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theater dreamer · 01-01-2021, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's too bad there's no release of Theatre of Blood in the US now. I wonder if Kino, or maybe Arrow could release it here?

One of the joys of being region free is having Vincent Price’s Arrow UK releases, Theatre of Blood being the first one I bought. Indicator has a few as well, including The Tingler in their William Castle at Columbia volume 1 box set.

Being region free just opens up a whole world of possibilities.

ravenus · 01-01-2021, 06:31 AM

I could not think of a better way to ring in the New Year than to re-watch Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire. The film is not a story but a beautiful cinematic poem - centered on Berlin - about angels unobtrusively observing humankind and sharing notes of their vicarious experiences, until one of them (Bruno Ganz) feels compelled to not merely observe but become a part of mankind - to feel hunger, to enjoy a cup of hot coffee and the rubbing together of palms on a cold day, to have his presence acknowledged by other humans. A wonderful supporting part is played by Peter Falk. I was absolutely floored when I first saw it, and it remains an enormously re-watchable poignant ode to the human spirit.

This was one of the early Criterion blu's (2009), and along with Kagemusha, the first I got from them. The transfer holds up, although as always one suspects a newer scan would produce a finer grain pattern and more nuanced color/grayscale spectrum [Edit: Screenshot comparisons with a more recent German blu-ray indicate that it is the case]. If such a thing were to happen for an English-friendly release I would want to upgrade. The audio I am a little less sure of. In earlier watches I was wholly dependent on the subtitles and my audio system was not up to snuff either, so I did not notice. But especially after I started taking French language lessons (and have a decent surround setup), I try to comprehend French dialog as it's spoken. In the early bits involving the trapeze artist, I feel there is some distortion in the spoken audio, and overall I feel that the balance could have been better, as some of the whispers go too low in comparison to the other sound (especially the music). It may be just me, but there it is. People who are HOH are warned that the English dialog in the film (mostly what Falk speaks) is not subtitled.

Whether you get the existing Criterion or whether you get a better release, the film itself is an essential for any cinephile (that's not a nihilistic curmudgeon

).

IanTheCool · 01-01-2021, 03:05 PM

So no drawing this year?

mediocre · 01-01-2021, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IanTheCool

So no drawing this year?

If I had to guess I'd say no since the artist passed in 2020, but still hoping they maybe do something.

DukeTogo84 · 01-01-2021, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IanTheCool

So no drawing this year?

Yeah, kinda figured we wouldn't get one, but it would have been nice to have been surprised.

jayembee · 01-01-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBabylon

I'm waiting for this one too. It's literally the only Criterion DVD I have left that hasn't been upgraded yet. When it comes out I can say goodbye to DVDs! Well, except for Fishing With John, but that one can have a pass...

You don't have Altman's Tanner '88?

(It does need to be "revised" in at least one way: to include the four-episode sequel, Tanner on Tanner.)

Gacivory · 01-01-2021, 09:08 PM

Does anyone know of any Criterion’s (or any movies really) that have a feature about subtitling movies? I’m really curious about learning about the actually going about subtitling movies.

Dailyan · 01-01-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

Does anyone know of any Criterion’s (or any movies really) that have a feature about subtitling movies? I’m really curious about learning about the actually going about subtitling movies.

In terms of something like translations or something like timing subs in general? None to my knowledge.

Gacivory · 01-01-2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

In terms of something like translations or something like timing subs in general? None to my knowledge.

Yeah just the actual work of Subtitling. Film Comment did an interview with someone who does subtitles professionally and it sounded really interesting.

Dr. Zaius · 01-01-2021, 10:26 PM

I thought The Art of Subtitling was interesting and informative. Whitch is included on the Blu-ray and DVD editions of Panique.

https://www.criterion.com/films/29510-panique

acroyear2 · 01-01-2021, 10:31 PM

Ok Criterion.

It's 2021.

Satyajit Ray was born 100 years ago (this May).

You know what to do.

Make it happen.

CinemaBlu · 01-01-2021, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acroyear2

ok criterion.

It's 2021.

Satyajit ray was born 100 years ago (this may).

You know what to do.

Make it happen.

yes please!!!

Hellspawn28 · 01-02-2021, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Scholer

I’m sure titles Big Trouble in Little China and Escape from New York would be under Criterion’s radar. Of course other of his more genre defined films may feel less likely, but still not out of the question (they’ve even released Night of the Living Dead!)

Shout Factory just lost the rights to Escape from New York. Maybe Criterion could pick it up now unless Kino beats them to it.

randian · 01-02-2021, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellspawn28

Shout Factory just lost the rights to Escape from New York. Maybe Criterion could pick it up now unless Kino beats them to it.

Hopefully Criterion would do a better job than Shout Factory. Ideally, new 4k scans from the OCN, and some digital work on the print damage.

Escape from New York didn't seem to improve much despite supposedly having a new scan done (albeit from an interpositive), and they didn't do much if anything to fix print damage in the new DI.

Big Trouble in Little China used the same DI as the Fox release, so it too wasn't notably improved. I saw no reason to ditch my Fox disc in favor of the Shout Factory disc.

Scholer · 01-02-2021, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by randian

Hopefully Criterion would do a better job than Shout Factory. Ideally, new 4k scans from the OCN, and some digital work on the print damage.

Escape from New York didn't seem to improve much despite supposedly having a new scan done (albeit from an interpositive), and they didn't do much if anything to fix print damage in the new DI.

Studio Canal has an immaculate 4K master for Escape from New York off the original negative, which I had the great fortune of seeing on the big screen. It was released on UHD here in the UK but this was one title I held out on for Criterion to possibly take on in the future.

dcx4610 · 01-02-2021, 06:22 AM

Watched Stalker and unfortunately couldn't get into it. I thought it would be right up my alley but it just didn't grab me. Good cinematography but I can't see revisiting it so it'll probably go to the sale bin

I followed it up with House which I absolutely loved. I think Criterion summed it perfectly by saying: "As a psychedelic ghost tale? A stream-of-consciousness bedtime story? An episode of Scooby-Doo as directed by Mario Bava?"

Completely unique, charming and just put a smile on my face the entire time. Also, excellent soundtrack. Maybe the main theme was used a little too much but at least it was a beautiful song.

DaBargainHunta · 01-02-2021, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius

I thought The Art of Subtitling was interesting and informative. Whitch is included on the Blu-ray and DVD editions of Panique.

https://www.criterion.com/films/29510-panique

Panique (with the extra The Art of Subtitling) is on The Criterion Channel too.

https://www.criterionchannel.com/panique

I saw what appears to be a remake, Monsieur Hire, many years ago and loved it. I had no idea, until now, that it was based on an older movie.

https://www.kanopy.com/video/monsieur-hire

(Kanopy links apparently don't play well with this board.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellspawn28

Shout Factory just lost the rights to Escape from New York. Maybe Criterion could pick it up now unless Kino beats them to it.

It was briefly on The Criterion Channel, so you never know. Girlfriends was too, and that got an out of left field release, so anything is possible.

Reddington · 01-02-2021, 09:38 AM

Beaver has published his (massive) annual review of the best physical media releases. I always enjoy this retrospective, and am grateful for Gary and his team taking the time to put it together.

Criterion's Essential Fellini takes the top spot in the Top 10 Box Sets of 2020, and the label has a couple more titles in that category, and in the the Top 10 BD category:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film9/2020_...f_the_year.htm

And yes, he acknowledges the elephant in the room with his very first comment at the start of the review...

[Show spoiler]

SleazyForWeasley · 01-02-2021, 06:53 PM

Does Criterion still do their beginning of the year tease drawing? I don't think I've seen one since 2018, if that.

Gacivory · 01-02-2021, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleazyForWeasley

Does Criterion still do their beginning of the year tease drawing? I don't think I've seen one since 2018, if that.

The artist died.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/27/a...olan-dead.html

There was one for 2019

https://criterioncast.com/news/wacky...s-2019-line-up

There was one for 2020

https://criterioncast.com/news/wacky...s-2020-line-up

01-01-2021, 06:31 AM	#202102
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1205 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	I could not think of a better way to ring in the New Year than to re-watch Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire. The film is not a story but a beautiful cinematic poem - centered on Berlin - about angels unobtrusively observing humankind and sharing notes of their vicarious experiences, until one of them (Bruno Ganz) feels compelled to not merely observe but become a part of mankind - to feel hunger, to enjoy a cup of hot coffee and the rubbing together of palms on a cold day, to have his presence acknowledged by other humans. A wonderful supporting part is played by Peter Falk. I was absolutely floored when I first saw it, and it remains an enormously re-watchable poignant ode to the human spirit. This was one of the early Criterion blu's (2009), and along with Kagemusha, the first I got from them. The transfer holds up, although as always one suspects a newer scan would produce a finer grain pattern and more nuanced color/grayscale spectrum [Edit: Screenshot comparisons with a more recent German blu-ray indicate that it is the case]. If such a thing were to happen for an English-friendly release I would want to upgrade. The audio I am a little less sure of. In earlier watches I was wholly dependent on the subtitles and my audio system was not up to snuff either, so I did not notice. But especially after I started taking French language lessons (and have a decent surround setup), I try to comprehend French dialog as it's spoken. In the early bits involving the trapeze artist, I feel there is some distortion in the spoken audio, and overall I feel that the balance could have been better, as some of the whispers go too low in comparison to the other sound (especially the music). It may be just me, but there it is. People who are HOH are warned that the English dialog in the film (mostly what Falk speaks) is not subtitled. Whether you get the existing Criterion or whether you get a better release, the film itself is an essential for any cinephile (that's not a nihilistic curmudgeon ). Last edited by ravenus; 01-01-2021 at 06:49 AM.

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01-01-2021, 03:05 PM	#202103
IanTheCool Senior Member Member since:Mar 2012 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:359	So no drawing this year?

01-01-2021, 09:08 PM	#202107
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5612 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	Does anyone know of any Criterion’s (or any movies really) that have a feature about subtitling movies? I’m really curious about learning about the actually going about subtitling movies.

01-01-2021, 10:26 PM	#202110
Dr. Zaius Senior Member Member since:Oct 2016 Location:Ape City	I thought The Art of Subtitling was interesting and informative. Whitch is included on the Blu-ray and DVD editions of Panique. https://www.criterion.com/films/29510-panique

01-01-2021, 10:31 PM	#202111
acroyear2 Power Member Member since:Nov 2016	Ok Criterion. It's 2021. Satyajit Ray was born 100 years ago (this May). You know what to do. Make it happen.

01-02-2021, 06:22 AM	#202116
dcx4610 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:1254 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:21	Watched Stalker and unfortunately couldn't get into it. I thought it would be right up my alley but it just didn't grab me. Good cinematography but I can't see revisiting it so it'll probably go to the sale bin I followed it up with House which I absolutely loved. I think Criterion summed it perfectly by saying: "As a psychedelic ghost tale? A stream-of-consciousness bedtime story? An episode of Scooby-Doo as directed by Mario Bava?" Completely unique, charming and just put a smile on my face the entire time. Also, excellent soundtrack. Maybe the main theme was used a little too much but at least it was a beautiful song.

01-02-2021, 09:38 AM	#202118
Reddington Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2015 Trading Score:1	Beaver has published his (massive) annual review of the best physical media releases. I always enjoy this retrospective, and am grateful for Gary and his team taking the time to put it together. Criterion's Essential Fellini takes the top spot in the Top 10 Box Sets of 2020, and the label has a couple more titles in that category, and in the the Top 10 BD category: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film9/2020_...f_the_year.htm And yes, he acknowledges the elephant in the room with his very first comment at the start of the review... [Show spoiler]

01-02-2021, 06:53 PM	#202119
SleazyForWeasley Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:330-hio 4K collection:237 Blu-ray collection:874 DVD collection:117 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:18 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3	Does Criterion still do their beginning of the year tease drawing? I don't think I've seen one since 2018, if that.

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