The Criterion Collection

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I am careful with my wordings of Brando cause it's gotten me in trouble in the past He is one of a few American actors that are well loved that I just cannot endure, he as always rub me the wrong way for some reason. The movies are excellent I just can't see him in picture

I always get myself into trouble when discussing films and actors. Brando sounds like he has marbles in his mouth. I like a lot of his films, but I can't help but think they might be better f someone else had been in them.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I always get myself into trouble when discussing films and actors. Brando sounds like he has marbles in his mouth. I like a lot of his films, but I can't help but think they might be better f someone else had been in them.

a fellow cannuck who think just like me

[captveg]

I disagree about Brando - I think he's remarkable in OTW.

As for Criterion's variety, the US, France and Japan will always be the backbone of the collection.

[*DrStrangelove*]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I always get myself into trouble when discussing films and actors. Brando sounds like he has marbles in his mouth. I like a lot of his films, but I can't help but think they might be better f someone else had been in them.

It's actually the other way around. The films are better because he is in them.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

a fellow cannuck who think just like me

And it looks like we've stepped on quite a few toes already. oh well, we can't all like the same thing.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

And it looks like we've stepped on quite a few toes already. oh well, we can't all like the same thing.

Always happen when you say "I don't really like Marlon Brando"

[ccfixx]

I received my blu-ray copy of The Samurai Trilogy today, and it appears that Criterion now has a 2-disc custom blu-ray case. It's an overlapping 2-disc case similar to their DVD cases. My top disc was knocking around in the case from coming unhinged, as well.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

*cue SpiderBaby posting "They don't release anything from South America" rant*

Oh wait, that's me.

I take it Black Orpheus doesn't count?

Oh, and co-sign to those asking for more Korean films. Would love to see this.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I take it Black Orpheus doesn't count?

It counts as much as if Godard made a movie in America and was funded by another Country, yet was still considered an American movie. The film subject isn't my beef, it's the lack of respect to the South American filmmakers.

Would you consider CHE to be anything but an American movie, made by an American filmmaker? This is my reasoning. To say no need for Rocha when we have a French filmmaker that made a movie "about Brazil" already.

[Monty70]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

It's awfully technical but I think the answer may be found here:
http://www.arri.com/digital_intermed...roduction.html

Thanks Shell.

[ParticleDan]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I received my blu-ray copy of The Samurai Trilogy today, and it appears that Criterion now has a 2-disc custom blu-ray case. It's an overlapping 2-disc case similar to their DVD cases. My top disc was knocking around in the case from coming unhinged, as well.

Interesting. Could you post a picture of the packaging?

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Me too!

I actually wish Criterion would give French films a break for awhile. I like them, but there's still too many. More German, Spanish, Greek, and Eastern European films please.

Really? I was thinking they were not releasing enough French.

[Monty70]

Originally Posted by BluPix

Leon Morin, Priest is one of those titles I've been very interested in blind buying, but haven't yet. I'm likely going to pick it up during one of the upcoming B&N sales.

I think Leon Morin, Priest is an excellent film. Powerful performances from the lead actors(Riva and Belmondo) and elegant direction from Melville.

[Akijama]

Wow.A whole month without clue(s)?I assume they are preparing something big for September.I'll say it - Badlands Yeah,it's a Warner,blah,blah...i know all that,but,regardless,i'm sure Criterion will get a hold of it.

Other predictions for Sept.

Eating Raoul
Umberto D/another De Sica
Some random title/Week End
Children of Paradise

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I received my blu-ray copy of The Samurai Trilogy today, and it appears that Criterion now has a 2-disc custom blu-ray case. It's an overlapping 2-disc case similar to their DVD cases. My top disc was knocking around in the case from coming unhinged, as well.

Pictures !!!!!!!

[silentblu]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

It counts as much as if Godard made a movie in America and was funded by another Country, yet was still considered an American movie. The film subject isn't my beef, it's the lack of respect to the South American filmmakers.

Would you consider CHE to be anything but an American movie, made by an American filmmaker? This is my reasoning. To say no need for Rocha when we have a French filmmaker that made a movie "about Brazil" already.

Is it a lack of respect or a lack of rights?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by silentblu

Is it a lack of respect or a lack of rights?

Hmmmm, I'll stick with what I said.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Just got home from work and found my Deepdiscount package of Ici et Ailleurs and Numero Deux waiting for me. I have no time for rants today.

Enjoy them Bud! I know you've been looking forward to them.

[Tin Drum]

Originally Posted by ParticleDan

Just opened my copy of La Haine and it's also affected. Hopefully Criterion acknowledge that more titles than those they've identified are affected.

My copy of Anatomy of a Murder has it as well, or at least I'm 99% sure it has (I haven't opened it but I can tell already that the plastic is stuck just by looking at the spine).

My copies of SG and TGR won't be here until after the 26th (ordered at BN.com along with The 39 Steps) so I'll have to send them separately if they are affected. So here's hoping they are still offering then.

[DarkRyder]

I truly apologize if this is getting on anyone's nerves.

I have finished both Masculin Feminin and Made in U.S.A., and I must say WOW....what a waste of time they both were. Both films were boring, tedious, and full of the usual Godard tropes, but have been done so much before, and better, that these two films just felt like Godard treading over water.

The former film was okay, and had an occasional interesting moment, or two, but the latter...my god, I fell asleep in the middle and had to rewind when I woke up. While I don't mind plotless films, these two felt like they were about absolutely nothing.

What saddens me the most about Made in U.S.A. was the idea of playing with noir tropes seemed like a good idea, but the execution was just not good; as well, this would be the final Godard-Karina film, and what a stinker to end it all on. I probably could have gone through most of Godard's important films in the filmography and not feel like I missed much with these two.