The Criterion Collection

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by Judex

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Didn't they say at the Wexner talk that they're going to release Troell's The Emigrants & The New Land?

The Emigrants for sure...but sounded like it will take a while

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

What are peoples views on Kuroneko?

What films would you compare it too? I want more Criterion horrors/scary films, but trailer looks kinda cheesy - any opinions would be appreciated

I watched it several months ago and I found it entertaining.

I don't really know what to compare it to, but in case you're curious, it's a revenge-styled ghost-like horror film. It definitely has its eerie moments throughout.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I watched it several months ago and I found it entertaining.
I don't really know what to compare it to, but in case you're curious, it's a revenge-styled ghost-like horror film. It definitely has its eerie moments throughout.

I hate to say what I would compare it to, but it's a loose, loose version of the horror-tragedy folktale of The Demon of Rashomon Gate--
Which, as Japanese anime fans know, was given a slightly sillier twist in the Tenchi Muyo series.

[Undeadcow]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

What are peoples views on Kuroneko?

What films would you compare it too? I want more Criterion horrors/scary films, but trailer looks kinda cheesy - any opinions would be appreciated

I think cheesy is a good way to describe Kuroneko; I found it to be a disappointing film. It might have some camp value but not very scary. Maybe your mileage would vary.

[joie]

Originally Posted by tenia

From full speed DF 3 discs set to 1 DVD without essay and sometimes without extras ? I'm not sure that's the best answer to DVD customers, who certainly still want to have access to the "Criterion treatment".

Every time I've checked library DVDs with more than one disc, the supplements disc is relatively unscathed, while the feature disc is scratched up. I concluded that there isn' t much interest in the supplements.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

What are peoples views on Kuroneko?

What films would you compare it too? I want more Criterion horrors/scary films, but trailer looks kinda cheesy - any opinions would be appreciated

I love the film. I've viewed the disc 4-5 times since I purchased it. Its director (Shindo) is quite accomplished: made movies until he was 98 and died at 100 in 2012.

Onibaba and The Naked Island are masterful, too.

[DenOfEarth]

Since they done Fantastic Mr. Fox, who'd love to see Criterion put this on blu-ray/DVD for the first time in the US?

It never had an official US release and maybe fans of this 1988 adult animated sci-fi fantasy fave from Rene Laloux can get rid of their bootleg DVDs.

It can can a new transfer of the original uncut French Language version plus the dubbed Lightyears version with a quality HD transfer with extras like a documentary with interviews by the producers and some animators, trailers, poster and still gallery and commentary by an animation historian.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Light Years
Since they done Fantastic Mr. Fox, who'd love to see Criterion put this on blu-ray/DVD for the first time in the US?

...Don't tell me Wes Anderson did that one TOO!

(It's paint-dryingly static, but at least it ain't quirky.)

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Undeadcow

I think cheesy is a good way to describe Kuroneko; I found it to be a disappointing film. It might have some camp value but not very scary. Maybe your mileage would vary.

Is it bad cheese? Hausu had SOOOO much cheese but thats what made it so amazing haha

[The Great Owl]

I prefer Kaneto Shindô's Onibaba, but Kuroneko is a fun and atmospheric movie that I really need to upgrade to Blu-ray at some point.

I like the vibe of these movies that combine Japanese civil war/samurai era tensions with the supernatural. This particular movie confirms my decision not to be a cat owner.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by GentleGiant

Does anyone think Criterion will eventually release Spirit of the Beehive on Blu-ray? I mean, does it still own the rights? I watched the Criterion DVD of that film the other day and really loved it. I know a Spanish bluray box set has been put out recently (https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Victo...Blu-ray/29179/). Can anybody comment on the quality of the transfers?
Thanks.

Its still in print. I sure hope they upgrade this soon.

[jayj15]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Odd Man Out
Hitchcocks' The Lodger
A Canterbury Tale
Lean's Great Expectations

are now available for pre-order on the Criterion's ITunes channel. Release on April 29.

Wow I've always wanted to see Odd Man Out. Do all the movies on the Criterion Itunes channel eventually come out on Blu-ray?

[bdmartin134]

Love Hulu..
First viewing of Viridiana and The Virgin Spring last night..
Not really sure how I feel yet about Viridiana. I thought it was fine, and interesting themes that have been copied for awhile now, but I'm sure a lot of finer detail or specifis went slightly over my head.
The Virgin Spring was awesome. Loved the cinematography and Max Von Sydow was so good. Knocking some more Bergman out later in the week. Next up is Summer Interlude and Autumn Sonata.
From Bunuel, I think I'm going with The Exterminating Angel next.

[The Great Owl]

Federico Fellini's 8½ was spectacular on a big theater screen tonight. Three friends and I were there for the opening lecture by an Emory University professor and for some of the Q&A after the film. I'm a little closer to comprehending this visually-striking somewhat-autobiographical musing this time around, although I prefer to take in the movie at face value instead of overanalyzing. It's a great story about filmmaking in general, lack of focus, and burnout. I've never worked in film (other than my one day in the sun as a movie extra), but I can relate to the burnout aspects of the story.

This showing of 8½ was advertised as a new digital restoration, meaning that it might well have been the recent 50th anniversary restoration. I've always thought of 8½ as one of Criterion's best presentations of a black-and-white film, but the images took on a new resonance in a theater.

I've been quite fortunate to have seen Seven Samurai, Breathless, Solaris, and 8½ at these Tuesday Classics showings. Catch them on a big screen if you have a chance.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by bdmartin134

Love Hulu..
First viewing of Viridiana and The Virgin Spring last night..
Not really sure how I feel yet about Viridiana. I thought it was fine, and interesting themes that have been copied for awhile now, but I'm sure a lot of finer detail or specifis went slightly over my head.
The Virgin Spring was awesome. Loved the cinematography and Max Von Sydow was so good. Knocking some more Bergman out later in the week. Next up is Summer Interlude and Autumn Sonata.
From Bunuel, I think I'm going with The Exterminating Angel next.

We need more Buñuel blu rays on Criterion. With about the same amount for Tarkovsky films and Robert Bresson films it is slowly becoming a frustrating affair.

No one has mentioned Buñuel for awhile. I highly recommend his masterpiece short film Un Chien Andalou, Phantom Liberty and Belle de Jour (although The Exterminating Angel is fantastic, I prefer the above films) He is truly a surrealist.

It is because of Buñuel and Jodorowsky that I sold all my Lynch films a long time ago.

[jw007]

Hey, I've been quiet lately on here (been out traveling) but I am looking forward to watching the supplements on The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp shortly.... just wanted to say hey.

[kuro_sawa]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

It is because of Buñuel and Jodorowsky that I sold all my Lynch films a long time ago.

you didn't give them away?

[GentleGiant]

Originally Posted by CHEЯNOБLY!

Its still in print. I sure hope they upgrade this soon.

Yeah, I hope somebody at Criterion is reading this.

[Page14]

Originally Posted by joie

Every time I've checked library DVDs with more than one disc, the supplements disc is relatively unscathed, while the feature disc is scratched up. I concluded that there isn' t much interest in the supplements.

I doubt that most casual viewers (i.e. most likely, those who rent over buying) care about supplements. But this story might be different for somebody who loves the film enough to buy it.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Page14

I doubt that most casual viewers (i.e. most likely, those who rent over buying) care about supplements. But this story might be different for somebody who loves the film enough to buy it.

You're probably right. But I buy or don't buy BDs based on whether or not they have great supplements. There's the occasional exception, but basically even if I really love a film, if the release doesn't have good stuff on it, I will pass it up.

Unfortunately, I've noticed that commentaries are becoming rarer.