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italy12 · 12-14-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'd say The Phantom Carriage was pretty important and not obscure.

Well, it is hella old and I had not heard of it, which was my point. Lots of these movies, to me, are obscure, because they were not even close to being on my radar!

rkish · 12-14-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

I'm just an arse sometimes.

I tend to think I'm a playful arse, though, if that's any consolation.

"A playful arse"...do I dare?

Darkcritic · 12-14-2011, 07:22 PM

Even though, most of the films Criterion releases are not "obscure" to me, I always have a great time watching most of them. To me, and from what they released this year, I can clearly see some of these releases as obscure...

- People on Sunday
- Leon Morin, Priest (Not one of Melville's most widely available titles

)
- The Moment of Truth (Technically not from this year but already announced)
- Design for Living

In my opinion, Kino's catalogue is more "obscure" in terms of unknown or not as popular films.

Criterion Collector · 12-14-2011, 07:57 PM

Wow, an entire discussion about titles going OOP, and what ones would be considered "obscure".

As far as the OOP titles are concerned, I would suggest getting your favorite titles as you can...because you never really know if/when Criterion may lose the license. I will add that an official warning or notice would be very nice to have for each title that goes OOP.

IMO, the majority of people in the USA would consider a large portion of the Criterion collection to be obscure films.

The reasons have already been stated...Americans generally do not watch foreign films, are obsessed with 'splosions, do not really seek out films outside of the Hollywood mainstream, etc.

For film fans who are well versed in what the Criterion collection has to offer, it will seem as if there really aren't that many obscure spines in there. After all there are a lot of directors featured in the collection that have been extremely successful in their respective countries, or their films did very well at the time of release.

If you ask the "average person" (in the USA) what their favorite Criterion films are, they will likely respond with "What's Criterion?" I know this as I have asked a lot of people that profess to love movies...and yet they have no idea of who Criterion are.

To those people, almost all of the collection would be obscure. For Roger Ebert and Leonard Maltin...a lot of these films are their favorite ones.

ccfixx · 12-14-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

"A playful arse"...do I dare?

It'll cost you to find out.

retablo · 12-14-2011, 09:30 PM

Looks like we are getting an upgrade of "A Night To Remember" for sure.

Wally Q · 12-14-2011, 09:32 PM

Looks like A Night to Remember which is what everyone else on the facebook page thought and it's something I expected would either be out in March or April for the anniversary.

Donat96 · 12-14-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Looks like we are getting an upgrade of "A Night To Remember" for sure.

Very welcome news to me.

DetroitSquirreL · 12-14-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

It sounds like it doesn't come in original packaging though

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Originally Posted by Criterion Collector

I noticed that as well, I wondered if it is a former rental copy or something of the sort...oh well, it's still a great deal for someone who really wants the film and doesn't care about the packaging or cannot afford a new copy.

I received my copy from the Amazon deal & I can confirm its a BRAND NEW factory sealed copy. So those who kept away thinking it was a 'rental' or such missed out on a great bargain at $8.80 USD!!

ShellOilJunior · 12-14-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Even though, most of the films Criterion releases are not "obscure" to me, I always have a great time watching most of them. To me, and from what they released this year, I can clearly see some of these releases as obscure...

- People on Sunday
- Leon Morin, Priest (Not one of Melville's most widely available titles

)
- The Moment of Truth (Technically not from this year but already announced)
- Design for Living

In my opinion, Kino's catalogue is more "obscure" in terms of unknown or not as popular films.

Leon Morin is not obscure. Its leads are two French New Wave icons and it's directed by Melville. It may not be Melville's most popular film but it's certainly not obscure.

G:Box · 12-14-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally Q

Looks like A Night to Remember which is what everyone else on the facebook page thought and it's something I expected would either be out in March or April for the anniversary.

It has to be a night to remember!

Wally Q · 12-14-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGBox

It has to be a night to remember!

Well it looks more like a direct shot from Cameron's Titanic so it could be that... Titanic / A Night to Remember double release?

jacobsever · 12-14-2011, 10:04 PM

I highly doubt Paramount (or whoever owns Titanic) would give up the rights and let Criterion release it. With the 100th year anniversary coming up, they will most definitely want to profit as much off the film as they can.

Now maybe if there was already a Titanic blu ray release from like 5 years ago it MIGHT be a possibility.

Criterion Collector · 12-14-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

I received my copy from the Amazon deal & I can confirm its a BRAND NEW factory sealed copy. So those who kept away thinking it was a 'rental' or such missed out on a great bargain at $8.80 USD!!

Awesome! Looks like it pays to "gamble" on a purchase here and there.

Congrats on the smart shopping.

Brad1963 · 12-14-2011, 10:07 PM

It was rumored that A Night to Remember would get a Blu ray upgrade this year. I was thinking April but looks like March.

So far these are pretty much confirmed:

A Night to Remember (Blu ray upgrade)
Blithe Spirit
The Last Temptation of Christ (Blu ray upgrade)

What else?
Being John Malkovich (March or April)
Bitter Rice
Wild Strawberries
Y Tu Mama Tambien

Wally Q · 12-14-2011, 10:12 PM

I'm thinking Young Mr. Lincoln will get an upgrade in the fall to coincide with Spielberg's Lincoln.

Wally Q · 12-14-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

I highly doubt Paramount (or whoever owns Titanic) would give up the rights and let Criterion release it. With the 100th year anniversary coming up, they will most definitely want to profit as much off the film as they can.

Now maybe if there was already a Titanic blu ray release from like 5 years ago it MIGHT be a possibility.

Haha it was a joke!

blkhrt · 12-14-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally Q

I'm thinking Young Mr. Lincoln will get an upgrade in the fall to coincide with Spielberg's Lincoln.

I would love this.

P@t_Mtl · 12-14-2011, 10:26 PM

I say it's Voyage Of The Damned

Wally Q · 12-14-2011, 10:32 PM

Off topic guys but just so you all know, Turner Classic Movies will have Fear and Desire (1953) on at 8 pm tonight. Figured I'd pass it along.

12-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#41664
Criterion Collector Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray collection:85 DVD collection:59	Wow, an entire discussion about titles going OOP, and what ones would be considered "obscure". As far as the OOP titles are concerned, I would suggest getting your favorite titles as you can...because you never really know if/when Criterion may lose the license. I will add that an official warning or notice would be very nice to have for each title that goes OOP. IMO, the majority of people in the USA would consider a large portion of the Criterion collection to be obscure films. The reasons have already been stated...Americans generally do not watch foreign films, are obsessed with 'splosions, do not really seek out films outside of the Hollywood mainstream, etc. For film fans who are well versed in what the Criterion collection has to offer, it will seem as if there really aren't that many obscure spines in there. After all there are a lot of directors featured in the collection that have been extremely successful in their respective countries, or their films did very well at the time of release. If you ask the "average person" (in the USA) what their favorite Criterion films are, they will likely respond with "What's Criterion?" I know this as I have asked a lot of people that profess to love movies...and yet they have no idea of who Criterion are. To those people, almost all of the collection would be obscure. For Roger Ebert and Leonard Maltin...a lot of these films are their favorite ones. Last edited by Criterion Collector; 12-14-2011 at 08:17 PM.

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12-14-2011, 07:22 PM	#41663
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	Even though, most of the films Criterion releases are not "obscure" to me, I always have a great time watching most of them. To me, and from what they released this year, I can clearly see some of these releases as obscure... - People on Sunday - Leon Morin, Priest (Not one of Melville's most widely available titles ) - The Moment of Truth (Technically not from this year but already announced) - Design for Living In my opinion, Kino's catalogue is more "obscure" in terms of unknown or not as popular films.

12-14-2011, 09:30 PM	#41666
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Looks like we are getting an upgrade of "A Night To Remember" for sure.

12-14-2011, 09:32 PM	#41667
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:591 Blu-ray collection:2006 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	Looks like A Night to Remember which is what everyone else on the facebook page thought and it's something I expected would either be out in March or April for the anniversary.

12-14-2011, 10:04 PM	#41673
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	I highly doubt Paramount (or whoever owns Titanic) would give up the rights and let Criterion release it. With the 100th year anniversary coming up, they will most definitely want to profit as much off the film as they can. Now maybe if there was already a Titanic blu ray release from like 5 years ago it MIGHT be a possibility.

12-14-2011, 10:07 PM	#41675
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1670 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	It was rumored that A Night to Remember would get a Blu ray upgrade this year. I was thinking April but looks like March. So far these are pretty much confirmed: A Night to Remember (Blu ray upgrade) Blithe Spirit The Last Temptation of Christ (Blu ray upgrade) What else? Being John Malkovich (March or April) Bitter Rice Wild Strawberries Y Tu Mama Tambien

12-14-2011, 10:12 PM	#41676
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:591 Blu-ray collection:2006 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	I'm thinking Young Mr. Lincoln will get an upgrade in the fall to coincide with Spielberg's Lincoln.

12-14-2011, 10:26 PM	#41679
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I say it's Voyage Of The Damned

12-14-2011, 10:32 PM	#41680
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:591 Blu-ray collection:2006 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	Off topic guys but just so you all know, Turner Classic Movies will have Fear and Desire (1953) on at 8 pm tonight. Figured I'd pass it along.

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