The Criterion Collection

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by bookcase

I'm still hoping for Y Tu Mamá También. Didn't they indicate this would be released in one of their cartoon drawings?

They did a long time ago. The problem is that they are probably waiting for Cuaron to finish Gravity so that he can approve a transfer, etc.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

If you ever wanted to see a photo of the complete collection, David Blakeslee (who writes the Criterion Reflections blog) posted one recently...

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Source: http://instagram.com/p/azZQZ2ymQW/#

Damn - I'm assuming he owns every DVD, Blu-ray, and Eclipse.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Damn - I'm assuming he owns every DVD, Blu-ray, and Eclipse.

Yep, that is my understanding.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I think "Fat Girl" is an amazingly powerful film that many seem to overlook for one reason or another.....

Definitely give it a watch sooner than later.

I've all but given up hope on completing the "collection" but I do have every Blu-ray, with the exception of the few that have just been released (which I'll get during this sale )

Collecting the whole blu-ray portion of the Criterion Collection is at least a reasonable venture to undertake even if you only started recently. (Although as more come out and more go out of print it becomes a little less reasonable each month). I'm glad to be at the maintenance/new release stage of the process.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I absolutely agree about its rewatchability. Probably the only reason I haven't bought it yet is that it is available at the library down the street. I actually think it is a better documentary than some of the other, more popular, documentaries Criterion has released.

It's a great documentary, but for me Crumb and For all Mankind are a bit more rewatchable.

I bought War Room yesterday, im going to find out how that one stands to multiple viewings.

[bookcase]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

That's interesting that you mention The Times of Harvey Milk, because I just rewatched it again last night and I really enjoy it. It might not be the most innovative in terms of approach, but I find it to be really well done, and it does a great job of presenting the material. Like you, I am most interested in the subject matter, but for me nothing in the presentation detracts from that. I was actually thinking about how Harvey Milk is a title that doesn't get enough mention here.

I can definitely see how some people wouldn't find it appealing, however.

It's one of my favorite Criterion BDs, and I'm thrilled that they released it.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It's a great documentary, but for me Crumb and For all Mankind are a bit more rewatchable.

I bought War Room yesterday, im going to find out how that one stands to multiple viewings.

I haven't seen Crumb in about ten years, but I enjoyed it a lot, and I keep thinking about picking it up. I totally agree about For all Mankind. The more popular documentary that I was hinting at in my post that just didn't do enough for me was Grey Gardens. I enjoyed it, but wasn't left with the feeling of needing to see it again. I will probably try it again at some point, just in case I wasn't in the right mood for it when I watched it.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by bookcase

It's one of my favorite Criterion BDs, and I'm thrilled that they released it.

One of the reasons I want to finally pick it up is so that I can dig into all of the supplements some day. It seems to be a pretty extensive release.

[SolidBlu]

my B&N orders

Wild Strawberries
Marketa Lazarova
Safety Last!
Things to Come
The Life of Oharu
Lord of the Flies
Babette's Feast
The Ice Storm

[mhurne]

Originally Posted by jw007

Did anyone here like Sweetie? I bought this on BD last year during a sale but haven't opened it yet. I did see the film on DVD a while ago though and thought it was one truly bizarre film. I like Jane Campion's work especially in The Piano.

Sweetie was my first Jane Campion film, and I liked it a lot. Seems anyone with a dysfunctional family (which probably includes EVERYONE) can appreciate it. It's on my want-to-own list, but will probably wait to receive as a gift from said dysfunctional family.

[RandyK]

Are you supposed to put Criterion digipacks on the shelf with the opening facing outward? Like the exact opposite of normal digipacks?

[Mansinthe]

help me pick 7 movies please

must have:

Solaris
Life of Oharu
Ballad of Naryama
Lord of the Flies
Seventh Seal


2 movies:

Videodrome
Hunger
Repulsion
Che
Breathless
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Vivre Sa vie

i would prefer something that has a high rewatch value or / and a lot of bonus features. i have never seen these movies and i dont own a Godard movie at all.




(i already own a few asia criterion and all asia MoCs+ a few criterion movies from Uk labels)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

[Show spoiler]help me pick 7 movies please

must have:

Solaris
Life of Oharu
Ballad of Naryama
Lord of the Flies
Seventh Seal


2 movies:

Videodrome
Hunger
Repulsion
Che
Breathless
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Vivre Sa vie

i would prefer something that has a high rewatch value or / and a lot of bonus features. i have never seen these movies and i dont own a Godard movie at all.




(i already own a few asia criterion and all asia MoCs+ a few criterion movies from Uk labels)

If you want Godard, you should check out Vivre Sa Vie first. Otherwise, I'd probably recommend Au Revoir Les Enfants (so underrated and not often talked about) and Repulsion, with Hunger close behind.

[shortmartin]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

help me pick 7 movies please

must have:

Solaris
Life of Oharu
Ballad of Naryama
Lord of the Flies
Seventh Seal


2 movies:

Videodrome
Hunger
Repulsion
Che
Breathless
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Vivre Sa vie

i would prefer something that has a high rewatch value or / and a lot of bonus features. i have never seen these movies and i dont own a Godard movie at all.




(i already own a few asia criterion and all asia MoCs+ a few criterion movies from Uk labels)

Those would be my picks.

[The Bronx Bull]

Originally Posted by Randyman94

Are you supposed to put Criterion digipacks on the shelf with the opening facing outward? Like the exact opposite of normal digipacks?

Haha. Sounds like such a ridiculous question, but honestly, I go a few months with them facing inward, and then, in an effort to spruce up my spines with different, unfamiliar colors, I switch them back to facing outward. So I'm an 'alternator.'

[Judex]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

help me pick 7 movies please

must have:

Solaris
Life of Oharu
Ballad of Naryama
Lord of the Flies
Seventh Seal


2 movies:

Videodrome
Hunger
Repulsion
Che
Breathless
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Vivre Sa vie

[Show spoiler]i would prefer something that has a high rewatch value or / and a lot of bonus features. i have never seen these movies and i dont own a Godard movie at all.




(i already own a few asia criterion and all asia MoCs+ a few criterion movies from Uk labels)

Those two.

[Abdrewes]

Masinthe,

My two choices would be Hunger and Au Revoir Les Enfants.

[mhurne]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

help me pick 7 movies please

must have:

Solaris
Life of Oharu
Ballad of Naryama
Lord of the Flies
Seventh Seal


2 movies:

Videodrome
Hunger
Repulsion
Che
Breathless
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Vivre Sa vie

i would prefer something that has a high rewatch value or / and a lot of bonus features. i have never seen these movies and i dont own a Godard movie at all.


(i already own a few asia criterion and all asia MoCs+ a few criterion movies from Uk labels)

Tough decision. If you're interested in the history of the French New Wave, I'd go with Breathless for Godard. I prefer Vivre Sa Vie, however, and find it endlessly rewatchable. For the other titles, also a tough decision between Repulsion, Au Revoir Les Enfants, and Videodrome. Videodrome may be my favorite Cronenberg but may only be for certain tastes. Au Revoir is a great based-on-true-events of the director, Louis Malle, and I loved it on second viewing, but not sure how many views it needs. Repulsion may be the easy bet here, a great one from Polanski to rival Rosemary's Baby, his more well-known film.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I LOVE Cosmopolis although I know I'm in the minority. Give it a second chance.

One of my favorite Cronenberg films. I took me a second viewing to get past the robotic dialogue, but I think it's fantastic.

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

help me pick 7 movies please

must have:

Solaris
Life of Oharu
Ballad of Naryama
Lord of the Flies
Seventh Seal


2 movies:

Videodrome
Hunger
Repulsion
Che
Breathless
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Vivre Sa vie

Videodrome
Vivre Va Sie

Both are fantastic films and very rewatchable.