The Criterion Collection

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Just finished Solaris for the first time and I LOVED it . This is one of those films were I felt speechless at the end, but not because of the obvious reasons. The film left me that way because of how incredibly beautiful and unexplicable it was. I knew before-hand that the film was slow but I really have to disagree here with those who call it slow simply because it takes some time. The whole 3 hours passed me by FAST! It was never boring, dull or uneventful like some people describe it. Really, more than a simple film it is poetry to the senses. One of my favorite CC titles now, we are close to the next sale and so I really recommend everyone to give it a try if not a blind buy.

Also, and this is really as a side-note. The menu is by far the best one I have seen from Criterion. In a word: Beautiful.

It's a great movie! I first saw it back in the 80's (it was a time where I discovered a lot of the movies outside of Hollywood mainstream and French cinema). I tought it was such a beautiful film, like you said almost a poem. I can see why certain people would call it slow and where they feel not much is happening but like you I am left a bit puzzle by it. For me, the movie just flow so quickly with so much going on I am always surprise when it's over.

[Brad1107]

DVDaf has a listing for a 'Before the Rain' blu-ray that says 'not announced'. Inside information that this upgrade is coming? I don't recall any other clues for this title coming out.

[Wally Q]

Originally Posted by Wally Q

Quick question:

I ordered the Three Colors Trilogy from Amazon and it's shipped already. I vaguely recall there were problems with the discs where their cover arts didn't match the actual release. Has that been weeded out or do I need to prepare to contact Criterion once I open it?

Anyone?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Wally Q

Quick question:

I ordered the Three Colors Trilogy from Amazon and it's shipped already. I vaguely recall there were problems with the discs where their cover arts didn't match the actual release. Has that been weeded out or do I need to prepare to contact Criterion once I open it?

I don't recall any issue with disc art not being correct. The two issues were the sound on the White disc and the framing on the Blue disc. The White disc was acknowledged and corrected by Criterion (check to see if yours says "Second Pressing" as part of the text on the actual disc. The Blue disc framing was pretty much dismissed by Criterion and no correction was made.

There was a separate Three Colors Trilogy thread created in the main movies section of the forum and it might be easier to find the specific issues in that thread as opposed to searching through the Criterion thread.

[Wally Q]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I don't recall any issue with disc art not being correct. The two issues were the sound on the White disc and the framing on the Blue disc. The White disc was acknowledged and corrected by Criterion (check to see if yours says "Second Pressing" as part of the text on the actual disc. The Blue disc framing was pretty much dismissed by Criterion and no correction was made.

There was a separate Three Colors Trilogy thread created in the main movies section of the forum and it might be easier to find the specific issues in that thread as opposed to searching through the Criterion thread.

Thanks cc, I'll look through the thread.

[BohemianGraham]

I'm rewatching Pierrot le fou, after watching Breathless and Vivre sa vie, and as much as I enjoyed it the first time, I enjoy it more now after seeing some more Godard.

[SpiderBaby]

Just another heads up for the people who hasn't seen/own these films:

Visconti's The Damned and Godard's Les Carabiniers are on TCM late tonight. My favorite Visconti film.

Edit: Scratch that. Weird, my T.V. said The Damned about 2 weeks ago, now it says "To be announced". I went on TCM's site and it now shows L'Avventura playing instead. It seems as I'm not the only one to catch this, as TCM's board shows others sad about this as well.

Well.......buy the dvd of The Damned then. Highly recommend.

[*DrStrangelove*]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'm rewatching Pierrot le fou, after watching Breathless and Vivre sa vie, and as much as I enjoyed it the first time, I enjoy it more now after seeing some more Godard.

I felt this way as well the second time I watched Pierrot le Fou. It really does get better after repeated viewings.

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It's a great movie! I first saw it back in the 80's (it was a time where I discovered a lot of the movies outside of Hollywood mainstream and French cinema). I tought it was such a beautiful film, like you said almost a poem. I can see why certain people would call it slow and where they feel not much is happening but like you I am left a bit puzzle by it. For me, the movie just flow so quickly with so much going on I am always surprise when it's over.

Something I forgot to mention (Probably because I wrote that minutes after finishing) is how incredible the film is, even when you are not seeing it. I am still thinking about it right now and something I like is just how human and sad the whole story feels. There are so many important scenes but there is one I enjoyed the most. Spoiler tags for those who have not seen the film yet :

[Show spoiler]The Snaut's party scene was heartbreaking for me, and there is a very specific moment of pure power, when Hari starts crying and tells Sartorius and Snaut how Kris was the most human of them. Then she starts explaining he behaves humanly under inhuman circumstances and how they act towards her in such a mechanical and scientific way. This scene was sad in a way few scenes I have seen are. It was the most human moment in the film.

Also, I thought Bach's Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ worked amazingly here. The piece is beautiful and complements the visuals in an almost haunting way.

[Jr7936]

i got one of the three colors trilogy with the wrong disc label, on three colors blue, the label says secret sunshine even though when you put it in the player it is 100% the movie blue

I know i should call to get a replacement but i like having the funky disc, i think it looks cooler

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

I'm actually buying less this time, due to all the other sales, Pre-orders, and actually sittInfg down and watching some of the titles that interEsted me. I was able to cut my wish list down severely. Some of the ones that got cut will be back on my list once I clear out the ones I really want.

To all: Which titles on blu haven't you checked out yet?
Mine are:
Alambrista$$$$$$$$$
Eating Raoul
For All Mankind$$$$$$$
Gray's Anatomy
Harold and Maude$$$$$$$$
A Hollis Frampton Odyssey$$$$$$
Identification of a Woman$$$$$$$$
La Haine$$$$$$$
La Promesse
the Last Days of Disco
Late Spring$$$$$&$$
Le Havre$$$$$$$$
Les Visiteurs du Soir
Lonesome
The Makioka Sisters$$$$$$
Metropolitan
My Life as a Dog
Quadrophenia
Rosetta
The Samurai Trilogy$$$$$$$
Shallow Grave
Stan Brakhage$$$$$
Summer Interlude$$$$$$
Summer with Monika$$$$$
Weekend


Plan on blind buying $$$$ in July.

[Darkcritic]

Decided to give my film-watching I change of tone today. I saw Ariel from Kaurismaki's Ploretariat Trilogy again. I have expressed my liking of Kaurismaki quite a bit as of lately and Ariel is rightfully one of my favorite ones. My favorite aspect of it is probably the tone and the anticipation it can generate. Some people would not classify this one as "unpredictable" but I sure do. Part of it has to do with the way the film portrays its characters. Most of them are downers with few ambitions and good luck in life. They do what they can to stay afloat. The other aspect to aid that "unpredictability" is simply the fact that this is s Kaurismaki film. We know right off the bat he isn't exactly the most joyous filmmaker around and so we never can know for certain the fate of all these characters. An incredibly enjoyable film that remainds me why I think the Ploretariat Trilogy is one of the most singular works seen in the 80s. Really, and just like I said with Solaris, now that we are approaching the B&N sale everyone should get the Eclipse .

[Justanothercrow421]

people who've received The Samurai Trilogy and The 39 Steps: pics??

[Louisville Slugger]

I am heard rumors that Barnes & Noble might not have their Criterion sale in July. Some people over on DVDTalk Forums said they've asked some employees and they said they're not doing it this year. Not sure how truthful that is.

[RojD]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

Decided to give my film-watching I change of tone today. I saw Ariel from Kaurismaki's Ploretariat Trilogy again. I have expressed my liking of Kaurismaki quite a bit as of lately and Ariel is rightfully one of my favorite ones. My favorite aspect of it is probably the tone and the anticipation it can generate. Some people would not classify this one as "unpredictable" but I sure do. Part of it has to do with the way the film portrays its characters. Most of them are downers with few ambitions and good luck in life. They do what they can to stay afloat. The other aspect to aid that "unpredictability" is simply the fact that this is s Kaurismaki film. We know right off the bat he isn't exactly the most joyous filmmaker around and so we never can know for certain the fate of all these characters. An incredibly enjoyable film that remainds me why I think the Ploretariat Trilogy is one of the most singular works seen in the 80s. Really, and just like I said with Solaris, now that we are approaching the B&N sale everyone should get the Eclipse .

You've been doing some movie-watching this week.

I have to do Kaurismaki movies in small doses because they are so, er, deliberate. However, Le Havre is one of the best films I saw last year, and I'm hoping its 31 July release will help it just eke into the sale, if there is one. It's an amazing movie, like Carne or Renoir were making movies today, only with occasional props and costumes from the 30s in the contemporary setting. If it's not in the sale, I'll just have to watch for one of the lesser Amazon markdowns. It's a keeper.

And this year, one of the best films I've seen is I Wish/Kiseki. I accidentally fell into watching Kore-eda's film with Nobody Knows and went back to look at the body of his work. Last year's Still Walking on Criterion was a wonderful release. Anyone know if we can expect I Wish on Criterion later? I'm sure it's just personality, but Kore-eda's work goes right into me.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

To all: Which titles on blu haven't you checked out yet?
Mine are:
Alambrista$$$$$$$$$
Eating Raoul
For All Mankind$$$$$$$
Gray's Anatomy
Harold and Maude$$$$$$$$
A Hollis Frampton Odyssey$$$$$$
Identification of a Woman$$$$$$$$
La Haine$$$$$$$
La Promesse
the Last Days of Disco
Late Spring$$$$$&$$
Le Havre$$$$$$$$
Les Visiteurs du Soir
Lonesome
The Makioka Sisters$$$$$$
Metropolitan
My Life as a Dog
Quadrophenia
Rosetta
The Samurai Trilogy$$$$$$$
Shallow Grave
Stan Brakhage$$$$$
Summer Interlude$$$$$$
Summer with Monika$$$$$
Weekend


Plan on blind buying $$$$ in July.

Ones I haven't yet seen, some of which I own:

¡Alambrista!
Head
Drive, He Said
A Safe Place
And Everything Is Going Fine
The Battle Of Algiers
Black Moon
By Brakhage
Certified Copy
A Christmas Tale
Close-Up
À Propos De Nice
Zéro de conduite
In Which We Serve
This Happy Breed
Blithe Spirit
The Double Life of Véronique
Everlasting Moments
Fat Girl
Gray's Anatomy
The Great Dictator
Harakiri
House
Le Havre
A Hollis Frampton Odyssey
Identification Of A Woman
In The Realm Of The Senses
Insignificance
Sans Soleil
Kagemusha
Kuroneko
La Promesse
Last Year At Marienbad
Late Spring
Les Visiteurs Du Soir
Letter Never Sent
Lola Montes
Lonesome
Léon Morin, Priest
The Magician
The Makioka Sisters
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Modern Times
Monsoon Wedding
The Music Room
A Night To Remember
El Norte
The Organizer
Pale Flower
People On Sunday
The Phantom Carriage
Quadrophenia
Red Desert
Repulsion
Rosetta
Samurai III: Duel At Ganryu Island
Secret Sunshine
Senso
Solaris
Still Walking
Summer Hours
Summer Interlude
Summer With Monika
Sweetie
The Gold Rush
Red
White
Blue
Vanya On 42nd Street
Weekend
White Material
Wings Of Desire
World On A Wire
Yi Yi
Le Beau Serge
Les Cousins

Lots To catch up on.

[dag]

Originally Posted by RojD

And this year, one of the best films I've seen is I Wish/Kiseki. I accidentally fell into watching Kore-eda's film with Nobody Knows and went back to look at the body of his work. Last year's Still Walking on Criterion was a wonderful release. Anyone know if we can expect I Wish on Criterion later? I'm sure it's just personality, but Kore-eda's work goes right into me.

I can't watch a movie like Nobody Knows; for very personal reasons, it would leave me an emotional wreck. I was so glad that Criterion released Still Walking, which I thought was a very true portrayal of family. I Wish isn't currently playing in Toronto, although I believe it was screened at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, but, alas, I didn't get to see it.

[stobbart]

Originally Posted by RojD

And this year, one of the best films I've seen is I Wish/Kiseki. I accidentally fell into watching Kore-eda's film with Nobody Knows and went back to look at the body of his work. Last year's Still Walking on Criterion was a wonderful release. Anyone know if we can expect I Wish on Criterion later? I'm sure it's just personality, but Kore-eda's work goes right into me.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-Wish-Blu-ray/27856/

Not sure how how the presentation is, but I'm sure you could get some use out of it

[dsman71]

I hit the jackpot today and purchased The Third Man NEW and sealed. Never thought Id get it in a store. Im so stoked over it !

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Ones I haven't yet seen, some of which I own:

¡Alambrista!
Head
Drive, He Said
A Safe Place
And Everything Is Going Fine
The Battle Of Algiers
Black Moon
By Brakhage
Certified Copy
A Christmas Tale
Close-Up
À Propos De Nice
Zéro de conduite
In Which We Serve
This Happy Breed
Blithe Spirit
The Double Life of Véronique
Everlasting Moments
Fat Girl
Gray's Anatomy
The Great Dictator
Harakiri
House
Le Havre
A Hollis Frampton Odyssey
Identification Of A Woman
In The Realm Of The Senses
Insignificance
Sans Soleil
Kagemusha
Kuroneko
La Promesse
Last Year At Marienbad
Late Spring
Les Visiteurs Du Soir
Letter Never Sent
Lola Montes
Lonesome
Léon Morin, Priest
The Magician
The Makioka Sisters
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Modern Times
Monsoon Wedding
The Music Room
A Night To Remember
El Norte
The Organizer
Pale Flower
People On Sunday
The Phantom Carriage
Quadrophenia
Red Desert
Repulsion
Rosetta
Samurai III: Duel At Ganryu Island
Secret Sunshine
Senso
Solaris
Still Walking
Summer Hours
Summer Interlude
Summer With Monika
Sweetie
The Gold Rush
Red
White
Blue
Vanya On 42nd Street
Weekend
White Material
Wings Of Desire
World On A Wire
Yi Yi
Le Beau Serge
Les Cousins

Lots To catch up on.

Enjoy, there are quite a few great films in there.
You've seen For All Mankind, safe blind buy?