The Criterion Collection

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

People would complain that the instructions to build the shelves were a leaflet instead of a booklet.

Haha this made me chuckle.

On a different subject, I was pleasantly surprised to find Vintage Stock/Movie Trading Company are about $10 cheaper per Criterion title compared to Barnes and Noble. I picked up 'The Great Dictator' for a Super Nintendo and $2 lol.

[buffetfroid]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I just watched the Palm Beach Story disc. Grade A movie, lovely transfer and solid extras. I particularly enjoyed the 20-minute chat with Screwball expert James Harvey. It was the first time I'd seen the film, and it's a lot more "out there" than I ever expected, it's a truly strange film.

It might be my favorite Sturges for that reason. Love the ending.

[Mansinthe]

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[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

People would complain that the instructions to build the shelves were a leaflet instead of a booklet.

[pro-bassoonist]

Don't Look Now Blu-ray REVIEW





Have a great week everyone.

Pro-B

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by EricJ

Nonsense, Woody Allen HATES home theater.
He tries to create worlds where revival theaters still exist in NY. (Or Europe.)

I wasn't referring to the subject, genius, but rather to the syntax.

[bwdowiak]

Had what I considered a dumb thought, only to confirm that I was on to something… The River is in English and not in French. Also very cool that it was shot on location in India. Black Narcissus, while a wonderful movie, was not. Just read in Pro-B’s review of the French release that Renoir spoke with Satyajit Ray about shooting locations in Calcutta and worked with who would later become Ray’s cinematographer. Very much looking forward to this one on blu!

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Had what I considered a dumb thought, only to confirm that I was on to something… The River is in English and not in French. Also very cool that it was shot on location in India. Black Narcissus, while a wonderful movie, was not. Just read in Pro-B’s review of the French release that Renoir spoke with Satyajit Ray about shooting locations in Calcutta and worked with who would later become Ray’s cinematographer. Very much looking forward to this one on blu!

Michael Powell was adamant about not shooting Black Narcissus on location. He feared a film composed of on-location and studio sequences would not have the same consistent look to them. The fim's art direction and set design is beyond praise. They don't make 'em like that any more.

I think you'll love The River. It's a beautiful film.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by sc1957

Small but obvious typo:
Don't Loon Now, Looking Back - in this featurette...

Freudian slip for Donald Sutherland's character?

[tisdivine]

Just watched Sword of Doom and all I can say is WOW! Ill admit I love samurai films but this was just beautiful. Without giving spoilers the snow fight and the final twenty minutes will be with me for quite awhile. Should be required viewing.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

Just watched Sword of Doom and all I can say is WOW! Ill admit I love samurai films but this was just beautiful. Without giving spoilers the snow fight and the final twenty minutes will be with me for quite awhile. Should be required viewing.

Would you recommend it to people who are newish or not a HUGE fan of samurai films?

I started the Zatoichi set and have loved it though!

[Hullabaloo]

Any news on the extended edition of Blue Is the Warmest Color? Anyone...? Can't seem to find anything on it.

[The Great Owl]

Oh man...

I just paid more than most sane people would for a "Used - Very Good" copy of the Criterion Blu-ray of The Man Who Fell to Earth.

I've been rediscovering my collection of David Bowie CDs, and I recently purchased his new three-disc anthology, Nothing Has Changed. The new anthology is pretty sharp, because the songs are in reverse chronological order, and, as such, it presents a surprisingly fresh way to look at his career output.

I've seen the Criterion DVD of this Nicholas Roeg movie, and I liked it quite a bit, but found the upgrade costs too much for the Blu-ray, since I started collecting the new format after it had already gone out of print.

$80 after all of the associated costs. That's the most that I've ever spent on a single movie (five dollars more than I spent on the Criterion Blu-ray of The Third Man). The third-party seller has perfect sale ratings across the board, though, so that's cool, and I know that I'll be satisfied.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Oh man...

I just paid more than most sane people would for a "Used - Very Good" copy of the Criterion Blu-ray of The Man Who Fell to Earth.

I've been rediscovering my collection of David Bowie CDs, and I recently purchased his new three-disc anthology, Nothing Has Changed. The new anthology is pretty sharp, because the songs are in reverse chronological order, and, as such, it presents a surprisingly fresh way to look at his career output.

I've seen the Criterion DVD of this Nicholas Roeg movie, and I liked it quite a bit, but found the upgrade costs too much for the Blu-ray, since I started collecting the new format after it had already gone out of print.

$80 after all of the associated costs. That's the most that I've ever spent on a single movie (five dollars more than I spent on the Criterion Blu-ray of The Third Man). The third-party seller has perfect sale ratings across the board, though, so that's cool, and I know that I'll be satisfied.

Enjoy ! Makes a nice double feature with Under The Skin :P

Its always nice having a big treat though, and some may seem its silly paying that much for a film - but if you are passionate then why not!

I managed to get another copy of Last Year at Marianbad + Plastic case for £40

Originally Posted by Hullabaloo

Any news on the extended edition of Blue Is the Warmest Color? Anyone...? Can't seem to find anything on it.

Nothing yet sadly - I am really eager to get this release, I am glad I gave in and bought the current release though, was like £10 for the bluray so cant complain. I hope the new release is the rumoured extended cut though, that was my main fault with the film.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Hullabaloo

Any news on the extended edition of Blue Is the Warmest Color? Anyone...? Can't seem to find anything on it.

No news other than it's still coming eventually.

[spargs]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Oh man...

I just paid more than most sane people would for a "Used - Very Good" copy of the Criterion Blu-ray of The Man Who Fell to Earth.

I've been rediscovering my collection of David Bowie CDs, and I recently purchased his new three-disc anthology, Nothing Has Changed. The new anthology is pretty sharp, because the songs are in reverse chronological order, and, as such, it presents a surprisingly fresh way to look at his career output.

I've seen the Criterion DVD of this Nicholas Roeg movie, and I liked it quite a bit, but found the upgrade costs too much for the Blu-ray, since I started collecting the new format after it had already gone out of print.

$80 after all of the associated costs. That's the most that I've ever spent on a single movie (five dollars more than I spent on the Criterion Blu-ray of The Third Man). The third-party seller has perfect sale ratings across the board, though, so that's cool, and I know that I'll be satisfied.

Congrats on your purchase, Owl! Did you get the original digipak, or the replacement case version? I myself bought it used on ebay after it had gone OOP - the seller in my case had both the digipak and the replacement case with artwork included in the auction.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by spargs

Congrats on your purchase, Owl! Did you get the original digipak, or the replacement case version? I myself bought it used on ebay after it had gone OOP - the seller in my case had both the digipak and the replacement case with artwork included in the auction.

I managed to find a copy of the plastic case so I have both now it's nice having them both

Im not keen on the style of digipak though, same for LYAM (just the slip in sleeve style) - but it does look nice though!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by spargs

Congrats on your purchase, Owl! Did you get the original digipak, or the replacement case version? I myself bought it used on ebay after it had gone OOP - the seller in my case had both the digipak and the replacement case with artwork included in the auction.

Just the digipak, to the best of my knowledge. I'll probably do the same thing that I did for The Third Man, and keep the disc and booklet housed in an empty plastic Criterion case while the actual digipak is kept in a safe place.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Just the digipak, to the best of my knowledge. I'll probably do the same thing that I did for The Third Man, and keep the disc and booklet housed in an empty plastic Criterion case while the actual digipak is kept in a safe place.

Thats what I have done The digipak is so nice though, but i was so scared i'd drop it or damage it, Plus i keep it separate from my other digipaks so it doesn't get worn pulling it off shelf (same for LYAM).

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Just the digipak, to the best of my knowledge. I'll probably do the same thing that I did for The Third Man, and keep the disc and booklet housed in an empty plastic Criterion case while the actual digipak is kept in a safe place.

the Italian disc is around 10€ ..