The Criterion Collection

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by joie

I'm buying "Burroughs." I've been getting some Beat reading kicks lately by reading Jack Kerouac. I've advanced to "Visions of Cody," which is full of the spontaneous bop prosody that his writing was praised for. I read "Big Sur," "On the Road" and "Dharma Bums" before beginning "Visions." Burroughs turns up as "Old Bull," living near New Orleans, in "On the Road." He hasn't shown up yet in "Visions," unless it's been with another name.

I used to be a massive fan of Kerouac and the whole beatnik writing scene back in my college days.

Check out Desolation Angels when you get the chance.

...it's pure, raw, unfiltered Kerouac.

Might be his masterpiece.

The film, Big Sur, is actually pretty good imo.

Mostly bad reviews, but I thought it was far better than the piece of crap they made out of On The Road.

...it's on Netflix.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I wish you wouldn't have mentioned the cat.

I hate that scene.

I hate the Coen Brothers for shooting it.

Those heartless, nihilistic bastards.

Joel Coen has the blackest eyes.

...the devil's eyes.

Ray Jackson:

You are the funniest guy I've never met yet.

Do you practice professional comedy by any chance?

I'd read your blog (if you keep one).

Thanks for another laugh. You make my day, sir.

- The Duke

[I KEEL YOU]

Originally Posted by Namuhana

All I want is The Virgin Spring. Is that too much to ask?

I hope they release the greatest Bergman of them all, a masterful portrait of one man's descent into the abyss that is doubt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kno3xDw27bY

[tisdivine]

Hey fellow Criterion Crazies lol Hope you all had a happy holiday!

Mine was great except for Carrie Fisher's passing. This hardcore Star Wars nerd was super sad a few days ago. All the good ones are leaving us it seems. Strong women can't catch a break this year lol

Anyway this is Criterion related because wasnt there rumors that Shampoo is coming? Or am I getting that mixed up with another company. Or for that matter another movie lol

Also why has Postcards From The Edge never been released on blu? Normally I wouldn't assume this to be Criterion material but after Tootsie and Valley of The Dolls it seems anything is possible lol

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

I hope they release the greatest Bergman of them all, a masterful portrait of one man's descent into the abyss that is doubt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kno3xDw27bY

That was amazing, cracked me up! Thanks for sharing the vid.

[Abdrewes]

I watched the Capra doc on the It Happeed One Night bluray last night and boy, It reminded me how much we desperately need Meet John Doe on bluray.

(By the way, the endings to this and many other films are spoiled in the doc so stay away if you haven't seen them yet)

[KyleW]

Just watched Grey Gardens for the first time. Watched it on Film Struck. I think it's a good documentary. I love docs but goddamn was this one hard to watch. The two subjects are gross, annoying, and seem idiotic. Like I found it physically hard to watch just cause of how gross they are. Anyone else feel this way during watching it?


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[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by KyleW

Just watched Grey Gardens for the first time. Watched it on Film Struck. I think it's a good documentary. I love docs but goddamn was this one hard to watch. The two subjects are gross, annoying, and seem idiotic. Like I found it physically hard to watch just cause of how gross they are. Anyone else feel this way during watching it?


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No. It's all in the context of the film. I found them both endearing. Two eccentrics refusing to live according to society's norms. It was sad to see their decline and the state of their living conditions though. It was good to know that Little Edie eventually left that house and lived the rest of her life on her own terms.

[Iamspartacus]

When does the drawing come out? On New Years Day or just somewhere around there?

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

When does the drawing come out? On New Years Day or just somewhere around there?

I believe it came out on New Years Eve last year.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

No. It's all in the context of the film. I found them both endearing. Two eccentrics refusing to live according to society's norms. It was sad to see their decline and the state of their living conditions though. It was good to know that Little Edie eventually left that house and lived the rest of her life on her own terms.

This was just on TCM, or another movie channel, and I TiVo'd the film. Haven't joined FilmStruck yet so took advantage of it being on tv. This will be my first viewing, now worried a little bit... I can't handle shows like Hoarders and others where things get really disgusting. But still interested in this one.

On a related topic, has anyone seen the Documentary Now homage to Grey Gardens

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

No. It's all in the context of the film. I found them both endearing. Two eccentrics refusing to live according to society's norms. It was sad to see their decline and the state of their living conditions though. It was good to know that Little Edie eventually left that house and lived the rest of her life on her own terms.

What's endearing about them? They live in filth and sing horribly throughout the whole film and don't seem to ever know what they are talking about. Refusing to live life to societies norms? They live like squatters I mean that's not something to find endearing to me. It was a well filmed documentary I just can't believe people actually think what those two people were doing was brave or anything like that. Just pure laziness I mean hell the mother didn't leave her bed half the time and would literally cook while in bed. Just really disgusting to watch.


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[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by KyleW

What's endearing about them? They live in filth and sing horribly throughout the whole film and don't seem to ever know what they are talking about. Refusing to live life to societies norms? They live like squatters I mean that's not something to find endearing to me. It was a well filmed documentary I just can't believe people actually think what those two people were doing was brave or anything like that. Just pure laziness I mean hell the mother didn't leave her bed half the time and would literally cook while in bed. Just really disgusting to watch.


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Well that's my personal experience with the film and you have yours. I also know people in my life who live in similar situations (hoarders) and I care about them deeply. Their situation is not as extreme though, but I wont place judgement. Maybe that's why I look at it through a different lens.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

Hey fellow Criterion Crazies lol Hope you all had a happy holiday!

Mine was great except for Carrie Fisher's passing. This hardcore Star Wars nerd was super sad a few days ago. All the good ones are leaving us it seems. Strong women can't catch a break this year lol

Carrie Fisher's passing was a gut punch, but then losing Debbie Reynolds a day later was just too much. I really feel for Todd Fisher. I thought I was doing badly after losing one of my sisters and then a year later, my mother. But losing them a day apart. Dear God.

#Worst.Year.Ever.

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

Well that's my personal experience with the film and you have yours. I also know people in my life who live in similar situations (hoarders) and I care about them deeply. Their situation is not as extreme though, but I wont place judgement. Maybe that's why I look at it through a different lens.

Fair enough


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[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I believe it came out on New Years Eve last year.

I wouldn't be surprised if it came out today. They're likely not in the office tomorrow...

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Carrie Fisher's passing was a gut punch, but then losing Debbie Reynolds a day later was just too much. I really feel for Todd Fisher. I thought I was doing badly after losing one of my sisters and then a year later, my mother. But losing them a day apart. Dear God.

#Worst.Year.Ever.

Im really sorry to hear that Jayembee. A year apart is tough. Im 28 and even at this age I dont go a day without at least texting my mom so yeah Im really sorry about that. Ive loved Princess Leia since the first time I saw SW prob when I was around 8. Then as I grew older I loved Carrie the person. Her personality is perfection to me lol So yeah I think Im still a little shocked since it happened so quickly.

Im ashamed to admit I dont know much about Debbie Reynolds except that she was Carries mom and she sings the "Good Morning" song in the OJ commericials and I only found that out yesterday. Im going to have to check out some of her filmography very quickly.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

Im really sorry to hear that Jayembee. A year apart is tough. Im 28 and even at this age I dont go a day without at least texting my mom so yeah Im really sorry about that. Ive loved Princess Leia since the first time I saw SW prob when I was around 8. Then as I grew older I loved Carrie the person. Her personality is perfection to me lol So yeah I think Im still a little shocked since it happened so quickly.

Im ashamed to admit I dont know much about Debbie Reynolds except that she was Carries mom and she sings the "Good Morning" song in the OJ commericials and I only found that out yesterday. Im going to have to check out some of her filmography very quickly.

There are a dozen great reasons to see Singing in the Rain, and Debbie Reynolds is one of the best.

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by belcherman

There are a dozen great reasons to see Singing in the Rain, and Debbie Reynolds is one of the best.

Thats at the top of my list along with Susan Slept Here Divorce American Style, Whats the Matter With Helen? and The Catered Affair.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by belcherman

There are a dozen great reasons to see Singing in the Rain, and Debbie Reynolds is one of the best.

One of the best films ever created.