The Criterion Collection

[Simon_LDT]

Just finished watching Revanche which I thought was absolutely superb. Great acting, pacing and story. Lovely cinematography too.

Anyone have any recommendations of other European films from the CC? I'm wondering if I'll like Rosetta or La Promesse or something like that. I haven't seen too much European stuff but loved films such as 36, MR73, Tell No One, Hidden.

[blurayn8]

Hey I just thought I would post that I am selling my Criterion Blurays. I just don't have time to enjoy them like I used to...sad, but true. I am willing to ship to anybody who wants to buy 5 or more...$10 each, plus a few dollars shipping. We can discuss pricing on some of the nicer sets. It pains me to do this, but I know they'll go to a good home here and that you guys will know how great a deal this is. All the blu-rays are in the original packaging and in like new condition. I can do paypal. Send me a PM if your interested. First come first serve. Here's the list:

The Darjeeliing Limited (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Red Shoes (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Walkabout (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Wages of Fear (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Beauty and the Beast (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
12 Angry Men (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
8 1/2 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Black Narcissus (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Black Orpheus (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Bottle Rocket (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Charade (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Days of Heaven (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Diabolique (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Harakiri (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Harold and Maude (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Howards End (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Kagemusha: The (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Kes (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Killing (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Lady Vanishes (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Paths of Glory (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Rules of the Game (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Rushmore (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Solaris (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Thin Red Line (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Contact for prices of these special sets:

Breathless (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The 400 Blows (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Sweet Smell of Success (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Leopard (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Night of the Hunter (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
David Lean Directs Noel Coward (In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed, Blithe Spirit, Brief Encounter) (Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

[scorsetinogilliam]

I am interested in multiple of the films you are selling. Should I email you to get in contact? Also, how much for the Leopard box?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I'm just going to throw my guess out there,

The Scarlet Empress

I would be really happy with that. I haven't gotten the DVD, but have intended to for a long time..

[RojD]

Originally Posted by octagon

Most anticipated, lot of people, very happy - that does seem to have Le Samourai written all over it.
.....
Other possibilities - Rififi (I swear, I'm going to give up and import this any day now), Passion of Joan of Arc, Picnic at Hanging Rock, BRD Trilogy (this wouldn't make as many people happy as say Le Samourai but man would those people be happy) and maybe Tokyo Story.

Really like your other possibilities list. Seems like Le Samourai has been so obvious for so long that the weight of the wait will pop it out at Criterion sooner or later.

Revisited Brazil several years ago and again last year and was very impressed at how it's held up. Government uses threat of terrorism to increase its power and control its citizens. Sound familiar? It was especially piquant during our last presidency. And I wonder if the Hunger Games art directors didn't look at color and costumes there before they went on with their film. I won't cry if it's Brazil.

Later note: Badlands?

[blujazz]

Y tu mama tambien better be out this year. The wait is getting ridiculous.

[jrmac2000]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

That code works for The Blob, Fiend without a Face and Monsters & Madmen set also.

Sweet! Meant to grab the monsters and madmen set at the last 50% sell. Went ahead and got it and Fiend without a face!

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

It does sound a lot like Le Samouraï, but to be honest, I'd much more prefer to see some of the director's earlier work on Blu-ray.

Here's hoping. Hopefully it will NOT be the Pathe transfer released in France.

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

Here's hoping. Hopefully it will NOT be the Pathe transfer released in France.

After the Children of Paradise release I would think this is a possibility.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

Just finished watching Revanche which I thought was absolutely superb. Great acting, pacing and story. Lovely cinematography too.

Anyone have any recommendations of other European films from the CC? I'm wondering if I'll like Rosetta or La Promesse or something like that. I haven't seen too much European stuff but loved films such as 36, MR73, Tell No One, Hidden.

Revanche was fantastic. Just off the top of my head I had very similar, very strong gut-level reactions to these...

Kes
Naked
Three Colors Trilogy
Double Life of Veronique

Carlos and People on Sunday also hit me pretty strongly but in different ways. And if you liked Cache/Hidden you should take a look at Carbon Copy. It didn't grab me and shake me exactly the way these others did but it was very good and I'll definitely be going back to it.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by thelwig14

I used to feel that way but after a few more viewings the movie just clicked for me.

To me, Bottle Rocket is by far his worst from a replay value. It just doesn't hold up for me after watching it so many times.

Its not the style that bothers me but rather the paper thin characters. I wish Anderson could have thrown away all the character development/father-son, blah scenes and embraced it's hollow center. I'm glad to have seen it and I feel like DVD does not do this film justice (Anderson's visuals deserve to be seen in HD), but I can't help but like every film he's ever made more than this one. Here's how I'd rank them:

1. Royal Tenenbaums
2. Rushmore
3. Fantastic Mr. Fox
4. Moonrise Kingdom
5. Bottle Rocket (could be higher, I need to rewatch)
6. Darjeeling Limited
7. Life Aquatic

[PowellPressburger]

I am going to watch Bad Timing on DVD tonite, which means after putting it off for so long wishing for a BLU upgrade, the Blu will be announced on Monday

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

These are my dark horse wishes:

Spirit of the Beehive
The Earrings of Madame de...
The Ice Storm
The Naked City
Sansho the Bailiff
Night and the City
Throne of Blood
Grey Gardens
Do the Right Thing
L'Avventura

The Naked City is getting released by Olive Films .

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by georgec

If we get a Le Samourai announcement, I'll run up and down the street naked while screaming like an idiot.

My wife keeps asking me why I have not purchased this film in Blu-ray .

[georgec]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

My wife keeps asking me why I have not purchased this film in Blu-ray .

Hopefully come Christmas time she won't have to ask anymore.

[KrugerIndustrial]

When are they announcing the new releases for December? Monday?

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

When are they announcing the new releases for December? Monday?

Yes sometime on Monday afternoon

[ShellOilJunior]

Could be a Malick Monday.

[octagon]

I could live with that.

[Movie Nut]

They are finally releasing a Bangles music video on Criterion?

Oh Malick Monday. I thought you said Manic Monday...my mistake...