The Criterion Collection

[latehong]

Originally Posted by joy-division

Lavender hill mob & ladykillers?

An Alec Guinness Ealing boxset would be amazing

Yet Kino Lorber already released three essentials Guinness + Ealing comedies only recently, so...

[monorail91]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

I LOVE Pasolini. I have all of his films and novels. Much of his poetry, too.

Also, what's really interesting about Ferrara's film of "Pasolini" is, it has not only Dafoe playing Pasolini at the very end of his life, it also features footage of "Salo" as he's finishing it, AND most interestingly, Ferrara actually films segments of Pasolini's unfinished last novel, "Petrolio", and Pasolini's last unfinished script, "Porno Teo Kolossal". The latter features the real Ninetto Davoli, who was in most of Pasolini's films (and was Pasolini's lover and friend at one time). That Ferrara chose to film things Pasolini never got to, makes it almost a collaboration between Pasolini and Ferrara, rather than just a standard biopic. It's just that people need to know a good bit about Pasolini to get the intended effect here. Otherwise, this is why casual viewers said the film made no sense to them. If one is an established fan of Pasolini, this is quite moving.

I don’t mean to get off topic from Criterion, but I’m super curious about this movie, thinking of picking up from Kino. Currently on sale for $11.99!

https://www.kinolorber.com/product/pasolini-blu-ray

[monorail91]

Originally Posted by Page14

Is there anybody else out there that has regrets after the sale, on titles you didn't pick up during the sale? I seem to more often than not. This time around, my regret is missing out on the Three Fantastic Journeys set. I never focussed in on it or explored it until after it was no longer available. It seems like something right up my alley, yet I never heard of those films before (other than Munchausen). I'm hoping the special packaging is still available by the next B&N sale in July. (Man, July seems so far away. I might not be able to wait).

I’d say sort of - when I can afford it, I like getting the hot new box set or release that’s accompanying a sale, even if it’s a blind buy that I wouldn’t normally be interested in, but with each new sale I try to catch up on my list of movies I’ve been waiting to buy.

[The Sovereign]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Now, I just have to hope Criterion will give us Oliver Twist and Great Expectations on blu-ray. I want those badly. Alec Guinness and David Lean is one of the great actor-director pairings in film history, and I adore those two Dickens adaptations. I want to own everything Guinness has done. I'm getting there.

Those two, and The Horse's Mouth are still near the top of my most wanted Criterion upgrade list. Hopefully someday soon...

[softunderbelly]

Originally Posted by Page14

Is there anybody else out there that has regrets after the sale, on titles you didn't pick up during the sale? I seem to more often than not. This time around, my regret is missing out on the Three Fantastic Journeys set. I never focussed in on it or explored it until after it was no longer available. It seems like something right up my alley, yet I never heard of those films before (other than Munchausen). I'm hoping the special packaging is still available by the next B&N sale in July. (Man, July seems so far away. I might not be able to wait).

I kick myself for not picking up Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy.
It's always been at the top of my list for every B&N and Criterion flash sale but for whatever reason it never gets in my shopping cart.

[joy-division]

Originally Posted by latehong

Yet Kino Lorber already released three essentials Guinness + Ealing comedies only recently, so...

I got all 4 in a box set but DVD. Gonna get the Kind Hearts & Corinets 70th Anniversary edition at some point

[BenOswald]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I've been on a bit of a Sir Alec Guinness kick, of late. I picked up Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Man in the White Suit during Kino's End of the Decade sale. Tunes of Glory is just the latest addition to a growing collection that includes Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge On the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, A Passage to India and Star Wars.

Now, I just have to hope Criterion will give us Oliver Twist and Great Expectations on blu-ray. I want those badly. Alec Guinness and David Lean is one of the great actor-director pairings in film history, and I adore those two Dickens adaptations. I want to own everything Guinness has done. I'm getting there.

I think Our Man in Havana is both hilarious and trippy if you like his comedy stuff.
Twilight Time has it on sale for $15 right now
http://www1.screenarchives.com/displ...e=25&sort=name

[joy-division]

Is anyone else surprised that WILDLIFE is getting a Criterion release &/or so early?
I saw it last year at my city's film festival & while it was a decent first time effort by Dano, great scenery, I really didn't think that much of it?
But I love Mulligan & to a slightly lesser level, Gyllenhaal, so both together was a must see

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by joy-division

Is anyone else surprised that WILDLIFE is getting a Criterion release &/or so early?
I saw it last year at my city's film festival & while it was a decent first time effort by Dano, great scenery, I really didn't think that much of it?
But I love Mulligan & to a slightly lesser level, Gyllenhaal, so both together was a must see

It makes sense, it’s IFC, which Criterion has a first look real with, might still. Dano is a big Criterion fan. And pure speculation, based a bit on the Netflix deal, they might be looking to get into more modern films.

[DaBargainHunta]

If you're looking for some last minute picks to watch on The Criterion Channel before they expire, here are a few recommendations...

Escape from New York

I've somehow never seen John Carpenter's Escape from New York - until last night. I know, I know...

In a word: BADASS! As you all probably know, a whispering, sullen, beyond cool Kurt Russell with an eye patch - Snake Plissken - has to save the President inside a "future" NY that has become a giant prison. A wrestling match with the great Ox Baker breaks out in the middle of the movie because...why wouldn't it? Adrienne Barbeau and her GIGANTIC "Barbs" show up too.

Awesome action, sets, art design, effects, and cast - Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence, Ernest Borgnine, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, and Adrienne Barbeau! It's plain-as-day how many other movies and games this one influenced.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: I'm not sure what took me so long to watch it, but I'm glad I finally did.

Front Page Woman

I needed a shorter selection, so I settled on this early Bette Davis film. It sounded like it would be good fun, and it was! Even though it's probably not one of Davis's better known pictures, it has likely directly and indirectly inspired dozens of movies that came after (off the top of my head, Adam's Rib and He Said, She Said).

Front Page Woman is about a plucky female reporter (Davis) whose boyfriend (George Brent) works at a different paper. Despite being madly in love, they engage in a no-holds-barred competition to break the story first and out-scoop each other by any means necessary. Some of their actions would be considered unethical journalism, to say the least, but this is a light comedy that's better to be enjoyed than questioned.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: 99% of the time, even the "lesser" movies on The Criterion Channel are at least good. This is good, but probably not better than good. Still, it's enjoyable and relaxing - a nice change of pace from the more serious fare the Channel usually offers up.

Oliver!

Full disclosure: I hate musicals, musical numbers, and music. Despite that, I really enjoyed Oliver! - even if I did think it would have been better without everyone breaking into song and dance every five or ten minutes.

It's hard to believe this was directed by the same person as The Third Man, Carol Reed, but it was. His expertise is on display here. There's a reason this won five Academy Awards and was nominated for many more (though I assume there are articles and lists written by curmudgeons bemoaning the Oscars this movie received).

This is pure sheer entertainment from beginning to end. It helps, of course, that there's a great Charles Dickens story driving it. But it has a million other things going for it as well: great acting (even if some of young Mark Lester's facial expressions were a bit over-the-top), directing (Carol Reed), set design, costumes, and fast pacing despite its 2 hour and 30 minute running time. It's a cliche to say, but it didn't feel nearly that long.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: I hate musicals and loved this. But I was shocked to find out that Jack Wild (Artful Dodger) was actually 15 during filming - six years older than Mark Lester (Oliver). They both looked and sounded like babies!

I probably only have time for one more tonight! Should I go with Get Carter or Alfie?

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

I probably only have time for one more tonight! Should I go with Get Carter or Alfie?

No question, Get Carter. One of the best crime films of the 70s and an absolute cult favourite in the UK. Alfie is not a bad film but I personally think it's way over-rated.

[CinemaBlu]

Is Criterion working on Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It??????

He kinda hinted at it at a recent film festival discussion. Does anyone know anything about this?

Skip to the 2:45 mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvEkWwXr93Q

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

I LOVE Pasolini. I have all of his films and novels. Much of his poetry, too.

Also,

[Show spoiler]what's really interesting about Ferrara's film of "Pasolini" is, it has not only Dafoe playing Pasolini at the very end of his life, it also features footage of "Salo" as he's finishing it, AND most interestingly, Ferrara actually films segments of Pasolini's unfinished last novel, "Petrolio", and Pasolini's last unfinished script, "Porno Teo Kolossal". The latter features the real Ninetto Davoli, who was in most of Pasolini's films (and was Pasolini's lover and friend at one time). That Ferrara chose to film things Pasolini never got to, makes it almost a collaboration between Pasolini and Ferrara, rather than just a standard biopic. It's just that people need to know a good bit about Pasolini to get the intended effect here. Otherwise, this is why casual viewers said the film made no sense to them. If one is an established fan of Pasolini, this is quite moving.

That’s awesome! I am fascinated by his life that I think I need to dive into more of his work outside of film. With that, (and thanks to the below quoted post!) I’m going to pickup Pasolini in this Kino sale and try to do a marathon (over a few nights) of his films and end with Ferrera’s film.

Originally Posted by monorail91

I don’t mean to get off topic from Criterion, but I’m super curious about this movie, thinking of picking up from Kino. Currently on sale for $11.99!

https://www.kinolorber.com/product/pasolini-blu-ray

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by latehong

Yet Kino Lorber already released three essentials Guinness + Ealing comedies only recently, so...

And they used the wrong, older master for Kind Hearts, not the new 4K restoration.

[spiritinblack82]

I was supposed to receive my order on Monday, the good news is it arrived today. Bad news is my copy of Short Cuts arrived with a ripped cover and floating disc. Emailed Criterion requesting a replacement and going to send the damaged copy back on Monday. At least I still have plenty of other films to watch this weekend.

[dkelly26666]

Originally Posted by postmodel

That’s awesome! I am fascinated by his life that I think I need to dive into more of his work outside of film. With that, (and thanks to the below quoted post!) I’m going to pickup Pasolini in this Kino sale and try to do a marathon (over a few nights) of his films and end with Ferrera’s film.

Yes. You should definitely see all of Pasolini's work that you can, and frankly, all of Ferrara's that you can, as well.


To bring it back to Criterion, LOL, I'll say that I'd like to see both of those filmmakers show up more in the Criterion Collection...

[yoloswegmaster420]

Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

Is Criterion working on Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It??????

He kinda hinted at it at a recent film festival discussion. Does anyone know anything about this?

Skip to the 2:45 mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvEkWwXr93Q

They could be releasing it since they did release it on Laserdisc. Speaking of Spike Lee, you can buy an autographed copy of 'Bamboozled' on his website.

[joy-division]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

If you're looking for some last minute picks to watch on The Criterion Channel before they expire, here are a few recommendations...

[Show spoiler]

I needed a shorter selection, so I settled on this early Bette Davis film. It sounded like it would be good fun, and it was! Even though it's probably not one of Davis's better known pictures, it has likely directly and indirectly inspired dozens of movies that came after (off the top of my head, Adam's Rib and He Said, She Said).

Front Page Woman is about a plucky female reporter (Davis) whose boyfriend (George Brent) works at a different paper. Despite being madly in love, they engage in a no-holds-barred competition to break the story first and out-scoop each other by any means necessary. Some of their actions would be considered unethical journalism, to say the least, but this is a light comedy that's better to be enjoyed than questioned.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: 99% of the time, even the "lesser" movies on The Criterion Channel are at least good. This is good, but probably not better than good. Still, it's enjoyable and relaxing - a nice change of pace from the more serious fare the Channel usually offers up.

Oliver!

Full disclosure: I hate musicals, musical numbers, and music. Despite that, I really enjoyed Oliver! - even if I did think it would have been better without everyone breaking into song and dance every five or ten minutes.

It's hard to believe this was directed by the same person as The Third Man, Carol Reed, but it was. His expertise is on display here. There's a reason this won five Academy Awards and was nominated for many more (though I assume there are articles and lists written by curmudgeons bemoaning the Oscars this movie received).

This is pure sheer entertainment from beginning to end. It helps, of course, that there's a great Charles Dickens story driving it. But it has a million other things going for it as well: great acting (even if some of young Mark Lester's facial expressions were a bit over-the-top), directing (Carol Reed), set design, costumes, and fast pacing despite its 2 hour and 30 minute running time. It's a cliche to say, but it didn't feel nearly that long.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: I hate musicals and loved this. But I was shocked to find out that Jack Wild (Artful Dodger) was actually 15 during filming - six years older than Mark Lester (Oliver). They both looked and sounded like babies!

I probably only have time for one more tonight! Should I go with Get Carter or Alfie?

Carpenter just plain rocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7erJ...ature=youtu.be

[yoloswegmaster420]

Someone on Criterionforum confirmed that 'I Know Where I'm Going' is going to be getting a blu upgrade.

[dwk]

The word that Rolling Thunder Review is getting released by Criterion bodes well for other Netflix titles beyond the 4 announced.