The Criterion Collection

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

That's never going to happen and here's why:

http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/crit...-infringement/

ooooh, pity..
That means, no Remains of the Day too, eh?
Well, perhaps we'll see them from another company..

[Mooch360]

Originally Posted by octagon

Have I missed a post somewhere or have we really gone almost 48 hours without anybody commenting on the December covers?

I like them all. Although the cover for Following is the weakest, IMO.

[Louisville Slugger]

So I finally watched "Blue" from The Three Colors Trilogy. Wow, amazing film.

Can't wait to watch the next two.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

May i ask something:
Is Criterion planning to upgrade all its DVD releases to Bluray? Has anything been said about it anytime?
Because I'm looking forward for Ivory's Maurice in Bluray.

I don't think they'll upgrade everything with some of their films going OOP. However, if you take a look at the collection sorted by spine in ascending order they do seem to be making an effort to upgrade many of their earliest releases.

[dan21]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

It does go by Weekend on this site, but seeing as there is a different Criterion blu-ray with that title as well, I wanted to make sure .

It is a very logical choice...I would also highly recommend his Vivre Sa Vie if it interests you.

Haha I forgot about that film, veeery different from what I have established so I can see the need to differentiate. I have ordered Breathless and I already have Pierrot Le Fou so I think I will start there, the concept of Vivre Sa Vie sounds very intriguing to me so I will look to rent that once I've seen Breathless. I've also read a little bit about Band Of Outsiders and the plot seems quite appealing.

Originally Posted by Fallglimmer

Weekend probably isn't the best starting spot for Godard, I'd start with Breathless and move on to Vivre Sa Vie, Band of Outsiders, Pierrot le Fou, ect if you enjoy it. I just rewatched Masculine Feminine for the first time in a number of years and really enjoyed it.

Seems to be the general consensus, I have Pierrot Le Fou and I plan on ordering Breathless so I will begin there with regards to Godard. If I enjoy those two, as I expect I shall, I will look into Band of Outsiders, Vivre Sa Vie etc.

Weekend seems to be quite polarising, from what I have read, so it may not be, as you state, the best place to start

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

May i ask something:
Is Criterion planning to upgrade all its DVD releases to Bluray? Has anything been said about it anytime?

I know it's been discussed in the past, but Hoop Dreams definitely won't be. I had a lovely conversation with Kartemquin Films the other day about the movie and how it would not be upgraded because it was shot on Betacam. They also gave me with this link/awesome pic showing the film in its original form:

https://twitter.com/RYANJGLEESON/sta...12084957978624

[pro-bassoonist]

In the Mood for Love Blu-ray REVIEW

[P@t_Mtl]

Thanks for the review Pro. A Few more weeks of waiting for me before I receive this one

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Thanks for the review Pro. A Few more weeks of waiting for me before I receive this one

Same here. I won't receive it until October 2.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

ooooh, pity..
That means, no Remains of the Day too, eh?
Well, perhaps we'll see them from another company..

Actually, The Remains of the Day was produced by Sony and they control the Home Entertainment rights. So perhaps it will be at one point.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

Actually, The Remains of the Day was produced by Sony and they control the Home Entertainment rights. So perhaps it will be at one point.

This is the Merchant Ivory film I'd most like to see in the Collection. I prefer it to Howard's End. It's such a good film.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

This is the Merchant Ivory film I'd most like to see in the Collection. I prefer it to Howard's End. It's such a good film.

Same here. Normally this would fall in my 'I wouldn't mind if they get it but a regular release would probably be fine too' but I don't that's the case here.

The chances of Sony releasing this directly are somewhere around nil and of their various licensees Criterion is the only really shot a a decent supplement package (or any supplements at all, for that matter).

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Same here. I won't receive it until October 2.

Got it listed Octber 4-6 as per amazon.ca but they are always a few days behind on new releases

[jayputter]

I would love for A Room With A View and The Remains Of The Day to be released by Criterion. I know there's been a lot of criticism on here about movies that Criterion doesn't need to release, that they could get acceptable releases from almost any other company, but selfishly I prefer it when a personal favorite of mine comes out with the big C on it. I know it's getting the best possible presentation and supplements.

[jeloid]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

In the Mood for Love Blu-ray REVIEW

so disappointed to read that the video encode is full of noise. The Kino transfers for Happy Together and Fallen Angels are so well done that I was hoping for the same or better from Criterion. Another missed opportunity for a great film. As much as I love this film I won't be getting it on principle. Thanks for the review Pro-B

Can anyone explain to me why Criterion does not offer digital copies with their releases. I would love to have my Criterion collection available on my mobile devices. At Criterions price point it seems ludicrous at this point in time that they offer no digital copies.

[greekak229]

Just watched Umberto D. for the first time and absolutely loved it. That last half hour especially really makes you appreciate just how beautiful the film is. Very happy I nabbed this one.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by jeloid

so disappointed to read that the video encode is full of noise. The Kino transfers for Happy Together and Fallen Angels are so well done that I was hoping for the same or better from Criterion. Another missed opportunity for a great film. As much as I love this film I won't be getting it on principle. Thanks for the review Pro-B

Can anyone explain to me why Criterion does not offer digital copies with their releases. I would love to have my Criterion collection available on my mobile devices. At Criterions price point it seems ludicrous at this point in time that they offer no digital copies.

Criterion may believe their niche market of people aren't interested in watching films on mobile devices. I don't do it myself. When I get a digital copy with a WB or Universal release I give them away.

[KrugerIndustrial]

Has there been any news about The Bad Sleep Well getting the Blu-ray treatment? Or at least a refurbished DVD as the current one is disappointing. I believe it has been released on blu in Japan a few years ago.

[ShellOilJunior]

With Brazil and Rashomon graduating recently the list is starting to shape up nicely. Any of these would make for excellent blu-rays.

Most Requested Criterion Collection Blu-ray (Cumulative)

• Badlands
• A Man Escaped
• A Brighter Summer Day
• Touch of Evil
• La Dolce Vita
• Le Samourai
• The Cranes are Flying
• The BRD Trilogy
• The Diving Bell and The Butterfly
• Alice in the Cities
• Le Petit Soldat

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

With Brazil and Rashomon graduating recently the list is starting to shape up nicely. Any of these would make for excellent blu-rays.

Most Requested Criterion Collection Blu-ray (Cumulative)

• Badlands
• A Man Escaped
• A Brighter Summer Day
• Touch of Evil
• La Dolce Vita
• Le Samourai
• The Cranes are Flying
• The BRD Trilogy
• The Diving Bell and The Butterfly
• Alice in the Cities
• Le Petit Soldat

I know Diving Bell already has a Canadian Blu release, but if Criterion released it and included Assigné à résidence as a special feature i would happily repurchase it.