The Criterion Collection

[stobbart]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Criterion would have zero problem selling David Lynch films. They've done all right with similarly dark, non-mainstream fare like Antichrist and Hausu recently. I think it's more to do with rights issues and Lynch's own preference to release his own work under his own specifications. It's more likely he'll just put whatever he has rights to out via Absurda/his website eventually.

I agree. I think that Lynch has no control over studios releasing his stuff. But if Criterion got the license they would want to include him in the process. And Lynch is just impossible to work with when it comes to how he wants his films presented.

My teacher was Lynch's writing partner for years, writing Twin Peaks the TV show and film, and he tells me stories all the time about crazy Mr. Lynch.

So I think that it is more the prospect of letting Lynch basically control the release that CC is wary of.

[greekak229]

Seriously, screw UPS. It takes them an entire week for a film to even get to my house, when it shipped from only a couple of states over. Oh, wait, it still hasn't come in. Departed from Mass three days ago, I live in New Hampshire, and still haven't gotten my Modern Times in. Oh, I also ordered The Thin Red Line with UPS, so maybe I'll get that in a couple of months, if I'm lucky.

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Seriously, screw UPS. It takes them an entire week for a film to even get to my house, when it shipped from only a couple of states over. Oh, wait, it still hasn't come in. Departed from Mass three days ago, I live in New Hampshire, and still haven't gotten my Modern Times in. Oh, I also ordered The Thin Red Line with UPS, so maybe I'll get that in a couple of months, if I'm lucky.

Strange that your UPS is that bad. I've always received my orders with UPS on the specified delivery dates such as 2 days for Amazon and 3 for Barnes & Noble. Are your orders beyond the estimated delivery dates?

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by s00perd00per

Strange that your UPS is that bad. I've always received my orders with UPS on the specified delivery dates such as 2 days for Amazon and 3 for Barnes & Noble. Are your orders beyond the estimated delivery dates?

For Modern Times, it said the estimated date was today. The Thin Red Line shipped, but there hasn't been information on the tracker for two days now.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Criterion would have zero problem selling David Lynch films. They've done all right with similarly dark, non-mainstream fare like Antichrist and Hausu recently. I think it's more to do with rights issues and Lynch's own preference to release his own work under his own specifications. It's more likely he'll just put whatever he has rights to out via Absurda/his website eventually.

Well, you think if that was actually the case, then his films would actually make money at the US box office.

http://www.the-numbers.com/people/directors/DLYNC.php

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by greekak229

For Modern Times, it said the estimated date was today. The Thin Red Line shipped, but there hasn't been information on the tracker for two days now.

You'll probably get Modern Times on Monday since UPS doesn't deliver on weekends. They also don't ship on Thanksgiving and Black Friday so that shouldn't count on the shipping estimate. The thing that sucks about the holidays is if you order right before one, it makes the wait even longer.

[chetripley80]

Originally Posted by retablo

Well, you think if that was actually the case, then his films would actually make money at the US box office.

http://www.the-numbers.com/people/directors/DLYNC.php

I don't have the stats, but box office intake and home video sales can differ quite a bit. Lynch's films are the exact kind of cult cinema that flourishes on home video.

Both "Mulholland Drive" and "Inland Empire" played at the little arthouse cinema theater in my city for about a week each. Their release format is completely different than most "successful" theatrical releases. For arthouse/avant garde cinema, I'm sure Criterion would love to obtain the rights to release everything from "Blue Velvet" through "Inland Empire".

And seeing as "Blue Velvet" and "Wild at Heart" are both owned by MGM, I really hope Criterion gets a chance to release them.

[rkish]

BBS Set Review Is Up:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ameri.../14981/#Review

[t4t3r]

Originally Posted by rkish

BBS Set Review Is Up:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ameri.../14981/#Review

Picked it up today, with the BN coupon around this weekend the in-store price is pretty decent. Can't wait to dive into this release

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by chetripley80

I don't have the stats, but box office intake and home video sales can differ quite a bit. Lynch's films are the exact kind of cult cinema that flourishes on home video.

Both "Mulholland Drive" and "Inland Empire" played at the little arthouse cinema theater in my city for about a week each. Their release format is completely different than most "successful" theatrical releases. For arthouse/avant garde cinema, I'm sure Criterion would love to obtain the rights to release everything from "Blue Velvet" through "Inland Empire".

And seeing as "Blue Velvet" and "Wild at Heart" are both owned by MGM, I really hope Criterion gets a chance to release them.

Good point.... I'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to see his films in the theater but, like myself, are unable due to their very limited release. I live in NYC where I can find pretty much any movie released and I was unable to find Inland Empire anywhere near me. I guess that begs the question "Do they release these films in such few theaters because people wont see it? or will people not see it becuse they dont have the opportunity to?" Like you said, These are the types of films that make most of their money on the home video format. Keeping my fingers crossed for a Mulholland Drive (One of my top 10 favorite movies of all time) and Blue Velvet blu release..... regardless of the distributor.

[ksc2303]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

Good point.... I'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to see his films in the theater but, like myself, are unable due to their very limited release. I live in NYC where I can find pretty much any movie released and I was unable to find Inland Empire anywhere near me. I guess that begs the question "Do they release these films in such few theaters because people wont see it? or will people not see it becuse they dont have the opportunity to?" Like you said, These are the types of films that make most of their money on the home video format. Keeping my fingers crossed for a Mulholland Drive (One of my top 10 favorite movies of all time) and Blue Velvet blu release..... regardless of the distributor.

Lynch basically released Inland Empire himself and much of the time brought it screening to screening personally.

[lDlisturb3d]

So i was just randomly playing with my new camera and i thought of taking my most recent CC.

[Cocophone]

Got the last of my Barnes & Noble shipments in yesterday's mail

Blu-rays purchased in the latest sale.

Vivre Sa Vie
Breathless
Charade
The Red Shoes
The Thin Red Line

I really like the subtitles on blu-rays. So much better than the blocky subtitles on DVDs

The picture quality is fabulous on the Thin Red Line and my projector is only 720p.

[Alkaline]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I consider Wild At Heart a comedy

As do I good sir, as do I.

[greekak229]

So I'm thinking of picking up The Seventh Seal tomorrow. Any Criterion I'm missing that you guys would think would be a better purchase?

Oh, and I ordered The Thin Red Line, even if it's still on my wishlist.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by greekak229

So I'm thinking of picking up The Seventh Seal tomorrow. Any Criterion I'm missing that you guys would think would be a better purchase?

Oh, and I ordered The Thin Red Line, even if it's still on my wishlist.

Just watched The Thin Red Line and its arguably the best film released yet on blu in regards to both PQ and AQ. It's quite honestly mind-boggling.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by greekak229

So I'm thinking of picking up The Seventh Seal tomorrow. Any Criterion I'm missing that you guys would think would be a better purchase?

Oh, and I ordered The Thin Red Line, even if it's still on my wishlist.

I just browsed the first page of your collection (great collection btw!) and didn't see either El Norte or Everlasting Moments. El Norte is a gem of a film, with some of the most authentic performances I've seen and a very touching story. Everlasting Moments is a great film about the power of art and, imo, it's the best example yet on blu of a film looking exactly how it was supposed to look. Despite the influence of Seventh Seal, I'm not a huge fan of it, for full disclosure sakes.

[Tyger]

Originally Posted by stobbart

I agree. I think that Lynch has no control over studios releasing his stuff. But if Criterion got the license they would want to include him in the process. And Lynch is just impossible to work with when it comes to how he wants his films presented.

My teacher was Lynch's writing partner for years, writing Twin Peaks the TV show and film, and he tells me stories all the time about crazy Mr. Lynch.

So I think that it is more the prospect of letting Lynch basically control the release that CC is wary of.

Your teacher is Mark Frost?! That's awesome!

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by deadkidsean

I'm a broken record over here, but my gooooodness. There were a few skeptics when she Tweeted about The Red Shoes. Now:



!!

I doubted before...but can it be?

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Just watched The Thin Red Line and its arguably the best film released yet on blu in regards to both PQ and AQ. It's quite honestly mind-boggling.

So how was it? No review in this thread or the review thread.