The Criterion Collection

[octagon]

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

I'm still hoping that the skeleton is for something other than Dead Man.

I'll drink to that.

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[The Sovereign]

^ Indeed! Exactly for whom I’m hoping.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

I'm still hoping that the skeleton is for something other than Dead Man. But you're probably right.

I was hoping for I Walked With A Zombie but that'll probably be a drawing of a guy walking and holding a glass with a tiny umbrella in it.

[shamdy]

Hey friends.
Did criterion release any classic films starring the goddess Marilyn Monroe.

[Banned User]

Never thought I'd see the day of a Criterion release of The Awful Truth. I say bring on some more Cary Grant movies. Specifically Arsenic and Old Lace.

Ever since Cat People I've been hoping to see more Val Lewton movies in the collection as well.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by shamdy

Hey friends.
Did criterion release any classic films starring the goddess Marilyn Monroe.

[AaronJ]

Need to watch some Cary Grant today, in honor of his 114th b-day.

His Girl Friday in a few minutes.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

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Great poster! I completely forgot that Marilyn Monroe was the star of The Asphalt Jungle

Seriously, Clash by Night and Don't Bother to Knock would also be welcome additions to my Criterion Collection collection. I'd also gladly double-dip for a CC release of Some Like it Hot.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Great poster! I completely forgot that Marilyn Monroe was the star of The Asphalt Jungle

Seriously, Clash by Night and Don't Bother to Knock would also be welcome additions to my Criterion Collection collection. I'd also gladly double-dip for a CC release of Some Like it Hot.

Twilight Time are releasing Don't Bother To Knock.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

Twilight Time are releasing Don't Bother To Knock.

Thanks, I had forgotten that announcement. I kind of put TT announcements in the back of my mind these days, knowing that it will be at least 6 months to a year before there's an acceptable (for me) price drop.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Great poster! I completely forgot that Marilyn Monroe was the star of The Asphalt Jungle

She wasn't the "star", it was a bit role.

That poster is some extreme revisionist advertising.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

She wasn't the "star", it was a bit role.

That poster is some extreme revisionist advertising.

I think he was joking.

[MifuneFan]

I just noticed that Kino has just released the film Intermezzo (1939) starring Ingrid Bergman, which is actually an American remake of the Swedish Intermezzo film from 1936 that's included in the upcoming Bergman Eclipse set

[bwdowiak]

CC related because of Nicholson in a Western (Monte Hellman) and because of its similarity to Heaven's Gate...

I saw Missouri Breaks the other night and it was what I hoped it would be: a flawed, odd, and endearing film that can be classified as another "anti-western." It bears similarities w/ Heaven's Gate in it's story about the "have's," the capitalists, taking no s**t from the "have nots," in this case, the cattle rustlers.

Just like HG, there are times during the film in which you really feel like you're watching something great. Those moments may be sporadic, but I felt they made the film very worthwhile.

I don't know what to make of Brando's performance. I thought Nicholson was better in the film. It's interesting to see Brando work w/ the variety of different actors and actresses who share screen time w/ him. It's pretty clear that Nicholson was capable of working off of whatever eccentricity Brando could come up with, while others were certainly not.

It fizzles a little bit towards the end and some plot lines feel a little bit under-developed. Overall, however, I like films that give you a lot to chew on - a lot to talk about, and this is that kind of film.

The Blu-ray could use a better transfer. It'd be a neat film for CC to add to their library. I don't know how that works with the distribution rights, if Kino would relinquish them or if CC would be interested.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by shamdy

Hey friends.
Did criterion release any classic films starring the goddess Marilyn Monroe.

Just "The Asphalt Jungle" in which she has a small role which I think is pretty good.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by shamdy

Hey friends.
Did criterion release any classic films starring the goddess Marilyn Monroe.

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Just "The Asphalt Jungle" in which she has a small role which I think is pretty good.

This is something I posted not long ago about her in The Asphalt Jungle.

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Excellent movie and I personally don't know if I've ever seen Marilyn prettier than she is here. That intro shot of her.....Wow! Uncle Lon says it best: "Some sweet kid."

[octagon]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

This is something I posted not long ago about her in The Asphalt Jungle.

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Excellent movie and I personally don't know if I've ever seen Marilyn prettier than she is here. That intro shot of her.....Wow! Uncle Lon says it best: "Some sweet kid."

My vote would have to go to All About Eve. And it also has my favorite line by her, something to the effect of - Oh, you won't bore him, honey. You won't even get a chance to talk.

I'm not usually inclined to say things like 'they make 'em like that anymore' but if I were...

But also yeah to The Asphalt Jungle. Glam Marilyn is awesome but 'plain' Marilyn is pretty freaking awesome too I certainly couldn't argue with anybody who gives an edge to that look.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

This is something I posted not long ago about her in The Asphalt Jungle.

Yes, her character is meant to be a distraction, and she sure is.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Oh you're likely right, good catch!

Oh no !! I had my heart set on Paper Moon, but I have a feeling you guys may be right. I know as soon I break down and by the UK region 2 edition, Criterion will release it with better extras....

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

CC related because of Nicholson in a Western (Monte Hellman) and because of its similarity to Heaven's Gate...

I saw Missouri Breaks the other night and it was what I hoped it would be: a flawed, odd, and endearing film that can be classified as another "anti-western." It bears similarities w/ Heaven's Gate in it's story about the "have's," the capitalists, taking no s**t from the "have nots," in this case, the cattle rustlers.

Just like HG, there are times during the film in which you really feel like you're watching something great. Those moments may be sporadic, but I felt they made the film very worthwhile.

I don't know what to make of Brando's performance. I thought Nicholson was better in the film. It's interesting to see Brando work w/ the variety of different actors and actresses who share screen time w/ him. It's pretty clear that Nicholson was capable of working off of whatever eccentricity Brando could come up with, while others were certainly not.

It fizzles a little bit towards the end and some plot lines feel a little bit under-developed. Overall, however, I like films that give you a lot to chew on - a lot to talk about, and this is that kind of film.

The Blu-ray could use a better transfer. It'd be a neat film for CC to add to their library. I don't know how that works with the distribution rights, if Kino would relinquish them or if CC would be interested.

I LOVE this movie. I had heard so many bad things I didn't see it until buying the DVD used for cheap one day. Marlon Brando was a mad genius. In the book "Somebody" he told friends toward the end of his life that he had spent his entire life "trying to be less crazy". In this movie he kind of loses the battle, between changing his accent in every scene to the costume choices he makes, his performance is unique to say the least. Another quote from the author of the book that I completely agree with is that in many cases, especially with his flops, Marlon Brando's performances were more interesting and captivating than the movies themselves. I would love a Criterion edition of this. I bought the blu ray and you are right, there is a lot of room for improvement, not to mention it is barebones with just the trailer....