stuff. Do it quickly, and do it now. And if you don't do what I tell you, I'll wipe you out, like a child wipes a slate. That's me. That's what I've found in me, since I began looking."

he grows tired of the old world and its inertia, he doesn't like arguments, and he stops the earth from rotating, "stopped the world going 'round," which is a bad decision and everyone regrets what's happened

the cosmic people rewind the clock, and random dude makes the request:
"Miracles. If it happens that I have been working miracles, then on the word go, let me not be able to work any more miracles, ever. Forget it. Forget all about it. Wipe it out. No more miracles. You can't control 'em. Go!"

so his miracle powers are taken from him and the cosmic people chat the close:
"They were apes only yesterday, give them time."
"Once an ape, always an ape."
"No. There is something in every one of those creatures more than that. Like a little grain of gold, glittering in sand, lost in the sand. A flash of indignation when they think things are false and wrong. That's godlike. Dirt is never indignant. That is why they interest me."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on February 04, 2015, 12:30:20 PM
Holy fuck that sounds fantastic. It's also riiiiiight heeeeeeere:

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on February 23, 2015, 06:02:33 PM
Watership Down marked me when I was 4 years old and I'm guessing informed a lot of my tastes, now. Here's Guillermo Del Toro talking about his connection to it

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on March 04, 2015, 02:59:43 PM
posting this before i watch it, 'cause i be excited, 'cause edgar wright in the criterion closet



[edit] just out-loud said "how the fuck has he not seen walker?"
was at his throne of blood screening and he's just having some spider-webbed castle moment for some reason

[edit] umm it's allllright. is that his serious personality side or something?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 31, 2015, 02:24:51 PM
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Someone at the blu-ray.com forum guessed "Tree of Life" (Tray of Life).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: putneyswipe on March 31, 2015, 02:29:24 PM
6-Hour Cut??!!  :shock:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 31, 2015, 03:11:20 PM
via reddit: jan troell's here's your life.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060529/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 31, 2015, 10:17:13 PM
Love love that more Jan Troell is entering the collection. This could be an inch toward a much needed release of Emigrants and The New Land onto Blu Ray.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on April 29, 2015, 05:00:41 PM
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apparently this is Mulholland Drive.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on April 29, 2015, 07:41:50 PM
it's about fucking time.  amazing news.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: 03 on April 29, 2015, 07:47:35 PM
YEAH BOI
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on May 18, 2015, 07:26:32 PM
So happy I haven't yet bought Dressed to Kill on blu-ray, which I've multiple times (5-6x) thought about, since now I can go straight to Criterion. There's a It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World blu-ray case on my shelf that always chuckles at me, and it sounds like Midnight Cowboy is about to have a big ol' laugh.

Lions Love (..And Lies) in the Agnès Varda in California box is a big deal.

The list:
Night and the City blu
The French Lieutenant's Woman
Dressed to Kill
Day for Night
Two Days, One Night
Eclipse Series 43: Agnès Varda in California
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on May 19, 2015, 06:20:43 PM
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This may be one of my favorite Criterion covers yet.


Two Days, One Night is awesome (great inclusion of a 1979 documentary) and happy to see blu ray for my favorite Jules Dassin flick.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Axolotl on June 11, 2015, 04:40:11 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjMy2RSgBAo
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on June 23, 2015, 03:57:07 PM


He mentions Straight Time in the end so this is automatically worth posting
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on June 23, 2015, 04:12:28 PM
That was a strange experience. I kind of didn't want to find out how he really talks, or see his nipples so clearly.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 03, 2015, 01:14:03 PM
B&N sale is 7/7 to 7/27.

I already decided the three I'm going to buy: Badlands, Safe, Don't Look Now.

Although we'll see what happens in terms of whether I'll also buy The River and/or The Fisher King.

Has anyone seen The Fisher King recently? I'm being crazy about that? I can't remember.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 12, 2015, 01:49:40 PM
Convinced I need this, and/but/and last year I bought Brazil.



Plucked the three I was certain I would. Watched Don't Look Now first. No one edits like that anymore. No one pulls their red-jacketed daughter out of the pond like that anymore. I need to watch this special feature:

Nicolas Roeg: The Enigma of Film, a new piece on Roeg's style, featuring recent interviews with filmmakers Danny Boyle and Steven Soderbergh. I watched all the special features around Safe, and I watched Safe. Julianne Moore says she acts appropriate for the frame, appreciates when a director can tell her how her shot will be framed. I appreciate when she shrivels herself after her husband visits her sanctuary:

Quote
Her: Whoa. Watch it.
Him: All right?
Her: I think it might be your cologne.
Him: Honey, I'm not wearing any cologne.
Her: Maybe in the shirt.

Cinematically, Safe begins in medias res, with a car driving down a street at night toward a house alongside credits. And Safe's close is strong: a great location for a great moment to tie up the movie and character. That's right after a tonal perfect speech on her birthday. This kind of movie on paper and in my opinion when I watch it, this movie could bring me and polka into shared appreciation. I like when me and at least one other person I meet on this planet likes a movie. A movie friend of mine has been chatting about The Friends of Eddie Coyle, which I adored but don't own, though I own the book, because I needed in print that part that's my favorite part:

Quote"Right," Jackie Brown said. "Get out and go up the hill there, and get your friends and the rifles, and come back down here and we'll do business. Here, not there."
"Why?" the kid said.
"Because I think you need exercise," Jackie Brown said. "I'm afraid of horses. I like the moonlight. And I'm not so fucking stupid as to drive this car into the woods to find two other guys with machine guns who know I've got money. This life's hard, but it's harder if you're stupid. Now you go and get them, and I"ll be waiting here. When you come back I'll tell you what to do next. Move."

"I'm afraid of horses." Love it. The 60s and 70s were special with horses, I think. I want to get Renoir's The River, which of all the options packs the most dreams-per-minute. I'll be surprised if I don't end up buying The River, but I'm only going one more, and although I adjusted my Badlands situation, I still haven't dealt with replacing dvds I sold of George Washington, In the Mood for Love, The Double Life of Véronique, the Three Colors Trilogy... I still own dvds for Valerie and Her Week Of Wonders, The Merchant of Four Seasons,  a region 2 Judex I've never watched, The Killers... not to mention I could one day deal with my missing America Lost and Found: The BBS Story... I think eventually once I learn about this movie it'll be ridiculous I haven't already learned about this movie:



Mainstays like Godard's Every Man for Himself, Truffaut's The Soft Skin, for some reason I'm ignoring/not taking seriously Melville's Le silence de la mer, and I've previously boarded La Ciénaga but I'd go right back if not for competing interests. Etc.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on July 14, 2015, 06:01:21 PM
There's a fantastic 20 -minute video essay by Imogen Sara Smith on Criterion's release of Ride the Pink Horse (1947) (http://www.criterion.com/films/28066-ride-the-pink-horse). I've been looking into her past writings and she's an incredibly perceptive critic, untrained and (unbound) by a lot of the canonical ideas of academia.

An excerpt from the longer video essay included on the disc:





And many of her other writings online:

All I Desire - A Film Forum Retrospective Celebrates Barbara Stanwyck's Enduring Power (http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/all-i-desire-20131202)

Dark Chambers - Deceit and obsession in Robert Siodmak's Universal noirs (http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/dark-chambers-20120713)

Going to Extremes - Violence, obsession, and high-contrast lighting in the films of Anthony Mann (http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/going-to-extremes-20140415)

Homeless on the Range: The Lusty Men and the "Great American Search" (http://brightlightsfilm.com/homeless-on-the-range-the-lusty-men-and-the-great-american-search/#.VYpWKPmqqko)

Japanese Cinema's Uncommon Man: Tatsuya Nakadai's Dissidents, Outcasts, and Shadow Warriors (http://brightlightsfilm.com/japanese-cinemas-uncommon-man-tatsuya-nakadais-dissidents-outcasts-and-shadow-warriors/)

Lost Souls - Reflections on film noir inspired by three screenings at MoMA (http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/lost-souls-20131030)

Maximum Security: Film Noir, Domesticity, and the Female Captive (http://brightlightsfilm.com/maximum-security-film-noir-domesticity-and-the-female-captive/#.VYCXQflViko)

The Music of Words: Storytelling in Two Powell & Pressburger Films (http://brightlightsfilm.com/the-music-of-words-storytelling-in-two-powell-pressburger-films/#.VVzsP1lVhBc)

Passing the Test - On Repetition, Performance, and the Greatness of Howard Hawks (http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/passing-the-test-20130904)

Past Sunset: Noir in the West (http://brightlightsfilm.com/past-sunset-noir-in-the-west/)

Plumbing the Depths of Capitalism: On Force of Evil (http://brightlightsfilm.com/plumbing-the-depths-of-capitalism-on-force-of-evil/#.VaTE2or3bCQ)

Sinners' Holiday: An Ode to Pre-Code (http://brightlightsfilm.com/sinners-holiday-an-ode-to-pre-code/#.VYCW1vlViko)

World Weary - Noir City XXII offers a global tour of postwar film noir (http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/world-weary-20140122)


Imogen Sarah Smith interviewed by Peter Labuza on The Cinephiliacs podcast (http://www.thecinephiliacs.net/2013/11/episode-28-imogen-sara-smith-in-lonely.html)


She's also written two books, In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City (http://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Places-Film-Noir-Beyond/dp/0786463058/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1436914753&sr=1-1&keywords=imogen+sara+smith&pebp=1436914755257&perid=112W72WV3P8V1EK6QS1J) and Buster Keaton: The Persistence of Comedy (http://www.amazon.com/Buster-Keaton-Imogen-Sara-Smith/dp/1494285592/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1436914784&sr=1-3&keywords=imogen+sara+smith&pebp=1436914786847&perid=0E8MDD99ZTSRHVMNDYN5)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on July 15, 2015, 04:04:08 PM
guys...

http://www.criterion.com/films/28050-mulholland-dr
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 06, 2015, 01:40:40 PM
Criterion.com is having a 50% off flash sale until noon 10/7 ET.

if you only stream Criterion movies on Hulu you're smart. that's so cheap and easy. like many other aging people i make life hard on myself by not converting into newer and better forms of living. so i have to think about buying these movies, and lemme tell ya, Criterion is going to make the end of this year tricky.

i ordered Moonrise Kingdom, The Honeymoon Killers, and My Own Private Idaho. i consider that me covering the basics. mentioning that by the time the B&N sale comes along there'll also be Mulholland Dr., Code Unknown, the Apu Trilogy, and by the year's end there will be Ikiru, Jellyfish Eyes, and Burroughs: The Movie.

the elders would've called this a "terrific Criterion year, absolutely wonderful, oh-aw it's hard on my wallet."

the cover selected for Harold Lloyd's Speedy is fine enough, but it just makes me realize Criterion doesn't plan to release Clara Bow's It, from the previous year and how i think of that ride (does anyone know what this ride is called?)
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on October 11, 2015, 12:45:57 PM
PTA favorite Criterions (https://www.criterion.com/lists/150628-paul-thomas-anderson-s-favorite-films)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 11, 2015, 12:49:58 PM
^it's a fan list, it's simply the c&rv list transported to the criterion page

good to see you cg
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: classical gas on October 11, 2015, 12:53:49 PM
Thanks!

Yeah, I posted that before actually reading it.  It's not anything new.  Maybe should have gone in a PTA thread.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on October 16, 2015, 07:21:45 PM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_boxshots/4460-08c327a57d3cb404d7e27fd23dfba8b5/794_DVD_box_348x490_original.jpg)

and this is my favorite Wim Wenders movie that Criterion hasn't already released:

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this isn't like Zatoichi btw it's 2 movies and normal price:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on October 16, 2015, 07:22:56 PM
Quote from: jenkins<3 on October 16, 2015, 07:21:45 PM
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ohmygodohmygodohmygod
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on October 21, 2015, 04:20:34 PM
DVD Beaver on Code Unknown (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-ray_reviews_69/code_unknown_blu-ray.htm) - like night and day
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on October 21, 2015, 04:58:12 PM
Quote from: wilder on October 21, 2015, 04:20:34 PM
DVD Beaver on Code Unknown (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-ray_reviews_69/code_unknown_blu-ray.htm) - like night and day

Whoa. Why were the original transfers so bad?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 17, 2015, 12:13:47 PM
today:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/product_images/1710-4108205e701f7c0ad09df2acfccb0c1f/783_box_348x490_w100.jpg)(https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/product_images/1709-153a1793ca8672c9cef2ab394fb9b07a/784_box_348x490_w100.jpg)(https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/product_images/1708-6a247e9e62877444d828fe7de76aa73b/785_box_348x490_w100.jpg)

and it came out a bit ago, but since the last sale (the b&n 50% sale is active), i've seen it theatrically, and if you're the kind of person who likes to tell people you've seen Daisies you'd like this too:
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i'm mad at my blu-ray player currently. some discs skip sometimes. specifically, The Great Escape, Joy Ride, and Tree of Life have had playback problems. i bought those three movies new. i can't figure out what's going on. it's driving me crazy. is it because, despite me having purchased home media for years, now is the time when i'm experiencing faulty manufacturing? are the discs the problem? is there dust in the player? no i don't think it's dust in the player. the skipping happens in very particular ways. how do i long story short this? for all three of those movies, there are specific parts in the movie which skip and freeze every time i put the discs in, despite the discs being in fine condition, and despite the rest of the movies playing normal.

this problem is giving me anxiety. i'm feeling less likely to buy discs now. also i bought three Criterions during their recent flash sale. because i thought i'd buy some more now. but now i'm not sure and my life is skipping because my blu-ray player is skipping. i haven't put Criterions in my player recently. i'm currently afraid of discs.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on November 17, 2015, 02:49:11 PM
I don't know if this will solve the issue but you can try updating your blu-ray player's firmware. Look up your player's model number on the manufacturer's website and there should be a free download somewhere.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on December 31, 2015, 10:23:29 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 31, 2015, 11:51:45 AM
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QuoteThe moving story of a plain young girl who becomes pregnant by a black sailor, befriends a homosexual, and gradually becomes a woman.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on December 31, 2015, 04:29:13 PM
Angel riding the bomb looks like a dual clue for Dr. Strangelove and The Exterminating Angel.

Three Kings seems like a pretty obvious one, though that might be a Kings of the Road fakeout.

Squid and the Whale, that one's pretty blatant.

Queen of Hearts in the JFK car has to be Manchurian Candidate and JFK.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 31, 2015, 05:13:17 PM
it's difficult to believe the artist wasn't aware of Three Kings, but it's impossible to believe i don't like that Kings of the Road poster.

aside from the mentioned these were the immediately solved:

Lone Wolf and Cub
The New World
Chimes at Midnight
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
The Naked Island

Easy Rider as a single seems whatever. Bicycle Thieves is already chilling on the coming soon page. Late Chrysanthemums or The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums, apparently definitely Japanese.

helpful Here Comes Mr. Jordan image:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on December 31, 2015, 10:36:38 PM
I could have sworn I already had Bicycle Thieves as a Criterion blu-ray, but I looked at the shelf and nope, DVD.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 03, 2016, 10:07:53 PM
after a couple days, still the same guesses are sitting around. what rattles my cages is growing awareness of the extent to which people guess, in terms of ownership. there are matters of ownership and licensing that aren't comprehensively familiar to me. like, this is new territory to me:

http://www.westchesterfilmsinc.com/#!about/c2414

this company owns, for example:

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QuoteScientists return from the West Indies with a potent, phosphorescent serum that allegedly changes human beings into cats. Though the medical value of this serum is dubious, that doesn't stop one of the scientists from experimenting on human guinea pigs, or from killing his colleagues when they try to stop him.

i'd watch that twice. its release date hasn't been announced. lots of bizarre titles. godzilla abounds. and another example from this company is:

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Westchester Films is the reason Criterion distributes Stagecoach instead of the previous Warner Bros. so, this is related to Warner Bros being apparently the least friendly company. they're Disney private. terrible at sharing. Kubrick is in Criterion from his United Artists days. Warner Bros owns New Line. New Line owns, for example, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch-Drunk Love.

Warner Bros and New Line were last openly shared in laserdisc criterions, e.g. Casablanca, Singin' in the Rain, North by Northwest,

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we've lost so much. except some we haven't, for example New Line owns The New World, which is an indisputable answer in the 2016 piece. Warner Bros owns Badlands. Malick is handed over. that's interesting. Warner Bros also owns Three Kings. on top of that, the one that gets me feeling itchy, Warner Bros owns McCabe & Mrs Miller.

isn't that clearly McCabe?? i provided a photo above. it's not Chaplin.

the kings are mostly clearly Three Kings. there aren't three protagonists in the Kings of the Road poster, so i don't think that matches well, King of Kings neither.

maybe Warner Bros is sharing a little. in conclusion they should share Punch-Drunk Love. i read this thing where QT said he waited to release Pulp Fiction on home video because he wanted everyone to be hungry for it. you think PT is deliberately making me starve? the part about QT is a fact, then i close with a paranoid question. life is tricky and i sure hope that's McCabe.

also:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: polkablues on January 04, 2016, 03:11:57 AM
The McCabe is so obviously McCabe, it can't possibly be anything else. It can barely even be characterized as a "clue," it's literally just a drawing of Warren Beatty in McCabe and Mrs. Miller.

I don't spend much money on physical releases anymore, but I would 100% buy a Criterion blu-ray of Fantastic Planet. (I guess the other main guess for that clue is The Bling Ring; I have no insight as to which is more likely.)

I understand how companies might want to maintain control over what they release and when, but it seems like a Criterion deal is such a win-win. Additional money from each film they wouldn't otherwise be making.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 04, 2016, 12:19:34 PM
fuck yeah.

this is what'll rattle my physical media cage:

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i'm going to become dvd with my blu-ray player, and dvds will be vhs, and people still buy vhs. my tv is, i forget, if it's lcd or plasma. it doesn't curve. its representation within the 4k community is unknown to me. it's always only movies, and keeping up with the times is always a puzzler.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 17, 2016, 02:01:48 PM
glad the nye clue was indeed for Kings of the Road:

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In A Lonely Place is arriving, which is my second favorite Dorothy Hughes adaptation, my second favorite emotional Bogart, and my third maybe fourth favorite Nicholas Ray move.

The Player is arriving, which is my second favorite Altman movie from the 90s.

The Naked Island is arriving, which i first saw theatrically with an introduction by Benicio Del Toro.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Fernando on February 26, 2016, 11:47:03 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on February 26, 2016, 01:54:51 PM
also confirmed The New World.

https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3921-restoring-the-new-world
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on March 02, 2016, 01:56:44 AM
dvdbeaver reviewed the forthcoming blu-ray of a brighter summer day: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-ray_reviews_71/a_brighter_summer_day_blu-ray.htm

if you aren't waiting with bated breath for this release, you should be.  objectively speaking, this should be on every list of top 25 films of all time it's so staggering and important.  the bluray looks gorgeous, leaps and bounds above the the murky dvd rip i watched for the one and only time i saw this film, after which i still had the sense that i had seen an absolute masterpiece.  buy this as soon as you can.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Gold Trumpet on March 02, 2016, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: Fernando on February 26, 2016, 11:47:03 AM
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Dr. Strangelove!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on March 04, 2016, 07:28:26 PM
Criterion to Begin Releasing on Blu-ray in the UK (http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=18621)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on March 05, 2016, 04:37:27 AM
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH! Or, thinking about my money: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on March 07, 2016, 01:13:53 PM
The UK already has Arrow, BFI and Eureka/Masters of Cinema releasing a lot of the same kinds of films as Criterion in similar packages. Artificial Eye is good too, but their releases don't always have many extras.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on April 15, 2016, 03:46:37 PM
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on April 26, 2016, 03:32:58 PM
Turner Classic Movies & The Criterion Collection Team For New Streaming Service FilmStruck
via The Playlist

Turner Classic Movies and The Criterion Collection are developing and managing FilmStruck, a new U.S. based, ad-free service that will bring arthouse, indie, foreign and cult films to fans across the country. The service will include a specific Criterion Channel, curated by the boutique label, and the service will include titles from respected labels like Janus Films, Flicker Alley, Icarus, Kino, Milestone and Zeitgeist.

FilmStruck will launch this fall, but there's no word yet on how much it might cost.

Global media company Turner is launching the company's first direct-to-consumer product in the U.S., called FilmStruck. This brand new subscription video on-demand service for film aficionados, developed and managed by Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in collaboration with the Criterion Collection, will feature a comprehensive and constantly refreshed library of films comprised of an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic arthouse, indie, foreign and cult films. FilmStruck will also be the new exclusive streaming home for the critically acclaimed and award-winning Criterion Collection, which will include the Criterion Channel, a new premium service programmed and curated by the Criterion team. FilmStruck will allow viewers to watch movies anywhere and anytime on the device of their choice, in a completely ad-free environment, and is slated to launch in fall 2016.

FilmStruck's impressive library will feature a deep roster of films from such celebrated indie studios as Janus Films, Flicker Alley, Icarus, Kino, Milestone and Zeitgeist, along with movies from Hollywood's major movie studios including Warner Bros. Among the hundreds of critically acclaimed and award-winning titles to be featured on FilmStruck are Seven Samurai, A Hard Day's Night, A Room With A View, Blood Simple, My Life As A Dog, Mad Max, Breaker Morant and The Player.


FilmStruck is the latest move in Turner's overall strategy to innovate beyond the traditional television ecosystem by providing rich viewing experiences that drive engagementacross all platforms. Today's news follows a string of groundbreaking announcements for the company, such as the formation of ELEAGUE, Turner's new eSports league created in partnership with WME | IMG and set to launch this summer; Turner's recent investment in Mashable, which includes access to both content and valuable consumer data; Turner and CBS's wide-ranging, multiplatform contract extension for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; and the launch of CNN's Great Big Story, which combines video storytelling custom-built for social distribution with integrated advertising.

"At Turner, we are dedicated to engaging fans wherever they are, and we're investing aggressively in content, new capabilities and new businesses to achieve that goal," said John Martin, chairman and CEO of Turner. "FilmStruck is a terrific example of our strategy to meet consumer demand for great content across all screens. It's tailor-made for the diehard movie enthusiasts who craves a deep, intimate experience with independent, foreign, and arthouse films. And it takes advantage of TCM's powerful curation capabilities, as well as its proven track record in building a long-term relationship with passionate film fans."

"TCM is leading Turner's strategic move into the direct-to-consumer business with a truly differentiated and distinct streaming product that adds tremendous value to our portfolio," said Coleman Breland, president of TCM and Turner Content Distribution. "Together with our partners at the Criterion Collection, we are creating a must-have, premium film brand that will draw from the most celebrated movie libraries in the world."

"Criterion is teaming up with TCM to launch an arthouse film lovers' dream streaming service," said Peter Becker, president of the Criterion Collection. "Working with TCM's programming team, we'll present a broad, constantly changing cross-section of Criterion titles on FilmStruck, a platform designed from the start to present films with the kind of robust supplemental features that Criterion is known for. The addition of the premium Criterion Channel will offer subscribers the most comprehensive Criterion experience ever available anywhere, including a steady stream of exclusive original content and archival discoveries, plus continual access to more than 1,000 films from the Janus Films library, many unavailable on disc or anywhere else. We're very excited to be joining forces with TCM to make FilmStruck the streaming service serious movie fans have been waiting for."

Additional information is available on the FilmStruck website at www.filmstruck.com (http://www.filmstruck.com).
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on April 27, 2016, 11:53:26 AM
There it was! The reason I didn't start a blu-ray collection. I'm glad I held out.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on June 16, 2016, 02:42:13 PM
Killer month (https://www.criterion.com/library/expanded_view?f=1&s=release_date)


The Decalogue

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Blood Simple
Cat People
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Valley of the Dolls
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on June 16, 2016, 02:54:58 PM
agree

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QuoteNew high-definition digital restorations of A Short Film About Killing and A Short Film About Love, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-rays

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QuoteNew interview with filmmaker John Waters

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QuoteNew conversation between author Dave Eggers and the Coens about the film's production, from inception to release

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on June 16, 2016, 04:38:49 PM
Epic blood simple cover, that'd be cool to have. What's the Decalogue's supposed to be, a tetris block?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on July 20, 2016, 06:06:42 PM
Family Video (http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=466066) has The Dekalog blu-ray box set mis-priced at $23.99. Not sure if they'll hold to it or if pre-orders will end up being canceled.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on July 21, 2016, 08:00:28 AM
Somebody should PDL that deal.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on October 06, 2016, 05:35:47 PM
FilmStruck launches on October 19th for $10.99 a month

Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: RegularKarate on October 06, 2016, 05:41:35 PM
and criterion leaves Hulu in mid November
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Lottery on January 02, 2017, 03:42:27 AM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 02, 2017, 01:21:25 PM
relaying other people's finds

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B - Ghost World
C - Mysterious Object at Noon
D - The Marseilles Trilogy
E - Dheepan
F - Tampopo
L - Stalker
N - Sixteen Candles
P - They Live By Night
R - Jeanne Dielman, 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels

+ Buena Vista Social Club seems certain, Tree of Life is a prime suspect, and i forget something else i was going to say, nevermind i remember it's that the waving T is Farewell to Arms but that's silly maybe
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 15, 2017, 05:56:31 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on February 16, 2017, 02:51:48 PM
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 12, 2017, 04:56:51 PM
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personal introspection is a neglected genre within movies. more people have written books about being themselves than made movies about being themselves. in fact within books there's a fiction and a biography section, while within movies there's fiction and documentary.

Sans soileil demonstrated the potential beauty of moving words across still images, and i would say that Heart of a Dog has a more geometric visual narrative. not as geometric as the hand-drawn world of Don Hertzfeldt, but more geometric, and more patient, than Caouette's Tarnation--and totally different from Ross McElwee.

i adored the whole movie because it was a person telling me about herself. i don't think i could make this same movie. i would certainly have to work and feel very hard to make a movie this good. how funny is that within my example list of biographical essay movies there isn't a female? it's clearly because i need to get around to watching more Agnès Varda. but i did wonder before i went in: how much different will this movie feel to me from the others i know, when the voice here is female? i laughed at myself while wondering if in my youth i ever thought the voice of reality would be a male. what a fucking idiot i might have been. by the end the movie was as good as any good movie--all that matters is the person's spirit. that's all that matters, in terms of art and emotions. and it was beneficial for me to be reminded. to again mention books, the closest literary counterpart to this movie is creative nonfiction, a contemporary subgenre being utterly dominated by amazing women. in my dreams the same would happen within cinema.

do you know how much i smiled when Lolabelle made her own clogs? because i'm mentioning now that i smiled so much then. and goddamnit if the musical endeavors of Lolabelle didn't touch me. the normal music. the experimental music. the live concert. the xmas record which was deemed "pretty good." i wasn't familiar with dogs having this capability and i adored hearing about it.

but the movie begins with Laurie Anderson describing the portrait of herself she's creating, and Lolabelle dies with 30min of the movie left. two human deaths are mentioned, and the final note rings not of death but of life, and certainly of complex human emotions which are part of life.

Heart of a Dog is surely about the big picture called being alive. and when Anderson spontaneously sings a dedication toward Lolabelle, amid a montage of her massive Lolabelle paintings, i felt deeply touched by the parts of herself Anderson was sharing with me. and i felt excited. she was always ready to excite and surprise me, this i adore, including the very first story she tells me in the movie, and i really liked her description of modern terror, etc. it isn't challenging to me that this movie appreciates a dog so much. it's usually a romantic partner, or a family member. but we each find our own way and this i know, it's not a thing that bothers me.

is there human electricity within the movie? so much. i mean okay Criterion put it out ffs, i never caught the HBO run, i don't have HBO

i'm not sure if i'll buy Cameraperson but i'm still thinking i might
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 17, 2017, 08:31:41 PM
great October

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Quote• The Missing Pieces, ninety minutes of deleted and alternate takes from the film, assembled by Lynch

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on August 06, 2017, 11:54:58 AM
can't remember how i started scrolling the criterion laserdisc list, but i did. here are some reactions

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swear to god i've never before thought of seeing Silverado. and i still ain't thinking about it, but now i know criterion released it in the past.

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never heard of Claude Goretta (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330848/) in the first place

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as far as i can tell, i am major missing out on this (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097195/)

QuoteFilm took seven years to complete, using a single camera, and was edited entirely by hand.

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these are both complete mysteries to me and i'm fully unaware of their hidden treasures, shit

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oh fuck, hell yeah. except damn, i sure wish they'd rerelease this one. James Whale for me goes Waterloo Bridge to Frankenstein to The Old Dark House to The Invisible Man to Bride of Frankenstein, and then nothing. so i need to get me on the Show Boat, mhm
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on August 06, 2017, 03:51:25 PM
100% of these pictures are from this tumblr (http://criterionlaserdiscs.tumblr.com)

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some of the early choices are shocking, graphic design and otherwise

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still basically awesome always

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somehow adorable, humble

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and sometimes the covers are bangers so that's cool

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this is bomb

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this is smile

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this is close enough to hell yeah

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and this one i found on pinterest so i lied in the beginning
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on December 31, 2017, 12:51:22 AM
The Breakfast Club  (to be released Jan 2, 2018)

http://screenanarchy.com/2017/10/criterion-gets-nostalgic-the-breakfast-club-to-warm-hearts-in-january-2018.html
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 31, 2017, 09:49:15 AM
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source (http://criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15194)

Awful Truth (dog with hat)
Bowling for Columbine (bowling ball about to crash into ten bullet pins)
Bringing up Baby / Thin Man (skeleton "Mr Bone" / a thin man - next to Skippy the dog)
Color of Pomegranates (the two pomegranates)
Graduation + Beyond the Hills (the mortarboards being tossed off in the distance)
Ingmar Bergman films (moon + woman with Swedish flag) - probably a box or just a ton of Bergman coming in 2018
Other Side of Hope (backwards HOPE sign)
Scarlet Empress (red M in the press/vice)
Tree of Life (tree)
Virgin Suicides (the Extra Virgin Olive Oil bottles doing an annoying running exercise)

truck + river are a bunch of non-clues dealing with Filmstruck
(streaming on Filmstruck):
Double feature Friday
Tuesday film + short film
Meat the Filmmakers
Every Frame a Painting / Observations in Film Art
Moo-V
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: samsong on December 31, 2017, 11:45:44 AM
hoping against hope that the L knight is lancelot du lac.  i actually thought the dog had a record lodged in its face...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 31, 2017, 11:56:49 AM
same about what you said both things
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on February 21, 2018, 12:27:00 PM
wow wow wow

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DVD Beaver review (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/dvd_reviews_67/king_of_jazz_blu-ray.htm)

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 21, 2018, 12:48:19 PM
it's a must for me, of course it is.

i was thinking the other night that i say "they don't make them like they used to" while referring to things that were made before i was born. in some ways i believe i've accelerated the process of becoming elderly
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on February 24, 2018, 06:57:01 AM
A Criterion box set is in the works of five films from Greek director Nico Papatakis. Yorgos Lanthimos talks about him, below.

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Quote"It's become a cliché to call a filmmaker 'rebellious,' but from Gance to Eisenstein to Pasolini to Buñuel, the 20th century saw true rebels who fiercely defied both the cinematic and political establishments of their time. Nikos Papatakis (1918- 2010)—nicknamed Nico in France—holds a profound and unique place in this lineage through a body of work that blends anarchic fury with visceral and transcendent poetry. Born in Addis Ababa to an Ethiopian mother and a Greek father, Papatakis was an outcast by nature, mocked and ostracized as a child for being biracial. Deeply rooted in personal experience, Papatakis's films are politically, morally, and formally subversive explorations of race, gender, and class that use the medium as a vehicle of opposition and dissent." —Yonca Talu, Sept/Oct 2017 issue


Les Abysses (1963)

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This allegorical portrait of the Algerian resistance was inspired by the real-life story of the Papin sisters, two maids who brutally murdered their employers in 1930s France—also the basis for Jean Genet's influential 1947 play The Maids and Claude Chabrol's 1995 psychological thriller La Cérémonie.



The Shepherds of Disorder (1967)

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The Shepherds of Disorder (Thanos and Despina) juxtaposes an anthropological and materialist study of a rigid rural community with the mythologically imbued, forbidden romance between a rebellious shepherd and the angelic and compliant daughter of a rich conservative family, engaged in an erotically charged power game.



Gloria Mundi (1976)

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Papatakis's most psychedelic and intellectually challenging film, Gloria Mundi, a virulent denunciation of consumer capitalism and a hypocritical left-wing intelligentsia that deems itself political but does not take any action, begins with a scream and ends with an explosion.



The Photograph (1986)

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Papatakis's most accessible, gripping, and poignant work is a meticulously crafted, intimate meditation on immigration and exile centering on a 26-year-old Greek man fresh out of prison (where he was tortured for being a communist's son) who leaves for France in hopes of a better life, and where he strikes up a complicated friendship with a distant relative.


Walking a Tightrope (1992)

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The director's final film—starring Michel Piccoli as a fictional version of Papatakis's friend Jean Genet—is a compendium of the themes and motifs that pervade his distinctive filmography, including the torturous nature of love, the suffering induced by exile, and suicide as an act of rebellion.



Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on March 01, 2018, 11:11:55 AM
jacked from the folks at Criterion Forum:

Josef von Sternberg's Morocco (1930) is forthcoming

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on March 01, 2018, 11:58:55 AM
it's such a great overall movie, and it has this particular achievement

[broken youtube link to Marlene smoking another woman's cigarette]
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 17, 2018, 10:25:23 PM
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source (https://www.miaminewtimes.com/film/memories-of-underdevelopment-film-review-9995144)
QuoteCuban director Tomas Gutierrez Alea's Memories of Underdevelopment, from 1968, is one of the greatest pictures ever made, and it's screening in a new restoration at the Coral Gables Art Cinema that you shouldn't miss. Don't be surprised, however, if what you're watching doesn't always look brand new or slick or clean. Though fictional, Alea's film mixes a variety of forms, incorporating both documentary footage shot by the director on the streets of Havana as well as archival historical images. As such, it's also often purposefully grainy, washed out, imperfect. Alternating between immediacy and reflection, fantasy and honesty, lyricism and horror, Memories of Underdevelopment feels like it's being created before our very eyes.

source (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/memories-underdevelopment-1074321)
QuoteDepending on one's position in history and on the political spectrum, the film seems to voice skepticism of both the Cuban Revolution and the consumer culture it opposes; it views the intellectuals seeking paths through this cultural minefield as do-nothings trying to make themselves feel important; it complains that the American most identified with the country, Ernest Hemingway, was a carpetbagger who "never cared about Cuba."

Stylistically, the film makes itself even harder to pin down. Gutierrez Alea blends documentary and feature devices, steals street scenes that put fictional characters in real situations, and offers New Wave-influenced insights into a man who resents what's around him but can't bring himself to leave it.

source (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2000/feb/10/artsfeatures)
QuoteHe is, in fact, the sort of man with whom we can easily identify from our experience of European films and literature. The difference is that he is placed in exceptional circumstances and finds it difficult to understand them. Memories is one of the best films ever made about the sceptical individual's place in the march of history.
QuoteThere are even clips from a porno film - there were many made in Cuba under Batista - and Alea himself and the author of the original novel comment on what is going on in Sergio's mind. As one admiring critic has said, "the film insists that what we see is a function of how we believe, and that how we believe is what our history has made of us".

source (https://www.thestranger.com/film/2018/02/14/25811744/the-1968-film-memories-of-underdevelopment-would-probably-make-marco-rubio-cry)
QuoteNo film in the history of cinema better captures the curse of the intellectual than Memories of Underdevelopment. Sergio doesn't leave with everyone else because he hates the rich. An intellectual can never side with those who make "callous cash payment" the entire meaning of society. The intellectual strives for a mental freedom that's immeasurable and promises no returns.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on November 28, 2018, 04:30:08 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on December 17, 2018, 08:05:52 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on December 17, 2018, 08:31:48 PM
Oh nice
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: OstrichRidingCowboy on January 01, 2019, 02:48:26 PM
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(Just to be weird:) The 5000 Fingers of Dr T(ree)?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on January 01, 2019, 03:23:12 PM
An Angel At My Table
Swing time
Klute
Ummm Rabbit Hole?
Worm Wood?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on January 31, 2019, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: wilder on December 17, 2018, 08:05:52 PM
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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on January 31, 2019, 09:36:32 PM
Wow. I think I saw this film at FILMEX 1974, at the then Paramount Theater (now El Capitan) in Hollywood.  Two four hour chunks...with a meal break in between. 

It was Epic.

(I was a much younger man, with a much tougher butt back then.) 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on January 31, 2019, 10:24:25 PM
Definitely seeing this at Lincoln Center next week.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on March 05, 2019, 12:06:17 PM
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/aa99a91543952bf0e6333d935/images/900db413-2476-4f05-9f5e-cd766b629583.jpg) (https://www.criterion.com/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=d21715541e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_15_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5c13ac2083-d21715541e-67498423)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on April 16, 2019, 10:49:23 AM
Anyone else tried the new Criterion Channel yet?

Coming from Mubi, one thing I have a problem with is that it's hard to keep track of what new content is added each day (or whenever). It'd be cool if they had a "feed" or something to make it easy to keep track of what's added and when it'll be removed. As it is, it's sort of mid-way between Mubi and Netflix. Maybe Prime is a reasonable comparison in terms of this.

They still have some technical teething problems they need to overcome too. Streaming works fine through the website, but it won't play any videos via the Fire TV app, and trying to download a video for offline viewing in iOS just keeps crapping out. Hopefully they'll get these issues figured out pretty soon.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 16, 2019, 11:53:40 AM
I don't see an option to Chromecast from the Android app, which is frustrating. I'd rather watch this on my TV than on my laptop, and I'm definitely not watching on my phone.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on April 16, 2019, 01:45:13 PM
They'll work out the kinks, I have faith. Happy to see at least a portion of good old Filmstruck-ian splendor back with us.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on April 16, 2019, 02:00:40 PM
The navigation needs work. For now, here's a sortable db (https://tcclibrary.com) someone made of everything available on the channel through search.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Something Spanish on April 16, 2019, 02:51:46 PM
you can also click on All Films to check out all they have available. Weird thing is on the All Films option you can't add anything into your watchlist, but you can stream it. For $89.99 for the year I think I'll get my money's worth.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on April 16, 2019, 04:43:00 PM
Quote from: Something Spanish on April 16, 2019, 02:51:46 PM
For $89.99 for the year I think I'll get my money's worth.

Oh, no question.

Wilder, thanks for that link - definitely bookmarking that one!

EDIT: Apparently not all the films listed there are available to watch on TCC in the US. But presumably they are elsewhere in the world?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Ravi on April 18, 2019, 02:58:08 PM
Got a reply about Chromecast support:

At the moment Chromecast is not supported.

The development team is aware of the problems that our current implementation of HDCP (a piracy protection program) is causing viewers trying to use Chrome browsers with external monitors, Chromebooks, and Chromecast. They are working on a fix, but they haven't given us a timetable yet. This is a top priority item for us. Please hang in there and we'll keep you posted of any developments.

In the meantime, as mentioned in an earlier message, streaming is available via an App on Apple TV 4 and newer, Fire TV Cube (1st generation), Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation), Fire TV Stick 4K, Roku, iOS, and Android devices.Links to our Apps are available under the "Download the Apps" tab here: https://www.criterionchannel.com
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on April 22, 2019, 02:11:12 PM
So it sounds like all the problems are related to their HDCP/DRM setup, which is incredibly strict. (For comparison, I was able to stream screeners from Film Independent on my laptop connected to my actual TV, but the same isn't possible with TCC. It won't let me AirPlay to Apple TV either.) At the moment, I'm relegated to streaming on either laptop/ipad/phone, none of which is ideal. Evidently their own Fire TV app won't playback videos on certain hardware because of their HDCP requirements. I believe it's what's causing the widespread problems preventing users to download videos for offline viewing too. I had some back and forth with them over the weekend, and it sounds like plenty of people have been in touch to figure out why it's so difficult to use the service. Good news is they're very aware of the myriad problems and are looking into possible solutions. Bad news is they don't have a specific fix in their sights, and it'll likely still take some time to get there anyway. Just gotta keep being patient, I guess.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on April 22, 2019, 07:11:50 PM
Anyway to tell which filmz are about to expire/leave?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on June 29, 2019, 05:23:17 PM
specifically surveying for feedback about these titles:

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 01, 2019, 06:07:18 PM
what about this one, i feel like i should obviously see this at one point

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 21, 2019, 11:53:04 PM
moonrise is good but im more into ride the pink horse

i borrowed a friend's copy and this is actually going to be the first criterion B&n sale i skip, for various reasons not that interesting
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Freddie Dodd on August 15, 2019, 03:06:02 PM
https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/1162047999364800512
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on November 01, 2019, 08:13:00 PM
I think I won the Criterion sale today, jenk. I just found The Black Stallion Dvd at a thrift store for $3!!  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 01, 2019, 08:20:47 PM
you nailed it so you nailed it: science
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 02, 2019, 04:56:12 PM
initial

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followed by

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Children of Paradise is playing catch up. i was looking at the library, and i was on a screen with Rashomon, Wild Strawberries, 8 1/2, In the Mood for Love, and Children of Paradise, and i don't own any of those, so i figured i needed to work on that, and i've seen them all but i know Children of Paradise the least, saw it once in the theater, now own it on blu-ray
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 04, 2019, 01:35:15 AM
on the third in koker aka more than halfway done with the whole purchase (including the inland sea and the flavor of green tea over rice) that's still so worth it
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Robyn on November 04, 2019, 07:13:59 AM
is ginger snaps on criterion yet?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 05, 2019, 12:45:57 AM
ginger snaps is on the waiting docks i hear

if i reviewed home media i'd rate The Koker Trilogy 11/10 and give it my release of the year award. it's so exciting that it all came to me at once, and how wonderful it is
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on November 16, 2019, 03:40:08 PM
mm, it's from 1945 but i can't off-the-top think of a movie that depicts the complexities of love within a social reality better than Children of Paradise. and i mean complexities, as in there are movies with harsher pressures, prohibitive and obstructive dimensions etc, but Children of Paradise nails the complexities
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on November 26, 2019, 11:50:05 AM
The Great Escape?

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on November 26, 2019, 12:19:19 PM
What else could it be?
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Reel on January 14, 2020, 04:55:44 PM
For Christmas, I asked Santa for Repo Man and Ghost World and I guess I was really good last year! Nice to finally have them to round out my collection and I always intended to upgrade to blu before I rewatched either of them. Today, at the thrift store 'Withnail and I' for 99 cents! Perfect condition, except the last asshole left coffee stains ALL OVER IT  :yabbse-angry:
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on January 14, 2020, 07:06:40 PM
Quote from: Reelist on January 14, 2020, 04:55:44 PM
Perfect condition, except the last asshole left coffee stains ALL OVER IT  :yabbse-angry:

Fuckin Withnail
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on January 14, 2020, 07:14:53 PM
Quote from: Reelist on January 14, 2020, 04:55:44 PM
except the last asshole left coffee stains ALL OVER IT  :yabbse-angry:


I'd take coffee over several other liquids I could think of.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 21, 2020, 11:36:14 PM
this is one of my favorite movies btw. there's a ballet sequence and the lead character is left embarrassed and single but feeling okay

https://www.criterionchannel.com/starring-danny-kaye/season:1/videos/hans-christian-andersen
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on January 24, 2020, 10:25:05 PM
'The Irishman,' 'Marriage Story,' 'Atlantics' Are the Latest Netflix Films to Join the Criterion Collection (https://www.slashfilm.com/netflix-criterion-collection-irishman-marriage-story/)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on January 24, 2020, 10:44:53 PM
So much for Netflix shunning physical media for their releases!
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on January 25, 2020, 12:48:30 PM
Atlantics is the best of those three
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on February 03, 2020, 09:50:13 PM
was making myself aware of what's going on at criterion: this joan rivers show is a special feature on the paris is burning release

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-HSF4ikDtg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Li7sF-w8Nw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0h-ylArNs4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BJIogcc7YM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skUfI4zt5k8
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on May 02, 2020, 08:24:20 AM

Quote from: CriterionBefore he became known as the king of the subversive, lavishly overwrought 1950s melodrama, German émigré director Douglas Sirk made his mark in Hollywood with a string of historical dramas, film noirs, comedies, and musicals. Displaying his sophistication, cutting intelligence, and visual flair, these unsung 1940s works—the sparkling caper A SCANDAL IN PARIS, the offbeat show-business satire SLIGHTLY FRENCH, and the perversely fascinating noirs LURED and SHOCKPROOF—paint a fuller picture of one of the studio era's most intriguing and endlessly analyzed auteurs.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: putneyswipe on May 21, 2020, 09:32:00 PM
I've been subscribed for about a year and this is the best selection I've seen yet, so much good stuff on the Channel right now:

Maren Ade's first two films
Jia Zhangke's The World & Unknown Pleasures
Paul Schrader's Comfort of Strangers
Louis Malle Documentaries
Columbia Noir
4 from Jafar Panahi

etc.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on May 21, 2020, 10:16:39 PM
Comfort of Strangers i've been meaning to go back to and i. did. not. expect. the. criterion. release! you know, i was too young when i first watched it, i think, and the dvd transfer might be bad too, maybe

Unknown Pleasure is an all-timer for me, and  i heavily referenced Jafar Panahi's The Mirror in my first book, it's a true favorite
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: putneyswipe on May 21, 2020, 10:39:47 PM
I watched it last night for the first time, loved it. The transfer is glorious
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on May 21, 2020, 10:44:00 PM
i bet a younger me didn't understand the tone, didn't register the tone. i think i used to need movies to like explain themselves to me. i watched this a long time ago, bought it in a wal-mart dvd bin, still own that dvd
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 12, 2020, 03:29:16 PM
i personally need to watch these trailers to know what these movies are and maybe you do too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na1h7ozW9VQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUobdR5-3YQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0t3pB0D7SQ
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on July 14, 2020, 09:47:09 PM
i knew i had to get Show Boat and i've already watched it twice

for the thrill of satisfying past impulses i bought Wanda

then because i wanted the internet to figure something out, well, through this list (https://letterboxd.com/jack/list/official-top-100-narrative-feature-films/) and this list (https://letterboxd.com/peacefulanarchy/list/bbcs-100-greatest-films-directed-by-women/) i decided to purchase Chantal Akerman in the Seventies

and later i'm going to buy Taste of Cherry

what i hear through personal certainty is the sale will end before the release of The Complete Films of Agnès Varda
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: putneyswipe on July 15, 2020, 11:05:34 AM
I got True Stories. Been going through it and I think it's one of the best packages they've ever put out
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on August 02, 2020, 03:07:59 PM
i'd bought Taste of Cherry as i said i would. then today, on the last day of the sale, i did what i often do, which is took care of some library titles i've overlooked, still not, for various reasons, having simply elected to join the criterion channel

(https://i.imgur.com/dOqkfYE.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/GTb2xay.jpg?1)

so there i was, without a single blu-ray for either Bergman or Mizoguchi, and that seemed like something i needed to deal with. Wild Strawberries was my top Bergman choice, absolutely. Mizoguchi, on the other hand, presented a challenge. how the hell was i sitting around without Ugetsu? then, which is better, Ugetsu or Sansho the Bailiff? i couldn't remember and felt panicked. on top of which, A Story from Chikamatsu was the most recent release, and The Life of Oharu was sitting around too. but i ended up purchasing The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum, on account of their Ugestu blu-ray being moderately damaged (it's a cardboard case), Sansho only there as a dvd, and because, i suppose, of alphabetical arrangement and where my eyes landed

while in the store i forgot i had been considering Renoir's The River as well. next time
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on October 20, 2020, 12:13:25 PM
50% flash sale going on today at criterion.com. Site is crawling though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on October 20, 2020, 12:36:21 PM
Awesome.  Grab me a copy of BOOGIE NIGHTS. 

Oh, wait. THAT'S NOT ON CRITERION YET!! 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on November 10, 2020, 06:01:53 PM
You can set bars + tone or white balance your roll of film with Broadcast News' booklet.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on December 23, 2020, 11:25:40 PM
https://youtu.be/05XfGmH2zG4
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 24, 2020, 02:26:18 AM
that video makes me feel embarrassed for the people who made it
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on December 29, 2020, 11:49:58 AM
Jan 10  Walk on the Wild Side is coming to the channel. that's the most successful screenplay accomplishment of John Fante and it's southern melodrama (which i like)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Robyn on January 28, 2021, 01:03:29 PM
Never got around to watch this, but now I will definitely watch it in April. I have loved almost everything else I've seen by Assayas.

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QuoteDIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New 2K digital restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Olivier Assayas, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray

New interview with Assayas

On the Set of "Irma Vep," a behind-the-scenes featurette

Interview from 2003 with Assayas and critic Charles Tesson

Interview from 2003 with actors Maggie Cheung and Nathalie Richard

Musidora, the Tenth Muse (2013), a documentary on the actor who originated the role of Irma Vep

Les vampires: Hypnotic Eyes (1916), the sixth episode in Louis Feuillade's silent-film serial

Man Yuk: A Portrait of Maggie Cheung, a 1997 short film by Assayas

Black-and-white rushes for the film

English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

PLUS: An essay by critic Aliza Ma

New cover by Jillian Adel
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on January 28, 2021, 02:04:49 PM
^One of the greatest filmz on Super16mm imo ~
I've rewatched more times than I can recall -- it iz pure passion for the medium (admiring an industry of creative people contending vs market and time'z corrosion)

In the US it's streaming on HBOMax, as they are doing the Reboot/Remake/Sequel.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Sleepless on February 03, 2021, 09:52:19 AM
I don't remember particularly enjoying it, but I loved COSM and Summer Hours in particular of his stuff. I'll def be watching the TV version though.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: jenkins on June 15, 2021, 04:41:42 PM
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Finally. Tied among his top ten best. Like with Dorothy Arzner there's no real reason for the order but welcome
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on July 15, 2021, 11:27:12 AM
October '21 Criterion releases:
https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/1415706606113890307
Oct 5th:
Onibaba (1964) (https://www.criterion.com/films/665-onibaba)

Oct 12th:
High Sierra (1941) (https://www.criterion.com/films/29019-high-sierra)

Oct 19th:
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) (https://www.criterion.com/films/28988-the-incredible-shrinking-man)
Ratcatcher (1999) (https://www.criterion.com/films/716-ratcatcher)

Oct 26th:
Devi (1960) (https://www.criterion.com/films/27906-devi)
Uncut Gems (2019) (https://www.criterion.com/films/31917-uncut-gems)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on October 15, 2021, 12:53:09 PM
Gallo's packaging for the blu ray of The Brown Bunny comes second in cheekiest draw
after this wonderful exercise in consumer-direct aesthetic that iz THE CELEBRATION

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBwQkQnXEAgHaJV?format=png&name=large)

https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/1449051413024317445
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Just Withnail on October 19, 2021, 06:54:15 AM
Love it. A little bit Kanye a little bit Faust, and a perfect match for Festen.

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Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilberfan on November 23, 2021, 09:46:21 PM
Ouch.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmCCg4l01r/
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on November 23, 2021, 11:52:59 PM
Dear Cinephiles,

We f*cked up Citizen Kane.


Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on November 24, 2021, 01:09:52 AM
I'm not affected by this, but I am annoyed by proxy that there's no apology in the Instagram post. "Frustrating but true." I'll use that line next time I'm in a position to say I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on May 09, 2022, 05:31:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/n0gnVhP.jpg)
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on June 15, 2022, 11:44:59 AM
https://twitter.com/dawnofthediscs/status/1537111075740606466

https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/1537112151134969861

EXOTICA DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
New, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Atom Egoyan and director of photography Paul Sarossy, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray
Audio commentary featuring Egoyan and composer Mychael Danna
New conversation between Egoyan and filmmaker and actor Sarah Polley
Calendar, a 1993 feature film by Egoyan, with a new introduction
Peep Show, a 1981 short film by Egoyan
En passant, a 1991 short film by Egoyan featuring Maury Chaykin and Arsinée Khanjian
Artaud Double Bill, a 2007 short film by Egoyan, commissioned for the sixtieth anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival
Audio from the film's 1994 Cannes Film Festival press conference, featuring Egoyan, Khanjian, actor Bruce Greenwood, and producer Camelia Frieberg
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by author and filmmaker Jason Wood
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on June 25, 2022, 02:37:29 PM
Happy to hear about Exotica.  The DVD I have has a really poor aspect ratio.  These features sound cool.

Never seen Blow Out, so will be nice to check out that one, too.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on July 01, 2022, 09:59:11 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/zbyrVRR/Seimetz-and-Lowery.png)

Seimetz and Lowery on the Criterion Channel :inlove: ^_^ 
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: ono on July 01, 2022, 10:48:21 AM
Why do we like her?  Because she escaped the clutches of Carruth, or?...
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on July 01, 2022, 10:59:42 AM
Maybe you have no reason.

Why do I like her? Because 'SHE DIES TOMORROW' quickly became my favorite film of the last five or six years. For its vulnerability, its humor, and its ensemble cast structure of peeling off the layers that we all existentially avoid in living our day to day lives. Or iz it, that we don't avoid it, but we confront it head on in daring to live our day to day lives? Through SHE DIES TOMORROW Amy Seimetz helped me contextualize grief, the flick has dialogue and narrative beats that reminded me death isn't something to fear, illustrating what makes death not only tolerable but essential to gratefulness. How do we choose to take each step to prioritize and care for ourselvez and those around us when we know no day iz promised?

Plus her seasonz of THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE are super sleek and cathartic. She's made two works about the complexity of 'escape' and 'release' that to me tower above most modern director's work.

And maybe, since you're a more OG member of Xixax, it'll mean something to you that David Lowery has been a collaborator of hers, editing Sun Don't Shine. Certainly, Seimetz meanz as much to me as Lowery meanz to some of you.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: WorldForgot on October 20, 2022, 03:09:45 PM
Criterion Lays Off 20 Percent of Staff in 'Reorganization' Move (https://www.indiewire.com/2022/10/criterion-layoffs-16-staffers-reorganization-1234774703/)

QuoteCriterion has let go a number of staffers in a "reorganization" of the company that took place on Wednesday, October 19.

Criterion Collection President Peter Becker told IndieWire that the layoffs affected several departments — and about 20 percent of the company, with 16 employees laid off from a staff of over 80.

"Yesterday was a sad day at Criterion," Becker said via email. "We had to part ways with a number of staffers across several departments as part of a reorganization intended to prepare the company for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, which are markedly different from the ones we had built ourselves up to address in the past."

He added that there were no further staff changes planned. "We spoke personally with everyone impacted to express the company's respect and our gratitude for their work, of which we all remain very proud," he said.

Criterion representatives declined to comment further on which departments specifically were affected.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: wilder on May 11, 2023, 06:26:39 PM
Criterion Announces New Line of Releases
Blu-ray.com

The Criterion Collection has announced a brand new line of home video releases called Janus Contemporaries. The first release from the new line will be Jerzy Skolimowski's film EO.

Official announcement: Starting this fall, Criterion will proudly join with Janus Films in presenting Janus Contemporaries, a new line of home-video editions of first-run theatrical releases, fresh from theaters, following their streaming premieres on the Criterion Channel.

Kicking off with Jerzy Skolimowski's Cannes Jury Prize winner and Academy Award nominee EO, the 2023 slate of the Janus Contemporaries line will feature Jafar Panahi's No Bears, writer/director Louis Garrel's The Innocent, Hlynur Pálmason's Godland, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's Tori and Lokita, and Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch's The Eight Mountains.

The Blu-ray and DVD editions will feature new interviews with the filmmakers produced by Criterion as a part of the Criterion Channel series Meet the Filmmakers, and will retail for $29.95 (Blu-ray) and $24.95 (DVD).

Known for more than sixty-five years as the premier U.S. distributor of international art-house cinema, Janus is home to many of the greatest movies ever made, from such vaunted masters as Chantal Akerman, Michelangelo Antonioni, Ingmar Bergman, Jean Cocteau, the Coen brothers, Jean-Luc Godard, Akira Kurosawa, David Lynch, Yasujiro Ozu, Satyajit Ray, Ousmane Sembène, François Truffaut, Melvin Van Peebles, Agnès Varda, Wim Wenders, and Wong Kar Wai. Last year, when Sight and Sound revealed the results of its once-a-decade poll, the critics' and directors' lists of the top hundred films of all time each included more than fifty entries from the Janus library.

Over the past decade, Janus has released a steady stream of celebrated art-house hits, including Academy Award winners like Paolo Sorrentino's The Great Beauty and Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Drive My Car, which marked the start of Janus's landmark partnership with bespoke theatrical specialist Sideshow.

"It's an exciting moment for Janus Films," said Peter Becker, president of Criterion and a partner in Janus Films. "With a more robust first-run lineup than it has had since the 1960s and powerful partnerships with theatrical specialists Sideshow and the Criterion Channel streaming service, Janus is uniquely well positioned to bring the best films from around the world to theaters and homes across North America. The launch of Janus Contemporaries completes that picture."
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Find Your Magali on March 16, 2024, 03:54:44 PM
Nice to see the Barry Jenkins' The Underground Railroad coming to Criterion.

Jenkins often states in interviews that PTA is one of his inspirations.
Title: Re: Criterion News and Discussion
Post by: Alethia on March 17, 2024, 11:49:29 AM
Very eager to check that out finally!