The Criterion Collection

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by nitin

Do you have the Eureka or Cohen Keaton sets? The General is also a must watch silent. As is Fritz Lang’s Der Mude Tod.

Not yet! I plan on getting the Eureka reissue in the near future.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

An hour is exactly right. Usually I'll let half a year's worth of buys amass on the counter before resigning myself to the thankless and arduous task of categorizing.

I find I have to break up the stack over the course of several nights, sometimes needing alcohol to aid me. I often find myself coming across stuff that I really don't need and could probably jettison, but I do the old "eh, I'll keep it for now and sleep on it."

But alphabetizing is kiddie play next to moving...especially after you've been somewhere several years and there's that much more to pack/transport

Originally Posted by bonehica

Preach it! I've done the move thing as well. Ughhh...

This is something the wife and I have been considering since we're both getting older and recently became grandparents. Everytime I start thinking about all the work and hassle involved in a major move, I just start to

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I leave some extra space -- usually about six titles worth -- on each shelf to accomodate new purchases. In the case of most of the boutique labels, I leave lots of extra space.

I would like to do that, but shelf space is at a premium right now. I could box up all my DVDs, since I really don't watch them, but then I would have a ton of empty space and I like seeing the shelves full. Damned if I do. Damned if I don't.

[Phillip c. Niethe]

The layout of the series inserts and booklets are amazing, as well as the great distinctive clear cases. I really love these releases when they do films that I love.. honestly wish Sony, MGM, Warner, Disney, and the like had put enough thought into company wide Layouts for all releases so they would look especially gorgeous on the shelf. When I buy an older film, I always look to see if a Criterion edition is available first.

[BuraddoRun]

OK, I think I'm done with my B&N Criterion 50% sale this year. This is what I got:

[Show spoiler]

I was mostly on a Samurai kick but I snuck another in there. Thanks for the suggestions!

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by BuraddoRun

OK, I think I'm done with my B&N Criterion 50% sale this year. This is what I got:

[Show spoiler]

I was mostly on a Samurai kick but I snuck another in there. Thanks for the suggestions!

The Samurai Trilogy is very good, enjoyed it as a blind buy. Want to get the Lone Wolf & Cub series too, but that will wait until the next flash sale since there some other titles I want to get during this sale.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by BuraddoRun

OK, I think I'm done with my B&N Criterion 50% sale this year. This is what I got:

[Show spoiler]

I was mostly on a Samurai kick but I snuck another in there. Thanks for the suggestions!

I'm not a big fan of the Samurai films, for some reason. I do like the Japanese ghost stories though so I'll probably get this when I go shopping later this month:



I wish an upgrade of Onibaba was available from them.

[joy-division]

Just seen A Hidden Life & while quintessentially a Malick film, it's a harder watch than his others

Hopefully Criterion will bring out a release in half a year & quicker than they did with The Tree of Life

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by joy-division

Just seen A Hidden Life & while quintessentially a Malick film, it's a harder watch than his others

Hopefully Criterion will bring out a release in half a year & quicker than they did with The Tree of Life

If I told you how badly I want to see that film, it would probably get me into trouble around here.

[drownsoda]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I'm not a big fan of the Samurai films, for some reason. I do like the Japanese ghost stories though so I'll probably get this when I go shopping later this month:



I wish an upgrade of Onibaba was available from them.

Kuroneko is great--gorgeous B&W photography, super atmospheric and weird. I am not a samurai fan either, but I am game for anything ghost-related. I picked it up from Barnes & Noble several years ago as a blind-buy, and loved it.

[joy-division]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

If I told you how badly I want to see that film, it would probably get me into trouble around here.

There was a security guard at the bottlm with night vision glasses making sure that no one was filming it - same with The Lighthouse the day before & I imagine Jojo Rabbit tomorrow

[Hazel Motes]

Voyage of Time (with multiple cuts.)

[FragnitoM]

Originally Posted by joy-division

Just seen A Hidden Life & while quintessentially a Malick film, it's a harder watch than his others

Hopefully Criterion will bring out a release in half a year & quicker than they did with The Tree of Life

Fox searchlight right? We’re definitely getting a standard bluray first

[Vinyl]

For the past month I have managed to have my day off during the week. I do chores and errands, but manage to rewatch some of my favorite movies. So far I have seen:
High and Low
Throne of Blood
The Samurai Trilogy
Hidden Fortress
Rashomon
Amarcord
For All Mankind
La Grande Illusion
The Royal Tenenbaums
Life Aquatic
For All Mankind

Next up, want to check out:
The Bad Sleep Well (haven’t watched in over 10 years)
The Life of Oharu
Speedy
Elevator to the Gallows (over 10 years also, borrowed from my local library)

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by Vinyl

For the past month I have managed to have my day off during the week. I do chores and errands, but manage to rewatch some of my favorite movies. So far I have seen:
High and Low
Throne of Blood
The Samurai Trilogy
Hidden Fortress
Rashomon
Amarcord
For All Mankind
La Grande Illusion
The Royal Tenenbaums
Life Aquatic
For All Mankind

Next up, want to check out:
The Bad Sleep Well (haven’t watched in over 10 years)
The Life of Oharu
Speedy
Elevator to the Gallows (over 10 years also, borrowed from my local library)

The Life of Oharu is an utterly brilliant film.

But also a bit of a downer.

...I self-medicated with large quantities of Jack Daniels and raw morphine after seeing it for the first time.

[Vinyl]

Oh Ray. Your reactions to movies are always very strong. It shows the passion you have.

I understand Oharu is a downer, but I just love Mizoguchi. I shall prepare mentally for my first viewing.

[Vinyl]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I'm not a big fan of the Samurai films, for some reason. I do like the Japanese ghost stories though so I'll probably get this when I go shopping later this month:



I wish an upgrade of Onibaba was available from them.

I also see you have Kwaidan. Was just going to recommend it. How about The Phantom Carriage and Ugetsu for ghost stories?

Onibaba was one of my first Criterion’s. There are a good amount of people who like the film, but it doesn’t get much attention or talk. I actually got carded when I went to buy it. After watching it, I understood why.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Vinyl

Onibaba was one of my first Criterion’s. There are a good amount of people who like the film, but it doesn’t get much attention or talk. I actually got carded when I went to buy it. After watching it, I understood why.

Slightly surprised that never got an upgrade to Blu-ray. I'm even more surprised that the Human Condition trilogy hasn't either.

[Vinyl]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Slightly surprised that never got an upgrade to Blu-ray. I'm even more surprised that the Human Condition trilogy hasn't either.

It got me when they did Naked Island before upgrading Onibaba. It was great they made it, but felt they were sending a signal they weren’t interested in Onibaba. So far, this proves true.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Slightly surprised that never got an upgrade to Blu-ray. I'm even more surprised that the Human Condition trilogy hasn't either.

I was surprised by something regarding The Human Condition yesterday, too - that a brand new copy of the Arrow region B release can be had for under $15 on eBay. There's no review on this site, but the Beaver raved about the release and the PQ. Probably worth picking up for those who have all region players.