The Criterion Collection

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

I agree with The Killing, amazing script and execution, Sterling Hayden is phenomenal and the ending is like a punch in the stomach.

Pickup on South Street is my other favorite CC noir; made me a huge Richard Widmark fan, here as the establishment-snubbing anti-hero.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

I agree with The Killing, amazing script and execution, Sterling Hayden is phenomenal and the ending is like a punch in the stomach.

Pickup on South Street is my other favorite CC noir; made me a huge Richard Widmark fan, here as the establishment-snubbing anti-hero.

I've been hoping Criterion would release it on Blu. I'm a big fan of the genre.

[theater dreamer]

I'm still holding out hope for an upgrade of Olivier's Hamlet.

[mja345]

An overlooked noir in the collection is "Blast of Silence". Doubt it gets a BD upgrade anytime because it's a pretty low-profile title. But it's a really raw, gritty, low-budget early 60s noir about a hit man attempting to carry out a job in New York City. The narration in the film fits right in with the cold, bleak New York City that the film portrays. I recommend checking it out if you haven't seen it.

Also think "Rififi" deserves mention among the best film noirs in the collection. That's an absolutely fantastic film, although it may not fit the definition of film noir in the most strict sense.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by jw007

5. Antichrist (Not an essential film by any means in anyone's collection. I nearly hated this film and I consider it one of Lars Von Trier's worst experiments. It was directed by a man in a very dark time of his life.)

It has to be one of the most beautiful and haunting horrors ever made, I would say it is a must have for anyone interested in film, the acting, the cinematography, sound design, visuals are at its best.

Please don't upset me again...

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

Orson Welles made his named in radio, as well. I found out about this website. https://www.otrcat.com/p/orson-welles I don't know if I should buy an MP3 or audio CD. I want to listen to the War of the Worlds. They're $5. I read online that an MP3 compresses audio. What do the forum users think?

Best Welles resource. I can't vouch for the quality versus other sources, but likely to be the best available.

http://www.wellesnet.com/

Scroll down for link to radio broadcasts.

[SammyJankis]

Okay, you Douglas Sirk aficionados, I'll be in New York during a 16/35mm retrospective and would greatly appreciate if I could get some recommendations. I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, which I adored for all the right reasons, and have been itching to see more ever since.

All I Desire
Battle Hymn
Captain Lightfoot
La Habanera
Imitation for Life
Interlude
Magnificent Obsession
Shockproof
Sign of the Pagan
Sleep, My Love
There's Always Tomorrow
Written on the Wind

The obvious one is Magnificent Obsession (not sure I can pass up a print of All That Heaven Allows, either), but from thereon out my Sirk knowledge is little to none. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

By now, I assume that everybody has seen Best Buy has put a large part of their Criterion Blus on sale 50% off.

If not, have fun.

No, I didn't know...thanks!!

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Okay, you Douglas Sirk aficionados, I'll be in New York during a 16/35mm retrospective and would greatly appreciate if I could get some recommendations. I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, which I adored for all the right reasons, and have been itching to see more ever since.

All I Desire
Battle Hymn
Captain Lightfoot
La Habanera
Imitation for Life
Interlude
Magnificent Obsession
Shockproof
Sign of the Pagan
Sleep, My Love
There's Always Tomorrow
Written on the Wind

The obvious one is Magnificent Obsession (not sure I can pass up a print of All That Heaven Allows, either), but from thereon out my Sirk knowledge is little to none. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

i'd recommend the red ones!

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Okay, you Douglas Sirk aficionados, I'll be in New York during a 16/35mm retrospective and would greatly appreciate if I could get some recommendations. I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, which I adored for all the right reasons, and have been itching to see more ever since.

All I Desire
Battle Hymn
Captain Lightfoot
La Habanera
Imitation for Life
Interlude
Magnificent Obsession
Shockproof
Sign of the Pagan
Sleep, My Love
There's Always Tomorrow
Written on the Wind

The obvious one is Magnificent Obsession (not sure I can pass up a print of All That Heaven Allows, either), but from thereon out my Sirk knowledge is little to none. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I just watched Sleep, My Love the other night and found it to be a pleasant surprise. It has a really good cast, and Sirk does a serviceable Hitchcock impression. It's not his best film by any means, but it's probably the best of his thrillers.

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

i'd recommend the red ones!

My recommendations coincide with filmmusic's, except that I would also add All I Desire, which features an outstanding performance by Barbara Stanwyck, some great cinematography, and some classic Sirk themes.

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Okay, you Douglas Sirk aficionados, I'll be in New York during a 16/35mm retrospective and would greatly appreciate if I could get some recommendations. I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, which I adored for all the right reasons, and have been itching to see more ever since.

All I Desire
Battle Hymn
Captain Lightfoot
La Habanera
Imitation for Life
Interlude
Magnificent Obsession
Shockproof
Sign of the Pagan
Sleep, My Love
There's Always Tomorrow
Written on the Wind

The obvious one is Magnificent Obsession (not sure I can pass up a print of All That Heaven Allows, either), but from thereon out my Sirk knowledge is little to none. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

As an under-the-radar pick, I'd go with La Habanera, which is a thinly veiled propaganda film before he left Germany. It is very different than his American work, but you can get a sense that Sirk could make a good film under demanding circumstances.

[silverlakephil]

Dorothy Malone was such a hoot in Written on The Wind. Fingers crossed that Criterion releases this.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Okay, you Douglas Sirk aficionados, I'll be in New York during a 16/35mm retrospective and would greatly appreciate if I could get some recommendations. I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, which I adored for all the right reasons, and have been itching to see more ever since.

All I Desire
Battle Hymn
Captain Lightfoot
La Habanera
Imitation for Life
Interlude
Magnificent Obsession
Shockproof
Sign of the Pagan
Sleep, My Love
There's Always Tomorrow
Written on the Wind

The obvious one is Magnificent Obsession (not sure I can pass up a print of All That Heaven Allows, either), but from thereon out my Sirk knowledge is little to none. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Written on the Wind should be at the top of your list.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by jmclick

My recommendations coincide with filmmusic's, except that I would also add All I Desire, which features an outstanding performance by Barbara Stanwyck, some great cinematography, and some classic Sirk themes.

Say no more. She's one of my favorite actresses, if not my favorite.

[SammyJankis]

Thanks for the recommendations. Written on the Wind, All I Desire, and Magnificent Obsession are definite musts at the moment.

[Gerby]

'Written On The Wind' definitely.
I would of chosen 'A Time To Love And A Time To Die' & 'Has Anybody Seen My Gal' but they are not on the list

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by jedidarrick

Predictions for next month (based on speculation, leftovers from the New Year's drawing, and my personal wish list):
The Manchurian Candidate
This is Spinal Tap (blu)
After Hours (have we figured out what the clock in the New Year's drawing was supposed to be?)
Clouds of Sils Maria
Napoleon (Have we figured out what the soldiers in the New year's drawing were supposed to be?)
Bicycle Thieves (blu)

The clock could be a hint for multiple movies, but at least one appears to be 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. The soldiers were for Breaker Morant

[SammyJankis]

Speaking of film prints, I had the pleasure of seeing some of my Criterion favorites in 35mm this past weekend (and an inevitable release, I hope.)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

"I've seen it twice. I know a lot of people on here are fans, but I didn't particularly care for it."

What didn't you like about it?

Widmark knocks it out of the park as Harry Fabian, but I wasn't too keen on the plot.

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Okay, you Douglas Sirk aficionados, I'll be in New York during a 16/35mm retrospective and would greatly appreciate if I could get some recommendations. I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, which I adored for all the right reasons, and have been itching to see more ever since.

All I Desire
Battle Hymn
Captain Lightfoot
La Habanera
Imitation for Life
Interlude
Magnificent Obsession
Shockproof
Sign of the Pagan
Sleep, My Love
There's Always Tomorrow
Written on the Wind

The obvious one is Magnificent Obsession (not sure I can pass up a print of All That Heaven Allows, either), but from thereon out my Sirk knowledge is little to none. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I've only seen All That Heaven Allows, Magnificent Obsession, and Written on the Wind, but I'd strongly recommend all three!