The Criterion Collection

[Beta Man]

Well.... There goes Tokyo....

[Yami]

So...Gojira and Tokyo Story in December?

[tama]

Originally Posted by popeflick

On facebook, they're hinting at what looks like Gojira.

I'm all over this

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by Yami

So...Gojira and Tokyo Story in December?

I don't think any of those ones will see a release in December. To me, the most probable and factual options are Wild Strawberries and Y Tu Mama Tambien . Would LOVE to see Tokyo Story getting an upgrade (And I am certain it will in the next year), I can't believe we still don't have any Ozu in BD . Really excited for the Gojira hint too. I really like how Criterion doesn't get stale by releasing films from diverse genres. A monster movie is always welcome, especially when it is also an excellent examination of foreign a culture

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Yami

So...Gojira and Tokyo Story in December?

Talk about two very different type of Japanese movie release

[ImportFanatic]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

I can't believe we still don't have any Ozu in BD

The BFI have a lot of quality BD Ozu releases.

[hedliniv]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

I don't think any of those ones will see a release in December. To me, the most probable and factual options are Wild Strawberries and Y Tu Mama Tambien . Would LOVE to see Tokyo Story getting an upgrade (And I am certain it will in the next year), I can't believe we still don't have any Ozu in BD . Really excited for the Gojira hint too. I really like how Criterion doesn't get stale by releasing films from diverse genres. A monster movie is always welcome, especially when it is also an excellent examination of foreign a culture

If that is Godzilla any guesses to time frame?

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

If that is Godzilla any guesses to time frame?

I guess a Jan-Mar 2012 release date is the most probable scenario. And yes, it definitely is Gojira. The japanese scripted in the sticker translates to Go-ji-ra .

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

I don't think any of those ones will see a release in December. To me, the most probable and factual options are Wild Strawberries and Y Tu Mama Tambien . Would LOVE to see Tokyo Story getting an upgrade (And I am certain it will in the next year), I can't believe we still don't have any Ozu in BD . Really excited for the Gojira hint too. I really like how Criterion doesn't get stale by releasing films from diverse genres. A monster movie is always welcome, especially when it is also an excellent examination of foreign a culture

I think Belle De Jour is probably a lock for December.

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I think Belle De Jour is probably a lock for December.

Maybe, I think Y Tu Mama Tambien is pretty much locked by this point. Wild Strawberries was too but the Fanny and Alexander release will probably push it back. You know, so Criterion can give Bergman's releases a breath . I wonder if Criterion will have a strong month in December. Everything I remember from the last one was the Videodrome upgrade and Cronos .

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

If that is Godzilla any guesses to time frame?

I'm not expecting it before late 2012 or 2013.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

I'm not expecting it before late 2012 or 2013.

Yeah, how long ago did they post that shot of the Drunken Angel can?

Still, it's good to know it's even part of the conversation and it's not like I'd buy it before next July/Nov anyway

[Jef Costello]

This is most welcome news. Bring it on!

[Monty70]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Anyone getting Secret Sunshine this week? I'm really anxious to see this one the more I read about it.

This should be in the mail tuesday.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Well.... There goes Tokyo....

Well, they've captured most of Takashi Shimura's other classic Kurosawa performances in "Seven Samurai", "Stray Dog" and "Ikiru", why not Dr. Yamane?

(Hopefully, since they're using the Rialto restoration, we'll get a better PQ than that Weinsteins/Classic Media false-start.)

[Vriess]

Do we know if Rushmore is getting a new transfer?

[rebelmswar]

Originally Posted by Vriess

Do we know if Rushmore is getting a new transfer?

Yes it has been announced to the vicious vitriolic venom of some.

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by rebelmswar

Yes it has been announced to the vicious vitriolic venom of some.

Fill me in here - maybe I'm an idiot - but why would a new transfer be approached with vicious vitriolic venom?

[rebelmswar]

Originally Posted by nathan_393

Fill me in here - maybe I'm an idiot - but why would a new transfer be approached with vicious vitriolic venom?

Couldn't tell you as I am rather pleasedish to see this movie released by them.

I believe some may have issues with the director.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by nathan_393

Fill me in here - maybe I'm an idiot - but why would a new transfer be approached with vicious vitriolic venom?

You (luckily) missed out on a conversation regarding whether or not Wes Anderson films should be in the Criterion Collection.
That conversation then led into the sort-of-related topics of whether the collection should include contemporary and studio-produced films instead of older, or lost, or obscure films.
Also brought up was whether we should be getting upgrades of films from DVD to blu-ray, when there are many films still not available in either medium.