The Criterion Collection

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

My wish list contains titles that seem pretty unlikely and it hasn't really changed. I haven't posted these in a while, so...
Talk to Her (Almodovar)

Yes in so many ways. My favorite Almodovar film.

[Cujo]

Originally Posted by mja345

Michael Tolkin, of "The Player" and "The Rapture" fame, is a pretty talented writer/director as well as novelist. If you've never seen it, check out a film he did called "The New Age". It's one of the strangest, most overlooked films of the 90s. Never even had a DVD release. As long as we're kind of dreaming on some possible Criterion titles, it's one I'd love to see Criterion release out of left field.

Thanks for the reminder. With The Rapture being one of my top five favorite films and The Player being my favorite Altman picture other than 3 Women, this was naturally on my radar for a while, but it had fallen to the back of my mind over the years. I will make it a priority.

Originally Posted by ravenus

Is that the movie where this woman goes from being a hedonist to a born again Christian looking for the coming of God or Christ? It was a pretty interesting film to be sure.

Yep, that's the one. If the Oscars were worth anything, Mimi Rogers would've won Best Actress that year based on her roadside confession alone.

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Actually I was waiting for something greater too when I saw it ( i think it's a bit overrated) but still I guess I'll buy the release (that is, if it is decent)

That's actually how I've felt about Del Toro's career as a whole. I keep wanting to like his films, but he simply never rises above the mediocre for me. That's why I don't feel too bad about his take on At the Mountains of Madness not coming to fruition.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by blufellas

Today I ordered, Odd Man Out (blind buy) hope I like it. Last night I watched, Ace In The Hole, for the first time, great movie

I hope so, too. I loved The Third Man, absolutely hated Odd Man Out.

[Fabs]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

A Koreeda like After Life or Maborosi

Maborosi would be my dream, but I don't think it's going to happen. The company that's trying to restore it has been trying to get it out for more than 5 years, but they are not getting any help (only problems) from the film's distributor in Japan.

[Knaldskalle]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

I hope so, too. I loved The Third Man, absolutely hated Odd Man Out.

That surprises me. The Third Man is one of the all-time greatest, but I certainly don't think Odd Man Out is bad, quite the contrary, it's a really good movie in my opinion. I know some people who think it's even better than The Third Man, but they're wrong.

[Edward J Grug III]

Odd Man Out is a fantastic film - got to see it on in a theatre very recently, and it was even better!

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Knaldskalle

That surprises me. The Third Man is one of the all-time greatest, but I certainly don't think Odd Man Out is bad, quite the contrary, it's a really good movie in my opinion. I know some people who think it's even better than The Third Man, but they're wrong.

It bored me to no end because

[Show spoiler]there was no main character. James Mason was injured and passed out for more than half the film, so it was mostly just a series of uninteresting supporting characters he kept coming across, or more aptly, were coming across him. Obviously, being injured, he couldn't do much, but as a result he was maybe the most passive, inactive "main" character I've ever seen, and the whole movie just sat there waiting for the lead to do something active, which really never happened.

[monorail91]

Likely further down the line, but just watched the potential CC flick Female Trouble - not sure how it ranks alongside Pink Flamingos (which I love), but this one is another outrageous black comedy. One of the highlights is its theme song, sung by Divine herself!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5xziMBpf0Q

[jedidarrick]

Since Criterion forum won't let me post on their forum (Is there a secret handshake or an Eyes Wide Shut party I have to attend to be able to post there?), here's my speculation for September:
Boyhood
Election
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Pan's Labyrinth (as well as a Del Toro Spanish trilogy box like with the Gregory/Shawn films)
Blood Simple
The Circus

[Midnight Max]

Had the misfortune of watching "The In-Laws" (1979) tonight- a dull, lame, terribly unfunny affair that had me wondering just what the hell the Criterion crew (and, apparently, audiences) saw in it. Hiller's "Silver Streak" (1976) is a far superior Action/Comedy film in every facet. "Freebie and The Bean" (1974, and also with Arkin), though ridiculous, is a substantially more entertaining experience, as well.

[easydreamer]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but La Ronde is coming out this month from Screenbound in UK. I think it will be region locked to B, but wonder if any of the unreleased Ophuls will be released from Criterion anytime soon. They released The Earrings of Madame De & Lola Montes, but La Plaisir & La Ronde are still missing. Maybe they could release a box set of all 4 with the new restoration of Madame De. That would be wonderful.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Midnight Max

Had the misfortune of watching "The In-Laws" (1979) tonight- a dull, lame, terribly unfunny affair that had me wondering just what the hell the Criterion crew (and, apparently, audiences) saw in it. Hiller's "Silver Streak" (1976) is a far superior Action/Comedy film in every facet. "Freebie and The Bean" (1974, and also with Arkin), though ridiculous, is a substantially more entertaining experience, as well.

I must politely disagree. What I saw in it was the complete opposite of what you did.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I must politely disagree. What I saw in it was the complete opposite of what you did.

What can I say, Shel? When you're right, you're right.

[ShellOilJunior]

Predictions:

Pan's Labryinth
One-Eyed Jacks
Burn!
Canoa
Le Samourai

[demonknight]

Hope for one or more of the below:
After Hours
Before Trilogy
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Multiple Maniacs
Pan's Labyrinth
Pink Floyd- The Wall
Sisters
Storytelling
Welcome to the Dollhouse

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Predictions:

Pan's Labryinth
One-Eyed Jacks
Burn!
Canoa
Le Samourai

Eh, why would One Eyed Jacks be released by Criterion?

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Eh, why would One Eyed Jacks be released by Criterion?

Maybe because they added the marlon Brando phantom page.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Maybe because they added the marlon Brando phantom page.

Shouldn't he already have a page? Because of On the Waterfront and whatnot.

[MifuneFan]

He does

[Akijama]

Universal will release One-Eyed Jacks themselves. Just like they did with Spartacus. They're obviously very proud of their recent restoration.