The Criterion Collection

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

Haha Cantinflas is not funnier than Chaplin.

To me he is . Some really wonderful films, if he is funnier or not is way too subjective .

[bluesilo]

Just caught up with the thread. Thanks so much for the suggestions.

I've watched some of The Makioka Sisters and Still Walking, but I'll give them another shot.

I'll keep going through the thread and see other topics.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by zui

Edit:
I'd be glad if you listed some others, too.

Thanks for your list too. Here are some more:

Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Carlos Diegues
Domingos de Oliveira
Rui Guerra
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Walter Lima Jr.
Jairo Ferreira
Walter Hugo Khouri
Anselmo Duarte
Aldo Francia
Carlos Hugo Christense

Point is, ALOT of South American filmmakers that has no attention paid to them in R1 land.

[McCrutchy]

Gonna try this here:



Keyhole Blu-ray REVIEW

Monterey Video have released Guy Maddin's Keyhole (2011), starring Jason Patric and Isabella Rossellini, on Blu-ray, and I believe this marks the Canadian director's first appearance on the format.

Did anybody see this or plan on getting it? I made a single thread but it has dropped like a rock. I saw Gary Tooze was enthusiastic abiout the film...

[bluesilo]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I'm sorry i missed all the Ghibli talk!

As far as i know Grave of the Fireflies is not included in the Disney deal. The Disney deal is between Disney and Tokuma publishing, and Tokuma doesn't hold the rights to Grave.

I believe the only thing currently in print for Grave in the US is an extra-less DVD.

The license for Grave of the Fireflies is owned by anime distributor Sentai Filmworks. Hopefully they can get access to the materials in a more timely manner than Disney seems to release things.

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by BluPix

Umberto D. is now available for preorder at Amazon.com. (The other titles from Criterion's September slate are not yet available.)

Eating Raoul Blu-ray

Children of Paradise Blu-ray

Les visiteurs du soir Blu-ray

The Game Blu-ray

Umberto D. Blu-ray

[DarkRyder]

Thanks to both DarkCritic and SpiderBaby for your recommendations! I'm Hispanic, and a budding filmmaker, and I really feel it's necessary to look into what my ancestors created before me!


As of right now though, I may take a break from Godard. I made it all the way up King Lear, and while everything post-Week End has been alright, nothing has kept my excitement up to see what's coming next, unlike the 60s period. I feel burnt out. Probably going to continue with Scorsese.

[broganreynik]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Gonna try this here:



Keyhole Blu-ray REVIEW

Monterey Video have released Guy Maddin's Keyhole (2011), starring Jason Patric and Isabella Rossellini, on Blu-ray, and I believe this marks the Canadian director's first appearance on the format.

Did anybody see this or plan on getting it? I made a single thread but it has dropped like a rock. I saw Gary Tooze was enthusiastic abiout the film...

It's at the top of my Netflix queue, but since it's listed as short wait they shipped Harakiri to me instead. Not that I'm complaining because I need to see that, but I'm also looking forward to watching Keyhole. Let us know what you think of it!

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by zui

Thanks for the list! You're right, of course. There are far too many South American filmmakers whose films never saw a DVD release in the US.
By now I've given up hope of Criterion releasing something else than Rocha or perhaps Andrade? from South America. (If anything at all)
I mean if you've seen some of Rocha's films you really think they have to release part of his filmography at some point. That and the fact that he isn't exactly what you would call an unknown or obscure filmmaker...
And there are some real quality transfers available. One just needs to look at the amazing Brazilian Rocha Box-set. I'm actually thinking of buying that one. There are some Swiss releases of his films, too but these combined are just as expensive as the box-set.
There are some more options here in Europe, when it comes to home video releases of world cinema or lesser known films.
Being a huge fan of the Japanese New Wave, I recently discovered that Carlotta Films released the complete filmography of Yoshida Yoshishige on DVD. Great transfers, too and they also have a Andrade box-set available.
Personally I couldn't care less whether it's a French, or a US release I'm buying but I sure feel Criterion could step their game up concerning world cinema.

Exactly. Versatil Home Video in Brazil should be releasing Rocha's rare film Der Leone Have Sept Cabeças sometime this year (there has been a full restoration and there is a tiny clip on a youtube video that looks amazing, as well as screenshots online). I can't wait, knowing this is going to be the release of the year for me, and most likely region free along with the others.

Yoshida is #1 on my list of Japanese filmmakers that is sadly missing in Region 1.

[*DrStrangelove*]

Damn, so I guess Moonrise Kingdom isn't being released by Criterion. Universal announced it. Unless they go the dazed & confused route.

[montyb]

Originally Posted by BluPix

Umberto D. is now available for preorder at Amazon.com. (The other titles from Criterion's September slate are not yet available.)

Too bad Criterion cannot keep rights to Grand Illusion on blu. Just like Third Man, Ran, and others Studio Canal is releasing in sub par transfers and little special features. Criterion does amazing work (look at those Chaplin blu rays!).

[Cry_Wolf_743]

If Criterion only specializes in classic and important films then please explain how Armageddon and The Rock fits in with their list. What's next; Transformers and G.I. Joe?

[Zen_Amako]

(credit to "Matt" on criterionforum.org)

[octagon]

Originally Posted by montyb

Too bad Criterion cannot keep rights to Grand Illusion on blu. Just like Third Man, Ran, and others Studio Canal is releasing in sub par transfers and little special features. Criterion does amazing work (look at those Chaplin blu rays!).

I like the whacky C as much as the next guy but this doesn't sound all that sub-par...

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/La-Gr.../37066/#Review

We'll have to see exactly what the Lionsgate release looks like but I have to say I'm pretty optimistic.

And really, are catalog releases a case where too many cooks is a bad thing?

I say the more, the merrier.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by zui

And now for something totally different. Is there anyone who knows which country's releases of Masumura Yasuzo's films are the best looking ones transfer-wise. There are French, American, German and UK releases as far as I know but I can't seem to find any reviews or comparisons between the releases. Maybe there's someone here who has some Masumura films on DVD and who's willing to share some information. ;-)

I can recommend the American DVD releases of Blind Beast, Red Angel and Manji. Blind Beast is one of my favorites - it's like a surreal version of William Wyler's The Collector and it has an amazing set. I've also seen the UK release of Irezumi (which is not available in the US) and the second Hanzo the Razor film, which was directed by Masumura. Sorry I can't offer any comparisons, but all of these releases seemed fine to me, with anamorphic transfers and good quality subtitles.

I also have a DVD I got from eBay of Double Suicide at Sonezaki with Meiko Kaji, but I have yet to watch it.

[BluPix]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Criterion really only deals in "classic" Anderson, not his later period.

Did you hear PlanetAxel closed? Condolences to greekak. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=199079

You don't consider The Darjeeling Limited part of the latter part of Wes Anderson's period?

[rkish]

Originally Posted by octagon

I like the whacky C as much as the next guy but this doesn't sound all that sub-par...

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/La-Gr.../37066/#Review

We'll have to see exactly what the Lionsgate release looks like but I have to say I'm pretty optimistic.

And really, are catalog releases a case where too many cooks is a bad thing?

I say the more, the merrier.

I own the UK "La Grande Illusion" and the PQ is pretty impressive. A nice choice of supplements and booklet to boot. I'm quite happy with it and would put it up against anything Criterion has released.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by BluPix

You don't consider The Darjeeling Limited part of the latter part of Wes Anderson's period?

Fantastic Mr. Squirrel is the "Later" Anderson.... We live in an A.D.D. world..... thus is the way...

[Darkcritic]

Raro Video just announced a BD for Rossellini's Il Generale della Rovere but, wasn't it a Criterion title?

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Criterion really only deals in "classic" Anderson, not his later period.

Did you hear PlanetAxel closed? Condolences to greekak. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=199079