The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Donald Richie - April 17, 1924 - February 13, 2013. RIP

[KrugerIndustrial]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The American, my favorite movie of 2010, is the best Melville film that Melville never directed.

The American takes elements from Melville's Le Samouraï, Army of Shadows, Le Cercle Rouge, and Léon Morin, Priest, then rolls them all into one great big ball of awesome.

Anton Corbijn, the director of The American, also made another recent film that I'm dying to see on Blu-ray someday, Control. Control is about the life of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of Joy Division who committed suicide in 1980 (and the film is largely based on Touching from a Distance, the book written by Ian Curtis's widow, Deborah Curtis).
Anton Corbijn has actually impacted my life in quite a few ways, since he is responsible for the cover art of U2's The Joshua Tree, as well as several videos by U2, Depeche Mode, Echo and the Bunnymen, and others.

I concur with everyone else that your "Criterion Haul" photo is pretty awesome. Some great finds there!

I'm a Depeche Mode fan and always loved Anton Corbijn's style. Needless to say, I loved The American. Very underrated film but it is fantastic.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

I might say the same about your enthusiasm for checking PMs.

Oops!

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

Donald Richie - April 17, 1924 - February 13, 2013. RIP

[rkish]

Originally Posted by iScottie

20 years

Congratulations!

Thank you! Hard to believe it's been that long. 54 years old and I have a 10 year old and a 13 year old boy. I guess film watching has helped to pass the time.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

From Amazon? I can't seem to find a better place to buy from--really wanted this one (Waterfront).



Congrats on both--

I notice there aren't as many long-term members posting.

I've noticed the same thing Coop...I haven't seen either Spidey or CCFixx in quite some time and we saw BetaMan briefly the other day. I only seem to see Shell, BohemianGraham, JCS, TJS, and PowellPressburger (after a long hiatus). I guess there is a life outside of this thread.

[bdmartin134]

I am envious of a 'blind-buy' for Tree of Life.. I wish I could see this film for the first time again. I saw it twice in an art theater in Atlanta when it was first released and it was packed full of the 'general' moviegoer, assuming a Brad Pitt and Sean Penn film would be a little more exciting than this. I use 'general' moviegoer in a way that these people don't go to a film excited to see a Malick film, they just read their PEOPLE and go to see what the buzz is about. Needless to say, the audience was very disappointed and made sure their opinion was heard to every other person waiting in the line to buy tickets. Phrases like, "Worst movie ever, don't waste your money," were being spewed to anyone just waiting in line, not even particularly seeing ToL.
Tree of Life resonates with certain individuals more than it might with others, because, surprise here, movies are subjective. I connected with it completely, and consider it one of the best films I've seen. I love/fear the questions that are presented. The direct questions to God, and the indirect to the audience, if this makes sense...kinda rambling now.
Anyways, great film that needs to be seen with a complete open mind and no preconceived expectations, even though it seemed I hyped it up a lot in the previous paragraph.

[bdmartin134]

Originally Posted by goldie1970

Algiers and Waterfront on their way! Can't wait!

This is an amazing double purchase... Congrats.. Where did you get On the Waterfront btw if you don't mind me asking? Just trying to track down a price I feel comfortable with.

[Scottie]

I finished opening them and I took an updated picture of my entire collection.

The only ones not in the picture (because I haven't received them yet) are Chronicle Of A Summer (Pre-Ordered), Gate Of Hell (Pre-Ordered), Pina, The Qatsi Trilogy, Sansho The Bailiff (Pre-Ordered), and Trilogy Of Life.

I need to order Tin Drum and Trilogy Of Life still.



Edit: Time for Brando!

[KrugerIndustrial]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I finished opening them and I took an updated picture of my entire collection.

The only ones not in the picture (because I haven't received them yet) are Chronicle Of A Summer (Pre-Ordered), Gate Of Hell (Pre-Ordered), Pina, The Qatsi Trilogy, Sansho The Bailiff (Pre-Ordered), and Trilogy Of Life.

I need to order Tin Drum and Trilogy Of Life still.

[Show spoiler]

Edit: Time for Brando!

My jaw literally hit the floor. We need a bigger pic.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

Wow...two milestones today! My 20th wedding anniversary and this is my 2000th post on this Criterion thread!

Still got quite a ways on blowing past Spidey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf8ZA...ature=youtu.be

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by octagon

It also goes a long way toward explaining why The Big Reveal never loses its punch. It was never much of a surprise to begin with and I've seen it at least a dozen times now and I still get goosebumps every time.

That goofy freaking zither doesn't hurt either

I did not know anything about that instrument until I watched The Third Man. It adds to the atmosphere.

I think an excellent movie score or soundtrack is essential for a movie to achieve grandeur.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf8ZA...ature=youtu.be

LOL...Thanks Mon! That Flintstones clip never fails to make me chuckle!

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Thanks!

In all honesty... If you replace the bird cage with a 32'' LG LCD 1080p television and remove the cigarette smoke from the air, then the avatar looks just like me in my own apartment.

Speaking of avatars, I revisited Fellini's 8 1/2 the other night (and wrote a rather clumsy analysis). Such a great film that I want to pause at random spots to drink in the splendor of the still frames.

Great analysis of the film on 8 1/2. As an amateur artist and writer, one becomes captivated by an idea or an ideal. Artwork is made by an idea and commitment to that idea. You can have the greatest idea, but if not committed to pursue that idea, you will eventually fail (and sometimes fail miserably). The higher you are up, the harder you fall.

I think that 8 1/2 is about the lack of commitment. Fellini not only shows Guido's lack of commitment for his artwork, but his marriage also. Does this feeling stem from being afraid of failure? What is not in film, is the start of his loss of faith in his artwork. The film begins at a spring with water that ameliorates ones illness.

La Dolce Vita also plays with this same theme.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by rkish

Wow...two milestones today! My 20th wedding anniversary and this is my 2000th post on this Criterion thread!

Still got quite a ways on blowing past Spidey!

Congrats Rich on 20 years. I just had my 14th year 2 weeks ago. I need about 60 or so more pointless posts to hit 1000 in this thread. I am way behind you blabber mouths though....

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by bdmartin134

I am envious of a 'blind-buy' for Tree of Life.. I wish I could see this film for the first time again. I saw it twice in an art theater in Atlanta when it was first released and it was packed full of the 'general' moviegoer, assuming a Brad Pitt and Sean Penn film would be a little more exciting than this.

Tara Cinemas on Cheshire Bridge Road.

I know, because that's where I saw The Tree of Life, and I don't remember it showing anywhere else in town. I saw the movie at Tara after work on the afternoon of its release, and I was mesmerized and captivated. I returned home, wrote a glowing review of the movie on my Facebook wall, and announced it as my favorite film of that year. Later on, several friends saw the film on my recommendation, and they all disliked it.

I did notice some bewildered reactions while I was at the theater, but most of the audience seemed to enjoy it. Of course, the theater was not crowded during this particular afternoon showing.

It would be funny if you and I had been watching the movie at Tara Cinemas at the same time. Small world, at any rate.

The most recent film I saw at Tara was Killer Joe. Most of the audience seemed freaked out by the film, and I can't say that I blame them. Haha.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I finished opening them and I took an updated picture of my entire collection.

[Show spoiler]The only ones not in the picture (because I haven't received them yet) are Chronicle Of A Summer (Pre-Ordered), Gate Of Hell (Pre-Ordered), Pina, The Qatsi Trilogy, Sansho The Bailiff (Pre-Ordered), and Trilogy Of Life.

I need to order Tin Drum and Trilogy Of Life still.

Wow!

On a completely unrelated note, I'm going to need your real name and address as well as your hours of work. kthanksbye

[rkish]

Originally Posted by jcs913

Congrats Rich on 20 years. I just had my 14th year 2 weeks ago. I need about 60 or so more pointless posts to hit 1000 in this thread. I am way behind you blabber mouths though....

Thanks John! A belated Happy Anniversary to you as well!

Yeah...my wife would agree with you that more times than not, my mouth runneth over!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

Great analysis of the film on 8 1/2. As an amateur artist and writer, one becomes captivated by an idea or an ideal. Artwork is made by an idea and commitment to that idea. You can have the greatest idea, but if not committed to pursue that idea, you will eventually fail (and sometimes fail miserably). The higher you are up, the harder you fall.

I think that 8 1/2 is about the lack of commitment. Fellini not only shows Guido's lack of commitment for his artwork, but his marriage also. Does this feeling stem from being afraid of failure? What is not in film, is the start of his loss of faith in his artwork. The film begins at a spring with water that ameliorates ones illness.

La Dolce Vita also plays with this same theme.

I like this analysis! The observation about lack of commitment can be applied to other areas, because I see the same end result in marathon training if someone's heart is not fully invested.

La Dolce Vita is challenging in a similar way, but it also features captivating imagery (the statue in flight, the water fountain, the chaotic party, etc.).

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Thank you! Fearless is easily her best album. The slickness of her last two albums has really put me off

I for one eagerly anticipate Colonel Blimp, the cinematography blew me away when I saw it on TCM HD. Powell & Pressburger, in my opinion, made timeless films.

That's up for debate. Each album has a different sound. The Best Day is the best song on Fearless, imo.

I'm with you on Blimp. P&P films on blu-ray are an absolute treat.