The Criterion Collection

[belcherman]

The Breaking Point, Hopscotch and possibly Meantime for me. I enjoyed Sid and Nancy when I saw it, but I don't know how much rewatch value it will have for me. Knowing it's about two real people who wasted their lives kind of kills the fun for me.

[Arch Stanton]

Will buy Meantime. Not interested in the others.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by mja345

"Hopscotch" is a very good film. Ronald Neame was an underrated director and Matthau is always great. One of those old Criterion DVDs that was always overlooked.

I haven't watched it in years (fine, decades, shut up) but I'm definitely in.

I'd jump on The Survivors too if it ever gets a decent release somewhere.

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by spargs

Two upgrades from DVD! Great to see! I'll be buying Sid and Nancy (upgrade from the old Criterion dvd, as I never bought the MGM blu), Hopscotch, and The Breaking Point.

Same three for me. Very happy about the surprising Hopscotch upgrade especially.

How can so many people be disappointed in a month that includes Walter Matthau?!

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Will buy Meantime. Not interested in the others.

Not a noir fan?

[mja345]

Originally Posted by octagon

I haven't watched it in years (fine, decades, shut up) but I'm definitely in.

I'd jump on The Survivors too if it ever gets a decent release somewhere.

My buddy has the "Hopscotch" DVD and I borrowed it a couple years ago. It looked really bad, but I thought it was terrific. It seems like a lot of people aren't interested because it's not really a glamour title, but I'm glad Criterion is upgrading it. I'd love to see "The Ruling Class", another overlooked title, get an upgrade soon as well.

[joy-division]

L.A. Poison cover I can 99.99% say is by Drew Friedman

[MassiveMovieBuff]

We need The Bad News Bears (1976) to add to the list of Walter Matthau Criterion releases as well!

[20th Century Boy]

I'm glad for anyone getting what they want with this batch, but I can't stop pouting until 16 Candles is announced.

EDIT: I'm guessing Le Samouri fans feel the same.

[ajburke]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I liked what Fassbender brought to his role and I liked him, but

[Show spoiler] I didn't get the incredibly bad dancing sequences and I certainly don't agree w/ what has become quite a cliché: life's a b**ch and then you die.

I don't understand what point the film is trying to make about anything and in my opinion, it suffers from the fact that

[Show spoiler]the villain is infinitely more likeable than the dopey mother and daughter

.

I watched Fish Tank for the first time recently and agree with you about Fassbender. For what it's worth, I did like the movie a fair amount, and Fassbender is easily the most memorable part of it. Reprehensible in the end, sure, but he was a charismatic villain. The girl was fine, and I felt for her, but sometimes a really gross character can kinda dominate a movie. I don't think it's a stretch to say Fish Tank is an example of this.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

We need The Bad News Bears (1976) to add to the list of Walter Matthau Criterion releases as well!

The Bad News Bears, The Tenant and Addams Family Values might be my top three 'what the hell, Paramount, I'm not getting any younger' titles right now.

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Not a noir fan?

I am, although I hadn't heard The Breaking Point was anything particularly brilliant.

[milo bloom]

The Breaking Point looks interesting.

I found Hopscotch at a thrift store a while back for $3 and haven't watched it yet, need to get around to that.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by octagon

The Bad News Bears, The Tenant and Addams Family Values might be my top three 'what the hell, Paramount, I'm not getting any younger' titles right now.

Especially with Bad News Bears' 40th anniversary last year makes it even more "what the hell"

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

I am, although I hadn't heard The Breaking Point was anything particularly brilliant.

Its a great movie! Eddie Muller did a write up on it for Noir City a couple years back which was what got me to seek it out and it was definitely well worth it!
I highly recommend seeking it out, I certainly dont think you'll be disappointed.

[Knaldskalle]

I don't mean to poo-poo this month's announcements but it feels a little like they could all have been part of the Eclipse series instead (not counting upgrades).

[javy]

Originally Posted by Talal86

I want to get into noir, so I might buy The Breaking Point. I'll research the movie

I've not seen the Breaking Point either but it looks like I will come August. If your looking to get into noir check out these Criterion releases as well: In a Lonely Place, The Killing, and definately Kiss Me Deadly. There's many others to name. Check out the noir thread if your really interested. Mifunefan has a link to it in his signature. Cheers!

[ShellOilJunior]

What if Sixteen Candles goes unannounced for 2017? The clue seems to be obvious but I'm not 100% convinced. July/Nov are traditionally reserved for high profile releases so we shall see.

[spargs]

Originally Posted by octagon

The Bad News Bears, The Tenant and Addams Family Values might be my top three 'what the hell, Paramount, I'm not getting any younger' titles right now.

Mine would be The Bad News Bears and Black Sunday.


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[mja345]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

What if Sixteen Candles goes unannounced for 2017? The clue seems to be obvious but I'm not 100% convinced. July/Nov are traditionally reserved for high profile releases so we shall see.

I think it's going to be Loach's "Sweet Sixteen". I may be totally wrong, but I think a lot of people may be disappointed.