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charnier · 04-18-2011, 05:56 PM

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Off-topic, I ordered the Kenneth Anger BFI last night and it shipped (or should I say "dispatched" from the UK). I can't wait to watch these films in HD.

Congrats, Spider

- you appeared to order it in the nick of time, as it's no longer available on Amazon.

ShellOilJunior · 04-18-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimnyc62

On 8/26/09, Beta Man posted that Criterion's Jonathan Turrell had mentioned THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN was due from Criterion, probably sometime in 2010. Since that never happened, any further word on whether or not it's due this year, its 30th anniversary? The film isn't always successful, but it's a hard story to film properly. But the film's lush cinematography and Carl Davis' lovely score would certainly benefit from the Criterion treatment. Any word?

There has been no word since then.

(Source: http://criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23).

I'm curious if Red River will ever make it into the collection. . .

Schonfelder · 04-18-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm curious if Red River will ever make it into the collection. . .

That would be a 1st day purchase.

captveg · 04-18-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

Out of curiosity, do you guys react as strongly when adaptations of Peter Pan tell the story as Peter's story, even though the story is really about Wendy coming to terms with growing up?

One of the reasons I love the 2003 Peter Pan is because it's true to the story being Wendy's story. And yet I still love the 1953 Disney version, which is more about Peter. Go figure.

Cocophone · 04-18-2011, 08:47 PM

Tomorrow I'm having my first day off in about 2 months.

I'll be spending the afternoon mixing up Pegu Club cocktails and watching "The Double Life of Véronique" on my projector.

It will be pure bliss!

retablo · 04-18-2011, 08:55 PM

Maybe I'm off base, but who really cares if a film follows the original story exactly? People are dumping on the Disney version, why? Because it changes themes and adds characters? I'm not defending it, I think it's perfectly passable as entertainment, but lots of people loved the story AS THEY TOLD IT, and I recall was nominated for Best Picture. The Cocteau version is amazing, but if you want the story, read the story.

Film and literature are different mediums, and nothing is going to be exact. And things get rebooted/retooled/updated/etc all the time, so really, who cares?

SpiderBaby · 04-18-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by charnier

Congrats, Spider

- you appeared to order it in the nick of time, as it's no longer available on Amazon.

That's strange. They should of had a "1 copy left" when I ordered it then. It's still cheap on the Amazon uk marketplace though.

wilky61 · 04-18-2011, 10:55 PM

Anybody seen the new/upcoming J.P. Melville film and care to comment on it? I've never heard of it. :x

TJS_Blu · 04-18-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Film and literature are different mediums, and nothing is going to be exact. And things get rebooted/retooled/updated/etc all the time, so really, who cares?

Exactly. Up to a point, if you took a (hyperbole on max output) anti-nazi book and turned it into Triumph of the Will, I can see some if not most having issues with it...

This whole topic started when someone posted 'B&TB, really?' which I think most of us took to mean that Criterion was off-base for releasing this title. I think, conjecturing here, that someone thought that the OP was confusing or otherwise associating the '46 film with the animated version.

Of course, everyone has their own opinion, but the Cocteau film was one of my most anticipated re-releases and, IMHO, a great example of what Criterion "should be doing" (extra starch).

pro-bassoonist · 04-18-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Of course, everyone has their own opinion, but the Cocteau film was one of my most anticipated re-releases and, IMHO, a great example of what Criterion "should be doing" (extra starch).

As usual, I could not agree any more with you

Pro-B

captveg · 04-18-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Of course, everyone has their own opinion, but the Cocteau film was one of my most anticipated re-releases and, IMHO, a great example of what Criterion "should be doing" (extra starch).

Well, yeah. It's spine #6 for a reason.

majorkonig41 · 04-18-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Criterion seem to be paying good attention to their early releases. Granted 12 of the first 30 are OOP, but of the remaining 18, only eight have yet to be reissued:

#3 The Lady Vanishes
#7 A Night To Remember
#14-16 Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy
#17 Salò
#22 Summertime
#29 Picnic At Hanging Rock

I'm betting that Salò, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and maybe even A Night To Remember are very close.

The Lady Vanishes needs to be done asap. In my opinion its Hitchcock's best film. Picnic would also be a very welcome upgrade. I don't see what the big deal about Salo is. I saw it a few years ago and saw no redeemable value to it at all. Plus is there really any re-watch value for Salo?

Eny- · 04-18-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Criterion seem to be paying good attention to their early releases. Granted 12 of the first 30 are OOP, but of the remaining 18, only eight have yet to be reissued:

#3 The Lady Vanishes
#7 A Night To Remember
#14-16 Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy
#17 Salò
#22 Summertime
#29 Picnic At Hanging Rock

I'm betting that Salò, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and maybe even A Night To Remember are very close.

Next year it's the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I hope Criterion is paying attention and reissue A Night To Remember

ccfixx · 04-19-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Plus is there really any re-watch value for Salo?

Let's see...

1) Young kids? Check.

2) Old pervs? Check.

3) Feces? Check.

Your question has now been answered.

CC

McCrutchy · 04-19-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Let's see...

1) Young kids? Check.

2) Old pervs? Check.

3) Feces [and urine]? Check.

Your question has now been answered.

CC

Fixed.

drbikeshorts · 04-19-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Plus is there really any re-watch value for Salo?

I saw Salo many years ago and I'm glad I've seen it.
But frankly I would never watch it again.
Why would anyone want to see this film more than once?

Monty70 · 04-19-2011, 01:01 AM

I am watching my BD of Army of Shadows, and have been paying close attention to the colors. Almost ever shot has a strong blueish grey tint to it. (even shots that blue is not dominant, something blue is there such as smoke, clothing, ect...) This is the kind of subliminal visual that can really add a strong foundation to your production design, and it gives the film a cold, stark feel.

ccfixx · 04-19-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Fixed.

Enhanced.

ccfixx · 04-19-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I saw Salo many years ago and I'm glad I've seen it.
But frankly I would never watch it again.
Why would anyone want to see this film more than once?

Again...

1) Young kids? Check.

2) Old pervs? Check.

3) Feces and urine? Check.

Your question has now also been answered.

CC

drbikeshorts · 04-19-2011, 01:09 AM

Change of topic

More Yasujiro Ozu Dual Format Edition Releases from the BFI
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6207

I was hoping to see some Ozu from Criterion, but might have to pick up some of these BFI's instead.

04-19-2011, 01:01 AM	#28797
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	I am watching my BD of Army of Shadows, and have been paying close attention to the colors. Almost ever shot has a strong blueish grey tint to it. (even shots that blue is not dominant, something blue is there such as smoke, clothing, ect...) This is the kind of subliminal visual that can really add a strong foundation to your production design, and it gives the film a cold, stark feel. Last edited by Monty70; 04-19-2011 at 01:08 AM.

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04-18-2011, 08:47 PM	#28785
Cocophone Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:268 Digital collection:74	Tomorrow I'm having my first day off in about 2 months. I'll be spending the afternoon mixing up Pegu Club cocktails and watching "The Double Life of Véronique" on my projector. It will be pure bliss!

04-18-2011, 08:55 PM	#28786
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Maybe I'm off base, but who really cares if a film follows the original story exactly? People are dumping on the Disney version, why? Because it changes themes and adds characters? I'm not defending it, I think it's perfectly passable as entertainment, but lots of people loved the story AS THEY TOLD IT, and I recall was nominated for Best Picture. The Cocteau version is amazing, but if you want the story, read the story. Film and literature are different mediums, and nothing is going to be exact. And things get rebooted/retooled/updated/etc all the time, so really, who cares?

04-18-2011, 10:55 PM	#28788
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	Anybody seen the new/upcoming J.P. Melville film and care to comment on it? I've never heard of it. :x

04-19-2011, 01:09 AM	#28800
drbikeshorts Special Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:1244 DVD collection:55 Blu-ray reviews:2	Change of topic More Yasujiro Ozu Dual Format Edition Releases from the BFI https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6207 I was hoping to see some Ozu from Criterion, but might have to pick up some of these BFI's instead.

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