The Criterion Collection

[wilky61]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

August-

2 Hitchcocks- Foreign Correspondent/The Lady Vanishes
The Killing
Red River
Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Ace in the Hole

Wow, Ace in the Hole is fantastic news!! I am stunned to see this one coming to blu-ray before Sunset Blvd. but it surely rivals the more well known film as Billy Wilder's best!

The Killing isn't my favorite noir, but I can't pass up the opportunity to add another classic Kubrick to my collection. I'll pass on the two early Hitchcocks... I'm waiting on Vertigo, Rebecca, Notorious, Spellbound, Rear Window, Strangers on a Train, etc.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I can't wait to get this one but it will have to wait for July as I am off to Asia and won't return until the last week of June

Hey Pat...have a good trip...I'm really jealous!

Be safe...see ya when you get back!

[rkish]

Originally Posted by dag

I recently watched "When a Woman..." What an excellent film.

I've seen Harakiri and Sansho (tremendous), but have held out on Ugetsu in the hopes of a blu-ray release.

I have seen "When a Woman..." as well. Enjoyed it enough to purchase the existing BFI, MoC, and CC Naruse boxsets. It's unfortunate that none of these will be released on BD, except for maybe, "When a Woman...", which I hope CC will release at some point in the future.

[rkish]

Well...I have determined that I am not a big fan of Kurosawa's Samurai films (though I do own Seven Samurai), but really like his post WWII films...so much so that I'm considering a purchase of that Eclipse set during the next sale.

[majorkonig41]

Here's hoping for The Killing and The Lady Vanishes for August. It's my birthday month, so let's get a blu upgrade for two of my favorite films.

Off topic, I have a $5 Vudu credit if anyone wants it. Code is VWT5PEBYXCCCYYU8 . Up from grabs.

[Cocophone]

I'm debating on getting Days of Heaven and Summer Hours. Both are still reasonably priced at Amazon. Any thoughts on either of those two? I have my other Criterions listed on "my movies list"

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/co...mber=Cocophone

[RipleyLV426]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Here's hoping for The Killing and The Lady Vanishes for August. It's my birthday month, so let's get a blu upgrade of two of my favorite films.

Off topic, I have a $5 Vudu credit if anyone wants it. Code is VWT5PEBYXCCCYYU8 . Up from grabs.

Someone got it, not me, but just letting others know...

[majorkonig41]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

I'm debating on getting Days of Heaven and Summer Hours. Both are still reasonably priced at Amazon. Any thoughts on either of those two? I have my other Criterions listed on "my movies list"

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/co...mber=Cocophone

Days of Heaven is a must. Quite possibly the most beautifully photographed movie ever. Summer Hours is more of a see it before you buy it. I personally loved it, especially the end, though I could see how some would dislike it.

[Cocophone]

Thanks,
I really liked the Thin Red Line. It was a little long, but it was visually beautiful and I liked the voice overs. So I think Days of Heaven will be something I will like too.

I'm thinking I will like Summer Hours, because I like watching the family dynamics when families are dealing with what life has given them.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Days of Heaven is a must. Quite possibly the most beautifully photographed movie ever. Summer Hours is more of a see it before you buy it. I personally loved it, especially the end, though I could see how some would dislike it.

I agree Days Of Heaven.

[bgmat58]

Originally Posted by wilky61

Wow, Ace in the Hole is fantastic news!! I am stunned to see this one coming to blu-ray before Sunset Blvd. but it surely rivals the more well known film as Billy Wilder's best!

The Killing isn't my favorite noir, but I can't pass up the opportunity to add another classic Kubrick to my collection. I'll pass on the two early Hitchcocks... I'm waiting on Vertigo, Rebecca, Notorious, Spellbound, Rear Window, Strangers on a Train, etc.

Senor Dalek of Nilbog, where are you when I need you?

[nametag]

Originally Posted by KubrickFan

I believe the only version available on Blu-ray is the director's cut, so that should make things easier .

Anyway, watched The Night of the Hunter the other day, and while I liked it, I didn't think it was the masterpiece some people made it out to be. Granted, that's only after the first viewing, and most of the time movies need to grow on me. I am really interested in the special features, though it's going to take some time to get to watch all of them.

I thought that when I first watched it as well. Some of the acting (especially of the kids) seemed quite wooden and/or theatrical and mannered. Also, the first act seemed a tad muddled with the mother turning into a religious nut seeming to come out of nowhere (though I understand what they were trying to show).

However, the rest of it REALLY picked up, and I ultimately view it as a gothic fairytale which isn't exactly striving for realism. When I watched it the second time round I also liked it a lot more, and watching the river boat scene in a smoky room in the dark is one of my favourite film viewing experiences of late

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Days of Heaven is a must. Quite possibly the most beautifully photographed movie ever.

^Seconded.

And it's much shorter than The Thin Red Line - half the runtime - and only one character voiceovers so it's more focused.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

^Seconded.

And it's much shorter than The Thin Red Line - half the runtime - and only one character voiceovers so it's more focused.

I think it's hard to top Thin Red Line and The New World, visually stunning-wise, but Days of Heaven comes close.

[majorkonig41]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

Thanks,
I really liked the Thin Red Line. It was a little long, but it was visually beautiful and I liked the voice overs. So I think Days of Heaven will be something I will like too.

I'm thinking I will like Summer Hours, because I like watching the family dynamics when families are dealing with what life has given them.

Then you will love Summer Hours. I say pull the trigger on it.

[nametag]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I think it's hard to top Thin Red Line and The New World, visually stunning-wise, but Days of Heaven comes close.

I definitely think Days tops New World visually, personally.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Then you will love Summer Hours. I say pull the trigger on it.

Either that or you could buy SWAT on Blu-ray for only $7. Either one will do.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Either that or you could buy SWAT on Blu-ray for only $7. Either one will do.

Actually for the same price as Summer Hours you could buy SWAT, The Legend of Zorro, Ernest Goes to Camp and Ernest Goes to Jail. One good movie or four terrible ones... you decide.

[Cocophone]

Thanks for the tips. I bought Days of Heaven and Summer Hours.

[majorkonig41]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

Thanks for the tips. I bought Days of Heaven and Summer Hours.

Wise move. Hope you enjoy them.