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Hellspawn28 · 07-26-2019, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

LOL @ the people dismissing Criterion for releasing genre films, forgetting that this is the same company that released (on Blu-ray, DVD, and/or Laserdisc) The Blob, Night of the Living Dead, Carnival of Souls, the original Godzilla, many John Waters films, RoboCop, Halloween, Akira, Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Sisters, This Is Spinal Tap, King Kong, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Ghostbusters, Forbidden Planet, and of course Armageddon. If a film contributes to pop culture as much as these films have, they’re absolutely “worthy” of the collection.

Don't forget Scanners as well.

gbm82 · 07-26-2019, 03:16 AM

For my Saturday I decided to watch a duo of semi-road movies.... First Detour, I thought it had some great shots and an interesting structure, It was weird that when he first started hitchhiking the cars were on the wrong side of the road and then suddenly changed... With the tone of the film I wonder if it was intentional.

Next was The Shooting. I've only seen two Hellman films yet he's made his way into my top-tier list... I love the vagueness of it (and Two-Lane Blacktop) though the ending was clear from the start (perhaps not when it was released?). Regardless it may now be one of my favorite westerns and Two-Lane is possibly my favorite road movie so I'm rather excited for Ride in the Whirlwind and think I might need to find more of his films...

dbhl3000 · 07-26-2019, 03:36 AM

Criterion should have released this Godzilla set on their Kiddie Criterion line.
There is no such line you say? Well, they should have created one. Must have the young 'uns
appreciate film at the earliest opportunity.

gbm82 · 07-26-2019, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbhl3000

Criterion should have released this Godzilla set on their Kiddie Criterion line.
There is no such line you say? Well, they should have created one. Must have the young 'uns
appreciate film at the earliest opportunity.

https://www.criterion.com/films/2868...black-stallion
https://www.criterion.com/films/886-the-red-balloon
edit:
how'd I forget: https://www.criterion.com/films/28759-jellyfish-eyes

GeoffOliver · 07-26-2019, 03:55 AM

And of course:

allstar_balla21 · 07-26-2019, 03:56 AM

Bunch of rude people in here. Wow.

Blu Titan · 07-26-2019, 03:56 AM

Outstanding news regarding the Godzilla box set

. The release of the year for me. Wow...day one for sure

.

Jr7936 · 07-26-2019, 04:01 AM

the Godzilla set is $149.99 on diabolikdvd

VaguellyAlluring1 · 07-26-2019, 04:14 AM

I will totally be buying the Godzilla set except totally not.

VaguellyAlluring1 · 07-26-2019, 04:18 AM

There are many other auteurs besides the well known people who have limited to no home video release. Claude Chabrol, Claude Lelouche, Losey, Joseph Lewis, Dorothy Azner...list goes on.

gbm82 · 07-26-2019, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by VaguellyAlluring1

There are many other auteurs besides the well known people who have limited to no home video release. Claude Chabrol, Claude Lelouche, Losey, Joseph Lewis, Dorothy Azner...list goes on.

Criterion is a business... would releases of their films sell enough for a profit?

RockzillaXD · 07-26-2019, 04:25 AM

I wish I could say I was excited for the Godzilla set but the lack of English dubs for most of the films pisses me off. Also the fact that they may be using the awful 2008 Toho hd masters and cramming them together on single discs is even more upsetting. If I buy this set at all it will be when it’s 50% off. I expected much better from Criterion especially since their release of Godzilla 1954 was so excellent, and it even includes KOTM 1956 restored.

BTSMGL · 07-26-2019, 04:30 AM

Does anybody know if there's any particular rights issues or something else that might be blocking Criterion from releasing "The Naked City" or "Blast of Silence" on Blu?

StarDestroyer52 · 07-26-2019, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gbm82

You say that now...

Yeah, come September I'll probably have broken that pledge and grab a few extra films. But I'm going to try to be strong and not go overboard.

VaguellyAlluring1 · 07-26-2019, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbm82

Criterion is a business... would releases of their films sell enough for a profit?

Yes, I do. Chabrol is sold(I disagree with it) as a thriller director in the Hitchcock vein. And guess what director trained the public to accept serious cinema as thriller first? Good ole Alfred. People flock to thrillers.

Akibiyori · 07-26-2019, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VaguellyAlluring1

Joseph Lewis.

Joseph Lewis? Really? The bottom of the barrel “Maybe we should rethink this whole Auteur Theory thing” guy? He made Gun Crazy and a couple more enjoyable films but stuff like So Dark the Night is the very picture of a polished turd.

WeeBey · 07-26-2019, 04:51 AM

What do you guys think spine #2000 will be? Wong Kar-wai?

Rzzzz · 07-26-2019, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WeeBey

What do you guys think spine #2000 will be? Wong Kar-wai?

War of the Gargantuas....

horroru · 07-26-2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

War of the Gargantuas....

Don't even Rzzzz you're jinxing it!!!!!!!!!!

I'm hoping they release Gargantuas and Rodan as a double feature, or even better in another box set with the other Toho films. Time will tell....

jw007 · 07-26-2019, 04:58 AM

I've been on this forum for 7 years now (since July 2012), and I've read a lot of exciting and sometimes not exciting posts from people in this thread.

After reading some of the comments over the last day or so, it makes me wonder if Criterion collectors indeed live up to the rumors that they're often arrogant, self-entitled, snobby people.

I'd like to think that's not the case, but on the other hand I've noticed less and less tolerance from people on both sides. Nobody should be afraid of speaking an opinion on whether or not a Criterion release is "worthy" or not, that's what makes a forum a forum, right? At the same time, nobody should bully others regarding their opinion on how politically correct it might be to dismiss a new Criterion release, no matter how silly or sarcastic their point is.

I think we've become a bit spoiled actually. We're a bit spoiled from all the amazing titles that Criterion works hard to restore and release every month out of the year. It gives me hope that the film community still has a lot of reverence for older cinema and that includes 15 old Godzilla movies from the 1950s-1970s.

Let's be grateful that Criterion is still doing what they're doing, but let's also not forget that we all can dismiss whatever release we don't like without consequence of getting threatened or intimidated.

There are PLENTY of Criterion releases I'll never see myself buying, the Godzilla box set included. But I'm really, REALLY happy that Criterion took the effort and care to put together a box set like this for Japanese horror fans (and horror fans worldwide). The Godzilla Shōwa series from Toho is a big part of Japanese film history, and it would be cool to also compare these to the Heisei, Millennium, and Reiwa series as well.

To each their own.

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07-26-2019, 03:16 AM	#189802
gbm82 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2019 4K collection:285 Blu-ray collection:5276 DVD collection:889 Trading Score:8	For my Saturday I decided to watch a duo of semi-road movies.... First Detour, I thought it had some great shots and an interesting structure, It was weird that when he first started hitchhiking the cars were on the wrong side of the road and then suddenly changed... With the tone of the film I wonder if it was intentional. Next was The Shooting. I've only seen two Hellman films yet he's made his way into my top-tier list... I love the vagueness of it (and Two-Lane Blacktop) though the ending was clear from the start (perhaps not when it was released?). Regardless it may now be one of my favorite westerns and Two-Lane is possibly my favorite road movie so I'm rather excited for Ride in the Whirlwind and think I might need to find more of his films...

07-26-2019, 03:36 AM	#189803
dbhl3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Los Angeles, USA Trading Score:4	Criterion should have released this Godzilla set on their Kiddie Criterion line. There is no such line you say? Well, they should have created one. Must have the young 'uns appreciate film at the earliest opportunity.

07-26-2019, 03:55 AM	#189805
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:1506 DVD collection:332	And of course:

07-26-2019, 03:56 AM	#189806
allstar_balla21 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2018 Trading Score:27	Bunch of rude people in here. Wow.

07-26-2019, 03:56 AM	#189807
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Outstanding news regarding the Godzilla box set . The release of the year for me. Wow...day one for sure .

07-26-2019, 04:01 AM	#189808
Jr7936 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1299 DVD collection:167 Digital collection:49 Trading Score:245	the Godzilla set is $149.99 on diabolikdvd

07-26-2019, 04:14 AM	#189809
VaguellyAlluring1 Banned Member since:Oct 2017	I will totally be buying the Godzilla set except totally not.

07-26-2019, 04:18 AM	#189810
VaguellyAlluring1 Banned Member since:Oct 2017	There are many other auteurs besides the well known people who have limited to no home video release. Claude Chabrol, Claude Lelouche, Losey, Joseph Lewis, Dorothy Azner...list goes on.

07-26-2019, 04:25 AM	#189812
RockzillaXD Banned Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:345	I wish I could say I was excited for the Godzilla set but the lack of English dubs for most of the films pisses me off. Also the fact that they may be using the awful 2008 Toho hd masters and cramming them together on single discs is even more upsetting. If I buy this set at all it will be when it’s 50% off. I expected much better from Criterion especially since their release of Godzilla 1954 was so excellent, and it even includes KOTM 1956 restored.

07-26-2019, 04:30 AM	#189813
BTSMGL Active Member Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Manhattan, NY 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:1439	Does anybody know if there's any particular rights issues or something else that might be blocking Criterion from releasing "The Naked City" or "Blast of Silence" on Blu?

07-26-2019, 04:51 AM	#189817
WeeBey Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Toronto iTunes collection:9	What do you guys think spine #2000 will be? Wong Kar-wai?

07-26-2019, 04:58 AM	#189820
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I've been on this forum for 7 years now (since July 2012), and I've read a lot of exciting and sometimes not exciting posts from people in this thread. After reading some of the comments over the last day or so, it makes me wonder if Criterion collectors indeed live up to the rumors that they're often arrogant, self-entitled, snobby people. I'd like to think that's not the case, but on the other hand I've noticed less and less tolerance from people on both sides. Nobody should be afraid of speaking an opinion on whether or not a Criterion release is "worthy" or not, that's what makes a forum a forum, right? At the same time, nobody should bully others regarding their opinion on how politically correct it might be to dismiss a new Criterion release, no matter how silly or sarcastic their point is. I think we've become a bit spoiled actually. We're a bit spoiled from all the amazing titles that Criterion works hard to restore and release every month out of the year. It gives me hope that the film community still has a lot of reverence for older cinema and that includes 15 old Godzilla movies from the 1950s-1970s. Let's be grateful that Criterion is still doing what they're doing, but let's also not forget that we all can dismiss whatever release we don't like without consequence of getting threatened or intimidated. There are PLENTY of Criterion releases I'll never see myself buying, the Godzilla box set included. But I'm really, REALLY happy that Criterion took the effort and care to put together a box set like this for Japanese horror fans (and horror fans worldwide). The Godzilla Shōwa series from Toho is a big part of Japanese film history, and it would be cool to also compare these to the Heisei, Millennium, and Reiwa series as well. To each their own.

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