Criterion Collection Discussion

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by retablo

Now you must see The Decalogue, if you haven't already.

Im in adoration of his work in Three Colors and Veronique. Ive been planning on seeing the Decalogue, What's the best way view it? Half one day, half the next?

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by SolidBlu

when is b&n's criterion sale? thanks

why wait till then? There are MANY sites selling Criterion BD for around the same price as the B&N sale NOW! Or head over to the Criterion trade/sell thread, theres MANY BD being traded and sold for great prices (the only way I have the ones in my collection, I never pay more than I have to)

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

I haven't had a chance to watch the whole film...but hope to do so in the near future.

A good film so far...but Ozu is Ozu!

Having just seen my first of Ozu's films I feel safe agreeing with this.
Having seen Kor-Eda's Still Walking a few times, I'll say that it was an excellent contemporary baby step intro to Ozu'esque storytelling.

Originally Posted by retablo

Now you must see The Decalogue, if you haven't already.

Absolutely essential viewing (and Kino's extended episodes, A Short Film About Killing and A Short Film About Love are also worth time as each adds more dimension to the original episodes and even slightly alter the "message," making them complementary instead of supplementary).

Kieslowsi's Dekalog and Kor-Eda's After-Life are my two top Criterion ish list titles.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Im in adoration of his work in Three Colors and Veronique. Ive been planning on seeing the Decalogue, What's the best way view it? Half one day, half the next?

I viewed to per night the first time and that worked well for me.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Just want to quickly add that I watched McQueen's Shame today and it is truly a remarkable film. Right up there with Hunger in my opinion.

Not to pick a fight, but Shame really is one of the most overrated films of recent years. Good, yes. I enjoyed it quite a bit. But far from the greatness so many are claiming.
I wrote a little review on my Tumblr page if you want to read:
http://drbikeshorts.tumblr.com/
I actually limited my criticisms of the film, because I didn't want to get bogged down in the negativity and have that completely overwhelm the film's positives. Nevertheless, there is plenty to criticise and it's disappointing that so much praise for the film is blind to the film's weaknesses.
Btw, this hysterical parody review also highlights some of Shame's more glaring problems: Sam Strange Remembers: SHAME

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Not to pick a fight, but Shame really is one of the most overrated films of recent years. Good, yes. I enjoyed it quite a bit. But far from the greatness so many are claiming.
I wrote a little review on my Tumblr page if you want to read:
http://drbikeshorts.tumblr.com/
I actually limited my criticisms of the film, because I didn't want to get bogged down in the negativity and have that completely overwhelm the film's positives. Nevertheless, there is plenty to criticise and it's disappointing that so much praise for the film is blind to the film's weaknesses.
Btw, this hysterical parody review also highlights some of Shame's more glaring problems: Sam Strange Remembers: SHAME

I wouldn't call it overrated necessarily, as it garnered basically no recognition last year, besides the fact that it was an NC-17 movie and that's what got it some attention. I just think McQueen's brilliant filmmaking technique and Fassbender and Mulligan's performances are something that you can't really overlook here.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by DLizzle

So the Carlos discs are ready to be exchanged? I've been waiting to send in White and Carlos at the same time. They said they would send an email out when they were ready, but I didn't get one.

I already got my email and replacement disc for Carlos, along with another $10 credit.

[CoopFilm]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I wouldn't call it overrated necessarily, as it garnered basically no recognition last year, besides the fact that it was an NC-17 movie and that's what got it some attention. I just think McQueen's brilliant filmmaking technique and Fassbender and Mulligan's performances are something that you can't really overlook here.

+1 to this.

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Btw, this hysterical parody review also highlights some of Shame's more glaring problems: Sam Strange Remembers: SHAME

While the film is my 2nd favorite of last year, I do find this really entertaining. Thanks for that.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

+1 to this.



While the film is my 2nd favorite of last year, I do find this really entertaining. Thanks for that.

By the time I saw Shame in Australia, it seemed to have a lot of hype.
However, I was surprised that Michael Fassbender missed out on an Oscar nomination. Perhaps some of the heat from the European festival circuit didn't translate into much acclaim by the time the film got to the US.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I wouldn't call it overrated necessarily, as it garnered basically no recognition last year, besides the fact that it was an NC-17 movie and that's what got it some attention. I just think McQueen's brilliant filmmaking technique and Fassbender and Mulligan's performances are something that you can't really overlook here.

It's probably worth noting; in Australia our rating system is similar, but slightly different to the US.
We have many of the same lower ratings, such as G & PG, but then we have M (content is moderate in impact - films like The Dark Knight). After that we classifications that are supposed to be legally enforced: MA15+, R18+, X18+.
Shame was rated R here, and unlike in the US with the NC-17 rating, it can advertised and shown as any other film*. My understanding is that an NC-17 film can't be properly advertised and will never appear on the shelves of Blockbuster or Walmart.

*Trailers for R films have to be shown with other R films, I think.

[nametag]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I wouldn't call it overrated necessarily, as it garnered basically no recognition last year, besides the fact that it was an NC-17 movie and that's what got it some attention. I just think McQueen's brilliant filmmaking technique and Fassbender and Mulligan's performances are something that you can't really overlook here.

I like to blame the films problems on Abi Morgan, the script is what lets it down I think. Plus she is also responsible for writing The Iron Lady...

[mikesncc1701]

Originally Posted by DLizzle

So the Carlos discs are ready to be exchanged? I've been waiting to send in White and Carlos at the same time. They said they would send an email out when they were ready, but I didn't get one.

Neither have I. I've been ready to watch this for awhile now but keep putting it off waiting for the corrected disc. I hope I get an e-mail like retablo's with some 10 dollar credit. Interesting story btw, I was browsing Criterion's website last year and noticed they had the aspect ratio for Sid & Nancy listed wrong. I e-mailed Mulvaney about it and in appreciation got 10 dollars credit. Used it to buy The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by mikesncc1701

Neither have I. I've been ready to watch this for awhile now but keep putting it off waiting for the corrected disc. I hope I get an e-mail like retablo's with some 10 dollar credit. Interesting story btw, I was browsing Criterion's website last year and noticed they had the aspect ratio for Sid & Nancy listed wrong. I e-mailed Mulvaney about it and in appreciation got 10 dollars credit. Used it to buy The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus.

I got the email on 3/23. It was the standard message:

"We are happy to report we've received the corrected CARLOS discs.
We will be exchanging the Blu-ray disc 2 or DVD disc 3 directly from our
New York office. *Please send your CARLOS disc, disc only please, to my
attention at the address below. *With the disc, please include your email
and postal address. *Please do not include any packaging with your disc.
When we receive your copy, we will send you the corrected disc and a
$10 gift certificate to Criterion.com! *Thank you for your patience while
we sorted out this audio issue!"

Maybe write them again... I had written in asking for a replacement booklet for Kes because mine was missing, and happened to ask about Carlos.

[mikesncc1701]

Originally Posted by retablo

I got the email on 3/23. It was the standard message:

"We are happy to report we've received the corrected CARLOS discs.
We will be exchanging the Blu-ray disc 2 or DVD disc 3 directly from our
New York office. *Please send your CARLOS disc, disc only please, to my
attention at the address below. *With the disc, please include your email
and postal address. *Please do not include any packaging with your disc.
When we receive your copy, we will send you the corrected disc and a
$10 gift certificate to Criterion.com! *Thank you for your patience while
we sorted out this audio issue!"

Maybe write them again... I had written in asking for a replacement booklet for Kes because mine was missing, and happened to ask about Carlos.

Damn. I e-mailed them specifically about Carlos in February. Maybe it's time to shoot them another one.

[Oblivion138]

Mulvaney also confirmed for me that the Carlos discs were ready. I sent it in about a week ago, along with White.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Oblivion138

Mulvaney also confirmed for me that the Carlos discs were ready. I sent it in about a week ago, along with White.

I received mine in about a weeks time... still haven't had the time to watch it yet, though.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by nametag

I like to blame the films problems on Abi Morgan, the script is what lets it down I think. Plus she is also responsible for writing The Iron Lady...

I haven't watched it yet, but a guy I worked with said even Meryl Streep couldn't save that film. He said it was absolutely terrible.

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

why wait till then? There are MANY sites selling Criterion BD for around the same price as the B&N sale NOW! Or head over to the Criterion trade/sell thread, theres MANY BD being traded and sold for great prices (the only way I have the ones in my collection, I never pay more than I have to)

He/She's from Australia, might not be able to utilise those means.

Originally Posted by backslashio

Dammit! It deserves to have cardboard packaging! The listed Amazon.com picture makes it look like it does have a slipcover & then I saw some user photos next to it and figured they forgot to include it

You could always make your own, like so many others do. Just get some glossy card stock to make a slip cover to put over the Kuroneko case. However, even though it doesn't have a slip, Kuroneko does have a pretty swanky cover with the metallic ink.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

July. If were lucky Amazon will have markdowns in the next few weeks like last year.

The current ones aren't enough?

[backslashio]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

You could always make your own, like so many others do. Just get some glossy card stock to make a slip cover to put over the Kuroneko case. However, even though it doesn't have a slip, Kuroneko does have a pretty swanky cover with the metallic ink.

I'm not crazy enough to make my own covers - if its not official I'm not interested Nice to know that Kuroneko has a hologram-thing going on but there's nothing more satisfying than a cardboard slip for a classic movie

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by backslashio

I'm not crazy enough to make my own covers - if its not official I'm not interested Nice to know that Kuroneko has a hologram-thing going on but there's nothing more satisfying than a cardboard slip for a classic movie

I'm not really big on packaging myself, as I'm more interested in the actual movies, but I will say that Digibooks are kinda swanky. I like Dr. Strangelove, and the pseudo fake Digibook that Studio Canal used for the UK release of The Graduate.

Most Criterions come in plastic cases, unless they're multi-disc sets, or have really thick booklets. Gojira's a bit of an anomally that way, as the booklet's rather thin.

These are the Criterions I own that are in Digipack format:
Gojira
BBS America Lost and Found Set
Amarcord
Seven Samurai
The Leopard
Dazed and Confused
The Night of the Hunter
The Sweet Smell of Success

Monterey Pop and Yojimbo/Sanjuro are box sets, but still come in the plastic cases.

Some of the first BDs Criterion still come in slipcases, but it's hit or miss if you get one. Most people ordering them from Amazon as of late seem to be getting the slipcases, and are upset about that.

[ShellOilJunior]

Lena Dunham is on Conan tonight - 11pm Eastern. Tune in around 11:30 or so if you just want to see her appearance. Larry David is the first guest.

http://teamcoco.com/schedule/2012-15#guest-30721

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by mikesncc1701

Damn. I e-mailed them specifically about Carlos in February. Maybe it's time to shoot them another one.

My replacement discs for both White and Carlos turned up today
I'd better put them in the player and double-check they work...