The Criterion Collection

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by oyboe

Hear ya. The other thought was if he had an insurance claim.

Or it was his last day working at B&N and did something very bad.

[oyboe]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Or it was his last day working at B&N and did something very bad.

Or robbed your or Beta Man's house.

[depooter]

Is Lola Montes out of print on blu? Should I get it?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by oyboe

Or robbed your or Beta Man's house.

I actually don't own some of the things he has. So Beta better check his movies.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by depooter

Is Lola Montes out of print on blu? Should I get it?

None of the Ophuls films on Criterion are out of print....a good number of Bunuel titles are though.

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

hate to

here are my Criterion Purchases for the day. Not sure what to get tomorrow?

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I knew you had a lot....looks like you're running out of space.

Originally Posted by rkish

I have been considering this release...especially after reading the review about it on this site.

Target has the digibook for $19.99 and it comes with an exclusive... "Limited edition includes 24-page book with rare photos and more."

It's a wonderful release and we are being treated with wonderful Blu-rays such as "Toy Story 3", "Back to the Future set" and now "Sound of Music", etc. But I do recommend it and it gives me hope for upcoming 20th Century Fox releases with this new technology they are using (the ability to use and fix old damaged negatives that they weren't able to use a few years ago).

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Anyway, hope people are having a good Criterion night with what they purchased from the store and viewing right now.

As for me...watching something else right now

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[AmonTwin]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Lola Montes
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Pro-B

Thank you. Done. It seems like Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is agreed upon by most people.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by kndy

I knew you had a lot....looks like you're running out of space.

Will have to dive into another bookshelf eventually... i have 5 including this one of dvds and bds. this is my other shelf of blus... so far i keep the Criterion ones on that bookcase.

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I do have a filing system but not much of one. I usually always break them down by studio... however the Digibooks I keep together usually and the slipcovers are usually together somehow.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Will have to dive into another bookshelf eventually... i have 5 including this one of dvds and bds. this is my other shelf of blus... so far i keep the Criterion ones on that bookcase.

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I do have a filing system but not much of one. I usually always break them down by studio... however the Digibooks I keep together usually and the slipcovers are usually together somehow.

I feel your pain! Hehe... Last week I had to change things up with my shelf using a thicker wood to accommodate my Criterions and such. I wish I was good with building things and just build my own shelves and make it look modern but I lack the patience. Hehe...

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by kndy

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Just know, you just made about 2 pages of posts in the morning by posting that.

[greekak229]

That is one beautiful release right there. Can't wait.

[catch_33]

Just watched Tati's Playtime for the first time, and wow. Now has the privilege of being one of my favourite films that I'm sure will garner further appreciation on repeated viewings.

As already spoken about to death, the set design and choreography are mindblowing. Even from the opening sequence at the airport I was completely awe struck. Just by employing simple, wide camera angles, Tati manages to encompass a multitude of personalities and ongoings, and presents so much energy and action, all within the frame. The shift from commentary on alienation in a modern, streamlined world of the office building to the joyous spontaneity and chance of the human spirit in the restaurant sequence is totally seamless and a pleasure to watch.

Tati as the oblivious observer works so well, and due to the elaborate and overwhelming set design, allows the audience to feel the claustrophobic effect of modernization and bureaucracy. God damn it was good, I can only imagine what it would have been like to view in 70mm. The print on the Criterion blu was the closest I'm going to get perhaps, but wow, what a film.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by catch_33

Just watched Tati's Playtime for the first time, and wow. Now has the privilege of being one of my favourite films that I'm sure will garner further appreciation on repeated viewings.

As already spoken about to death, the set design and choreography are mindblowing. Even from the opening sequence at the airport I was completely awe struck. Just by employing simple, wide camera angles, Tati manages to encompass a multitude of personalities and ongoings, and presents so much energy and action, all within the frame. The shift from commentary on alienation in a modern, streamlined world of the office building to the joyous spontaneity and chance of the human spirit in the restaurant sequence is totally seamless and a pleasure to watch.

Tati as the oblivious observer works so well, and due to the elaborate and overwhelming set design, allows the audience to feel the claustrophobic effect of modernization and bureaucracy. God damn it was good, I can only imagine what it would have been like to view in 70mm. The print on the Criterion blu was the closest I'm going to get perhaps, but wow, what a film.

For fans of Tati...there is an animated feature being released in the US on December 25 by Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville) based on a screenplay by Jacques Tati...

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-f...lusionist.html

I'm a big animation fan and already own "Triplets" on DVD...I'll be curious to see how this is received and if it'll be as good as "Triplets".

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by rkish

I have been considering this release...especially after reading the review about it on this site.

Target has the digibook for $19.99 and it comes with an exclusive... "Limited edition includes 24-page book with rare photos and more."

I should have my copy this week. Really looking forward to this as I haven't seen it since I was a kid.

REALLY REALLY hope Warner Bros. does this kind of job with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN which is one of my 10 favorite films I've ever seen.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by bugsy_pal

I wish Criterion had more noir in the collection...

They have quite a few... just not on blu-ray.

Criterion noir releases

CC

[ShellOilJunior]

A Hollywood 40's and 50's noir set would be incredible. Obviously films like Sunset Blvd., Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity would not be part of it (studio would never license those) but a set with films like IN A LONELY PLACE, NIGHTMARE ALLEY, THE GLASS KEY, THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI, THE BIG HEAT, etc--- would be awesome.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I should have my copy this week. Really looking forward to this as I haven't seen it since I was a kid.

REALLY REALLY hope Warner Bros. does this kind of job with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN which is one of my 10 favorite films I've ever seen.

They have a $2.00 coup for it on coupons.com. If Target will take it, then it's $17.99...hard to resist that.

http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/I...id=iq37&nid=10

[italy12]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Just Grabbed for the B&N Sale.
Charade
Everlasting Moments
Last Year at Marienbad
Paths of Glory
Seven Samurai

You will absolutely love Charade!!! And Everlasting Moments!

And Paths of Glory!! And Seven Samurai!!!

You will love Last Year at Marienbad!!!

I was only going to write that you'd love Charade, since that is one of my favs that has been ported over to BD, but the rest are awesome just the same!!

Enjoy your viewing!! Looking forward to your mini-reviews!

[italy12]

Originally Posted by rkish

For fans of Tati...there is an animated feature being released in the US on December 25 by Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville) based on a screenplay by Jacques Tati...

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-f...lusionist.html

I'm a big animation fan and already own "Triplets" on DVD...I'll be curious to see how this is received and if it'll be as good as "Triplets".

I absolutely loved "Triplets"!! That is one animated title I wish CC would get its hands on!

[bugsy_pal]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Do you have the Nikkatsu noir eclipse set?

Nope - don't have that yet. It's an intriguing area of investigation that will no doubt lure me in at some point.

I recently picked up the 2-disc version of The Killers, which strangely seems to be out-of-print according to most online sellers. Great to have the two versions together. I haven't seen Ace in the Hole - it's a must-get for me, as I am also a fan of Billy Wilder. I've also gotta catch up on the Jules Dassin noirs - a grave oversight on my part.

ccfixx - thanks for that link. There are quite a few, to be sure, and I have a reasonable number of them. I always like to see more - although perhaps there aren't that many outstanding American noirs yet to be brought to digital disc... as ShellOil says, A criterion set of 40s/50s US noir would be something special - on bluray of course. It would be great to see some of the classic films that are public domain get great transfers, eg. D.O.A.

[deadkidsean]

Originally Posted by rkish

Same here...a big Jarmusch fan as well. It's a fun little film!

Two questions: Favorite in the Collection and favorite out of?