The Criterion Collection

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by Snicket

I expect the second pressing of Fox will be in a standard case, I expect that with the other dual format releases as well. Except if they came with a book.

That would be cool.. if not, it's not the biggest deal, I still figure I'll get it eventually.

[mrjohnnyb]

I'm surprised, with all of the Lynch fans on this blog, that there is no pandemonium regarding the possibility of Lost Highway!

[anthonyls]

Originally Posted by BluMonday

Just a FYI, (supposedly) Wes Anderson has it in his contract to have his films appear in the Criterion Collection. Just mentioning it for those who are disappointed in buying his original releases and feeling cheated/slighted when CC announces their version -or- for those wondering why his movies keep showing up every year over other films/directors.

What do you mean? This ain't so big...
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[anthonyls]

No bigger than their other standard BD releases...

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by anthonyls

What do you mean? This ain't so big...

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I was referring to this version.



it's the same size as the Red River release. Is that non-dual format version in the picture?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Cat III

Some have suggested it may be Barbarella instead. On that same wavelength, what about Cherry 2000? It doesn't look like the character but do we need another Barbarella Blu-ray?

It definitely wouldn't be Cherry 2000 Director Steve De Jarnatt has tweeted (or facebooked or something to that effect) that Kino Lorber Studio Classics will be releasing both that and Miracle Mile. (Nothing official from Kino yet, though.)

Originally Posted by filmmusic

The thing is, could it be Barbarella? is it Criterion material? I thought it was considered a "bad" film..
Same for Cherry 2000.

Criterion material is whatever Criterion decides is Criterion material. After all, they've done Armageddon, Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula, and various other films that some people might consider "bad".

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by belcherman

It was an arty trashy camp film, with a young and frequently nude Jane Fonda. What's not to like?

Jane Fonda, if you're one of those folks (not me) would still have her on their shït list for her "Hanoi Jane" days. Talk about holding a grudge.

[anthonyls]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

I was referring to this version.



it's the same size as the Red River release. Is that non-dual format version in the picture?

BD only, I sold off the DVDs, trimmed the art work and booklet to fit in a normal Criterion BD case. I think it looks nice. I agree with you, the bulky packing is/was annoying. So I took matters into my own hands.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

I'm surprised, with all of the Lynch fans on this blog, that there is no pandemonium regarding the possibility of Lost Highway!

I would think Lynch fans would already have it on blu?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I thought about Far from the Maddening Crowd also but figured it would have been a WB title but IMO it would be one I could see them loaning out since Criterion could sell the title far better than they could. I still can't believe we don't have titles like Death in Venice and Blow Up not out on BLU. WB holding onto them unreleased doesn't help them at all. Those are titles that would be far more beneficial to license out for all involved.

From your lips to Warner's ear. Rationality doesn't seem to be their thing. They're just very protective of their toys.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Akijama

The rose is clearly a clue for Lilies of the Field. Yes, sir. You heard it here first.

Btw, why waste a clue on Wes Anderson film? We already knew it's coming. And WB would never license Gun Crazy.

I would be ecstatic for Lilies Of The Field, though I hardly expect something like that lol. It is a wonderful film and one I saw many times with my grandmother during childhood.

[dumb_dutchman]

Originally Posted by jayembee

From your lips to Warner's ear. Rationality doesn't seem to be their thing. They're just very protective of their toys.

So you are saying I shouldn't hold my breath on seeing the Special "Jesus Orgy & Thigh Bone Humping" Edition of the The Devils on Blu anytime soon?

[filmmusic]

This is a Criterion-like cover for Beauty and the Beast by RebelPrince1986 posted at custom covers thread.
How happy I would be if it was that film in its original form!
It's my favourite animation film of all time.

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[d6a4s5]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

And I still haven't picked up Fantastic Mr. Fox. I want it, but the case is so big, it just irks me. I know that's a terrible reason not to buy it, but everytime I pick it up I just say, "why so big?" I guess it's the booklet, but still...

I get that it's your own preference and so on, but this type of complaint always bugs me. For one...overall, it's not that big of a case. Its height is on par with many other Criterion releases (Godzilla, Repo Man, Seven Samurai, Dazed And Confused...), its width is basically the same as standard Blu-Ray cases, and its depth is about the same as that of the 'Seven Samurai' case.

It's not like some other cases that are too tall to fit on certain shelves, like the Apocalypse Now "Full Disclosure Edition" or third Narnia film Blu-Rays! THOSE are truly annoying!

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by dumb_dutchman

So you are saying I shouldn't hold my breath on seeing the Special "Jesus Orgy & Thigh Bone Humping" Edition of the The Devils on Blu anytime soon?

I think these days almost anything is possible with WB. They have even let Shout Factory release a few of their TV shows like animated Beetlejuice and Welcome Back Kotter. I think WB knows they could make a lot more money off certain titles thru another distributor. Their deal for Badlands was probably a good one and now we have The New World coming (WB/NewLine)

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by d6a4s5

I get that it's your own preference and so on, but this type of complaint always bugs me. For one...overall, it's not that big of a case. Its height is on par with many other Criterion releases (Godzilla, Repo Man, Seven Samurai, Dazed And Confused...), its width is basically the same as standard Blu-Ray cases, and its depth is about the same as that of the 'Seven Samurai' case.

It's not like some other cases that are too tall to fit on certain shelves, like the Apocalypse Now "Full Disclosure Edition" or third Narnia film Blu-Rays! THOSE are truly annoying!

Yeah, I know, it's nit picky... nad I'm really not always like this, but for some reason it bugs me. Funny thing is, it doesn't bug me for Godzilla. Guess I'm a hypocrite of sorts. But I'm right there with you on the ones that are taller than other BDs, or don't fit on the shelve.. that is annoying!!!

[jw007]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Thansk for the review. It's funny, I knew Laura Dern was in the movie, but forgot Reece was in it... Hoping I Can see it here soon before it leaves. These types of movies tend to leave quick, you know, non-Michael bay. Ha!

True, but I think people are coming out to see this film. It might last more than a week or two at the theater. I think its already been out for a few weeks actually. Hope you get a chance to see it.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by belcherman

This a Rorschach test -- some see fire, some see bloody snow.

I see an avalanche of some sort.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by jw007

True, but I think people are coming out to see this film. It might last more than a week or two at the theater. I think its already been out for a few weeks actually. Hope you get a chance to see it.

Thanks... going to have a few nights to myself next week so I'm going to try to catch it if I miss it over the weekend.

[klauswhereareyou]

If it is Malick's The New World, I wonder which cut we're getting?