The Criterion Collection

[blackhawktraffic]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

And yet the man uses the sloppiest blurring possible to cover the pubic hair he framed to include for the home video releases.

Wait what?

[deepbreathsanddeath]

Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

No worries going off topic isn't a sin. Glad to hear that though, but I have come across a few good lesbian films via Netflix and my Queer Theory film class, well made but a little dark I would say the following fall into "Heavenly Creatures", "Sister My Sister" to name a couple arent ones that arent as well known as say "High Art" and some of the better lesbian films out there.

Seen + own heavenly creatures. Love it. One of my favourites. I'll have to check out the others though. Chances are they've already seen or heard of them though. Thanks for the recommendations

[GoldMotel]

Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

Wait what?

From IMDB:

"The DVD and VHS versions of the film were self-censored by Lynch for sexual content. He had an additional blurring effect added to Laura Harring's crotch in the scene where she climbs into bed with 'Naomi Watts (I)' . The blurring was requested by David Lynch himself because he disapproved of nude pictures of Harring being distributed on the Internet. "

[blackhawktraffic]

Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

Seen + own heavenly creatures. Love it. One of my favourites. I'll have to check out the others though. Chances are they've already seen or heard of them though. Thanks for the recommendations

Your welcome, there's plenty Of good stuff out there don't worry just gotta weed through the junk first.

Originally Posted by GoldMotel

From IMDB:

"The DVD and VHS versions of the film were self-censored by Lynch for sexual content. He had an additional blurring effect added to Laura Harring's crotch in the scene where she climbs into bed with 'Naomi Watts (I)' . The blurring was requested by David Lynch himself because he disapproved of nude pictures of Harring being distributed on the Internet. "

Wow I had no idea I need to go back and re-watch the movie regardless but will pay attention to these parts. That's really silly that he did that after the theatrical version didn't have it blurred. Lynch is a weird fella.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by White Dang

I myself can't stand John Wayne, save for "The Searchers." Did you ever try "The Proposition"? It's hard to say if you will like it for sure, but it's an outback western and it's written by good old Nick Cave. I would also HIGHLY recommend "Once Upon a Time in the West" if you haven't delved into it yet.
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If Mulholland Drive is released in Criterion it's going to be in my top 5 Criterions for sure.

Oh shoot! Yes, I forgot about The Proposition. One of my favorite films in fact. I have the blu-ray of this movie. The main reason is of course that Nick Cave wrote the screenplay and the score. It's such a bloody and violent film but so powerful all the same.

Honestly, I thought David Lynch boycotted the Criterion Collection? I never expected him to cooperate with Criterion ever. It truly appears that Mulholland Drive is coming to Criterion, and that means I'm not actually dreaming in one of David Lynch's films! YES!

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I'm not sure how much you keep up with modern shoegaze-y music, but these are definitely two bands you should give a shot. Whirr is more traditional shoegaze, while Pity Sex blends shoegaze with 90's emo. http://whirrband.bandcamp.com/ http://runforcoverrecords.bandcamp.c.../feast-of-love

Thanks for the recommendations! I will check out those bands too.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

Wow I had no idea I need to go back and re-watch the movie regardless but will pay attention to these parts. That's really silly that he did that after the theatrical version didn't have it blurred. Lynch is a weird fella.

It's not that weird. I don't think having individual frames plastered all over celebrity spank sites was part of the original plan.

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by octagon

It's not that weird. I don't think having individual frames plastered all over celebrity spank sites was part of the original plan.

Then re-frame it or use an alternate take for crying out loud.

Although I will say the blurring isn't so noticeable if you watch it on a phone.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

Then re-frame it or use an alternate take for crying out loud.

Although I will say the blurring isn't so noticeable if you watch it on a phone.

Isn't it unnoticable at normal contrast/brightness levels though? I seem to recall an article mentioning that grabs had to be manipulated to bring out pornworthy detail.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by octagon

Isn't it unnoticable at normal contrast/brightness levels though? I seem to recall an article mentioning that grabs had to be manipulated to bring out pornworthy detail.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.

I don't know how noticeable the unedited version of it was, but I remember being baffled by the blur it back when I saw it on dvd.

I watched the Studio Canal blu a few months back and while it lasts it is not well done. Maybe the CC will clean it up a bit? That would actually be really nice, although I don't know how much I think the movie is worth a double dip, in my case.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Are you trying to break my heart? While FWWM isn't perfect, in large parts because of actors not wanting to participate, etc., it is by no means worthy of being dumped as an extra.

Agreed with this. Dumping FWWM as 'just an extra' would be asinine unless it was a part of a 'Twin Peaks' universe ultimate set or something like that, with all of its extras as well.

I find FWWM to be a sort of sister film to Blue Velvet, as it traverses the same territory and themes from a female perspective: like darkness in a placid setting, and sexual voyeurism and awakening.

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The crotch-blur on Mulholland Dr.: Lynch did it as a favor to Laura Elena Harring, due to snapshot-grabbing largely. I know blah-blah censorship, but it lasts for the smaller side of a second and is by no means a focus of the scene.

[Abdrewes]

Holy cow! I just saw the announcement. Time to retire my German Concorde BluRay.

I really hope The Straight Story is part of the deal too

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by italy12

Is this just for sh*** and giggles, or is this coming to Criterion????

Any others besides Eraserhead? Maybe Lost Highway??

Thanks, pro-b.

EDIT: Nevermind...saw your other post!!

Can someone please explain why everyone is taking the fact that Criterion reposted someone else's tumbler image means they are releasing the film? They do this on an almost daily basis with things they think are cool, and rarely do they have anything to do with their own upcoming releases. Heck, a few days ago they posted an image from Clockwork Orange, and the internet didn't decide they were releasing that.

I would be thrilled if it were true, but I am not sure what evidence people are basing the speculation on.

[The Great Owl]

It's not real until the cover art shows up in the mid-month announcements.

That's my take on the David Lynch excitement.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I would be thrilled if it were true, but I am not sure what evidence people are basing the speculation on.

Evidence? I must be on the wrong Internet!

[octagon]

Criterion is releasing A Clockwork Orange???

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by octagon

Criterion is releasing A Clockwork Orange???

Yes. Yes, they are.

I read it but can't find the link. Or Tito told me while I was getting my Brazilian wax. Either way, it's true.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

Evidence? I must be on the wrong Internet!

"Do not trust everything that you see on the Internet."
- Abraham Lincoln

[Jughead]

Well... I plopped down $62 for a new copy of Le Cercle Rouge on Ebay today. Someone please tell me I'm not crazy.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Jughead

Well... I plopped down $62 for a new copy of Le Cercle Rouge on Ebay today. Someone please tell me I'm not crazy.

You're not crazy. Hope that helped!

[Jughead]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

You're not crazy. Hope that helped!

...very much appreciated.