The Criterion Collection

[Gerby]

Just watched John Hurt yesterday in Jackie. He looked old & frail in it.
R.I.P

[Scottie]

Emmanuelle Riva, Star of ‘Amour,’ ‘Hiroshima Mon Amour,’ Dies at 89

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/em...es-1201972169/

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Emmanuelle Riva, Star of ‘Amour,’ ‘Hiroshima Mon Amour,’ Dies at 89

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/em...es-1201972169/

Noooo! She's was heartbreaking to watch in Amour... she deserved the awards that year. Stupid academy.

RIP...

:-(

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Emmanuelle Riva, Star of ‘Amour,’ ‘Hiroshima Mon Amour,’ Dies at 89

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/em...es-1201972169/

Oh no. She was so good in Leon Morin, Priest as well.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Noooo! She's was heartbreaking to watch in Amour... she deserved the awards that year. Stupid academy.

RIP...

:-(

Certainly more so than Lawrence in Silver Linings, but that year I was rooting for Chastain.

[colbyw]

I know John Hurt was in "The Hit", but is he represented in any other films in the Criterion Collection? He was just so consistently good. Watched him in Owning Mahowny again the other night, his performance was just effortless. RIP

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by colbyw

I know John Hurt was in "The Hit", but is he represented in any other films in the Criterion Collection? He was just so consistently good. Watched him in Owning Mahowny again the other night, his performance was just effortless. RIP

He's in one of my favorite films from the Collection, Heaven's Gate.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by colbyw

I know John Hurt was in "The Hit", but is he represented in any other films in the Criterion Collection? He was just so consistently good. Watched him in Owning Mahowny again the other night, his performance was just effortless. RIP

He voices a character in Watership Down. He's in Heaven's Gate too.

[colbyw]

Thanks guys. I had no idea he was in those as well. Nice, I own all 3 then - now I just need to set aside 216 "do not disturb" minutes to watch Heaven's Gate. Maybe tonight

[HuggyBear73]

Anyone been getting a lot of resealed Criterion titles from Amazon lately? 3 out of my last 4 were.

[English Patient]

Originally Posted by colbyw

Thanks guys. I had no idea he was in those as well. Nice, I own all 3 then - now I just need to set aside 216 "do not disturb" minutes to watch Heaven's Gate. Maybe tonight

In my opinion, the best part of Heaven's Gate is the opening 15-20 minute graduation scene, in which Hurt gives a cocky, smug valedictory speech in the ornate language of the time. The whole graduation sequence is beautifully photographed and Hurt makes a good impression - too bad he sort of fades into the background for the rest of the movie.

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I mainly remember his Winston from Michael Radford's 1984. I saw the film sometime in the 90's on TV, which led to me to reading George Orwell.

Originally Posted by jw007

I'm terribly hurt (no pun intended) by this news of Mr. Hurt's death.

I just saw 1984 again recently and can't believe he wasn't even nominated for an Oscar for that performance!

There is a current sale for this very release:

http://www1.screenarchives.com/title...HTY-FOUR-1984/

[atlantajoseph]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

There is a current sale for this very release:

http://www1.screenarchives.com/title...HTY-FOUR-1984/

You can also watch "free with ads" on Vudu.

[Knaldskalle]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

There is a current sale for this very release:

http://www1.screenarchives.com/title...HTY-FOUR-1984/

I feel it's worth posting their ad for it:

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by English Patient

In my opinion, the best part of Heaven's Gate is the opening 15-20 minute graduation scene, in which Hurt gives a cocky, smug valedictory speech in the ornate language of the time. The whole graduation sequence is beautifully photographed and Hurt makes a good impression - too bad he sort of fades into the background for the rest of the movie.

He fades into the background but, IMO, he's still an essential part of the narrative. There's a poignancy to his character that is unforgettable.

[bwdowiak]

I picked up Amour on blu from the library. I've never seen it... been sorta meaning to, so today is a good as day as any.

Favorite Riva - Leon Morin
Favorite Trintignant - The Conformist

[Lastyear]

Originally Posted by ravenus

It's a long-ass movie, and features a lot of walking around and talking, kinda like Lord of The Rings. And it's in some foreign language, what's not to like?

Liked the book better-book is titled Roadside Picnic.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by Knaldskalle

[Show spoiler]I feel it's worth posting their ad for it:

Probably the nicest looking coverart from TT.

... and wow look at those special features... it's filled to the brim. #sold

The movie itself is pretty great so if anyone's iffy, I'd say... don't be! #1984rox

[Jidaigeki]

I just put in Sansho The Baliff and at 0:00:26 during the Daiei logo the are three small, evenly spaced white pixel lines that pop up on the right black bar for what appears to be just one frame.

I've never seen this before on any Blu Ray or DVD.

Does this appear on every copy or is there something wrong with my disc?

If anyone else has this Blu Ray your input would be greatly appreciated.

[theater dreamer]

Well, damn, I just saw about John Hurt. Fantastic actor!! He will really be missed.