The Criterion Collection

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

No newsletter clue D:?

Maybe no newsletter clue is a newsletter clue for Missing.

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

Do you (forum users) have a step-by-step process on how you go through a Criterion Blu-ray? For example, watching the film first, then reading the booklet/pamphlet, and lastly watching the supplements. Or the other way around?
I always watch the movie first, then read the booklet/pamphlet, and lastly watch the supplements except the audio commentaries. To be honest, I never listen to the audio commentaries.

Great question, not one I've heard before.

I always watch the film first even if there's an introduction. Then I always go to the Supplements and watch all of them, and then finally I'll watch the commentary. And I always watch the commentary. I don't usually watch the trailers. I'll read the booklets if the film really entices me and I want to study more, but I haven't been bothering with the roadmap style folder brochures.

[WinterLand]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

Do you (forum users) have a step-by-step process on how you go through a Criterion Blu-ray? For example, watching the film first, then reading the booklet/pamphlet, and lastly watching the supplements. Or the other way around?
I always watch the movie first, then read the booklet/pamphlet, and lastly watch the supplements except the audio commentaries. To be honest, I never listen to the audio commentaries.

I try to make it a rule that when I watch a movie, I will always watch it twize before moving on to any extra supplements, the only exception I make is that I will watch the trailer if there is one.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Depends on the film and what mood I am in :P will do in any order really, sometimes I like seeing the supplements to get me in the mood for the film, sometimes I want to dive right in

The Double Life of Veronique is probably only film that I watched 5 times in a row in one day (in the collection), a couple normal viewing and then a couple with the commentary track (which I loved) and then a final normal viewing. That film fascinates me I just can't stop watching it!

Wait until you see The Decalogue (if you haven't already).

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

No newsletter clue D:?

I say we all send it back with a note asking them to attach the clue.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by lemonpie30

Gosh, I feel like I've literally waited a lifetime for Mulholland Dr. on Blu-ray/Criterion. I'm so so so glad that's happening!

All these years later and it remains the greatest cinematic experience of my life!

I'd love for The Criterion to release another 2001 film, Ghost World. That would be cool!

Wait a second, what did I miss?

[kuro_sawa]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Wait a second, what did I miss?

[lemonpie30]

Can anyone post the new newsletter/clues? I can't find them. Thanks.

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by lemonpie30

Can anyone post the new newsletter/clues? I can't find them. Thanks.

There wasn't one, that's what we're talking about.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Wait until you see The Decalogue (if you haven't already).

I've watched a couple and loved what I saw (well you know what I mean), he's so good at creating an a atmosphere and pouring so much emotion into it - Zbigniew Preisner's haunting scores really contribute to this in all the film he's worked on...

... Come on Criterion, we need a decent copy of this!

I've only seen Three Colours and Double Life so far (not including Decalogue as I have yet to finish).

So i'm excited about Sept releases

[pro-bassoonist]

A Master Builder Blu-ray REVIEW



André Gregory & Wallace Shawn: 3 Films Blu-ray



In my opinion, Vanya on 42nd Street remains Andre and Wally's best work together. A Master Builder is an interesting project, but if you are not familiar with their previous collaborations -- or Ibsen's play -- I would recommend renting it first before committing to a purchase. (Fans can order with confidence).

The box set definitely comes recommended because there is plenty of excellent content and the price is right.

Have a great weekend, guys

[tisdivine]

I literally just finished The Bridge and I'm speechless. This is the ultimate anti-war movie. It is one if the most powerful movies I've ever seen. Im not an avid war movie watcher and when I do they tend to be anti-war (Paths of Glory, Pork Chop Hill & Apocolypse Now) films or in AN's case not really about combat. NONE of them compare or are are as sad as this.

The structure and pacing are engaging. The first forty-five minutes its just a basic high school movie. The boys are worried about girls and homework and then boom they get their papers and they are gone. Which I assume is how it was to be drafted. Im only 28 so I wasn't around then. 😜😜 The film moves so fast at this point you feel jolted and unsure just like the boys have to feel on the inside, but never showing it on the outside.

These kids are so gung ho over a bridge that means nothing. They are so stirred up with nationalism and this fear of being deserters that they honestly lose their minds. It's literally their first day as recruits and they continue to have these warped dreams for the Fatherland while the Americans are right at their door steps. I really can't put into words whats going through my mind. Plus I don't know how to spoiler so I dont want to give anything away. Just the last twenty minutes are mind-blowing and the last ten are an emotional rollercoaster.

If all of Bernhard Wicki's films are like this then Criterion needs to expand his entries into the collection.

Watch this movie NOW!

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by octagon

Maybe no newsletter clue is a newsletter clue for Missing.

You know what, Octagon, I don't have much time to read the forums anymore, but every once in a while I would see your posts and you almost always put a smile on my face.

Don't change your style!

Pro-B

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

If all of Bernhard Wicki's films are like this then Criterion needs to expand his entries into the collection.

He did (at least) two other war films. Well, one and part of another. The film was Morituri, with Marlon Brando, released by Fox on DVD as one of their "War Classics". I wouldn't be surprised if Twilight Time eventually got to it.

The partial film was the German sections of The Longest Day.

[lemonpie30]

Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

There wasn't one, that's what we're talking about.

"The girl is missing." - Mulholland Dr.

Where is the blue key drawing from then?

[Namuhana]

Originally Posted by lemonpie30

"The girl is missing." - Mulholland Dr.

Where is the blue key drawing from then?

It was the newsletter clue from two months ago.

[lemonpie30]

Originally Posted by Namuhana

It was the newsletter clue from two months ago.

Thanks.

[fancyclaps]

Does Criterion.com have any 50% off sales besides the flash sales?

[Clare2904]

No, only B&N have other 50% sales. Occasionally Amazon will have some films at near 50% off, TCM online too.

[The Great Owl]

I finally got around to watching my Criterion Blu-ray of Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory, and I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this scathing war film for the first time in several years.

Although I personally prefer The Killing because of its noir greatness, I believe that Paths of Glory is the film where Kubrick really hit his stride with regard to his wide angle photography and with his ability to convey cynical portrayals of evil or carelessness with just a touch of flair that often makes them seem overwrought in retrospect. Paths of Glory could easily be followed with the volume turned off, because the visuals have an expressionist touch to guide us along, but the power of the sound effects, especially during the Anthill charge, and the power of music, especially during the final scene, magnify the impact. A while back, someone else in this thread (whom I cannot remember) summed up Paths of Glory perfectly by saying that he had never felt this helpless while watching a film.