The Criterion Collection

[kwillard37]

Originally Posted by Areyakiddin

Saw that earlier and seems they just replaced it with a different picture without PB. Guess there was a change of plans last minute?

At first I was thinking maybe they meant to have the Pasolini set in the picture and somehow accidentally put the princess bride in there, but now that they just took it out completely and didn't replace the pictures with something else, it doesn't feel like an error. Seems like a title that would sell well during July

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

At first I was thinking maybe they meant to have the Pasolini set in the picture and somehow accidentally put the princess bride in there, but now that they just took it out completely and didn't replace the pictures with something else, it doesn't feel like an error. Seems like a title that would sell well during July

I agree, a title that big would be saved for next month.

[PNguyen]

no 4K for Servant so glad I already have the Studiocanal

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by someguy28

And my 4K region B copy of The Servant just came in two days ago. So, you're welcome.

You already have the best 4K version then. The CC is Blu-ray only.

[dkelly26666]

Positively in for the Pasolini box, obviously.

I'm not 4K, and don't have it yet, so I'm happy to get the Criterion BD of "The Servant".

I already have the Criterion BD of "Time Bandits".

And I'll get "The Rules of the Game". A classic.

Likely won't get "Medicine for Melancholy". I saw it once, already, and just thought it OK. Don't feel the need to own it.


So, overall a very solid month.

[ShellOilJunior]

A good month that seems to have something for everyone.

Criterion (or the directors) seem to be taking the strike while the iron is hot approach to 4K. I have no issues with knocking out a few 4K releases from the same director. Brazil seems very likely now.

[AreaFive]

Me every month while looking over the new titles.

[NeoNical]

Going for Rules of the Game this month. I prefer the artwork of the previous edition, which beautifully captures the comic aspect of the film.

The Servant is one of the best British films out there and finally got itself a new US edition after years. It’s a bit of a hard sell since StudioCanal released it in 4K UHD a while back. Better late than never a good one to recommend for US customers.

[DukeTogo84]

For ME personally, this continues to be the worst year of Criterion releases ever. I'm happy for those that are huge Pasolini fans, so that's a great release, but not for me. The lack of new Japanese films on HD is disheartening, no HK titles, no Pat Garrett or After Hours. Again, happy for those that got something they like, but Criterion 2023 has been a huge bummer for me personally.

[Citizen K]

Time Bandits! Day one. So happy to have all these great Gilliam's on 4K and they can only be leading up to Brazil.

The Pasolini set and The Rules of the Game too, but will be getting those much later.

[concolt]

I’ll for sure be grabbing Time Bandits and The Rules of the Game. Hopefully Tune Bandits gets a lenticular cover or digibook release.

[Animatic33]

I think the step Criterion took in making a new (albeit not as fun) cover for the 4K of The Rules of the Game to differentiate it from the blu-ray is a good one. Weird they didn't do the same with Time Bandits.

[kwillard37]

Originally Posted by Citizen K

Time Bandits! Day one. So happy to have all these great Gilliam's on 4K and they can only be leading up to Brazil.

Maybe it's also leading to a Criterion 4k of Monty Python and the Holy Grail!

Seriously though I'll take 4K upgrades for all of his movies.

[By_His_Strypes]

I've always liked Time Bandits, so finally a criterion announcement I'm excited about. I hope this winds up being available during the June sale.

[jedidarrick]

Originally Posted by AreaFive

Me every month while looking over the new titles.

We may not have any titles that appeal to weeaboos this month, but The Rules of the Game upgrade looks like it will appeal to their French equivalent.
You know.
ouiaboos.

[themp3000]

Just The Rules of the Game 4K UHD for me. I’ll pick up the Pasolini at some point.

I’m pleased that it’s light. I have stuff to pay off, haha.

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

Maybe it's also leading to a Criterion 4k of Monty Python and the Holy Grail!

Seriously though I'll take 4K upgrades for all of his movies.

I mean, Holy Grail WAS a Criterion laserdisc.

[Burt Lancaster]

Love the Rules of the Game upgrade (but why not update the bundled bluray?). Otherwise, I disagree with the 4K for Time Bandits. Me not being a fan of the movie aside, it's already got a solid bluray -- a 4K would be fine if not for one thing: Brazil would make a better release. It's the last Gilliam movie that doesn't have a solid release. The bluray is dvd-era and would hugely benefit not just on UHD, but a new transfer. Why does Bandits get the much less needed upgrade?

And by the way, who approves of these terrible, ugly covers? I'm not hatin' for the sake of hatin'. These are eyesores! I end up spending more money contacting a gentleman who makes customs covers for me.

[jedidarrick]

Originally Posted by Burt Lancaster

Love the Rules of the Game upgrade (but why not update the bundled bluray?). Otherwise, I disagree with the 4K for Time Bandits. Me not being a fan of the movie aside, it's already got a solid bluray -- a 4K would be fine if not for one thing: Brazil would make a better release. It's the last Gilliam movie that doesn't have a solid release. The bluray is dvd-era and would hugely benefit not just on UHD, but a new transfer. Why does Bandits get the much less needed upgrade?

I assume it's for three reasons.
1. It's a Janus Films title.
2. It's getting a TV show on Apple TV.
3. Disney owns the international rights to Brazil, which might complicate things.

[WillieMLF]

I've upgraded Time Bandits every version starting with the laserdisk. Another great month from Criterion. They are really killing it this year.