The Criterion Collection

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by kndy

Curious what titles will be your prime purchases for this upcoming sale. I'm definitely not going crazy like last November (spent nearly 2K). This time around will stay under $200. If anything, the only titles I really want is the Von Sternberg, Modern Times, the Thin Red Line, Crumb and Night of the Hunter. Possibly for Eclipse, I still need to get the Bergman, Allan King, Sacha Guitry and George Bernard Shaw. But that's pretty much it. Still going back and forth on the Renoir "Stage & Spectacle" set.

Just:

Night of The Hunter blu
Rohmer set (which has been long due for me)
and either the Allan King Eclipse or a combo of Hausu/Paths of Glory/Modern Times (maybe).

After the sale, can't wait for the BBS set. I already got the Von Sternberg silents when they were $40 in early Sept, so glad that is out of the way.

[greekak229]

Antichrist, Night of the Hunter, Modern Times, and maybe one or two older Criterion releases like Paris, Texas is what I'm aiming to get.

[alen_shime]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Just:

Night of The Hunter blu
Rohmer set (which has been long due for me)
and either the Allan King Eclipse or a combo of Hausu/Paths of Glory/Modern Times (maybe).

After the sale, can't wait for the BBS set. I already got the Von Sternberg silents when they were $40 in early Sept, so glad that is out of the way.

You've mentioned the Rohmer set, I was looking for some Criterion DVD Boxsets to buy, but I'm still sceptical when it comes to buying DVDs. Is this doubt reasonable?

[keldons]

Thin Red Line is seriously all I can afford right now.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I would watch in order. But Docks is my fav, then Underworld, then Last Command. But all are good, so you won't be sad if you end up buying the set.

I stopped by B & N a short while ago and had them hold (3) BD titles that they had in stock (Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Charade, and Vivre sa vie). Still thinking about the Godard title...we'll see CG.

Got the Nov.16 titles already ordered and will buy Sherlock Jr. as well that day.

I ordered a copy of "3 Silents" to play it safe (might take a week or so to get to the store), but will be watching "The Docks of New York" later tonight.

I'll place "Underworld' next up on my queue...thanks guys!

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

You've mentioned the Rohmer set, I was looking for some Criterion DVD Boxsets to buy, but I'm still sceptical when it comes to buying DVDs. Is this doubt reasonable?

Well as someone who still buys dvds as much as anything, I would say buy whatever you want.

But I highly doubt a boxset like that will be out on blu-ray anytime soon, so I think you'll be safe. If you need opinions, just list some you are thinking about and we'll TRY to tell you based on opinions if they MIGHT be up for a blu upgrade.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

You've mentioned the Rohmer set, I was looking for some Criterion DVD Boxsets to buy, but I'm still sceptical when it comes to buying DVDs. Is this doubt reasonable?

Rather doubtful.

[alen_shime]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Well as someone who still buys dvds as much as anything, I would say buy whatever you want.

But I highly doubt a boxset like that will be out on blu-ray anytime soon, so I think you'll be safe. If you need opinions, just list some you are thinking about and we'll TRY to tell you based on opinions if they MIGHT be up for a blu upgrade.

Well here's the list of the DVDs I was considering to buy:

Berlin Alexanderplatz
Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa
Pigs, Pimps & Prostitutes: 3 Films by Shohei Imamura
Three Films by Hiroshi Teshigahara
Eisenstein: The Sound Years

and I'm considering buying Made in USA, 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her (I'm a huge Godard fan), Slacker, Two-Lane Blacktop, and Vampyr (a huge Dreyer fan too) on DVD

[Icemouth]

There is absolutely no way Berlin Alexanderplatz will ever be on Blu-Ray for a ton of reasons.

[alen_shime]

Originally Posted by Icemouth

There is absolutely no way Berlin Alexanderplatz will ever be on Blu-Ray for a ton of reasons.

I thought so, the same goes for the Pedro Costa movies (shot on location with natural lightning), and if Eisenstein gets a release it wouldn't be much of an improvement. That's the reason I've bought Rossellini's War Trilogy and the 3 movies by von Sternberg.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

Well here's the list of the DVDs I was considering to buy:

Berlin Alexanderplatz
Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa
Pigs, Pimps & Prostitutes: 3 Films by Shohei Imamura
Three Films by Hiroshi Teshigahara
Eisenstein: The Sound Years

and I'm considering buying Made in USA, 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her (I'm a huge Godard fan), Slacker, Two-Lane Blacktop, and Vampyr (a huge Dreyer fan too) on DVD

I say your safe for all of those sets (I want that Costa set too) but maybe an outside chance for those Eisenstein films to be on blu. Made in USA & 2 or 3 Things should be very safe.

Things like Two-Lane Blacktop and Vampyr (while I say get them), they could very well become blu upgrades in a year or 2.

[rkish]

Hey CG...on The Docks of New York. Which score would you suggest? The Robert Israel score or the other one?

[jcs913]

So, my netflix copy of Hausu came yesterday and I had a jolly ole' time watching it last night. I had not seen the film in a while, so was a little excited. After viewing it again, I am honestly glad it will not be a title I will pick up at the B&N sale. I just cannot bring myself to understand why I would watch it again and again. It's a great little film, but I think it just falls into that category. Anyone think differently about the rewatch on it, considering all the releases this year?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rkish

Hey CG...on The Docks of New York. Which score would you suggest? The Robert Israel score or the other one?

I have only watched it with the Israel score.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

I just finished watching House. Interesting, quirky little film. I liked the randomness of the camera angles, and things popping in and out of frames. I appreciated the strangeness. Having said that, it's not a film I would want to see again anytime soon. It's just not my cup of tea.

I watched it last night for the first time as well. I may need to re-visit it soon as I was very tired at 10 pm when I started it, and may have missed some stuff. It was very interesting, and I thought it was hilarious at how cheesy the beginning was.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by kndy

Curious what titles will be your prime purchases for this upcoming sale. I'm definitely not going crazy like last November (spent nearly 2K). This time around will stay under $200. If anything, the only titles I really want is the Von Sternberg, Modern Times, the Thin Red Line, Crumb and Night of the Hunter. Possibly for Eclipse, I still need to get the Bergman, Allan King, Sacha Guitry and George Bernard Shaw. But that's pretty much it. Still going back and forth on the Renoir "Stage & Spectacle" set.

Already pre-ordered the 3 single November titles (BBS box coming from Family Video), and I plan on picking up Kagemusha, Summer Hours, and Black Orpheus to finally complete my collection!

[jhiggy23]

For me:


Breathless
Seven Samurai
Paris, Texas
Red Desert
Thin Red Line
El Norte
Night of the Hunter



debating about A Christmas Tale and Modern Times.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

You've mentioned the Rohmer set, I was looking for some Criterion DVD Boxsets to buy, but I'm still sceptical when it comes to buying DVDs. Is this doubt reasonable?

The Rohmer set is among my top sets to buy but I recommend it for those who love films with intelligent conversations. Also, the set includes the short film collaboration between Rohmer and Godard and more. But it comes down to if you appreciate films of the French New Wave and whether or not you are willing to wait and see if one or all of these films in this set will ever be released on Blu-ray. Don't limit yourself to great cinema just because it's not out on Blu-ray.

Originally Posted by alen_shime

Well here's the list of the DVDs I was considering to buy:

Berlin Alexanderplatz
Letters from Fontainhas: Three Films by Pedro Costa
Pigs, Pimps & Prostitutes: 3 Films by Shohei Imamura
Three Films by Hiroshi Teshigahara
Eisenstein: The Sound Years

and I'm considering buying Made in USA, 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her (I'm a huge Godard fan), Slacker, Two-Lane Blacktop, and Vampyr (a huge Dreyer fan too) on DVD

"Berlin Alexanderplatz" is very good and this sale is probably the best time to pick up this set because it's quite expensive. For me, the "Eisenstein" set was a must-buy during the sale.

I personally feel that "Two-Lane Blacktop" is one of those titles that Criterion will release on Blu-ray, very cool DVD set though but I just have a feeling that this is one titlte that will be released on Blu. As for "Vampyr", another solid set...and actually scored this and the Arkadin set together for $24 on eBay (yeah, I was shocked the person was selling it for that much via buy it now only). As for "Made in USA" or "2 or 3 Things I Know About Her", personally...I would get this after you watched (or purchased) several of Godard's other earlier films.

[kndy]

You know...going through my list...I just realized these are titles I marked as possibly titles to get and for those who have these, please chime in if they are worth it:

ECLIPSE SERIES 12: Aki Kaurismaki's Proletariat Trilogy
ECLIPSE SERIES 14 - Rosselinie's History Films - Renaissance and Enlightment
ECLIPSE SERIES 17 - Nikkatsu Noir

CRITERION COLLECTION TITLES, I haven't yet purchased but considered:

- Yi Yi
- Ivan's Childhood
- Stranger than Paradise
- Night on Earth
- Sawdust and Tinsel
- Patriotism
- The Shop on Mainstreet
- The Firemen's Ball
- The Lovers
- Blast of Silence
- La Bete Humaine
- The Browning Version

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I've been trying to get "A Story of Floating Weeds/Floating Weeds" from this sale and still doesn't show on B&N as available.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by kndy

You know...going through my list...I just realized these are titles I marked as possibly titles to get and for those who have these, please chime in if they are worth it:

ECLIPSE SERIES 12: Aki Kaurismaki's Proletariat Trilogy
ECLIPSE SERIES 14 - Rosselinie's History Films - Renaissance and Enlightment
ECLIPSE SERIES 17 - Nikkatsu Noir

CRITERION COLLECTION TITLES, I haven't yet purchased but considered:

- Yi Yi
- Ivan's Childhood
- Stranger than Paradise
- Night on Earth
- Sawdust and Tinsel
- Patriotism
- The Shop on Mainstreet
- The Firemen's Ball
- The Lovers
- Blast of Silence
- La Bete Humaine
- The Browning Version

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I've been trying to get "A Story of Floating Weeds/Floating Weeds" from this sale and still doesn't show on B&N as available.

Blast of Silence I love. And The Lovers. Do you not have Elevator to the Gallows yet kndy? Sawdust and Tinsel is a buy if your a Bergman fan. I want that Nikkatsu Noir set as well some day.