The Criterion Collection

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by JJJ225

The special effects are minimal, but mostly very good. It's a bit of a stylistic departure from his previous films. I don't love 21 Grams or Babel; I thought this was far better. It's also hilarious.

It is made to look like one take, and it's mostly pretty obvious where the cut is. That said, I'm sure there were several cuts that weren't obvious and I didn't even notice.

Hilarious? wow, must be different to his previous work! haha

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Whats the best Charlie Chaplin film for a newbie - never seen his stuff and have avoided as I'm not big on the comedy side and the silliness - but feel like I'm missing out on an important part of cinema and would like to give it a try - even if I watch on netflix or wherever lol

Modern Times is my favorite. There is so much depth to that film.

[JJJ225]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Hilarious? wow, must be different to his previous work! haha

Oh yeah. I mean it's dark, but it's very, very funny.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

need your help...

which is the "essential" or preferred version of The Complete Mr. Arkadin that I should watch? I know next to nothing about this film other than that it is Orson Welles and that I can recall a few people around here buzzing about it.

Thank you octagon and adamhopelies!

I got a "very good" copy for $11 - figured it be worth my time and also the 1100 pennies.

anyone else have any thoughts on versions or their experience w/ this set?

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Modern Times is my favorite. There is so much depth to that film.

+1 It's the first Chaplin I ever saw, and remains my favorite.

[The Great Owl]

My favorite Charlie Chaplin film is still the 1925 version of The Gold Rush.

The Gold Rush showcases Chaplin's physical comedy brilliance and it benefits from location settings that add to the hilarity, but it also has its share of poignant moments.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Whats the best Charlie Chaplin film for a newbie - never seen his stuff and have avoided as I'm not big on the comedy side and the silliness - but feel like I'm missing out on an important part of cinema and would like to give it a try - even if I watch on netflix or wherever lol

you cant go wrong with the criterion chaplins , the video quality is outstanding ! they are loaded with bonus features that are a pure joy.



Monsieur Verdoux is a chaplin movie without his iconic figure "the tramp".

i would start with Modern Times or City Lights

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

My favorite Charlie Chaplin film is still the 1925 version of The Gold Rush.

The Gold Rush showcases Chaplin's physical comedy brilliance and it benefits from location settings that add to the hilarity, but it also has its share of poignant moments.

Mine as well, for the reasons you mention.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

My favorite Charlie Chaplin film is still the 1925 version of The Gold Rush.

The Gold Rush showcases Chaplin's physical comedy brilliance and it benefits from location settings that add to the hilarity, but it also has its share of poignant moments.

Almost every single scene in the cabin had me laughing to the point that I was crying. Excellent film!

[soarinsteven]

I saw a screening of the new Dardenne brothers film "Two Days, One Night" at the Chicago International Film Festival last night. Terrific experience. One of the best films I've seen this year. The movie rests on Marion Cotillard's shoulders, and her screen presence is as vital, and magnetic as ever. Moving, authentic, great performance. The film, itself, as well.

I would love to see this released by Criterion. They do have a strong relationship with the Dardennes, so I hope it's possible. BTW, it starts releasing in theaters here in the US in December.

Also this was the first time I've attended any film fest screening, and will definitely have to do more next year. Fun atmosphere, and simply great to see a foreign film with a packed audience instead of the usual five or ten others scattered about in a theater.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by soarinsteven

I saw a screening of the new Dardenne brothers film "Two Days, One Night" at the Chicago International Film Festival last night. Terrific experience. One of the best films I've seen this year. The movie rests on Marion Cotillard's shoulders, and her screen presence is as vital, and magnetic as ever. Moving, authentic, great performance. The film, itself, as well.

I would love to see this released by Criterion. They do have a strong relationship with the Dardennes, so I hope it's possible. BTW, it starts releasing in theaters here in the US in December.

Also this was the first time I've attended any film fest screening, and will definitely have to do more next year. Fun atmosphere, and simply great to see a foreign film with a packed audience instead of the usual five or ten others scattered about in a theater.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

I have sadly not been to a film festival, as most seem to take in the big cities (far removed from me). I do really want to see Two Days, One Night, though, as I admire The Dardenne Brothers and I think Marion Cotillard is one of the current best actresses in the business.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Thank you for sharing your experience!

I have sadly not been to a film festival, as most seem to take in the big cities (far removed from me). I do really want to see Two Days, One Night, though, as I admire The Dardenne Brothers and I think Marion Cotillard is one of the current best actresses in the business.

While the topic of film festivals is fresh, how would everyone rank the top 5 or 10 film festivals in the world, in order of importance/prestige?

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

While the topic of film festivals is fresh, how would everyone rank the top 5 or 10 film festivals in the world, in order of importance/prestige?

For what it's worth, I really admire Cannes and I would love to go at some point in my life.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

For what it's worth, I really admire Cannes and I would love to go at some point in my life.

Like hang out, or go to films?

I think Cannes is industry only...

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Like hang out, our go to films?

I think Cannes is industry only...

I would love to travel to France at some point in my life. I would also like to attend the Cannes Festival to see several of the feature films at one point or the other.

You do raise an interesting point and now that you mention it, I believe I have read somewhere that it is industry only.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I would love to travel to France at some point in my life. I would also like to attend the Cannes Festival to see several of the feature films at one point or the other.

You do raise an interesting point and now that you mention it, I believe I have read somewhere that it is industry only.

Well, no time like the present for a career change!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Well, no time like the present for a career change!

Haha. I am minoring in Film Media so hopefully with a Journalism major, I can do some cool writing work and be invited there!

[Polaroid]

I've always loved Sundance and pretty happy it came to London!

Cannes has always been for me the most prestigious but recently I feel its lacked that quality, TIFF and Berlin for me are equal but I think they are doing better than Cannes atm (imo)!

I'd happily go to any though!

Palm D'or for me is the best award tbh, I have NEVER been let down by a film that has the Palm D'or. I also LOOOOOVE Lars Von Triers Persona Non Grata lol

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Haha. I am minoring in Film Media so hopefully with a Journalism major, I can do some cool writing work and be invited there!

When I majored in Film, the school wouldn't let me minor in journalism because it was technically in the same "school." So I had to go for an English minor instead, even though I worked as a journalist for several years before and after college, lol.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

When I majored in Film, the school wouldn't let me minor in journalism because it was technically in the same "school." So I had to go for an English minor instead, even though I worked as a journalist for several years before and after college, lol.

Wow, that is pretty crazy. Communications, Film Media, Journalism, PR, and Writing are all in the same sub-division of my college.