The Criterion Collection

[spatafore]

No fan of the new artwork but anyway...

I would have preferred something close to the original like this:

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by Flex_MythoMass

Apart from THAT scene, is there anything notable about Brown Bunny? I've never seen it.

i wouldn't say notable, but if you happen to like road films, you might well like this one. It reminds me of many solo road trips that I took decades ago (other than the fact that I didn't drive through impoverished neighborhoods with hookers seemingly on every corner). It's one of the most melancholy films that I've ever seen, which might or might not appeal to other viewers.

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

Slate's up!


Gummo
-4K (One 4K, One Blu-ray)
-Blu-ray (One Blu-ray)
(No DVD listed)

Finally! The documentary about the 4th Marx Brother!! Never thought this would be released...

[JAKS88]

After seeing that Gummo clip, I am pretty solid on it not being for me. However, Pandora's Box definitely has my interest. I'll probably snag that once pre-orders go up.

[ShortFuse98]

Originally Posted by Scottie

With this as the artwork:

He needs a Snickers

[tangerinewolf]

I Walked With a Zombie (1943) and he Seventh VictIm (1943) in one package and in 4K, no less! I had a hunch that WAC licensed these out to Criterion, but I never expected a 4K release. What a surprise! This Halloween is going to be great.

[Axl Rose]

Originally Posted by spatafore

No fan of the new artwork but anyway...

Yeah it leans into looking too much like a design for Donnie Darko.

[Bradsdadg]

Originally Posted by spatafore

No fan of the new artwork but anyway...

I would have preferred something close to the original like this:

[Show spoiler]

Somehow, I figured you would like that artwork better Hope you enjoy the release though. The artwork they have is very eye catching for someone like me who has never seen the film before

[Network23]

Originally Posted by Jobla

i wouldn't say notable, but if you happen to like road films, you might well like this one. It reminds me of many solo road trips that I took decades ago (other than the fact that I didn't drive through impoverished neighborhoods with hookers seemingly on every corner). It's one of the most melancholy films that I've ever seen, which might or might not appeal to other viewers.

Originally Posted by Flex_MythoMass

Apart from THAT scene, is there anything notable about Brown Bunny? I've never seen it.

Id rather hope that Criterion picks up Buffalo 66 which is a great film. As for the shock value of Brown Bunny, sorry but John Waters has got Criterion Covered with Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Polyester, and hopefully many more! Id really like to see Criterion Get a hold of The Russ Meyer Collection which could use some more Criterion Love!

[StarDestroyer52]

In for Pandora's Box. Probably will also grab the Lewton double feature.

[Scottie]

Gakuryu Ishii visited the closet today.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I hope Demon Pond does well enough to open the door for more Masahiro Shinoda films that Criterion has the rights to. Assassination, Double Suicide, Gonza The Spearman, and especially the Under The Blossoming Cherry Trees. They have so many of his films and a lot of them are really good.

Would LOVE to retire my Double Suicide DVD with an upgrade and would be ecstatic for Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees.

[NeilZ]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

There's also the secondary list of potential Criterion candidates (based on WA DVD reissues), which appears to include:

The 7th Victim (to add to the longstanding I Walked With A Zombie rumour)
Gummo
The Lusty Men
Petulia
Scaramouche
The Year of Living Dangerously

I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang was also touted based on a Mervyn LeRoy phantom page.

So then a WAC release of Scaramouche is now considered unlikely? A shame. Although if Criterion actually releases that would be great. If it's something to stay in a vault then that's a tragedy.

[Member-152329]

Shocked they're releasing Gummo! I hope they have it on the Criterion Channel soon. My instant reaction to this news is to buy the 4K edition, but I have a feeling I'll want to get rid of my copy at point before the credits roll. But I've always been intrigued by this movie, so exicted to finally see (and in high quality!), one way or the other

[knuckles96]

Originally Posted by Flex_MythoMass

Apart from THAT scene, is there anything notable about Brown Bunny? I've never seen it.

I think it channels the works of Bresson a lot (Gallo is quite aloof but he did cite Angels of Sin as an influence). I think emotionally it's very strong.

[Martin_31]

I picked up the following:

Werckmeister Harmonies
The Red Shoes
High Sierra
Rouge
Desert Hearts

First two are 4K editions. Have not seen any of them except Desert Hearts which I found endearing, lovely.

[spatafore]

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Somehow, I figured you would like that artwork better Hope you enjoy the release though.

thanks

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

The artwork they have is very eye catching for someone like me who has never seen the film before

good point!

[spatafore]

Another 4K that I expect at some point is Buffalo 66.

[tatterdemalion]

Damn you Criterion, just when I'm about to leave you keep pulling me back in. I hate you, I tell 'ya! Hate you! Now that's over with, Pandora's Box, Demon Pond and I Walked With a Zombie/The Seventh Victim shall be mine one day, all mine!

[tatterdemalion]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I hope Demon Pond does well enough to open the door for more Masahiro Shinoda films that Criterion has the rights to. Assassination, Double Suicide, Gonza The Spearman, and especially the Under The Blossoming Cherry Trees. They have so many of his films and a lot of them are really good.

Double Suicide is another very early Criterion DVD that's taken way too long to get to blu/4k blu. We now will have Pale Flower and Demon Pond and they were released 13 years apart. So by my calculations we'll be building our first Jupiter outpost on Ganymede by the time the next Shinoda comes out.