The Criterion Collection

[Karmasux96]

Originally Posted by Samantha

Thanks for the info. But is Picnic worth owning? I haven't seen it so wondering if it would be a film I would watch more than once. I'm finding that a lot of my collection ends up being one offs. I'm not just referring to the Criterion films I already own, but because like most of us on this site, we own larger than average collections of films, and even though I watch movies at home a lot, there's only so much time I can devote to watching films. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has a stack of films I have yet to watch.

I haven't seen it yet, unfortunately, but I've always seen it highly recommended. Packaging is gorgeous too. Picnic is on my [massive] wishlist, and I'm limiting myself based on a few criteria, so it isn't making the cut this sale. That's the only reason I knew TCM was showing it, so that I could personally watch it to see if I want to buy it in an upcoming sale.

I usually encourage buying (and even blind buying since it can be cheaper than actually going to the movies), but if you're hesitant I just wanted to throw the info out there. I have an embarrassingly huge list of movies I own but haven't seen for the reasons you stated.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by olivianewtonyawn

I saw Neon Demon at an advanced screener, so the audience was maybe not your typical movie audience. That said, a few people could not contain themselves during certain parts. Best things that someone yelled out during the show:

"No! No! No!" and
"Why is this happening?!"

I would not recommend the film to just anyone looking to have a good time at the movies... but I found it to be really beautiful and the performances, in particular Jena Malone's, to be excellent.

To bring this back around to Criterion, I posit this question: True or False, a Winding Refn film making it into the collection is inevitable. And give your reasoning.

Coming soon to Criterion... lol

[olivianewtonyawn]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

[Show spoiler]

Coming soon to Criterion... lol

Of course only his 2 episodes would be included. What an incredible release!

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by olivianewtonyawn

Of course only his 2 episodes would be included. What an incredible release!

I hope it's a digipak!

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I don't know about inevitable, but it would be nice. Valhalla Rising still doesn't have a US blu right?

I thought it did, but now I see it's Canadian.

I think a NWR film is inevitable. I could see Drive getting the Criterion treatment, since it seems to tops everyone's lists and could be considered his best and most influential. Not sure if the studios would give up those rights, but then if Lars Von Trier can get into the Collection, then why not some NWR?

[monorail91]

About halfway through Armageddon (which I've somehow never seen), and it's hysterical. Gratuity and excess across the board, from the countless explosions to Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler making out in a space shuttle. Surprised this hasn't become a camp classic a la Valley of the Dolls.

[Nielsb90]

Paris, Texas is OOS. I have no experience with this but it wont let me order even if I'm ready to wait for them to be shipped. Do they restock regularly or should I hurry up and order before more titles I want are gone?

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by monorail91

About halfway through Armageddon (which I've somehow never seen), and it's hysterical. Gratuity and excess across the board, from the countless explosions to Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler making out in a space shuttle. Surprised this hasn't become a camp classic a la Valley of the Dolls.

It hasn't?!

Armageddon is a high-school favorite of mine. Watched the Blu-Ray last summer and still found it enjoyable, even with all the Bayhem. I'm sure the film has a following, especially among Bay fans.

[Polaroid]

What an experience! Totally not expected that but I liked!

However I did not like the giggling couple next to me.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by monorail91

About halfway through Armageddon (which I've somehow never seen), and it's hysterical. Gratuity and excess across the board, from the countless explosions to Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler making out in a space shuttle. Surprised this hasn't become a camp classic a la Valley of the Dolls.

When I went to see Armageddon at the theater upon its release, my brain kept telling me that it was a bad movie, but my eyes kept telling me that it was a great movie. This happens sometimes. I feel the same way about San Andreas, in fact.

Speaking of Armageddon, Aerosmith is going on their farewell tour next year (...and I'm pretty sure that it's a real farewell tour, since Steven Tyler will be 69 years old). I really hope that I can make it to one of those shows, because I've never seen them before, and I've always wanted to.

[senseabove]

I'm in Berlin for a few days and managed to catch a showing of one of Douglas Sirk's earlier films, Meet Me at the Fair. It's light and largely toothless, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It still has that Sirkian charm, and had some laugh-out-loud moments for the entire audience of 60+ people.

I noticed that it and a lot of other Sirk seems to be unavailable in any digital format and got to wondering if there had ever been any rumors of a Sirk Eclipse set. Seems like his early movies might not warrant the deluxe 4K and a bucket of extras treatment (though that print was beautiful...), but if there are others early ones as enjoyable as Meet Me, I'd blind-buy that set in a heartbeat. Anyone know if there are any other upcoming or rumored Sirk releases (other than upgrades) from any of the usual suspects?

I'm sincerely hoping this Sirk retrospective travels elsewhere. Looks like it's the same films that started at Lincoln Center in New York end of last year.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

When I went to see Armageddon at the theater upon its release, my brain kept telling me that it was a bad movie, but my eyes kept telling me that it was a great movie.

I also went to see Armageddon at a theater during its initial release. Actually, if I recall correctly, it was a midnight preview.

It was the only time in my life that afterwards I literally walked out of the theater with a splitting headache.

[The Bronx Bull]

Had an interesting coincidence happen this evening in the film arena.

So I picked up the following titles from the B&N sale this week:

The American Friend
Bicycle Thieves
A Brighter Summer Day
Dr. Strangelove
Gilda
In a Lonely Place
The Manchurian Candidate

I watched Bicycle Thieves for the first time, and in the film

[Show spoiler]the main character is hanging a poster of Rita Hayworth in Gilda when his bicycle is stolen

!

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Paris, Texas is OOS. I have no experience with this but it wont let me order even if I'm ready to wait for them to be shipped. Do they restock regularly or should I hurry up and order before more titles I want are gone?

Im worried about Carnival of Souls & Touch of Zen going OOS before I get the chance to purchase them. I already put in a small three blu order and cant place another one until the last week of July. Ill be holding my breath until then esp about Carnival. I freakin love that movie.

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

When I went to see Armageddon at the theater upon its release, my brain kept telling me that it was a bad movie, but my eyes kept telling me that it was a great movie. This happens sometimes. I feel the same way about San Andreas, in fact.

Speaking of Armageddon, Aerosmith is going on their farewell tour next year (...and I'm pretty sure that it's a real farewell tour, since Steven Tyler will be 69 years old). I really hope that I can make it to one of those shows, because I've never seen them before, and I've always wanted to.

Ive seen Aerosmith twice once back in like 2000-2001 when Run DMC opened for them and came back out on stage to do Walk This Way together it was amazing. I remember Jam Master Jay was murdered the next fall I believe. That show was Amazing.

I saw Aerosmith again around 2010 with Sammy Hagar and I just wasnt feeling it at all. Im sure I just wasnt the same person but it was a good show, dont get me wrong, but not an amazing show.

In a couple weeks Im seeing Heart, Joan Jett & Cheap Trick. Thats a concert Im too hyped over. Seen all three before over the years but still extremely pumped.

Sorry to derail the Criterion topic but wanted to share.

[Mr. Pale]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Speaking of Armageddon, Aerosmith is going on their farewell tour next year (...and I'm pretty sure that it's a real farewell tour, since Steven Tyler will be 69 years old). I really hope that I can make it to one of those shows, because I've never seen them before, and I've always wanted to.

Originally Posted by tisdivine

Ive seen Aerosmith twice once back in like 2000-2001 when Run DMC opened for them...

...again around 2010 with Sammy Hagar and I just wasnt feeling it at all.

I've seen them 3 times.

Including that awesome 1997 Greatest Hits tour. Was December. Was great.

Can't say much for the other shows (since they were based around those early 2000's shitty albums).

Not sure where I'm going with this, but letting you know you are not alone in the realm of Aerosmith fandom.

/endofderail

[eightslicesofpie]

Went into B&N with the intention of getting Dr. Strangelove and ended up walking out with that, George Washington, and Y Tu Mama Tambien. Only haven't seen the latter, so I'm gonna check that out tomorrow night. Really love Alfonso Cuaron so I expect good things!

[Al_The_Strange]

After working a full 10 hours today, I came home to all these wonderful titles from the B&N sale:





I had a DVD copy of The Manchurian Candidate, so I used a Scanovo case to turn the Criterion Blu-Ray into a combo pack.



What a great Friday!

[brettxwt]

Went to the B&N location in the valley because I was in the area anyway and wanted to see if they had any of the titles I was looking for. I went there for 3 of the 4 titles I wanted, and I ended up walking out with all four Godzilla, Repo Man (Website said it was unavailable, but low and behold they had it), Naked Lunch, and Night of the Hunter (Usually goes for $49.99), ended up pay $91 including tax, what a score!

[callahan09]

I'm excited about this year's Criterion sale, but I am at a loss as to what to buy! I just picked up the White Stillman boxed set and The Graduate, Lady Snowblood, and Inside Llewyn Davis.

All things I was waiting patiently since release until the next Criterion sale to pick up.

My budget has room for quite a bit more, but I'm having a hard time deciding.

I'm considering Dr Strangelove, but I already have the original release, and it seems to be the same video & audio, just with different bonus features, so I'm having a hard time making it a priority to pick it up right now. It is, however, one of my all-time favorites, and the only Kubrick Criterion Blu-Ray that I don't have (not that there are all that many, but still...)

I also have a nice collection of Kurosawa Criterion Blus. I'm missing High & Low and Ikiru. The others are all fantastic, with many of his films being all-time favorites for me. Should I make getting these two a priority? I already have Ikiru on DVD, but do not have High & Low at all, nor have I seen it.

Let's see... Kieslowski. I *love love LOVE* Trois Couleurs. I'm also a big fan of Dekalog and have the DVDs and will buy the Bluray as soon as it comes out. So, should I pick up the other Criterion Blurays, Blind Chance, and Double Life? I have not seen either.

I'm a big Hitchcock fan as well. I have many of his Blurays, including The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes from Criterion. Perhaps I should be picking The Man Who Knew Too Much, and Foreign Correspondent (which I've actually never even seen)?

There's a few Godard and Truffaut Blurays I don't have, and I generally like both directors a lot (Truffaut more-so, personally).

Besides those classics and "directors collections" which I admire (I'm also a big fan of Ingmar Bergman stuff, but I already have all his Criterion Blus ... Coen Bros, Polanski, Cronenberg, Lynch, ... there are just so many!), I am a big horror buff.

If anyone wants to look at my collection, I think there is a link under my screenname here, plus you can look just at my Criterion collection here:

https://www.criterion.com/my_criteri...n09/collection

What am I missing? What should be my priorities? Any advice, guidance, or suggestions would be most welcome!