I enjoy movies from quite a very different group of directors (Lucas, Ozu, Kurosawa, Eiseinstein, Chaplin.....) but I would never make the claim that I like all the movies they have made. What is "the best film" by the way? It's all opinions. Some of their movies I consider some of the greatest movies ever made. Take my list and ask others here what they think of these movies and they may well say that they are junk.

To be fair, it's a wasted vote in an imaginary contest. So there's not much harm done.

I bet your one of those people that don't vote because you think someone other than your favorite will win, then complain for 4 years that he won instead of at least trying to make a change with your vote......anyways....its not any official vote, they are all winners (the new american way, no losers) :D

I think these people just do it so they don't give others the impression they haven't seen Anderson's other films. By citing a lesser known film as their favorite it makes them look like they've seen all his films - highly acclaimed and lesser mentioned.

It's like citing Breathless as your favorite Godard film only to have someone scold you for not looking beyond his 60's output (Even though you may have seen them).

THREE COLORS: BLUE, AMARCORD, HARAKIRI...

all 50% off on their website.

I emailed Amazon. Everyone do the same!

How is Blue on sale when it can only be purchased in the set?

Ran isn't getting a Criterion Blu Ray release is it?

Whoa, I guess we know who you voted for.;)

Yes, I've voted. I really don't care who wins, by the way, because, as the person before you stated, it's an imaginary contest. I'm not trying to rub anyone who is wishing and hoping for Badlands the wrong way, but it ain't coming. Just saying it would make more sense if people voted for titles that had a realistic chance of being released by CC. Jeez Louise.:blackeye:

They no longer have the rights for it, you can either get the Criterion DVD or get the Studio Canal Blu-ray

Anyone know if ordering a criterion from amazon's warehouse deals is legit?
It says 'Item not in the original case. Missing shrink-wrap, activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired.'
Are they just going to ship me a disc in a sleeve?

I have the Criterion DVD, just not sure if it's worth the upgrade. I am upgrading Seven Samurai to Blu Ray. So I'm strongly considering the same for Ran.

It's Legit they say that for all their products

You will hear different comments depending on who you ask. I bought the Studio Canal but decided to also keep my DVD from Criterion. Is the Blu-ray the best possible, no I suppose it's not. It's far from being the horrible thing some make it out to be also. If you can manage to get it during a sale that might be for the best. There is a debate is even Criterion could have done much better if they had release it.

As for Seven Samurai, the upgrade is very well worth the time, it's a wonderful release

How about the Extras? (for Ran)

Edit- Never mind I checked, they're the same.

I'm upgrading

Just saw Ramsay's We Need to Talk About Kevin in a local theater and I am really impressed. It is an incredibly good film and a very visually rich one too. Loved the performances, the shot composition, the wonderful mise-en-scene and the surprising use of the modest musical score and sound effects. The most refreshing aspect of it all is just how cinematically complex it can be, the symbolism found here is always interesting. The variety of background sound cues at pivotal moments, the redish "leitmotif", the use of unfocused close-ups and so many other details make for a rich film. Now, I would like to see Criterion upgrading Ratcatcher :D.

Wow....I had to read that twice. Once to be sure a Warner person actually said "Criterion" and a second time to be sure he said "this year." Could we hope for a decent quality Badlands and even some special features? And the same year we get Children of Paradise?

Thanks for the link. Hope springs anew!

I'm really hoping for Badlands to be released by Criterion, but how reliable is this blog?

I predict Badlands will be a November release, seeing as how that's the 'big' month.

To note I am actually interested in Badlands, having never seen it, though there are several other titles I'd be more interested in Criterion releasing/upgrading. This would have the added effect of - along with The Game - eradicating a significant amount of "Criterion you should release _________!" posts, haha.

Or, at least bringing other pictures to the fore in their place.

There's quite a lot of European animation that Criterion could tackle. Yuri Norstein's Tale of Tales is considered to be the best ever made in some circles. I'd also give a shout out to Makoto Shinkai if they go down the anime route.

I have said many time that Allegro Non Troppo by Bruno Bozzetto would be perfect for Criterion