The Criterion Collection

[812crew]

Originally Posted by regeyer

I have not watched any of the extras, but I'll have to check that out. Thanks.

Not just a stunt double for that character. In the famous wide shot where the protagonist sees someone close the window in the abandoned wing of the house, it’s a puppet of Mrs. Danvers who stutteringly closes the window.

[The Sovereign]

Originally Posted by 812crew

Not just a stunt double for that character. In the famous wide shot where the protagonist sees someone close the window in the abandoned wing of the house, it’s a puppet of Mrs. Danvers who stutteringly closes the window.

That’s interesting. I’ll have look for it next time I watch. Such a great movie.

[natureboy]

Originally Posted by NeoNical

Michel Piccoli has just died at age 1994.

Wow he was old.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by natureboy

Wow he was old.

Didn't look a day over 1988.

[dbhl3000]

Why is Criterion so enamored of Volker Schlongdorff? His movie Baal is the worst film I have ever seen. I disinfected my TV after watching it (this is before coronavirus). Katharina Blum no doubt is a lot better but still, how about releasing other films by directors not named Schlongdorff.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by dbhl3000

Why is Criterion so enamored of Volker Schlongdorff?

There's no "g" in his name. Unless you're deliberately spelling it that way for the naughtiness factor.

His movie Baal is the worst film I have ever seen. I disinfected my TV after watching it (this is before coronavirus).

I haven't seen that particular film, so I can't comment on it. But a lot of people seem to think highly of it, so maybe it's you. That's not a snark. There are a number of highly-praised films I don't like, either. Everyone has an opinion, and they aren't all going to be the same.

And just because you happen to hate this one movie of his -- I might be wrong on this point, but it seems like this is the only film of his you've seen -- doesn't mean that you won't like any of the other 30+ movies he's made. The Lost Honor of Katarina Blum is a terrific film, as are, at least, these others: The Tin Drum, Death of a Salesman, A Gathering of Old Men, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Ogre.

Katharina Blum no doubt is a lot better but still, how about releasing other films by directors not named Schlongdorff.

With the August announcements, Criterion's DVD/BD spine numbers are up to 1041. Of those 1041 releases, only 5 have been films by Schlöndorff. So I really don't think it's reasonable to argue that they're passing on other worthy films in a concerted effort to force Schlöndorff's movies on us.

[Egbert Souse]

Originally Posted by dbhl3000

Why is Criterion so enamored of Volker Schlongdorff? His movie Baal is the worst film I have ever seen. I disinfected my TV after watching it (this is before coronavirus). Katharina Blum no doubt is a lot better but still, how about releasing other films by directors not named Schlongdorff.

Classy.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by natureboy

Wow he was old.

Piccoli was a revelation in some of those old zoetrope animations.

[captveg]

(The following were stated by GetHarryPalmer to be back with Criterion from SC in the Kino thread)

Originally Posted by GetHarryPalmer

The Blood of a Poet
Le Cercle Rouge
Le Corbeau
Coup De Torchon
The Crime of Monsieur Lange
Diary of a Country Priest
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
The Fallen Idol
Forbidden Games
The Four Musketeers
Gervais
Le Jour Se Lève
Nights of Cabiria
The Phantom of Liberty
Peeping Tom
Pierrot Le Fou
The Servant
The Small Black Room
The Tales of Hoffman
The Testament of Orpheus
That Obscure Object of Desire
The Three Musketeers
The Trial
Le Trou
The White Sheik

And of course the already released Army of Shadows

Very interesting. No surprise about the Cocteau titles - really hope they get to those sooner rather than later. The Fellinis will obviously be in the box set, then maybe upgraded individually later like some of the Bergmans were.

Gotta say, kinda bummed Last Holiday (1950) isn't on the list. Maybe Film Movement or Shout Factory will release it.

[SonnybytheSea]

Originally Posted by captveg

Very interesting. No surprise about the Cocteau titles - really hope they get to those sooner rather than later. The Fellinis will obviously be in the box set, then maybe upgraded individually later like some of the Bergmans were.

Gotta say, kinda bummed Last Holiday (1950) isn't on the list. Maybe Film Movement or Shout Factory will release it.

It doesn't mean that CC does or doesn't have Last Holiday (1950), GetHarryPalmer was just letting us know of the 20 titles CC has been holding onto for a while that still haven't been announced for any type of release. dwk also mentioned in the same thread that CC has Demy's A Slightly Pregnant Man (1973) but haven't done anything with it yet!

[nitin]

Originally Posted by jayembee

There's no "g" in his name. Unless you're deliberately spelling it that way for the naughtiness factor.



I haven't seen that particular film, so I can't comment on it. But a lot of people seem to think highly of it, so maybe it's you. That's not a snark. There are a number of highly-praised films I don't like, either. Everyone has an opinion, and they aren't all going to be the same.

And just because you happen to hate this one movie of his -- I might be wrong on this point, but it seems like this is the only film of his you've seen -- doesn't mean that you won't like any of the other 30+ movies he's made. The Lost Honor of Katarina Blum is a terrific film, as are, at least, these others: The Tin Drum, Death of a Salesman, A Gathering of Old Men, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Ogre.



With the August announcements, Criterion's DVD/BD spine numbers are up to 1041. Of those 1041 releases, only 5 have been films by Schlöndorff. So I really don't think it's reasonable to argue that they're passing on other worthy films in a concerted effort to force Schlöndorff's movies on us.

Young Torless and Coup De Grace are also excellent.

[Tin Drum]

Originally Posted by NeoNical

Just announced a few hours ago that Michel Piccoli (Belle de Jour, Contempt, La Grande Bouffe, Topaz, Young Girls of Rochefort, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Diary of a Chambermaid, Atlantic City, etc.) has just died at age 1994.

Rest in Peace Michel Piccoli (Dec 27, 1925, May 12, 2020)

Btw I don't know if this is old news but I just learned right now

This is such sad news, however, Michel Piccoli lived what seems like a very fruitful life. He's probably top two or three favorite actors for me. It's such a shame that a lot of his films are so hard to find/non-existent on disc let alone in any other format.

The great thing to note here is that although he's no longer with us - we still have the opportunity to reflect on him and his work through the medium he lived and loved until we also leave this world.

[joy-division]

Do you think the Bruce Lee box set will come out on time & if so, how much price do you think it will drop to on amazon before release date?

[dwk]

Originally Posted by SonnybytheSea

It doesn't mean that CC does or doesn't have Last Holiday (1950), GetHarryPalmer was just letting us know of the 20 titles CC has been holding onto for a while that still haven't been announced for any type of release. dwk also mentioned in the same thread that CC has Demy's A Slightly Pregnant Man (1973) but haven't done anything with it yet!

Criterion has had the Demy title forever, they were streaming it on Hulu way back when they were on Hulu. I assume that they picked it up from Cine-Tamaris, Varda's company, when they licensed the other Demy titles, so I have no idea why they didn't stick it in the Demy boxset.

[Cremildo]

Originally Posted by dbhl3000

Why is Criterion so enamored of Volker Schlongdorff?

Because he's one of the most important and acclaimed German directors of his time? Clearly you just blind-bought Baal, hated it for whatever reason, and never bothered to learn about the man and his filmography.

Edit: I say this as someone who didn't like The Tin Drum - though that won't preclude me from seeking other, interesting films of his.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Because he's one of the most important and acclaimed German directors of his time? Clearly you just blind-bought Baal, hated it for whatever reason, and never bothered to learn about the man and his filmography.

Some people believe that their opinions are so important that if they don’t like something then no one else can like it!

[Xtempo]

I caved in and decided to order Pigs, Pimps & Prostitutes: 3 Films by Shohei Imamura. I wasn't going to buy anymore after Empire of Passion and Silent Naruse. that will be it for now I have save money not spend it but I love Criterion so

[BenOswald]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Some people believe that their opinions are so important that if they don’t like something then no one else can like it!

Tiny Furniture & Lena Dunham really seem to instigate this kind of behavior.

[mmarczi]

Originally Posted by nitin

Young Torless and Coup De Grace are also excellent.

As is Margarethe von Trotta's work, for that matter. Frankly, Criterion needs to start releasing some of her films. She began working solo because she was tired of her partner getting all the credit.

That said, I also thought Baal sucked, but perhaps I wasn't ready for it at the time that I watched it.

[SonnybytheSea]

Originally Posted by dwk

Criterion has had the Demy title forever, they were streaming it on Hulu way back when they were on Hulu. I assume that they picked it up from Cine-Tamaris, Varda's company, when they licensed the other Demy titles, so I have no idea why they didn't stick it in the Demy boxset.

Who knows what goes through Criterions decision making ! How was the picture quality on the streaming release?

My only guess is that CC believes they could make more off a solo release of the film sometime in the future, then just having it part of the Demy boxset, now that the Varda set has been announced, we might hear something later this year or next but it's just wishful thinking.....