The Criterion Collection

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by SilverScreen96

I hope you all don't mind me saying this but, I hate Svet Atanosov and think he shouldn't be allowed to review Criterion releases anymore since he's lately given a ton of releases low scores, especially because he doesn't think their color grading or "color temperature" are correct or what ever ridiculous reason.

And in general, I'm really annoyed by all the people on this site who love to bash Criterion, like those who complain "all Criterion releases use DNR" (as if that is a fact and even if it is because even a little is bad?) or "I hate their codec" (though literally all Blu-ray releases use the same codec) or "I hate this color grade from L'Immagine Ritrovata, they're destroying cinema" (because a bunch of videophiles who don't regularly work with film totally know how a movie like Manila in the Claws of Light or Touki Bouki is supposed look).

There's no appreciation for the work of film restoration and those distributing these films and instead is nothing but bile and disdain expressed under the guise of being "concerned consumers wanting a good product."

I preparing for a new wave of this in the comments of the April releases post. In some previous cases, the bile got so bad from users complaining about "Criterion going woke" for instance, they had to turn off the comments for the post.

Sorry, I came off the "Criterion releases with DNR" thread and I just can't stand the idea that so many stunning releases I have by them would supposedly use DNR and look "wrong" instead of beautiful.

Ummm, for having such a problem with the word woke you certainly seem to bring it up a lot.

[Abdrewes]

Need Ston'enge on uHd.

[dkelly26666]

Well, monthly wish list: Posting it almost guarantees none of it will be released, it seems, LOL.

After Hours
Anything Pasolini, preferably a box set
Jean Eustache box
EO
Anything Bertolucci
Anything Oshima, Shinoda, Imamura

[kwillard37]

Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits mentioned in his newsletter yesterday that he’s heard Criterion is working on a restoration of Thelma & Louise. Haven’t heard that title come up as rumored before now. Should make for an interesting release. Would be the first Ridley Scott film in the collection.

[tonylopez]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits mentioned in his newsletter yesterday that he’s heard Criterion is working on a restoration of Thelma & Louise. Haven’t heard that title come up as rumored before now. Should make for an interesting release. Would be the first Ridley Scott film in the collection.

I'd love a release of this. Scott technically was in the collection back in the laserdisc days. Blade Runner was the first Criterion I ever bought.

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits mentioned in his newsletter yesterday that he’s heard Criterion is working on a restoration of Thelma & Louise. Haven’t heard that title come up as rumored before now. Should make for an interesting release. Would be the first Ridley Scott film in the collection.

I could see that. It's with MGM and they license everything except Rocky & Bond films. Knowing Scott, it's probably a 4K UHD release as he seems to be a big proponent of the format.

[Cremildo]

Wow, I'd love to see Scott in the current Collection. Quite unexpected news.

[Matt89]

I'd love for Criterion to release a UHD of Thelma & Louise. I sort of assumed this would eventually come from Kino but either way this needs a new remaster. It's been like 12 years since the original BD came out from MGM. Great film too, one of Scott's best.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by SilverScreen96

I hope you all don't mind me saying this but, I hate Svet Atanosov and think he shouldn't be allowed to review Criterion releases anymore since he's lately given a ton of releases low scores, especially because he doesn't think their color grading or "color temperature" are correct or what ever ridiculous reason.

And in general, I'm really annoyed by all the people on this site who love to bash Criterion, like those who complain "all Criterion releases use DNR" (as if that is a fact and even if it is because even a little is bad?) or "I hate their codec" (though literally all Blu-ray releases use the same codec) or "I hate this color grade from L'Immagine Ritrovata, they're destroying cinema" (because a bunch of videophiles who don't regularly work with film totally know how a movie like Manila in the Claws of Light or Touki Bouki is supposed look).

There's no appreciation for the work of film restoration and those distributing these films and instead is nothing but bile and disdain expressed under the guise of being "concerned consumers wanting a good product."

I preparing for a new wave of this in the comments of the April releases post. In some previous cases, the bile got so bad from users complaining about "Criterion going woke" for instance, they had to turn off the comments for the post.

Sorry, I came off the "Criterion releases with DNR" thread and I just can't stand the idea that so many stunning releases I have by them would supposedly use DNR and look "wrong" instead of beautiful.

I find that all of the reviewers have head-scratching opinions about film. I pretty much bypass criticisms and purchase the title if it something I must own.

[dkelly26666]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Wow, I'd love to see Scott in the current Collection. Quite unexpected news.

I'd also love for "The Duellists" to be released on Criterion.

Even though I already have it in multiple forms. VHS, DVD, the Shout Factory OOP BD, and the Imprint BD.

I've always thought it a good fit for Criterion.

If they put out "Thelma and Louise", also, then we'd have both of Scott and Keitel's collaborations in Criterion.

[DukeTogo84]

If we finally get Heroic Trio/Executioners, that would be great. Even better would be Eastern Condors. Even better than that? Samurai Rebellion. I'm expecting none of them to be announced.

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

If we finally get Heroic Trio/Executioners, that would be great. Even better would be Eastern Condors. Even better than that? Samurai Rebellion. I'm expecting none of them to be announced.

There used to be like 1 Japanese release every month or so. I haven't seen many lately, unfortunately. But I'm sure you've noticed this too.

[Raphdude]

Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

There used to be like 1 Japanese release every month or so. I haven't seen many lately, unfortunately. But I'm sure you've noticed this too.

I would love Criterion to release a 4K of Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Maborosi (1995), my favorite of his films! I’d take a 4K of Melville’s Le Samourai as well!

[RevolverOcelScott]

This is gonna be it. Kurosawa Box Set, I can feel it....

[dvining]

Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

This is gonna be it. Kurosawa Box Set, I can feel it....

Well, now that you said it...delayed to 2035!

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by Raphdude

I would love Criterion to release a 4K of Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Maborosi (1995), my favorite of his films! I’d take a 4K of Melville’s Le Samourai as well!

There's already a release of Maborosi:

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so chances of a CC release are slim to none.

[MifuneFan]

The Seventh Seal 4K UHD coming from Criterion on April 18th!


https://www.criterion.com/films/173-the-seventh-seal

4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

• 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
• One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
• Introduction from 2003 by director Ingmar Bergman
• Audio commentary and video afterword by Bergman expert Peter Cowie
• Bergman Island (2006), a feature-length documentary on Bergman by Marie Nyreröd
• Audio interview from 1998 with actor Max von Sydow
• Tribute to Bergman from 1989 by filmmaker Woody Allen
• Bergman 101, a selected video filmography tracing Bergman’s career, narrated by Cowie
• Trailer
• Optional English-dubbed soundtrack
• PLUS: An essay by critic Gary Giddins

Cover by Neil Kellerhouse

[tama]

**** yea

Hmm, no mention of HDR.

[koberulz]

Already have the BFI of that, and the Criterion Bergman box, I assume that's not of any use to me?

[MifuneFan]

The Fisher King 4K UHD

https://www.criterion.com/films/28719-the-fisher-king

DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

• New 4K digital restoration, approved by director Terry Gilliam, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
• Audio commentary featuring Gilliam
• Interviews with Gilliam, producer Lynda Obst, screenwriter Richard LaGravenese, and actors Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, and Mercedes Ruehl
• Interviews with artists Keith Greco and Vincent Jefferds on the creation of the film’s Red Knight
• Interview from 2006 with actor Robin Williams
• Video essay featuring Bridges’s on-set photographs
• Footage from 1991 of Bridges training as a radio personality with acting coach Stephen W. Bridgewater
• Deleted scenes, with audio commentary by Gilliam
• Costume tests
• Trailers
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: An essay by critic Bilge Ebiri

Cover by LA2