The Criterion Collection

[EddieLarkin]

Incredibly happy to see more Tarkovsky Blu, even if it really should have been Andrei Rublev first. More Hitchcock is fantastic, and it's nice to see The Tin Drum finally make an appearance. Not too fussed about Pina (again, much more important Wenders needs putting out first!) and Two Lane Blacktop is a disappointment since the MoC disc looked pretty poor. Unless they've got a new transfer or something, I'll leave it.

Good month though.

[Sinthetic]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Some thoughtful upgrades, including the always welcome Tarkovsky.

But wasn't Pina released wide in SE form...like 2 months ago? And will CC's edition also be in 3D?

Indeed it is mate. 3D is stated on the page.

http://www.criterion.com/films/28404-pina

[Whirlygig]

Originally Posted by Sinthetic

Two-Lane Blacktop - Jan 8th
The Tin Drum - Jan 15th
The Man Who Knew Too Much - Jan 15th
Ivan's Childhood - Jan 22nd
Pina - Jan 22nd.

Hmm. Well, count me in for all of those.

Now I guess I need to add a 3D TV to the wish list...I can stand 3D versions of other films on the shelf saying "watch me when you finally get one", but a Criterion will probably scream "get one now and watch me, damnit!"

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by Sinthetic

Indeed it is mate. 3D is stated on the page.

http://www.criterion.com/films/28404-pina

Not a 3D fan, but that must be a first for the collection.

Please don't tell me it will have some cheesy lenticular slipcase...

[EddieLarkin]

Huh, a 3D release from Criterion presents a problem for me. I have a 3D tele but only my Region B player is 3D. My Region A player (pretty much exclusively used for Criterions) isn't.

How annoying.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Ivan's Childhood for me!

Been waiting for Criterion to upgrade it to Blu-ray for a long while now. Glad to see my waiting finally paid off.

[NoirFan]

I wonder what the likelihood is of a Criterion Hitchcock box down the road with 39 Steps, Lady Vanishes, Man and Foreign Correspondent. Perhaps they could rescue a couple more 30's films from public domain hell?

[toddly6666]

Tin Drum for me! Hopefully, it will be better video quality than the Arrow UK Blu-ray.

[Yami]

It looks like the Arrow edition of Tin Drum is the way to go if you're region free as it also has the theatrical version with director's commentary, which the Criterion seems to lack.

[captveg]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

But wasn't Pina released wide in SE form...like 2 months ago? And will CC's edition also be in 3D?

No. There was a Canadian release, but not a US release.

And yes, Criterion's will be 3D.

[toddly6666]

Originally Posted by Yami

It looks like the Arrow edition of Tin Drum is the way to go if you're region free as it also has the theatrical version with director's commentary, which the Criterion seems to lack.

It's definite that the Criterion Blu-ray will only have the director's cut? And which version is better - the director's cut or theatrical?

[MifuneFan]

Tin Drum

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION:

New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the complete version, approved by director Volker Schlöndorff
Newly remastered 5.1 surround soundtrack, approved by Schlöndorff and presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition
New interview with Schlöndorff about the making of The Tin Drum and the creation of the 2010 restored, complete version
New interview with film scholar Timothy Corrigan
German audio recording from 1987 of author Günter Grass reading an excerpt from his novel The Tin Drum with musical accompaniment, illustrated with the corresponding scene from the film
Television interview excerpts featuring Schlöndorff, Grass, actors David Bennent and Mario Adorf, and cowriter Jean-Claude Carrière reflecting on their experiences making the film
• Trailer
• New English subtitle translation
• PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson and 1978 statements by Grass about the adaptation of his novel

[Yami]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

It's definite that the Criterion Blu-ray will only have the director's cut? And which version is better - the director's cut or theatrical?

I assume they would mention it in the features if it was included. The director's cut is probably better but it's always nice to have both, especially when the theatrical has a commentary track.

[Snicket]

Very surprised to see piña there. Welcome surprise.

[ShellOilJunior]

From The Man Who Knew Too Much extras-

The Illustrated Hitchcock (an extensive interview with director Alfred Hitchcock from 1972, conducted by journalist Pia Lindstrom and film historian William Everson)

A little digging indicates this is a 34 minute piece. Very nice!

[DarkRyder]

The Director's Cut is the version the director had originally wanted, but was forced to cut it by the studio; I understand wanting to have the theatrical version, but I think the Director's Cut is the one to hold onto. It's the director's original vision and the one he wanted us to watch.

[blujazz]

I'm in for Hitchcock and Pina. The rest - I already own the MoC version and Tn Drum and Ivan's didn't excite me when I first saw them.

[dr.mabuse]

Amazing line-up! Probably will get them all. Really great to see another Tarkovsky/Hitchcock on Blu-ray. Also the first 3D Criterion Blu-ray. Eventhough I currently don't own a 3D-player... this somehow makes me want to get one. I also hope we will see more of Wenders in the future. Just had the chance to watch "The State of Things" in cinema last week. Damn what a great flick! Sam Fuller playing a DP and Roger Corman is starring in it as well. Definitely Criterion worthy imo.
I actually have never seen "The Tin Drum" and was just thinking about picking up the Arrow disc, which now of course I probably won't...

[Scottie]

Ivan's Childhood
Man Who Knew Too Much
Two-Lane Blacktop

[retablo]

Finally, an awesome lineup. I'm probably in for all 5, since my gf is a dancer... I'm sure she'll want Pina. Never seen it though, but I'm a huge Wenders fan...

Not Criterion related, but speaking of Hellman... anyone know what happened to The Shooting/Ride in the Whirlwind blu that was supposed to come out in August?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-S...Blu-ray/45946/