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ShellOilJunior · 04-09-2010, 06:07 PM

July 2010 Predictions

M. Hulot’s Holiday
The Four Feathers
The French Lieutenant’s Woman
The Red Shoes
The Secret of the Grain

ksc2303 · 04-09-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcy2k

I recall IFC titles in the original announcement last Sept that are still unreleased too ... Y Tu Mama Tambien and Following, for example.

I believe Kore-eda's Still Walking is part of the deal. It would be amazing if they also release Nobody Knows on Blu as well. Cause I think IFC's dvd is out of print.

CheapChildren · 04-09-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcy2k

Since it appears The Thin Red Line and Antichrist are going to be Autumn releases, what's the consensus (lol) on July releases?

Is it just me or am I the only one annoyed with these brand new films being touted as classics? (I'm referencing Antichrist, Christmas Tale, Che, etc.)

I'm not knocking these films at all. But I made a commitment to purchase all of the Blu-Ray Criterions. And it feels like these "selections" are less about being excellent films (although some of them certainly are) and more about a business deal with another company.

reallyagi · 04-09-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Automatically the best Cannes poster ever.

How is this the best Cannes poster ever?

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Originally Posted by jmcy2k

I recall IFC titles in the original announcement last Sept that are still unreleased too ... Y Tu Mama Tambien and Following, for example.

Y Tu Mama Tambien on blu-ray would be great news, I hope it happens.

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Originally Posted by g.schweet

If I remember correctly, The Red Shoes and The Four Feathers are the only ones left unannouced that were hinted at in the Criterion New Year's Drawing. So I would think those two would be likely canidates to be announced.

I'm wondering if Four Feathers might be a DVD only release.

jmcy2k · 04-09-2010, 06:44 PM

reallyagi, here's the press release from last Sept.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3354

Y Tu Mama Tambien on blu-ray would be great news, I hope it happens.

JediFonger · 04-09-2010, 06:45 PM

September for 7 Samurai? one can only hope =P.

reallyagi · 04-09-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapChildren

Is it just me or am I the only one annoyed with these brand new films being touted as classics? (I'm referencing Antichrist, Christmas Tale, Che, etc.)

I'm not knocking these films at all. But I made a commitment to purchase all of the Blu-Ray Criterions. And it feels like these "selections" are less about being excellent films (although some of them certainly are) and more about a business deal with another company.

Although I agree with you, I can't complain.

scorsetinogilliam · 04-09-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapChildren

Is it just me or am I the only one annoyed with these brand new films being touted as classics? (I'm referencing Antichrist, Christmas Tale, Che, etc.)

I'm not knocking these films at all. But I made a commitment to purchase all of the Blu-Ray Criterions. And it feels like these "selections" are less about being excellent films (although some of them certainly are) and more about a business deal with another company.

it's ridiculous to simply make a commitment to purchase all of their blu titles and then complain about what they are...obviously you don't care that much about the movies, so why does it matter for you?

zombeaner · 04-09-2010, 07:01 PM

Did you marry them?

Beta Man · 04-09-2010, 07:05 PM

to whom it may concern, I just checked, and I sent paypal for all 9 cases on 3/30, and I received them on my doorstep 30 minutes ago...... N.E. Ohio by the way.

Pretty quick I'd say.

McCrutchy · 04-09-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes, gotta love the Binoche!

McCrutchy, do you happen to know if they ever make these available to buy online?

CC

The repo should be quite easy to find on AllPosters and such after the festival. Originals have to be from France I think, and I guarantee you I'll be hunting eBay.fr in May...

CheapChildren · 04-09-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scorsetinogilliam

it's ridiculous to simply make a commitment to purchase all of their blu titles and then complain about what they are...obviously you don't care that much about the movies, so why does it matter for you?

Well Sir, In the past Criterion made actual decisions on the films that go in their collection which I've grown to trust.. This negates that. I guess you missed that point.

And my commitment isn't all the absurd judging by the numbers printed on the spines.. Clearly if you've ever read this thread you'd know that many others have come to feel as strongly about Criterion's past selections that they would make a similar commitment.

ShellOilJunior · 04-09-2010, 07:42 PM

You mean their "actual decisions" to release The Rock, Armageddon, etc?

They're not going to make everyone happy all the time.

They're still the best. Who else would release a R1 Marienbad Blu-ray? (Studio Canal doesn't count).

nablock · 04-09-2010, 07:53 PM

"Since 1984, the Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films...."

They aren't all meant to be classics. The partnership with IFC allows Criterion to have access to movies that were recently well regarded in the arthouse scene and publish them.

Alkaline · 04-09-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

to whom it may concern, I just checked, and I sent paypal for all 9 cases on 3/30, and I received them on my doorstep 30 minutes ago...... N.E. Ohio by the way.

Pretty quick I'd say.

Because they were all in stock. It took mine (modest batch of 4) about a month and a half.

CheapChildren · 04-09-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

You mean their "actual decisions" to release The Rock, Armageddon, etc?

They're not going to make everyone happy all the time.

I know this, I didn't really enjoy Bigger Than Life but my complaint isn't that all the movies they release I'll like (that's obviously going to happen now and then). It's more about the fact that these "selections" aren't really selections. It's more of a business agreement. I feel that some of you aren't really getting my point.

Also how long ago were The Rock and Armageddon released? Will they never live that down?

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Originally Posted by nablock

"Since 1984, the Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films...."

They aren't all meant to be classics. The partnership with IFC allows Criterion to have access to movies that were recently well regarded in the arthouse scene and publish them.

Yes, I know. Maybe "classic" was the wrong word. But to release basically every recent IFC title without much selection process doesn't really strike me as a criterion standard. Once again I'll say it's more of a business agreement.

JediFonger · 04-09-2010, 09:10 PM

cheapchildren, it's *ALWAYS* been about business. if a company doesn't make profits, it goes OUT of business

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Criterion, like any movie releaser, gauges market interest and profitability/ROI and sees what will sell (or not) and makes choices accordingly.

CheapChildren · 04-09-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

cheapchildren, it's *ALWAYS* been about business. if a company doesn't make profits, it goes OUT of business

.

Criterion, like any movie releaser, gauges market interest and profitability/ROI and sees what will sell (or not) and makes choices accordingly.

Well obviously.

But when a company touts itself as a golden standard of film selection, this kind of goes against that.

Just sayin'

Realist01 · 04-09-2010, 09:26 PM

I like them having the deal with IFC. There are some great movies that have been released and I'm glad it's Criterion doing it.

Gomorra
Hunger
Che
Antichrist

We probably would have to deal with some bare bones, crappy transfer, and awful audio if it was another studio releasing it.

You also have to think that Criterion needs to make money to stay alive. To me, this deal is a very good thing.

CheapChildren · 04-09-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Realist01

I like them having the deal with IFC. There are some great movies that have been released and I'm glad it's Criterion doing it.

Gomorra
Hunger
Che
Antichrist

We probably would have to deal with some bare bones, crappy transfer, and awful audio if it was another studio releasing it.

You also have to think that Criterion needs to make money to stay alive. To me, this deal is a very good thing.

Ultimately I do agree with you. But it just bothers me that for every Antichrist we could be getting Seven Samurai (I know it's coming, it's just an example) instead. Meh

04-09-2010, 07:42 PM	#7853
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	You mean their "actual decisions" to release The Rock, Armageddon, etc? They're not going to make everyone happy all the time. They're still the best. Who else would release a R1 Marienbad Blu-ray? (Studio Canal doesn't count). Last edited by ShellOilJunior; 04-09-2010 at 07:50 PM.

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04-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#7841
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	July 2010 Predictions M. Hulot’s Holiday The Four Feathers The French Lieutenant’s Woman The Red Shoes The Secret of the Grain

04-09-2010, 06:44 PM	#7845
jmcy2k Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	reallyagi, here's the press release from last Sept. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3354 Y Tu Mama Tambien on blu-ray would be great news, I hope it happens.

04-09-2010, 06:45 PM	#7846
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	September for 7 Samurai? one can only hope =P.

04-09-2010, 07:01 PM	#7849
zombeaner Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:5539 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Did you marry them?

04-09-2010, 07:05 PM	#7850
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	to whom it may concern, I just checked, and I sent paypal for all 9 cases on 3/30, and I received them on my doorstep 30 minutes ago...... N.E. Ohio by the way. Pretty quick I'd say.

04-09-2010, 07:53 PM	#7854
nablock Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Houston, We have a problem Blu-ray collection:7	"Since 1984, the Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films...." They aren't all meant to be classics. The partnership with IFC allows Criterion to have access to movies that were recently well regarded in the arthouse scene and publish them.

04-09-2010, 09:10 PM	#7857
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	cheapchildren, it's ALWAYS been about business. if a company doesn't make profits, it goes OUT of business . Criterion, like any movie releaser, gauges market interest and profitability/ROI and sees what will sell (or not) and makes choices accordingly.

04-09-2010, 09:26 PM	#7859
Realist01 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:114	I like them having the deal with IFC. There are some great movies that have been released and I'm glad it's Criterion doing it. Gomorra Hunger Che Antichrist We probably would have to deal with some bare bones, crappy transfer, and awful audio if it was another studio releasing it. You also have to think that Criterion needs to make money to stay alive. To me, this deal is a very good thing.

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