The Criterion Collection

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

I dont trust Netflix and Ted Sarandos as much as I can throw them. The CEO said that he was trying to work with Lynch to greenlight his latest project, after his passing. It felt tasteless and came across as hollow.

I agree that I don't trust him, but he was just echoing what Lynch's own producer Sabrina Sutherland had been saying earlier this year. She said that she was hoping he would come back to it in some fashion, but he was in his art and music mode. (And it's clear Lynch didn't think he was going to die soon, because he was apparently booking Zoom engagements into the spring.)

They DID pass on his animated film Snootworld, but by all accounts, the Netflix project interrupted by COVID sounded like a plausible concern by most participants, even with the emphysema difficulties.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Besides Nickel Boys, I'd say The Seed of the Sacred Fig (NEON) and Emilia Pérez (Netflix) are two other possibilities.

The chaos if Criterion does Emilia Perez would be worth the spine.

[Mr. Odessa]

I am watching The Night Porter tonight. Would be nice if The Criterion Collection came out with a new version which includes the theatrical trailer and still gallery also.

[Dr. Zaius]

Robert Eggers’s Closet Picks - YouTube

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius

Robert Eggers’s Closet Picks - YouTube

That was really good - he comes across as a very nice guy... and one who already owns some Criterions to boot!

[Scottie]

The Girls (1968)
Directed by Mai Zetterling
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2253

Loving Couples (1964)
Directed by Mai Zetterling
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2251

Night Games (1966)
Directed by Mai Zetterling
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2252

Room 999 (2023)
Directed by Lubna Playoust
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2250

I wonder if we'll see a Room 666 and Room 999 double feature.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by deadheadbill

I found the Lost Highway 4k to be quite good. I haven't seen the Kino blu, but I can't help but think you will find the Criterion to be a significant improvement.

I just watched the Criterion 4K the other night and have never seen the film look better. It is stupendous. Arguably, my favorite Lynch film.

Can someone explain to me the significance, if any, of the younger guy being outside in a back yard while a bossa nova tune plays and he stares at a kiddie pool?

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Hoping Criterion and Netflix continue to work together. Still waiting for Mank and Buster Scruggs over here.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND for me.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius

Robert Eggers’s Closet Picks - YouTube

Cool guy and his picks were excellent.

I wonder how and where he was able to see THE UNKNOWN on TV when he was a teenager? TCM, I guess?

[Egbert Souse]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Cool guy and his picks were excellent.

I wonder how and where he was able to see THE UNKNOWN on TV when he was a teenager? TCM, I guess?

TCM is where I first saw it. They seemed to program it often, perhaps because the then-longest cut was under an hour.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

TCM is where I first saw it. They seemed to program it often, perhaps because the then-longest cut was under an hour.

That's great. When I was a teenager in the dark ages before cable my only chance to see non-comedy silent films was on the local PBS station in Chicago. They would run them on Saturday afternoons under the listing: "MISC. SILENT MOVIES."

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I just watched the Criterion 4K the other night and have never seen the film look better. It is stupendous. Arguably, my favorite Lynch film.

Can someone explain to me the significance, if any, of the younger guy being outside in a back yard while a bossa nova tune plays and he stares at a kiddie pool?

It’s gorgeous.

And I’m going to play our beloved David Lynch here with what I believe his response would be: “What do YOU think it means?”

[Watershipdownisgood]

So since Criterion has put out Zoetrope titles before what’s the possibility of us getting Barfly from Criterion?
Just wondering as it seems like a title that would be up their alley

[traths]

The Elephant Man is currently unavailable everywhere. The Criterion and Barnes and Noble websites don't have it either.

[ilenewoodsfan99]

Originally Posted by Scottie

The Girls (1968)
Directed by Mai Zetterling
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2253

Loving Couples (1964)
Directed by Mai Zetterling
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2251

Night Games (1966)
Directed by Mai Zetterling
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2252

Room 999 (2023)
Directed by Lubna Playoust
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2250

I wonder if we'll see a Room 666 and Room 999 double feature.

Waiting for the day I see That Hamilton Woman is updated on the site, or something.

[Querelle]

Originally Posted by traths

The Elephant Man is currently unavailable everywhere. The Criterion and Barnes and Noble websites don't have it either.

I know it's not Criterion, and you probably already know this, but the Studio Canal 4K release is still available. I would assume you're region free

[traths]

Originally Posted by Querelle

I know it's not Criterion, and you probably already know this, but the Studio Canal 4K release is still available. I would assume you're region free

I wonder if the Criterion digipack is going out of print and it will be released in a regular clear plastic case.

[Scottie]

Janus is promoting the 4K restorations of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Compensation.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by traths

I wonder if the Criterion digipack is going out of print and it will be released in a regular clear plastic case.

This is entirely possible, especially if they are planning on releasing it on UHD.

[Maxflier]

Originally Posted by traths

I wonder if the Criterion digipack is going out of print and it will be released in a regular clear plastic case.

God, I hope so. I loathe digipacks.