The Criterion Collection

[Egbert Souse]

I can see Criterion continuing to do more multi-film sets to help clear out the backlog of DVD-only titles.

The Orphic Trilogy - Been rumored, would be a 1:1 upgrade
Eisenstein Sound Films - Mosfilm restored both Ivan the Terribles and Alexander Nevsky years ago.
Carl Dreyer Faith Trilogy - No idea why this hasn't been upgraded yet, BFI put it out years ago.
Antoine Doinel - Probably coming soon, has UK and French boxes already from the new restorations.

Obviously, upgrades of Kurosawa and Ozu are probably being saved for big boxes.

They could also do more "3 Films by Luis Bunuel" sets like:

"Rene Clair Early Sound" with Under the Roofs of Paris, A nous la liberte, and Le million

"David Lean Directs and Adapts for the Screen" with upgrades of Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and Hobson's Choice plus new-to-Criterion The Passionate Friends and Madeline

"30s Jean Renoir" with Boudu Saved from Drowning, Le bete humaine, and The Lower Depths

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

Eisenstein Sound Films - Mosfilm restored both Ivan the Terribles and Alexander Nevsky years ago.

Interesting list, though I would give up any expectation of any Mosfilm releases for the foreseeable future.

[EliBurn]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I don't think anyone is saying that Criterion has become more commercial in its release strategy, and they certainly don't have Arrow-y type releases, unless they're doing a Cliver Barker / Frank Hennenlotter box I don't know anything about. I think most of the complaints made by some people here are about Criterion abandoning known classics (by which it typically means not upgrading their DVD's of the same) and kowtowing to social media pressure about greater representation of films made by or dealing with ethnic minorities, releasing films that fall in these categories even when it doesn't match up to whatever expectation of great cinema these elites have their in their minds.

Sorry if I missed this being mentioned, but thinking about Criterion circa 2010 versus now, they have tons of newer boutique competition as well as studios releasing their own 4K releases, so their pool of available titles has surely been reduced as well. As far as Arrow, in the UK they've released many titles Criterion has in the US, like Time Bandits, Fear & Loathing, Naked Lunch, Thief, and on and on. There's certainly some overlap and competition for the same titles. Also see all the Kino 4K releases of the last couple years. It's not surprising that Criterion continues to evolve and seek out new small niches as well as more popular titles.

[Egbert Souse]

Originally Posted by DimitriL

Interesting list, though I would give up any expectation of any Mosfilm releases for the foreseeable future.

Deaf Crocodile has a Mosfilm title coming out next week, so doesn't seem like it would be difficult for Criterion if it's something already in their catalog.

[MifuneFan]

Speaking of Mosfilm titles, I would love an upgrade for Ballad of a Soldier (1959). I saw it for the first time last year (via Criterion Channel) and loved it. It's a simple, yet beautiful film.

[mande2013]

I’m surprised Kino haven’t yet released a non English-language 4K title (the spaghetti westerns don’t count). Perhaps The Sacrifice would make for a good test run on their part. Or Last Year at Marienbad.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by mande2013

I’m surprised Kino haven’t yet released a non English-language 4K title (the spaghetti westerns don’t count). Perhaps The Sacrifice would make for a good test run on their part. Or Last Year at Marienbad.

Tarkovsky or Resnais in 4K would be a dream come true for me!

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

Deaf Crocodile has a Mosfilm title coming out next week, so doesn't seem like it would be difficult for Criterion if it's something already in their catalog.

If it’s from existing materials, maybe. Dersu got a release that way last year, I believe. But anything that requires a current restoration and interaction with Mosfilm? Really unlikely and legally chancy.

[FragnitoM]

Basquiat now listed in itunes under Criterion Collection. Been hoping so long for a good bluray of this, i hope a disc happens soon

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by FragnitoM

Basquiat now listed in itunes under Criterion Collection. Been hoping so long for a good bluray of this, i hope a disc happens soon

That movie is responsible for my Tom Waits love. I also really like the movie!

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

I can see Criterion continuing to do more multi-film sets to help clear out the backlog of DVD-only titles.

The Orphic Trilogy - Been rumored, would be a 1:1 upgrade
Eisenstein Sound Films - Mosfilm restored both Ivan the Terribles and Alexander Nevsky years ago.
Carl Dreyer Faith Trilogy - No idea why this hasn't been upgraded yet, BFI put it out years ago.
Antoine Doinel - Probably coming soon, has UK and French boxes already from the new restorations.

Obviously, upgrades of Kurosawa and Ozu are probably being saved for big boxes.

They could also do more "3 Films by Luis Bunuel" sets like:

"Rene Clair Early Sound" with Under the Roofs of Paris, A nous la liberte, and Le million

"David Lean Directs and Adapts for the Screen" with upgrades of Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and Hobson's Choice plus new-to-Criterion The Passionate Friends and Madeline

"30s Jean Renoir" with Boudu Saved from Drowning, Le bete humaine, and The Lower Depths

All great titles, but I wouldn't hold my breath that Criterion will ever get to a lot of them. Hopefully at least some in the foreseeable future, but if any of the previously unreleased films find their way out in solid editions from other labels, I'm there.

[M A]

Originally Posted by mande2013

I’m surprised Kino haven’t yet released a non English-language 4K title (the spaghetti westerns don’t count). Perhaps The Sacrifice would make for a good test run on their part. Or Last Year at Marienbad.

I was thinking Nostalghia. They can release the new 4K restoration in 4K this time.

[hoytereden]

Wikipedia used to have a complete list of Criterion titles showing the different formats they were available on. I’ve tried various searches for it but can’t pull it up. Anyone know how to find it?

[jordan-r]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Wikipedia used to have a complete list of Criterion titles showing the different formats they were available on. I’ve tried various searches for it but can’t pull it up. Anyone know how to find it?

It was deleted in just the last week or so.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Wikipedia used to have a complete list of Criterion titles showing the different formats they were available on. I’ve tried various searches for it but can’t pull it up. Anyone know how to find it?

Originally Posted by jordan-r

It was deleted in just the last week or so.

An archive of it is still available. This one is from June 11th. No idea why it was deleted

https://web.archive.org/web/20230611...ction_releases

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

Is there a B&N Criterion sale thread, or do we just talk about that here? Just wondering before I crap all over this thread.

Originally Posted by fdm

Usually there is a separate thread, created once the sale has been confirmed in some manner. So far radio silence.

I don’t want to read too much into this, but we usually have the sale info by now no?

[dr727]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

An archive of it is still available. This one is from June 11th. No idea why it was deleted

https://web.archive.org/web/20230611...ction_releases

Here’s the entire “debate” over this particular page deletion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipe...2nd_nomination)

Wiki editors are often merciless.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by Snicket

I don’t want to read too much into this, but we usually have the sale info by now no?

Usually, give or take a few days.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

An archive of it is still available. This one is from June 11th. No idea why it was deleted

https://web.archive.org/web/20230611...ction_releases

Many thanks. I used it a couple of years ago to make a list of titles I was interested in that were still dvd only.

[Scottie]

Numéro Zéro (1971, Jean Eustache)
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2129

Alix's Pictures (1980, Jean Eustache)
https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2130