The Criterion Collection

[JJJ225]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

The Man Who Fell To Earth musical O_o?

Something like that. Bowie is helping write, and will have existing Bowie songs and new Bowie songs. New York Theatre Workshop does great work. Very intriguing.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/20...involved/?_r=5

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

It's not remotely silly if you think literally every other thing about the production is wretched.

But is it reasonable to assume people who regard the film highly also believe 'literally every other thing about the production is wretched'?

I haven't seen Boyhood so I don't have a horse in this race but that does seem like a bit of a leap.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

For those wanting to be alerted to MoC sales...the Easter Amazon sale includes...

There's also a number of BFI releases less than 10 pounds each. - stolen from UK BFI thread

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

People trying to discredit Linklater's achievement are petty. It hadn't been done before. Bringing in a TV show like Mad Men or something (Weiner commenting on this saying that they aren't alike, by the way) just makes it seem like you have a fundamental misunderstanding for the approach.

And the notion that the production history is the sole reason for why the film has been highly regarded is silly. It directly corresponds with its thematic concerns.

It's petty to disagree with a film and not like it?

Also its not a petty attack on a director, I adore Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly and found them very fascinating. Waking Life is incredible.

I want to give his other films (especially that trilogy) a try

[Clare2904]

I really enjoyed Boyhood and thought Waking Life was a pile of kak

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

It's petty to disagree with a film and not like it?

Also its not a petty attack on a director, I adore Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly and found them very fascinating. Waking Life is incredible.

I want to give his other films (especially that trilogy) a try

I'm curious to see if you like the trilogy. I have a feeling you won't, but def give it a shot! I'm a big fan of them. When you watch then, do not watch all three back to back. Space it out each film by a couple days!

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

There's also a number of BFI releases less than 10 pounds each. - stolen from UK BFI thread

Thanks, just got Late Autumn, Equinox Flower and Truffaut A Gorgeous Girl Like Me.

The Ozu films are both on the Criterion eclipse set, so expect this 15th the first blu-ray upgrade of an eclipse set

Just noticed April 15th will be a business day finally

[the sordid sentinel]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

The Up series is a very fascinating series. I first saw it in the early 90s, which would have been 35 Up I think? For those who don't know about it, it's a documentary series though, so not quite the same as Boyhood but certainly an interesting watch for those who liked Linklater's film.

Big fan of the Up series here. I am surprised I got so wrapped up in that. Totally devoured them on Netflix. Fascinating for sure.

[Fabs]

This thread has really got me wanting to purchase "3 Women." It's only around $20 for a new copy on eBay as well.

[joie]

Do you like Patricia Arquette? Coming of age movies? Try True Romance -- coming of age, criminally. It was written by Quentin Tarantino, too.

edit: It's got Brad Pitt, too

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

People trying to discredit Linklater's achievement are petty. It hadn't been done before. Bringing in a TV show like Mad Men or something (Weiner commenting on this saying that they aren't alike, by the way) just makes it seem like you have a fundamental misunderstanding for the approach.

And the notion that the production history is the sole reason for why the film has been highly regarded is silly. It directly corresponds with its thematic concerns.

Exactly as I would've said. Boyhood is a classic film, and its stature will grow with time.

[SlickDamian]

Just watched my copy of Interstellar last night. Classic film, its stature will definitely grow over time. Future classic for sure. Just an amazing film, loved the science and the emotion.
To make this Criterion related... Uh, I also loved Following. Great director, Christopher Nolan.

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Just watched my copy of Interstellar last night. Classic film, its stature will definitely grow over time. Future classic for sure. Just an amazing film, loved the science and the emotion.
To make this Criterion related... Uh, I also loved Following. Great director, Christopher Nolan.

LOL! And I watched Gone Girl last night and thought it was brilliant, kind of a "neo-noir" in terms of character relationships. I do wish that Criterion had released it ... the only extra is a commentary, and I would have loved to have been able to enjoy a full complement of supplemental materials.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Exactly as I would've said. Boyhood is a classic film, and its stature will grow with time.

Not sure about that, at least most would agree that he has done better films than Boyhood in the past right?

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Just watched my copy of Interstellar last night. Classic film, its stature will definitely grow over time.

Hard to restrain from talking about Nolan, he certainly was a great director up until The Prestige for me

[Show spoiler]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZMzf-SDWP8

As for classics i am not really sure how a movie becomes one, all are classics considered masterpieces? or can they become classics by popularity alone? seems to me a lot of popular movies that aren't masterpieces are called Cult films.

[Scottie]

Having just finished rewatching America Lost and Found: The BBS Story and watching David Lean Directs Nöel Coward for the first time, I have come to the conclusion that Criterion should release each film separately, in addition to the box set, or at least guarantee the standalone releases at a future time.

I am an advocate for each box set to resemble André Gregory and Wallace Shawn: 3 Films, The Complete Monterey Pop Festival, and Yojimbo / Sanjuro, as it allows the buyer to pick and choose what films he or she wants without having to own everything. Yes, I understand that Criterion is thinking from a financial standpoint in terms of what will sell separately and what will sell better in a box set, but the option should be available or eventually be made available.

I feel like the only exceptions to this rule are By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two, A Hollis Frampton Odyssey, Les Blank: Always for Pleasure, and Zatôichi: The Blind Swordsman. The first three that I mentioned have too many short films and would be a waste to release them separately (see Brakhage's 1 minute shorts), which Ichi feels too large to release in anything other than the box set.

Regarding David Lean Directs Noël Coward, I liked the set. Some of the films exceeded all of my wildest expectations while others disappointed me. Although I truly admire This Happy Breed, I can only see myself ever watching Brief Encounter again (and I know others have voiced their opinions on this issue, as well). Regarding America Lost and Found: The BBS Story, I only find Easy Rider and The Last Picture Show worthy of owning as they speak the greatest to me about the change in the direction of the world and the death of generations before it.

For some other examples, I know many, including myself, own The Qatsi Trilogy strictly for Koyaanisqatsi, one of the greatest documentaries ever made. While the other two films in the set are certainly not bad, they do not live up to their predecessor and can often feel like a chore. The Essential Jacques Demy set is also a set that I have recommended over the months and even with that one, I can only see myself rewatching Lola, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and The Young Girls of Rochefort time and time again. Furthermore, I can almost guarantee that films in The Complete Jacques Tati would sell just as well as the set as Tati is an enormous popularity.

Anywho, these are just my two cents on the issue. I was initially opposed to the re-issuing of Five Easy Pieces, but now I am almost hoping and praying that they continue in this direction. It would certainly nice to not only see re-issues (a la F.E.P.), but having options to purchase films in sets or standalones (a la Gregory and Shawn).

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Hard to restrain from talking about Nolan, he certainly was a great director up until The Prestige for me

I like The Prestige...Nolan started to steadily lose me with each subsequent film.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by CHEЯNOБLY!

I like The Prestige...Nolan started to steadily lose me with each subsequent film.

I love The Prestige, not sure if it was clear from the phrase i used, but yeah exactly the same happened to me.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

I love The Prestige, not sure if it was clear from the phrase i used, but yeah exactly the same happened to me.

Oh, ok. I thought you liked everything that came before it.

[pedromvu]

Haven't seen much talk about La Ciénaga, has anyone seen it recently?

I thought it was excellent, it's one of those films that from the opening i somehow knew i was going to like the film, not exactly sure why, it clearly establishes the mood for everything that follows, even if not a lot of things are happening at some points, it always gives a sense that something bad is going to happen, hard to believe it is a director's debut film.

I hadn't heard of Lucrecia Martel before the Criterion announcement, can someone recommend her newer films?

[Scottie]

I liked it, Pedro, particularly the recurring theme of the decay of the once wealthy and prominent.