The Criterion Collection

[movieben1138]

Welles' version is available already from Olive Films.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by dmarvin

Could it be the Orson Welles version??

Olive released it.

[dmarvin]

Obviously, I'm stoked for either one (just read and analyzed the play a few months ago in my Shakespeare course in college) but I would definitely be quicker to buy the Welles version -- the man just fascinates me.

EDIT: I missed the Olive release. I will need to pick that up.

[Rizor]

Originally Posted by dmarvin

Could it be the Orson Welles version??

I believe many guessed Polanski's Macbeth from one of the New Years clues as well.

I'd be happy as Polanski's Macbeth is my favorite version.

[bwdowiak]

what ever became of the clue with the sick rat with the cold pack on his head?

[Whirlygig]

Dang, I finally knew one, and it was so obvious, everyone else did, too.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by movieben1138

That man is obviously saying, "Out damned spot!" And as much as Criterion likes Polanski...I think we're getting his version of MACBETH!!

I kept thinking "Pet Doors" was the name of some indie Lena Dunham film , but no, this sounds more like diabolically bad Criterion puns.

And the non-comedy Polanski pretty well cements it.

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

what ever became of the clue with the sick rat with the cold pack on his head?

No word of Midnight Cowboy yet.
(Hear it's coming in out Florida, though; y'know, they got everything down there in Florida...)

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by EricJ

No word of Midnight Cowboy yet.

are we sure that's what the reference was? I've seen MC, albeit ages ago, and don't get the connection. I haven't the faintest idea how a spotted dog being told to go outside equals MacBeth either, so maybe the best thing is to pay me no mind.

[spargs]

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

Dang, I finally knew one, and it was so obvious, everyone else did, too.

Not me... I'm awful when it comes to these. Hell, I was lucky to be able to guess Red River in the New Years drawing!

[FlexMentallo]

Hearts & Minds CC is finally coming to blu!

Somehow missed that announcement - definitely picking it up.

Not a fan of the new cover, though.

[MLabrosc02]

Is there a Criterion deal going on soon? I want to pick up The Great Beauty but its so expensive...

[Judex]

Originally Posted by MLabrosc02

Is there a Criterion deal going on soon? I want to pick up The Great Beauty but its so expensive...

It's $24.99 on Amazon, I wouldn't call that expensive...

[fahrenheit290]

Originally Posted by JWilliams85

I watched my first Godard movie a few weeks back. It was Breathless and I thought it was terrible!

I would like to give Godard another shot. I'm thinking Band of Outsiders.

Can anyone give me some recommendations for Godard films?

Sure, see "Contempt," or in French Le Mepris. The cinematography and music are wonderful. When I saw it, I loved how much the film breathed and created its own atmosphere, be it in the very long apartment scene or stunning Capri.

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

are we sure that's what the reference was? I've seen MC, albeit ages ago, and don't get the connection. I haven't the faintest idea how a spotted dog being told to go outside equals MacBeth either, so maybe the best thing is to pay me no mind.

Macbeth might be a red herring by Criterion...I read Paul Dano's top 10 first, and one of his picks was Kurosawa's Stray Dog. So that's not a spot on his back, it's the sun from the Japanese flag

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by James78

After Lady Macbeth goads her husband to kill King Duncan, she goes mad with guilt and begins to see blood on her hands. She spends all her time scrubbing them, saying, "Out, damned spot!"

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

are we sure that's what the reference was? I've seen MC, albeit ages ago, and don't get the connection.

And while we're explaining refs, MC's Dustin Hoffman as Rizzo, aka "Ratso", is obviously not in the best of health.

[captveg]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

are we sure that's what the reference was?

Yes. Definitely Midnight Cowboy.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by lemonski

Macbeth might be a red herring by Criterion...I read Paul Dano's top 10 first, and one of his picks was Kurosawa's Stray Dog. So that's not a spot on his back, it's the sun from the Japanese flag

now that is clever!

[Dubliner1]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Thanks haha.

I may do a double feature of Maria Full of Grace / The Forgiveness of Blood today. Any fans of these two?

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

I loved Maria Full of Grace when it came out haven't seen since but it's great movie. Crazy story what people do to survive/for money.

'Maria Full of Grace' is a brilliant movie- out on bluray in the UK (and region-free according to the review on here).

[brandon_260]

I've seen speculation that the clue is for Rivette's Out 1.

[FestinaLente]

Originally Posted by lemonski

Macbeth might be a red herring by Criterion...I read Paul Dano's top 10 first, and one of his picks was Kurosawa's Stray Dog. So that's not a spot on his back, it's the sun from the Japanese flag

Wow, a third way to look at it! (People were saying OUT 1 as a second interpretation on Twitter). I love these clues. I'm still siding with MACBETH, as the dog looks pretty dejected about having to leave, emphasizing the "Damned Spot." STRAY DOG would be a great release also.

Edit: Also funny how both Polanski's Macbeth and Out 1 came out in 1971.