The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

I'd like to know anyone & everyones feelings about the film 'Walkabout' . I just viewed the trailer and it looks intriguing. I know nothing more about it than what I saw there.

It's a film that I first streamed on NetFlix, when they still carried more of the Criterion films. I was also so intrigued by it, that I wound up buying the blu-ray release.

It's a visually pleasing film with a nice soundtrack. The story is quite dysfunctional, but interesting and engaging and it's one of the first 5-10 blu's I bought, when I started buying Criterion blus. The extras are decent and their is a good commentary by Nicholas Roeg and Jenny Agutter to boot.

I don't think you'd be disappointed with it.

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'll raise you:

The Gold Rush
Shallow Grave
Fail-Safe
Rashomon
Weekend
Leave Her to Heaven

There's no way that Criterion would release 4(!) major/well known/classic USA/UK titles on same month!We will be lucky if we get The Gold Rush along with Shallow Grave.Take your seat and watch.

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by rkish

It's a film that I first streamed on NetFlix, when they still carried more of the Criterion films. I was also so intrigued by it, that I wound up buying the blu-ray release.

It's a visually pleasing film with a nice soundtrack. The story is quite dysfunctional, but interesting and engaging and it's one of the first 5-10 blu's I bought, when I started buying Criterion blus. The extras are decent and their is a good commentary by Nicholas Roeg and Jenny Agutter to boot.

I don't think you'd be disappointed with it.

I put it on my list to pick up....Cheers

P.S. - Now I'm interested in Bergman films...I need to stop watching trailers and interviews....and stay away from you lot

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Akijama

There's no way that Criterion would release 4(!) major/well known/classic USA/UK titles on same month!We will be lucky if we get The Gold Rush along with Shallow Grave.Take your seat and watch.

They could. I mean, They did release Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, The Last Picture Show (albeit in a box set with Head (not really all that obscure either), Drive, He Said, A Safe Place, and The King of Marvin Gardens (again not too obscure) Night of the Hunter, Modern times, and Antichrist all in November 2010. They have done a month with several major, well-known, classic US/UK titles. Also, I'm just posting what I'd like to see that is somewhat plausible, this isn't any inidcation of what they will actually release.

Many would argue that Fail-Safe isn't really that well-known, because it came out the same time as Dr. Strangelove, which overshadowed the film.

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

There's been talk of Leave Her to Heaven or is it just a really wild guess?

Wishful thinking. I'm a fan of the film, and would love a CC treatment.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Wishful thinking. I'm a fan of the film, and would love a CC treatment.

It would be interesting. I like it as well--one of the most unconventional film noirs that comes to mind. I remember the first time I watched it I was completely unaware it was going to go in the direction the film ended up going in..

[ikari777]

As long as I can get The Gold Rush, I'm good with everything else!

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

It would be interesting. I like it as well--one of the most unconventional film noirs that comes to mind. I remember the first time I watched it I was completely unaware it was going to go in the direction the film ended up going in..

I'd like to get my hands on the novel the film is based off of. I thought Gene Tierney did a fantastic job as Ellen. I want more noir in the Criterion collection.

[jcs913]

I don't know who posted the info about DD selling Last Temptation for $21, but thanks for the info. I got my copy yesterday, which is even earlier than Criterion sends releases out, and got through about half. I have the DVD and will say that the move to blu is a very strong upgrade in all areas. The DVD is pretty good to start with, but the BD is a very nice presentation for anyone looking to purchase.

[jayputter]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'd like to get my hands on the novel the film is based off of. I thought Gene Tierney did a fantastic job as Ellen. I want more noir in the Criterion collection.

I know its too big a title to license away, but if criterion ever got the rights to Laura I'd be jumping up and down for a week. It would be nice to see anyone give this classic a nice edition with a beautiful transfer and a fair amount of extras.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by jayputter

I know its too big a title to license away, but if criterion ever got the rights to Laura I'd be jumping up and down for a week. It would be nice to see anyone give this classic a nice edition with a beautiful transfer and a fair amount of extras.

BFI's been touring a restored print in the UK...I haven't heard anything about a blu release but I would think one would be eminent. Criterion or Kino would be the likely releasing companies on American shores, I'd think.

LINK: BFI Laura restoration in theaters 24 February

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'd like to get my hands on the novel the film is based off of. I thought Gene Tierney did a fantastic job as Ellen. I want more noir in the Criterion collection.

Agreed. Criterion should grab some of Columbia's and release a box.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Agreed. Criterion should grab some of Columbia's and release a box.

Leave Her to Heaven is 20th Century Fox though.

[ssjmichael]

Last Temptation of Christ for $14.99 and shipping now:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=195280

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by ssjmichael

Last Temptation of Christ for $14.99 and shipping now:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=195280

Thanks for that.

Now I'm wondering if I should blind-buy..I'm really not sure about this one--I don't know what to expect from it. Hmmmmm...

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by jcs913

I don't know who posted the info about DD selling Last Temptation for $21, but thanks for the info. I got my copy yesterday, which is even earlier than Criterion sends releases out, and got through about half. I have the DVD and will say that the move to blu is a very strong upgrade in all areas. The DVD is pretty good to start with, but the BD is a very nice presentation for anyone looking to purchase.

your welcome

[rkish]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

your welcome

Thanks Mon! And DAMN you at the same time! I was going to wait until the B & N sale, as I've spent a bit of cash lately...and I was contemplating it at 19.99...but 14.99 is making my decision that much more difficult.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by rkish

Thanks Mon! And DAMN you at the same time! I was going to wait until the B & N sale, as I've spent a bit of cash lately...and I was contemplating it at 19.99...but 14.99 is making my decision that much more difficult.

I just saw that post and e-mailed them for a $5 credit. $21 was a great deal, but $15 is even better...

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by jcs913

I just saw that post and e-mailed them for a $5 credit. $21 was a great deal, but $15 is even better...

same here...waiting to see what they say

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by rkish

thanks mon! And damn you at the same time! i was going to wait until the b & n sale, as i've spent a bit of cash lately...and i was contemplating it at 19.99...but 14.99 is making my decision that much more difficult.

buy buy buy

[rkish]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

buy buy buy

Damn you...DONE!

I think the Peter Gabriel soundtrack pushed me over the wall.