The Criterion Collection

[mande2013]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

This is what a typical Criterion month should look like in my opinion, though it's probably too old-school art-house for most fans.

Well the "old-school art-house" ethos, which largely takes its cue from high modernism, I think is often perceived as 'Romantically' naive in a postmodern world. I'm not taking a position on the issue but am just making an observation. Either way, this seems to be a very thorny issue, which could get ugly if we delve too deeply into a discussion of it here, since many will be like, "huh, what are you talking about, Bergman still gets plenty of love, blah blah blah." Unearthing canards will always lead to conflict.

[grape_jelly]

Originally Posted by mande2013

Maybe I've misinterpreted the discussion, but Godard did not hate Bergman at all. The contempt was only in one direction with Bergman hating Godard, but the latter deeply admired the former.

I've read/heard from numerous sources that Bergman's Summer With Monika is what taught Godard how to film a woman. It shows, honestly.

[ijustblumyself]

Originally Posted by mande2013

Maybe I've misinterpreted the discussion, but Godard did not hate Bergman at all. The contempt was only in one direction with Bergman hating Godard, but the latter deeply admired the former.

Looking at the differences in the two directors films I can see why Bergman didn't like Godard (I'm personally a massive fan of both, but greatly prefer Bergman).

Bergman was all about actors, performances and emotions whilst Godard was very playful and intentionally stylistic with his films.

[mande2013]

Anyhow, it seems February, June, and October are often the most interesting release months for Criterion. Maybe it has something to do with Air signs.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Lutz

Check out INTERSTELLAR: Nolan has taken a lot from the landscapes and soundtrack of Koyaanisquatsi and re done them using the IMAX format. I thought it was effective.

I disagree - there are a few tiny moments simulate the music by Philip Glass.

However, I feel Bach has had a bigger influence on Zimmers score more than Glass, I mean check out Bachs organ work, its incredible. Theres like the smallest amount that sounds like Glass's work, I don't get why people are forgetting Bachs organ work.

Im a HUGE fan of Glass and have got all his works so maybe that's why I can't see much influence as I'm very critical :P when I heard the score it screamed Bach. Actually some parts reminded me of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells lol.
>.>

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by BobbyMcGee

I highly recommend "Of Human Bondage" by W. Somerset Maugham. It is a book I wish I would have read much earlier in my life.

I haven't seen the film but I recently read A Farewell to Arms (Ernest Hemingway) and would recommend that; also anything by Hardy or Conrad - maybe here the most relevant one being Tess.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by mande2013

Maybe I've misinterpreted the discussion, but Godard did not hate Bergman at all. The contempt was only in one direction with Bergman hating Godard, but the latter deeply admired the former.

I don't think anyone has said that Godard disliked Bergman, Godard's (wildly over-stated) grumpiness was brought up when I mentioned that Bergman called Godard a "bore".

I actually met Godard a few years ago, and he was surprisingly affable.

[adamhopelies]

I would recommend the novel The Moviegoer to film lovers eager to read more. Malick was rumoured to have been interested in adapting it during his years in the wilderness.

I'd also recommend Journey To The End Of The Night by Céline. Pierrot Le Fou came in to being after Godard and Belmondo expressed an interest in adapting it.

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

http://www.playbuzz.com/willsr10/whi...rector-are-you.

Something fun.

I'm Jean-Luc Godard

I got Kubrick. Not sure why, but I won't argue. haha

[GentleGiant]

Originally Posted by hustlermane

Maybe I'm in the minority but the Fellini Satyricon announcement is the most exciting one for me in many months. One of my favourite Fellinis of the 15 or so I've seen, and probably a day 1 honestly. So keen.

Good for you!
All that bizarre surrealistic imagery restored by Criterion in 4K - wow! Fellini fans may rejoyce!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Do any of you folks have some book recommendations for an adamant film fan, such as myself?

I assume that I should read "Crime and Punishment" at some point in my life. However, I am wondering what else someone would recommend. I admire all types of world cinema and I enjoy films dealing with isolation, loneliness, missed connections, adapting to a changing world, issues related to modernization, and the like. Ingmar Bergman is my favorite director (as some of you may know) and I really admire such films as 2001, Belle de Jour, Chungking Express, La Dolce Vita, The Double Life of Veronique, In the Mood for Love, Lost in Translation, Modern Times, Solaris, Vertigo, Y Tu Mamá También, and the list goes on and on and on.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

My all-time favorite novel is the long unabridged version of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. This 1,000+ page novel is actually an easier read than the shortened version that you'll find in most school libraries, since everything flows well when conveyed in its entirety. The unabridged book includes references to vampire lore, lesbianism, recreational drug use, and such, while fleshing out a great prison escape/revenge tale.

If you're looking for something more current, then anything by Cormac McCarthy is highly recommended.

I'm planning to include the new Ron Rash shirt story collection on my Christmas list. Rash is a brilliant western Carolina writer, and one of his novels, Serena, has been made into a movie starring the always lovely Jennifer Lawrence.

I'm also putting the book, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, on my list, since I had so much fun revisiting all of those movies last month. I'd love for Criterion to release the first two films, but that will never happen.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Do any of you folks have some book recommendations for an adamant film fan, such as myself?

I assume that I should read "Crime and Punishment" at some point in my life. However, I am wondering what else someone would recommend. I admire all types of world cinema and I enjoy films dealing with isolation, loneliness, missed connections, adapting to a changing world, issues related to modernization, and the like. Ingmar Bergman is my favorite director (as some of you may know) and I really admire such films as 2001, Belle de Jour, Chungking Express, La Dolce Vita, The Double Life of Veronique, In the Mood for Love, Lost in Translation, Modern Times, Solaris, Vertigo, Y Tu Mamá También, and the list goes on and on and on.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

My Goodreads profile is in my signature. I read too much to narrow anything down, and go through phases of likes and dislikes and constantly reevaluate novels.

[Herry Dunston]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

http://www.playbuzz.com/willsr10/whi...rector-are-you.

Something fun.

*plays quiz*

I'm Ed Wood.

He he he he he he. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

How discouraging.

[StonesEGF]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Do any of you folks have some book recommendations for an adamant film fan, such as myself?

I assume that I should read "Crime and Punishment" at some point in my life. However, I am wondering what else someone would recommend. I admire all types of world cinema and I enjoy films dealing with isolation, loneliness, missed connections, adapting to a changing world, issues related to modernization, and the like. Ingmar Bergman is my favorite director (as some of you may know) and I really admire such films as 2001, Belle de Jour, Chungking Express, La Dolce Vita, The Double Life of Veronique, In the Mood for Love, Lost in Translation, Modern Times, Solaris, Vertigo, Y Tu Mamá También, and the list goes on and on and on.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

I would recommend anything written by Denis Johnson, especially his first novel, Angels, and the short story collection Jesus' Son.

Anything written by Flannery O'Connor is excellent.

Don DeLillo is another of my favorite authors. Start with White Noise.

James Ellroy's novels are very entertaining, and his style is quite unique. His Underworld trilogy, starting with American Tabloid, would be a good place to start.

Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is fantastic, aphoristic, and delightfully quotable.

[The Great Owl]

Lately, I've been rereading a few Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain stories. It's all good.

[grape_jelly]

Half asleep, after my accounting test this morning, I couldn't resist the temptation of the B&N I pass on the way every day to class. Waltzed in at 9:30 am and started digging through the Criterions again.

Scooped up:

8 1/2
Branded to Kill
Eyes Without a Face
and Tokyo Drifter

Eyes Without a Face was a blind buy, just a classic I never got around to. As a horror junkie though, I honestly can't see myself not loving it.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

http://www.playbuzz.com/willsr10/whi...rector-are-you.

Something fun.

I'm Jean-Luc Godard

Apparently I'm Federico Felllini. Didn't see that coming, but answered as honestly as I could. Not too bad I suppose.

[spargs]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I got Alfred Hitchcock.

I wonder if killing off Rosie Perez as soon as possible was the secret.

LOL I killed her off quickly as well, but I got Ed Wood.

[Scottie]

Hi all,

Thank you so much for the recommendations. It is greatly appreciated!

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

*plays quiz*

I'm Ed Wood.

He he he he he he. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

How discouraging.

That's okay. I'm Jean-Luc Godard (and for the record, I also killed off Rosie Perez instantly). But I wanted to be Otto Preminger or Ernst Lubitsch.