The Criterion Collection

[Zen_Amako]

I thought Black Moon was an interesting experiment that didn't quite work. It seemed like Malle was trying to make a Bunuel film with mixed results. While I didn't hate it, I would recommend an actual Bunuel or Valerie and Her Week of Wonders over Black Moon if you're in the mood for a dose of the surreal.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Speaking of Louis Malle, I would love to see Criterion release Atlantic City. A great performance by Burt Lancaster, as well as a young Susan Sarandon, who washes her breasts with lemons. Rrrrrrrr!

It's just too bad the restoration has been heavily tealed, almost on par with Thief. Otherwise, it looks splendid. I had to re-color time the French disc to get the correct colors back and now it looks pretty decent.

[Scottie]

I don't know if I dislike Black Moon or Zazie dans le Métro more.

I'm pretty sure it's the former. However, I did find the latter to test my patience and nerves from the very first frame.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by oildude

Ah, Black Moon.....

I have high regard for it...I think Black Moon is ahead of its time...

Yes sir. Thank you for the mutual agreement on that!

Seeing these stills from the film again, its inspiring me to want to watch this film again.

I frankly find this film to be a meditation in some ways, which is truly lovely.

It's almost like Louis Malle extracted someone's dream (or nightmare) and made a film out of it.

I love this film. There, I said it. I love it!

[scottpcusa]

Originally Posted by hockeyshark91

Just came across Black Moon, a movie I never knew existed before this morning. It looks weirdly wonderful and I can't wait to own it. Can anyone comment on it?

Originally Posted by iScottie

Comment: For some reason I watched the film twice and I managed to hate it even more on the second watch, something I didn't think possible. I truly think it's a terrible film.

Then again, watching an old lady breastfeed a unicorn isn't my idea of a good time.

I watched Black Moon on the Hulu channel and immediately ordered it as the credits rolled at the end. I was mesmerized by it and watched it again the day it arrived. But yeah...not a first date kind of film.

[ThatOneGuy]

Originally Posted by scottpcusa

I watched Black Moon on the Hulu channel and immediately ordered it as the credits rolled at the end. I was mesmerized by it and watched it again the day it arrived. But yeah...not a first date kind of film.

To be honest, it sounds like a "test of how strong of a relationship you have" type movie. You watch it with the person you are dating to see if they run away from you or sits there eating popcorn with you.

[castor]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Comment: For some reason I watched the film twice and I managed to hate it even more on the second watch, something I didn't think possible. I truly think it's a terrible film.

Then again, watching an old lady breastfeed a unicorn isn't my idea of a good time.

This doesn't happen in Black Moon. What were you on when you saw this?
I like Black Moon. I think it's a better 'surreal' type film than Holy Mountain, for instance.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by castor

This doesn't happen in Black Moon. What were you on when you saw this?
I like Black Moon. I think it's a better 'surreal' type film than Holy Mountain, for instance.

Whoops. My bad.

What I meant to say was a girl breastfeed an old lady and a unicorn.

[Ray Jackson]

I think Inside Llewyn Davis might have the best special features package of any Criterion I've seen.

...it has a full live concert for god's sake.

[jw007]

I'd rather watch Black Moon over Inside Llewyn Davis any day.

In fact, I think I'm going to change my avatar now to Black Moon, after 2-3 years of not changing it.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'd rather watch Black Moon over Inside Llewyn Davis any day.

In fact, I think I'm going to change my avatar now to Black Moon, after 2-3 years of not changing it.

[Show spoiler]

[jw007]

It has been accomplished.

I am now a bird with a black moon for an eye, and blood on my lips, hungry for unicorns.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by jw007

It has been accomplished.

I am now a bird with a black moon for an eye, and blood on my lips, hungry for unicorns.

It looks so wrong, you are not JW!

[hockeyshark91]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Whoops. My bad.

What I meant to say was a girl breastfeed an old lady and a unicorn.

That doesn't make it any less disturbing.
But I'm still intrigued by what little I've seen on YouTube and by all the comments made here, both pro and con. But I'll definitely watch it somewhere first before deciding if I'll add it to my collection.

[ravenus]

Black Moon was interesting in parts (and looked terrific) but I felt it was lacking in a certain energy / vitality that Valerie and Her Week... had. I remember feeling bored while watching it.

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by jw007

It has been accomplished.

I am now a bird with a black moon for an eye, and blood on my lips, hungry for unicorns.

I love it!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by hockeyshark91

That doesn't make it any less disturbing.
But I'm still intrigued by what little I've seen on YouTube and by all the comments made here, both pro and con. But I'll definitely watch it somewhere first before deciding if I'll add it to my collection.

I'm pretty sure it's available on FilmStruck. That should help.

[Abdrewes]

I'm not sure if it has been linked, but David Ehrlich compiled a top 10 Criterion list for 2016.

http://www.indiewire.com/2016/12/10-...16-1201763470/

[painiac]

the more i read about the Dekalog the more i want it. we'll see how i feel come the next B&N sale.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by painiac

the more i read about the Dekalog the more i want it. we'll see how i feel come the next B&N sale.

It's a national treasure.