The Criterion Collection

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by coopfilm

breathless. Definitely breathless. To me, loving or hating 'breathless' is very much a defining factor in whether or not one loves or hates french new wave all together. It's not necessarily his best film, but it's essential viewing. If you like its style, then i'd recommend moving onto his later films, which become less structured over time.

+1

[octagon]

I got interupted an hour or so into High and Low but from what I saw the pq didn't seem at all bad (and was quite good at times). If I hadn't seen the review I'm not sure I would have even given it any thought.

I wouldn't base a purchasing decision on it.

[funkymonkey]

Originally Posted by Henge86

Would anyone here be able to do me a favor and order replacement cases for man who fell to earth and last emperor and ship them onto me in the uk cos criterion wont do it. Il pay expenses plus an extra 10 for the trouble?

They did it for me!

[rocks off]

Originally Posted by Henge86

Would anyone here be able to do me a favor and order replacement cases for man who fell to earth and last emperor and ship them onto me in the uk cos criterion wont do it. Il pay expenses plus an extra 10 for the trouble?

Yeah, if anyone's interested in helping me out with this as well, I could give them some money too. I live in Canada, I ordered the Bottle Rocket, Third Man, and 400 Blows back when they were first released and it was $15, now Criterion are gonna charge me $25 flat shipping fee, plus the $5 for the 1 case I now need (Chungking Express). I don't think I'll ever be getting it unless someone in the US can help me out.

[Monty70]

Originally Posted by madmojo

I asked this in the sale thread, but perhaps it's a better question for here. If I have a choice, should I get Revanche or Fish Tank? Both look of interest to me.

I really like them both, but if I could only get one I'd go with Revanche.

The lead performance in Revanche is as good as they come. The film's story is brilliant, similar to a Greek myth or tragedy in structure. I revisit Revanche a bit more than Fish Tank. (but like I said, Fish Tank is fine film)

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

For someone who's never seen a Godard film, would you recommend I get Breathless or Pierrot Le Fou?

Pierrot le Fou. It's not as influential as Breathless, but I find it to be much more enjoyable and a better overall film. Breathless is still a very good film though. If you were to get one Godard on Criterion blu, I'd get Vivre Sa Vie though.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

How's the pq on High and Low? The review in this site didn't give it a great score. I'm thinking of blind buying it but won't if the pq isn't that great.

I watched it 5 days ago and I think the PQ was perfectly fine. I had zero issues with it and thought it looked good. A phenomenal film too.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by madmojo

I asked this in the sale thread, but perhaps it's a better question for here. If I have a choice, should I get Revanche or Fish Tank? Both look of interest to me.

Both are worth owning but I'd go with Revanche. It doesn't have the standout performance of Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank and isn't as well-directed. However, as one poster mentioned, it's like a Greek tragedy. Very thematically deep, unlike Fish Tank.

[Darkcritic]

Planning on getting another Godard BD (Only own Vivre sa Vie en BD) so I was thinking on getting Contempt from StudioCanal. Would anyone recommend this release? BTW, I have never seen it but my philosophy professor (Who is an avid film buff himself) told me to see it as it seems to be a departure from Godard. Does anyone recommend the film itself ?

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Planning on getting another Godard BD (Only own Vivre sa Vie en BD) so I was thinking on getting Contempt from StudioCanal. Would anyone recommend this release? BTW, I have never seen it but my philosophy professor (Who is an avid film buff himself) told me to see it as it seems to be a departure from Godard. Does anyone recommend the film itself ?

I love the film and I've got the StudioCanal version. I've watched it couple of times and I've been very satisfied with the quality.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Planning on getting another Godard BD (Only own Vivre sa Vie en BD) so I was thinking on getting Contempt from StudioCanal. Would anyone recommend this release? BTW, I have never seen it but my philosophy professor (Who is an avid film buff himself) told me to see it as it seems to be a departure from Godard. Does anyone recommend the film itself ?

It's my second favorite Godard behind Vivre Sa Vie. I think it's a fantastic film and the blu-ray is of much better quality than the review on here would leave you to believe. I thought the PQ was very good.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Planning on getting another Godard BD (Only own Vivre sa Vie en BD) so I was thinking on getting Contempt from StudioCanal. Would anyone recommend this release? BTW, I have never seen it but my philosophy professor (Who is an avid film buff himself) told me to see it as it seems to be a departure from Godard. Does anyone recommend the film itself ?

To me, it's his most commercial film from the 60s. It's not a favorite of mine, but if you like Godard, by all means keep watching these films. Although, I much prefer Breathless and Pierrot Le Fou in terms of Godard BD releases. (Although Vivre Sa Vie is my favorite of his, period)

Back when Criterion first started doing BD releases of some titles and DVD-only titles in addition to those, they did 2 or 3 things I know about her. I wish that one was chosen to be on Blu, I love that one.

[BluPix]

Originally Posted by rawdonwhite

have ordered many discs (including steel books) over the years from hmv - all arrive in the same cardboard packaging - maybe i am lucky but never once had a damaged item. much prefer hmv packaging to jiffy bags (bubble wrap mailers).

Like GilliamsBrazil I'll also keep my fingers crossed, as I also ordered the steelbook edition of Touch of Evil, one of my all-time favorite films, from HMV.

[ShellOilJunior]

Saw the La Dolce Vita restoration print tonite and it's awesome.

Here's hoping Criterion Co. and Paramount can cut a deal and get this one a long over-due spine.

[BluPix]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Are you a Prime member? I've never had any problems with the way Amazon packages items (UPS).

I'm a Prime member, but that doesn't seem to affect how Amazon packages its items, just the shipping speed. I recently received a copy of Salo (digipack) from the retailer in a plain, plastic envelope with no protection. I knew even before I opened the envelope that the digipack would be damaged and it certainly was. In a word: Replace.

[Henge86]

Just wondering if anyone here has a spare third man plastic replacement case I could buy off them pm me if you do

[moumou1210]

It's quite sad that Criterion has decided to opt for Region A-locked releases. Otherwise I probably would have bought the majority of the movies.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by moumou1210

It's quite sad that Criterion has decided to opt for Region A-locked releases. Otherwise I probably would have bought the majority of the movies.

So I guess EVERY blu-ray release from any studio should be region free. Hmm, I wonder why everyone doesn't do that....

[Tns49]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

So I guess EVERY blu-ray release from any studio should be region free. Hmm, I wonder why everyone doesn't do that....

All to do with movie rights in various countries.

[Rodyon Raskolnikov]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Planning on getting another Godard BD (Only own Vivre sa Vie en BD) so I was thinking on getting Contempt from StudioCanal. Would anyone recommend this release? BTW, I have never seen it but my philosophy professor (Who is an avid film buff himself) told me to see it as it seems to be a departure from Godard. Does anyone recommend the film itself ?

My copy, and I've seen this reported several times, freezes badly during the scene when Palance and Bardot kiss, and skips about an entire minute. I tested this on both my Insignia and an updated Sony and the glitch occured with both players. I know some machines play it without problem though so I guess it's hit or miss.