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GenPion · 05-14-2015, 09:52 PM

So are we getting announcements today?

MifuneFan · 05-14-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GenPion

So are we getting announcements today?

Tomorrow (hopefully)

Polaroid · 05-14-2015, 09:54 PM

Im sorry but are you guys joking about Jellyfish Eyes? It looks atrocious....

jmclick · 05-14-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

I was just reading the booklet of The Phantom Carriage, and noticed Victor Sjostrom is the director of The Wind (1928), i had always heard that film is a masterpiece, but never connected it with the director, anybody know if there is any change of it receive a Criterion release? (seems the only release available in DVD is from Spain) they desperately need more silent films in my opinion.

The Wind is an absolutely phenomenal film, and Lilian Gish gives a tour-de-force performance in it. Apparently, it was not an easy film to make. Here's a link to the introduction Miss Gish recorded for the film's VHS and LaserDisc release:

I see that the film itself is available on YouTube ...? It deserves the Criterion treatment, but as jayembee sagely pointed out, that doesn't seem likely. You really should see it ... The Wind and King Vidor's The Crowd are often said to be the apex of American silent film and both remain so beautiful and moving that I have never been able to refute the point.

MifuneFan · 05-14-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Im sorry but are you guys joking about Jellyfish Eyes? It looks atrocious....

It looks odd for sure, though I am definitely interested in checking it out. I wouldn't think Criterion would release it, but as I posted on the previous page, there is some evidence to suggest it's happening.

aes3728 · 05-14-2015, 10:06 PM

Dressed to Kill
Jellyfish Eyes
Harold Lloyd Talkie Box
Two Days, One Night
Ikiru Blu
Z Blu

Polaroid · 05-14-2015, 10:40 PM

I think id lose a lot of respect for Criterion if they released Jellyfish eyes.. I mean come on....

Such a waste of time and funding - there are much better project out there - I know this is coming across as rude and disrespectful but I'm sorry... this has to be a joke right?

CriterionBlues · 05-14-2015, 10:49 PM

Jellyfish Eyes is a confusing release, and I could see a backlash like Tiny Furniture, but that phantom page is pretty convincing. It could be announced tomorrow.

willieconway · 05-14-2015, 10:52 PM

My humble wish list:
Cronenberg’s Crash and Dead Ringers

I bought the German Lynch set. It’s good enough for me so I removed Mulholland Drive from my list.

JJJ225 · 05-14-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

Jellyfish Eyes is a confusing release, and I could see a backlash like Tiny Furniture, but that phantom page is pretty convincing. It could be announced tomorrow.

So...has anyone actually seen Jellyfish Eyes?

"Backlash" against Criterion for releasing a film you don't like - let alone one you haven't seen - is indefensibly absurd.

dwk · 05-14-2015, 11:00 PM

Jellyfish Eyes is certainly coming from Criterion. There are too many signs pointing to them releasing it.

I haven't seen the film, so I can't speak to its quality, but the film's director, Takashi Murakami, is a big deal in the art world. So it may be a case of wanting to work with the director, regardless of the quality of the film.

Polaroid · 05-14-2015, 11:42 PM

Well I've made my opinions on this release clear..... not gong to waste any more time on it...

Oh well.. here's hoping we get some decent films announced..

Hell, they'd be better off releasing Digimon, at least that has originality on its side...

Also, never understood the hate for Tiny Furniture, I think its a great little film.

WonderWeasel · 05-15-2015, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Well I've made my opinions on this release clear..... not gong to waste any more time on it...

Oh well.. here's hoping we get some decent films announced..

Hell, they'd be better off releasing Digimon, at least that has originality on its side...

Also, never understood the hate for Tiny Furniture, I think its a great little film.

I watched the trailer, and my first thought was, "Is this a CGI/live action Pokémon or Digimon film?" It does look ridiculous, but it also looks like something I would have watched in college while "experimenting" with certain fungi.

Martin_31 · 05-15-2015, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jmclick

The Wind is an absolutely phenomenal film, and Lilian Gish gives a tour-de-force performance in it. Apparently, it was not an easy film to make. Here's a link to the introduction Miss Gish recorded for the film's VHS and LaserDisc release:

'The Wind' (1928, d. Victor SjÃ¶strÃ¶m) - Introduction by Lillian Gish - YouTube

I see that the film itself is available on YouTube ...? It deserves the Criterion treatment, but as jayembee sagely pointed out, that doesn't seem likely. You really should see it ... The Wind and King Vidor's The Crowd are often said to be the apex of American silent film and both remain so beautiful and moving that I have never been able to refute the point.

It would be freaking awesome if Criterion released King Vidor's The Crowd.

JMDiaz718 · 05-15-2015, 01:02 AM

The Brood!!!!

willtopower · 05-15-2015, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Well I've made my opinions on this release clear..... not gong to waste any more time on it...

Oh well.. here's hoping we get some decent films announced..

Hell, they'd be better off releasing Digimon, at least that has originality on its side...

Also, never understood the hate for Tiny Furniture, I think its a great little film.

Criterion Digimon. Damn, that's the dream. Or better yet, Pokemon: The First Movie

hoytereden · 05-15-2015, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

Also, never understood the hate for Tiny Furniture, I think its a great little film.

I watched it and Frances Ha recently and enjoyed both.

belcherman · 05-15-2015, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

I think id lose a lot of respect for Criterion if they released Jellyfish eyes.. I mean come on....

Such a waste of time and funding - there are much better project out there - I know this is coming across as rude and disrespectful but I'm sorry... this has to be a joke right?

Curiosity got the better of me and I checked out the trailer for Jellyfish Eyes. While not my cup of tea, I do see it as a unique cinematic vision, and certainly no less deserving of Criterion love than, say, any random Wes Anderson recycling.

CinemaBlu · 05-15-2015, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

I watched it and Frances Ha recently and enjoyed both.

IMO, Frances Ha is way better than Tiny Furniture.

Scottie · 05-15-2015, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

IMO, Frances Ha is way better than Tiny Furniture.

Yeah, aside from both being indie films concerning a post-graduate-like crisis, they couldn't be any different.

Lena Dunham...

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05-14-2015, 09:52 PM	#125441
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	So are we getting announcements today?

05-14-2015, 09:54 PM	#125443
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Im sorry but are you guys joking about Jellyfish Eyes? It looks atrocious....

05-14-2015, 10:06 PM	#125446
aes3728 Active Member Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:166	Dressed to Kill Jellyfish Eyes Harold Lloyd Talkie Box Two Days, One Night Ikiru Blu Z Blu

05-14-2015, 10:40 PM	#125447
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	I think id lose a lot of respect for Criterion if they released Jellyfish eyes.. I mean come on.... Such a waste of time and funding - there are much better project out there - I know this is coming across as rude and disrespectful but I'm sorry... this has to be a joke right?

05-14-2015, 10:49 PM	#125448
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	Jellyfish Eyes is a confusing release, and I could see a backlash like Tiny Furniture, but that phantom page is pretty convincing. It could be announced tomorrow.

05-14-2015, 10:52 PM	#125449
willieconway Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	My humble wish list: Cronenberg’s Crash and Dead Ringers I bought the German Lynch set. It’s good enough for me so I removed Mulholland Drive from my list.

05-14-2015, 11:00 PM	#125451
dwk Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010	Jellyfish Eyes is certainly coming from Criterion. There are too many signs pointing to them releasing it. I haven't seen the film, so I can't speak to its quality, but the film's director, Takashi Murakami, is a big deal in the art world. So it may be a case of wanting to work with the director, regardless of the quality of the film.

05-14-2015, 11:42 PM	#125452
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Well I've made my opinions on this release clear..... not gong to waste any more time on it... Oh well.. here's hoping we get some decent films announced.. Hell, they'd be better off releasing Digimon, at least that has originality on its side... Also, never understood the hate for Tiny Furniture, I think its a great little film.

05-15-2015, 01:02 AM	#125455
JMDiaz718 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DC Metro Area Blu-ray reviews: 1	The Brood!!!!

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