The Criterion Collection

[myka22]

Regarding if Chungking Express is going out of print, doesn't Criterion usually give us notice before hand, so that we have a chance to purchase it?

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by myka22

Regarding if Chungking Express is going out of print, doesn't Criterion usually give us notice before hand, so that we have a chance to purchase it?

They sure do.

[blkhrt]

This is somewhat off topic, so all due apologies, but I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend good books/biographies on either Chaplin or Keaton. I figure there are a lot of fans of both on this list, so it would be a good place to ask.

[moparbob]

Why cant I find Born to Raise Hell on Blu ray in the USA!!!! I found it overseas but not in the USA at all!!!! Will Region 2 aka UK play on the PS3 and on our TV's?

Thanks,
Bob

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

This is somewhat off topic, so all due apologies, but I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend good books/biographies on either Chaplin or Keaton. I figure there are a lot of fans of both on this list, so it would be a good place to ask.

kndy said there was a new Keaton one coming out. Hopefully he can reply to your post, because I was curious about that book, if he can give any info again on it.

[retask]

Ok, ill try again.

Does BN charge the VISA when shipping or when ordering?

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by retask

Ok, ill try again.

Does BN charge the VISA when shipping or when ordering?

When you place the order, they might put a hold for the amount of the item on your card but they won't charge it until it actually ships.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by moparbob

Why cant I find Born to Raise Hell on Blu ray in the USA!!!! I found it overseas but not in the USA at all!!!! Will Region 2 aka UK play on the PS3 and on our TV's?

Thanks,
Bob

Wrong thread..... but "No" you can't play region B on your PS3


If you're patient, I'm sure your thirst for Steven Seagal will be quenched eventually.

[greekak229]

Can I just say, next Tuesday will be a great movie day?

Army of Shadows, Once Upon a Time in America, and yes, even the great Social Network. Of course, I'm gonna check out Army of Shadows first because I've been anticipating that one for months. Not too interested in Robinson Crusoe on Mars however.

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Can I just say, next Tuesday will be a great movie day?

Army of Shadows, Once Upon a Time in America, and yes, even the great Social Network. Of course, I'm gonna check out Army of Shadows first because I've been anticipating that one for months. Not too interested in Robinson Crusoe on Mars however.

Yes! Not to mention Dances with Wolves!!! The only bad thing is that I'm going to have to hold off on the Criterion releases most of this month since I've already preordered DwW and Social Network. The wife would kill me if I spent more money, but I guess I'm just delaying the inevitable.

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

It's not a great deal if many of the discs in the set don't play properly. It's just $20 wasted. There's a reason it's being sold for 84% off of list price on a random website.

Lol! I guess you're right. You certainly put it into perspective well. I wasnt really thinking too hard about it anyway. Rebecca can wait!

[SpiderBaby]

I just noticed March will have both Argento's Inferno and Clouzot's Inferno. Can't wait.

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Not too interested in Robinson Crusoe on Mars however.

Give it a chance. I can't say you'll like it, because I don't know your tastes, but it's not exactly what the trailer (as seen on the Criterion site) would lead you to believe. There's a lot of loneliness and contemplation of the prospect of being forgotten. You may actually dig it.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by whbinder

Give it a chance. I can't say you'll like it, because I don't know your tastes, but it's not exactly what the trailer (as seen on the Criterion site) would lead you to believe. There's a lot of loneliness and contemplation of the prospect of being forgotten. You may actually dig it.

Talking about Adam West things, I rather finally have the 60's Batman show on dvd.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

This is somewhat off topic, so all due apologies, but I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend good books/biographies on either Chaplin or Keaton. I figure there are a lot of fans of both on this list, so it would be a good place to ask.

Jefferey Vance - Buster Keaton Remembered & Chaplin: Genius Of The Cinema (also a nice one on Lloyd, one on fairbanks I haven't seen). Beautiful Stills.

The Silent Clowns by Walter Kerr is a wonderful book about Silent Comedies with, if I remember correctly, substantial bits on the big three and some of the others like Chase & Langdon.

These are pretty straightforward histories, not theoretical or interpretive kind of stuff, so if that's what you're looking for, better go elsewhere. Also, anything by Kevin Brownlow is a pretty good bet...don't recall reading anything specifically about Keaton or Chaplin. God, I wish they'd release Hollywood on DVD.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by whbinder

Give it a chance. I can't say you'll like it, because I don't know your tastes, but it's not exactly what the trailer (as seen on the Criterion site) would lead you to believe. There's a lot of loneliness and contemplation of the prospect of being forgotten. You may actually dig it.

Take a scan at my collection and then see if you think I'd be interested. My taste is all right there. I do love most of what Criterion puts out, so perhaps.

[ZoetMB]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

This is somewhat off topic, so all due apologies, but I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend good books/biographies on either Chaplin or Keaton. I figure there are a lot of fans of both on this list, so it would be a good place to ask.

Keaton: The Man Who Wouldn't Lie Down (Limelight) by Tom Dardis and Buster Keaton (Paperback - Jul 1, 2004)

The classic Chaplin book is the biography by David Robinson. There's also a more recent book by Stephen Weissman which looks at Chaplin from a psychological perspective, concentrating more on his early years in poverty and its impact on his life.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Jefferey Vance - Buster Keaton Remembered & Chaplin: Genius Of The Cinema (also a nice one on Lloyd, one on fairbanks I haven't seen). Beautiful Stills.

The Silent Clowns by Walter Kerr is a wonderful book about Silent Comedies with, if I remember correctly, substantial bits on the big three and some of the others like Chase & Langdon.

These are pretty straightforward histories, not theoretical or interpretive kind of stuff, so if that's what you're looking for, better go elsewhere. Also, anything by Kevin Brownlow is a pretty good bet...don't recall reading anything specifically about Keaton or Chaplin. God, I wish they'd release Hollywood on DVD.

Originally Posted by ZoetMB

Keaton: The Man Who Wouldn't Lie Down (Limelight) by Tom Dardis and Buster Keaton (Paperback - Jul 1, 2004)

The classic Chaplin book is the biography by David Robinson. There's also a more recent book by Stephen Weissman which looks at Chaplin from a psychological perspective, concentrating more on his early years in poverty and its impact on his life.

Thanks for the tips, I will definitely check them out. It has been a while since I have had time to read about film, so I am looking for a wide range of different stuff--straight bio and more interpretive/theoretical. These all look like a good place to start.

[Alkaline]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

It's not a great deal if many of the discs in the set don't play properly. It's just $20 wasted. There's a reason it's being sold for 84% off of list price on a random website.

Well to be fair, there are accounts of people having sets with no issues. But a large number were affected.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Yeah, I've heard about these constant debates. I don't know. Being a Blu-ray Criterion collector, I feel weird buying a movie from another company, mostly because I just love Criterion, and I know they give us the top quality in releases.

First of all, do you realize how silly it sounds when you say what you've written above?

Secondly, you're doing yourself a great disservice by not, at least, support the Masters of Cinema region-free blu-ray releases released through Eureka Entertainment. They're even numbered like Criterion releases, so I'm sure you'll eat that up. Do remember, too, that the MOC division of Eureka only consists of about 3 or 4 people, so once you see one of their releases you'll be quite amazed by what such a small team of people can accomplish.

Here is this site's link to the MOC region-free releases. Just note that not all of the releases on that page carry the MOC banner. Some of the releases are directly released blu-rays from Eureka (i.e. Prince Valiant, Junebug, Wizards, etc.).

Not picking up City Girl, Sunrise, and Une femme mariée is crime, though. They're all region-free and perfectly playable on your North American Region-A Playstation 3. Just read the reviews, if you haven't already.

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