The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

That sounds right. Another John Frankenheimer film makes sense.

I hope that the red sun is Red Sun, because I've been on the fence about ordering the Japanese Blu-ray for a long while now.

There's really nothing else that sticks out to me.

[14728]

Originally Posted by iScottie

There's really nothing else that sticks out to me.

It's a long shot, but it'd be cool.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I don't know. I keep looking at the girl and thinking Ringu, but can't make myself believe it for some reason.

Haha would be a strange release, but it is a great film! Asians know how to do horror!

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm almost 100% positive that the man sitting at the picnic with the chains is Birdman of Alcatraz (notice the #11 on the back of the shirt).

His number in the film is #17431

[Oscar Rothman]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

That sounds right. Another John Frankenheimer film makes sense.

Apparently, the escapee is referring to Riot in Cell Block 11.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

His number in the film is #17431

Oh, damn.

Thanks for the clarification.

[SimBelm]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Thanks, SImbelm. I personally have loved In the Realm and Merry Christmas the most, so I'll be sure to check out those "safe" choices soon. Heck, I'll probably blind buy Boy asap.

Your welcome Abdrewes, glad to see you've gotten on to streaming.

[SammyJankis]

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, maybe? ... Please.

EDIT: Tati box set is great news. We've known about the potential for Picnic for some time. I just hope we get it son.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by 14728

It's a long shot, but it'd be cool.

I would say that makes sense, but the entire sky isn't red.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Apparently, the escapee is referring to Riot in Cell Block 11.

I would be thrilled with this one. I'm all for Don Siegel being in the Criterion Collection.

[SammyJankis]

Stolen fron Criterioncast. Some of these seem.. unlikely:

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Stolen fron Criterioncast. Some of these seem.. unlikely:

Given all the other Demy clues, haven't seen anyone guessing the gent and 2 ladies dancing as being The Young Girls of Rochefort.

[StLouisRibs]

A bit odd to see no comments on the X in the cliff, possibly the most ambiguous hint of the lot...

[14728]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I would say that makes sense, but the entire sky isn't red.

Well, a red sun makes a red sky, right?

[Scottie]

Part A: The Cliff

• The cliff itself is a reference to Peter Weir's "Picnic At Hanging Rock" (1975).
• The four shrubs on the cliff are a reference to ________________.
• The deer hiding behind the shrubs and spying on the picnic is a reference to ________________.
• The four beetles on the cliff are a reference to the band "The Beatles" and their film ________________.
• The man at the picnic with the red tie is a reference to ________________.
• The convict at the picnic with #11 is a reference to ________________.
• The girl at the picnic with the hair in front of her eyes is a reference to ________________.
• The bulb of garlic on the picnic blanket is a reference to Les Blank's "Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers" (1980).
• The assortment of tootsie rolls on the picnic blanket is a reference to Sydney Pollack's "Tootsie" (1982).

Part B: The Shore

• The group of people dancing on the shore is a reference to ________________.
• The band playing on the shore is a reference to ________________.
• The man on the shore with the exploding head is a reference to David Cronenberg's "Scanners" (1981).
• The dancing California raisin on the shore is a reference to Daniel Petrie's "A Raisin In The Sun" (1961).
• The man popping out of the box on the shore is a reference to a Jacques Tati box set.

Part C: The Water

• The red river is a reference to Howard Hawks' "Red River" (1948).
• The group of angels in the water is a reference to Jacques Demy's "Bay Of Angels" (1963).
• The angel in the water with furs is a reference to Jacques Demy's "Lola" (1961).
• The angel in the water with donkey skins is a reference to Jacques Demy's "Donkey Skin" (1970).
• The angel in the water splashing around is a reference to ________________.
• The angel in the water with the umbrella is a reference to Jacques Demy's "The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg" (1964).
• The angel in the water without any clothes is a reference to ________________.
• The angel flying above the water with the bell is a reference to ________________.

Part D: Miscellaneous

• The red sun in the sky is a reference to Terence Young's "Red Sun" (1971).

[TJS_Blu]

The other title that seems like a real possibility is 'Round Midnight, I know it's Warners...

[StLouisRibs]

Interestingly*, a search for Tati's films on Criterion's website whilst excluding Out of Print titles still includes Playtime, almost as if it may come back into print...

*said no one

(Also, it also appears Howards End is marked as OOP at the Criterion website but I see no indication of that from anywhere else...)

[Oscar Rothman]

Originally Posted by iScottie

[Show spoiler]Part A: The Cliff

• The cliff itself is a reference to Peter Weir's "Picnic At Hanging Rock" (1975).
• The four shrubs on the cliff are a reference to ________________.
• The deer hiding behind the shrubs and spying on the picnic is a reference to ________________.
• The four beetles on the cliff are a reference to the band "The Beatles" and their film ________________.
• The man at the picnic with the red tie is a reference to ________________.
• The convict at the picnic with #11 is a reference to ________________.
• The girl at the picnic with the hair in front of her eyes is a reference to ________________.
• The bulb of garlic on the picnic blanket is a reference to Les Blank's "Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers" (1980).
• The assortment of tootsie rolls on the picnic blanket is a reference to Sydney Pollack's "Tootsie" (1982).

Part B: The Shore

• The group of people dancing on the shore is a reference to ________________.
• The band playing on the shore is a reference to ________________.
• The man on the shore with the exploding head is a reference to David Cronenberg's "Scanners" (1981).
• The dancing California raisin on the shore is a reference to Daniel Petrie's "A Raisin In The Sun" (1961).
• The man popping out of the box on the shore is a reference to Jacques Tati's "Mon Oncle" (1958), as well as a Jacques Tati box set.

Part C: The Water

• The red river is a reference to Howard Hawks' "Red River" (1948).
• The group of angels in the water is a reference to Jacques Demy's "Bay Of Angels" (1963).
• The angel in the water with furs is a reference to Jacques Demy's "Lola" (1961).
• The angel in the water with donkey skins is a reference to Jacques Demy's "Donkey Skin" (1970).
• The angel in the water splashing around is a reference to ________________.
• The angel in the water with the umbrella is a reference to Jacques Demy's "The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg" (1964).
• The angel in the water without any clothes is a reference to ________________.
• The angel flying above the water with the bell is a reference to ________________.

Part D: Miscellaneous

• The red sun in the sky is a reference to Terence Young's "Red Sun" (1971).

Already posted.

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Stolen fron Criterioncast. Some of these seem.. unlikely:

[Mansinthe]

i dont know how you all do this but i would never be able to come up with these movies with such a picture ^^ but i think i have only seen 4 out of them all ... ;(

a Criterion Ring (boxset) would be absolutly amazing!
the german releases (they lack eng subs) are nothing you would want to collect anyway.

[Oscar Rothman]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

i dont know how you all do this but i would never be able to come up with these movies with such a picture ^^ but i think i have only seen 4 out of them all ... ;(

a Criterion Ring (boxset) would be absolutly amazing!
the german releases (they lack eng subs) are nothing you would want to collect anyway.

The word is that Ringu hint could actually refer to Truffaut's The Wild Child.