Criterion News and Discussion

Pubrick · 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

MacGuffin · 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.

Ravi · July 10, 2006, 05:04:31 PM

cine · July 10, 2006, 06:15:31 PM

i just got word, guys! this fall KIESLOWSKI is coming to criterion collection!

Ravi · 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.

Gold Trumpet · 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.

MacGuffin · 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.

Gold Trumpet · July 12, 2006, 12:26:34 PM

Aw. I take it back.

JG · July 12, 2006, 01:13:18 PM

We can probably expect an Army of Shadows DVD release sometime soon, right?

Gold Trumpet · 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.

SoNowThen · 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...).

Gold Trumpet · 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.

the links:

Sólo con tu pareja

Hands Over the City

Clean Shaven

Sweetie

Gold Trumpet · July 28, 2006, 10:54:22 PM

Chest Rockwell · 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.

bonanzataz · 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.