The Criterion Collection

[belcherman]

Silly question time: Those of you who've purchased boxed sets, do you display them on the shelf with the closed end of the box showing or with the open end of the box showing and the spines exposed? An inquiring mind wants to know.

[BagheeraMcGee]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Silly question time: Those of you who've purchased boxed sets, do you display them on the shelf with the closed end of the box showing or with the open end of the box showing and the spines exposed? An inquiring mind wants to know.

I don't think it's a silly question. I display them with closed-end showing.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Silly question time: Those of you who've purchased boxed sets, do you display them on the shelf with the closed end of the box showing or with the open end of the box showing and the spines exposed? An inquiring mind wants to know.

I go spines exposed. Just like seeing the individual titles. I do this particularly because I want to know that "Drive, He Said"/"A Safe Place" double feature is always there for me in tough times.

[BagheeraMcGee]

Originally Posted by mja345

I go spines exposed. Just like seeing the individual titles. I do this particularly because I want to know that "Drive, He Said"/"A Safe Place" double feature is always there for me in tough times.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by mja345

I go spines exposed. Just like seeing the individual titles. I do this particularly because I want to know that "Drive, He Said"/"A Safe Place" double feature is always there for me in tough times.

I must be a weird duck as I've had the itch to revisit them.

[rocknblues81]

It's starting to look like I'm going to have to wait on 3:10 to Yuma, Days of Heaven and and Badlands. Oh well... I picked up 7 criterion's. That might due for now.

[dana martin]

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

[mja345]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I must be a weird duck as I've had the itch to revisit them.

I don't mind "Drive, He Said" that much. I've seen it twice and it's not very good, but there are some decent elements to that movie. The performances of the two leads (the basketball player and his roommate) are a real problem. Bruce Dern is excellent though as always and the film has some interesting statements about the 60s social movements. I wish Nicholson could have acted in it in some capacity. I know that the lead actor needed to be decent at basketball, but his performance is pretty awful. I watched the movie "Bachelor Party" with Tom Hanks and I noticed his brother is played by the lead in "Drive, He Said". Only other time I've seen him.

I've watched "A Safe Place" twice and it didn't improve for me on the second viewing. Not a fan of Henry Jaglom's films at all. "Tracks" with Dennis Hopper is alright, but still manages to incorporate moments of Jaglom cringiness. Jaglom always makes me think, "What if Woody Allen really sucked and had no comedic sense?" Then, he would be Henry Jaglom. I love Woody, but Jaglom is kind of what Woody would be if he didn't have a lot of talent.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by fdm

I've just seen bits of it a long time ago when it was originally aired on public television. Need to change that.

Well, make sure you're ready. It's one of those experiences you never forget.

[pro-bassoonist]

NOTE

Hello guys,

Here's an official confirmation that the new street date for MCCABE & MRS. MILLER will be October 11, 2016.

Pro-B

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Silly question time: Those of you who've purchased boxed sets, do you display them on the shelf with the closed end of the box showing or with the open end of the box showing and the spines exposed? An inquiring mind wants to know.

Closed end of the box showing. No particular reason other than I prefer the way it looks.

Originally Posted by mja345

I don't mind "Drive, He Said" that much. I've seen it twice and it's not very good, but there are some decent elements to that movie. The performances of the two leads (the basketball player and his roommate) are a real problem. Bruce Dern is excellent though as always and the film has some interesting statements about the 60s social movements. I wish Nicholson could have acted in it in some capacity. I know that the lead actor needed to be decent at basketball, but his performance is pretty awful. I watched the movie "Bachelor Party" with Tom Hanks and I noticed his brother is played by the lead in "Drive, He Said". Only other time I've seen him.

Ah, well technically he does. Take a close look during the draft sequence, you can see him in the back row with a beard and glasses kind of squirming and acting restless in his seat.

Originally Posted by mja345

I've watched "A Safe Place" twice and it didn't improve for me on the second viewing. Not a fan of Henry Jaglom's films at all. "Tracks" with Dennis Hopper is alright, but still manages to incorporate moments of Jaglom cringiness. Jaglom always makes me think, "What if Woody Allen really sucked and had no comedic sense?" Then, he would be Henry Jaglom. I love Woody, but Jaglom is kind of what Woody would be if he didn't have a lot of talent.

I agree with this assessment of Jaglom. I've seen a few of his films and they've all been awful. The only thing I like about A Safe Place is seeing the lovely Gwen Welles in a couple of scenes. I loved her in Nashville as Sueleen Gay and this is the only other thing I've ever seen her in.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Silly question time: Those of you who've purchased boxed sets, do you display them on the shelf with the closed end of the box showing or with the open end of the box showing and the spines exposed? An inquiring mind wants to know.

If the box has a spine number, I leave the open end out until I'm finished with all the discs, then I turn it around and put the closed end out. If the box doesn't have a spine number (America Lost and Found) I leave the open end out.

[Gusto-Guus]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

NOTE

Hello guys,

Here's an official confirmation that the new street date for MCCABE & MRS. MILLER will be October 11, 2016.

Pro-B

Amazon sent me a message about it this morning.


Any reason for the delay? I figure they spotted a screw up that'll take time to fix, but still, I wonder what it is...

[Rizor]

With the B&N Criterion sale winding down, can anyone make recommendations? Here's a list of titles I do not already own. I've seen a couple of these, but are there any titles here that anyone is really passionate about or feel is an overlooked gem in cinema history? Thanks!

¡Alambrista!
3 Women
And Everything Is Going Fine
Ballad of Narayama, The
Big City, The
Black Moon
Black Orpheus
Blob, The
Blue Is the Warmest Color
Brood, The
Burroughs: The Movie
by Brakhage: an Anthology
Carnival of Souls
Charulata
Christmas Tale, A
Chronicle of a Summer
Complete Monterey Pop Festival, The
Confession, The
Crumb
Design for Living
Downhill Racer
Eating Raoul
El Norte
Fish Tank
Forgiveness of Blood, The
Freshman, The
Gate of Hell
George Washington
Gray's Anatomy
Grey Gardens
Hearts and Minds
Hollis Frampton Odyssey, A
Honeymoon Killers, The
Insignificance
Island of Lost Souls
Jellyfish Eyes
Jubal
Kagemusha
Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates, The
King of the Hill
Kuroneko
La chienne
La Ciénaga
La vie de bohème
Le beau Serge
Le Havre
Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
Les cousins
Life During Wartime
Lonesome
Long Day Closes, The
Lord of the Flies
Makioka Sisters, The
Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project
Master of the House
Merchant of Four Seasons, The
Mikado, The
Ministry of Fear
Mister Johnson
Moment of Truth, The
Music Room, The
My Winnipeg
Naked Island, The
Naked Kiss, The
Night and the City
Organizer, The
Orpheus
People on Sunday
Pierre Étaix
Pina
Poem Is a Naked Person, A
Repo Man
Ride with the Devil
Riot in Cell Block 11
Rose, The
Secret Sunshine
Senso
Shock Corridor
Shooting, The / Ride in the Whirlwind
Slacker
Something Wild
Speedy
State of Siege
Still Walking
Summer Hours
Summer Interlude
Sundays and Cybele
Sweetie
Thin Blue Line, The
Things to Come
Three Outlaw Samurai
Times of Harvey Milk, The
Tiny Furniture
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
Vernon, Florida
War Room, The
Weekend
White Material
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zazie dans le métro

[malakaheso]

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-r...ht_blu-ray.htm

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by Rizor

With the B&N Criterion sale winding down, can anyone make recommendations? Here's a list of titles I do not already own. I've seen a couple of these, but are there any titles here that anyone is really passionate about or feel is an overlooked gem in cinema history? Thanks!

[Show spoiler]¡Alambrista!
3 Women
And Everything Is Going Fine
Ballad of Narayama, The
Big City, The
Black Moon
Black Orpheus
Blob, The
Blue Is the Warmest Color
Brood, The
Burroughs: The Movie
by Brakhage: an Anthology
Carnival of Souls
Charulata
Christmas Tale, A
Chronicle of a Summer
Complete Monterey Pop Festival, The
Confession, The
Crumb
Design for Living
Downhill Racer
Eating Raoul
El Norte
Fish Tank
Forgiveness of Blood, The
Freshman, The
Gate of Hell
George Washington
Gray's Anatomy
Grey Gardens
Hearts and Minds
Hollis Frampton Odyssey, A
Honeymoon Killers, The
Insignificance
Island of Lost Souls
Jellyfish Eyes
Jubal
Kagemusha
Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates, The
King of the Hill
Kuroneko
La chienne
La Ciénaga
La vie de bohème
Le beau Serge
Le Havre
Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
Les cousins
Life During Wartime
Lonesome
Long Day Closes, The
Lord of the Flies
Makioka Sisters, The
Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project
Master of the House
Merchant of Four Seasons, The
Mikado, The
Ministry of Fear
Mister Johnson
Moment of Truth, The
Music Room, The
My Winnipeg
Naked Island, The
Naked Kiss, The
Night and the City
Organizer, The
Orpheus
People on Sunday
Pierre Étaix
Pina
Poem Is a Naked Person, A
Repo Man
Ride with the Devil
Riot in Cell Block 11
Rose, The
Secret Sunshine
Senso
Shock Corridor
Shooting, The / Ride in the Whirlwind
Slacker
Something Wild
Speedy
State of Siege
Still Walking
Summer Hours
Summer Interlude
Sundays and Cybele
Sweetie
Thin Blue Line, The
Things to Come
Three Outlaw Samurai
Times of Harvey Milk, The
Tiny Furniture
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
Vernon, Florida
War Room, The
Weekend
White Material
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zazie dans le métro

Wow thats a lot of titles to choose from, if I had to narrow it down to 10 my picks would be:

The Big City: I guess you already seen the Apu Trilogy? this is a no brainer if you enjoyed those, personally my favorite Ray film.
Night and the City: One of my favorites film noir films.
The Organizer: More drama than the typical Italian comedy, but it balances it well, it also has a smaller price tag.
The Thin Blue Line: Easily one of the best documentaries I have seen.
Black Orpheus: One of the greatest soundtracks in the collection.
The Naked Island: While not silent, it plays almost like one, with a great musical score.
Fish Tank: Well it has Michael Fassbender, the girl is amazing too.
Summer Hours: Such a great family drama, with a very relatable story.
The Music Room: just because... More Ray is always welcome.
Lonesome: Again with the silent's you can't miss this if you are fan of something like Sunrise (1927)

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Rizor

With the B&N Criterion sale winding down, can anyone make recommendations? Here's a list of titles I do not already own. I've seen a couple of these, but are there any titles here that anyone is really passionate about or feel is an overlooked gem in cinema history? Thanks!

¡Alambrista!
3 Women
And Everything Is Going Fine
Ballad of Narayama, The
Big City, The
Black Moon
Black Orpheus
Blob, The
Blue Is the Warmest Color
Brood, The
Burroughs: The Movie
by Brakhage: an Anthology
Carnival of Souls
Charulata
Christmas Tale, A
Chronicle of a Summer
Complete Monterey Pop Festival, The
Confession, The
Crumb
Design for Living
Downhill Racer
Eating Raoul
El Norte
Fish Tank
Forgiveness of Blood, The
Freshman, The
Gate of Hell
George Washington
Gray's Anatomy
Grey Gardens
Hearts and Minds
Hollis Frampton Odyssey, A
Honeymoon Killers, The
Insignificance
Island of Lost Souls
Jellyfish Eyes
Jubal
Kagemusha
Kennedy Films of Robert Drew & Associates, The
King of the Hill
Kuroneko
La chienne
La Ciénaga
La vie de bohème
Le beau Serge
Le Havre
Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
Les cousins
Life During Wartime
Lonesome
Long Day Closes, The
Lord of the Flies
Makioka Sisters, The
Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project
Master of the House
Merchant of Four Seasons, The
Mikado, The
Ministry of Fear
Mister Johnson
Moment of Truth, The
Music Room, The
My Winnipeg
Naked Island, The
Naked Kiss, The
Night and the City
Organizer, The
Orpheus
People on Sunday
Pierre Étaix
Pina
Poem Is a Naked Person, A
Repo Man
Ride with the Devil
Riot in Cell Block 11
Rose, The
Secret Sunshine
Senso
Shock Corridor
Shooting, The / Ride in the Whirlwind
Slacker
Something Wild
Speedy
State of Siege
Still Walking
Summer Hours
Summer Interlude
Sundays and Cybele
Sweetie
Thin Blue Line, The
Things to Come
Three Outlaw Samurai
Times of Harvey Milk, The
Tiny Furniture
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
Vernon, Florida
War Room, The
Weekend
White Material
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zazie dans le métro

3 Women is the best film in that entire list with The Night and the City also being a must have.

[Scottie]

I rewatched Three Colors over the past couple of nights. Has a greater trilogy ever been made?

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by Rizor

With the B&N Criterion sale winding down, can anyone make recommendations? Here's a list of titles I do not already own. I've seen a couple of these, but are there any titles here that anyone is really passionate about or feel is an overlooked gem in cinema history? Thanks!

Narrowing it down to ten, I would highly recommended:
3 Women
Crumb
Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project
Ministry of Fear
Music Room, The
Naked Kiss, The
Night and the City
Shock Corridor
Thin Blue Line, The
Weekend (Godard)

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by dana martin

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

I wish. But I tend to agree that it is Roma.