The Criterion Collection

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by Canada

Has there ever been a two disk Criterion Blu ray. I mean a second Blu ray disk especially for special features, I know they have those duel format Blu-rays and DVD's like everyone else.

The one's I know and have are The Night of the Hunter and Heaven's Gate

[ScottDS]

Originally Posted by Canada

Has there ever been a two disk Criterion Blu ray. I mean a second Blu ray disk especially for special features, I know they have those duel format Blu-rays and DVD's like everyone else.

Terry Gilliam's Brazil features the film on disc one and extras (plus an alternate version of the film) on disc two. The original DVD release was a three-disc set with the alternate version on the third disc.

[ShellOilJunior]

December Predictions

World Cinema 2
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Midnight Cowboy
The Kid

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Shortly after Robin Williams died, I had a (sporadic) mini marathon of some of his movies, which included Insomnia (2002). Now, back when I saw it the first time, I really liked it, and it was cool seeing Williams in a drama/thriller. Rewatching it years later, I found the movie more just...fine, an above average thriller. A collection of good scenes in an otherwise generic, uninteresting narrative that didn't provide much tension. It felt like a TV movie. I'd put it at or near the bottom of Nolan's oeuvre I'd say.

Now I'm wondering if it's worth getting the Swedish film with Stellan Skarsgard. Is it just the same exact story with slightly better execution? Does it have tension and atmosphere and a more engaging narrative and more cinematic cinematography? Is it different in any significant way from Nolan's film?

Basically, I'm asking if it's a much better movie or not.

I think it's extremely average and that the remake is more engaging, despite that one also being mediocre. So no, they're not significantly different and the original is not an improvement IMO.

[Polaroid]

Pretty certain we will have Blue is the Warmest Colour, if not December, maybe January?

Love to see some more, Lars Von trier, Lynch, and Tarkovsky.

[Scottie]

Today is the day. I am praying for more Wong Kar-Wai.

I've been rewatching his catalogue since yesterday and I somehow love his work even more than I previously thought.

[dsman71]

I also hope for Mulholland Drive ..Im having such a great time watching Twin Peaks, it made me hope for more Lynch. I also hope we get Thief of Bagdad and one of The Devil and Daniel Webster Fiend without a Face, Equinox or Carnival of Souls for an upgrade Im probably batting zero today but the anticipation is still fun

[I KEEL YOU]

I'm really hoping that Safe will get a december release. I never watched it, but it sounds very interesting. The OOP DVD costs a fortune on Amazon and I would love for my first viewing experience to be in HD. Plus because it's Sony, it's certain to have one hell of a transfer, probably from a 4K source.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Shortly after Robin Williams died, I had a (sporadic) mini marathon of some of his movies, which included Insomnia (2002). Now, back when I saw it the first time, I really liked it, and it was cool seeing Williams in a drama/thriller. Rewatching it years later, I found the movie more just...fine, an above average thriller. A collection of good scenes in an otherwise generic, uninteresting narrative that didn't provide much tension. It felt like a TV movie. I'd put it at or near the bottom of Nolan's oeuvre I'd say.

Now I'm wondering if it's worth getting the Swedish film with Stellan Skarsgard. Is it just the same exact story with slightly better execution? Does it have tension and atmosphere and a more engaging narrative and more cinematic cinematography? Is it different in any significant way from Nolan's film?

Basically, I'm asking if it's a much better movie or not.

I found it more involving.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Now I'm wondering if it's worth getting the Swedish film with Stellan Skarsgard. Is it just the same exact story with slightly better execution? Does it have tension and atmosphere and a more engaging narrative and more cinematic cinematography? Is it different in any significant way from Nolan's film?

I think that the original Norwegian version of Insomnia works much better as a film noir, and as an examination of an antihero (Stellan Skarsgård's character). The story setting of the Norwegian film is surprisingly mundane compared to the landscapes in the remake, but this helps to put the emphasis on characters, especially in conjunction with the bright lighting.

The remake is a good film, but I think that it over-explains certain narrative details, whereas the original benefits from certain ambiguities about the lead character's background.

[shadedpain4]

My completely unrealistic December predictions:

Early Summer
Ugetsu
2046
Still The Water
WCP Volume 2
When a Woman Ascends The Stairs

[PowellPressburger]

My unrealistic Dec wish list also

Antonio Gaudi
Z
Mulholland Drive
Far From Heaven
Lust, Caution (NC-17 Uncut in 7.1)

+ Watership Down thanks MifuneFan!

[MifuneFan]

monthly predictions

Ikiru
Watership Down
Boy (1969)
Mulholland Drive
Thin Blue Line

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

My completely unrealistic December predictions:

Early Summer
Ugetsu
2046
Still The Water
WCP Volume 2
When a Woman Ascends The Stairs

That would be great. We have not had any Ozu this year! Ugh!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by iScottie

That would be great. We have not had any Ozu this year! Ugh!

Agreed, we definitely need more Ozu. They did skip out on Kurosawa movies in 2013, but then we got 2 in the first few months of 2014, so maybe that will happen with Ozu next year

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Agreed, we definitely need more Ozu. They did skip out on Kurosawa movies in 2013, but then we got 2 in the first few months of 2014, so maybe that will happen with Ozu next year

At least we got this release.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Agreed, we definitely need more Ozu. They did skip out on Kurosawa movies in 2013, but then we got 2 in the first few months of 2014, so maybe that will happen with Ozu next year

Let's hope.

I'm also really surprised that Criterion has not been putting out more Eclipse sets.

[Polaroid]

Amg its 15th today!

Originally Posted by iScottie

Let's hope.

I'm also really surprised that Criterion has not been putting out more Eclipse sets.

I have zero interest in the eclipse sets, if they were bluray i'd be a little more interested but I can get most films form eclipse sets on DVD in uk so not really fussed lol

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I have zero interest in the eclipse sets, if they were bluray i'd be a little more interested but I can get most films form eclipse sets on DVD in uk so not really fussed lol

Same here I don't care what they release in their eclispe sets any longer, I don't need grade A remasters but most of what I've seen of the DVDs could be great on BLU IMO. I am done spending money on specific DVDs at this point. classic TV shows etc are my exception.

[The Great Owl]

I hope that they announce Red Sun today.