The Criterion Collection

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I would honestly not be surprised to see a Criterion release of Howard the Duck. It would be fun to see Criterion push this one through as an "iconic overlooked classic" or something of the sort.

It fall's into the category so bad it almost become good, almost I say

And on another subject mailman was here at the house just now, just got my Star Wars steelbooks. To quote the great Anakin Skywalker YIPPEEEEEE!!!!!

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm glad to read something positive, and I appreciate your thoughts on the film. I'm looking forward to seeing To the Wonder this weekend, hopefully.

I saw a lot of mixed-to-negative comments on here as well, so I'd lowered my expectations...but I ended up really liking it despite the few complaints I mentioned. I like his ability to create the incredibly intimate moments he's now recognizable for, and this may have had the most of them I've seen so far.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

What are you a fascist? A film that questions our relationship to violence and war seems pretty weighty to me. Whereas Saving Private Ryan was all about celebrating the Good 'Ol Boys, which is perfectly fine because it was it was a just cause, The Thin Red Line dares to comment on it through Malick's innate pacifistic, naturalistic gaze. He eschews militaristic strategy for painting a portrait of a fractured nucleus. If the war stimuli isn't pleasing for you, dont worry Malick didn't intend it to be.

It's very relevant and tackles that issue of the nature of violence perfectly, no doubt about it. I just meant the subject isn't one I would normally want to watch, the great filmmaking kept me interested throughout.

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

What are you a fascist? A film that questions our relationship to violence and war seems pretty weighty to me. Whereas Saving Private Ryan was all about celebrating the Good 'Ol Boys, which is perfectly fine because it was it was a just cause, The Thin Red Line dares to comment on it through Malick's innate pacifistic, naturalistic gaze. He eschews militaristic strategy for painting a portrait of a fractured nucleus. If the war stimuli isn't pleasing for you, dont worry Malick didn't intend it to be.

I honestly preferred Saving Private Ryan initially but have grown to enjoy Thin Red Line better. It seems SPR is more of a Hollywood style film that everyone gets and likes whereas Thin Red Line isn't for everyone. Still the cinematography from TRL is amazing and after a few views you grasp how Malik was showing the impact of war on not only humans but nature as well.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I saw a lot of mixed-to-negative comments on here as well, so I'd lowered my expectations...but I ended up really liking it despite the few complaints I mentioned. I like his ability to create the incredibly intimate moments he's now recognizable for, and this may have had the most of them I've seen so far.

I haven't seen it yet (waiting for it to open on the big screen), but this write-up got me excited. I've heard from people that have seen it that it puts the film in a better perspective.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by ccg1978

I honestly preferred Saving Private Ryan initially but have grown to enjoy Thin Red Line better. It seems SPR is more of a Hollywood style film that everyone gets and likes whereas Thin Red Line isn't for everyone. Still the cinematography from TRL is amazing and after a few views you grasp how Malik was showing the impact of war on not only humans but nature as well.

Might I add, the film has some of the most potent flashbacks I've ever seen:

[easyblu]

I just got my copy of Leon Morin, Priest from Amazon, and it did not have a blu-ray sticker on it(though it still says blu-ray edition on the back), and there was a whole in the wrap. It almost looked repackaged. Did anyone else who ordered from Amazon have a similar problem?

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Might I add, the film has some of the most potent flashbacks I've ever seen:

God yes. It seems that he went on to focus on an angelic woman to a greater effect in The Tree of Life. I don't think any other actress has inhabited Malick's quintessential woman better than Jessica Chastain.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

God yes. It seems that he went on to focus on an angelic woman to a greater effect in The Tree of Life. I don't think any other actress has inhabited Malick's quintessential woman better than Jessica Chastain.

Certainly more than Rachel McAdams (Ive yet to see the film though). I think the casting is holding people back from embracing the film. Dana Stevens said something to the effect that she couldn't forget for a second that she was watching Ben Affleck the actor. I wonder if ill have the same problem.

[Yami]

As spotted over at criterionforum, spine #664 is Mizoguchi's The Life of Oharu (look at the URL if you click Spine 664 at the bottom of this page).

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Yami

As spotted over at criterionforum, spine #664 is Mizoguchi's The Life of Oharu (look at the URL if you click Spine 664 at the bottom of this page).

That's great!

[SimBelm]

Originally Posted by Yami

As spotted over at criterionforum, spine #664 is Mizoguchi's The Life of Oharu (look at the URL if you click Spine 664 at the bottom of this page).

Hell yes!

[Yami]

Lord of the Flies will be getting an upgrade

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Certainly more than Rachel McAdams (Ive yet to see the film though). I think the casting is holding people back from embracing the film. Dana Stevens said something to the effect that she couldn't forget for a second that she was watching Ben Affleck the actor. I wonder if ill have the same problem.

I didn't really have that problem with him, myself... but I thought I would. Big reason might be (not really but maybe a spoiler)

[Show spoiler] because it's almost as if he says nothing in the film at all. He's certainly essential, but only exists as the 'man' in my eyes, for much of the film.

As for McAdams, I agree with the previous comment that she's disposable.

[Show spoiler]She indeed only feels like a distraction in this film (to me at least) from anything necessary happening.

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by Yami

As spotted over at criterionforum, spine #664 is Mizoguchi's The Life of Oharu (look at the URL if you click Spine 664 at the bottom of this page).

page no longer exists...

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Yami

Lord of the Flies will be getting an upgrade

Hopefully itll be a part of this:

[Yami]

Originally Posted by ccg1978

page no longer exists...

Look at the URL in the address bar - "http://www.criterion.com/films/27705-the-life-of-oharu"

[jcs913]

Here you go Devil's Backbone fans...

http://www.criterion.com/films/27914...vil-s-backbone

and Babette's Feast..

http://www.criterion.com/films/27894-babette-s-feast

and some Mizo..

http://www.criterion.com/films/27705-the-life-of-oharu

[Judex]

Originally Posted by Yami

As spotted over at criterionforum, spine #664 is Mizoguchi's The Life of Oharu (look at the URL if you click Spine 664 at the bottom of this page).

holy f**king sh*t

I've wanted this for ages. extremely happy.

And 8days before my birthday, thanks for an awesome gift Criterion.

[MidwestCrucible]

Ohhh myyyyy!

[thismightbezach]

Originally Posted by jcs913

Here you go Devil's Backbone fans...

http://www.criterion.com/films/27914...vil-s-backbone

Already have my pick for worst cover art of the year