The Criterion Collection

[atfree]

Originally Posted by belcherman

OK, now that the post-announcement quiet has set in and we've all adjusted to the excitement or disappointment of the latest announcement (Night and the City for me, thank you very much), I thought I'd ask folks the following two questions:

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

My answers:

1. Red River
2. The Big Sleep (both cuts)

My tastes are rather simple:

1.- Foreign Correspondent
2.- Night Train to Munich or The 49th Parallel

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

why is that 'Lol' worthy? have you seen those films? I seem to recall you saying that you have not.

No I havn't seen them but I know there are a lot of other releases that would be considered 'big', I never would have considered the 'Before' films to be a big announcement, so makes me excited to want to see them

Wasn't a nasty reply lol

[themp3000]

Originally Posted by belcherman

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

1. The Essential Jacques Demy. I was honestly expecting just a bunch of single releases over the course of several years but to have all of those beautiful gems in one place made me audibly squee for joy.

2. Stalker from Andrei Tarkovsky. There's so much I could respond with here.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by themp3000

1. The Essential Jacques Demy. I was honestly expecting just a bunch of single releases over the course of several years but to have all of those beautiful gems in one place made me audibly squee for joy.

2. Stalker from Andrei Tarkovsky. There's so much I could respond with here.

I'd prefer The Mirror personally, don't see many people discuss that film!

Luckily Artificial Eye are releasing a bluray set of their Tarkovsky Collection which will be great!

[Davy]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

No I havn't seen them but I know there are a lot of other releases that would be considered 'big', I never would have considered the 'Before' films to be a big announcement, so makes me excited to want to see them

Wasn't a nasty reply lol

When people are asked for their individual opinion, it's rather rude to belittle it. Especially in this instance when you haven't seen them films. Why not give your own choices and participate instead of idly commenting from your position of extreme ignorance?

[themp3000]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I'd prefer The Mirror personally, don't see many people discuss that film!

Luckily Artificial Eye are releasing a bluray set of their Tarkovsky Collection which will be great!

The Mirror was another choice along with so many other things I'd love to see but likely won't because of rights.

Unfortunately and thankfully (for my wallet at least), I'm not region free!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by belcherman

OK, now that the post-announcement quiet has set in and we've all adjusted to the excitement or disappointment of the latest announcement (Night and the City for me, thank you very much), I thought I'd ask folks the following two questions:

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

My answers:

1. Red River
2. The Big Sleep (both cuts)

1.) The Hidden Fortress
2.) Floating Weeds

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Davy

When people are asked for their individual opinion, it's rather rude to belittle it. Especially in this instance when you haven't seen them films. Why not give your own choices and participate instead of idly commenting from your position of extreme ignorance?

How the hell am I belittling him???

I was asking really as I never expected them to be considered a big release and it made me excited to see them!

Oh just realised it was you, no surprise there then, you aint worth my time so toodles! Maybe you should take your own advice haha.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by belcherman

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

1.


2.
Theatrical cut, with grain restored from original 35mm negative, and original colors as seen in theaters:

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Davy

When people are asked for their individual opinion, it's rather rude to belittle it. Especially in this instance when you haven't seen them films. Why not give your own choices and participate instead of idly commenting from your position of extreme ignorance?

You're completely misinterpreting the situation. Polaroid wasn't belittling anyone, nor being ignorant.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

You're completely misinterpreting the situation. Polaroid wasn't belittling anyone, nor being ignorant.

Cheers - don't waste your time though, this guy likes to sit things up and twist it :P



Putting subject back on track :P What makes The Before Trilogy so good? I am interested to see it, just been put off because of Boyhood which I guess is a tad unfair :P Also are all three films equally good, or which is the best?

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by belcherman

OK, now that the post-announcement quiet has set in and we've all adjusted to the excitement or disappointment of the latest announcement (Night and the City for me, thank you very much), I thought I'd ask folks the following two questions:

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

My answers:

1. Red River
2. The Big Sleep (both cuts)

1. Rififi
2. 49th Parallel and/or a re-release of Army of Shadows

[StingingVelvet]

Solaris is only $18 on Amazon with Prime shipping right now. I went ahead and bit. Been avoiding the movie because I actually like the US remake and didn't want it ruined, which I know is weird but whatever. Looking forward to finally seeing this.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Solaris is only $18 on Amazon with Prime shipping right now. I went ahead and bit. Been avoiding the movie because I actually like the US remake and didn't want it ruined, which I know is weird but whatever. Looking forward to finally seeing this.

They are both so different also nice to see love for the remake! They are both great in their own ways

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Cheers - don't waste your time though, this guy likes to sit things up and twist it :P



Putting subject back on track :P What makes The Before Trilogy so good? I am interested to see it, just been put off because of Boyhood which I guess is a tad unfair :P Also are all three films equally good, or which is the best?

Sunrise and Sunset are on Amazon. The "HD" is far from blu-ray quality but passable. Midnight is on blu-ray.

You'll thank us later. They're very cerebral and intelligent.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Sunrise and Sunset are on Amazon. The "HD" is far from blu-ray quality but passable. Midnight is on blu-ray.

You'll thank us later. They're very cerebral and intelligent.

Better than Boyhood :P?

Netflix only has Midnight and thats searching all countries

[Mateo Sanboval]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Solaris is only $18 on Amazon with Prime shipping right now. I went ahead and bit. Been avoiding the movie because I actually like the US remake and didn't want it ruined, which I know is weird but whatever. Looking forward to finally seeing this.

Wise choice, SV! One of the greatest films ever, certainly of science fiction. Which brings me to my answers:

1. Solaris
2. Stalker

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Better than Boyhood :P?

Netflix only has Midnight and thats searching all countries

I've only seen Boyhood once and I've seen every 'Before' film multiple times (and on the big screen) so my preference is 'Before' over 'Boyhood'.

Before Sunset is the best of them all. The ending is beautiful.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I've only seen Boyhood once and I've seen every 'Before' film multiple times (and on the big screen) so my preference is 'Before' over 'Boyhood'.

Before Sunset is the best of them all. The ending is beautiful.

Cheers - I'm off Thursday so might watch them all in one go then

Better not disappoint :P!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by belcherman

1. Which of Criterion's past announcements most excited you? In other words, which single release, when announced, made you say "OMG, YES!!!!"?

2. Which future release, if announced, would most excite you? Disregard the probability of it actually happening. In other words, you can include Warner Bros, or even Disney titles, in your wished-for release.

Rosemary's Baby. I was like a kid on Christmas morning when that newsletter clue was released.

[Show spoiler]

This isn't exactly at the top of my wishlist but it's definitely up there, it would be totally unexpected and nobody else is going to be releasing it anytime soon (ie ever, probably).

Between those three factors my delight level would be through the roof if I ever awoke to that hint/clue/announcement.