The Criterion Collection

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Yeah, I really want to see that film. I would be happy if Criterion was the one to put it out.

Did you watch Certified Copy yet?

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Did you watch Certified Copy yet?

No, nor have I seen Close-Up.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

No, nor have I seen Close-Up.

My personal favorite Kiarostami?

[Show spoiler]

I would love a Criterion BluRay release!

[RandyK]

Watched 12 Angry Men today. Simply spectacular. I was engrossed the whole time.

[Shout92]

Another good list to look at if you're having a hard time picking out which Criterions to buy.

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/top-15-...50-off-sale/2/

[Abdrewes]

^^^
I'm not a big fan of Bevret's criticism, so...

Plus, those wouldn't crack my personal top 15. They are definitely all safe choices though.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Plus, those wouldn't crack my personal top 15. They are definitely all safe choices though.

Very safe indeed... and no Paris, Texas?!?!

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Very safe indeed... and no Paris, Texas?!?!

No Red Desert, Solaris, Last Year at Marienbad, Blow Out, Lola Montes, Harakiri, Music Room, Thin Red Line, Last Temptation of Christ.....,....renders the list an epic fail.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

^^^
I'm not a big fan of Bevret's criticism, so...

Plus, those wouldn't crack my personal top 15. They are definitely all safe choices though.

I have to agree.

Why is 8 1/2 and Breathless always considered the 2 greatest films all the time!? (well, maybe they are). Or always at the top of the list? Meh.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

No Red Desert, Solaris, Last Year at Marienbad, Blow Out, Lola Montes, Harakiri, Music Room, Thin Red Line, Last Temptation of Christ.....,....renders the list an epic fail.

Actually, he did include LYAM and TTRL on the page before (there are 2 pages in the article).

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by jw007

I have to agree.

Why is 8 1/2 and Breathless always considered the 2 greatest films all the time!? (well, maybe they are). Or always at the top of the list? Meh.

8 1/2 is understandable but as for Breathless, Godard made many superior films after it...

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by jw007

Actually, he did include LYAM and TTRL on the page before (there are 2 pages in the article).

Thanks for the correction. Now we share 2 top 15 picks

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

8 1/2 is understandable but as for Breathless, Godard made many superior films after it...

Agree completely.

[starman15317]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

8 1/2 is understandable but as for Breathless, Godard made many superior films after it...

Breathless is the only Godard film I've seen so far and I didn't care for it. I was afraid that my opinion was an unpopular one.

[Jobla]

Has there been a specific announcement of a new Barnes and Noble sale of Criterion titles? I haven't seen anything.

[Shout92]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

No Red Desert, Solaris, Last Year at Marienbad, Blow Out, Lola Montes, Harakiri, Music Room, Thin Red Line, Last Temptation of Christ.....,....renders the list an epic fail.

He does have some of those films listed as alternatives or at the end in his little wrap up as titles also worthy of consideration.

Also, it looks like his list is more of a suggestion for people maybe starting out, kind of an essentials list, as opposed to a personal top 15. Just like one might say Citizen Kane or the Godfather is the greatest movie ever made, it might not necessarily be their favorite.

I'm sure each of us here on this forum have different criteria for what constitutes a greatest or favorite Criterion list.

[monorail91]

My 5 top Criterions probably sound boring (8 1/2, Rashomon, etc) so here are just 5 Criterions I recommend:

The Last Temptation of Christ - moving and powerful epic, which works both as a spiritual religious work as well as a drama
Naked - viciously intelligent dramatic thriller (or thrilling drama) following a drifter through the underbelly of London
Stagecoach - a delightful and thoughtful Western. perfect introduction to the genre
Tiny Furniture - pitch-perfect representation of American millennials, with all their strengths and weaknesses
Weekend (2011) - probably the best contemporary neorealist film I've seen, and a great love story

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by jw007

Why is 8 1/2 and Breathless always considered the 2 greatest films all the time!? (well, maybe they are). Or always at the top of the list? Meh.

I hated 8 1/2. I'm not quite sure why it's so highly rated.

Also, I started watching Breathless but I wasn't into it so I shut it off. I'll have to retry it soon when I'm more in the mood for it.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

8 1/2 is understandable but as for Breathless, Godard made many superior films after it...

That may be true, but none of them made the splash quite like Breathless. Its placement is warranted, even if you (or I) don't agree with it.

[Jobla]

My five favorite Criterion discs:

WISE BLOOD
THREE WOMEN
SPARTACUS
CARNIVAL OF SOULS
KISS ME DEADLY
first runner up: THE NAKED KISS