The Criterion Collection

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I bought a 'very good' copy of Juliet of the Spirits this morning for $7.98. I know nothing about this movie other than that it is a Fellini title. I didn't even know it was a color film when I pulled the trigger.

Looking forward to it, though, because other than one viewing of La Dolce Vita ages ago, I haven't seen anything from Fellini.

is JotS any good?

I've seen it once, on the big screen at a Fellini retrospective, and I enjoyed it, especially the performance of Giulietta Masina. I would like to see it again. It's a very rich, nuanced film, and I'm sure a second viewing would increase my appreciation.

[Polaroid]

http://janusfilms.com/aputrilogy/

Just for those who are interested :P

Includes info about restoration and before/after shots

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I've known people that have struggled with Juliet of the Spirits but liked 8 1/2 and La Dolce Vita. I think it's sort of a transitional piece from his more introspective, low-key works to the color extravaganzas that would come. Even though it's a character story at heart (and a brilliant one at that), it has digressions of visual surrealism.

I saw a double bill of Juliet of the Spirits and Black Orpheus in the theater back in the late '70s-early '80s and I went in ice cold to both films. Filmwise, it was life-changing. I was dazzled by both films and it started my serious interest in foreign films. I'm grateful to a film loving friend of mine who talked me into going with him to see these and it was his enthusiasm for directors like Fellini and Bergman that led me to expand my cinema interests.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by Kolm14

Hey guys, not sure if that has been asked before but does anyone know if Criterion gives tours of their offices to the public? I was considering emailing them but figured I'd ask here first. I pass by their offices in NYC frequently and I would love to just get a little tour. Anyone have any info?

You just want to go into the closet.

[Fabs]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

http://janusfilms.com/aputrilogy/

Just for those who are interested :P

Includes info about restoration and before/after shots

I can't wait to revisit Pather in HD. Imagining Durga skipping along the bamboo grove, the rain and train sequences in Blu Ray has me so excited. Last time I saw it was on a poor video transfer.

[Kolm14]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Juts pop in and introduce yourself I guess lol I dunno, I'm sure they will be friendly and say yes or not

I have popped into many graphic design studios to meet the designers/boss just to get to know them/the company better

Not a bad idea, but there is a security guard at this desk. Not sure he'll be too pleased with some unknown punk walking in haha.

[Kolm14]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

You just want to go into the closet.

Shhhhhhhhhhh

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Kolm14

Not a bad idea, but there is a security guard at this desk. Not sure he'll be too pleased with some unknown punk walking in haha.

Just be honest and open and explain you want to see the facilities and speak to some of the staff as you are interested in this stuff if he say son, just ask if he can check with one of the bosses up stairs :P

Or give them a ring

[Scottie]

Rewatched Black Narcissus tonight and did a complete 180. Fabulous film with some of the most impressive technicolor of all-time.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

http://www.janusfilms.com/aputrilogy/index.html

[Clare2904]

Sorry, didn't see that the link had already been posted.

Interesting section under Restoration.

[captveg]

8 1/2 was the first film of his I saw. Loved it on first viewing, and still my favorite of his films.

I do not like Amarcord or Roma.

[Angel Eyes]

La Dolce Vita for me...then 8 1/2

[Yami]

Cannot wait for The Apu Trilogy - it will be great to see them fully restored at last. Hopefully Devi and Teen Kanya aren't far behind as well.

[WalterNeff]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

You just want to go into the closet.

Ya know, we cinephiles should just plan some kind heist. Criterion's Eleven.

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

I haven't seen a-n-y Fellini film.
i wonder which should be my first..

Amarcord was mine, and I am now hooked!

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Rewatched Black Narcissus tonight and did a complete 180. Fabulous film with some of the most impressive technicolor of all-time.

Haha! WHat have we been telling you?

Glad you came around!

[bugsy_pal]

Juliet of the Spirits was my first Fellini. My next was Casanova, in the cinema. I thought that was wonderful, and still do, with a great performance by Donald Sutherland. The French bluray of it is stunning. I think it might be Fellini's last really great movie.

[bstv69]

Such an amazing and stunning film. I had the pleasure of viewing it on the big screen last year with an intro from Thelma Schoonmaker and it was even more jaw-dropping. It is a shame that we cannot have technicolor films anymore, there is something magical about those colors (I am about to watch The River tonight). Haven't watched the special features on the Criterion but it was neat to hear Thelma talk about how with this film, Powell had conducted the music first and fit the scenes to the score. He also filmed the whole movie at the same location so all of the coloring/ temperature would be the same.

Originally Posted by iScottie

Rewatched Black Narcissus tonight and did a complete 180. Fabulous film with some of the most impressive technicolor of all-time.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by bstv69

Such an amazing and stunning film. I had the pleasure of viewing it on the big screen last year with an intro from Thelma Schoonmaker and it was even more jaw-dropping. It is a shame that we cannot have technicolor films anymore, there is something magical about those colors (I am about to watch The River tonight). Haven't watched the special features on the Criterion but it was neat to hear Thelma talk about how with this film, Powell had conducted the music first and fit the scenes to the score. He also filmed the whole movie at the same location so all of the coloring/ temperature would be the same.

Oh wow, would I love to be able to see that on the screen. It truly is such a gorgeous film.

And yeah, Technicolor really was something.