The Criterion Collection

[Rzzzz]

What I don't understand is how Criterion has managed to release my favorite films of all time, including my #1 favorite film since I was a kid. How did they know?

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[BluPat]

Does anyone know if Criterion have The Misfits (1961)?

[bergman864]

Originally Posted by Shanghai Express

Do any of the celebs in the closet videos ever say “I actually already own all the Criterions I want because I keep up with announcements/am not a cheap bastard/actually love movies as much as I say I do and so collect physical media/am here to talk about the movies anyway” or does everyone take?

I don't know how many have ever called themselves a cheap bastard but there are quite a few that mention movies they already own but still want to show them to the camera.

[MifuneFan]

Janus Films' Press Notes (PDF) confirms Paris, Texas coming to 4K at home with HDR. This was expected, but good to have official confirmation.

RESTORATION

PARIS, TEXAS was shot in the fall of 1983 on an ARRIFLEX 35 BL III, on color negative film.

In 2014, on behalf of the French co-producer, Argos Films, the original negative was digitized in 4K, restored and color graded in 2K. All work was carried out at L’Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna and the Eclair Group in Paris, with the kind support of CNC. Because 2K was the state of the art of the projection technology installed in most cinemas, restoration, grading and mastering were carried out in 2K.

However, as extensive tests have shown that all the information contained in the 35mm material is only fully reproduced in 4K resolution, and as projection and broadcasting norms are evolving in this direction, Wim Wenders and the Wim Wenders Stiftung decided to elaborately restore and color grade PARIS, TEXAS in 4K to coincide with the film’s 40th anniversary in 2024. The 4K restoration work was made possible with the support of Chanel and the German Film Heritage Funding Program (FFE). It was carried out at Basis Berlin Postproduktion, using the 4K scans made at L’Immagine Ritrovata.

The Wim Wenders Stiftung has thus been able to catch up with state of the art norms and make the film available in 4K DCPs for theatrical screenings and UHD for home entertainment and streaming - including an HDR version - for today’s widespread display technology.

Paris, Texas - Official 4K Restoration Trailer - YouTube

[Brad1963]

PARIS, TEXAS - UHD seems like a likely candidate for November.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

PARIS, TEXAS - UHD seems like a likely candidate for November.

Yeah, it'll be on my Nov. predictions list. The only thing I can see that might stop that is if they wanted to put more space between their theatrical screenings and the home video release.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

For me, the personal insights, and anecdotes that some closet visitors provide are my favorite aspects of the vids. i've only watched a fraction of them,but some of my favorites are from William Friedkin, Hideo Kojima, Willem Dafoe, Patton Oswalt, Udo Kier, and Charlie Day. I think if you're mainly focusing on celebrities getting free movies then you're missing the point entirely.

Same here, always thought that was the main selling point of these videos. And of course celebrities like getting free stuff, literally everyone likes getting free stuff, wealth or social status doesnt factor into it.

Originally Posted by javy

Friedkin's is great. I've watched his numerous times. And I must admit, I was surprised by Patton Oswalt's visit. The guy definitely knows his stuff.

I wouldnt have pegged Patton Oswalt as a fellow noir enthusiast thats for sure.

[traths]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Yeah, it'll be on my Nov. predictions list. The only thing I can see that might stop that is if they wanted to put more space between their theatrical screenings and the home video release.

With this being it's anniversary year it's very likely it will be November or December.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Yeah, it'll be on my Nov. predictions list. The only thing I can see that might stop that is if they wanted to put more space between their theatrical screenings and the home video release.

The NYC engagement starts on Aug 30 at the IFC Center. The other major cities should follow. A November release date seems feasible. I'm also predicting the 4k restoration of Seven Samurai in November.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Yeah, it'll be on my Nov. predictions list. The only thing I can see that might stop that is if they wanted to put more space between their theatrical screenings and the home video release.

We'll find out this Thursday.

[MifuneFan]

Here is my November predictions list. Highly ambitious/unrealistic, but I do expect it to be one of the biggest months for Criterion, so I'm hoping for a least one or two of these.

Paper Moon 4K
Seven Samurai 4K
Eyes Wide Shut 4K
Nightmare Alley 4K (w/ B&W version)
Paris, Texas 4K
Shoeshine

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Here is my November predictions list. Highly ambitious/unrealistic, but I do expect it to be one of the biggest months for Criterion, so I'm hoping for a least one or two of these.

Paper Moon 4K
Seven Samurai 4K
Eyes Wide Shut 4K
Nightmare Alley 4K (w/ B&W version)
Paris, Texas 4K
Shoeshine

Eyes Wide Shut is unlikely since it was on WB's survey, no?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Eyes Wide Shut is unlikely since it was on WB's survey, no?

Yeah, perhaps. I made that list a couple weeks back, before the survey came out. A-List surveys are a bit of a toss-up to be honest. Could be an indication of them doing a direct release, but I'd honestly be surprised if Warner planned to release even half of the titles on that list. They barely release 4K catalog titles as it is, so I would hope Warner at least lets Criterion tackle the Kubrick films, especially Barry Lyndon, since Warner rarely if ever uses Dolby Vision for their own releases.

[TenYearLurker]

Originally Posted by White Dang

You're good at projecting. Maybe a hidden talent, keep working on it.

You're using the word "projecting" wrong. The person you quoted was calling you out for being upset, which you very clearly seem to be.

You and a few others have weird "12-year-old who just got into punk music" energy about this. I can't imagine getting upset about the possibility that filmmakers may go home with a few free discs. But hey, go off. Fight the system, eat the rich, etc etc.

[Scottie]

[Scottie]

November predictions:

La Dolce Vita 4K, BD re-issue
Magnolia 4K, BD
The Master 4K, BD
The Small Back Room BD
Tokyo Drifter 4K

[MifuneFan]

Criterion has added one new extra for their release of I Walked With a Zombie / The Seventh Victim. An excerpt from an episode of a PBS series called Monstrum. They've also added a little more details about the included audio essays.

Old list

SPECIAL FEATURES

• New 4K digital restorations of both films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks
• In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the films and one Blu-ray with the films and special features
• Audio commentary on I Walked with a Zombie featuring authors Kim Newman and Stephen Jones
• Audio commentary on The Seventh Victim featuring film historian Steve Haberman
• Interview with film critic and historian Imogen Sara Smith
• Audio essays from Adam Roche’s podcast The Secret History of Hollywood
• Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005), a documentary featuring Newman; Val E. Lewton, son of producer Val Lewton; filmmakers William Friedkin, Guillermo del Toro, George A. Romero, John Landis, and Robert Wise; author Neil Gaiman; actor Sara Karloff; and others
• Trailers
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: Essays by critics Chris Fujiwara and Lucy Sante

New List

SPECIAL FEATURES

• New 4K digital restorations of both films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions
• In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the films and one Blu-ray with the films and special features
• Audio commentary on I Walked with a Zombie featuring authors Kim Newman and Stephen Jones
• Audio commentary on The Seventh Victim featuring film historian Steve Haberman
• Interview with film historian Imogen Sara Smith
• Audio essays from Adam Roche’s podcast The Secret History of Hollywood featuring stories about the casts, crews, and productions of both films
• Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005), a documentary featuring Newman; Val E. Lewton, son of producer Val Lewton; filmmakers William Friedkin, Guillermo del Toro, George A. Romero, John Landis, and Robert Wise; actor Sara Karloff; and others
• Excerpts from “The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.,” an episode of the PBS series Monstrum, hosted by scholar Emily Zarka
• Trailers
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: Essays by critics Chris Fujiwara and Lucy Sante

[BarnDoor]

I'm hoping we might finally see Captain Blood and/or Winchester 73.

[PipesDonatello]

Seven Samurai - 4K
Paris, Texas - 4K
The Time Masters - 4K
The Royal Tenenbaums - 4K

[White Dang]

Originally Posted by TenYearLurker

You're using the word "projecting" wrong. The person you quoted was calling you out for being upset, which you very clearly seem to be.

You and a few others have weird "12-year-old who just got into punk music" energy about this. I can't imagine getting upset about the possibility that filmmakers may go home with a few free discs. But hey, go off. Fight the system, eat the rich, etc etc.

Good job. A+!

Now finish your other homework.