The Criterion Collection

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by Page14

I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but if anybody is interested in checking it out, Breathless will be shown on TCM this Thursday (Nov. 8th) at 8:00 p.m. EST. I'm looking forward to it as I've never seen it before.

You are in for a treat!

[JHas]

Originally Posted by octagon

And unlike most sports docs, they didn't have to make tortured leaps to tie the subject(s) of the film into greater social, cultural, political events of the time. Nor did they beat you over the head with those ties.

That's a really good point. I've been watching a lot of ESPN's 30 for 30 docs on Netflix streaming lately and have noticed a tiring trend of a lot of the films veering off into the territory of 1960s civil rights movement 101, which is fitting for some, but bring the narrative to a halt in the majority of them.

[blujazz]

Just watched Still Walking. What a wonderfully realised family drama - introspective and thoughtful. It reminds me of Summer Hours.

I'm planning to pick up the following films:

1. Belle de jour
2. Les visiteur du soir
3. Secret Sunshine
4. Vanya on the 42nd Street
5. La promesse


What are they like and what other films in the collection can you compare them to?

[Justanothercrow421]

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Anybody pick up "Rashomon" successfully in store today at the discounted price????

to my surprise, i did!

watching tonight after election results.

[octagon]

Is there any reason to watch the BRD trilogy in release order?

I recorded Lola a few nights ago (TCM, in case anobody's wondering).

[starman15317]

I know it's just the DVD version, but I seriously found the Criterion DVD of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at Five Below today!!

[Hawkguy]

I didn't even know they put out a DVD version, I thought it was just the other studio that put out the DVD.

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I didn't even know they put out a DVD version, I thought it was just the other studio that put out the DVD.

The 1-disc DVD was released as a normal Paramount DVD. The 2-Disc DVD and Blu-Ray sets had the Criterion brand.

[starman15317]

I think Paramount actually distributes the Criterion release, which is why Five Below is carrying the DVD and why the Blu-Ray is in a standard Blu-Ray case (meanwhile the DVD is in a clear Criterion case. I don't understand that one.)

[paul000]

I saw Brazil at Barnes and Noble a few hours ago when I was picking something up. Thought I'd let you guys know in this thread too in case you want to check your store.

edit: didn't know the old DVD version has the same cover art so sorry guys it was probably the DVD

[Judex]

Has anyone who ordered Rashomon from B&N had their order ship today?

I had it ordered with Marienbad, they shipped that but not Rashomon.

[Lutz]

Originally Posted by octagon

Is there any reason to watch the BRD trilogy in release order?

I recorded Lola a few nights ago (TCM, in case anobody's wondering).

You can watch them in any order. There is no narrative link between them.

[octagon]

Thanks

[MTRodaba2468]

I know pre-orders are supposedly no longer supposed to be part of the 50% off deal, however both Heaven's Gate and The Qatsi Trilogy are both showing up on B&N.com at 50% off. Just a heads up for those wanting to grab those...

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

I know pre-orders are supposedly no longer supposed to be part of the 50% off deal, however both Heaven's Gate and The Qatsi Trilogy are both showing up on B&N.com at 50% off. Just a heads up for those wanting to grab those...

Yeah, the pre-orders are back to 50% off but not the Eclipse set

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Since the last Eclipse set was of Japanese films, I think the next one will be something else. Maybe another Czech set.

hopefully.

[exolstice]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yeah, the pre-orders are back to 50% off but not the Eclipse set

And not Brazil either.

[joie]

People are clamoring for an upgrade of "The Blob," so I found it at a library to see what all the fuss is about. It's Steve McQueen's first starring role; has two commentaries, one by a film historian; a poster that warns, "The film-makers disclaim any and all responsibility for heart attacks, fainting, or other damage to the nerves as a result of watching THE BLOB;" and a short essay indicating that although the film's makers were familiar with "Rebel Without a Cause," "The Blob" is different.

It's a single-layer DVD -- scanned from a negative -- 1st printing 2000. It's lightly scratched, but there are what appear to be tooth marks on the disc. Is it that good? I'll try to see it this week.

[JHas]

Originally Posted by blujazz

Just watched Still Walking. What a wonderfully realised family drama - introspective and thoughtful. It reminds me of Summer Hours.

I'm planning to pick up the following films:

4. Vanya on the 42nd Street

What are they like and what other films in the collection can you compare them to?

This is the only one on your list that I own and have seen. It's essentially a play rehersal of Chekhov's play "Uncle Vanya" done in an a rundown theater in NYC. The acting is top-notch, Wallace Shawn and Larry Pine are excellent. It's really neat how the idle chit-chat at the beginning of the film transitions into the play rehersal with little to no notice, it caught me off guard on first viewing in a pleasing way. Really entertaining stuff here if you are into theater at all. The supplements are a little lacking, but that shouldn't sway your decision to buy.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by starman15317

I think Paramount actually distributes the Criterion release, which is why Five Below is carrying the DVD and why the Blu-Ray is in a standard Blu-Ray case (meanwhile the DVD is in a clear Criterion case. I don't understand that one.)

At the time, Criterion didn't have a clear 2-disc case as is now used for titles like The Samurai Trilogy and Children of Paradise. Not sure if that's the only reason, but...