The Criterion Collection

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Well, since the phantom pages have outed the new releases, the remaining question is what previously released film will get a blu-ray upgrade? My pick would be for The Lady Eve, but if going with a film that already has a region b release, then Pickup on South Street or Magnificent Obsession would both make me very happy.

oh, i wanted to ask why there weren't phantom pages for a 5th release.
hadn't thought that it could be an upgrade!
I'd hope then for one of these:

Magnificent obsession
Written on the wind
Summertime
The last Emperor (new 4k restoration)

[mja345]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

Well, basketball skills had to do a lot with choosing the main actor for Drive, He Said. In the behind the scenes featurette on the disc, Nicholson mentions that he even had several pro NBA players audition for the role. In the end, I guess he settled for a sweet spot and chose someone who could both play basketball and act well enough.

But it is sloppy and has some amateurish mistakes. I've noticed one very poor edit in one of the early scenes where the teacher successfully tries to get imprisoned with his students yet in the next cut he is shown outside of the mini prison area.

What I remember about The King of Marvin Gardens the most is how it stands out in Jack Nicholson's filmography since he plays a very quiet and introverted character compared to most of his other roles.

I'd forgotten that basketball skills played a part in the choosing of the lead actor. I watched the extras about a year and a half ago. The basketball scenes in that are done expertly, that's for sure. Nicholson is very toned down in "Marvin Gardens". Kind of reminds me of Pacino's early performances before he entered his "Huaaaaaaahhhh", way over the top Pacino roles that started with "Scarface".

[ShellOilJunior]

Amazon must know something. Boyhood has been ridiculously cheap of late. I think it was $4.99 at one point.

[kuro_sawa]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Well, since the phantom pages have outed the new releases, the remaining question is what previously released film will get a blu-ray upgrade? My pick would be for The Lady Eve, but if going with a film that already has a region b release, then Pickup on South Street or Magnificent Obsession would both make me very happy.

I'm curious as to why they're waiting on Pickup. It seemed 'A Fuller Life' was being talked about months ago as an extra, as well as Fuller's daughter having a phantom page pop up seemingly in relation to her doc. I can tell from my MoC blu ray (that looks marvelous) that the restoration of Pickup is ready to go, so I wonder what gives?

[Majin Blu]

Originally Posted by monorail91

The phantom pages kind of spoil the fun, eh? Excited about Boyhood though.

My wish list for today's announcements --

New spines:

-Angels in America
-Un borghese piccolo piccolo (An Average Little Man)
-Captain EO
-Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
-Evita
-Forget Me Not
-Hedwig and the Angry Inch
-Madonna concert films (especially the Blond Ambition Tour). I know, long shot!
-Mildred Pierce
-Mommie Dearest
-Ordinary People
-A Place in the Sun
-Repeat Performance
-Simon Killer
-Suddenly, Last Summer
-The Tenant
-Two Women
-The Woman in Question

Plus upgrades for:

-Bicycle Thieves
-I Vitelloni
-The Lady Eve
-Mala Noche
-Summertime
-Written on the Wind

I would like that one very much!

[joie]

Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

[...]Maybe Criterion is playing us and putting up phantom, phantom pages.

https://www.criterion.com/people/120836-sergio-leone

[Snicket]

Announcements coming tomorrow.

[kuro_sawa]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Announcements coming tomorrow.

Yep, from Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/676816480114200576

"We're making a list, and checking it twice – our March 2016 titles will be announced tomorrow!"

[themp3000]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Announcements coming tomorrow.

At least they had the courtesy of letting us know instead of making us wait all day and not end up coming. But people still going to complain.

[Majin Blu]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Announcements coming tomorrow.

Pet Sematary: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! - YouTube

hahaha

[Scottie]

They've found out my secrets and are making you all suffer as a result.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by iScottie

They've found out my secrets and are making you all suffer as a result.

they're changing their releases!

[ShellOilJunior]

They should just wait until 12/17 to announce.

[shadedpain4]

I just ordered the 2nd Hiroshi Shimizu dvd set from Japan, so if a 2nd eclipse set of his films is announced tomorrow, you're welcome.

Of course I doubt that happens. Something tells me the first Shimizu eclipse set isn't a big seller.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by iScottie

They've found out my secrets and are making you all suffer as a result.

Someone's getting coal for xmas

[Fabs]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I just ordered the 2nd Hiroshi Shimizu dvd set from Japan, so if a 2nd eclipse set of his films is announced tomorrow, you're welcome.

Of course I doubt that happens. Something tells me the first Shimizu eclipse set isn't a big seller.

I doubt the Silent Naruse set was either. That's a decision that still baffles myself.

[The Great Owl]

If the phantom pages are any indication, then nothing quickens my pulse so far.

This is not necessarily a bad thing.

These days, with my still-unwatched stack of Blu-rays and with the upcoming announcements from the likes of Kino Lorber or Arrow, I'm always oddly relieved when monthly announcements for any given studio do not feature anything that intrigues me.

[PipesDonatello]

Originally Posted by joie

https://www.criterion.com/people/120836-sergio-leone

I'd be all for a nice upgrade of Duck, You Sucker. Not too impressed with MGM's wobbly transfer.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

I'd be all for a nice upgrade of Duck, You Sucker. Not too impressed with MGM's wobbly transfer.

Only marginally related, but I just bought a December 26 ticket to the 70mm Roadshow of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight. I'm pretty fired up about that.

[Scottie]

Does anyone know if Burroughs: The Movie will be available to stream on Amazon, Hulu, iTunes, Netflix, or some other website?