The Criterion Collection

[EddieLarkin]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Trying to decide between Traffic, le cercle rouge, pale flower, and last temptation. Which would you pick?

I own them all, and would rank them:

Le cercle rouge > Last Temptation > Pale Flower > Traffic

I'd say Traffic is on a much lower tier than the other 3. It's a good film but I don't think it stands up to any of the others.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

I'm a huge Science Fiction fan, any interesting titles released by Criterion that anyone can recommend? The only releases that call out to my attention are probably the original Godzilla film and A Night to Remember.

World on a Wire! Near the top of my list of all time best Criterion blind buys.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

Well, I'm actually interested in the actual Titanic event, and A Night to Remember is a film I enjoyed a lot. It's arguably the most "historically accurate" of all the major motion pictures pertaining to the disaster. Interestingly enough, there's even a 1943 Nazi Propaganda film to boot (also called Titanic). I always thought a company like Criterion should do a release of such a obscure title.

KINO has already released that Teutonic Titanic on DVD SomeFilmBuff. Despite its ambitious (for the era) production values, if historical accuracy is your bag...uhm...give that über telling of the tale a wide pass. It's hard to stifle all the unintentional larffs.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

Well, I'm actually interested in the actual Titanic event, and A Night to Remember is a film I enjoyed a lot.

Ah, okay. The sci-fi hook threw me but wanting the film makes perfect sense. I caught it on TCM and it instantly went on my July list. In fact, it was only a few weeks or so before the sale and once hooked I normally stop watching and wait for the BD but I couldn't turn it off.

Originally Posted by billzfan

Trying to decide between Traffic, le cercle rouge, pale flower, and last temptation. Which would you pick?

Pale Flower. I haven't watched Last Temptation yet, really don't care for Traffic and like Le Cercle Rouge well enough but my reaction to Pale Flower was solidly in 'omg, best movie evrah' territory.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by HyperRealist

If you don't watch the deals section... B&N B2G1 starts tomorrow and will prolly overlap with the current 40% prices for a little bit. Some titles are working now.

I got Kagemusha, Design for Living and Last Days of Disco for $16.95 each.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=204408

Bloody hell, the sale ends a few days before my venture to B&N, and there's no way I'm going before the 5th of Ocotber. Here's hoping there's another fun sale.

Le Havre is even more enjoyable the second and third time around. People have no souls if they aren't touched by

[Show spoiler]Marcel and Arletty's relationship. I'm going to get smacked for it, but it reminded me a bit of Carl and Ellie from Up.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

I'm a huge Science Fiction fan, any interesting titles released by Criterion that anyone can recommend? The only releases that call out to my attention are probably the original Godzilla film and A Night to Remember.

Criterion Sci-Fi (some already mentioned):

Island of Lost Souls (of the pre-code, slightly horror variety)
La Jatee (part of a set with Sans Soleil)
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Solaris
World on a Wire

Kiss Me Deadly is noir, but with a Cold War sci-fi twist

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

Criterion Sci-Fi (some already mentioned):

Island of Lost Souls (of the pre-code, slightly horror variety)
La Jatee (part of a set with Sans Soleil)
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Solaris
World on a Wire

Kiss Me Deadly is noir, but with a Cold War sci-fi twist

'Robinson Crusoe on Mars' & ' Solaris' are my top Criterion Sci Fi picks for ya

[communichaoz]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

I'm a huge Science Fiction fan, any interesting titles released by Criterion that anyone can recommend? The only releases that call out to my attention are probably the original Godzilla film and A Night to Remember.

I don't see how a night to remember could be considered science fiction. Perhaps cameron's Titanic is, and even then I don't think folks would consider or describe that sci-fi.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

People have no souls

I say the same thing to myself when some people dismiss Malick

[Jef Costello]

Originally Posted by Agent Bond

What was the first Criterion release on Blu-Ray?

I believe it's Chungking Express. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Chung...y/1197/#Review

[Scottie]

Last night, as part of the B2G1 (with the 40%), I ordered:

12 Angry Men
39 Steps
Charade - Free
Lady Vanishes
Killing
Paths Of Glory - Free

I also really wanted "The Red Shoes" so I bought it. Order came out to be ~$120, which I think is exceptionally great for 7 Blu-Ray Criterions

The bad news is my credit card wouldn't go through (when I had money in it), so I kept moving more money over and trying it again. Barnes 'N Noble scared me and said they cancelled my order due to repeated attempts, but the only thing that changed was the status from "Unable" to "Not yet shipped" - approximately 15 minutes later, I got a confirmation that it was going to ship.

I was worried so I ordered "Anatomy Of A Murder" to see how a cancellation showed up in the order history, but they won't cancel it and they confirmed it shipping. I don't really care because I wanted it, but I didn't feel like spending $40+ on one movie (because I ordered it post 40% off sale)

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Trying to decide between Traffic, le cercle rouge, pale flower, and last temptation. Which would you pick?

Le Cercle Rouge and Pale Flower

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

[I]If anyone wants a box-set of masterpieces, go straight to the Josef Von Sternberg set. Underworld kicks off what will become the codified gangster genre of the 1930s. The Last Command is a great Emil Jannings vehicle and a great story juxtaposing imperial Russia of 1917 against Hollywood of the late 1920s. The Docks of New York is an odd romantic drama and features the extraordinary physical presence of George Bancroft. All feature some of the best black and white cinematography you'll ever see.

Couldn't have said it better. One of my favorite boxsets by far. Would love to see this get a Blu!. Personally I thought The Last Command was the best in the set, but they are all superb films.

Originally Posted by billzfan

Trying to decide between Traffic, le cercle rouge, pale flower, and last temptation. Which would you pick?

Pale Flower > Le Cercle Rouge

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

Interestingly enough, there's even a 1943 Nazi Propaganda film to boot (also called Titanic). I always thought a company like Criterion should do a release of such a obscure title.

Available on DVD from KINO

[toddly6666]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

World on a Wire! Near the top of my list of all time best Criterion blind buys.

I agree. One of my best Criterion blind buys too. I was delaying buying it because I fell asleep to another Fassbinder film (Bitter Tears). But World on a Wire is an awesome exciting sci-fi flick!

[starman15317]

Of course the best sci-fi movie in the collection, on any formats, is The Blob.

[billzfan]

Go to eBay and search for criterion Blu ray under buy it now and price+shipping lowest. There's a seller whOse dumping brand new criterions from 6-12 bucks!!!

[EddieLarkin]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Go to eBay and search for criterion Blu ray under buy it now and price+shipping lowest. There's a seller whOse dumping brand new criterions from 6-12 bucks!!!

Wow, just had a look. Bootlegs surely? He's selling Godzilla for $4 Brand New & Sealed!!

[SomeFilmBuff]

Originally Posted by communichaoz

I don't see how a night to remember could be considered science fiction. Perhaps cameron's Titanic is, and even then I don't think folks would consider or describe that sci-fi.

Well, I just put A Night to Remember out there because it's a Criterion release that I want in general, not because it's Science Fiction. I don't easily confuse genres.



Some may disagree with my opinion but some of these Blu Ray titles aren't expensive. I still remember some of the prices for Criterion titles when DVD was in its infancy.

[iamthoreau13]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Go to eBay and search for criterion Blu ray under buy it now and price+shipping lowest. There's a seller whOse dumping brand new criterions from 6-12 bucks!!!

awesome find!! picked up the following for $29.41 + shipping

Godzilla
The Darjeeling Limited
If...
The Complete Jean Vigo
Paths Of Glory

[billzfan]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Wow, just had a look. Bootlegs surely? He's selling Godzilla for $4 Brand New & Sealed!!

If he was selling bootlegs, he wouldn't have a 99.7% rating.