The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Originally Posted by DionJP

Hey guys (and girls?), first time poster, long time lurker. Big fan of cinema and Criterion for that matter. Really excited for current sale, since I'm currently indisposed for Blu-ray (had to sell my ps3) I am going to pick up some d.v.d.s that I've been wanting. But! I want to make sure that I pick up some that won't be coming to Blu for a long time, if ever. I was thinking that their last d.v.d. only release, Le enfance nue would be a good candidate....along with Louie Bluie, Letters from Fontainhas and the Josef von Sternberg boxset. Is it safe to say these won't be seeing a bluray urelease anytime soodn? Any word of an upgrade of Do'des-kaden (I hope I gUot that righdt)? Nothing urks me more than buying a d.v.d. only for it be upgraded to blu soon afterwards. Happy watching!

I would HIGHLY recommend the von Sternberg silents! I don't think we'll see them on blu in this country anytime soon. Possibly a region B from Eureka/Masters of Cinema, if we're lucky!

I'm a big fan of he silents and bought this boxset after reading about it and some persuasion from the gang here.

[Barrysupreme]

Recieved today:

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Cannot wait to get stuck in

[rkish]

Originally Posted by oildude

I ordered six cases from them to replace cardboard digipacks. All the cases arrived nicely packed in a box. My only problem was they sent multiple orders to me of the same thing.

Just contact them at: orders@criterion.com. They will correct the problem promptly and are very nice about doing it.

OK Oildude...let's see if the planets lined up for us again. Tuesday I will likely pick up my copy of Fanny and Alexander and a reordered copy of the Larisa Shepitko Eclipse set.

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by Barrysupreme

[Show spoiler]Recieved today:

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Cannot wait to get stuck in

Nice one Barry. Awesome set. Not jealous at all

Can't wait to get mine. Since I'm ordering it from B&N next week, I will have it.... next year

[retablo]

Originally Posted by The Theory

Not what I meant, but my phrasing could definitely be interpreted that way. I really wasn't too fond of Spartacus, so that was the film I was thinking of. But do I regret buying Spartacus? Hell no.

Well, to be fair, Spartacus wasn't really a Kubrick film, in the grand sense. Much of the first hour or so was shot by director Anthony Mann before he was fired and Kubrick replaced him. So he basically came on board as a replacement.

[Donat96]

Originally Posted by retablo

Well, to be fair, Spartacus wasn't really a Kubrick film, in the grand sense. Much of the first hour or so was shot by director Anthony Mann before he was fired and Kubrick replaced him. So he basically came on board as a replacement.

I thought he only shot the beginning portion when Spartacus bites that guard. That's what I saw in one of the features on the Criterion DVD.

[24framesasecond]

Spartacus doesn't really qualify as a Kubrick film in any way, shape, or form. Kirk Douglas called all the shots, which chafed Kubrick to no end. It's really what drove Kubrick from Hollywood and the United States to England, where he lived for the rest of his life and made all his subsequent films.

[tenia]

Originally Posted by TLeeTx2012

OK...so I plan on hitting B&N in a couple hours. I'm prepared to buy 3 CCs. I know I'm getting "Dazed & Confused". Probably "Modern Times" also.

Now...I'm stuck on which one to get to fill that 3rd spot. Out of these...what's everyone's opinions on them. They're all blind buys to me mind you.

[Show spoiler]- Antichrist
- Paris, TX
- Chronos
- Something Wild
- House
- Night of the Hunter

OR should I got with one of these ( which I like )

- Seven Samurai
- Videodrome

I would go for Night of the Hunter and Seven Samurai.

As a whole, both in quality of the releases and of the movies, I think it is representative of the best Criterion is able of.

It is the type of monstruous releases I think of when I think of the "Criterion treatment".

And my quite damaged digipack of Night of the Hunter always make me cringe a little when I stare at it, but hey ! life goes on.

Originally Posted by Eny-

Nice one Barry. Awesome set. Not jealous at all

Can't wait to get mine. Since I'm ordering it from B&N next week, I will have it.... next year

That's why I ordered it from Planet Axel so I will have it next... week (or so).

[rocks off]

Originally Posted by 24framesasecond

Spartacus doesn't really qualify as a Kubrick film in any way, shape, or form. Kirk Douglas called all the shots, which chafed Kubrick to no end. It's really what drove Kubrick from Hollywood and the United States to England, where he lived for the rest of his life and made all his subsequent films.

I heard that Douglas TRIED to call all the shots, and that he brought Kubrick on because he thought he could manipulate him, but he didn't get his way and Kubrick made the film the way he wanted to.

[Wally Q]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

hmmm I pop in The Leopard a lot however it isn't exactly a short film, but I love looking at it. Esp for the 50% off Barnes Price go for the pricier titles and knock those out for sure.

How does it compare to some, like Barry Lyndon or Amadeus?

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by tenia

That's why I ordered it from Planet Axel so I will have it next... week (or so).

Well, paying €20 less is worth the extra 4 weeks wait TBH

[Darkcritic]

New hint for Februrary:


To be completely honest, I don't have idea of what this could be !

EDIT: Well, from a cap posted in Facebook I can safely say this one is Sans Soleil . So, does this mean La Jetee is coming to BD too?

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by Wally Q

How does it compare to some, like Barry Lyndon or Amadeus?

I would say more like Barry Lyndon than Amadeus.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

So, does this mean La Jetee is coming to BD too?

GASP! I seriously hope so!!! I adore that film, and haven't picked up the DVD yet

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

GASP! I seriously hope so!!! I adore that film, and haven't picked up the DVD yet

We can safe assume so. Sans Soleil/La Jetee are currently available in a single release. Both of them share spine #387 too. One up, five/six to go . Let's hope Criterion pulls its game together so they can give us Fassbinder's World in a Wire, that would be by far one of the nicest surprises.

[Danchez]

Wow, thanks for all the recommendations, everyone!

I'm gonna make up a short list and take a trip to B&N today. Very much appreciate all the input!

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

We can safe assume so.

I saw it in a film class a while back and I was literally the only person who enjoyed it...other people said it was one of the worst, most boring things they've ever seen in their lives. Which was one of the early indicators that I have nothing in common with my peers!

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

Which one is the best purchase and most rewatchable:
Senso, The Leopard, or Lola Montes?

I own all 3, and my favourite is The Leopard, followed by Senso, and then Lola Montes. Lola Montes is the kind of film you have to be in the mood for in order to watch. I have a thing for Burt Lancaster though, and I'm into 19th century history. Senso and The Leopard are almost like companion pieces, as they are from the same time period.

I'd go with The Leopard first because it's more expensive, and then get Senso. Both come with butchered English copies BTW.

[Wally Q]

Originally Posted by eny-

i would say more like barry lyndon than amadeus.

sold!

[oildude]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

Is it entertaining? I keep on reading negative reviews that it's boring.

It's an elaborately staged, historic costume drama, with some fine acting, cinematography, and writing. Lots of period details. The battle scenes are well done. It does a superb job showing the outward and inward struggles of the main character, played by Burt Lancaster, as he comes to terms with changing times.

I appreciate the little elements of realism in the film, things like how people sweat indoors in the Sicilian summer and have to sit or stand near windows for the breeze. Also how, when a group of passengers stops to visit a church during a long carriage trip, they are covered with a layer of dust from the unpaved roads. This attention to detail elevates the film.

It is a long film, but a classic. It reminds me of Gone with the Wind in many ways.