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mdonovan · 08-20-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lim.davidd

I have the Wicker Man [1973] on DVD but it was not released by Criterion, hence, the possibility as of this moment, is remote.

I had a chance to see a screening of the wicker man with the director ... It seems the source negative have been lost forever ... So the chance of a re master is not possible.

NexusVerbal · 08-20-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Jean Vigo

I'd have to go with Jean Vigo too. It was depressing to know after I finished L'atalante for the first time that it was pretty much the end. And it's terrible because the film singlehandedly showed the potential Vigo had to become greater than any of his successors. It's a damn shame.

Kurosawa and Kubrick are pretty good choices too. But those guys already made so many great films.

Kubrick's A.I would have been interesting to see, though. That is, if he really was willing to make it, at all.

EDIT:

Krzysztof Kieslowski. Now that's definitely someone who had a few more films in him.

Simple Lines · 08-20-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by billzfan

I'll start a conversation piece.

If there was one deceased director who you wish had made one more film, who would it be?

John Huston

retablo · 08-20-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by billzfan

I'll start a conversation piece.

If there was one deceased director who you wish had made one more film, who would it be?

Tony Scott!

Too soon?

For real though, I'd probably go with Kieslowski.

DarkRyder · 08-20-2012, 08:34 AM

This isn't Criterion related, but nonetheless I feel it works here:

Today I accomplished viewing Sátántangó in its entirety, minus a few interruptions and the obvious intermissions of course. What a devastating, depressing, evil masterpiece this film is. It has no good outlook on anything, especially for its massive runtime, yet manages to be quite watchable. Of course it does drag in some moments, and can go slightly overlong, but it's still a work of genius nonetheless. I hope we get a blu-ray soon, especially since The Turin Horse just got one. If it is released, it just better be a proper edition, as I've hear Facet's version of the DVD is pretty bad.

And, to keep in line with the discussion topic, I'd have to choose either Hitchcock or Welles. Something about their personalities really draw me towards them.

Edit: ****, misread the current discussion topic wrong. I'd just say Welles.

Cinemach · 08-20-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rock, stone

I can most easily describe it as the spiritual twin (if superficial opposite) of Browning's other recent film, Sucker Punch. The two movies share grand pretensions and reductive sexual politics, eventually settling for titillation in lieu of insight.

Even though I didn't see Sleeping Beauty this is the assessment I've gleamed from various reviews/impressions, which kept me away in the first place. Particularly re: the affinity with Sucker Punch.

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Originally Posted by billzfan

I'll start a conversation piece.

If there was one deceased director who you wish had made one more film, who would it be?

I'd agree with Jean Vigo. L'Atalante portended a great future.

jrsl76 · 08-20-2012, 09:13 AM

Kubrick

ShellOilJunior · 08-20-2012, 09:32 AM

Hard to argue with Kubrick but to give a different answer: David Lean

P@t_Mtl · 08-20-2012, 09:54 AM

Sergei Eisenstein to be able to complete Ivan The Terrible part 3

Yami · 08-20-2012, 10:26 AM

I'd say Welles so he could have completed The Other Side of the Wind. Also, if he could have survived into the DVD era we might have been able to see some true director's cuts.

DarkRyder · 08-20-2012, 10:43 AM

I misread the discussion topic wrong, but I'd still stick with Welles. Perhaps a proper Don Quixote, or maybe even Hearts of Darkness?

As previously said, if he were still alive we'd probably have proper Director's Cuts. Why did he have to eat himself to death?

ShellOilJunior · 08-20-2012, 10:58 AM

I recall going to see Peter Bogdanovich speak about 6 years ago and he said they were trying to get The Other Side of the Wind released very soon. One can only assume the handbag lady has been blocking its release.

italy12 · 08-20-2012, 01:20 PM

I'd love to see what Hitchcock could have done with modern day actors and technology. Not to say his older films weren't amazing with the acting talent in those days, but I'd be curious to see what he could churn out today if he were alive...

On another note, I was at B&N this weekend and saw a copy of Quadrophenia. I just checked the release date on criterion.com, and it most certainly says 8/28, next week. Weird.

PowellPressburger · 08-20-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

On another note, I was at B&N this weekend and saw a copy of Quadrophenia. I just checked the release date on criterion.com, and it most certainly says 8/28, next week. Weird.

I could swear Barnes has a computer system that doesn't allow items to be sold before release date, although I could be confusing it with Circuit City, and Target. I would have tried to buy it for over a week early :-)

Simon_LDT · 08-20-2012, 01:25 PM

Just watched Harakiri, which is my first venture into Samurai film. Loved it, very dramatic with a superb story which is told perfectly.

Already got my eye on the upcoming Rashomon release but are there any others people here would recommend? Bear in mind, I really liked the way Harakiri was mostly heavily plot-driven and not just fighting and action for the sake of it.

Hawkguy · 08-20-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

On another note, I was at B&N this weekend and saw a copy of Quadrophenia. I just checked the release date on criterion.com, and it most certainly says 8/28, next week. Weird.

They got it two weeks early as a sort of 'exclusive', for some reason..

italy12 · 08-20-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

They got it two weeks early as a sort of 'exclusive', for some reason..

When you say exclusive, that must mean it is out in all B&Ns and they have no problem selling it before the 28th?

If only there was a sale going on...

Hawkguy · 08-20-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

When you say exclusive, that must mean it is out in all B&Ns and they have no problem selling it before the 28th?

If only there was a sale going on...

Yeah, some people here mentioned seeing advertisements in-store about B&N selling it 2 weeks early. I can't imagine why this title specifically.

Brad1963 · 08-20-2012, 01:44 PM

I bought Quadrophenia Saturday at B&N. It is exclusive with them for 2 weeks.

shadedpain4 · 08-20-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yeah, some people here mentioned seeing advertisements in-store about B&N selling it 2 weeks early. I can't imagine why this title specifically.

Yeah, My B&N had a sign up during the last sale stating they would have the Criterion Quadrophenia for 2 weeks exclusively at Barnes and Noble.

It's also been available on B&N.com during this period.

08-20-2012, 08:34 AM	#52845
DarkRyder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:82	This isn't Criterion related, but nonetheless I feel it works here: Today I accomplished viewing Sátántangó in its entirety, minus a few interruptions and the obvious intermissions of course. What a devastating, depressing, evil masterpiece this film is. It has no good outlook on anything, especially for its massive runtime, yet manages to be quite watchable. Of course it does drag in some moments, and can go slightly overlong, but it's still a work of genius nonetheless. I hope we get a blu-ray soon, especially since The Turin Horse just got one. If it is released, it just better be a proper edition, as I've hear Facet's version of the DVD is pretty bad. And, to keep in line with the discussion topic, I'd have to choose either Hitchcock or Welles. Something about their personalities really draw me towards them. Edit: ***, misread the current discussion topic wrong. I'd just say Welles. Last edited by DarkRyder; 08-20-2012 at 10:41 AM.*

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08-20-2012, 09:13 AM	#52847
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	Kubrick

08-20-2012, 09:32 AM	#52848
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08-20-2012, 09:54 AM	#52849
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Sergei Eisenstein to be able to complete Ivan The Terrible part 3

08-20-2012, 10:26 AM	#52850
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	I'd say Welles so he could have completed The Other Side of the Wind. Also, if he could have survived into the DVD era we might have been able to see some true director's cuts.

08-20-2012, 10:43 AM	#52851
DarkRyder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:82	I misread the discussion topic wrong, but I'd still stick with Welles. Perhaps a proper Don Quixote, or maybe even Hearts of Darkness? As previously said, if he were still alive we'd probably have proper Director's Cuts. Why did he have to eat himself to death?

08-20-2012, 10:58 AM	#52852
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I recall going to see Peter Bogdanovich speak about 6 years ago and he said they were trying to get The Other Side of the Wind released very soon. One can only assume the handbag lady has been blocking its release.

08-20-2012, 01:20 PM	#52853
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I'd love to see what Hitchcock could have done with modern day actors and technology. Not to say his older films weren't amazing with the acting talent in those days, but I'd be curious to see what he could churn out today if he were alive... On another note, I was at B&N this weekend and saw a copy of Quadrophenia. I just checked the release date on criterion.com, and it most certainly says 8/28, next week. Weird.

08-20-2012, 01:25 PM	#52855
Simon_LDT Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Coventry, UK 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1186 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:34	Just watched Harakiri, which is my first venture into Samurai film. Loved it, very dramatic with a superb story which is told perfectly. Already got my eye on the upcoming Rashomon release but are there any others people here would recommend? Bear in mind, I really liked the way Harakiri was mostly heavily plot-driven and not just fighting and action for the sake of it.

08-20-2012, 01:44 PM	#52859
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1674 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I bought Quadrophenia Saturday at B&N. It is exclusive with them for 2 weeks.

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