Criterion Collection Discussion

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I think we know what to expect from him now. An "awesome" viewing experience in the theater on the first watch. Subsequent viewings (if there are any) feel hollow and vapid.

So agreed. Inception was great in the theater, but does not hold up to that on home-viewing (it's still fine, though). His 'Batman' films even less so. I have (slim) hopes that The Dark Knight Rises will be better than its prequels, but I don't put those two on the superhero pedestal that they popularly enjoy.

Going really light on the sale this go-round. So many other titles to pick up - I mean, this fall is going to be brutal - I've got to keep things in check. Plus even though it's no guarantee Criterion will have a website sale at 100k fans, they are sitting at +99k right now so that's something to look at. Esp since I have $20 in coupons for it!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by duggie walker

Is there any reason for speculating THE TENANT, other than ROSEMARY'S BABY being released?

Nope. Criterion loves Polanski, Paramount has shown absolutely zero interest in releasing it themselves (though that hardly sets it apart) and the RB newsletter clue put Paramount titles more in play but really, if you roll that all into one big ball all it amounts to is wishful thinking.

Oh, and they've been in the habit of pairing releases lately (two Soderbergh/Gray, two Stilman, two Dardenne and so forth) but that just makes it a slightly bigger ball of wishful thinking.

[retask]

Does anyone have coupons that takes % off the entire order? My mystery coupon took 5$ off one item.

Im used to having 10-15% off the entire order in these sales.

[rkish]

Spidey...time to go region free.

Godard and Cassavetes films coming out in Europe...

Cassavetes in the UK:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9117

Godard in France:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9116

I know money is tight...believe me...I feel your pain. I just got a "mystery coupon" from B & N (which I think is for 30%) and might use it on the Czech New Wave set or some other Eclipse set (though I'm tempted to return my Berlin Alexanderplatz and "re-buy" it with the coup).

[dsman71]

I caved in and got the Gold Rush Blu and the Monsters and Madmen (with those Richard Gordon horror movies) set...good deal and went with Express Shipping...

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Yami

I did but I was confusing it with Cure, which is up on Hulu

Ah, that makes sense. Haven't seen Cure. Maybe it is time to check it out.

[Sinthetic]

Originally Posted by Yami

I did but I was confusing it with Cure, which is up on Hulu

Thanks for making me think Kairo was coming.

[PowellPressburger]

Sorry if this has been discussed but the pages are flowing fast esp since the Barnes Sale is in full swing... but will Criterion announce titles Friday or wait until Monday?

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Sorry if this has been discussed but the pages are flowing fast esp since the Barnes Sale is in full swing... but will Criterion announce titles Friday or wait until Monday?

I believe someone quoted the Facebook page saying it will be Monday.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I think I'd probably like Christian Bale more if it weren't for his Nolan films. I was blown away when I learned that he voiced Howl in Howl's Moving Castle (awesome film, Ghibli fans who bash it are silly, but the novel's even more awesome).

There are people (Ghibli fans even) who don't like Howl's Moving Castle? Sad.

I didn't realize that Bale did Howl's voice in the English version. I think I've only ever watched it Subtitled. Actually, i suppose it would have been dubbed for it's theatrical run, so i would have heard his voice work then.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

There are people (Ghibli fans even) who don't like Howl's Moving Castle? Sad.

I didn't realize that Bale did Howl's voice in the English version. I think I've only ever watched it Subtitled. Actually, i suppose it would have been dubbed for it's theatrical run, so i would have heard his voice work then.

That's exactly it, you don't realise it's Bsle until you go to imdb. I watched the dub because I was bored and it has Lauren Bacall AND Jean Simmons in it.

[Chrysagon]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. I am definitely getting the three colors trilogy tomorrow but still have another 25 to spend in my budget. I was thinking of springing for either the Double Life of Veronique to get all the criterions of Kieslowski, Fanny and Alexander, M, or Yojimbo/Sanjuro.
What would you pick?

Once you watch the Three Colors Trilogy you'll want TDLOV. I am a Kieslowski fan. Another movie that is similar is Revanche, also excellent. However, you can't go wrong with your other choices.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by spa

Once you watch the Three Colors Trilogy you'll want TDLOV. I am a Kieslowski fan. Another movie that is similar is Revanche, also excellent. However, you can't go wrong with your other choices.

+1

I couldn't agree with the above statement more. Enjoy!!!!!

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by lim.davidd

When will they release the Blu Ray of Kind Hearts and Coronets?

Not anytime soon. Criterion lost the rights to Kind Hearts and Coronets back in 2010. Your only option right now is the UK blu-ray released by Optimum.

[nametag]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

So agreed. Inception was great in the theater, but does not hold up to that on home-viewing (it's still fine, though). His 'Batman' films even less so. I have (slim) hopes that The Dark Knight Rises will be better than its prequels, but I don't put those two on the superhero pedestal that they popularly enjoy.

Man is that the truth. Inception is so much worse in subsequent viewings, after the thrill of seeing it the first time. Dark Knight is similar although I thought that had clear flaws from first viewing that most people don't seem to agree with.

Picked up just 2 in this sale - Harold and Maude and Shallow Grave. All I can afford right now

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by octagon

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.

I have no patience I've already Preordered the UK version. Although If its likely Criterion will release it sometime in the near future I may cancel it.

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

No argument from me there. I think Nolan's films are becoming increasingly overproduced. I'd like to see him do more with less.

I think we know what to expect from him now. An "awesome" viewing experience in the theater on the first watch. Subsequent viewings (if there are any) feel hollow and vapid. Inception just fell flat for me the second viewing. There's only so much expository dialogue one can take.

I feel the same way. On a 2nd viewing all the plots holes are much more evident to me. Besides Heath Ledgers performance, which I enjoy watching over and over, his movies really fall apart the more you watch them.

Originally Posted by lim.davidd

When will they release the Blu Ray of Kind Hearts and Coronets?

That was one of the titles they lost from Studiocanal. I'm willing to bet it was planned to be released though the Region A Studiocanal collection like LadyKillers was. I've already broke down and got all the current Ealing Studio releases from the UK. All great titles. Went the Day Well is especially brutal given when it was made. I wish Criterion could get some of these titles. Whiskey Galore and Passport to Pimlico are pretty hilarious and worth a viewing as well.

Got David Lean directs Noel Coward boxset. for $39.00 !! Wish we could get these prices year round.

[bdmartin134]

Is The Double Life of Veronique a hard film to understand it's conveying themes? I've never seen it, but after reading through reviews on Amazon and such, I am really intrigued. I'll be popping over to B&N later to use a few coupons with the present deal and this film keeps grabbing my attention. I enjoy atmospheric films, recent one being The Tree of Life, so what do you think?

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by bdmartin134

Is The Double Life of Veronique a hard film to understand it's conveying themes? I've never seen it, but after reading through reviews on Amazon and such, I am really intrigued. I'll be popping over to B&N later to use a few coupons with the present deal and this film keeps grabbing my attention. I enjoy atmospheric films, recent one being The Tree of Life, so what do you think?

I don't believe it's hard to understand its themes at all, though they are inferred rather than directly conveyed - there is no real conventional 'plot'. Well, there is but it really is quite secondary to tone and atmosphere. Highly recommended; especially if you're familiar with later Kieslowski and filmmakers such as Bergman and Malick (which given your like of The Tree of Life I take it you are).

[Banned User]

IMO Kieslowski's later work is on a whole other level then pretty much any director.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Not anytime soon. Criterion lost the rights to Kind Hearts and Coronets back in 2010. Your only option right now is the UK blu-ray released by Optimum.

Well there goes my excuse for not importing. Once I get more cash I'll grab the uk release.