The Criterion Collection

[Archedamian]

Originally Posted by White Dang

Since some of you are talking about erotic cinema I thought I'd drop my two cents on some I didn't see mentioned:

Sex and Lucia and Cashback. They're both pretty dreamy and have well constructed stories.

I liked Cashback.

[mallomar]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

You're welcome! I think a few months ago somebody else on here said they encountered the same problem with that film's release...but I can't remember if they ever followed up on that or who it was.

Secret Sunshine was the only release I ever bought that lacked a booklet. I contacted Mulvaney and Criterion immediately sent a replacement. I don't think I ever mentioned it on this thread, though, so our numbers must be legion. I guess something went wrong at the factory.

[monorail91]

Speaking of Showgirls, may I present my favorite fake Criterion cover:

[jw007]

Originally Posted by monorail91

Speaking of Showgirls, may I present my favorite fake Criterion cover:

[Show spoiler]

Something that will never actually happen in real life.

[A Sith Lord?]

Anyone have any insight on A Christmas Tale or Summer Hours?

I've been buying a bunch of French criterion's lately, and I was interested in snatching these up soon.

[Cocophone]

I found Summer Hours well worth the price. What's not to like with Juliette Binoche.


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[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by MasturB

Anyone have any insight on A Christmas Tale or Summer Hours?

I've been buying a bunch of French criterion's lately, and I was interested in snatching these up soon.

I'd go with Summer Hours, which I found to be a charming little film with a real point behind it.

A Christmas Tale I wasn't a huge fan of the first time I saw it, but it's gotten better with subsequent viewings. Plus, it has a great cast.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Love erotic thrillers. They are my bag.

Can anyone recommend some obscure but great erotic thrillers for me?

Not necessarily always thrillers, but you have a great taste in cinema and will appreciate what they have to offer:

DVD



BLU-RAY



I trust you have already seen these two films:



Pro-B

[White Dang]

I greatly dislike a good deal of those ^ (Exterminating Angels, Crash, etc) but I will say "Lust Caution" and "Betty Blue" are definitely worth a watch.

Also, a bit along those lines... "The Unbearable Lightness of Being." It's not a "thriller" but it has Binoche!

[Abdrewes]

Pro-B, White Dang, everybody... thanks for the suggestions. I have bookmarked your posts for future reference.

I have seen six (and own four) of those releases above. But now I now feel like a fool for waiting this long to snatch some of them. Namely, Elles.

Another side note: is In the Cut the only film above to feature oversaturated cinematography? That's the first thing that pops out about that fine Jane Campion thriller. I ask because I am a fan of that particular look. Everything from Wong Kar-Wai to Tony Scott, it's always a plus (provided they are lenses just right for not everybody can do it).

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I have seen six (and own four) of those releases above. But now I now feel like a fool for waiting this long to snatch some of them. Namely, Elles.

Personally, I was underwhelmed by Elles. It's too much of a superficial look at the subject matter, but it's got such a fantastic and fearless (I know that sounds cliche but it really applies) lead performance by Binoche that I would still recommend it just for her alone.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by jw007

Paul Verhoeven, the director of Showgirls, is not known for intellectually-stimulating films, yet Criterion did release Robocop on DVD in the 20th century.

Robocop did have an element of satire and deliberate cartoonish OTT-ness in its treatment. That said, I would not consider Sanjuro or Hidden Fortress intellectually stimulating, either. They were well-written and superbly directed entertaining audience-pleasers, and there's nothing wrong with that. Don't always believe the booklets, not everything is memorable because it provokes the brain

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Personally, I was underwhelmed by Elles. It's too much of a superficial look at the subject matter, but it's got such a fantastic and fearless (I know that sounds cliche but it really applies) lead performance by Binoche that I would still recommend it just for her alone.

Full review. Full review.

Have you seen House of Pleausures Coop? I hear its very good, so it's very disappointing that we don't have a BluRay release. It's supposed to be a knockout both visually and sonically.

[Jr7936]

watching hunger for a 2nd time and it's one of the films i would think is a must own.
could be that I love irish stuff but the film is so good

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by jw007

Paul Verhoeven, the director of Showgirls, is not known for intellectually-stimulating films, yet Criterion did release Robocop on DVD in the 20th century. Does this mean we might see another Verhoeven film coming to the collection in the foreseeable future.

I disagree. Case in point: Turkish Delight (I bet Pro-B's a fan of that one). It's one of the most intellectually satisfying romance films I have ever seen. It's an absolute punch to the gut aswell. Pure feeling.

If any Paul Verhoeven film gets the upgrade, I hope it's this one (although, I would welcome them all)

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Full review. Full review.

Have you seen House of Pleausures Coop? I hear its very good, so it's very disappointing that we don't have a BluRay release. It's supposed to be a knockout both visually and sonically.

I know I know, I'll get to it . Kidding aside, she's quickly become a favorite of mine. She can make an otherwise forgettable film memorable.

I have not seen Pleasures yet, but I've really wanted to for the longest time now..I need to get the DVD soon. I have heard excellent things about it as well, it looks great.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I know I know, I'll get to it . Kidding aside, she's quickly become a favorite of mine. She can make an otherwise forgettable film memorable.

I have not seen Pleasures yet, but I've really wanted to for the longest time now..I need to get the DVD soon. I have heard excellent things about it as well, it looks great.

Btw, I hope you saw the endorsement for Turkish Delight. I guarantee you will like it.

[jcez28]

Originally Posted by Jr7936

watching hunger for a 2nd time and it's one of the films i would think is a must own.
could be that I love irish stuff but the film is so good

I've been putting that one off to watch until I get the blu ray.
is weird that I find replay value in Shame ?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by jcez28

is weird that I find replay value in Shame ?

I personally find lots of replay value in Shame

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Btw, I hope you saw the endorsement for Turkish Delight. I guarantee you will like it.

Looking it up! I haven't seen much of his work, I guess