The Criterion Collection

[mclellandj]

CC40 is down below 50% on Amazon in some regions so check it out if you were interested in that set.

[solfilms]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

One of those dubious closet "celebrities," I forget who, recently grabbed EQUINOX, which I thought was great! It's such a cool little experimental flick that should be upgraded to Blu as soon as possible. I loved that Criterion put that out in a beautiful deluxe set and with a "What, Me Worry?" attitude, something you don't see much from them anymore.

I've loved EQUINOX ever since I caught it on AMC late one night in 2000/2001. Criterion announcing the dvd release was mind-blowing for me, and a blu upgrade would probably be the fastest I'd ever hit the pre-order button

[eightslicesofpie]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCKxAojIGeg

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

ATOMIC SUBMARINE I have not watched in years, but I do recall that it reminded me of some of those old old Columbia serials about the navy where the battleships were all filmed in bathtubs and toilets. And I don't say that as if it were a bad thing!

Bremerton, Washington state is the location of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, so at least ATOMIC SUBMARINE got the geography right. I don't know if anything in the movie was actually filmed up here or not, however.

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

One of those dubious closet "celebrities," I forget who, recently grabbed EQUINOX, which I thought was great! It's such a cool little experimental flick that should be upgraded to Blu as soon as possible. I loved that Criterion put that out in a beautiful deluxe set and with a "What, Me Worry?" attitude, something you don't see much from them anymore.

I believe it was filmmaker Joel Potrykus, who had a rather interesting slate of selections.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by edmoney

In 2020 George Feltenstein said in WAC podcasts that "it’s going to take time and we can’t tell you when, but there are good things to look forward to with those three films" (referring to Greed, The Wind, and The Crowd) and also "I do believe that there will be something new to talk about in regard to this motion picture in the future" (referring to Greed). At least that was the thinking in 2020.

Thank you for the seed of hope! Sorry that I didn't get back to you sooner, but I am not on this site everyday anymore. Best wishes!

[Cat III]

How does the original Fires on the Plain compare to its remake? I've seen Tsukamoto's film (which is quite good, though not one of his very best), but not Ichikawa's. I don't need specific differences in plot, but I wonder how they differ in theme, style and tone. Safe to say the 1959 film is less graphic with its violence, but I'm sure it goes deeper than that.

[Cat III]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I keep hoping for Equinox and Fiend Without a Face getting upgrades.

Fiend Without a Face to this day has one of screen's great monsters. It's one that could make for a cool remake, though part of its appeal is that it's a genuine 50s sci-fi flick while also containing actually creepy monsters and some gore. Don't think that juxtaposition works as well if it's forced.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Cat III

Fiend Without a Face to this day has one of screen's great monsters. It's one that could make for a cool remake, though part of its appeal is that it's a genuine 50s sci-fi flick while also containing actually creepy monsters and some gore. Don't think that juxtaposition works as well if it's forced.

Yes, very unique creatures. The first time I saw it, eons ago, on a local channel it was a shock. This was probably the late ‘60s and the gore (and the accompanying sounds) were pretty much unheard of for broadcast tv at that time. Another one that shocked me was The Brain That Wouldn’t Die. First time I saw that it was uncut but after that it was usually the censored version that was shown. Innocent times.

[mclellandj]

FYI: If you use Popmarket on eBay to buy — Killer of Sheep 4K and Three Musketeers 4K are down to nearly BN // Flash sale prices with their 20% off three deal.

[DavidRoylance]

My hope is that Criterion give us a 4k upgrade double bill to the 2 Val Lewton Cat People films.

[Scottie]

Janus picked up Lav Diaz's Magellan.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...ms-1236235399/

[AnthonyGG]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Yes, because it means Janus owns the film.

I don't have the channel. Does the Janus logo pop up on Remember My Name?

[in1980abluesky]

Has anyone watched The French Connection & Scarecrow on the Criterion Channel's Remembering Gene Hackman season?

I'm wondering if either / both feature the Criterion or Janus logo?

[HuggyBear73]

Originally Posted by DavidRoylance

My hope is that Criterion give us a 4k upgrade double bill to the 2 Val Lewton Cat People films.

That'd be a day 1 for me


I could see an October release for that.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by AnthonyGG

I don't have the channel. Does the Janus logo pop up on Remember My Name?

Opens with the Columbia logo. So the film is with Sony.

[Scottie]

Thrilled to announce IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE - 25th Anniversary Edition. Featuring the rare short IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE 2001. IN THEATERS ONLY 6/27!

https://x.com/janusfilms/status/1930...651713/photo/1

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Scottie

https://x.com/janusfilms/status/1930...651713/photo/1

[Show spoiler]

Janus put up a new page for the 9 min short film too

https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2274

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by in1980abluesky

Has anyone watched The French Connection & Scarecrow on the Criterion Channel's Remembering Gene Hackman season?

I'm wondering if either / both feature the Criterion or Janus logo?

They don’t.

[DrasticHandprint]

Silly question in regards to the ITMFL on June 27th, and I might just not see it, is there a list of theaters? Or is it only like, in NYC or something?