The Criterion Collection

[The Theory]

CRITERION HAS A WEBSITE??

::brain implodes::

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by The Theory

CRITERION HAS A WEBSITE??

::brain implodes::

Indeed. It is shocking. So when questions are posted asking IF Criterion's own web site might have new release information it is not surprising.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

a Gilbert and Sullivan month. Who requested that month?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Question to all,

Fav Dusan Makavejev in the collection/Eclipse? And if I would have some money to spend, which should I get? I am thinking Sweet Movie, but would flip if it gets a blu release next year. I am protecting my $50 gift card more than I am cash.

And yes, never seen Sweet Movie. But don't give me this "ain't for everybody" crap. I've seen Salo. I've seen porn (who hasn't? Maybe Spielberg.). I've seen/own/love Paul Morrissey films (where trannys *that spelling doesn't look right and not going to google it* uses coke bottles for something other than drinking from.). I've seen Saving Private Ryan (the horror!). I've seen more "shocking" then Sweet Movie. So lay your favs on me.

I have all the Dušan Makavejev releases from Criterion, CG.

I've watched both "Man Is Not A Bird" and "Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switch*board Operator" from the Eclipse set. I still have not watched "Innocence Unprotected," though.

I also own and have watched "Sweet Movie" and "WR: Mysteries of the Organism."

The two films I've seen in the Eclipse set, in my opinion, are nothing like "Sweet Movie" or "WR" in style or narrative form. Each of those two Eclipse films were just nicely told, straight-forward films. I actually found that I enjoy "Man Is Not A Bird" and "Love Affair" in the Eclipse set more than "Sweet Movie" or "WR."

"Sweet Movie" would be my pick over "WR," as well. "Sweet Movie" isn't "shocking," obviously, in this day and age. If I recall correctly, I think it has lots of sugar in it and some urinating... nothing any adult shouldn't be able to handle.

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[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Has anyone ever been to criterion.com?

They have information on new releases, out-of-print titles, an FAQ and more. It seems most people aren't aware of the site.

It is true, Shell. It's just that the majority of people these days are too lazy to go find certain answers for themselves and expect all the answers to be handed to them on a silver platter.

I'm pretty sure I've helped my fair share of people in various forums across the internet, but as soon as I throw out my sarcasm regarding easily searchable information that's usually when I'm labeled a "jackhole."

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[herzog4life]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Question to all,

Fav Dusan Makavejev in the collection/Eclipse? And if I would have some money to spend, which should I get? I am thinking Sweet Movie, but would flip if it gets a blu release next year. I am protecting my $50 gift card more than I am cash.


And yes, never seen Sweet Movie. But don't give me this "ain't for everybody" crap. I've seen Salo. I've seen porn (who hasn't? Maybe Spielberg.). I've seen/own/love Paul Morrissey films (where trannys *that spelling doesn't look right and not going to google it* uses coke bottles for something other than drinking from.). I've seen Saving Private Ryan (the horror!). I've seen more "shocking" then Sweet Movie. So lay your favs on me.

This is such a hard question. The eclipse set is great, and so is Sweet Movie. Although it's very close (I own all that Criterion is released of his) I'd say WR: Mysteries of the Organism. There's just something about the narrative style that I loved. Sweet Movie is probably more shocking if you're in the mood for that, and the Eclipse Series is one of my favorites released, you honestly can't go wrong.

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by trombone dixie

Criterion absolutely NEEDS to release some David LYNCH!

Twin Peaks eh? More David Bowie...

[Deciazulado]

Au revoir les enfants Blu-ray


The Mikado Blu-ray


The Times of Harvey Milk Blu-ray


Topsy-Turvy Blu-ray


Yi Yi Blu-ray

[aggienader08]

If Criterion was to release some Lynch, I'd rather see The Elephant Man, or Mulholland Drive. Twin Peaks wouldn't be bad, but stay away from Blue Velvet, please!

BTW, doesn't Studiocanal own the rights to Mulholland Drive?

Shoot, add some of his shorts to one of those too.

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by painted_klown

I have a really stupid "noob" question regarding Criterions BD releases.

Are they releasing BDs of films that are already in their library as DVDs? Do they plan to release all of their current catalog as BDs? OR are the BD releases all new to the Criterion catalog?

Criterion is releasing older titles on BD along with newer releases. Not all titles will be released on BD for a multitude of reasons, but Criterion does seem to add a couple each month from their older titles when rights are available.

For more info: http://www.criterion.com

[larry47591]

Newsletter today

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by larry47591

Newsletter today

haven't gotten it yet

[larry47591]

it will be out later i am guessing according to facebook

[aggienader08]

shh...crickets in the Criterion thread? Where is everyone? Were the announcements yesterday really that disappointing?

[sahoward]

Originally Posted by aggienader08

If Criterion was to release some Lynch, I'd rather see The Elephant Man, or Mulholland Drive. Twin Peaks wouldn't be bad, but stay away from Blue Velvet, please!

BTW, doesn't Studiocanal own the rights to Mulholland Drive?

Shoot, add some of his shorts to one of those too.

Sadly, Lynch doesn't seem to like Criterion. When rights for Eraserhead reverted back to him 10 years ago he approached them to release it but he didn't like their process or something because he pulled out and released it himself.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by aggienader08

shh...crickets in the Criterion thread? Where is everyone? Were the announcements yesterday really that disappointing?

it seems like it, to most. maybe not "disappointing" as much as "okay" and the general consensus seems to be it "could have been much better". i personally never heard of any of the titles announced so i can't say yay or nay.

[ccfixx]

Newsletter received!

The cf.org people say "Pale Flower" for the clue.

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[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

it seems like it, to most. maybe not "disappointing" as much as "okay" and the general consensus seems to be it "could have been much better". i personally never heard of any of the titles announced so i can't say yay or nay.

I've seen the Au Revoir Les Enfants, but it's been a while and I will be picking it up for sure. The others? I've heard of Topsy-Turvy and The Mikado, which are sort of companions to one another, but I think they're poor choices for Criterion as of now. We'll have to see when the reviews come out, but I'm not at all impressed with either. Yi Yi? Sigh.... Do they really think that these films will sell? Apparently they are.

Like CG I like the choice of Malle.

[aggienader08]

In addition:

I'm really impressed with the January and February lineup, hopefully since I only plan on getting one title from Criterion in March I can use the rest of that month to pace myself for the previous two months lineup.

[keldons]

Originally Posted by aggienader08

Yi Yi? Sigh.... Do they really think that these films will sell? Apparently they are.

Whats wrong with Yi Yi?