The Criterion Collection

[Yami]

The best line-up for me since Criterion started releasing Blu-Ray. Fingers crossed some make their way across to the UK so I don't have to import them all.

My one criticism is not including any of the existing documentaries on Mario Peixoto and Limite. There's enough material out there for a pretty stacked standalone release of that film.

[UncleBuckWild]

Woohoo ho ho ho!

Ghost World √
Good Morning √
Jeanne Dielman √
World Cinema Project, Vol 2 √

Beckeroo, This one's for you...

[Show spoiler]

[Scottie]

I reckon I'll only purchase Ghost World and catch the other five releases on Amazon Instant Video or another streaming service.

By the way, for those users who have Roku, do you have the new Ultra HD version? If so, how is it? I've heard some mixed reviews. Also, how does Roku even work? Do you pay a monthly fee or something to use it? I really want to get FilmStruck but I refuse to commit until I can watch it on a television.

[UncleBuckWild]

Come to think of it ...

I did make a vague prediction on Criterion releasing World Cinema Project, Vol. 2

Historical records dating back to January, 2017 mentions such a possibility.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...stcount=159405

Although, I must say a bit hurt by their decision to exclude Memories of Underdevelopment.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

By the way, for those users who have Roku, do you have the new Ultra HD version? If so, how is it? I've heard some mixed reviews. Also, how does Roku even work? Do you pay a monthly fee or something to use it? I really want to get FilmStruck but I refuse to commit until I can watch it on a television.

Rokus are just streaming players basically. Hook em up to power, plug them in your hdmi and just log on your streaming services.

get an Amazon Firestick if you want Filmstruck today. Filmstruck via Roku won't be available til spring.

And btw, as a perk, these sticks (at least my Roku did) usually come with free extended trials of HBO, Showtime, Netflix and Hulu.

[Scottie]

All World Cinema Project films.

Bold = On Blu-ray

* = Confirmed but not released.

• After the Curfew (1954, Indonesia)
• Al Momia (1969, Egypt)
• Alyam, Alyam (1978, Morocco)
• Black Girl (1966, Senegal)
• Borom Sarret (1963, Senegal)
• The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Taiwan)
• A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Taiwan)
• Downpour (1972, Iran)
• Dry Summer (1964, Turkey)
• The Eloquent Peasant (1969, Egypt)
• The Housemaid (1960, South Korea)
• Insiang (1976, Philippines)
• Kalpana (1948, India)
• Law of the Border (1966, Turkey)
• Limite (1931, Brazil)
• Manila in the Claws of Light (1975, Philippines)*
• Memories of Underdevelopment (1968, Cuba)
• Mysterious Object at Noon (2000, Thailand)
• Raid into Tibet (1966, United Kingdom)
• Redes (1936, Mexico)
• Revenge (1989, Soviet Union)
• A River Called Titas (1973, India)
• Sayat Nova (1969, Armenia)
• Taipei Story (1985, Taiwan)
• Touki Bouki (1973, Senegal)
• Trances (1981, Morocco)
• The Treasure (1973, Sri Lanka)
• Two Girls on the Street (1939, Hungary)

So yeah...there'll be a couple more box sets coming in the future.

[Blu-Velvet]

Looks like another interesting group of films. I'm especially glad for GHOST WORLD and the Ozu (which also includes his silent I WAS BORN, BUT..., presumably in a new HD scan). Another World Cinema set is most welcome, but I was really hoping that AL MOMIA would be in this one. Youssef Chahine's CAIRO STATION is another one well-deserving of the Criterion treatment either alone or in another World Cinema set.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by iScottie

[Show spoiler]All World Cinema Project films.

Bold = On Blu-ray

* = Confirmed but not released.

• After the Curfew (1954, Indonesia)
• Al Momia (1969, Egypt)
• Alyam, Alyam (1978, Morocco)
• Black Girl (1966, Senegal)
• Borom Sarret (1963, Senegal)
• The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Taiwan)
• A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Taiwan)
• Downpour (1972, Iran)
• Dry Summer (1964, Turkey)
• The Eloquent Peasant (1969, Egypt)
• The Housemaid (1960, South Korea)
• Insiang (1976, Philippines)
• Kalpana (1948, India)
• Law of the Border (1966, Turkey)
• Limite (1931, Brazil)
• Manila in the Claws of Light (1975, Philippines)*
• Memories of Underdevelopment (1968, Cuba)
• Mysterious Object at Noon (2000, Thailand)
• Raid into Tibet (1966, United Kingdom)
• Redes (1936, Mexico)
• Revenge (1989, Soviet Union)
• A River Called Titas (1973, India)
• Sayat Nova (1969, Armenia)
• Taipei Story (1985, Taiwan)
• Touki Bouki (1973, Senegal)
• Trances (1981, Morocco)
• The Treasure (1973, Sri Lanka)
• Two Girls on the Street (1939, Hungary)

So yeah...there'll be a couple more box sets coming in the future.

Not now, Scottie, Not now.

Guess I'll gladly wait for Vol. 3, that'll be like what? another 5 years? Phew! Piece of cake.

... Thanks for rubbing it in though!

[ticktock60]

Originally Posted by iScottie

All World Cinema Project films.

Bold = On Blu-ray

* = Confirmed but not released.

• After the Curfew (1954, Indonesia)
• Al Momia (1969, Egypt)
• Alyam, Alyam (1978, Morocco)
• Black Girl (1966, Senegal)
• Borom Sarret (1963, Senegal)
• The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Taiwan)
• A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Taiwan)
• Downpour (1972, Iran)
• Dry Summer (1964, Turkey)
• The Eloquent Peasant (1969, Egypt)
• The Housemaid (1960, South Korea)
• Insiang (1976, Philippines)
• Kalpana (1948, India)
• Law of the Border (1966, Turkey)
• Limite (1931, Brazil)
• Manila in the Claws of Light (1975, Philippines)*
• Memories of Underdevelopment (1968, Cuba)
• Mysterious Object at Noon (2000, Thailand)
• Raid into Tibet (1966, United Kingdom)
• Redes (1936, Mexico)
• Revenge (1989, Soviet Union)
• A River Called Titas (1973, India)
• Sayat Nova (1969, Armenia)
• Taipei Story (1985, Taiwan)
• Touki Bouki (1973, Senegal)
• Trances (1981, Morocco)
• The Treasure (1973, Sri Lanka)
• Two Girls on the Street (1939, Hungary)

So yeah...there'll be a couple more box sets coming in the future.

Also The Color of Pomegranates

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by ticktock60

Also The Color of Pomegranates

It's listed as "Sayat Nova". I should have read further to see the translation.

[malakaheso]

Color of Pomegranates was restored back in 2013/14 I believe, so I wouldn't be surprised if it Criterion eventually release it.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

Color of Pomegranates was restored back in 2013/14 I believe, so I wouldn't be surprised if it Criterion eventually release it.

I can see that film and Manila getting standalone releases.

I imagine the other films will be released in box sets.

[malakaheso]

It would be sacrilege to release The Color of Pomegranates in a boxset, unless it was a Parajanov set!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

It would be sacrilege to release The Color of Pomegranates in a boxset, unless it was a Parajanov set!

True. However, we all thought the same thing for Taipei Story and look how that turned out.

[Al_The_Strange]

Definitely getting the next World Cinema Project box set. Took a chance on the first one so-many years ago, and it was quite an interesting journey. Can't say I was a fan of the whole thing, but it is a nice package deal and a good way to snag some crazy foreign films I've never heard of before.

[malakaheso]

Originally Posted by iScottie

True. However, we all thought the same thing for Taipei Story and look how that turned out.

It's an unfair comparison though. T.C.O.P has a much better reputation in film circles than Taipei Story.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by themp3000

To be frank, one can only presume it'll be between tomorrow (to capitalize on Mildred Pierce, which is already in stock ahead of Feb 21 date) and Feb 28 (to capitalize on Before trilogy, which should be in stock this time next week anyways) for the 24hr in stock flash sale.

Basically check the website and forums every business day (Mon-Fri) at noon or 1pm EST. That's when it tends to go live. That's basically what I do.

Not exactly sure if there is a way to subscribe, but if you already receive the Newsletters you should get an e-mail when the sale starts.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by iScottie

All World Cinema Project films.

Bold = On Blu-ray

* = Confirmed but not released.

• After the Curfew (1954, Indonesia)
• Al Momia (1969, Egypt)
• Alyam, Alyam (1978, Morocco)
• Black Girl (1966, Senegal)
• Borom Sarret (1963, Senegal)
• The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Taiwan)
• A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Taiwan)
• Downpour (1972, Iran)
• Dry Summer (1964, Turkey)
• The Eloquent Peasant (1969, Egypt)
• The Housemaid (1960, South Korea)
• Insiang (1976, Philippines)
• Kalpana (1948, India)
• Law of the Border (1966, Turkey)
• Limite (1931, Brazil)
• Manila in the Claws of Light (1975, Philippines)*
• Memories of Underdevelopment (1968, Cuba)
• Mysterious Object at Noon (2000, Thailand)
• Raid into Tibet (1966, United Kingdom)
• Redes (1936, Mexico)
• Revenge (1989, Soviet Union)
• A River Called Titas (1973, India)
• Sayat Nova (1969, Armenia)
• Taipei Story (1985, Taiwan)
• Touki Bouki (1973, Senegal)
• Trances (1981, Morocco)
• The Treasure (1973, Sri Lanka)
• Two Girls on the Street (1939, Hungary)

So yeah...there'll be a couple more box sets coming in the future.

Borom Sarret was also released alongside the Black Girl release.

Edit: It looks like there is just room for 2 more releases with 6 titles each considering The Eloquent Peasant is just an 8 minutes short so it should be paired with Al Momia.

[A Sith Lord?]

Ahhh I'm so excited!

This I believe is the first Criterion title from the Philippines!

[Polaroid]

Not sure if brought up before but weird WCP is Dual Format....