The Criterion Collection

[octagon]

Originally Posted by rkish

It would have been nice if they could have gone with the same hinged swinging scenario that BFI and MoC use for their dual disc releases. This configuration forces you to pull out both discs if you need to access one after the other.

Eh, I kinda hate those too

The funny part is there's really no reason for me to even care. With a handful of exceptions (The Third Man, Sweet Smell of Success, 12 Angry) it's not like I'm going in and out of these cases every other week.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by bdmartin134

Is Umberto D. a safe bet? I've been intrigued with it for a few months, just haven't gotten around to see it. I've only seen The Bicycle Thieves from de Sica and really enjoyed that. Incredible cinematography and pretty emotional stuff. I'm just trying to get a feel for it.. Much appreciative.

My favorite de Sica film has to be Shoeshine, if you can get a hold of that. The guy just knows how to touch on the simplest emotions. Umberto D. is a nice touching story and it's a nice progression after seeing The Bicycle Thieves.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by bdmartin134

The notorious 'should I blind buy' question is coming in 3..2..1:

Is Umberto D. a safe bet? I've been intrigued with it for a few months, just haven't gotten around to see it. I've only seen The Bicycle Thieves from de Sica and really enjoyed that. Incredible cinematography and pretty emotional stuff. I'm just trying to get a feel for it.. Much appreciative.

Yes! I actually was impacted more by Umberto D (both equally great).

[exolstice]

Don't knock The Game. Love that film. It's how I got introduced to Criterions on DVD in the first place. I heard rumors of a DVD release back in the day, so I went investigating, and now here I am today, a proper film snob. I saw it before I became an elitist film watcher. I'm sure that if I had been a snob back then or if it came out today, I probably wouldn't like it either.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes, well I completely understand that point when a film hasn't been given its respected treatment. However, when a "big-budget" Hollywood film such as Zodiac already has an exhaustive 2-disc blu-ray release, then I can't seeing there being any point in it.

Oh I agree with you there. I was just pointing out that sometimes Criterion does improve releases.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

What I meant isn't really that Zodiac will become a reality but now that we have The Game, most people are going to start losing it to Zodiac instead . I for one think these titles will make lots of people happy but I just can't get the incredibly large following (Not pun intended ) some of them get. The films may be good but that constant and unstoppable requesting gets tiring after some time. We all have our "wishes", though. Maybe, people is already tired of hearing me requesting films like Los Olvidados and The Cranes are Flying .

A good number of people enjoy the films, that's why. And because Zodiac is OOP. I think it is worse to be given something, only to have it taken away, then to never have something at all.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes, but it always sucks, too, when one of those little plastic hinge holders breaks inside the case. I guess replacement cases with swinging holders are more commonly found these days, though, right? I haven't even bothered to see who the manufacturer is for the BFI & MOC cases.

Agreed...I guess I've just been lucky that I haven't encountered that problem yet.

[Darkcritic]

Another thought on Les Visiteurs du Soir. It is GREAT to see this film getting a proper release by Criterion but, am I the only one who is underwhelmed at the supplements? I don't commonly care all that much for quantity but I feel this release could have been lower priced. Have not seen the documentary included so my opinion might be unjustify. Still, I am going to get this one alongside Les Enfants du Paradis, Lonesome, Rosetta and La Promesse once the second sale hits .

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes, well I completely understand that point when a film hasn't been given its respected treatment. However, when a "big-budget" Hollywood film such as Zodiac already has an exhaustive 2-disc blu-ray release, then I can't seeing there being any point in it.

Except it is an exhaustive 2-disc release that is out of print and not available.

As for Umberto D. I finally got a copy of it from the library this week, and I have to say, as much as I love The Bicycle Thieves I think I prefer Umberto D.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

2 France
2 US
1 Italy

Waiting for Spidey to give his opinion.

Surprised they didn't release Hotel du Nord with the other Carne films. Other than that, I'm never really excited for Criterion's announcements anymore anyways, so just moving along.

[scottpcusa]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

Nope, but let the others have their fun. there's still plenty released by criterion to enjoy.

Along with your ability to single-handedly represent all women in this forum...your extensive knowledge of all things Monkees...and your deep-rooted appreciation for great film-making...it's always nice to also see that you have a gift for helping everyone keep things in perspective!

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Except it is an exhaustive 2-disc release that is out of print and not available.

I guess, then, that people should make their purchases when items are readily available instead of putting them off and waiting for them to be OOP.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I guess, then, that people should make their purchases when items are readily available instead of putting them off and waiting for them to be OOP.

Doesn't help those that are new to the format.

[RojD]

This may be the first time since Criterion started blu-ray that I get some discs on the day they're released: Les Enfants du Paradis, Les Visiteurs du Soir and Umberto D.....in the same month!

And the rest ain't half bad.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Adrock

Doesn't help those that are new to the format.

Gotta jump on that bandwagon sooner. If you're young, ya gotta grow older. If you don't have enough money with one job, ya gotta get two jobs. What can I say? I'm 34 and don't think it's fair that I never got to see the Germs, Dead Boys or Bad Brains (in their prime) live in concert, but what are ya gonna do? That's the way life is sometimes. It isn't fair... even to those that play by the rules.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Gotta jump on that bandwagon sooner. If you're young, ya gotta grow older. What can I say? I'm 34 and don't think it's fair that I never got to see the Germs, Dead Boys or Bad Brains (in their prime) live in concert, but what are ya gonna do? That's the way life is sometimes. It isn't fair... even to those that play by the rules.

Very true.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Gotta jump on that bandwagon sooner. If you're young, ya gotta grow older. What can I say? I'm 34 and don't think it's fair that I never got to see the Germs, Dead Boys or Bad Brains (in their prime) live in concert, but what are ya gonna do? That's the way life is sometimes. It isn't fair... even to those that play by the rules.

You can wait until the Criterion Collection gets into those holograms things like that Tupac one and cross you fingers they go the "obscure" route for some Germs Hologram concert. You know the hologram would be better than the real thing, because Criterion will do it.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Gotta jump on that bandwagon sooner. If you're young, ya gotta grow older. If you don't have enough money with one job, ya gotta get two jobs. What can I say? I'm 34 and don't think it's fair that I never got to see the Germs, Dead Boys or Bad Brains (in their prime) live in concert, but what are ya gonna do? That's the way life is sometimes. It isn't fair... even to those that play by the rules.

I see your point, but a better analogy would be if you could no longer buy a copy of "Bad Brains" the album because you didn't know about them when it came out. There is a difference between recorded media and a live performance. I bet not one of the Beatles fans on this forum complained when all their albums got remastered a few years back. Was anyone complaining that it was a waste because the originals were available, even if you had to pay a ton of money to get a first printing?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I see your point, but a better analogy would be if you could no longer buy a copy of "Bad Brains" the album because you didn't know about them when it came out.

Well, I'd just download it, then.

In this scenario, the serious answer is that I could still buy the albums if I really wanted them. They're still around just like copies of Zodiac. However, it's only worth how much people are willing to spend on it. If someone really wants something, though, there's a way to get it. I'll sell my copy for $10,000 to the first bidder.

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I bet not one of the Beatles fans on this forum complained when all their albums got remastered a few years back. Was anyone complaining that it was a waste because the originals were available, even if you had to pay a ton of money to get a first printing?

Oh, I know a few Beatles fans that don't post on blu-ray forums and weren't happy with those remasters... mostly vinyl aficionados, but there was still some complaining.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I guess, then, that people should make their purchases when items are readily available instead of putting them off and waiting for them to be OOP.

Can't really blame people for not knowing something was going to go OOP. There are plenty of other CC titles to choose from if you don't like Fincher.