The Criterion Collection

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Helikaon

Indeed! Beautiful movie. Kubrick borrowed ultra high speed lenses from NASA to shoot the indoor candlelight scenes! Would be great as the next Kubrick addition to the Collection.

Definetly need more Kubrick - and Barry Lyndon would be perfect - This film really shows off Kubricks skills as film maker.

ugh - Warner Home Video has the rights :/

[Talal86]

How many days will the sale lasts?

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

on a somewhat similar note to Shoah..

has anyone seen the documentary The Sorrow and the Pity? seems like more Criterion fodder and I'd like to see it some time

I have, a very interesting look at France and some of those who stood with the Germans. Tough going at times but well worth it.

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by jw007

I also bought it a long time ago and I remember watching it a long time ago, but I had 4 hours to kill, so I figured this would finally be the night I watch this documentary. It wasn't too sad actually, but that is subjective.



I'm still holding off on watching Shoah, because I know that will really depress me.

That's reassuring, I'll probably get up the strength to pop it in now.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

on a somewhat similar note to Shoah..

has anyone seen the documentary The Sorrow and the Pity? seems like more Criterion fodder and I'd like to see it some time

S&P ain't for everyone, I'm trying to imagine someone that I would recommend it to, and I'm drawing a blank. The average WWII buff will be bored to tears inside of 10 - 15 minutes, I would guess. It's just not real accessible, IMHO. I don't see it as CC fodder. If you get a chance, watch it and let me know if you disagree.

[Talal86]

Originally Posted by Coen

I believe it's 4 weeks, until 28 July.

Thanks

I might go crazy and order 20+ movies

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

S&P ain't for everyone, I'm trying to imagine someone that I would recommend it to, and I'm drawing a blank. The average WWII buff will be bored to tears inside of 10 - 15 minutes, I would guess. It's just not real accessible, IMHO. I don't see it as CC fodder. If you get a chance, watch it and let me know if you disagree.

Okay. Will do.

I am by no means a WWII buff, although, as I have expressed before.. I find the German occupation of France and the Resistance efforts to be very fascinating. I did watch the 30 minute short film that is on Army of Shadows about the end of the occupation. (Interesting that it was narrated by Noel Coward) Some of the footage was interesting, but even with that I wasn't compelled to move past 18 minutes or so.

TS&TP has received great reviews, though. I'll report back when and if I see it.

Thanks!

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

In the supplements they talk about how they placed stockings over the camera to create that hazey imagery and how amusing it was finding the right ones (I think!).

Another film that is like a painting is Barry Lyndon, which was Kubricks goal.

Indeed. The BBC production Schalcken the Painter is another beautifully shot piece with scenes reminiscent of paintings. BFI have put out an excellent Blu-ray of it.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Indeed. The BBC production Schalcken the Painter is another beautifully shot piece with scenes reminiscent of paintings. BFI have put out an excellent Blu-ray of it.

Oooh will check this out thanks!

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-r...er_blu-ray.htm

Wow! Looks incredible, might have to get it

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I personally recommend the Charles Laughton Directorial boxed set for those taking part in the BN sale.

He only directed 1 credited film. What set are you referring to?

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

If you want to see a Criterion title that looks like a painting come to life, then I encourage you to buy Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Have you seen The Mill and the Cross?

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by smoss469

He only directed 1 credited film. What set are you referring to?

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Oooh will check this out thanks!

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-r...er_blu-ray.htm

Wow! Looks incredible, might have to get it

It's a real treat, I'd really recommend it. I'm looking forward to Arrow's release of Borowczyk's Blanche since I understand it was a big influence on Schalcken director Leslie Megahey's approach (indeed, he's even done an introduction for the Blanche release).

[jlk5844]

Originally Posted by raw341

Sorry for the late response but yes, i was referring to the "must haves" or the general consensus of the best films. But im open for whatever film, as long as its a good film.

Well, these are some pretty popular ones (with some recommendations of mine); I listed directors for films that are a good introduction to their work:

8 1/2
12 Angry Men
The 400 Blows
Anatomy of a Murder
Belle de jour
Blow Out
Charade
Days of Heaven (Malick)
Dazed and Confused
Diabolique
The Game
Godzilla
M
The Night of the Hunter
On the Waterfront
Paris, Texas
Repulsion (Polanski)
Revanche
Rififi
Rosemary's Baby (Polanski)
Rushmore (Anderson)
Seconds
Seven Samurai (Kurosawa)
The Seventh Seal (Bergman)
Thief
The Thin Red Line (Malick)
Three Colors Trilogy
Videodrome (Cronenberg)

It was too hard to list only the very very popular ones.
Obviously I left out many other great films but these are some good ones to look at and start with. If anyone else wants to add feel free.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

It's a real treat, I'd really recommend it. I'm looking forward to Arrow's release of Borowczyk's Blanche since I understand it was a big influence on Schalcken director Leslie Megahey's approach (indeed, he's even done an introduction for the Blanche release).

Wow, how did I not know about these, they look like my sort of film

[Polaroid]

Oh - Another film that looks like a painting.

" the weeping meadow " (trilogy) - official trailer - 2004. - YouTube

NEED this on Bluray ASAP (cough cough Criterion!)

Also love to see Turin Horse in the collection, I have it on Bluray though so better than nothing !

The Turin Horse Trailer - YouTube

[Mansinthe]

Is the lubitsch dvd set good?
Liked design for living and to be or not to be alot

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I am by no means a WWII buff, although, as I have expressed before.. I find the German occupation of France and the Resistance efforts to be very fascinating. I did watch the 30 minute short film that is on Army of Shadows about the end of the occupation. (Interesting that it was narrated by Noel Coward) Some of the footage was interesting, but even with that I wasn't compelled to move past 18 minutes or so.

Army of Shadows is still my favorite war film of all time.

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Have you seen The Mill and the Cross?

Nope. In fact, I had never heard of that film until your post. It looks interesting on the Internet Movie Database site.

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I personally recommend the Charles Laughton Directorial boxed set for those taking part in the BN sale.

Very funny! (And also a great recommendation.)

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Army of Shadows is still my favorite war film of all time.

without question, it is my favorite, too. (and my wife's also!)

the short film on the BD (not directed by Melville,) however... I thought I'd like it more.