The Criterion Collection

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

Bill Hader and Fred Armisen did a great Grey Gardens parody on their new IFC show Documentary Now!:

http://morningafter.gawker.com/this-...138.1440191855

"You've got floor all over my lima beans!"

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Criterion is now selling the Jellyfish Eyes poster.

https://www.criterion.com/shop_produ...sh-eyes-poster

I'm in the minority and I probably said this before, but I am one of the few people really jazzed about this film. The poster actually makes me more excited. Sure, it could be terrible. But it's at least different and unique.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I'm in the minority and I probably said this before, but I am one of the few people really jazzed about this film. The poster actually makes me more excited. Sure, it could be terrible. But it's at least different and unique.

I wouldn't say I'm excited but I'm definitely intrigued.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I'm in the minority and I probably said this before, but I am one of the few people really jazzed about this film. The poster actually makes me more excited. Sure, it could be terrible. But it's at least different and unique.

You aren't the only one. I've already seen the film & I'd buy a CC BD Fay 1.

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

Bill Hader and Fred Armisen did a great Grey Gardens parody on their new IFC show Documentary Now!:

http://morningafter.gawker.com/this-...138.1440191855

If you've seen Grey Gardens, you have to see this. Hader captures Little Edie almost to a tee. I'm tempted to watch them back to back to see if it's a complete recreation, but I think it might be.

Bill Hader is my favorite cinephile. Armisen is pretty cool too.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Hipster fact #1: Like a Rolling Stone is the worst Bob Dylan song of all time.

Question: Why didn't The Rolling Stones ever record a song titled "Like a Bob Dylan"?

[evilive]

I find Criterion's poster selection really underwhelming. I mean, all these great designs and that's all?!?! I'd kill for a poster of the Repo Man artwork.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by evilive

I find Criterion's poster selection really underwhelming. I mean, all these great designs and that's all?!?! I'd kill for a poster of the Repo Man artwork.

Mondo Posters has sold one before.

[CriterionBlues]

A pre-cast shout out to iScottie. We're doing a podcast in the morning about all the rumored/confirmed titles and he was generous to lend me his master file, which I've researched and added to. The total is about 40 confirmed and 50 rumored, with some other groupings, so we're going through 100+ films. Might be a long show, but this is the kind of geeking out that I had in mind when I decided to do a podcast.

iScottie deserves praise for keeping track of everything. I've probably added maybe 20-30.

(edit: and as fate has it, iScottie posts right above me. Please give him some thanks lovin',)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

A pre-cast shout out to iScottie. We're doing a podcast in the morning about all the rumored/confirmed titles and he was generous to lend me his master file, which I've researched and added to. The total is about 40 confirmed and 50 rumored, with some other groupings, so we're going through 100+ films. Might be a long show, but this is the kind of geeking out that I had in mind when I decided to do a podcast.

iScottie deserves praise for keeping track of everything. I've probably added maybe 20-30.

(edit: and as fate has it, iScottie posts right above me. Please give him some thanks lovin',)

Thanks dude! Any time you need help, feel free to ask!

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

A pre-cast shout out to iScottie. We're doing a podcast in the morning about all the rumored/confirmed titles and he was generous to lend me his master file, which I've researched and added to. The total is about 40 confirmed and 50 rumored, with some other groupings, so we're going through 100+ films. Might be a long show, but this is the kind of geeking out that I had in mind when I decided to do a podcast.

iScottie deserves praise for keeping track of everything. I've probably added maybe 20-30.

(edit: and as fate has it, iScottie posts right above me. Please give him some thanks lovin',)

I will be checking out that podcast for sure. Good job guys

[Trace17]

Don't know if this was mentioned or not but TCM is airing the Apu Trilogy November 30 (as well as Music Room)

http://www.tcm.com/schedule/index.ht...ate=2015-11-30

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

A pre-cast shout out to iScottie. We're doing a podcast in the morning about all the rumored/confirmed titles and he was generous to lend me his master file, which I've researched and added to. The total is about 40 confirmed and 50 rumored, with some other groupings, so we're going through 100+ films. Might be a long show, but this is the kind of geeking out that I had in mind when I decided to do a podcast.

iScottie deserves praise for keeping track of everything. I've probably added maybe 20-30.

(edit: and as fate has it, iScottie posts right above me. Please give him some thanks lovin',)

I am definitely interested in listening to this.

[ravenus]

I saw People on Sunday. It was quite a charming time capsule, capturing a weekend in Berlin in 1930. There is a loose story about a double-date lakeside outing with a bittersweet shift of relationships (using non-professional actors), and that's done with nice understatement, but the film is more effective as a look at the popular culture of a particular time and place, with several long stretches of documentary style capturing of weekend scenes. at around 75 min it is quite easily re-watchable too. It's also interesting as an early effort by German movie-makers that would go on to make their individual names in Hollywood, including Billy Wilder, Robert Siodmak and Edgar Ulmer.

The blu-ray transfer is pretty good considering the limitations of the source material that has been cobbled together from multiple prints to get the (so far) longest running version of the film. Also saw the interesting 2006 retrospective documentary that manages to get interviews with one of the actresses in the film and writer Kurt Siodmak, and also Martin Koerber who shares information about the restoration of the film.

Edit: D-oh, but I just noticed how "ON" is made part of the title on the cover. That's a nice touch!

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by evilive

I find Criterion's poster selection really underwhelming. I mean, all these great designs and that's all?!?! I'd kill for a poster of the Repo Man artwork.

What's annoying is they make massive posters for their office of many releases - the office looks amazing and as do the posters. Such a shame. I'd spend a fortune on posters of they sold more.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Such a shame. I'd spend a fortune on posters of they sold more.

You're complaining that they're saving you a fortune?

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ravenus

You're complaining that they're saving you a fortune?

Yes :P I will always find something to complain about

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

Bill Hader is my favorite cinephile. Armisen is pretty cool too.

His Criterion closet video is great. I about lost it when he started talking about "the greatest date movie on Earth".

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by evilive

I find Criterion's poster selection really underwhelming. I mean, all these great designs and that's all?!?! I'd kill for a poster of the Repo Man artwork.

Mondo released 170 copies of it a few years ago in amazing quality. I have a copy of it framed on my wall. Keep an eye out for it on eBay.

Edit: added pics of it (even if they are tiny for some reason)

[Bob Kramer]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I saw People on Sunday. It was quite a charming time capsule, capturing a weekend in Berlin in 1930. There is a loose story about a double-date lakeside outing with a bittersweet shift of relationships (using non-professional actors), and that's done with nice understatement, but the film is more effective as a look at the popular culture of a particular time and place, with several long stretches of documentary style capturing of weekend scenes. at around 75 min it is quite easily re-watchable too. It's also interesting as an early effort by German movie-makers that would go on to make their individual names in Hollywood, including Billy Wilder, Robert Siodmak and Edgar Ulmer.

The blu-ray transfer is pretty good considering the limitations of the source material that has been cobbled together from multiple prints to get the (so far) longest running version of the film. Also saw the interesting 2006 retrospective documentary that manages to get interviews with one of the actresses in the film and writer Kurt Siodmak, and also Martin Koerber who shares information about the restoration of the film.

Edit: D-oh, but I just noticed how "ON" is made part of the title on the cover. That's a nice touch!

Superb film, really overlooked.

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by Trace17

Don't know if this was mentioned or not but TCM is airing the Apu Trilogy November 30 (as well as Music Room)

http://www.tcm.com/schedule/index.ht...ate=2015-11-30



I am definitely interested in listening to this.

Thanks!

Yeah TCM often seems to air Criterion releases after they are released. I never understood that. Even though I am a huge fan of Apu and would recommend it to anyone, some find it challenging. Could check it out on TCM. The only problem is by the time it airs, the B&N sale will be over in case you fall in love and want to buy it (which is a good possibility).